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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIAL FENCE PERMIT
DATE:
PROJECT NUMBER:
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT MANAGER:
OWNER:
PROJECT LOCATION :
PARCEL NUMBER:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
&ANALYSIS:
FENCE LOCATION:
March 30, 2015
LUA15-000168
5628 NE 23rd St Special Fence Permit
Angelea Wickstrom, Assistant Planner
Kevin St. Denis
6100 NE 3rd St
Renton, WA 98059
5628 NE 23rd St
0323059322
The applicant has requested approval of a Special Fence Permit for the installation of
a 6 foot fence along the front yard (south) property line of 5628 NE 23rd St. The
property is located within the R-1 zone. The proposed fence would have a maximum
height of 6 feet and would encroach into the required 30 foot front yard setback. The
proposed 6 foot fence would be located 25 feet from the existing paved travel lane
and directly on the property line for 123 linear feet of the 264 foot frontage (See
Exhibit 2). A maximum 4 foot fence is proposed on the remaining 141 feet of
frontage on the south property line as well, as on the entire east property line. The
applicant proposes to install permanent landscaping within the public right-of-way,
along the front of the fence. Landscaping including Flowering Dogwood trees and
low growing shrubs are proposed within the public right of way along the length of
the 6-foot portion of fence to prevent a blank wall appearance (Exhibit 2). No city
street improvements are proposed in this location at this time. The proposed fence
would be constructed with vinyl and consist of light gray, wood-grain panels with
white trim and post (See Exhibit 3).
0 Clear Vision Area
[x] Front Yard
0 RearYard
0 Rear Yard Along a Street
0 SideYard
0 Side Yard Along a Street
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City of Renton Deportment of Community & nomic Development Administrative Special Fence Permit
5628 NE 23rd St Special Fence Permit LUAlS-000168
FENCE DESIGN: @ Increased Setbacks from Sidewalks
D Modulation of Fence
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
DECISION:
*CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
D Ornamental Materials or Construction
@ Permanent Landscaping
@ Quality Fence Materials
D Similar to Design & Material of Surrounding Fence
Improves Privacy: Achieved
Limits Blank walls Along Walkway: Achieved
In Scale with Neighborhood: Achieved
Does Not Create a Traffic Hazard : Achieved
Aesthetically Pleasing: Achieved
Approved with Conditions*
1 The applicant shall notify the Current Planning project manager following installation of the new fence
and landscaping for a final inspection. Call Assistant Planner, Angelea Wickstrom, at (425)430-7312 to
make an appointment.
2 Planting shall be installed consistent with Code Interpretation Cl-68, Section 4-4-040.D.3.e.iii (See
Exhibit 5).
SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION :
ADVISORY NOTE;
March 30, 2015
Date
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.
Appeals of permit issuance must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on April 13, 2015, together with the
required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the
Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from
the Renton City Clerk's Office, 425-430-6510.
Reconsideration; Within 14 days ofthe 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 ofthe appeal period. Any person wishing to take further action must file a formal appeal within the
14-day appeal time frame.
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Special Fence Permit Justification: EXHIBIT 1
The following explains the use of the measures below to comply with the purpose of the Special Fence Permit at
5628 NE 23rd St. in Renton.
Description of the fence area: The fence will be located 25' from the existing roadway and within the property
line. The property line runs 264', the fence will be less than half of that at 123'. It will not detract from the
quality of the residential environment or appear as a vast blank wall along the public roadway. The fence will
enhance the overall image and appearance of the City and the quality of life for its citizens.
• Permanent landscaping along the front of the fence ; There will be landscaping that improves the overall
aesthetics' of the roadway and surrounding area. In addition, lower cost for the city by minimizing
maintenance requirements of the 25' easement.
• Quality fence material, such as cedar fencing; The fence material will be vinyl and consist of light gray
wood-grain panels with white trim and post.
Vinyl fencing has many environmental advantages over wood fencing. Vinyl's durability is a major
environmental benefit because the longer the fence will last; the less energy and other resources are
needed to replace it. A wood fence will be replaced several times over the same life span that of a vinyl
fence. There is a great deal of harvesting and destruction of trees to replace a wood fence. Vinyl
Fencing, on the other hand, needs only water to keep the fence looking great. Wood fences also
require toxic pre-treatment, annual or semi-annual staining or painting, using chemicals that leach
into the ground.
