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(253) 848-500 1.�..'!4 CertlTGato ND, 1'�53rJ L>rws 11 /23/?067 REO - :.-1 OF 7 A NO m m rn � �7 Q o Zz 3 MONTERRA TOWNHOMES City of Renton Variance Submittal Item 5 — Project Narrative Project name, size and location of site: Name: Monterra Townhomes Size: Site: 12,807 SF Total site coverage: 4,076 SF Percentage of site coverage: 31.8% Number of units: 4 — town homes Total floor area per town home: 2,988 SF Location of site: DEVELOPMI*NT PLANNING CITY OF RENTON SEP 2 0 2007 RECEIVE] 905 Sunset Boulevard N.E., Renton, WA West of Sunset at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard & Aberdeen Avenue N.E. Zoning Designation of the site and adjacent properties: Site zone: RM-F (Residential Multi -Family) Adjacent properties: North: RM-F, West: RM-F, South: RM-F, East: R-8 Proposed use of the property and scope of the proposed development. Proposed use: 4 townhouse condominium units. Scope of the proposed development: Each of the 4 - 2,988 SF town homes will have 3 levels and will contain 3 bedrooms, a den, bonus roam and 2 car garage. Each of the units will share the same floor plan. 2 of the units will have a mirror image of the floor plan. Access: The site has a single access from Aberdeen Avenue N.E. The access is a common drive for the Monterra project and the multi -family development adjacent to the Monterra western boundary. Proposed modifications being requested include written justification), Modification of the side yard setback from the western boundary is proposed. The plan review comments indicate the side yard setback should be 13 feet: 12 feet plus an additional 1 foot for the one story in excess of two. The proposed set back from the western boundary is 8 feet. Written justification — see item 6 response. CIT'c —)F RENTON Denis Law, Mayor February 23, 2009 Matt Pool 3601 Lake Washington Blvd N Renton, WA 98056 SUBJECT: Extension of Period of Validity Monterra Setback Variance LUA07-106, V-A Dear Mr. Pool: Department of Community and Economic Development Alex Pietsch, Administrator This office has reviewed your email request to extend an approved Administrative Variance that will allow a reduction in the side yard setback from 13 ft to 8 ft (File No. LUA07-106, V-A), that will expire on November 29, 2009. Pursuant to RMC 4-9-250B17, the municipal code allows the original approving body to issue a single one (1) year extension. Therefore, your Administrative Variance approval extension request is approved. The Administrative Variance approval will now expire on November 29, 2010. You should be aware this office is empowered to issue only one such extension. If a complete building application is not submitted by November 29, 2010, your variance will expire and cannot be extended again. Please feel free to contact me at (425) 430-7286 should you have any further questions or comments regarding this extension. Sincerely, Jennifer Henning Current Planning Manager cc: Chip Vincent, Planning Director City of Renton File LUA07-106, V-A 1055 South Grady Way - Renton, Washington 98057 0 This paper contains50/ recycled material,30% posteonsumer RE NTON AHEAD nF THE CURVE Laureen M. Nicolay From: Matt Pool [poolbros@hotmail.comj Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 7:29 AM To: Laureen M. Nicolay Subject: Re: LUA 06168 I have another project at go5 Sunset blvd NE which I called Monterra. There is no civil and the building plans are approved. From: Laureen M. Nicolay Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 2:40 PM To: 'Matt Pool' Subject: RE: LUA 06168 Sorry, came down with the flu, but your letter did go out today. Thanks for your patience Matt, Laureen Laureen Nicolay, Senior Planner City of Renton Development Planning 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 (425) 430-7294 phone (425) 430-7231 fax lnicolay rentonwa.gov From: Matt Pool [mailto:poolbros@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 7.17 PM To: Laureen M. Nicolay Subject, Re: LUA 06168 you're a peach! From: Laureen M. Nicolay Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 5:45 PM To: 'Matt Pool' Subject: RE: LUA 06168 Hi Matt, We extended your site plan approval until 2-21-2011_ The letter will go out to you on Tuesday morning. Laureen Nicolay, Senior Planner City of Renton Development Planning 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 (425) 430-7294 phone (425) 430-7231 fax lnicolay@rentonwa.gov From: Matt Pool [maiIto.,poolbros@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 3:08 PM To: Laureen M. Nicolay Subject: LUA 06168 s CITY OF RENTON PLANNING / BUILDING / PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM Date: December 14, 2007 To: City Clerk's Office From: Stacy Tucker Subiect: Land Use File Closeout Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City Clerk's Office. Project Name: Monterra Setback Variance LUA (file) Number: LUA-07-106, V-A Cross -References: AKA's: Project Manager: Elizabeth Higgins Acceptance Date: September 28, 2007 Applicant: Matt Pool, Pool Brothers Construction Owner: same Contact: same PID Number: 3119900051 ERC Decision Date: ERC Appeal Date: Administrative Approval: November 29, 2007 Appeal Period Ends: December 13, 2007 Public Hearing Date: Date Appealed to HEX: By Whom: HEX Decision: Date: Date Appealed to Council: By Whom: Council Decision: Date: Mylar Recording Number: Project Description: The applicant is requesting approval of an Administrative Setback Variance for the side yard of a new multi -family structure. The project is located in the Residential Multi- family (RMF) zone. The minimum side yard allowed in the zone, based on the lot width, is 12 feet, plus an additional foot for one story above two stories. The applicant proposes to vary from the required setback with a reduced sideyard setback of 8 feet, rather than the required 13 feet. Location: 905 Sunset Blvd NE Comments: Y CIT" ' OF RENTON + a4 + ' Kathy Keolker, Mayor R v December 14, 2007 Matt Pool Pool Brothers Construction, LLC 3601 Lake Washington Blvd N Renton, WA 98056 SUBJECT: Monterra Setback Variance LUA07-106, V-A Dear Mr, Pool: PlanningBuilding/PublicWorks Department Gregg Zimmerman P.E., Administrator This letter is to inform you that the appeal period ended December 13, 2007 for the Administrative Variance Permit approval. No appeals were filed, therefore, this decision is final and application for the appropriately required permits may