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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 10, 2014
To: City Clerk's Office
From: Lisa Marie Mcelrea
Subject: Land Use File Closeout
Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City
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Project Name:
1527 Lyons Ave NE Res. Design Mod
LUA (file) Number:
LUA-14-000309, MOD
Cross -References:
AKA's:
Project Manager:
Angelea Wickstrom
Acceptance Date:
March 24, 2014
Applicant:
Kolin Taylor
Owner:
Kolin Taylor
Contact:
Kolin Taylor
PID Number:
9477580010
ERC Determination:
Date:
Appeal
Period Ends:
Administrative Decision:
Approved
Date: March 24, 2014
Appeal
Period Ends: Aril 7 2014
Public Hearing Date:
Date Appealed to HEX:
By Whom:
HEX Decision:
Date:
Appeal
Period Ends;
Date Appealed to Council:
By Whom:
Council Decision:
Date:
Mylar Recording Number:
Project Description: Modification request for lower
roof pitch than required 6:12 pitch in
Residential Design Standards.
Location:
1527 Lyons Ave NE
Comments:
ERC Determination Types: DNS - Determination of Non-5igniricance; unb-ire - ueterminauon or
Non -Significance -Mitigated; DS - Determination of Significance.
DEPARTMENT OF COh_.__ JNITY Cit � y" of
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT '.r i
MODIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR
PROJECTS WITHIN THE R-4 AND R-8 ZONES
F;J APPROVAL ❑DENIAL
EVALUATION FORM & DECISION
An "X" is shown in the applicable residential design requirement box. When an alternative is
employed that requires a modification, the staff evaluation is written on the lines below. The
decision to approve or deny the requested modification can be found at the conclusion of this
form.
PROJECT NAME: 1527 Lyons Ave NE Residential Design Modification
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA 14-000309, MOD
PROJECT MANAGER: Angelea Wickstrom, Planning Specialist
APPLICANT: Kolin Taylor
KBS Development Corporation
12320 NE 8th Street, # 100
Bellevue, WA 98005
ZONING DESIGNATION: Residential - 4 dwelling units per acre (R-4)
PROJECT LOCATION. 1527 Lyons Ave NE
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a modification of the
Residential Design Standards (RMC 4-2-115) on a proposed
unknown square foot single-family house. The proposed project site
is 5,249 square feet located in the Residential - 4 dwelling units per
acre (R-4) zone. The applicant is requesting approval of a lower roof
pitch than the minimum standard to provide a varied roof pitch
lower than 5:12 that best matches the style of home to be
constructed and still meet the guidelines of the Roof element in the
Residential Design Standards.
1. Roof
Choose one:
❑ Flip or gabled with at least 6:12 pitch; or
❑ Shed roof, or
® Alternative that meets guidelines (Explain)
City of Renton Department of Comr v and Economic Development Administrative ication Request Report & Decision
1527 Lyons Ave NE Residential Design Modification LUA 14-000309, MOD
Report of March 24, 2014 _ Page 2 of 3
The applicant states and staff concurs that the proposed roof pitch of 4:12 will match the
design and character of the modern architectural style of the home (see house elevations in
Exhibit 1). The applicant notes in the request that the style of the home is similar to
architectural trends in many nicer Seattle neighborhoods and also in Eastside
neighborhoods, such as Harrison Street in Issaquah Highlands. The applicant's intent is to
have a mixture of Classic -Transitional and Contemporary -Modern homes in Windstone V.
Within the municipal code, the Guidelines for the "Roof" standard states "roofs shall
represent a variety of forms and profiles that add character and relief to the landscape of
the neighborhood".
The applicant's request letter also states "the design was purposefully drawn to incorporate
the lower roof pitch to be true to its modern architectural styling" (Exhibit 2). The applicant
and staff concur that the contemporary design of the home allows for a 4:12 roof pitch
rather than a minimum of 6:12.
RMC 4-9-250D.2 Criteria for Modification of the Standards.
The requested modification must also meet the fallowing criteria:
1. Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental protection and
maintainability intended by the Code requirements, based upon sound engineering
judgment; and
2. Will not be injurious to other property(ies) in the vicinity; and
3. Conform to the intent and purpose of the Code; and
4. Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended; and
5. Will not create adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
DECISION
The proposal satisfies 5 of the 5 criteria listed in RMC 4-9-250D2 for approval of modifications.
Therefore, the 1527 Lyons Ave NE Residential Design Modification of the residential design
standards for the proposed single-family residential structure, Project Number LUA14-000309,
MOD is approved.
City of Renton Department of Comr r and Economic Development Administrative 1 ication Request Report & Decision
1527 Lyons Ave NE Residential Design Modification LUA 14-000309, MOD
Report of March 24, 2014 Page 3 of 3
C.E. "Chip' Vincent; Administrator
=`V ---Department of Community & Economic Development
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Date
The decision to approve the modification(s) will become final if not appealed in writing together
with the required fee to: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton,
INA 98057 on or before 5:00 pm, on April 7, 2014. Additional information regarding the appeal
process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's office, Renton City Hall -- 7th Floor, (425)
430-6510.
If you have any further questions regarding this decision, feel free to contact the project
manager, Angelea Wickstrom, at 425.430.7382 or awickstrom@rentonwa.gov
Cc: City Clerk
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EXHIBIT 2
March 4, 2014
Modification Request for:
1527 Lyons Ave NE Renton 98059
Lot 1, Windstone Div V
Chip Vincent
Kris Sorenson
City of Renton CED
Dear Chip and Kris,
This letter is to request a modification of the Building Guidelines in regard to roof
pitch requirement. The home for lot 1 is a modern designed 3 -story home with a
4:12 roof pitch to lower the scale and fit the architectural styling of the home. I have
included for your review a 3D cad, working rendering for this home to show a
finished elevation perspective (with minimal detail) to illustrate its appropriateness
to this style of architecture. (See attached Guidelines and rendering).
The home was designed by Jeff Moffatt of Moffatt Architects in Bellevue. The design
was purposefully drawn to incorporate the lower roof pitch to be true to its modern
architectural styling. The Front decks were designed with stone panel supports to
give a strong massing, dress up the exterior elements and de -emphasis the recessed
garage doors. We varied the siding materials and added beam work, metal railings
and coordinated front overhangs above the main deck and the entry to sustain the
modern character. We feel it should nicely attain the standards intended by the
building and design code set by the city.
Our intent is to have a mixture of Classic -Transitional and Contemporary -Modern
homes in Windstone V. This seems to be a good trend that you are seeing in many f
the nicer Seattle neighborhoods and also in Eastside neighborhoods today like
Harrison Street in Issaquah Highlands. We plan to do a high level of finish materials
both interior and exterior for all of our homes in Windstone V and hope to be a good
representation of a finer Renton home neighborhood.
Thank you for yo r consideration,
Kolin Tay or
KBS Deve ment
RECEIPT EG00020544 City of ;
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Transaction Date: March 11, 2044
BILLING CONTACT
KOLIN TAYLOR
KBS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
12320 NE 8TH ST, 100
BELLEVUE, WA 98000
REFERENCE NUMBER FEE NAME TRANSACTION PAYMENT AMOUNT PAID
TYPE METHOD
LUA14-000309
PLAN - Modification
Fee Payment
Check #12112
$100.00
Technology Fee
Fee Payment
1Check #12112
$3.00
SUB TOTAL
$103.00
TOTAL $103.00
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