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Tager Rear & Side Setback Variances
3632 Lake Washington Boulevard North
PRE 12-000170
CITY OF RENTON
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
December 13, 2012
Contact Information:
Planner: Gerald Wasser, 425.430.7382
Public Works Plan Reviewer: Jan Illian, 425.430.7216
Fire Prevention Reviewer: Corey Thomas, 425.430.7024
Building Department Reviewer: Craig Burnell, 425.430.7290
Please retain this packet throughout the course of your project as a reference. Consider
giving copies of it to any engineers, architects, and contractors who work on the
project. You will need to submit a copy of this packet when you apply for land use
and/or environmental permits.
Pre-screening: When you have the project application ready for submittal, call and
schedule an appointment with the project manager to have it pre-screened before
making all of the required copies.
The pre-application meeting is informal and non-binding. The comments provided on
the proposal are based on the codes and policies in effect at the time of review. The
applicant is cautioned that the development regulations are regularly amended and the
proposal will be formally reviewed under the regulations in effect at the time of project
submittal. The information contained in this summary is subject to modification and/or
concurrence by official decision-makers (e.g., Hearing Examiner, Planning Director,
Development Services Director, Department of Community & Economic Development
Administrator, Public Works Administrator and City Council).
FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:November 27, 2012
TO:Gerald Wasser, Associate Planner
FROM:Corey Thomas, Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT:Tager Setback Variance
1. The fire flow requirement for a single family home is 1,000 gpm
minimum for dwellings up to 3,600 square feet (including garage and
basements). If the dwelling exceeds 3,600 square feet, a minimum of
1,500 gpm fire flow would be required. A minimum of one fire hydrant
is required within 300-feet of the proposed buildings and two hydrants
if the fire flow goes up to 1,500 gpm. There are two existing fire
hydrants that can be counted toward the requirements with adequate
fire flow.
2. Existing fire department apparatus access roadways are
adequate.
3. The fire department would not support the proposed zero lot line
variance due to fire safety and maintenance issues.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:December 7, 2012
TO:Jerry Wasser, Planner
FROM:Jan Illian, Plan Review
SUBJECT:Tager Setback Variance
3632 – Lake Washington Blvd N.
PRE 12-000170
NOTE: The applicant is cautioned that information contained in this summary is preliminary and non-
binding and may be subject to modification and/or concurrence by official city decision-makers. Review
comments may also need to be revised based on site planning and other design changes required by
City staff or made by the applicant.
I have completed a preliminary review for the above-referenced proposal. The following comments are
based on the pre-application submittal made to the City of Renton by the applicant.
Water
1. Water service is provided by the City of Renton. The home is currently being served water by a ¾”
water meter. If the home requires a larger meter due to the expansion, a system development fee for
water will be owed based on the size of the new domestic water meter. Credit will be given for the
existing meter. Fee for a 1-inch water meter is $2,523.00. SDC fee would be approximately $300.00.
2. Fee for a 1-inch meter installed by the city is $2,870.00.
Sanitary Sewer
Sewer service is provided by the City of Renton. The home is currently connected to sewer. If the meter
size increases, a system development fee for sewer will be owed based on the size of the new domestic
water. Sewer fee for a ¾- inch water meter install is $1,591.00. Sewer fee for a 1-inch water meter
install is $2,236.00. SDC fee would be approximately $650.00.
