HomeMy WebLinkAboutD_568_Hoquiam_Ave_NE_Special_Fence_PermitDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIAL FENCE PERMIT
DATE:
PROJECT NUMBER:
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT MANAGER:
OWNER:
PROJECT LOCATION:
PARCEL NUMBER:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
& ANALYSIS:
September 11, 2019
LUA19-000188
568 Hoquiam Ave NE Special Fence
Angelea Weihs, Assoicate Planner
Elisa Fitzpatrick
568 Hoquiam Ave NE
Renton, WA 98059
568 Hoquiam Ave NE
1023059190
The applicant has requested approval of a Special Fence Permit for the installation of a
maximum 6 foot cedar fence within the front yard setback (west and south property
line) of 568 Hoquiam Ave NE (1023059190). The fence was partially constructed
without a required special fence permit and is being reviewed under code case
violation number CODE19-000256. The property is located within the R-8 zone. The
applicant proposes to retain the 6 foot tall fence directly on the west (front yard) and
south (side yard) property line within the front yard setback (See Exhibit 1). The
applicant states that a 6 foot tall cedar fence is necessary within the front yard setback
to preserve privacy.
Pursuant to Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-4-040G.1.a., a special fence permit is
required for fences that exceed forty eight inches (48") within a front yard setback. Per
RMC 4-4-040G.2, the Administrator may approve the issuance of special fence permits
provided that the following objectives can be met: the proposed fence improves the
privacy and security of the adjoining yard space (criterion a); the proposed fence does
not detract from the quality of the residential environment by being out of scale or
creating vast blank walls along public roadways (criterion b); the proposed fence
compliments the environment it serves in an aesthetically pleasing manner (criterion
c); and the proposed fence does not present a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic
(criterion d). City staff agrees with the applicant's justification for front yard privacy
and agrees that the cedar fence material compliments the environment it serves in an
aesthetically pleasing manner. Therefore, staff agree that the proposed fence meets
criterion a and c of RMC
4-4-040G.1.a.
However, staff does not agree that the proposed fence meets the criterion b and d,
which require that the proposed fence not create vast blank walls along public
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development
568 Hoquiam Ave NE Special Fence
Administrative Special Fence Permit
LUA19-000188
roadway or present a hazard to vehicular or predestrian traffic. Without the
incorporation of a landscaped buffer between the proposed fence and the public
street, the proposed 6-foot tall fence acts as a blank wall along the public street. In
addition, the driveway for the neighboring property to the south is only 5-feet from
the southern (side) property line. Back-out visibility from the existing neighboring
driveway is impaired with the installation of the 6-foot tall fence, which endangers
both other vehicles and pedestrians. Therefore, staff recommends as a condition of
approval that the proposal be revised to include a minimum 10-foot landscape strip
between the front property line and the fence. The landscape strip shall include a
mixture of trees, shrubs, and groundcover plants. The landscape strip shall be
planted with 22 ground cover plants (minimum 4 inch pots) per 5 linear feet and 10
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. The applicant shall submit a
landscape plan for review and approval prior to landscaping installation. The
applicant shall contact the current planning project manager following installation of
the landscaping for an inspection. Provided conditions of approval are met, the
proposal will meet all criteria for approval of a special fence permit. The inspection
of the approved landscape plan resolves code case number CODE19-000256.
FENCE LOCATION:Clear Vision Area
X Front Yard
Rear Yard
Rear Yard Along a Street
Side Yard
Side Yard Along a Street
FENCE DESIGN: Increased Setbacks from Sidewalks
Modulation of Fence
Ornamental Materials or ConstructionX
Permanent Landscaping
Quality Fence Materials
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*
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development
568 Hoquiam Ave NE Special Fence
Administrative Special Fence Permit
LUA19-000188
*CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
The applicant shall submit a landscape plan for review and approval prior to landscaping installation.
The applicant shall contact the current planning project manager following installation of the
landscaping for an inspection.
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A minimum 10-foot landscape strip shall be located between the front property line and the proposed
fence. The landscape strip shall include a mixture of trees, shrubs, and groundcover plants. The
landscape strip shall be planted with 22 ground cover plants (minimum 4 inch pots) per 5 linear feet and
10 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.
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SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION:
September 11, 2019
DateJennifer Henning, Planning Director
ADVISORY NOTE:The applicant should 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.
Appeals of permit issuance must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 25, 2019, 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.
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EXHIBIT 1
NE 6TH STREETHOQUIAM AVE NE proposed 6 foot tall
cedar fenceproperty line
Special Fence Permit Request
568 Hoquiam Ave NE
4'-6"36'
14'10"8'3"26'135'-4"74'-11"
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SPECIAL FENCE PERMIT APPLICATION
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Phone: 425-430-7294 | www.rentonwa.gov
ALL REQURESTED ITEMS MUST BE PROVIDED IN ORDER TO PROCESS T HIS APPLICATION
1. Property Address:
2. Tax Assessor Number:
3. Property Owner: Phone:
Mailing Address: City/State: Zip:
4. Contact Person: Daytime Phone:
Mailing Address: City/State: Zip:
5. Maximum Height of Proposed Fence:
6. Type of Material to be Used for Fence:
7. Distance from Proposed Fence to Property Line:
8. Project Value:
9. Describe Landscaping to be Installed:
I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington, that to the best of my
knowledge the above information is true, correct, and complete and that the applicable requirements of the City of Renton
will be met. I understand that this application is valid for six months from the application dat e. If a permit is not issued
during this time period, the application will become void. This application does not constitute a permit to work. Work is not
to commence until the building permit is posted on premises where work is to be performed. Certification is hereby
rendered that no work is to be done except as described, and that all work shall conform to the applicable codes. Work in
public rights-of-way and/or utility easements are not authorized under this application.
Applicant’s Signature: Date:
4 1/2ʼ from prop line, on property
line left side/neighbors side
Cedar
Self
No landscaping just fence
6ʼ
568 hoquiam ave ne renton, wa 98059
2063494109Elisa Marlene Fitzpatrick
Currently at 1600, but need more material.
7-5-2019
EXHIBIT 2
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I disagree with the verbiage. I feel more safe with my fence. My neighbor and his dad harass me. That
side of my fence hasn’t been put up yet. And the people on the corner lot sell drugs and have people
wait outside my house staring into my house all day, who also harass me. All privacy I had has been
taken away by this developer who harasses me, and I can see passed my fence when I am at the stop
sign on sixth and also exiting my property. I’d also like to know if this was a complaint made by my
neighbor Andrew Wenzl who stole my property. His dad, who is in contract with the city, I have had to
call the police on for harassment. I have the police report. Here are also pictures of clear lines of vision.
The only thing that isn’t clear anymore is sight into my home. My car hardly goes beyond the white line
at the stop sign on 6th and my car is not even close to being in the roadway to be able to see. And I can
see with plenty of time to make a rash decision to enter the roadway or not. Here is a video of his crew
using my property without my permission. I have lived in this home for seven years and I am being made
to feel unwelcome in my own neighborhood and uncomfortable. I had to again report the developer to a
police officer who came to my home last August when this developer threatened me. He has walked
onto my property without my permission. He has used my property without my permission. I am
concerned he removed a property steak. He has tried to steal my property without my permission. And I
intend to stay on my property and keep my home for the rest of my life. This fence helps create a noise
barrier for increased traffic in my area, it gives me privacy. People driving by can actually still see over
the top of my fence. It is a good quality cedar fence. It was really expensive and it took a lot of hard work
to put up. I don’t have someone I’ve hired to do this. My dad and my brother are helping me put this
fence up.
EXHIBIT 3
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