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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRE011-065,Cascade Elermentary School, covered play area, R-8 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M   DATE: February 2, 2012     TO: Pre-application File No. 12-005     FROM: Gerald Wasser, Associate Planner     SUBJECT: Renton School District Portables Cascade, Honey Dew, and Sierra Heights Elementary Schools      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 Renton School District is proposing to move three existing double portable classrooms from the Early Childhood Learning Center located at 1800 Index Avenue NE to: Cascade Elementary School 16022 116th Avenue SE APN 2823059034; Honey Dew Elementary School 800 Union Avenue NE APN 1023059121; and Sierra Heights Elementary School 9901 132nd Avenue SE APN 0423059069. One of the three 1,792 square foot portable classrooms would be relocated to each of the three schools. No additional students would be added. The portable classrooms would not have water connections. Relocation and construction is anticipated to begin during the spring of 2012 with completion anticipated during summer 2012. Each of the three proposed locations would be in flat areas of the campuses which currently include existing portable classrooms. Current Use: The parcels are currently developed with Cascade Elementary School, Honey Dew Elementary School, and Sierra Heights Elementary School, all of which are Renton School District properties. Zoning/Density Requirements: Cascade and Honey Dew Elementary Schools are located in the Residential – 8 du/ac zone. Sierra Heights Elementary School is located in the Residential – 4 du/ac zone. Development Standards: The project would be subject to RMC 4-2-110A, “Development Standards for Residential Single-Family Zoning Designations” effective at the time of complete application. A copy of the current standards is included. Building Standards – The R-4 and R-8 zones allow a maximum building coverage of 35 percent of the lot area or 2,500 square feet, whichever is greater for lots over 5,000 square feet in size. Building height is restricted to 30 feet except for publicly owned structures which are allowed additional height in accordance with RMC 4-2-110D.9.d.i and ii. Maximum impervious surface area in the R-4 zone is 55% and in the R-8 zone it is 75 percent. Setbacks – Setbacks are the minimum required distance between the building footprint and the property line and any private access easement. The required setbacks in the Zone R-8 are: Front yard –15 feet for the primary structure; Rear yard – 20 feet; and Side yards – 5 feet, except 15-feet for side yards along a street. The required setbacks in the R-4 zone are: Front yard -- 30 feet; Rear yard-- 25 feet; and Side yards -- 5 feet, except 15-feet for side yards along a street. It appears that the proposed project would comply with the development standards specified in RMC 4-2-110A for the R-4 and R-8 zones. [Note: Up to four portables or changes not exceeding 10% of gross floor area are outright permitted uses (RMC 4-2-080A.9). It appears that the proposed installation of portable classrooms at all three locations is in conformance with this condition associated with the Zoning use Table. Such conformance will be verified at the time of building permit application. In addition, it appears that the installation of the portable classroom at Honey Dew Elementary School is in conformance with the Proposed Revisions to Approved Site Plan for Honey Dew Elementary School (File No. LUA00-083, SA-A) which was approved August 15, 2007.] Access/Parking: Vehicular access and parking would not be affected by the proposed project. Critical Areas: No critical areas have been identified at the Cascade or Sierra Heights Elementary Schools. Honey Dew Elementary School is in Aquifer Protection Zone 2. Environmental Review: The proposed project would be categorically exempt from Environmental (SEPA) Review unless critical areas are found to be present onsite. Permit Requirements: No land use permits would be required for the proposed project.