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A. ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION 1:2] APPROVAL DoENIAL
REPORT DATE:
Project Name:
Owner:
Applicant:
Contact:
File Number:
Project Manager:
Project Summary:
Project Location:
Site Area:
October 29, 2015
Bernasconi 4 Unit Townhomes
Joe Bernasconi, PO Box 1343, Renton, WA 98057
Same as above
Same as above
LUAlS-000740 MOD
Jill Ding, Senior Planner
The applicant is requesting 3 modifications to the following Renton Municipal Code
sections: Urban Design Regulations (RMC 4-3-100), Parking, Loading and Driveway
Regulations (RMC 4-4-080), and Refuse and Recyclable Standards (RMC 4-4-090) for the
construction of a 4-unit townhome development within the Residential Multi-family-
Urban (RM-U) zone.
Urban Design Regulations: The applicant is requesting a modification from RMC 4-3-
lOOE.5 Ground Level Details "Any facade visible to the public shall be comprised of at
least fifty percent (50%) transparent windows and/or doors for at least the portion of
the ground floor facade that is between four feet (4') and eight feet (8') above ground
(as measured on the true elevation)."
Parking, Loading and Driveway Regulations: The applicant is requesting a modification
from RMC 4-4-0SOF.10.d Parking Spaces Required Based on Land Use. The proposal for
four attached dwellings in the RM-U zone requires a minimum and a maximum of 6
parking spaces on the project site. The applicant is proposing a two car garage for each
unit, which results in a total of 8 parking spaces on site.
Refuse and Recyclable Standards: The applicant is requesting a modification from RMC
4-4-090D, which provides size requirements for common refuse and recyclable deposit
area. The applicant is proposing individual refuse and recyclable collection areas within
the individual garages of each townhome unit.
520 Williams Avenue S
0.14 acres
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I B. EXHIBITS:
Exhibit 1: Staff Report
Exhibit 2: 1" Floor (Garage) Level Plan
Exhibit 3: Exterior Elevations
Exhibit 4: Refuse and Recyclable Plan
Exhibit 5: Email from Waste Management
I C. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Owner(s) of Record:
2. 2oning Classification:
3. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation:
Joe Bernasconi
PO Box 1343
Renton, WA 98057
RM-U
Urban Center -Downtown (UC-D)
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4. Existing Site Use: Single family residence and associated detached
accessory structures proposed for removal.
5. Neighborhood Characteristics:
a. North:
b. East:
c. South:
d. West:
6. Site Area:
I 0. FINDINGS OF FACT {FOF}:
Detached Single Family, R-14 (formerly RM-U) zone
Detached Single Family, R-14 (formerly RM-U) zone
Detached Single Family, R-14 (formerly RM-U) zone
Detached Single Family and St. Andrews Masonic Lodge, R-14 {formerly RM-U)
zone
0.14
1. The project site is located at 520 Williams Avenue S.
2. The project site is currently developed with an existing single family residence and associated detached
accessory structures proposed for removal.
3. Access to the site would be provided via a driveway access off of Williams Avenue S.
4. The property is located within the Residential High Density (HD) Comprehensive Plan land use
designation. However, this project is vested to the Urban Center -Downtown (UC-D) Comprehensive
Plan land use designation.
5. The site is located within the Residential-14 (R-14) zoning classification, however this project is vested
to the Residential Multi-Family-Urban (RM-U) zone.
6. Representatives from various city departments have reviewed the application materials to identify and
address issues raised by the proposed development. These comments are contained in the official file,
and the essence of the comments has been incorporated into the appropriate sections of this report
and the Departmental Recommendation at the end of this report.
7. Comprehensive Plan Compliance: The site is vested to the Urban Center -Downtown (UC-D)
Comprehensive Plan land use designation. The Urban Center -Downtown (UC-D) is expected to
redevelop as a destination shopping area providing neighborhood, citywide, and sub-regional services
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and mixed-use residential development. UC-D residential development is expected to support urban
scale multi-family projects at high densities, consistent with Urban Center policies. Site planning and
infrastructure will promote a pedestrian scale environment and amenities. The proposal is compliant
with the following Comprehensive Plan land use policies if 21! conditions of approval are met:
Compliance Comprehensive Plan Analysis
', ' ' ,' ',
Objective CD-C: Promote reinvestment in and upgrade of existing residential
,/ neighborhoods through redevelopment of small, underutilized parcels with infill
development, modification and alteration of older housing stock, and improvements to
streets and sidewalks to increase property values.
