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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJ_DriveAisleModificationRequest_17100614311 SE 16th Street, Bellevue, WA 98007 1.800.888.4517. (425) 641.5320. fax: (425) 641.5318 www.kapplerhomeplans.com Architectural innovations, p . s . Forward Thinking Design Solutions For Your Environment June 22, 2017 City Of Renton Attn: Matthew F. Herrera 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA, 98057 Project Name: Puget Drive Apartments Address: 1507 S Puget Drive Building Permit #Not Assigned Project Narrative: The property consists of a single lot with an existing Single Family Residence. The home will be demolished and the property shall be developed with 4 townhomes. Each building contains 2 dwelling units consisting of 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths and 1 car garage. The overall project is 4 buildings and 8 dwelling units. A pre-application meeting was held on August 18th 2016 to discuss the feasibility and requirements required to meet Renton’s design standards. Justification for the Modification Request: On behalf of our client we would like to request an adjustment to our submittal requirements. 1) We request the reduction of the parking lot width from 24’ to 16’. An access easement of 20’ would be established with the paved portion being 16’. Please refer to the attached plot plan for additional clarification. Please refer to the August 29, 2016 memorandum from Corey Thomas. The project (Puget Drive Apartments) was previously known as White Duplexes Townhomes. Renton Municipal Code Section 4-4-080.F.6.b Minimum Width and clearance: Lanes shall provide a minimum unobstructed continuous width of twenty feet… Section 4-4-080.F.9.b Parking Aisle Width Minimums: For one row and two rows of ninety degree parking using the same aisle... minimum width of the aisle shall be twenty four feet. 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; The unit layout and configuration places the project in an ambiguous definition per the Renton Municipal code with regard to what category best represents the access to the units. Limited Residential Access Road 4-6-060.F.2, Shared Driveway 4-4-060.J.2 or Parking Lot 4- 4-080.F.6.b. It is our desire to meet any fire lane access requirements established by the fire marshal. As a “Parking Lot” the reduction from 24’ to 16’ in a ninety degree parking situation, shall not impact access to the development. 14311 SE 16th Street, Bellevue, WA 98007 1.800.888.4517. (425) 641.5320. fax: (425) 641.5318 www.kapplerhomeplans.com b. Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental protection and maintainability intended by the Code requirements, based upon sound engineering judgement; The reduction of the parking lot width shall not adversely impact the safety, function, appearance or environmental protection. Following the projects Pre Application meeting, Corey Thomas reviewed the project and responded “Fire department apparatus access roadways are adequate from the public street. No on site fire access roadway required.” The reduction shall provide a greater area that can receive landscaping, thus improving the appearance of the project. c. Will not be injurious to other property(ies) in the vicinity; The reduction of the parking lot width shall not impact adjacent properties. d. Conforms to the intent and purpose of the Code; The reduction would abide by the Renton Municipal Code 4-4-060.J.2 Shared driveway meeting the 16’ wide paved surface area within a 20’ wide tract. This shall provide sufficient access for fire department apparatuses. e. Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended; The reduction would meet the needs of the fire department while increasing the amount of non-impervious surfacing. The non-impervious surface area is to be used as green space courtyard areas for the residents of the property. f. Will not create adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity. The reduction of the parking lot width shall not impact adjacent properties. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. Sincerely, Edward Pozniak, Project Manager Architectural Innovations, P.S.