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Home My WebLink AboutD_LUA23-000296_MistyCove_SFnShex_StaffReport_Final DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT D_LUA23-000296_MistyCove_SFnShex_StaffREeport_Final PLANNING DIVISION ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIAL FENCE PERMIT EVALUATION FORM & DECISION DATE OF DECISION: December 6, 2023 PROJECT NUMBER: LUA23-000296, SF & SME PROJECT NAME: Misty Cove Condominium Fence Replacement PROJECT MANAGER: Brianna Burroughs, Associate Planner OWNERS: Misty Cove Condominium Association 5021 Ripley Ln N, Renton WA 98056 PROJECT LOCATION: 5021 Ripley Ln N, Renton WA 98056 PARCEL NUMBER: 5561550000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant requests a Special Fence Permit and Shoreline Exemption from a Substantial Development Permit to replace the existing six and a half foot (6 ½ FT) cedar fence with a new six- foot (6 FT) metal (rail style) fence along approximately 454 feet of the South-Western lot line. A special fence permit would be required because the applicant has proposed a portion of the fence height to be greater than forty-eight inches (48”) within the front yard setback. Pursuant to RMC 4-4-040E.2.a, for properties located within commercial zones, fences, hedges, or retaining walls shall not exceed forty-eight inches (48") in height within fifteen feet (15') of the front yard property line. The property is in the Commercial Office Residential (COR) zone. The project site is located within the Shoreline Residential designation and Lake Washington Reach B. Proposed work would occur approximately 38 feet from the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) to the West, and approximately 26 feet from the OHWM to the South. ANALYSIS: City staff agrees with the applicant's justification (Exhibit 6– Justification) for the increased height within the setback and concurs that the proposed fence strikes an appropriate balance between preserving private space and protecting the safety and aesthetics of the neighborhood. Therefore, staff recommends approval of this Special Fence Permit request as submitted. FENCE LOCATION: ☐ Clear Vision Area ☒ Front Yard ☒ Rear Yard ☐ Rear Yard along a Street ☐ Side Yard ☐ Side Yard along a Street DocuSign Envelope ID: 729DB738-04DA-4FF7-B93A-AC4040393297 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Administrative Special Fence Permit Misty Cove Condominium Fence Replacement LUA23-000296, SF & SME Permit Date: December 6, 2023 Page 2 of 3 D_LUA23-000296_MistyCove_SFnShex_StaffREeport_Final FENCE DESIGN: ☐ Permanent Landscaping along the Front of the Fence ☒ Quality Fence Materials ☐ Modulation of Fence ☒ Similar to Design & Material of Surrounding Fence ☐ Increased Setbacks from Sidewalks ☐ Ornamental Materials or Construction Treatment ☐ Orientation of the Finished Face of the Fence toward the Street ☒ The fence is at least 50% transparent EVALUATION CRITERIA: Achieved a. The proposed fence improves the privacy and security of the adjoining yard space. b. The proposed fence does not detract from the quality of the residential environment by being out of scale or creating vast blank walls along public roadways. c. The proposed fence compliments the environment it serves in an aesthetically pleasing manner. d. The proposed fence does not present a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Staff Comment: The proposal will replace the existing six and a half foot (6 ½ FT) cedar fence with a six-foot (6FT) metal fence (rail style). The new fence will be half an inch shorter than the original, and more in compliance with code standards. Additionally, the fence will be similar in material and color and a higher-quality design to the fence on the neighboring property to the South (Parcel 2924059015) which the fence will immediately abut. Staff finds that the proposed scope of work meets the standards listed above. DECISION: The Special Fence Permit is hereby Approved: *CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: • None. SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION: Matthew Herrera, Acting Planning Director Date ADVISORY NOTE: The applicant should contact the Utility Notification Center, by dialing 800-424-5555, to determine the location of underground utilities (telephone, streetlights, cable, electric), which may be located behind the sidewalk. APPEAL: This administrative land use decision will become final if not appealed in writing to the Hearing Examiner on or before 5:00 PM on December 20, 2023. An appeal of the decision must be filed within the 14- day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680). Appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub Monday through Friday. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future date if your appeal is submitted electronically. The appeal submitted in person may be paid on the first floor in our Finance Department. Appeals DocuSign Envelope ID: 729DB738-04DA-4FF7-B93A-AC4040393297 12/6/2023 | 3:21 PM PST City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Administrative Special Fence Permit Misty Cove Condominium Fence Replacement LUA23-000296, SF & SME Permit Date: December 6, 2023 Page 3 of 3 D_LUA23-000296_MistyCove_SFnShex_StaffREeport_Final to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. RECONSIDERATION: Within 14 days of the decision date, any party may request that the decision be reopened by the approval body. The approval body may modify his decision if material evidence not readily discoverable prior to the original decision is found or if he finds there was misrepresentation of fact. After review of the reconsideration request, if the approval body finds sufficient evidence to amend the original decision, there will be no further extension of the appeal period. Any person wishing to take further action must file a formal appeal within the 14-day appeal time frame. DocuSign Envelope ID: 729DB738-04DA-4FF7-B93A-AC4040393297 CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIAL FENCE PERMIT DECISION EXHIBITS Project Name: Misty Cove Condominium Fence Replacement Land Use File Number: LUA23-000296, SF & SME Date of Report December 6, 2023 Staff Contact Brianna Burroughs Associate Planner Project Contact/Applicant Misty Cove Condominium Association 5021 Ripley Ln N, Renton WA 98056 Project Location 5021 Ripley Ln N, Renton WA 98056 The following exhibits are included with the Administrative Special Fence Permit: Exhibit 1: Administrative Decision Exhibit 2: Shoreline Exemption Certificate Exhibit 3: Site Plan Exhibit 4: Elevations Exhibit 5 & 6: Fence Style & Justification DocuSign Envelope ID: 729DB738-04DA-4FF7-B93A-AC4040393297