Policy CD-18. Architecture of new structures in established areas should be visually
compatible with other structures on the site and with adjacent development.
Visual compatibility should be evaluated using the following criteria:
a. Where there are differences in height (e.g., new two-story development
,/ adjacent to single-story structures), the architecture of the new structure
should include details and elements of design such as window treatment,
roof type, entries, or porches that reduce the visual mass of the structure.
b. Garages, whether attached or detached, should be constructed using the
same pattern of development established in the vicinity.
C. Structures should have entries, windows, and doors located to maintain
privacy in neighboring yards and buildings.
Policy LU-190. Allow stand-alone residential development of various types and urban
,/ densities in portions of Centers not conducive to commercial development, or in the
Urban Center in districts designated for residential use.
Policy LU-193. Renton's Urban Center should be maintained and redeveloped with
supporting land use decisions and projects that accomplish the following objectives:
1) Enhance existing neighborhoods by creating investment opportunities in
quality urban scale development;
2) Promote housing opportunities close to employment and commercial areas;
,/ 3) Support development of an extensive transportation system to reduce
dependency on automobiles;
4) Strive for urban densities that use land more efficiently;
5) Maximize the benefit of public investment in infrastructure and services;
6) Reduce costs of and time required for permitting; and
7) Evaluate and mitigate environmental impacts.
Policy LU-202. Development and redevelopment of Urban Center -Downtown should
,/ strive for urban density and intensity of uses.
Policy LU-204. Projects in the Urban Center -Downtown should achieve an urban
,/ density and intensity of development that is greater than typical suburban
neighborhoods. Characteristics of urban intensity include no or little setbacks, taller
structures, mixed-uses, structured parking, urban plazas and amenities within buildings.
,/ Policy LU-207. Maximize the use of existing urban services and civic amenities and
revitalize the City's downtown by promoting medium to high-density residential
development in the downtown area. Allowed densities should conform to the criteria
for Urban Centers in the Countywide Planning Policies.
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8. Modification Analysis: The applicant is requesting a modification from the Urban Design Regulations,
specifically RMC 4-3-lOOE.5 Building Architectural Design which includes the following requirement:
"Any facade visible to the public shall be comprised of at least fifty percent (50%) transparent windows
and/or doors for at least the portion of the ground floor facade that is between four feet (4') and eight
feet (8') above ground (as measured on the true elevation)." The proposal is compliant with the
following modification criteria, pursuant to RMC 4-3-lOOF and 4-9-250. Therefore, staff is
recommending approval of the requested modification as noted below:
Compliance Urban Design Regulation Mocll.ficatlon Crlter.la. and Analysis
·•. . . .·
a. The project as a whole meets the intent of the minimum standards and guidelines in
subsections El, E2, E3, E4, ES, E6, and E7 of the design regulations.
Staff Comment: The applicant contends it is not structurally possible to comply with the
SO% window and/or door requirement on the ground level fa~ade facing Williams
Avenue S. Due to the current location of the staircase it is not possible to achieve SO%
windows and doors along the ground level facade while maintaining building code &
the structural shear of the building. In lieu of windows in order to odd better street
appearance the applicant has proposed brick around the building and on the entry posts
as well as enhanced landscaping to reduce the visual bulk of the building ond enhance
,/ the pedestrian environment.
Staff has reviewed the modification request and concurs with the applicant's assertion
that it is not possible to comply with the 50% window and door requirement along the
ground level fa~ade facing Williams Avenue S due to the location of the staircase. The
project as a whole meets the intent and minimum standards and guidelines af the
Urban Design Regulations. The only minimum standard that cannot be met is the
requirement for 50% transparent windows and/or doors an the ground floor fm;ade
facing Williams Avenue S. The applicant has proposed brick around the building and on
the entry posts as well as enhanced landscaping to mitigate for the reduction in
windows and comply with the intent and guidelines of subsection ES Ground Level
Details.
b. The requested modification meets the intent and guidelines of the applicable design
,/ standard.
Stott Comment: See previous discussion under criterion 'a' above.
c. The modification will not have a detrimental effect on nearby properties and the City
as a whole.
