HomeMy WebLinkAbout07e - Modification (Refuse Enclosure Vertical Clearance)October 6, 2016
City of Renton
1055 S. Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
Subject: Renton Firestone Refuse Enclosure Vertical Clearance Modification
The project is requesting to Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-4-090.C.9.
Requirement
RMC 4-4-090.C.9 states that “the gate opening for any separate building or other roofed structure used primarily as a refuse or recyclables deposit area/collection point shall have a
vertical clearance of at least fifteen feet (15').”
Modification
The project has proposed a refuse enclosure having a height of 8’. Per communication with the City of Renton Planning Department, the City’s waste management services do not require
the 15’ vertical clearance to adequately collect refuse. Furthermore, incorporating the full 15’ clear height for the trash enclosure would be much costlier and undesirable from a visual
standpoint.
Criteria Compliance
The intent of the vertical clearance requirement is to ensure that waste management services are able to access the refuse enclosure for pickup. Since they are able to do so without
the 15’ vertical clearance, the modification will continue to meet the intent of the code.
The modification will not result in any undue negative impacts to safety, function, appearance, or environmental protection and maintainability.
The modification will not be injurious to other properties in the vicinity, as all refuse pickup will be performed on the subject property.
Since waste management services will still be able to access the enclosure and perform refuse pickup adequately, the proposed design will continue to meet the intent of the code.
Due to the added expense and visual impacts associated with the full 15’ vertical clearance, the reduced height is justified for the enclosure.
The modification will not create adverse impacts to other properties in the vicinity, as all refuse pickup will be performed on the subject property.