proceed. The condition(s) of approval listed in the City of Renton Report and Decision dated November 29, 2007 must be adhered to during construction and prior to final inspection. If you have any questions regarding the report and decision issued for this variance, please call me at (425) 430-7382. Sincerely, Elizabeth Higgins, AICP Senior Planner 1055 South Grady Way - Renton, Washington 98057 This paper oontains 50% recycled matedal, 30% post consumer RENTON AHEAD OF THE CURVE REPORT DECISION City of Renton Department of Planning / Building / Public Works ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE LAND USE ACTION REPORTDATE November 29, 2007 Project. Monterra Setback Variance Owner/Applicant) Matt Pool; Pool Brothers Construction, LLC; 145 Park Ave N; Renton WA Contact: 98057 File Number: LUA-07-106, V-A Project Manager. Elizabeth Higgins, Senior Planner Project Summary: The applicant is requesting approval of an Administrative Setback Variance for the side yard of a new multi -family structure. The project is located in the Residential Multi -family (RMF) zone. The minimum side yard allowed in the zone, based on the lot width, is 12 feet, plus an additional foot for one story above two stories. The applicant proposes to vary from the required setback with a reduced sideyard setback of 8 feet, rather than the required 13 feet. Project Location: 905 Sunset Blvd NE Bldg. Area gsf NIA Proposes' Addition Area NIA Site Area 12,807 sf Total Building Area NIA City of Renton P/8/PW Department Administrative Variance Staff Report MONTERRA SETBACK VARIANCE LUA07-106, V-A REPORT AND DECISION OF NOVEMBER 29, 2007 Page 2 of 7 A. Type of Land Use Action Conditional Use Site Plan Review Special Permit for Grade & Fill X I Administrative Variance B. Exhibits Binding Site Plan Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Administrative Code Determination The following exhibits were entered into the record: Exhibit 1: Yellow file: containing application, proof of posting and publication, and other documentation pertinent to this request. Exhibit 2: Vicinity Map Exhibit 3: Letter, May 19, 2006 Exhibit 4: Site Plan Exhibit 5: Survey Exhibit 6: Aerial Photograph Exhibit T Aerial Photograph (with side and rear setback lines) C. Project Description / Backgrround: The applicant, Matt Pool of Pool Brothers Construction, LLC, has requested approval of an administrative variance from the required side yard setback for a new 4-unit attached, townhouse development. The project site is located at 905 Sunset Blvd NE (Parcel No, 3119900051). [Exhibit 2] The variance request is to reduce the required setback of 13 feet to 8 feet. The property is in a Residential Multi -family (RMF) zone. At the May 25, 2006 preapplication conference, the applicant was informed of the RMF development standards required for the plan, as proposed at that time. The standard minimum setback for side yards in the RMF zone, if not abutting a street, is based on the lot width and the height of the proposed building. The minimum setback is based on the lot width and is increased one foot for each building story above two. An 8-foot sideyard (not abutting a street) was proposed. The preapplication memorandum stated that this sideyard would comply with the development standards, "assuming a 3-story structure and a 70-foot lot width" [May 19, 2006 letter from Laureen Nicolay to Matt Pool, Exhibit 3]. Prior to submittal of a land use master application, however, the applicant requested that the "front" of the building face north, rather than east (Sunset Blvd NE). This request was approved by the Development Services Division. Therefore, the lot width would run west - east and the "side" setbacks would face west and, on the east, abut the street. On the revised plan, which was submitted for building permit, the "front" (north), rear (south), and side setback along the street (east) all met the minimum code requirements. The side Admin Variance Staff Report 07-106 free 02).doc City of Renton P/8/PIN Department Administrative Variance Staff Report MONTERRA SETBACK VARIANCE LUA07-106, V-A REPORT AND DECISION OF NOVI=MBER 29, 2007 Page 3 of 7 yard setback on the west, however, was not adjusted to meet the wider configuration of the lot caused when the "front" was moved to the north. With the front on the north and the "width" running east -west, the lot width was increased from 70 feet to 137.23 feet. The minimum setback for lots 110.1 feet and wider is 12 feet. There is an additional 1 foot setback for each level in excess of 2 stories. The proposed building would be 3 stories. Therefore, the required setback would be 13 feet. The side setback should have been increased from 8 feet to 13 feet. Since this adjustment was not made, the side setback does not meet the minimum requirement for a sideyard in the RMF zone. The applicant has requested a variance to allow an 8 foot setback on the west side of the structure in lieu of the required 13 feet. [Exhibit 4] The project site slopes downward from east to west. [Exhibit 5] A surface parking area abuts the project site on the west. [Exhibit 6] The nearest building to the west, a multi -family structure, is located approximately 67 feet from the west property boundary of the project site. Much closer, approximately 10 feet south of the south property line, is another multi- family structure. The larger rear setback, 15 feet, creates a total area of about 25 feet between the proposed structure and the existing building to the south. The impact of a potentially reduced setback is greater on the south, where there is another building within about 10 feet of the south property boundary. [Exhibit 61 The additional 5 feet of sideyard setback would provide increased light and air between the proposed structure and the existing building on the south. FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS & DECISION Having reviewed the written record in the matter, the City now makes and enters the following: D. Findings 1) Request: The applicant has requested approval for an administrative variance from a required 13-foot side yard setback for construction of a 4-unit attached, townhouse structure. The project, at 905 Sunset Blvd NE, is located in the Residential Multi- family zone. A 20 to 30-foot sideyard along the street setback is proposed for the east side. The front and rear setbacks comply with the minimums for the zone. 2) Administrative Variance: The applicant's administrative variance submittal materials comply with the requirements necessary to process a variance. The applicant's site plan and other project drawings are entered as Exhibits 1 through 7. 