Staff Comment: The applicant contends that the current design will not be injurious to
other properties in the vicinity of the project. In fact the new proposed structure will
,/ enhance the neighborhood as it would replace an existing home that is a dilapidated
structure with many negative visual characteristics.
Staff concurs with the applicant's assertion that the proposed structure would enhance
the neighborhood through the replacement of a rundown single family residence with a
four unit townhome development that complies with the Urban Design Regulations.
,/
d. The deviation manifests high quality design.
Staff Comment: See previous discussion under criterion 'a' above.
,/ e. The modification will enhance the pedestrian environment on the abutting and/or
adjacent streets and/or pathways.
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Staff_ Comment: See previous discussion under criterion 'a' above.
f. Substantially implements the policy direction of the policies and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and the Community Design Element and the
,/ proposed modification is the minimum adjustment necessary to implement these
policies and objectives.
Sta[[ Comment: See FOF 7, Comprehensive Plan Analysis.
g. Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental
,/
protection and maintainability intended by the Code requirements, based upon
sound engineering judgment.
Sta[[ Comment: See previous discussion under criterion 'a' above.
h. Will not be injurious to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
,/ Sta[[ Comment: See previous discussion under criterion 'c' above.
i.
,/
Conforms to the intent and purpose of the Code.
Sta[[ Comment: See previous discussion under criterion 'a'.
,/
j. Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended; and
Sta[[ Comment: See previous discussion under criterion 'a'.
k. Will not create adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
,/
Sta[[ Comment: See previous discussion under criterion 'c'.
9. Modification Analysis: The applicant is requesting a modification from RMC 4-4-080F.10.d Parking
Spaces Required Based on Land Use in order to exceed the maximum number of 6 parking spaces
permitted and allow a total of 8 spaces within 2 car garages below each townhome unit. The proposal is
compliant with the following modification criteria, pursuant to RMC 4-9-250. Therefore, staff is
recommending approval of the requested modification, as noted below:
Compliance i>arking. Modification Criteria and Analysis .
..
a. Substantially implements the policy direction of the policies and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and the Community Design Element and the
,/ proposed modification is the minimum adjustment necessary to implement these
policies and objectives.
Sta[[ Comment: See FOF 7, Comprehensive Plan Analysis.
b. Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental
protection and maintainability intended by the Code requirements, based upon
sound engineering judgment.
Staff_ Comment: The applicant contends that the modification request to permit 8
,/ parking spaces on the project site would meet the intent of the parking standards to
provide adequate parking for the residents of the townhomes. The applicant further
contends that the additional 2 spaces are needed as there is limited street parking in the
vicinity of the project site. In addition, the proposed townhomes include a side load
design for the garages so the garages will not be visible from Williams Avenue S.
Staff concurs the proposed modification would meet the objectives of function and
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maintainability intended by the parking regulations. The proposed two additional
parking spaces would allow for the current townhome design with 2 car garages below
each townhame unit. The garages would be private garages attached to each
tawnhame unit, which is similar to a single family residence as opposed to an
apartment style development where the parking is located within common areas to be
shared by all af the units. Therefore the proposed 2 car garages would be appropriate.
c. Will not be injurious to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
Sta[t Comment: The applicant contends that the proposal for the 2 additional parking
spaces would not be injurious to other properties in the vicinity as there is limited
parking available on the street and the provision for 2 car garages below each
townhome unit would provide adequate parking far the residents on site. In addition,
the townhomes include a side load design for the garages and no surface parking
,/ reducing the adverse visual impact of garages fronting on Williams Avenue S.
Staff concurs that the proposed 2 additional parking spaces would nat be injurious to
other properties in the vicinity. The provision for 2 additional parking spaces on site
would reduce the impact af the proposed development on existing street parking and
the proposed side load design for the garages would result in a superior design for the
townhomes allowing for additional landscaping along Williams Avenue S and additional
far;ade treatments which would enhance the pedestrian environment.
d. Conforms to the intent and purpose of the Code.
,/
Staff Comment: See comments under criterion 'a'.
e. Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended; and
,/
Staff Comment: See comments under criterion 'a'.
f. Will not create adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
,/
Sta[t Comment: See comments under criterion 'c'.
