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V �cTUPZ: �- — V I M 5PCam � PAZa LL)o �t �46 -M CO R N Ei`- , z� 4a cl g G N Lu � w C LULL M 20 1.— : C LU 0 w� cr a �.v CLJ) C N LU O t "7 W w o 1C CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM Date: April 16, 2009 To: City Clerk's Office From: Stacy Tucker Subject: Land Use File Closeout Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City C'IPrk`S nffirP. Project Name: Heightchew Fence Height Variance LUA (file) Number: LUA-08-132, V-A Cross -References: AKA's: Project Manager: Ion Arai c Acceptance Date: November 10, 2008 Applicant: Art & Lisa Heightchew owner: Same as applicant i Contact: Lisa Heightchew PID Number: 8906100090 ERC Decision Date: ERC Appeal Date: Administrative Approval: December 5, 2008 r Appeal Period Ends; December 19, 2008 } 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 a variance to allow an existing side yard fence, that is eight -feet in height, to remain on site. The subject property is located in the Benson Hill annexation area within the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation. i Location: 11231 SE 182nd Street Comments: Y �UR'La,,M,y,, Denis December 31, 2008 Art & Lisa Heightchew 11231 SE 182' Street Renton, WA 98055 SUBJECT: Heightchew Fence Height Variance LUA08-132, V-A Dear Mr. & Mrs. Heightchew: C'ITT OF RENTON Department of Community and Economic Development Alex Pietsch, Administrator This letter is to inform you that the appeal period has ended for the Administrative Variance approval. No appeals were filed, therefore, this decision is final and if applicable, the application for any required permits may proceed. If you have any questions regarding the report and decision issued for this Administrative Variance approval, please call me at (425) 430-7270. Sincerely, Ion Arai Assistant Planner a 1055 South Grady Way - Renton, Washington 98057 This paper C iitains50'i, recydedmaterna1.30%post Consumer RENTON HEAD OF THE CURVE City of Renton REPORT Department of Community & Economic Development & ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE REPORT & DECISION DECISION LAND USE ACTION DECISION DA TE: December 2, 2008 Project Name: Heightchew Fence Height Variance Art & Lisa Heightchew Owners: 11231 SE 182nd Street PT ,- 63Vk� Applicant/contact: Same as owners. I �'J* iI" I , iZ f File Number LUA-08-132, V-A Project Manager, Ion Arai, Assistant Planner Project Description: The applicant is regUesting a variance to allow an existing side yard fence, that is eight -feet in height, to remain on site. The subject property is located in the Benson Hill annexation area within the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation. There are no critical areas on site. Project Location: 11231 SE 182nd Street dministrative Variance Report LUA08-101, YA A.docProject Location Map pREPORT oc DECISION City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE REPORT & DECISION LAND USE ACTION DECISION DATE: December 5, 2008 Project Name: Heightchew Fence Height Variance Art & Lisa Heightchew Owners: 11231 SE 182"a Street Applicant/Contact: Same as owners. File Number. LUA-08-132, V-A Project Manager., Ion Arai, Assistant Planner Project Description: The applicant is requesting an administrative variance from RMC 4-4-040D.1.b to allow an existing side yard fence, that is eight -feet in height, to remain onsite. The variance would allow- the fence to exceed the maximum allowed height by two (2) feet. The subject property is located in the Benson Hill annexation area within the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation. Project Location: 11231 SE 182°d Street r _ LU408-132, Vrl.doc Project Location Map 011 of Runifni Deparimew of Corm iwitl ci Ecomm,;L I)ci't iripw'nt HI:IGHTC.YIE R' FENCE HEIGII7' VARIANCE De4:cmbc°r 5. "06 A. Type of Land Use Action Conditional Z 17've Site Plan Review .Slxrcial Pennil fiw Grade & Fill Administrative Variance B. Exhibits Admini.*Ircahv I cewicnrcc Repor-r A, Dcc,I iwl LU IO` 4 3'. F-A Pate ? of S Binding S'ile Plan Shoreline Substantial Develomient Permit Administrative Cork Delernfinwion The following exhibits were entered into the record: Exhibit 1: Yellow file containing: application, proof of pasting and publication, and other documcntaticm pertinent to this request. Exhibit 2: Zoning blap Exhibit 3: Site Plan Exhibit 4: Fcncc Pictures 43 and #4 C. Project Description / Background: The applicant is requesting a variance fi-onr the provisions of the Renton Municipal Code (RMC 4-4-040) regulating Fences and Hedges. The variance N� ould allow the applicant to .keep an existing eight -foot (8) side yard fence in a Residential-S (R-8) zone. l lic tcncc regulations currently restrict the height of a side yard fence to a