HomeMy WebLinkAboutLozier at Laurel Creek Special Fence PermitPLANNING DIVISION
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIAL FENCE PERMIT
EVALUATION FORM & DECISION
DATE OF PERMIT ISSUANCE:
December 9, 2011
LAND USE ACTION FILE NO.:
LUA11-093, SF
PROJECT NAME:
Lozier at Laurel Creek Special Fence Permit
PROJECT MANAGER:
Gerald Wasser,
OWNER:
Lozier at Laurel Creek
1208 114th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98004
APPLICANT (if other than owner):
Joel Naegele
Lozier at Laurel Creek
1208 114th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98004
PROJECT LOCATION:
4803 NE 3rd Place
KING COUNTY ASSESSOR’S PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
5045700230
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting approval of an Administrative Special Fence Permit for a 6-foot high cedar fence along the rear property line within the
side yard setback along a street in the Residential - 8 dwelling units per acre (R-8) zone (Exhibit 1). The proposed fence would extend along the rear property line to 5-feet east
of the easterly side property line.
Fence materials would include 1"x4" or 1"x6" cedar boards and pressure treated 4"x4" posts with cedar post caps (Exhibit 2). The fence posts would be placed at a minimum every 4 feet
and a maximum of 8 feet.
Renton Municipal Code (RMC 4-4-040D.2.d) allows fences with a maximum height of 72 inches (6 feet) along the rear property line except the fence shall be limited to 48 inches (4 feet)
in height where it intersects the width of the required side yard setback of the side street. The side yard setback along a street in the R-8 zone is 15 feet; the applicant proposes
to construct a 6-foot rear yard fence which encroaches 10 feet into the side yard setback along the street (Elma Place NE).
The applicant states the purpose of the proposed fence is for privacy. The subject site is located in a developing neighborhood and is one of four lots in a unique "island" surrounded
by streets (Exhibit 3). Because each of these four lots have driveways which access the garages from the front yards (along NE 3rd Place and NE 2nd Place), no sight distance issues
would be encountered as a result of the proposed rear yard fence. An existing sidewalk abuts the property.
The submitted site plan (Exhibit 4) indicates the location of the proposed fence. Staff recommends approval of the Lozier at Laurel Crest Special Fence Permit, LUA11-093, SF, as proposed.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting approval of an Administrative Special Fence Permit for a 6-foot high cedar fence along the rear property line within the side
yard setback along a street in the Residential - 8 dwelling units per acre (R-8) zone (Exhibit 1). The proposed fence would extend along the rear property line to 5-feet east of the
easterly side property line.
Fence materials would include 1"x4" or 1"x6" cedar boards and pressure treated 4"x4" posts with cedar post caps (Exhibit 2). The fence posts would be placed at a minimum every 4 feet
and a maximum of 8 feet.
Renton Municipal Code (RMC 4-4-040D.2.d) allows fences with a maximum height of 72 inches (6 feet) along the rear property line except the fence shall be limited to 48 inches (4 feet)
in height where it intersects the width of the required side yard setback of the side street. The side yard setback along a street in the R-8 zone is 15 feet; the applicant proposes
to construct a 6-foot rear yard fence which encroaches 10 feet into the side yard setback along the street (Elma Place NE).
The applicant states the purpose of the proposed fence is for privacy. The subject site is located in a developing neighborhood and is one of four lots in a unique "island" surrounded
by streets (Exhibit 3). Because each of these four lots have driveways which access the garages from the front yards (along NE 3rd Place and NE 2nd Place), no sight distance issues
would be encountered as a result of the proposed rear yard fence. An existing sidewalk abuts the property.
The submitted site plan (Exhibit 4) indicates the location of the proposed fence. Staff recommends approval of the Lozier at Laurel Crest Special Fence Permit, LUA11-093, SF, as proposed.
FENCE LOCATION (Check ALL applicable boxes):
Front yard
Side yard along a street
Rear yard along a street
Clear vision area
FENCE DESIGN (Which of the following measures has been employed?):
Permanent landscaping
Quality fence materials
Modulation of fence
Similar to design and material of surrounding fences
Increased setbacks from sidewalks
Ornamental materials or construction
EVALUATION CRITERIA (Do the measures checked above satisfy the following objectives?):
Evaluation Criteria
Achieved
Not Achieved
Improves privacy
In scale with neighborhood
Limits blank walls along walkway
Aesthetically pleasing
Does not create a traffic hazard
Approved Approved with conditions Denied
DATE OF DECISION ON LAND USE ACTION:
SIGNATURE:
C.E. “Chip” Vincent, Planning Director
Planning Division
Date
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: Appeals of permit issuance must be filed with the City of Renton Hearing Examiner by 5:00 p.m. on December 23, 2011. Appeals must be filed in writing, together with the required
fee to the City of Renton Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110 governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner.
Additional 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.