Storm Drainage
Small project drainage review is required for any single-family residential project that will result in 2,000
square feet or more of new impervious surface, replaced impervious surface, new plus replaced
impervious surface, or 7,000 square feet of land disturbing activity. If the project exceeds one of these
thresholds, a drainage plan and drainage narrative will be required with the building permit application,
in accordance with Appendix C of the 2009 King County Surface Water Manual. Storm fee is based on a
rate of $0.405 times the new square footage exceeding 500 square feet. Maximum fee is $1,120.00.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:December 13, 2012
TO:Pre-application File No. 12-088
FROM:Gerald Wasser, Associate Planner
SUBJECT:Tager Rear & Side Setback Variances
General: We have completed a preliminary review of the pre-application for the above-
referenced development proposal. The following comments on development and
permitting issues are based on the pre-application submittals made to the City of
Renton by the applicant and the codes in effect on the date of review. The applicant is
cautioned that information contained in this summary may be subject to modification
and/or concurrence by official decision-makers (e.g., Hearing Examiner, Community &
Economic Development Administrator, Public Works Administrator, Planning Director,
Development Services Director, and City Council). Review comments may also need to
be revised based on site planning and other design changes required by City staff or
made by the applicant. The applicant is encouraged to review all applicable sections of
the Renton Municipal Code. The Development Regulations are available for purchase
for $100.00 plus tax, from the Finance Division on the first floor of City Hall or online at
www.rentonwa.gov
Project Proposal: The subject property is located at 3632 Lake Washington Boulevard
North (APN 3342700370). The project site slopes downward from east to west. The
property is zoned Residential – 8 dwelling units per acre and is 10,222 square feet (0.24
acre) in size. The applicant is proposing to add a second story and a new attached
garage to the existing one story, 2,020 square foot single-family residence. The
applicant’s submittal on November 26, 2012 indicated that the proposal would encroach
into the rear and side yard setbacks. Subsequently, on December 6, 2012, the applicant
submitted a revised site plan which indicates an encroachment only into the rear yard
setback. Vehicular access to the subject property would remain via an existing driveway
from North 37th Street.
Note: The information presented below is based on the materials submitted on
December 6, 2012.
Current Use: The property is developed with a 2,020 square foot single-family house (to
be retained).
Zoning: The subject property is zoned Residential-8 dwelling units per acre (R-8).
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Development Standards: The project would be subject to RMC 4-2-110A, “Development
Standards for Single Family Zoning Designations” effective at the time of complete
application.
Building Standards – The R-8 zone allows a maximum building coverage of 35% of the lot
area or 2,500 square feet, whichever is greater for lots over 5,000 square feet in size.
The maximum impervious coverage in the R-8 zone is 75%. Building height is restricted
to 30 feet. Detached accessory structures must remain below a height of 15 feet and
one-story. Accessory structures are also included in building lot coverage calculations.
Compliance with building standards will be determined at the time of building permit
review for any new structures. Conformance with these development standards will be
verified at the time of building permit review.
Setbacks – Setbacks are the minimum required distance between the building footprint
and the property line. The required setbacks in Zone R-8 are:
Front yard – 15 feet for the primary structure. The submitted site plan indicates
conformance with this standard.
Rear yard – 20 feet. The existing single-family residence encroaches into the rear yard
setback by 14 feet and is considered a legal nonconforming structure. The submitted
second story floor plan indicates that a deck would be installed over the portion of the
existing residence which encroaches into the rear yard setback by 14 feet; this would
create a greater nonconformity and would require an approved rear yard setback
variance.
Side yards – 5-feet, except 15-feet for side yards along a street or access easement. The
submitted site plan indicates conformance with this standard.
Residential Design and Open Space Standards: Please note that RMC 4-2-115B.2
states that additions and/or expansions to detached or attached dwellings that are
50% or greater of the most recent assessment or appraisal shall require that the entire
dwelling or structure comply with the Residential Design Standards. A handout
indicating the applicable guidelines and standards is enclosed. Conformance with the
Residential Design Standards will be verified at the time of building permit review.
Access/Parking: The submitted site plan indicates that vehicular access would be via the
existing driveway from North 37th Street. Two off street parking spaces are required for
each proposed lot.
Critical Areas: No critical areas are located on the project site.
Environmental Review: The proposed project is categorically exempt from
Environmental (SEPA) Review.
Permit Requirements: The proposal would require an approved Administrative Variance
for less than the required rear yard setback. The fee for an Administrative Variance
request is $1,236.00 ($1,200.00 plus 3% Technology Surcharge Fee). The review of the
Administrative Variance would be completed in an estimated timeframe of six to eight
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weeks. If the proposed deck over the rear portion of the existing structure is deleted
from the proposal, no land use actions would be required.
Fees: Building and construction permit fees would be required.
Expiration: An Administrative Variance is valid for two years from the date of approval
with a possible one year extension.