maximurn of six feet (6) in height w itlriar rdsiclential zones. The fence is located along the east property hilc of' tlic applicants' lot. The fence is approximately 116 feet in length and is made of vertical 8-foot cedar planks. On the north end of the fence, there is a gate in-between the fence and the eastside of the residence. The existing fence on the abutting property to the cast is six -feet (6) high and is located on a slope supported by a retaining wall. The fence is made of- white vinyl and has the same approximate top elevation as the applicant's fence. A little more than twenty (20) inches separates the two fences. This Administrative Variance request was filed to provide a legal means for the applicant to retain the existingy eight -foot (8) fence, D. Findings Having; reviewed the written record in the emitter, 11rc City now makes and enters the following: I) Request: The applicant has requested approval for an administrative variance from the maximum allowable fence height requirements ot' six (0) feet in the R-8 zone (RNiC 4-4-040D) to allow an eight (8) foot high side yard fence at the address, 11231 SE 182nd Street. 2) Adminisstrative Variance: The applicant's administrative variance submittal materials comply with the requirements necessary to process a variance. The applicant's site plan, context map and photographic evidence are provided as Exhibits 2 threwoh 4. LU,408-13 2-LA,doc City of Renlorz Departnrcni ol'Conz+rrrrrrirr & Econ.jmi, 1)r 1. tInlurrrrrt ffE1C;f1TC'Hh_ 61' hE;Vf.'E f1E1GI1T F ARIANCf:- Deccmhcv- 5. 2008 Aihnini.i'!r'crtit'c i'ar'itrrtcc° Repor[ & DLcitidon 1.UA08-132. FA 3) Exlstin Land Use: LaIld uses Strl_rc)tlndIM_' the subject site rrrelude: North — Single-family residcntial {R-5 zonin<,); South — Single -fancily residential (R-8 /oning); East — Single-family residential (R-8 /oning): West Single-family residential (R-S Ionia~-}. 4) Zoning: The site is located in the Residential — 8 dwelling units per acre (R-8) zone. i) Topography: The site slopes from cast to a est approximately T5 feet over in 85-foot run. E. Consistency with Variance Criteria RMC 4-9-25013.5 lists four criteria that the Revic wing Official is asked to consider, along with all other relevant information, in making it decision on an Administrative Variance application. The four criteria are: 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 properly, 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 c[assitication: The applicant contends that special circtlnlstanccs apply to their fence situation. The applicant states that they originally built their fence eight (S) Ieet above grade to screen their neighbors' fence because they felt it was unsightly and the rct.,tinint, %gall portion was not maintained. The applicant asserts that when she built the f-ence, it intentionally built no higher than the neighbors- fence. The neighbors' fence is six (b) feet in hci�,ht, as measured from existing grade. The previous owners of the east property positioned dic fence on top of' L�radcd section of earth that leveled their backyard. This raised the grade by approximately tlircc (1) fcct, and, according to the applicant, the prc-fill grade was the same on both lots. Staff concurs with the applicant th It special circumstances apply to the site, specifically, the grade separation between the parcels and the close proximity of the fences. To deny the variance would deprive the applicant of rights and pri%Ilct,es enjoyed by the other property owners in the vicinity and zoning designation. b. That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improverneuts in the vicinity and zone in which subject property is situated: The applicant states that the granting of the variance would not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property r>r iwproNements in the vicinity and zone. They contend that the fence cannot be seen from the street and that the fence is adequately screened from the neighbors either by vegetation, natural topography or by other fences. The tops of the two abutting fences are of equal height to one another when vicvtied side by side. The top caps of the neighbors' fence can be seen from the applicant's backyard. Only the very top of the applicant's fence can be seen from eastern neighbors' backyard. The ncitrllbin directly abutting on west wrote a letter in support of the fence variance. During the comment period, there were no letters submitted in opposition to the fence variance request. Staff recognizes that the visual impact from the fence would be minimal to the surrounding neighborhood due to it location and the surrounding environment. When viewed from the surrounding areas, only the top of the applicants fence can be seen. The top of the applicant's fence appears