HomeMy WebLinkAboutD_Special_Fence_Permit_190523_v1DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIAL FENCE PERMIT
DATE:
PROJECT NUMBER:
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT MANAGER:
May 23, 2019
McDaniel Fence
LUA19-000110
Alex Morganroth, Associate Planner
OWNER: Thomas McDaniel
1932 SE 18th Ct
Renton, WA 98055
PROJECT LOCATION: 1932 SE 18th Ct
PARCEL NUMBER: 7399200560
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
& ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested approval of a Special Fence Permit for the installation of a
six foot (6') tall cedar fence within the secondary front yard setback area (west property
line) of the property at 1932 SE 18th Ct (APN 7399200560). The property is located
within the R-8 zone and is developed with one single-family house. The applicant
proposes a three-foot landscape strip located between the fence and the property line,
rather than the required eight feet per RMC4-4-040D.3.e.ii (Exhibit 1). The proposed
privacy fence would be constructed utilizing treated cedar boards, with the finished side
facing the street. The posts would be spaced approximately 8-foot on center, except
where restricted by available length. The applicant has proposed the installation of
boxwood shrubs approximately 4 feet on center within the landscape buffer along the
full length of the fence (approximately 65 feet). In addition, the top foot (1') of every
other vertical fence board would be removed in order to mitigate for the "wall" effect of
the fence and to promote visibility both into and out of the property (Exhibit 2). The
applicant's justification for a reduced landscape strip is that due to the property being a
corner lot and the existing house not meeting current setback standards, the reduction
would allow for some landscaping while preserving their existing private yard area. City
staff agrees with the applicant's justification for reduced setback and concurs that the
proposed fence strikes an appropriate balance between preserving private space and
protecting the safety and aesthetics of the neighborhood. Therefore staff recommends
approval of this Special Fence Permit request as submitted.
FENCE LOCATION: Clear Vision Area
Front Yard
Rear Yard
Rear Yard Along a Street
Side Yard
Side Yard Along a Street
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development
McDaniel Fence
Administrative Special Fence Permit
LUA19-000110
FENCE DESIGN: Increased Setbacks from Sidewalks
Modulation of Fence
Ornamental Materials or Construction
Permanent Landscaping X
Quality Fence Materials X
Similar to Design & Material of Surrounding Fence
EVALUATION CRITERIA: Improves Privacy: Achieved
Limits Blank walls Along Walkway: Achieved
In Scale with Neighborhood: Achieved
Does Not Create a Traffic Hazard: Achieved
Aesthetically Pleasing: Achieved
DECISION: Approved
SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION:
May 23, 2019
Date Jennifer Henning, Planning Director
ADVISORY NOTE: The applicant should contact the Utility Notification Center, by dialing 800-424-5555, to
determine the location of underground utilities (telephone, streetlights, cable, electric),
which may be located behind the sidewalk.
Appeals of permit issuance must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on June 06, 2019, together with the required
fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are
governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City
Clerkâs Office, 425-430-6510.
Reconsideration: Within 14 days of the decision date, any party may request that the decision be reopened by the
approval body. The approval body may modify his decision if material evidence not readily discoverable prior to the
original decision is found or if he finds there was misrepresentation of fact. After review of the reconsideration
request, if the approval body finds sufficient evidence to amend the original decision, there will be no further extension
of the appeal period. Any person wishing to take further action must file a formal appeal within the 14-day appeal time
frame.
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Exhibit 1
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Exhibit 2
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