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Home My WebLink AboutLUA16-000375_Report 1DEPARTMENT OF corv UNITY AND 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: May 27, 2016 LUA16-000375 Brockway Special Fence Permit Angelea Weihs, Assistant Planner Alexander Brockway 438 WILLIAMS AVES RENTON, WA 98057 438 Williams Ave S 7231501665 Jennifer T. Henning Vanessa Dolbee Sabrina Mirante Jennifer Cisneros Angelea Weihs The applicant has requested approval of a Special Fence Permit for the installation of . a 6 foot cedar fence along the side yard along a street (south) property line of 438 Williams Ave S. The property is located within the R-14 zone. The proposed fence would have a maximum height of 6 feet and would be setback from the sidewalk and property line a minimum of 24 inches (See Exhibit 1). The proposed fence would be constructed utilizing treated grade 2 cedar boards, with the graded side facing the street. The posts would be spaced approximately 8-foot on center, except where restricted by available length. Landscaping including Emerald Green Arborvitae and Mondo Grass is proposed within the 2-foot setback along the full length of the fence to prevent a blank wall appearance (Exhibit 3). The existing fence in this location (See exhibit 4) is a 4 foot tall metal chain link fence. While the existing fence does comply with Renton Municipal Code fence regulations, the applicant's proposed cedar fence does meet the intent of RMC4-4-040, which serves to maintain and/or create aesthetically pleasing neighborhoods, which can be obtained by encouraging high quality materials. D Clear Vision Area D Front Yard D RearYard D Rear Yard Along a Street D Side Yard [i] Side Yard Along a Street Page 1 of 2 DEPARTMENT OF COi'. UNITY AND 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: June 01, 2016 LUA16-000375 Brockway Special Fence Permit Angelea Weihs, Assistant Planner Alexander Brockway 438 WILLIAMS AVES RENTON, WA 98057 438 Williams Ave S 7231501665 The applicant has requested approval of a Special Fence Permit for the installation of a maximum 6 foot cedar fence within the side yard along a street setback (south property line) of 438 Williams Ave S. The property is located within the R-14 zone. The applicant proposes a 24 inch landscape strip between the property line and fence, rather than the required eight feet per RMC4-4-040D.3.e.ii (See Exhibit 1). The proposed fence would be constructed utilizing treated grade 2 cedar boards, with the graded side facing the street. The posts would be spaced approximately 8-foot on center, except where restricted by available length. The applicant is proposing landscaping which includes Emerald Green Arborvitae and Mondo Grass within the 2 foot setback along the full length of the fence (Exhibit 3). The applicant argues that, due to the small size of the backyard, a two foot setback, rather than an eight foot setback, would be more appropriate in order to preserve more private yard area. City staff agrees with the applicant's justification for reduced setback, however staff has determined that two feet is insufficient for an adequate landscape buffer. Therefore staff recommends approval of this Special Fence Permit request with conditions that, the landscaped setback is increased from 2 feet to 5 feet, the landscape strip is installed according to the landscape requirements established in RMC4-4-040D.3.e.iii, the finished face of the fence shall be oriented to the street, and the Dogwood tree within the side yard along a street setback is retained and protective measures put in place. D Clear Vision Area D Front Yard D RearYard D Rear Yard Along a Street D Side Yard @ Side Yard Along a Street Page 1 of 3 City of Renton Department of Communi Economic Development Brockway Special Fence Permit FENCE DESIGN: [iil Increased Setbacks from Sidewalks D Modulation of Fence [iil Ornamental Materials or Construction [iil Permanent Landscaping [iil Quality Fence Materials Administrative Special Fence Permit LUAlG-000375 [iil Similar to Design & Material of Surrounding Fence EVALUATION CRITERIA: Improves Privacy: Achieved Limits Blank walls Along Walkway: Achieved In Scale with Neighborhood: Achieved Does Not Create a Traffic Hazard : Achieved Aesthetically Pleasing: Achieved DECISION: Approved with Conditions* *CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1 The Dogwood tree within the side yard along a street setback shall be retained and protective measures put in place during fence installation. 2 The finished face of the fence shall be oriented to the street. 3 There shall be a minimum distance of 5 feet between the property line and proposed fence. 4 The 5 foot landscape strip shall be planted with 11 ground cover plants (minimum 4 inch pots} per 5 linear feet and 5 low shrubs (minimum mature height of 3 feet} per 5 linear feet, and shall comply with the planting standards of RMC4-4-040D.3.e.iv-vi. An updated landscape plan shall be submitted to the Current Planning Project Manager for review and approval prior to fence installation. SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION : /tr:"h;JD,1-j)J!k June 01, 2016 ~"'Jennifer Henning, Planning Director Date ADVISORY NOTE: The applicant shou Id 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. Page 2 of 3 City of Renton Department of Communi Brockway Special Fence Permit Economic Development Administrative Special Fence Permit LUA16-000375 Appeals of permit issuance must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on June 15, 2016, 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 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. Page 3 of 3 .... ' : 1 ( l ~ \) \.f"'s ',! I I .,s , \ C \ i ~i '\., J 2. ?..' 17-... 'J 1'-J .. ... :,.. f') N .... -t j ~ ...Q J _,. ~' :, •• ~ c,.. (.J\ V\ V, e 1\ I.:) i) ' I I I I ..J I 1 ' ~ i.,. ,0 ,. J ~·' '~ .. ..,; .. ' . ~.) EXHIBIT 1 \. -I '" f -< ' _g_ I); . '- ' + L I'- l Special Fence Permit Landscaping Addendum: Trees: EXHIBIT 2 Trees will be placed along the sidewalk, in front of the fence, spaced on approximately 3ft centers. 2.5 Qt Emerald Green Arborvitae Drought Resistant Plants: Mondo Grass, and Variegated Liriope will be placed between the trees along the sidewalk. Dwarf Mondo Grass 3 1/4 in. Pots (18-Pack) variegated uriop"' 3 1 ·4 in. Pots (18-Pack) W,,1ethe !'i,stRe-voew + Qu-n~& An•-'" 11) + "" h'e-,o• + '""""""'''"•-•<•I+ High Quality Ground Covering: 3/Sin pea gravel will be used as a ground covering to inhibit the growth of weeds. For a cohesive look, I will use gravel that matches the gravel used as a covering in the other front and side yard garden beds. 3;3· Pea Gravel Dark DKPG Pea Gravel Dart. is medwn •. _-.,,,.1 -} 1-. >:-1 ·,.,,varies in "iize from ·313 to 1/8 inch stone It conta1'is .-1,·:: ~ti· ,:,1_.r-: tumoled stones vlfth tan and grey hues \IVrth the'· ,:i,~. J. ·s-~ d ;.1=,~s in !he material 1t l.a/s in place wrth fewe· JJ -: r-~1. ·;·ones II is r»osl commonlji used as dnveway gra\•·: '• ::·11.1 -:1· ,., .. gti 1r see tc easily walk on maklllg it pertec! fo ,_·,,1n·._ ~-.. " c,: ~ uns and pla','grounds It can a!sc 0€ us<::d t-: 1 ~. -·1 .. ,,:.,'"' ~(· :,1 _:ations S29 DO EXHIBIT 3 ' ' ' I ,_ (. .- ! L , . ' l -'--V 1 '2 ' ,_,.I s ,-j " . ,... (--V : _)' ' - 0 \. -.-. \ . --~ I ~ I . -(., '