3) Existing Land Use: Land uses surrounding the subject site include: North: multi- family residential (RMF zone); South: multi -family residential (RMF zone); East: single-family residential (R-8 zone); and West: multi -family residential (RMF zone). 4) Zoning: The site is located in the Residential Multi -family zone (RMF). The development standards for the RMF zone require a 20 foot front yard setback, a 20 foot setback for sideyard along a street (for lots greater than 50 feet wide), a 12 foot side setback for lots greater than 101.1 feet wide with an additional 1 foot for every story greater than 2, and a 15 foot rear yard setback. Admin Variance 5laff' Report 07-106 (rcv 02).doc City of Renton P/8/PW Department Administrative Variance Staff Report MONTERRA SETBACK VARIANCE LUA07-706, V-A REPORT AND DFUSlON OF NOVFM13ER 29, 2007 Page 4 of 7 5) Topography: The site slopes downward to the west. 6) Lot and Building Size: The site area is 12,807 square feet. The building area is 4,076 sf. The lot coverage allowed is 35 percent (4,482). CONSISTENCY WITH VARIANCE CRITERIA Renton Municipal Code Section 4-9-250B. 5. a. lists four criteria that are considered, along with all other relevant information, in making a decision on an Administrative Variance application. These include the following: Except for variances from critical areas regulations, the Reviewing Official shall have authority to grant a variance upon making a determination, in writing, that the conditions specified below have been found to exist: a. That the applicant suffers undue hardship and the variance is necessary because of special circumstances applicable to subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings of the subject property, and the strict application of the Zoning Code is found to deprive subject property owner of rights and privileges enjoyed by other property owners in the vicinity and under identical zone classification: The applicant met with staff in January 2007, to request that the proposed structure be allowed to orient the "front' fagade to the north, rather than have the "front" of the project face the street, which would be the typical orientation. Staff agreed that the "front' could face north. No calculation of setback dimensions was done at that time and the applicant commissioned a design of the project. At building permit application, the applicant correctly calculated the front, rear, and side yard along a street setback at 20 feet, 15 feet, and 20 feet, respectively. The applicant, however, failed to correctly calculate the setback on the west side at 13 feet. The proposed setback of 8 feet is 5 feet less than the minimum requirement, therefore a variance was requested. The shape of the subject property is generally rectangular with the exception of the property boundary along Sunset Boulevard, which is irregularly shaped. The design and orientation of the four -unit building is appropriate given the size and dimensions of the property. However, in order to accommodate the structure as proposed, the applicant is requesting a reduction of the side yard setback along the western property line by 5 feet. Staff finds that no hardship exists to grant this level of setback for the western fagade. However, staff supports a reduction of the required 20 feet setback along Sunset Boulevard by 5 feet, and a corresponding relocation of the proposed structure 5 feet to the west. This would result in a reduction of the side yard along a street setback from Sunset Boulevard of up to 5 feet for a portion of the structure. Approximately 16 feet of the 38-foot long fagade would intrude into the setback area to some degree. The hardship in this instance would be the irregular shape of the property on the east boundary. By meeting the required 20 foot side yard along a street setback for an irregularly shaped boundary would result in a hardship to the applicant. Admin Variance Stall' Report 07-106 (rev 02).doe City of Renton PIBIPW Department Administrative Variance Staff Report MONTERRA SETBACK VARIANCE LUA07-906, V-A REPORT AND DECISION OF NOVEMBER 29, 2007 Page 5 of 7 b. That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which subject property is situated: The applicant contends that the requested reduction in the required side yard setback area would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the project vicinity. Staff does not concur due to the proximity of a multi -family structure approximately 10 feet to the south. The reduced sideyard setback would decrease the amount of light available to both the existing and proposed structure. However, by shifting the building 5 feet to the east, the applicant would be able to meet the setback; additional light and air would be afforded to the existing structure to the south. This shift would require a setback from the eastern property line, from the required 20 feet to 15 feet. Staff supports requiring the applicant to shift the proposed structure to the east, and granting the corresponding variance to allow a portion of the eastern fagade to penetrate the setback area by up to 5 feet. This level of variance would not create detriment to the public welfare or injure properties or improvements in the vicinity. C. That approval shall not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitation upon uses of other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the subject property is situated: The applicant has responded to this criterion by claiming he was misinformed as to the setbacks required for the project. Based on documentation available, the correct information was provided by staff, based on the plan submitted. The applicant reoriented the structure, but did not revise the site plan accordingly. The project is not subject to the Site Plan Review process, so there was no staff review of the proposal prior to submittal of the building permit application. The responsibility for meeting development standards for the zone ultimately lies with the project proponent. Granting the variance as requested would not meet the variance criteria. However, by requiring the applicant to shift the structure to the east 5 feet, and granting the variance for a reduced side yard along a street, the applicant would be given a modest variance that