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June 20th, 2022
City of Renton
To: Andrew Van Gordon, Associate Planner
City of Renton Planning Division
1055 S. Grady Way
Renton, WA 98056
From: Signature GCI, General Contractor
Phillip Ussery & Heather Ussery
1024 N 36th St.
Renton WA
RE: - Ussery Residence Modification Request
Site Address: 1024 N 36th St Renton WA 98056
Parcel: 3342103055
Dear Mr. Vanessa Dolbee,
This letter is in regard to the Land Use Modification Request for the Property Located at 1024 N 36th St.
Renton WA, King Count Parcel Number 3342103055
Project Narrative:
This project involves the construction of a new single family residence home on a 5,400 sq.ft. parcel at
the address listed above. The property is currently zoned R-6. The property currently has a single family
home that is currently having new set of demolition permits.
The proposed code section being modified is 4-2-110A Development Standards for Residential Zoning
Designations for the R-6 Zone as well as the RMC 4-2-115 Residential Design and Open Space Standards.
Per Current Code Standards the following lot requirements apply:
R-6
Minimum Net Density 3 dwelling units
Maximum Net Density (Per Net Acre, Except per
Net 10 Acres in RC)
6 dwelling units
Maximum Number of Dwellings 1 dwelling with 1 accessory dwelling unit
Minimum Lot Size 7,000 Sq. Ft.
Minimum Lot Width 60 Ft.
Minimum Lot Width (Corner Lots) 70 Ft.
Minimum Front Yard 25 Ft.
Minimum Rear Yard 25 Ft.
Minimum Side yard Combined 15 Ft. with not less than 5 ft on either
side.
Minimum Secondary Front Yard 25 Ft.
Maximum Building Coverage 40%
Maximum Impervious Surface 55%
Maximum Number of Stories 2
The section in yellow highlights the current non-conformity with this lot under the current zoning
requirements.
The section highlighted in green is to reference the hardship that the owner will face in the construction
of their home.
Under this current application of code for this non conforming lot, with no practical or current way to
make the current lot conforming the applicant will suffer practical difficulties and hardship because of
the special circumstances applicable to the property. The strict application of the Zoning Code is found
to deprive the applicants property owner of rights and privileges enjoyed by the other property owners
in the vicinity and under identical zone classification.
The setback requirements for the smallest conforming lot within the R-6 Zoning Code are afforded a
building footprint size close to 2,800 Sq. Ft. which allows ample space for building a home that is
desirable and fits within the community. Given the nonconforming circumstances of the lot, with the
applications of the R-6 setback requirements, the building footprint of the applicants property would be
limited to 1,680 sq. ft. Other lots in the area that are of similar size (Sq. Ft.), width, and length, enjoy the
building footprint of 2,500 Sq. Ft. with an impervious surface area allowance of 3,500 Sq. Ft.
A further detailed analysis of the Zoning map also shows the undo burden that the zoning poses on the
homeowner. Directly across the street is the R-8 Zone which allows for R-8 Setbacks for those
homeowners, including home owners with similar lot sizes, length and width. It is an undo burden on
the homeowner to conform to R-6 lot sizes, when right across the street, homeowners with the same lot
sizes will be able to build bigger homes and enjoy better houses and views.
Modification:
Any design and construction under the current requirements is unfeasible and thus the applicant
requests a Land Use Modification on the following Design Requirements.
Modification allowing for the Construction of a Single Family Residence on the non Conforming
Lot.
Modification of Minimum Lot Width to 50 Ft.
Modification of the Front Yard Setback to 15 Ft.
Modification of the Side Yard Setback to 5 Ft.
Modification of the Building Coverage to 50%
Modification of the Impervious Surface Area to 65%
Justification:
This variance will allow the applicant to achieve construction of a Single Family Residence that is
consistent with the homes that have been built and are currently under construction in the
neighborhood (Specifically within a .5 Radius).
To List Generally:
Two Homes Under Construction by Straight Arrow Homes on N 35th St.
3 Home Under Construction by Private Owners on 33rd Pl.
3 Homes Constructed by Private Owners on 33rd Pl.
1 Home Under Construction on N 32nd St.
2 Homes Under Construction on N 31st St.
1 Home Under Construction on N 30th St.
1 Home Under Construction on N 28th Pl. 3
This variance request is not materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or
improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the applicants property is situated. The proposed Land
Use Modifications are in line with the development standards of the homes built, and currently being
built in the immediate vicinity. The modification also does not affect or request a variance in the
building height, which will thus have no impact or impair adjacent views of home owners to East of the
Applicants property.
The Land Use Modification Application does not request the grant of any special privilege inconsistent
with the limitations upon uses of other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the subject property
is located. This Modification Request is also consistent with approved variance requests in the area,
specifically for Parcel: 8899600060 and Parcel:3628600007.
Conclusion:
The applicant’s pursuit for a street modification application is in line with the construction standards of
the Kenndyale Neighborhood of Renton. To allow them to fully enjoy the property, and to build a home
that is similar yet unique in its own manner.
Kevin Singh
Signature GCI
General Manager
(206) 751-3200
ksingh@signaturegci.com