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MODIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
REQUIRE-MENTS FOR PROJECTS WITH THE R-4,
R-61 R-81 R-10, AND R-14 ZONES
APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION
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APPLICANT NAME: Dave Thacker PHONE: 253-312-2224
MAILING ADDRESS: 26255124th Ave SE, Kent WA 98030
COMPANY (if applicable): Plantrak Decks LLC
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PROJECT INFORMATION:
PROJECT NAME: Highberg addition PARCEL #: 0522059158
ZONING DESIGNATION: R-4
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PROJECT LOCATION: 10642 SE 200th Street, Kent, WA 98031
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BRIEF SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Modification to allow existing building to be allowed to be permitted for a 400 square foot addition on the back of the home
without additional architectural modulation
Please explain how your project proposal meets the "guidelines" for each design element, rather than the standards.
COMPLIANCE WITH GUIDELINES:
CODE SECTION: 4-2-115E.3. "ROOFS" GUIDELINE: The existing roof is a composition shingle that is consistent with
Roofs shall represent a variety of forms and profiles that add character and common on most of the homes in the neighborhood
and relief to the landscape of the neighborhood. The use of bright colors,
as well as roofing that is made of material like gravel and/or a reflective
material, is discouraged.
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MODIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REGULATIONS
COMPLIANCE WITH GUIDELINES:
CODE SECTION: 4-2-115E.3. "ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING" GUIDELINE: The detail on the current home is consistent with homes in the
neighborhood and has the character of a home built in the late 1950
Architectural detail shall be provided that is appropriate to the decade. The home has a brick exterior in the f ront that adds detail and
architectural character of the home. Detailing like trim, columns, and/or interest. The rest of the home is sided with cedar lap siding. Window trims,
corner boards shall reflect the architectural character of the house. fascia boards and gutters are painted a complementing trim color. The detail
is fundamental and original to the architectural style of the home.
CODE SECTION: 4-2-115E.3. "WINDOWS AND DOORS" GUIDELINES:
Windows and front doors shall serve as an integral part of the character
of the home. Primary windows shall be proportioned vertically rather
than horizontally. Vertical windows may be combined together to create
a larger window area. Front doors shall be a focal point of the dwelling
and be in scale with the home. All doors shall be of the same character as
the home,
CODE SECTION: 4-2-115E.3. "PRIMARY ENTRY" GUIDELINES:
Entrances to homes shall be a focal point and allow space for social
interaction. Front doors shall face the street and be on the facade closest
to the street. When a home is located on a corner lot (i.e., at the
intersection of two roads or the intersection of a road and a common
space) a feature like a wrapped porch shall be used to reduce the
perceived scale of the house and engage the street or open space on both
sides.
CODE SECTION: 4-2-115E-3. "FA(;ADE MODULATION" GUIDELINES:
Buildings shall not have monotonous facades along public areas.
Dwellings shall include articulation along public frontages; the articulation
may include the connection of an open porch to the building, a dormer
facing the street, or a well-defined entry element.
COMPLIANCE WITH GUIDELINES:
The windows are consistent with the design of the homa and are
appropriatley proportianate to the building. The focal paint of the
front door is next to a large rental window that has vertical sliders
on both sides of a central fixed picture section.
COMPLIANCE WITH GUIDELINES:
The front door faces the street and is on the facade closest to
the street. The front door is the focal point. The Front door has a
porch landing that has two steps up. The front porch area has space
people to congregate and interact.
COMPLIANCE WITH GUIDELINES:
The facade is well broken up with Brick detail, windows, trim and the
front door and entry area.
COMPLIANCE WITH GUIDELINES
The existing eaves are consistent with the style of the home and
CODE SECTION: 4-2-115E-3. "EAVES" GUIDELINES: are proportioned appropriately to complement the style of the home.
Eaves should be detailed and proportioned to complement the The eaves are original and fundamental to the architectural style of
architectural style of the home. the house
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MODIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REGULATIONS
COMPLIANCE WITH GUIDELINES:
OTHER DESIGN STANDARD:
CODE SECTION:
GUIDELINES:
In addition to this form, the following attachments are required:
• Site plan and elevations (8.5x11 size)
• Built example photos (if available)
CRITERIA FOR MODIFICATION OF THE RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS
Renton Municipal Code, section 4-2-115, lists elements that are required to be included in all residential development
in the zones stated in subsection B of this Section. Each element includes both standards and guidelines. Standards a
provided for predictability. These standards specify a prescriptive manner in which the requirement can be met. Guide-
lines for each element are provided for flexibility. These guidelines provide direction for those who seek to me the re-
quired element in a manner that is different from the standards.
a. The determination as to the satisfaction of the requirement through the use of the guidelines is to be made the
Community and Economic Development Administrator when no other permit or approval requires Hear Examiner
review.
b. When it has been determined that the proposed manner of meeting the design requirement through guidelines is
sufficient, the applicant shall have satisfied that design requirement.
I, the undersigned, declare under pen Ity of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington, that to the best of my
knowledge the above information ise and corpflete.
APPLICANT SIGNATURE:��j &/ DATE:
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