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Home My WebLink AboutExh.41_August_7_2020_Applicant_Request.pdfFrom: Holli Heavrin <hhh@coredesigninc.com> Sent: Friday, August 07, 2020 10:05 AM To: Matthew Herrera Cc: 'Alexander Clohesey'; 'Benjamin Paulus'; 'John Graves' Subject: RE: Canopy Lots 30-40 Attachments: Canopy - Increased Wall Height Memo.pdf Thanks Matt. We’ve evaluated this at length and would like to propose a bit more of a compromise. We will agree to the 15 foot setback from the upper 2 floors but in an effort to keep the area of the unit unchanged we’d like to propose shifting all the homes on lots 30-40, including the lot lines and rear walls, back 5 feet. This would actually provide the 15 foot setback for ALL levels. In doing so, it does increase the wall height. We we’re already asking for a deviation of up to 10 feet (over the allowed 6’) While the walls do get higher, they are still within the deviation request and will not exceed 10 feet. Additionally, a prior deviation has been requested modifying the steep slope area behind lots 30- 35. This shift of the lots would further impact that area. The geotechnical engineer has reviewed this and the impacts to the additional wall heights and has determined that neither impact the project negatively. Attached is a memo in support of this. If this is acceptable to the city we’re happy to have this added as a condition of approval. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks Matt! Holli Heavrin, P.E. Associate Engineering Technology Manager Core Design Inc. O 425.885.7877 M 206.697.9474 www.coredesigninc.com From: Matthew Herrera <MHerrera@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Friday, July 31, 2020 5:07 PM To: 'Alexander Clohesey' <AJC@milbrandtarch.com>; Holli Heavrin <hhh@coredesigninc.com> Subject: RE: Canopy Lots 30-40 Holli and Alex, Apologies for getting back to you on Friday at 5pm. Both Chip and Vanessa took a look and the decision is a compromise setback of 15-feet for the mass of the home. This is a setback issue as we do like the home and would like to keep the modulation, however the second and third story decks need to come back 5-feet. I have redlined a floor plan to show the area that needs the additional 5-foot setback. Let me know if you have any questions. –Matt Matt Herrera, AICP Senior Planner City of Renton 425.430.6593 From: Alexander Clohesey <AJC@milbrandtarch.com> Sent: Friday, July 31, 2020 9:58 AM To: Matthew Herrera <MHerrera@Rentonwa.gov>; 'Holli Heavrin' <hhh@coredesigninc.com> Subject: RE: Canopy Lots 30-40 Good Morning Matt, Thanks again for taking our call this morning. Here are several screen captures of the models we were viewing. I have gone ahead and removed that exterior wall adjacent to the garage and converted the end support to a column. Let me know if these views should be sufficient for your purposes or if there is anything specific you would like a view of. Thanks, From: Matthew Herrera <MHerrera@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2020 11:30 AM To: 'Holli Heavrin' <hhh@coredesigninc.com> Cc: Alexander Clohesey <AJC@milbrandtarch.com> Subject: RE: Canopy Lots 30-40 Yes, furloughs are over and staff are back Fridays. Look forward to the meeting at 9am tomorrow. -Matt From: Holli Heavrin <hhh@coredesigninc.com> Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2020 11:26 AM To: Matthew Herrera <MHerrera@Rentonwa.gov> Cc: 'Alexander Clohesey' <AJC@milbrandtarch.com> Subject: RE: Canopy Lots 30-40 9am tomorrow works for me! I didn’t realize you were back working Fridays. I’ll send out a meeting invite. Holli Heavrin, P.E. Associate Engineering Technology Manager Core Design Inc. O 425.885.7877 M 206.697.9474 www.coredesigninc.com From: Matthew Herrera <MHerrera@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2020 11:24 AM To: Holli Heavrin <hhh@coredesigninc.com> Cc: 'Alexander Clohesey' <AJC@milbrandtarch.com> Subject: RE: Canopy Lots 30-40 Hello Holli, Unfortunately I do not have availability today however I am available just about all day tomorrow after 9am. –Matt Matt Herrera, AICP Senior Planner City of Renton 425.430.6593 From: Holli Heavrin <hhh@coredesigninc.com> Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2020 11:19 AM To: Matthew Herrera <MHerrera@Rentonwa.gov> Cc: 'Alexander Clohesey' <AJC@milbrandtarch.com> Subject: RE: Canopy Lots 30-40 Hi Matt – do you have some time this afternoon to discuss this with Alex and I? I have to say, we’re all a bit shocked by this, especially so late in the game. These homes have always been shown this way and it was pointed out in the September 2019 submittal that we were requested reduction from this in the PPUD Modifications. I think walking you through the architectural plans may shed some light on the way the building truly sits in relation to the ROW and sidewalk. I am happy to set up a meeting via teams so that we can screen share the plans and see if we can’t come down to an agreement. Let me know your availability. I’m open anytime after 1pm. Holli Heavrin, P.E. Associate Engineering Technology Manager Core Design Inc. O 425.885.7877 M 206.697.9474 www.coredesigninc.com From: Matthew Herrera <MHerrera@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 5:15 PM To: Holli Heavrin <hhh@coredesigninc.com> Subject: Canopy Lots 30-40 Hello Holli, I have been working on the staff report for the Canopy project and noticed for the first time that Lots 30-40 are setback 10-feet from Road A. It appeared in earlier reviews in this row of lots that the mass of the home would be setback 20-feet and the porch extend out in front of it. I can see now that the exterior walls of the structure extend 10-feet from the ROW with an elevated second floor and deck. This is concerning because in early discussions regarding this project the City insisted on alley loads off the spine road. After ongoing talks, the City conceded that an alley was not practical here but we wanted the homes to be setback (initial discussions included implementing the R-6 front yard setback of 25-feet) and we wanted shared driveways in-lieu of the alley. We cannot support a 36-foot tall three story structure 10-feet from the ROW. We would support the porch protruding out to 10-feet if the remaining structure is pulled back to a minimum of 20-feet. I am reaching to see what you’re team would like to do to remedy this issue. I can craft a condition that essentially kicks the can down the road and requires a revised plan that meets a minimum 20-foot setback or I am willing to consider an alternative if you have another design option now to comply with the 20-foot setback for this block of homes. Let me know how you would like to proceed. –Matt Matt Herrera, AICP - Senior Planner City of Renton Community & Economic Development 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057-3232 425.430.6593