HomeMy WebLinkAboutA_Design_Modification_170711_(New)_v3DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY CITY OFF:
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AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
MODIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR
PROJECTS WITHIN THE R-4, R-6, R-8, R-10 AND R-14 ZONES
EVALUATION FORM & DECISION
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way -Renton, WA 98057
Phone:425-430-7200 1 www.rentonwa.sov
APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION
Applicant Name:
Yuriy Labaz
Company (if applicable):
Urban Design Group
Mailing Address:
15445 53rd Ave S Suite 110
Phone:
(206) 453-4545
City/State: Tukwila, Wa
zip:
98188
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Name:
Joe Nguyen Residence
Parcel Number:
7231500390
Zoning Designation:
I R-8
Project Location:
1 1111 S 4th St
Brief Summary of Request:
Due to the proposed single family residence being a modern home some of the code section
guidelines will minimize the appearance of the home.
Please explain how your project proposal meets the "guidelines" for each design element, rather than the
standards.
Code Section: 4-2-115E.3. "Roofs"
Compliance with Guidelines:
Guideline:
Roofs shall represent a variety of forms and profiles
that add character and relief to the landscape of the
neighborhood. The use of bright colors, as well as
roofing that is made of material like gravel and/or a
reflective material, is discouraged.
Code Section: 4-2-115E.3. "Architectural Detailing"
Compliance with Guidelines:
Guideline:
The modern home proposed will be using
Architectural detail shall be provided that is
mostly hardie panels (North & West), in the
appropriate to the architectural character of the home.
case of where other materials are being used a
Detailing like trim, columns, and/or corner boards shall
8" horizontal band will take away from the
reflect the architectural character of the house.
character of the home as being modern.
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Code Section: 4-2-115E.1. "Garages"
Compliance with Guidelines:
Guidelines:
The visual impact of garages shall be minimized, while
porches and front doors shall be the emphasis of the
front of the home. Garages shall be located in a manner
that minimizes the presence of the garage and shall not
be located at the end of view corridors. Alley access is
encouraged. If used, shared garages shall be within an
acceptable walking distance to the housing unit it is
intended to serve
Code Section: 4-2-115E.3. "Windows and Doors"
Compliance with Guidelines:
Guidelines:
Due to the home being designed in modern
Windows and front doors shall serve as an integral part
fashion window trims are not a viable option
of the character of the home. Primary windows shall be
and minimize the appearance of the home as
proportioned vertically rather than horizontally.
being modern.
Vertical windows may be combined together to create
a larger window area. Front doors shall be a focal point
of the dwelling and be in scale with the home. All doors
shall be of the same character as the home.
Code Section: 4-2-115E.3. "Primary Entry"
Compliance with Guidelines:
Guidelines:
Entrances to homes shall be a focal point and allow
space for social interaction. Front doors shall face the
street and be on the facade closest to the street. When
a home is located on a corner lot (i.e., at the
intersection of two roads or the intersection of a road
and a common space) a feature like a wrapped porch
shall be used to reduce the perceived scale of the
house and engage the street or open space on both
sides.
Code Section: 4-2-115E.3. "Fagade Modulation" Compliance with Guidelines:
Guidelines: Materials that are being proposed such as
Buildings shall not have monotonous facades along hardie panels and T&G cedar are to emphasize
public areas. Dwellings shall include articulation along the home as being modern. In addition, public
public frontages; the articulation may include the frontage facades "Front" and "Right" will have
connection of an open porch to the building, a dormer various materials to avoid the monotonous look.
facing the street, or a well-defined entry element.
Code Section: 4-2-115E.3. "Eaves"
Compliance with Guidelines:
Guidelines:
Due to the modern home design we are
Eaves should be detailed and proportioned to
proposing that a bump -out (SE corner) is to be
complement the architectural style of the home.
flush with the exterior wall to create a unique
design. 90% of the roof will comply with eave
requirements.
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Other Design Standard:
Code Section:
Guidelines:
Compliance with Guidelines:
Criteria for Modification of the Residential Design Standards
Renton Municipal Code, section 4-2-115, lists elements that are required to be included in all residential developme in
the zones stated in subsection B of this Section. Each element includes both standards and guidelines. Standards a
provided for predictability. These standards specify a prescriptive manner in which the requirement can be met.
Guidelines for each element are provided for flexibility. These guidelines provide direction for those who seek to me
the required element in a manner that is different from the standards.
a. The determination as to the satisfaction of the requirement through the use of the guidelines is to be made
the Community and Economic Development Administrator when no other permit or approval requires Hear
Examiner review.
b. When it has been determined that the proposed manner of meeting the design requirement through
guidelines is sufficient, the applicant shall have satisfied that design requirement.
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 trt,Ie. d complete.
Applicant Signature:
Date:
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