10. Modification Analysis: The applicant is requesting a modification from RMC 4-4-080 Refuse and
Recyclables Standards in order to provide individual bins for refuse and recyclable deposit areas. The
proposal is compliant with the following modification criteria, pursuant to RMC 4-9-250. Therefore,
staff is recommending approval of the requested modification, as noted below:
Compliance Refuse and Recycling Modification Criteria and Analysis
a. Substantially implements the policy direction of the policies and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and the Community Design Element and the
,/ proposed modification is the minimum adjustment necessary to implement these
policies and objectives.
Sta[[ Comment: See FOF 7, Comprehensive Plan Analysis.
b. Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental
protection and maintainability intended by the Code requirements, based upon
sound engineering judgment.
,/ Staff Comment: The applicant contends that the proposal for individual refuse and
recycling bins for each town home unit would meet the objectives intended by the
refuse and recyclable standards. The applicant is proposing to provide a total of 8
square feet within the individual garages attributable to each townhome for garbage
and recycling bins. In addition, Waste Management has been contacted and they have
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no objection to the proposal for individual bins {Exhibit 5). Waste Management also
provided the applicant with the dimensions for the refuse and recycling bins /19 inches x
23. 75 inches and 24 inches x 27 inches). No yard waste bins as the onsite landscaping
would be maintained by o landscape maintenance company. According to the applicant,
a total of 8 bins would be required for the 4 townhomes resulting in a total lineal curb
space of 14 feet. After the deduction of the driveway width, the project site would have
a total of 24 feet of usable curb space available for curb side pick-up, which exceeds the
14 feet that is required.
Staff concurs the proposed modification would meet the objectives of function and
maintainability intended by the refuse and recycling standards. The proposed
townhomes are proposed to function more similarly to single family residential
development {that happens to be attached) than a typical multi-family development
which hos shared common improvements. The proposed townhomes would have
private two car garages beneath each unit and adequate area is proposed within each
unit for garbage and recycling bins. The proposal for adequate area within the garages
and along the curb for refuse and recyclable deposit areas meets the objectives of the
refuse and recycling standards.
c. Will not be injurious to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
Staff Comment: The applicant contends that the proposal to locate individual garbage
and recycling bins within the garage units is not injurious to other properties in the ,, vicinity and the bins would not be visible by the public, where as a common dumpster
would be visible to surrounding properties.
Staff concurs that the proposal to locate the garbage and recycling bins inside the
private garages would not be injurious to other properties in the vicinity.
d. Conforms to the intent and purpose of the Code. ,,
Staff Comment: See comments under criterion 'b'.
e. Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended; and ,,
Staff Comment: See comments under criterion 'b'.
f. Will not create adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity. ,,
Staff Comment: See comments under criterion 'c'.
I f. CONCLUSIONS:
1. The property is located within the Residential High Density (HD) Comprehensive Plan land use
designation. However, this project is vested to the Urban Center -Downtown (UC-D) Comprehensive
Plan land use designation and complies with the goals and policies established with this designation.
2. The site is located within the Residential-14 (R-14) zoning classification, however this project is vested
to the Residential Multi-Family-Urban (RM-U) zone. This proposal complies with the zoning and
development standards established with this designation provided the applicant complies with City
Code.
3. The proposed townhome development complies with the modification criteria for the requested
modifications to the Urban Design Regulations, Parking Standards, and Refuse and Recycling Standards.
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I F. DECISION:
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The Bernasconi 4 Unit Townhomes Modifications, File No. LUA15-000740, are approved.
DATE OF DECISION ON LAND USE ACTION:
SIGNATURE:
Jennifer Henning, Planning Director
TRANSMITTED this 29'" day of October, 2015 to the Owner/Applicant/Contact:
Owner/Applicant/Contact:
Joe Bernasconi
PO Box 1343
Renton, WA 98057
TRANSMITTED this 29'" day of October, 2015 to the Parties of Record:
No parties of record
TRANSMITTED this 29'" day of October, 2015 to the following:
Jennifer Henning, Planning Director
Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Manager
Jan Conklin, Development Services
Vanessa Dolbee, Current Planning Manager
Fire Marshal
G. LAND USE ACTION APPEALS, REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION, & EXPIRATION:
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The administrative land use decision will become final if the decision is not appealed within 14 days of the
decision date.