would be reasonable, especially given the irregularly shaped eastern property line. This degree of variance is supported by staff and would be supported in other cases with comparable circumstances. d. That the approval as determined by the Reviewing Official is a minimum variance that will accomplish the desired purpose: The applicant has requested a 5 foot variance from the interior side lot line. This is the minimum needed to construct the building as proposed. However, staff has ascertained that the applicant has an option to shift the building 5 feet to the east, and maintain the required interior side yard setback. The shift would require the granting of a variance for a side yard along a street for a portion of the structure. Specifically, 16 feet of the eastern fagade would intrude up to 5 feet into the required 20 foot setback. This would be less than the requested variance, and Admi❑ Variance Staff Repoit 07-106 (rev 02).doc City of Renton P/B/PW Department Adminfstrative Variance Staff Report MONTERRA SETBACK VARIANCE LUA07-906, V-A REPORTAND DECISION OF NOVEMBER 29, 2007 Page 6 of 7 would be the minimum needed for the applicant to accomplish their desired purpose to construct a four -unit multi -family residential building on this site. . E. Conclusions 1. The subject site is located at 905 Sunset Blvd NE, within the Residential Multi -Family zoning designation. 2. The RMF zone requires a minimum 12-foot side yard setback for properties 101.1 feet wide plus an additional foot for every building story above 2. The applicant requested a reduction of this setback by 5 feet to an 8 foot wide setback on the west side. 3. The analysis of the proposal according to variance criteria is found in the body of the Staff Report. 4. Staffs analysis concludes that the applicant's proposal could be justified if the request had been for a variance from the required 20 foot side yard along a street setback along the eastern property boundary. Therefore, staff recommends that the applicants request be granted, as modified, and subject to a condition to shift the project to the east. F. Decision An Administrative Variance for a setback for the Monterra Setback Variance, File No. LUA07-106, V-A, is approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall revise the site plan to relocate the proposed structure approximately 5 feet to the east, prior to the issuance of a building permit. SIGNATURE: Neil Watts, Development Services Director TRANSMITTED this 29`h day of November, 2007, to the Applicant/Owner/Contact: Matt Pool Pool Brothers Construction, LLC 145 Park Avenue N Renton, WA 98057 TRANSMITTED this 291h day of November, 2007, to the Parties of Record: No Parties of Record 1I/�/6)� date Adniin Variance Staff Report 07-106 (rev 02).doc City of Renton PISIPW Depart,—nt Adm„ )strative Variance Staff Report MONTERRA SETBACK VARIANCE LUA07-106, V-A REPORT AND DECISION OF NOVEMBER 29, 2007 Page 7 of 7 TRANSMITTED this 29'" day of November, 2007, to the following. Larry Meckling, Building Official Bob Van Horne, Deputy Fire Chief Jennifer Henning, Current Planning Manager Kayren Kittrick, Development Engineering Supervisor Renton Reporter Land Use Action Appeals The administrative land use decision will become final if the decision is not appealed within 14 days of the date of approval- An appeal of the decision must be filed within the 14 day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAG 197-11-680). An appeal to the Hearing Examiner is governed by Title IV, Section 4-8-11.13, which requires that such appeals be filed directly with the Hearing Examiner via the City of Renton City Clerks Office. Appeals must be made in writing on or before 5:00 PM on December 13, 2007. Any appeal must be accompanied by a $75.00 fee and other specific requirements - THE APPEARANCE OF FAIRNESS DOCTRINE provides that no ex parte (private one-on-one) communications may occur concerning the land use decision. The Doctrine applies not only to the initial decision, but to Appeals to the Hearing Examiner as well. All communications after the decisionlapproval date must be made in writing through the Hearing Examiner. All communications are public record and this permits all interested parties to know the contents of the communication and would allow them to openly rebut the evidence in writing. Any violation of this doctrine could result in the invalidation of the appeal by the Court. Admin Variance Staff Report 07-I06 (rev 02).doc IF RA Y CITY )F RENTON ► Kathy Kwlker, Mayor May 19, 2006 Matt Pool Pool Brothers Construction PO BOX 3023 Renton, WA 98056 Planning/Building/PublicWorks Department Gregg Zimmerman P.E., Administrator Subject: Preapplication Comments for Construction of 4 Townhomes at 905 Sunset Blvd NE --City File #PRE06-056 Dear Mr. Pool: This letter is sent to advise you of some of the issues that will need to be addressed.in order to obtain the required permits for constructing townhouses at 905-Sunset Blvd. NE.. The following comments on development and permitting issues are preliminary in nature and are based on your conceptual preapplication submittals and the codes in effect on the date of review. Comments may also need to be revised'based on your more detailed building permit application plans and any site plan or other design changes required by City staff. We encourage you -to review all applicable sections of the City's Development Regulations. The Development Regulations are available for purchase for- $-50, plus tax, from the Finance Division on the first floor of City Hall and are also available online at. www.ci.renton.wa.us. Project Proposal: The project proposal is to construct 4 townhomes on a 10,000-square foot lot (per King County As"lessor's records). The lot has frontage on NE Sunset Blvd where it connects into Aberdeen Ave NE, General .Comments on Preliminary Plans: The conceptual plans provided with the prelimihary proposal are not detailed enough for a formal building permit application. No scale or dimensions were included on your preliminary drawings. The north arrow points south_ . We will need a much greater level of detailIn order to issue a building permit for your project. The attached submittal requirements provide further details on the Gity's plan requirements. We recommend you resubmit a more detailed site plan for further review prior to preparing your construction plans. EXHIBIT 3 1055 South. Grady Way - Renton, Washington 98055 ' RE N i O N AHEAD'OF THE CURVE This paper contains 50% recyded tnaherial, 30% post consumer Zoning/Density: ' be subject lot is. designated Residential Multi -Family (RMF) on the City's Zoning Map. Attached dwellings (townhouses) are listed as outright permitted uses within the RMF zone at .a' maximum density of 20 units per net .acre: Fourunits on a 10,000 sq. ft. lot would',con plywith the maximum density; limitations of this zone. Height: No'irdication of proposed height was given with the preliminary submittal; however, a three .story height is assumed based on the dot's assumed. with and the proposed side yard setback. :The .city Code allows a maximum of 35' and three stories in the RMF Zone Setbacks; As proposed, tlhe townhouse structure does not comply with:.zoning setback requirements; 1n this z0he:, a 20-foot tronf yard.