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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJ_Justification_Modification_PSUB22-000195_Singh_20220628_v2 Elevation Home Designs, LLC 2102 E Main, Suite 105 Puyallup, WA 98372 253.375.5645 elevation.biz June 28, 2022 RE: Modification Request PSUB22-00195 Singh Justification Modification Project Name / No: 16842 – 124th Ave SE Modification / PSUB22-000195 Request for Reasonable Modification and or Accommodation to the requested building application of 16842 124th Ave SE, Renton WA Request to allow front façade location of residence to remain as-built as was code at time of build. We are willing to create an attractive 5’ front porch that will be both flattering and in character with the neighborhood if allowed to create remaining 2-3 feet of required porch into setback area. Requiring the relocation of the front of home to create porch would cut into both the kitchen and dining space of the home making the already calculated required dining and living area not suitable for the ADA residents’ safe navigation and enjoyable socialization. The current home is built at an approximate elevation of 6” above grade. Relieving the owner from the 12” front porch buildup will allow residents to gather in the spirit of the code as part of the community and socialize with the neighborhood in a safe manner free from challenges of navigating unnecessary terrain. Requiring a 12” buildup will create a limited and unsafe obstacle for which residents to navigate. Preserving the currently designed open concept will allow residents to freely access front area to interact and contribute to a sense of place without restriction of barrier railings and ramping. RCW 70.0128.130 C. It would not be financially feasible to neither raise the home nor lower the grade to meet this requirement while subsequently making the ADA access more difficult and restrictive to multiple residents’ simultaneous enjoyment. Proposed design is complimentary, front facing, visibly prominent and flattering to neighborhood. Porch is oriented toward making these residents equal pedestrians to the community. Allowing a modification or relieving owner of requiring full 5’ porch is in like to surrounding properties and would be in character with neighborhood. Modification will not harm nor damage any surrounding properties or those property owner’s rights or enjoyment of their own properties. “Per RMC 4-4-080.b.1.b.ii since the proposed project is enlarging the existing structure by more than 1/3 compliance with driveway standards is required. The driveway must be a minimum 5 feet from the property line and that portion in the ROW shall be a maximum 16 feet in width. That portion of the driveway to be removed shall be vegetated with grass or small shrubs, The maximum width of single loaded garage driveways shall not exceed 9’.” This home is a single loaded garage and would be required to reduce its driveway from a width of 20’ to 9’. Using City of Renton’s own standards, the restriction of 9’ is insufficient for ADA needs. We would like to request reasonable modification to 9’ width maximum be granted to allow for residents to load and unload from a mobility aid vehicle safely. Granting these modification requests will both satisfy the intention of the policies while ensuring the safety, happiness, and enjoyment of the residents of the home. In addition, the modification will not injure nor encroach upon the rights or enjoyment of other neighboring properties. This modification will in fact enrich the neighborhood by: 1. Upgrading a previously derelict property in a community area already identified by Renton as in need of improvement 2. Incorporating a Uniquely Abled Population into the neighborhood and allowing them equal socialization 3. Provide for a population in particular need of specialized housing 4. Improve value of property 5. Improve value of surrounding properties 6. Improve safety of entire neighborhood by upgrading the parcel within neighborhood currently in poorest repair It is believed we meet the standards requested above and are congruent with the intention by: A. Minimum adjustment necessary to implement; Leave front façade as-built and meet code by creating an additional few feet of overhang for front porch requirement if needed into setback and be allowed to create a safe front porch grade for residents. Will not increase or further impact driveway nee B. Meet Objectives/Safety/Appearance intended of Code: Designed to mimic character of neighborhood in all ways. Residents’ main objective is to be included in neighborhood. Designer primary concern is safety. Design is a compromise to closely mimic those of surrounding homes and bring continuity to community. C. Will not be injurious to other properties: No other property is impacted by modification in a negative way. All other properties will benefit from project. D. Conforms to intent: Purpose and goal is to include Residents into Neighborhood and make a congenial, safe and engaging community. E. Shown to be justified and required for situation: Entire home is ADA compliant, and the front entry should be as easily accessible without undue and unnecessary hardship. F. Not create adverse impacts to other properties; No properties will be impacted negatively by allowing home to remain in it currently as built location. Other properties will not by impacted by allowing this home to be free of a built-up front porch requiring residents to navigate both up a ramp then back down to enter home; nor would they benefit from having to have home set back to incorporated in the required front porch which would encroach upon resident’s front living space /Kitchen and dining area. Thank you for your time and consideration of this request. Warm regards, Jared Baehmer Elevation Home Designs, LLC