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Home My WebLink AboutReport 1CITY OF RENTOl\ DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM Date: April 29, 2014 To: City Clerk's Office From: Sabrina Mirante Subject: Land Use File Closeout Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City Clerk's Office Project Name: 2823 Dayton Ave NE Residential Design Modification LUA (file) Number: LUA-14-000465, MOD Cross-References: AKA's: Project Manager: Angelea Wickstrom Acceptance Date: April 7, 2014 Applicant: Brad Nicholson Owner: Same Contact: PID Number: 3345100015 ERC Determination: Date: Anneal Period Ends: Administrative Decision: Approved Date: April 7, 2014 Anneal Period Ends: Anril 24. 2014 Public Hearing Date: Date Appealed to HEX: By Whom: HEX Decision: Date: Anneal Period Ends: Date Appealed to Council: By Whom: Council Decision: Date: Mylar Recording Number: Project Description: Roof pitch modification for lesser slope than minimum in Residential Design Standards Location: 2823 Dayton Ave NE Comments: ERC Determination Types: DNS -Determination of Non-Significance; DNS-M -Determination of Non-Significance-Mitigated; DS -Determination of Significance. PLAN REVIEW COMMEN19(LUA14-000465) Ill-rt Cityof, ____ ___.. J ':. s I l I CJ fl ---···----· PLAN ADDRESS: 2823 DAYTON NE AVE RENTON, WA 98056-2224 APPLICATION DATE: 04/07/2014 DESCRIPTION: Roof pitch modification for lesser slope than minimum in Residential Design Standards. -······--·---- April 29, 2014 Page 1 of 1 DEPARTMENT OF cor ..... UNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MODIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR PROJECTS WITHIN THE R-4 AND R-8 ZONES ~ APPROVAL D DENIAL EVALUATION FORM & DECISION An "X" is shown in the applicable residential design requirement box. When an alternative is employed that requires a modification, the staff evaluation is written on the lines below. The decision to approve or deny the requested modification can be found at the conclusion of this form. PROJECT NAME: 2823 Dayton Ave NE Residential Design Modification PROJECT NUMBER: LUA 14-000465, MOD PROJECT MANAGER: Angelea Wickstrom, Planning Specialist APPLICANT: Brad Nicholson 2302 NE 28th St RENTON, WA 98056 ZONING DESIGNATION: Residential -8 dwelling units per acre (R-8) PROJECT LOCATION: 2823 Dayton Ave NE SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a modification of the Residential Design Standards (RMC 4-2-115) on a proposed 2,595 square foot single-family house. The proposed project site is 9,362 square feet located in the Residential -8 dwelling units per acre (R- 8) zone. The applicant is requesting approval of a lower roof pitch than the minimum standard to provide a varied roof pitch lower than 6:12. The proposed roof pitch is 4:12. The applicant asserts that this roof pitch best matches the style of home to be constructed and still meets the guidelines of the Roofs section in the Residential Design Standards. 1. Roof Choose one: 0 Hip or gabled with at least 6:12 pitch; or D Shed roof; or [:gJ Alternative that meets guidelines (Explain) City of Renton Department of Com y and Economic Development Administrative 2823 Dayton Ave NE Residential Design Modification Report of April 10, 2014 fication Request Report & Decision LUA 14-000465, MOD Page 2 of 3 The applicant states and staff concurs that the proposed roof pitch of 4:12 will match the design and character of the modern architectural style of the home (see house elevations in Exhibit 1). The applicant notes in the request that the style of the home is "consistent with the approval of architecture design approved in Renton located at Mainvue Homes Honey Creek East and other popular Renton R-8 developments." The applicant feels that the roof pitch of 4: 12 blends and integrates with the design of the home. Within the municipal code, the guidelines for the "Roof" standard states: "roofs shall represent o variety of forms and profiles that odd character and relief to the landscape of the neighborhood". The applicant's request letter also states: "considering the other types of homes on the street and neighborhood, this design will create the diversity and variety envisioned by the comprehensive pion." (Exhibit 2) Staff concurs that the contemporary design of the home is suitable for a 4:12 roof pitch, therefore, the modification should be approved. 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. DECISION The proposal satisfies 5 of the 5 criteria listed in RMC 4-9-250D2 for approval of modifications. Therefore, the 2823 Dayton Ave NE Residential Design Modification of the residential design standards to allow a 4:12 roof pitch for the proposed single-family residential structure, Project Number LUA14-000465, MOD is approved. C.E. "Chip" Vincent, Administrator Department of Community & Economic Development City of Renton Department of Com y and Economic Development Administrative 2823 Dayton Ave NE Residential Design Modification Report of April 10, 2014 ificatian Request Report & Decision LUA 14-00046S, MOD Page 3 of 3 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 April 24, 2014. 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, Angelea Wickstrom, at 425.430.7899 or awickstrom@rentonwa.gov. Cc: City Clerk EXHIBIT 1 ,\.··. -~ --~~---~-------·---.. ~-.•. " "' ,, ,, II ,· • Brad Nicholson April 7, 2014, $100.00 check attached Chip Vincent, Administrator Department of Community and Economic Development 1055 South Grady Way Sixth Floor Renton, Washington 98055 Dear Mr. Vincent, 2302 N.E. 2ffh Street Renton, Washington 98056 brad827@hotmail.com (425)445-0658 RECEIVED APR 7 2014 CITY OF RENTON Pl/INNING EJIVISlOh With this letter, I do hereby request a determination for the "Roof Pitch" that is not strictly pursuant to RMC 4-2-115(A)(2)(a) for attached house plans that will be submitted as a part of a combination building permit application for my family. The address is 2823 Dayton Ave N.E. in Renton's R-8 residential zone; As described herein, the plans are appropriate and will produce a beautiful home consistent with the alternative method of code compliance and purpose and intent of the code. The attached plans for review utilize some of the latest popular architectural technology and utilize numerous characteristics and features that are in satisfaction of the design guidelines that are expressed in RMC 4-2-115. However, the roof pitch is one particular feature of this plan that does not appear to be consistent with the prescriptive method of code determination contained in RMC 4-2-115 F .. 3. Roofs I am requesting approval based upon the justification that the roof on the plans is appropriate; the design blends and integrates with the well designed and modulated fm;;ade and neighborhood compatible window placements and orientation; combining the use of materials such as Hardi-stucco panels, lightweight stone veneer, Hardi-siding, generous Hardi-trim detailing, Glass panel doors, metal roof porch, solar tube entry, and shed type roofing feature, the trimmed expresso-color windows with 3 northwest style paint colors and layout used makes the plan a perfect match for the neighborhood and site characteristics. A well thought out landscaping plan consistent with the regulations and area will be put in place. Additionally, this request is consistent with the approval of architecture design approved in Renton located at Mainvue Homes Honey Creek East and perhaps other popular Renton R-8 developments. Considering the other types of homes on the street and neighborhood, this design will create the diversity and variety envisioned by the comprehensive plan .. The plan is economical and justifiable and will create a quality diverse neighborhood envisioned by the code and comprehensive plan. I am presuming that a simple email or letter to the address above affirming these justifications will suffice to satisfy requirements ofRMC 4-2-115(A)(2)(b) and expedite approval of my forthcoming building permit application. Brad Nicholson EXHIBIT 2