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 November 12, 2015. An appeal of the decision must be filed within the
14-day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680), together with the required fee to the Hearing
Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. RMC 4-8-110.B governs appeals to the
Hearing Examiner and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City
Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510.
EXPIRATION: The administrative short plat decision will expire two (2) years from the date of decision. A single
one (1) year extension may be requested pursuant to RMC 4-7-070.M.
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
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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.
THE APPEARANCE OF FAIRNESS DOCTRINE: provides that no ex parte (private one-on-one) communications
may occur concerning the land use decision. The Doctrine applies not only to the initial decision, but to Appeals
to the Hearing Examiner as well. All communications after the decision/approval date must be made in writing
through the Hearing Examiner. All communications are public record and this permits all interested parties to
know the contents of the communication and would allow them to openly rebut the evidence in writing. Any
violation of this doctrine could result in the invalidation of the appeal by the Court.
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Fw: 520 Williams aves. 4 unit new construction
Below is also an email from Waste Management stating that they are ok with this setup for the 4 units.
Best Regards,
Joe Bernasconi
Real Estate Consultant
Office: 425.277.5900
Direct: 2.53.740.2119
*Voted a 5 Star Real Estate Agent for 2010-2014 by Seattle Magazine.
From: Reeves, Leroy <lreevesl@wm.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 10:52 AM
To: Joe Bernasconi
Subject: 520 Williams aves. 4 unit new construction
Waste management is ok with setting up service for 4 different units for this site instead of making the customer have
dumpster service. They have the option for a few different container sizes outside of the regular commercial dumpsters.
Leroy Reeves
Inside Commercial Rep
Lreevesl@wm.com
Waste Management
Pacific Northwest/ Brittish Columbia Area
Tel: {800) 592-9995 Western Washington
Tel: {877) 466-4668 Eastern Washington/Idaho
Tel: {800) 808-5901 Oregon
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT --------Kenton®
A. ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION ~APPROVAL 4---i 11'\.II :I ire: 11; ..
ln/a-.9 REPORT DA TE:
Project Nome:
Owner:
Applicant:
Contact:
File Number:
Project Manager:
Project Summary:
Project Location:
Site Area:
October 29, 2015 '
DATE
Bernasconi 4 Unit Town homes
. Joe Bernasconi, PO Box 1343, Renton, WA 98057 t JR::D f. §5 0...
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Same as above
Same as above
LUAlS-000740 MOD
Jill Ding, Senior Planner
The applicant is requesting 3 modifications to the following Renton Municipal Code
sections: Urban Design Regulations (RMC 4-3-100), Parking, Loading and Driveway
Regulations (RMC 4-4-080), and Refuse and Recyclable Standards (RMC 4-4-090) for the
construction of a 4-unit townhome development within the Residential Multi-family-
Urban (RM-U) zone.
Urban Design Regulations: The applicant is requesting a modification from RMC 4-3-
lOOE.5 Ground Level Details "Any facade visible to the public shall be comprised of at
least fifty percent (50%) transparent windows and/or doors for at least the portion of
the ground floor facade that is between four feet (4') and eight feet (8') _above ground
(as measured on the true elevation)."
Parking, Loading and Driveway Regulations: The applicant is requesting a modification
from RMC 4-4-0SOF.10.d Parking Spaces Required Based on Land Use. The proposal for
four attached dwellings in the RM-U zone requires a minimum and a maximum of 6
parking spaces on the project site. The applicant is proposing a two car garage for each
unit, which results in a total of 8 parking spaces on site.
Refuse and Recyclable Standards: The applicant is requesting a modification from RMC
4-4-090D, which provides size requirements for common refuse and recyclable deposit
area. The applicant is proposing individual refuse and recyclable collection areas within
the individual garages of each townhome unit.
