HomeMy WebLinkAboutJ_Modification_Request_Narrative_170622_v114311 SE 16th Street, Bellevue, WA 98007 1.800.888.4517. (425) 641.5320. fax: (425) 641.5318
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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.
SUBMIT MASTER
APPLICATION FOR
MODIFICATION AND
PAYMENT OF $257.50.
SEE ATTACHED INVOICE
AND APPLICATION.
14311 SE 16th Street, Bellevue, WA 98007 1.800.888.4517. (425) 641.5320. fax: (425) 641.5318
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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.