In addition, wood fencing has several appearance issues over time and it cost the City time and
recourses to enforce the structural and aesthetic maintenance. See the photo below of wood fencing
within a couple of blocks on a major public roadway. Extremely poor appearance!
Hwy 900 just west of Ni le in Renton
• Increased setbacks from th, jacent sidewalk; There are no sidewa n this area, but there is a
setback of 15' to 20' from existing structures (telephone pole, street sign and tree). Fence line in red,
25' from the street.
5628 NE 23rd St
• Ornamental materials or construction treatment, such as wrought iron; Two tone fence with wood-grain
panels.
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• Orientation of the finished face of the fence toward the street; and, Finished face is facing the street
side.
• Other comparable construction or design methods; Shown above in photos on NE 4th St.
• Modulation of the fence; Modulation is not require for the aesthetic quality of this fence. The two tone
color and landscaping will give is a rich and enhanced appearance. Also, this is a much shorter distance
than several non-modulated fence lines in the neighborhood.
• Similar design and material as other fences in the surrounding ne ighborhood; There are several areas
within the City using vinyl. Here are photos on NE 4th St. in Renton, down the road from 5628 NE 23'd St
property and just east of Nile .
EXHIBIT 2
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Department of Community and Economic Development
Planning Division
EXHIBIT 5
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY/CODE INTERPRETATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
POLICY/CODE
INTERPRETATION#: Cl-68
MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTIONS: 4-4-040
REFERENCE: N/ A
SUBJECT: Fence Height for Side Yards Along a Street and Rear Yards Abutting a
Street
BACKGROUND: RMC 4-4-040, Fences, Hedges, and Retaining Walls, provides standards
for fences, hedges and retaining walls to be located within yard setbacks.
JUSTIFICATION: RMC 4-4-040.G, Special Administrative Fence Permits, provides a process
to apply for a fence that is not allowed by the Section. RMC 4-4-
040.G.1.b provides this opportunity for "fences exceeding forty eight
inches (48") within front yard or side yards along a street setback but not
within a clear vision area."
DECISION:
RMC 4-4-040.D.3.c states "Side Yard Along a Street Setbacks: Fences,
retaining walls or hedges shall not exceed forty two inches (42") in height
within any clear vision area, as defined by RMC 4-11-030, Definitions C,
and forty eight inches (48") in height elsewhere in the front yard setback.
The remainder of the fence or hedge shall not exceed seventy two inches
(72") in height within the side yard along a street setback.
The opportunity to apply for a Special Administrative Fence Permit that
would allow a fence taller than 48" within front yards or side yards along
streets would not exist if the intent was to allow fences taller than 48"
within the side yard along a street.
Fences, hedges, and retaining walls up to 72" in height may be installed
within rear and side yards along streets, excepting any portion within a
front yard setback or clear vision area, if the following criteria are met:
• High-quality fencing materials shall be used (e.g., cedar wood,
wrought iron, etc.). Chain link fencing is prohibited.
• The fence is set back at least eight feet (8') from the subject
property line;
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APPROVAL:
DATE:
APPEAL
PROCESS:
CODE
AMENDMENTS
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• Within the minimum eight feet (8') fence setback, irrigated or
drought-tolerant landscaping that complies with the standards of
RMC 4-4-070.(1-L.l)(P-Q) shall be installed and continuously
maintained so that plantings provide total coverage of the area
within three (3) years based on the following requirements:
(A) Ground Cover: Eighteen (18) ground cover plants per five
(5) linear feet of landscaping strip.
,/ Minimum four inch (4") pots.
,/ Mulch must be confined to areas underneath
plants and is not a substitute for ground cover
plants.
(B) Shrubs: Eight (8) shrubs per five (5) linear feet. Up to fifty
percent (50%) of shrubs may be deciduous:
,/ Low Shrub: Mature size under three (3) feet tall.
Minimum size at planting: one (1) or two (2) gallon
pot or balled and burlapped equivalent.
,/ Medium Shrub: Mature size from three (3) feet to
six (6) feet tall. Minimum size at planting: two (2)
or three (3) gallon pot or balled and burlapped
equivalent.
• The plants shall be planted in a triangular pattern with
approximately even spacing depending on the plant material.
• Plants listed as a nuisance or prohibited by King County are
prohibited in required landscaped areas.
