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Home My WebLink AboutLUA15-000142_Report 1DEPARTMENT OF, IIMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MODIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR PROJECTS WITHIN THE R-4 AND R-8 ZONES EVALUATION FORM & DECISION Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-430-7200 Fax: 425-430-7231 APP(tcfATfTC()ll,ITAcr·1NFORll.1ATION • • : .J ••••...•• \·: •• . . . · .•••. .. . · .. • . " . . . ; . Applicant Name: Company (if applicable): Phone Number: 425-646-4415 Dalton Smith Greenleaf-La Rosa LLC Applicant Mailing Address: 846 108" Ave NE #200, Bellevue WA 98004 • City: I Bellevue ,:PRC>JEt:r1NFC>RMATION ' . _.-. Project Name: Rosa Meadows Plan Type 1.2 Residential Design Modification Project Location: 1529 S 28'h St, 1512. S 2.8-tn St. .· Parcel Number: 4192200100 "l I q t.:Z. 0 OOiO . Zoning Designation: R-8 Brief Summary of Request: We would like to request modification to the residential design requirements so that we can build houses with a more contemporary/modern style. We believe that these houses will present nicely as a neighborhood and will attract homebuyers to Renton. Please list the code section you are requ~~lng a modification from and the nstandafl!s" for that specific code. Wri.te .the points of justification and reasoning to g/-antthe modification. . . . ... ' :._ ' ' -,· . . -:---'; ·. Code Section: 4-2-115E.3. "Roofs" Standard: One of the following is required for all development: I. Hip or gabled with at least a six to twelve (6:12) 1 pitch for the prominent form of the roof (dormers, etc., may have lesser pitch), or 2. Shed roof. Code Section: 4-2-llSE.3. "Architectural Detailing" Standard: Additionally, one of the following is required: 1. Three and one-half inch (3 1/2") minimum trim surrounds all windows and details all doors, or 2. A combination of shutters and three and one- half inches (3 1/2") minimum trim details all windows, and three and one-half inches (3 1/2") minimum trim details all doors. Justification: We are proposing to use various roof forms with roof pitches lower than 6:12 in order to compliment the modern style of the homes. Multiple I roof forms and pitches will be used throughout the plat , to ensure that the subdivision has variety. No two identical house styles will be placed abutting each other 1 within the subdivision. I Justification: We are requesting approval of window trims that are narrower in some locations and absent in others in order to harmonize with the modern design of the hou.se. We are also not putting shutters on the windows in order to keep with the modern theme of the subdivision. We are using a variety of paint colors in order to accent different architectural elements of the home in place of trim detailing. We are using 3 base colors, 1 trim color, and 1 door color. See color schemes. Code Section: 4-2-llSE.3. "Architectural Detailing" Standard: If one siding material is used on any side of the dwelling that is two stories or greater in height, a horizontal band that measures at least eight inches (8") is required between the first and second story Justification: We are seeking approval to not use a horizontal band on the sides of the houses. Instead, we have accented areas around specific windows in order to harmonize with the modern style of the homes. We are using a variety of paint colors in order to accent different architectural elements of the home in place of trim detailing. We are using 3 base colors, 1 trim color, and 1 door color. See color schemes. In addition to this form, the following attac:hm!i~,,r. required::, • S;i~11;plan and elevations (8.Sxll si1e) • 8uilt example P!lotos (If available) RMC 4-9-250D.2 Criteria for Modification of the Standards. The requested modification must also meet the following criteria: 1. Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental protection and maintainability intended by the Code requirements, based upon sound engineering judgment; and 2. Will not be injurious to other property(ies) in the vicinity; and 3. Conform to the intent and purpose of the Code; and 4. Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended; and 5. Will not create adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity. I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington, that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and complete. Applicant Signature: ?'<, j}';Zl;~ Date:_>--1--_S-.,._'---/ =5'---------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT For City Use Only DECISION: Project Number: LUAlS-000142 Staff agrees with the applicant's justification for Modification of Residential Design Requirements. The proposal satisfies 5 of the 5 criteria listed in RMC 4-9-250D2 for approval of modifications. Therefore, the Rosa Meadows Plan Type 1.2 Residential Design Modification of the residential design requirements for the proposed single- family residential structures (Plan Type 1.2), Project Number LUA15-000142, MOD is approved. ~ Modification Granted D Modification Partially Granted D Modification Denied (See attached staff comments) March 6, 2015 Jennifer Henning, Planning Dire r Date Department of Community & Economic Development Conditions of Approval: CONCURRENCE DATE March 6 2015 Not Applicable NAME INITIAL/DATE Vanessa Dolbee Sabrina Mirante Angelea Wickstrom The decision to approve the modification(s) will become final if not appealed in writing together with the required fee to: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 on or before 5:00 pm, on March 20, 2015. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's office, Renton City Hall -7'h Floor, {425) 430-6510. If you have any further questions regarding this decision, feel free to contact the project manager, Ange lea Wickstrom, at 425.430.7312 or awickstrom@rentonwa.gov. EXHIBIT 1 f\~¥\ ''lt>e 1. z. LAROSA I RESIDENCE 1 EXHIBIT 2 u..Z 02 >-z .---UJ Oq:: ·::<J·· / .·.·~. EXHIBIT 3 / ~·.·. w. w ·-·~ RECEIPT EG00035238 BILLING CONTACT DALTON SMITH CONNER HOMES 846 108TH AVE NE , 200 BELLEVUE, WA 98004 REFERENCE NUMBER FEE NAME LUA 15-000142 PLAN · Modification Technology Fee Printed On: 3/5/2015 Prepared By: Angelea Wickstrom TRANSACTION TYPE Fee Payment Fee Payment Transaction Date: March 05, 2015 PAYMENT METHOD Credit Card Credit Card SUBTOTAL TOTAL AMOUNT PAID $150.00 $4.50 $154.50 $154.50 Page 1 of 1