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HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC Report_16-000655_Docket 11 Unit Lot SubdivisionsDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ERC Report_16-000655_Docket 11 Unit Lot Subdivisions, ECF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERC MEETING DATE: August 29, 2016 Project Name: Unit Lot Subdivisions Owner: City of Renton Applicant: City of Renton Contact: Paul Hintz, Senior Planner File Number: LUA 16-000655, ECF Project Manager: Paul Hintz, Senior Planner Project Summary: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for new regulations/standards for “Unit Lot Subdivisions,” which would allow the subdivision of land underlying townhouse units in the R-10, R-14, and RMF Zones. The process would follow existing subdivision procedures detailed in RMC 4-7-070 and 4-7-080 depending on the number of “unit lots” proposed. However, the proposed code would intentionally allow non-conforming lots to be created. Each unit lot would only be required to include land underlying an individual townhouse dwelling unit and any associated private yard. Therefore, lot area, lot depth, lot width, building and impervious coverage limits, and yard setbacks of RMC 4-2-110.A would not be applied to unit lots. However, all standards of RMC 4-2-110.A would apply to the “Parent Site” (the orginal lot within which unit lots are created). Vehicle access for unit lot townhouse development would have to meet standards for public streets or those for a “unit lot drive,” which would require 20 feet of paved roadway, standard curb on both sides, and an eight-foot wide landscaping strip and five-foot wide sidewalk on one side. Ownership (public or private) of unit lot drives would be decided on a case-by-case basis upon determination of the Public Works Administrator or desginee. Project Location: Citywide Exist. Bldg. Area SF: N/A Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint): Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross): N/A N/A Site Area: N/A Total Building Area GSF: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Environmental Review Committee Report UNIT LOT SUBDIVISIONS LUA 16-000655, ECF Report of August 29, 2016 Page 2 of 2 ERC Report 16-000655 PART ONE: PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND D-127 Unit Lot Subdivisions: The proposed code was requested by the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties. The proposed code is intended to allow townhouse units to be located on fee-simple lots and provide an alternative to creating condominiums, which requires adherence to stringent financing standards. PART TWO: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW In compliance with RCW 43.21C.240, the following environmental (SEPA) review addresses only those project impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development standards and environmental regulations. A. Environmental Threshold Recommendation Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommends that the Responsible Officials: Issue a DNS with a 14-day Appeal Period. B. Mitigation Measures None. C. Exhibits None. D. Environmental Impacts There are no environmental impacts that are anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposal. E. Comments of Reviewing Departments The proposal will be circulated to City Department Division Reviewers and appropriate agencies. All substantive comments will be provided to the Responsible Officials for their consideration and possible recommendation that the comments be incorporated as “Advisory Notes to Applicant.” Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Comments and Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM, September 16, 2016. Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner. Appeals must be filed in writing at the City Clerk’s office along with the required fee. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, Renton City Hall - 7th Floor, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton WA 98057.