HomeMy WebLinkAboutEx10_Modification_Request_JustificationsCW Design,Inc.
P.O. Box 476 · Renton, WA. 98057
425-271-0082 (Office)· 425-988-0112 (Fax)
July 13, 2021
City of Renton, Planning Dept.
Attn: Clark Close
1055 S. Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055
Subject:4827 Talbot Road South
Renton, WA 98055
Project number:B21000302
Modification Request: LUA21-
To Clark Close,
Listed below are the responses to the justification for the “Modification Request” items for a garage modification
from the garage standards set forth in RMC 4-2-115.E.1 “Garages”.
Item A Substantially implements the policy direction of the “policies and objectives” of the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and the Community Design Element and the proposed
modification is the minimum adjustment necessary to implement these policies and objectives.
This site is zoned R-14. Based on the required street size and unit widths being 24 feet,
along with a 2-car garage, which is approximately 20 feet, a 12-foot-wide porch cannot be
provided. Based on the non-rectangular shape of the site, this site does not provide
enough clearance to meet the item #2 for detaching the garage and setting it back 6’ from
the porch. Therefore, the requested modification is for a reduced porch size based on
site constraints.
Several additional elements are provided to help with the architectural interest of the
building:
·The driveway paving is tapered to allow for more landscaping between the
building and the ROW.
·Stone veneer is added to the building and a siding changes are provided for a
variety of architectural facades.
·Glazing was also provided at the top of the garage doors, which adds to the
architectural interest of the building.
·Significant front yard landscaping is provided, that once planted, will provide an
aesthetic break between the ROW and building.
·The front porches on 14/15 will be merged, which will make them appear wider in
scale.
There are shared driveways on 13/14. In addition to the shared driveway at 13/14, unit 15
driveway is accessed from the easement, not directly onto street.
EXHIBIT 10
RECEIVED
Clark Close 07/15/2021
PLANNING DIVISION
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Item B Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental, projection and
maintainability intended by the code requirements, based upon sound engineering judgement.
The proposed porch design meets the zoning code design intent, based on the site area
allowances.
Item C Will not be injurious to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
The proposed porch design is not injurious to other properties, as it enhances the
architectural design of the proposed townhome units.
Item D Conforms to the intent and purpose of the code.
The proposed porch design conforms to the purpose and design intent of the zoning
code design standards by maximizing the porch to the extent feasible, based on site
features.
Item E Can be shown to be justified and required of the use and situation intended.
The proposed porch design is justified for the use and situation intended by extending it
5’-0” in front of the garage, to account for the reduced with.
Item F Will not create adverse impacts to other properties in the vicinity.
The proposed porch design will not create adverse impacts to other properties, as it
aligns with the average size of the surrounding property porches.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have at 425-271-0082.
Sincerely,
Bill Bertch
DocuSign Envelope ID: 573794A8-A312-4F54-AA97-AAAAB681975E
CW Design,Inc.
P.O. Box 476 · Renton, WA. 98057
425-271-0082 (Office)· 425-988-0112 (Fax)
July 13, 2021
City of Renton, Planning Dept.
Attn: Clark Close
1055 S. Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055
Subject:4827 Talbot Road South
Renton, WA 98055
Project number:B20005991
Modification Request: LUA21-
To Clark Close,
Listed below are the responses to the justification for the “Modification Request” items for a garage modification
from the garage standards set forth in RMC 4-2-115.E.1 “Garages”.
Item A Substantially implements the policy direction of the “policies and objectives” of the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and the Community Design Element and the proposed
modification is the minimum adjustment necessary to implement these policies and objectives.
This site is zoned R-14. Based on the required street size and unit widths being 24 feet,
along with a 2-car garage, which is approximately 20 feet, a 12-foot-wide porch cannot be
provided. Based on the non-rectangular shape of the site, this site does not provide
enough clearance to meet the item #2 for detaching the garage and setting it back 6’ from
the porch. Therefore, the requested modification is for a reduced porch size based on
site constraints.
Several additional elements are provided to help with the architectural interest of the
building:
·The driveway paving is tapered to allow for more landscaping between the
structure and the ROW.
·Stone veneer is added to both buildings and a siding change at the upper floor
level was made to building A, to provide a variety of architectural facades.
·Glazing was also provided at the top of the garage doors, which adds to the
architectural interest of the building.
·Significant front yard landscaping is provided, that once planted, will provide an
aesthetic break between the ROW and building.
·The front porches on 17/18 will be merged, which will make them appear wider in
scale.
There are shared driveways on 16/17, which reduces the curb cut and size of the
driveway.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 573794A8-A312-4F54-AA97-AAAAB681975E
CW Design, Inc · P.O. Box 476 · Renton, WA. 98057
425-271-0082 (Office)· 425-988-0112 (Fax)
Item B Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental, projection and
maintainability intended by the code requirements, based upon sound engineering judgement.
The proposed porch design meets the zoning code design intent, based on the site area
allowances.
Item C Will not be injurious to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
The proposed porch design is not injurious to other properties, as it enhances the
architectural design of the proposed townhome units.
Item D Conforms to the intent and purpose of the code.
The proposed porch design conforms to the purpose and design intent of the zoning
code design standards by maximizing the porch to the extent feasible, based on site
features.
Item E Can be shown to be justified and required of the use and situation intended.
The proposed porch design is justified for the use and situation intended by extending it
5’-0” in front of the garage, to account for the reduced with.
Item F Will not create adverse impacts to other properties in the vicinity.
The proposed porch design will not create adverse impacts to other properties, as it
aligns with the average size of the surrounding property porches.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have at 425-271-0082.
Sincerely,
Bill Bertch
DocuSign Envelope ID: 573794A8-A312-4F54-AA97-AAAAB681975E