(pasterlysetback) and ai 20' side yard along a Istrept"-(northerly. setback), are tequired. While your proposal does correctly indicate. the 107 front. yard, the yard abu g � cce s easein nt is shoWn a only 10rfeetwhen 20 foot Is required. 5 ot�re'ar yjm _ nd $=foot side yard appear to comply with code requirements�u a Story stru nd a 70=foot lot width). Please revise your plant to 60*iy,_vv�th t e 20-faoii roini n,- s a yard along a "street" setback. A variance to this rent could be urilikeJy Landscape regtrirementsi ' 7i� Af n at a"(96t( ac areas be landscaped (unless Otherwise .approv r throe :"h this t agetprodess): 1 ur proposal would not be required to un.de o mt, cess n u,opted to -propose that setback.,areas not b Oo (yI1Y4anq.scap ou revise o sr� yard along a street setback to=2i?',rou,shoulde ablso e vwi t#s oaf yrs%r driverays down tothe minimum necessary #o maeuve rioriw gars on bilh m(e of the setback area to be landscaped in. oorr�piia: the.landscaping're avoiding the site play: review process. All landscau��'terigated,(per llr7l4 OQ10.)_ y .Ar Proposed Fencing: The concepfi'ite ptaryindicies fe dingto the south of the. proposed structure, but does not indidCiii , used el ection 4-4-0 0 'vf. tine RIiAC s e limits residential fences outside of the front yard's 'tback areas to a maximum of 6 feet in height. The fence proposed for Unit #V' is shown encroaching into the front yard landscape area and should berelocated outside of the required.20' landscape area: Lot coverage: The proposal appears to: corripiy with the RMF Zone's Maximum lot coverageallowance (35%). and the. maximum impervious surfacdrig requirements (75%). However, because no square foetagea were provided with this pieeapplication, you should verify final .totals.before .preparin`b detailed construction ,drawirigs.., Be sure to include square #ootages for both lot (building) coverage, and maximum impervious on your building permit site plan. Refuse and Recycling Containers: No details were provided. for this proposal. Please see the requirements of the City's "Refuse and Recyclables Standards" 4-4-090..We also recommend that you review your proposed container locations with Rainier Waste Management Company (206-243-4050) to ensure they will be able to pick up from your proposed location. New Utility Connections: All new electrical, phone, cable, etc., services and lines must be installed underground. Parking: 1 was unable to verify compliance with the parking requirements because no dimensions were provided. City parking regulations require 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit in the RMF Zone. Your proposal will require 8 parking spaces total. The parking. regulations specify standard stall dimensions of 9 feet x 20 feet, compact dimensions of 8y2 feet x 16 feet, and parallel stall dimensions of 9 feet x 23 feet. Compact spaces are not allowed to exceed 30% of the required spaces and must be marked. Please provide parking space dimensions on your building permit site plan and floor plan application submittals. Structures (e.g. stam,�pils) rand other encroachments (e.g. water . heaters, washer/dryers) are not permitted with in=the parkipq stall area. CHANGES TO PLANS NEEDED Tfo COMPLY WI`iH WIDE REQUIREMENTS: Your current site plan will either need to be revised to meet the code requirements mentioned in this letter or you will need Ito reque a zoning`setbatk'ariance. In order to obtain a building permit ynV*�kl��e • Provide a 20-foot setback front-.1 to northerly lot line and reduce the width and number of driveways into gip, srte ` if you consolidate`d'the four proposed driveways. into two 'shared' drn/gs;'tfiJs uld enable more setbackiandscaping. Alternately; obtain site plan approval for t4 'reduced landscapir :' A landscaping modification via our site plan review process Would requmre'6$ vweeks'`processing time. There is a $1,000:00 non-refArndable a,�plicatlon fee and s i "Ate, fiat paperwork in order to request a landscape modificatmorm..,A setback ,vanarice would take a similar time frame to process. NEXT STEPS: Permits, Licenses and Approvals Required: You will need to obtain the following City approvals (applications attached) prior to performing any work "at the site, 1. Building Permit (including a. residential energy code checklist for each building). 2. Demolition permit and capping permits for any existing structure(s) 3. Electrical Permit 4. Plumbing Permit 5. Mechanical Permit 6. Landscaping Plans meeting the requirements of RMC 4-8-120L (attached). 7. Irrigation. Plans meeting the requirements of RMC 4-8-1201 (attached). 8. Written requests justifying any modifications from setbacks or landscaping code standards. 9. Site Plan Review application package only if you decide to request a width modification of the landscaped setback areas I N 8�i°44'S4" W 54.00' DIZIVEINAY I PRIVEMY 14ra 5 00615'oi" W 11.00' 0 50.00' COMMON bRiv= Nr Ln DRIVEWAY I VRIV>=WAY �I105'-21 If1 124.46' LOT AIZA = I2,807 5F ALLOAABLE WILDIN6 AREA = 55% = 4,462 5F ACTUAL BUILDING AREA = 4,0765F SITE FLAN 50ALE; 1"=20' i 4 O N rn �ry m r�• EXHIBIT 4 190, DEVELOPMENT PLANNING CITY OF RENTON ' SEP 2 0 2007 RECEIVED ..�A 1,0 20070320906004 CITY 0r'RENTQN LOT,-.0NE ADJ JSTMEN r KNt COUNT', WA5N1NGT0N P.gRTION OF,9W 1/4 of A 1/4,;5, 8, T. 3 N,-R: r,-E W.AY.,. IN, TlIE CITY OF f$CNTONr,*INC COUNF+', WASHINCTt3N 907 AB RbFEN Alf 1�67 I IN.' ADJJ-51MENT "R:RRGE6:'NUMBER=: 3119470050 f 119900051 .. '-.. N 69'43'1 1' f CALL. SEC E �_' `A—ar—� C—` �A.:` VFTW� V� L Fi .. 