• Planting of a hedge or plantings that will grow to become a hedge
are prohibited to be within the required landscaping area
between the property line and fence.
• The finished face of the fence shall be oriented to the street.
• No fence, hedge, or retaining wall shall exceed forty-two inches
(42") within any clear vision area, as defined by RMC 4-11-030,
Definitions C.
• As an alternative to these standards, an applicant may apply for a
Special Administrative Fence Permit per RMC 4-4-040.G.
C. E. "Chip" Vincent
March 19, 2015
To appeal this determination, a written appeal--accompanied by the
required filing fee--must be filed with the City's Hearing Examiner (1055
South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, 425-430-6515) no more than 14
days from the date of this decision. Your submittal should explain the
basis for the appeal. Section 4-8-110 of the Renton Municipal Code
provides further information on the appeal process.
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DETERMINATIONS: 4-4-040.0.2.c:
Cl-68
Rear Yard Setbacks: A fence, retaining wall or hedge shall not exceed
seventy two inches (72") in height within the rear yard setback unless the
rear yard abuts a public or private street, in which case it shall not exceed
forty-eight inches (48"). Fences within a rear yard setback abutting a
street may be up to seventy-two inches (72") in height if compliant with
subsection 4-4-040.D.3.e.
4-4-040.0.3:
c. Side Yard Along a Street Setbacks: Fences, retaining walls or hedges
shall not exceed forty two inches (42") in height within any clear vision
area, as defined by RMC 4-11-030, Definitions C, and forty eight inches
(48") in height elsewhere in the front yard setback. Ti1e reR'laiREler ef ti1e
feRee er l:le8ge 51:lall Ret e>ceeeel se•,eRty twe ineRes (72") in Reight witRin
and in the side yard along a street setback.
d. Rear Yard Setbacks: Fences, retaining walls, or hedges shall not exceed
seventy two inches (72") in height within the rear yard setback except the
fence, retaining wall or hedge shall not exceed forty eight inches (48") in
height where they intersect the width of the side yard along a street
setback or if the rear yard of the lot abuts a public or private street.
e. Fence Height Exception for Rear and Side Yards Along a Street: Fences
up to seventy-two inches (72") in height may be installed within rear and
side yards along streets, excepting any portion within a front yard
setback or clear vision area, if the following criteria are met:
(i) High-quality fencing materials shall be used (e.g .• cedar wood.
wrought iron, etc.). Chain link fencing is prohibited.
(ii) The fence is set back at least eight feet (8') from the subject
property line;
(iii) Within the minimum eight feet (8') fence setback, irrigated or
drought-tolerant landscaping that complies with the standards
of RMC 4-4-070.(1-L.lHP-Q) shall be installed and continuously
maintained so that plantings provide total coverage of the area
within three (3) years based on the following standards:
(A) Ground Cover: Eighteen (18) ground cover plants per five
(5) linear feet of landscaping strip.
1) Minimum four inch (4") pots.
2) Mulch must be confined to areas underneath
plants and is not a substitute for ground cover
plants.
(B) Shrubs: Eight (8) low shrubs per five (5) linear feet. Up to
fifty percent (50%) of shrubs may be deciduous:
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1) Required Low Shrub: Mature size under three (3)
feet tall. Minimum size at planting: one (1) or two
(2) gallon pot or balled and burlapped equivalent.
2) Optional Medium Shrub: Mature size from three
(3) feet to six (6) feet tall. Minimum size at
planting: two (2) or three (3) gallon pot or balled
and burlapped equivalent.
(iv) The plants shall be planted in a triangular pattern with
approximately even spacing, depending on the plant material.
(v) Plants listed as a nuisance or prohibited by King County are
prohibited in required landscaped areas.
(vi) Planting of a hedge or plantings that will grow to become a
hedge are prohibited to be within the required landscaping area
between the property line and fence.
(vii) The finished face of the fence shall be oriented to the street.
(viii) No fence, hedge, or retaining wall shall exceed forty-two inches
(42") within any clear vision area, as defined by RMC 4-11-030,
Definitions C.
(ix) As an alternative to these standards, an applicant may apply for
a Special Administrative Fence Permit per RMC 4-4-040.G.