520 Williams Avenue S
0.14 acres
Project Location Map
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMI Y
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
LAND USE PERMIT MASTER APPLICATION
PROPERTY OWNER(S)
NAME:
Joe Bernasconi
ADDRESS:
PO Box 1343
CITY: ZIP:
Renton 98057
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
253-740-2119
APPLICANT (if other than owner)
NAME:
COMPANY (if applicable):
ADDRESS:
CITY: ZIP:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
CONTACT PERSON
NAME:
Joe Bernasconi
COMPANY (if applicable):
ADDRESS:
PO Box 1343
CITY: ZIP:
Renton 98057
TELEPHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS:
253-740-2119
JoeB@Windermere.com
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PROJECT INFORMATION
PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME:
Bernasconi 4 Unit Townhome
PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE:
520 Williams Ave S
Renton WA 98057
KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S):
7231501545
EXISTING LAND USE(S): Single Family Residential
PROPOSED LAND USE(S): 4 units
EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION:
PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION
(if applicable)
EXISTING ZONING: RM-U
PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable):
SITE AREA (in square feet): 6000
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PUBLIC ROADWAYS TO BE
DEDICATED: 500
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS:
n/a
PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET
ACRE (if applicable) 33
NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable)
1
NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable):
4
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DEPARTMENT OF COM Ml Y
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): PROJEcT VALUE:
1
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS (if applicable): 5430
IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF
ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE
SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable):
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): 0
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS (if applicable): 0
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): 0
NET FLOOR AREA ON NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if
applicable): 0
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW
PROJECT (if applicable): 0
0 AQUIFIER PROTECTION AREA ONE
0 AOUIFIER PROTECTION AREA TWO
D FLOOD HAZARD AREA
D GEOLOGIC HAZARD
D HABITAT CONSERVATION
D SHORELINE STREAMS & LAKES
D WETLANDS
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
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(Attach legal description on separate sheet with the followina information included}
SITUATE IN THE SW QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 23, RANGE 05, IN THE CITY OF RENTON,
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON
AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP
I, (Print Name/s) Joe Bernasconi, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that I am (please check
one) ~ the current owner of the property involved in this application or D the authorized representative to act for a corporation (please
attach proof of authorization) and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith are in all
respects and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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Date Signature of Owner/Representative Date
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
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COUNTY OF KING )
1 certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that 'JO t D t (NI\) co NI signed this instrument and
acknowledge it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purpose mentioned in the instrument.
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
COMMISSION EXPIRES
MAY 19, 2018
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To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is in regards to a new building permit/demo permit located at 520 Williams Ave S
Renton WA 98057 (King County Parcel #7231501545). I am writing this letter to request a
formal modification to the current RMC 4 9 250DD.
Current City code only allows for a minimum & maximum of 6 parking stalls for this project. We
are requesting that you grant a variance to allow 8 parking spaces within our designed
proposal. Due to the configuration of the site, the existing zoning and design regulations & site
setbacks we have designed a building that would best follow as many city standards as possible.
Please take this request into consideration as it would be helpful for the building to offer
enough parking for each unit as street parking is very limited in this area of the city.
Please don't hesitate to contact Joe anytime with questions in regards to this modification
request.
egards,
Joe Bernasconi
253-740-2119
JoeB@Windermere.com
520 Williams Modification
Parking Requirements
PERMIT 915002961
The intent of RMC 4 4 080E.10.d is to provide a means of regulating parking to promote the health,
safety, morals, general welfare and aesthetics of the City of Renton by specifying the off-street parking
and loading requirements for all uses permitted within the code.
The current design has a total of 8 parking spaces on the site and current code only allows for 6 parking
spaces. Our current design implements the policy direction of the policies and objectives of the
Comprehensive plan land use element and the proposed modification is the minimum adjustment
necessary to implement these policies. The proposed design has a minimal visual impact as these
garages are not a front load from the main visual fa~ade of the building but rather are accessed off a
side load approach. With the side load approach this will meet the objectives & safety, function and
appearance intended by the code requirements. The parking spaces are not surface parking so there will
be a minimal appearance impact within this proposal.
The current design will not be injurious to other properties within the vicinity and will not create
adverse impacts to other properties. The current design meets all other design/density requirements
and with the existing site difficulties & lot configuration this 8 car garage design is necessary based on a
sound engineering judgement.
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RECEIPT EG00044317
BILLING CONTACT
Joe Bernasconi
PO Box 1343
Renton, WA 98057
REFERENCE NUMBER FEE NAME
LUA15-000740 PLAN -Modification
Technology Fee
Printed On: October 08, 2015 Prepared Bv: Jill DinQ
J CITY OF ~ ---------Renton~
TRANSACTION
TYPE
Fee Payment
Fee Payment
Transaction Date: October 08, 2015
PAYMENT
METHOD
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SUB TOTAL
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$13.50
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$463.50
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