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EIY 5CALE - SNELT of Records CerUllcate, o. 1963b (2S,3 E"-5170 pM5 u/23/2002 Dw I - 4n' ' LJ 0 ; _ w}.eh � s �r x 3 q8 .mi City o� ton Department of Planning / Building / Put arks ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: L� to COMMENTS DUE: OCTOBER 12, 2007 APPLICATION NO: LUA07-106, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: SEPTEMBER 28, 2007 APPLICANT: Pool Brothers Construction PROJECT MANAGER: Elizabeth Higgins r4 E rry ' y, PROJECT TITLE: Monterra Setback Variance PLAN REVIEW: Ka ren Kittrick SITE AREA: 12,807 square feet BUILDING AREA ross i N/A a Ut LOCATION: 905 Sunset Blvd NE WORK ORDER NO: 77813 BUILDING DIVISION SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant has requested a variance to allow a narrower side yard setback along a street than would be allowed by the development standards of the Residential Multi -family zone. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources N ov,t, B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS Q44,-t- C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Housing Aesthetics Li htlGlare Recreation uh7ities Transportation Public Services Historic/Cuitural Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet We have reviewers this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional inf, rmation is needed to property assess this proposal. Si a e of Director or A t onzed Representative Date City o; ton Department of Planning l Building / Pub. ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLiCA 'orks TiON REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: `M COMMENTS DUE: OCTOBER 12, 2007 APPLICATION NO: LUA07-10$, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: SEPTEMBER 28, 2007 APPLICANT: Pool Brothers Construction PROJECT MANAGER: Elizabeth Higgins PROJECT TITLE: Monterra Setback Variance PLAN REVIEW: Ka ren KittEe- SITE AREA: 12,807 square feet BUILDING AREA (gross): N A ,' �.; ;'- LOCATION: 905 Sunset BNd NE WORK ORDER NO: 7781 q?' . SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant has requested a variance to allow a narrower side rd setba&EPona 7s han would be allowed by the development standards of the Residential Multi -family zone. v A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shorefine Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS ",_)/c, Ca-G' L1 Z f% _eO Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More information Necessary Housing Aesthetics Li ht/Glare Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services HistonclCultural Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. ro/,�z/4�7 Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date CITY OF RENTON CURRENT PLANNING DIVISION AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING On the 281h day of September, 2007, 1 deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing Acceptance Letter & NOA documents. This information was sent to: Name Representing Matt Pool, Pool Brothers Construction LLC Owner/Applicant/Contact Surrounding Property Owners See Attached (Signature of Sende STATE OF WASHINGTON ) SS COUNTY OF KING ) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Stacy Tucker signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act,-W\ � purposes mentioned in the instrument. ZI Dated: jo-t-o Notary Public in and'ibr the Stag ofl7Vashington .0r i Q • Notary (Print): VA re% c) �i 9�`a,� 2 e� �= o� My appointment expires: c"1 _- cL_10 Prilp�� '9l1k11t\�� Project Name: Monterra Setback Variance Project Number: LUA07-106, V-A 722750006008 BANDA EMILIO R 9708 S 244TH PL KENT WA 98031 722750006503 CAMERER JOHN M 861 ABERDEEN AVE NE RENTON WA 98056 311990016504 GUTKA JAY T+MARIETHES 848 SUNSET BLVD NE RENTON WA 98056 311990017502 MA SAM ZHI YONG 844 SUNSET BLVD NE RENTON WA 98056 922590003005 NELSEN CRAIG R+HALL MARGARE 5349 229TH AVE SE ISSAQUAH WA 98027 311990003502 POOL BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION PO BOX 2197 RENTON WA 98056 082305904508 BROWN GLEN & JACKIE PO BOX 2626 RENTON WA 98056 082305910307 CONNELL KELLY W+JACQUELINE 912 SUNSET BLVD NE RENTON WA 98056 722750007501 HESS GERAL❑ E 2108 NE 9TH ST RENTON WA 98056 722750007006 MARTINEZ JOSE RUIZ 2102 NE 9TH ST RENTON WA 98056 082305900704 NGUYEN MICHAEL DOAN C PHAM PHONG QUOC 902 SUNSET BLVD NE RENTON WA 98056 311990005101 POOL BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION 145 PARK AVE N RENTON WA 98057 311990006604 BURCH HELEN D PO BOX 1122 RENTON WA 98057 082305911404 CRANE ROBERT 950 SUNSET BV NE RENTON WA 98056 311990016801 KALMBACH JOHN A+WENDY L 15508 206TH AVE NE RENTON WA 98059 311990005002 MONTERRA HOLDINGS 16625 REDMOND WAY STE M #335 REDMOND WA 98052 082305911602 OWENS MICHAEL J+AMANDA L 916 SUNSET BLVD NE RENTON WA 98056 l,I4 [aMply,1aaml1lIC+]y] A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Development Services Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes the application and the necessary Public Approvals. PROJECT NAMEINUMBER: Monlena Selh-k Variance I WAd7.1Cfi V-A PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applcant has requested a v-a— to a9ow a narrower side yard setback along a street than would be allowed by the developnent standards of the Residential Mat, farmi zone. PROJECT LOCATION: 905 Sinset Elvc NE PUBLIC APPROVALS: Administrative Variance APPLICAN71PROJECT CONTACT PERSON.- Matt Poo:, Prwl Smtners Constroclioo Li TO 1253j 405-3471 EmI poolbrosrC,iholma1lccm Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Elizabeth Higgins, Senior Planner, Development Services Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA S8057, by 5:00 PM on October 12, 2007. If you have questions about this proposal, of wish to be made a party o' retard and mcelve additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at 42514304r282 Anyone who submits written comments will autemahcally Leccme a pally of record and will be notified of any decision On this projecl. PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION DATE OF APPLICATION: September 20, 2007 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: September 28, 2007 DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: September 28, 2007 If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information on this pmposed project, complete this form and return to: City of Renton, Development Planning, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton WA 98057. File Name! Ne.: Monterro Setback Variance i LUA07-I D5, V-A NAME' MAILING ADDRESS- TELEPHONE NO.: CERTIFICATION hereby certify that —�— copies