Paul Hintz
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RECEIPT EG00035466
BILLING CONTACT
Kevin St. Denis
6100 NE 3RD ST
RENTON, WA 98059
REFERENCE NUMBER FEE NAME
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LUA 15-000168 PLAN -Fence Permit
Technology Fee
Printed On: 3/30/2015 Prepared By: Angelea Wickstrom
TRANSACTION
TYPE
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Fee Payment
Fee Payment
Transaction Date: March 13, 2015
PAYMENT
METHOD
Credit Card
Credit Card
SUBTOTAL
TOTAL
AMOUNT PAID
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$100.00
$3.00
$103.00
$103.00
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMf
PLANNING DIVISION
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIAL FENCE PERMIT
DATE:
PROJECT NUMBER:
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT MANAGER:
OWNER:
PROJECT LOCATION:
PARCEL NUMBER:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
&ANALYSIS:
FENCE LOCATION:
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LUA15-000168
5628 NE 23rd St Special Fence Permit
Angelea Wickstrom, Assistant Planner
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Kevin Denis
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6100 NE 3rd St
Renton, WA 98059
5628 NE 23rd St
0323059322
CONCURRENCE
DATE /5
NAME
Jennifer T. Henning
Vanessa Dolbee
The applicant has requested approval of a Special Fence Permit for the installation of
a 6 foot fence along the front yard (south) property line of 5628 NE 23rd St. The
property is located within the R-1 zone. The proposed fence would have a maximum
height of 6 feet and would encroach into the required 30 foot front yard setback. Th,
proposed 6 foot fence would be located 25 feet from the existing paved travel lane
and directly on the property line for 123 linear feet of the 264 foot frontage (See
Exhibit 2). A maximum 4 foot fence is proposed on the remaining 141 feet of
frontage on the south property line as well, as on the entire east property line. The
applicant proposes to install permanent landscaping within the public right-of-way,
along the front of the fence. landscaping including Flowering Dogwood trees and
low growing shrubs are proposed within the public right of way along the length of
the 6-foot portion of fence to prevent a blank wall appearance (Exhibit 2). No city
street improvements are proposed in this location at this time. The proposed fence
would be constructed with vinyl and consist of light gray, wood-grain panels with
white trim and post (See Exhibit 3).
D Clear Vision Area
[x] Front Yard
D RearYard
0 Rear Yard Along a Street
D Side Yard
D Side Yard Along a Street
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CITY 01-n.ENTON
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, Renton WA 98057
Phone: (425) 430-7200
www.rentonwa.gov
SPECIAL FENCE
PERMIT
APPLICATION ALL REQUESTED ITEMS MUST BE PROVIDED IN
ORDER TO PROCESS THIS APPLICATION
1. Property Address: __ S.,_Co=---"-'J....,.~.____N_\-'-::;--'"'-;}""""3'--r1_c__.5'""'"r __________ _
2. Tax Assessor Number: 03,.} 3vs-CJ :, ) )..
3. Property Owner: _ ___._/(e...,fl.)J"'-'-'-1-"-'n-~S'-I'-',:....._~=-"'-'-'-'\'-"\'------
/ / .1 .... 0 N~ 7 re ,,-1 Mailing Address :---'(O~~uc....=_,..._-'-1-__ _:2""---'---.c..--City/State: Rur+-on ,c., ;1.t/ Zip: ~t:30.,,;-7
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4. Contact Person: ___ ~_~1L~a~5~c,~I;;,;,~· ~v< ___ Daytime Phone: __________ _
Mailing Address: ____________ City/State:, ______ Zip:, ___ _
5. Maximum Height of Proposed Fence: _ __._......_ __________________ _
6. Type of Material to be Used for Fence: \J1n~I ) \/;'¥, u,c,+c~ c)io;YJ /,~k.
7. Distance from Proposed Fence to Property Line: on pruf?er:tJ J:n<L
8. Project Value: __________ _
9. Describe Landscaping to be Installed: rvihc shrub'> (!ow) C'-<vl ~ )hie,// +/QV¥1'1/
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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, correct, and complete and that the applicable requirements of the City of Renton
will be met. I understand that this application is valid for six months from the application date. If a permit is not issued
during this time period, the application will become void. This application does not constitute a permit to work. Work is
not to commence until the building permit is posted on premises where work is to be perfomned. Certification is hereby
rendered that no work is to be done except as described, and that all work shall conform to the applicable codes. Work in
public rights-of-way and/or utility easements are not authorized under this application.
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