of the above document were posted by me in conspicuous places or nearby the described property on,, DATE: SIGNED: •' ATTEST: Subscribed and sworn before me, a Notary Public, in and for the State of Washington residing lip on the day of NOTARY PUBLIC SIGNA�� A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Development Services Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes the application and the necessary Public Approvals. PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: Monterra Setback Variance 1 LUA07-106, V-A PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant has requested a variance to allow a narrower side yard setback along a street than would be allowed by the development standards of the Residential Multi -family zone PROJECT LOCATION: PUBLIC APPROVALS: 905 Sunset Blvd NE Administrative Variance APPLICANTIPROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Matt Pool, Pool Brothers Construction LLC; Tel: (253) 405-3475; Eml: poolbros@hotmail.com Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Elizabeth Higgins, Senior Planner, Development Services Division, 1056 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, by 5:00 PM on October 12, 2007. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at (425) 430-7382. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION DATE OF APPLICATION: September 20, 2007 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: September 28, 2007 DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: September 28, 2007 If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information on this proposed project, complete this form and return to: City of Renton, Development Planning, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. File Name / No.: Monterra Setback Variance ! LUA07-106, V-A NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NO.: CIT. OF RENTON t ru 27, 2007 Kathy Keolker, Mayor September 28, 2007 Matt Pool Pool Brothers Construction LLC 3601 Lake Washington Blvd N Renton, WA 98056 Subject: Monterra Setback Variance LUA07-106, V-A Dear Mr. Pool: Planning/Building/PublicWorks Department Gregg Zimmerman P.E., Administrator The Development Planning Section of the City of Renton has determined that the subject application is complete according to submittal requirements and, therefore, is accepted for review. You will be notified if any additional information is required to continue processing your application. Please contact me at (425) 430-7382 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Elizabeth Higgins, AICP Senior Planner 1055 South Grady Way - Renton, Washington 98057 R E N TON .N AHEAD OF THE CURVE This paperoontains50%recyeled material. 30% post consumer City of Renton DEVE1,1p F PLANNING LAND USE PERMIT NTON SEP 2 0 2002 MASTER APPLICATIONRECEIVED PROPERTY OWNER(S) NAME: Pool Brothers Concstruction LLC ADDRESS: 145 Park Ave. N. CITY: Renton ZIP: 98057 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 253-405-3475 APPLICANT (if other than owner) NAME: COMPANY (if applicable): ADDRESS: CITY: ZIP: TELEPHONE NUMBER CONTACT PERSON NAME: Matt Pool COMPANY (if applicable): PBC ADDRESS: 3601 Lake Wa Blvd N CITY: Renton ZIP:98056 TELEPHONE NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS: 253-405-3475 / PoolBros@Hotmail.com PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: Monterra TownHomes PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)ILOCATION AND ZIP CODE: 905 Sunset Blvd NE, Renton WA KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S): 3119900051 EXISTING LAND USE(S): RM-F PROPOSED LAND USE(S): Same EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: RM-F PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION (if applicable): EXISTING ZONING: RM-F PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): SITE AREA (in square feet): 12,807 sf SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PUBLIC ROADWAYS TO BE DEDICATED: zero SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS: Existing access easement PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET ACRE (if applicable): NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable): NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): Q:web/pw/derserv/forms/planningfmasterapp.doc 1 09/20/07 P IJECT INFORMATION (con lied NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): zero SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): NET FLOOR AREA OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW PROJECT (if applicable): PROJECT VALUE: 1,500,000 IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable): ❑ AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA ONE ❑ AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA TWO ❑ FLOOD HAZARD AREA sq. ft. ❑ GEOLOGIC HAZARD sq. ft. ❑ HABITAT CONSERVATION sq. ft. ❑ SHORELINE STREAMS AND LAKES sq. ft. ❑ WETLANDS sq. ft. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Attach legal description on separate sheet with the following information included) HARRIES GARDEN HOME TRS PAR B OF RENTON LLA LUA-06-126- LLA REC 20070320900004 SD LLA BEING LOT 8 OF SD PLAT TYPE OF APPLICATION & FEES List all land use applications being applied for: 1. Variance 3. 2. 4. Staff will calculate applicable fees and postage: $ ll9 AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP I, (Print Namels) M A,4 — ED,, a 1tit r5 i'GnS�- L1C declare that I am (please check one) � the current owner of the property involved in this application or the authorized representative to act for a corporation (please attach proof of authorization) and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that 0'O' signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be hislher/their free and voluntary act for the Z:�� ZX -- uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. (Signature of Owner/Representative) (Signature of OwnerlRepresentative) Notary Public in and for the State of ashington -r .. O i.A+ �..� J- s Notary(Print) Ym-�• Yy� t�f� !A �Tyrr My appointment expires: Q;web/pw/devserv/forms/planning/masterapp.doc 2 09/20/07 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISI01- WAIV__ _ OF SUBMITTAL REQUI.....MENTS FOR LAND USE APPLICATIONS OFVELOPMENT PLANNING CITY OF RENTot,, SEP 2 0 2007 RECEIVED his requirement may be waived by. ?,J Property Services Section PROJECT NAME: I�JI fIr�tia,�' Public Works Plan Review Section Building Section DATE: G�LIr�CL1,7Ce Development Planning Section T QAWEMPM0EVSERVTormslPlanninglwarverofsubmiltalregs_9-06.xls 09I06 ^EVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION WAIVEF. - F SUBMITTAL REQUIRL... 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Public Works Plan Review Section f t- Building Section DATE: L Development Planning Section Q:IWEBTWIDEVSERV%FormslPlanninglwaiverofsubmittalregs_9-06.xls 09/06 P,.wdo,hw,� HOLDINGS, LLC September 18, 2007 To: Matt Pool Sent via fax: (425) 225-3187 Monterra Holdings LLC 18825 Redmond Way, Suite M-335 Redmond, WA 98052 425-241-7208 Monterra Holdings I LLC, owner of Eastridge Apartments at 907 Aberdeen Ave, NE, has no objection to the proposed site plan for 905 Sunset Blvd NE received on September 14, 2007. We understand the setback for the proposed site that runs along the property line immediately adjacent to the east parking lot of Eastridge Apartments is proposed as eight (8) feet. Sincer , g i er, Managing Member Monterra Holdings I LLC PVC+ QY Ofi FIENTON ING SEP 2 0 2002 RQIVS1) Item 6 — Justification for the Variance Request The applicant suffers undue hardshi p and the variance is nece ssary because of special circumstances.. ..and the strict application of Building and Zoning code is found to deprive the property owner of rights and privileges enjoyed by other property owners... On 1/5/07, the Proponent, Matt Pool, met with the staff of the Development Services Division regarding 905 Sunset Blvd. The purpose of the meeting was to determine which yard was to be designated as the front yard and then to define the required setbacks for all yards. The minimum RM-P side yard in the zoning code for lots 70. V to 80' in width is 8'. The western boundary of this site is 70.0' long, and apparently the staff person determined the minimum set back from the western boundary for this project was therefore 8'. Development Services provided Matt with a site plan marked up showing the 8' western setback. Matt gave the information to his architect and the project's design was completed and submitted for the building permit based on 1/5/07 interpretation of setbacks. On 7/23/07, City of Renton Plan review comments were provided to Matt. The Planning Comments include the following statement within item 2: "the side setback along the west property line is 13 feet, not 8 feet. The site plan and building must be adjusted to accommodate a 13 foot side yard setback on the west side ". Apparently, the 1/5/07 interpretation of the lot width was incorrect. According to the review comment, the actual lot width according to the zoning code is the average distance between the side lines connecting the front and rear lot lines. That interpretation results in a lot width of 137.23' and the required setback becomes 12' minimum. Undue hardship. The building currently is located at the 20' set back from Sunset Blvd. It's not possible to simply shift the building 5' east to achieve the stipulated setback. Compliance with the 13' west setback will require the building to be redesigned. The time and expense to do this is an undue hardship. Rights and Privileges of other property owners. Strict application with the Zoning Code will deprive Matt of the rights and privileges enjoyed by other property owners. Property owners have the right to expect reliable code interpretations by City staff since they administer it. Our public officials do a wonderful job of explaining to the private sector the nuances of the code and how it affects their development plans. In this case, the staff person initially made a logical assumption of the required setback and that assumption was later found to be technically flawed. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property owners in the vicinity... The side yard setback in question separates the Monterra building from a parking lot the development west of the boundary line. There is little or no adverse impact on the public welfare. The adjoining property owner has provided Mr. Pool with a letter indicating his support of the project and the S' side yard setback. Approval shall not constitute a grant of special privile,,e inconsistent with the limitation on uses of other properties in the vicinity and zone... Matt didn't request or expect any special privilege. He just wanted to find out what the setbacks were and designed a building based on what he was told. The approval..... is the minimum variance that will accomplish the desired purpose. The building was designed to have an S' west yard setback and a 20' east yard setback. The building footprint is at those setbacks. An increase in the setbacks shown on the drawings will require the redesign of the building. Matt would like to maintain his current building design. The 5' variance is the minimum variance that will accomplish the desired purpose. Printed: 09-20-2007 Payment Made CITY OF RENTON 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 Land Use Actions RECEIPT Permit#: LUA07-106 09/20/2007 03:39 PM Total Payment: 100.00 Current Payment Made to the Following Items: DEVELOPMENT PLANNfNG CiTy of RENTON SEP 2 0 2007 RECEIVED Receipt Number: Payee: MATTHEW POOL-PBC Trans Account Code Description Amount 5022 000.345.81.00.0019 Variance Fees 100.00 Payments made for this receipt Trans Method Description Amount Payment Credit C VISA Visa 100.00 Account Balances Trans Account Code Description 3021 303.000.00.345.85 Park Mitigation Fee 5006 000.345.81.00.0002 Annexation Fees 5007 000.345.81.00.0003 Appeals/Waivers 5008 000.345.81.00.0004 Binding Site/Short Plat 5009 000.345.81.00.0006 Conditional Use Fees 5010 000.345.81.00,0007 Environmental Review 5011 000.345.81.00.0008 Prelim/Tentative Plat 5012 000.345.81.00.0009 Final Plat 5013 000.345.81.00.0010 PUD 5014 000.345.81.00.0011 Grading & Filling Fees 5015 000.345.81.00.0012 Lot Line Adjustment 5016 000.345.81.00.0013 Mobile Home Parks 5017 000.345.81.00.0014 Rezone 5018 000.345.81.00.0015 Routine Vegetation Mgmt 5019 000.345.81.00.0016 Shoreline Subst Dev 5020 000.345.81.00.0017 Site Plan Approval 5021 000.345.81.00.0018 Temp Use, Hobbyk, Fence 5022 000.345.81.00.0019 Variance Fees 5024 000.345.81.00.0024 Conditional Approval Fee 5036 000.345.81.00.0005 Comprehensive Plan Amend 5909 000.341.60.00,0024 Booklets/EIS/Copies 5941 000.341.50.00.0000 Maps (Taxable) 5954 650.237.00.00.0000 Special Deposits 5955 000.05.519.90.42.1 Postage 5998 000.231.70.00.0000 Tax Balance Due .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 R0705029 Remaining Balance Due: $0.00