to be at the same height as the top of the neighbors' fence. Also, there were no comments submitted in opposition to the fence variance and one letter from a neighbor in support of the fence variance. LUA08-132-f!4.doc C tfi of 'Rrnlon Deparimew (j/ Com mmilI; & Fm)i"nm l),'r� HEIGHTCHEW FE,VCE HEIGHT VARL-1 NCE December 5, 2008 4rlririrrrsirrrtire Vieriwice Repori & Deci_Sfem I,U. P D8- I32 F-: t Pqi�e 4 of 5 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 ground on which the applicant's I•ence is located is approximately three (3) feet below the neighbors' fence even though the fenCC,, arc only 22-inches apart. The difference in grade was it result of previous grading in the abutting pmperty's backyard to make it more level. The applicant stated that the pre -fill grade of both properiics w erc relatively the same. Given the topographic difference of the property, the approval of the %iiri,ince request would not provide the applicant with special privilege inconsistent with the limitation upon uses of other properties in the vicinity or zone. The visual height of the fence at the top v.ould not be any liigher than the abutting neighbors' fence to the east. Staff recognizes that the applicant is not receiving special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon uses of other properties in the G icitrity and zone because the approval would allow the applicant to retain an existing fence whose h1,,he t 1:7oint is no greater in elevation than the neighbors' fence, which is less than two (2) feet to the w cst. d. That the approval as determined by the Administrator is a minimum variance that will accomplish the desired purpose: The applicant contends that the request is a minimum variance needed in order to screen the neighbors' fence and property. Staff recognizes that the applicant i� proposing the minimum variance needed to accomplish the request. The top of the applicant's Bence does not exceed the neighbors' Fence in elevation, F. Conclusions 1. The applicant's fence variance request rriccts all four ofthc criteria to grant a variance from RMC 4-9- 250.B.5. 2. The top of applicants fence would be it the s�ime height as the neighbors' abutting fence to the cast. 3. Written comments were received in support of the fence variance. No written comments were received in opposition of the fence %ziriar)cc. 4. Staff supports the requested variance, and rccoanrnends approval. G. Decision The Administrative Fence Height Variance to allow an existing fence to exceed the maximum height requirements for residential fences by two ft et, File A"o. LUA0$-132, V A is approved. SIGNATURE: � 1 G.D Vincent, Planning director Decision Date TRAN,S'MITTFl) this 5"' clay gf'Decemher, 2008 to Mc, (honer-i�lpplicarrt/Cor?tczct: Art and Lisa Heightchew 11231 SE 182`` Street Rentorr. WA 98055 LUA08-I32-VA doe Carr ol'Rcjaorr Dcparlmeru of Crmmimin, & Ecor inm DE �rk,irrr<rr1 HEIGHTCTIEW FENCF_ HEIGHT VARIANCE DC'C0JJbe1' 5. 2008 TRANXI-IITTED this 5"' duy g1'Decer?7bC1-. '00N tar the follOwing: Larry Meckhrig, Building Official Neil Watts. Development Services Director Jennifer Heiviing, Current I'lanning Manager Kayren Kittrick, Development Services Fire Marshal Renton Reporter .4rlrnm;.�i alirr Var'raiice Repe)r( & Deci.�iorp 1.Cr1408-132. VA Pale 5 of5 Land Use Action Request for Reconsideration, Appeals & Expiration The administrative land use decision will became limit if the decision is not appealed within fourteen (14) days of the effective date of decision. RECONSIDERATION: Within fourteen (14) days of the effective date of decision, any party may request that a decision may be reopened by the Administrator (Decision -maker)- The Administrator (Decision -maker) 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 tact. Atter review of the reconsideration request, if the Administrator (Decision-inaker) finds sufficient evidence to wncud the original decision, there will be no further extension of the appeal period. Any person wishing to take lur'thcr action must tile a formal appeal within the 14-day appeal timeframe, APPEAL. This administrative land use decision will become final if not appealed in writing to the Hearing Fxaminer on or before 5:00 PAI on December 19, 2008. An appeal of the decision must be filed within the 14-day appeal period (RCN+ 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680). Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Crdc Sccticfn 4-S-1 10. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City GIcrk's office, Renton City Hall — 7th Floor. (425) 430-6510. Appeals must he filed in writing, together with the required S75.00 application fee to: Bearing Fxaminer, City of Renton.. 1055 South Grady Way, Renton. 9,Qi 7. THE APPEARANCE OF FAIRNESS DOCTRINE- provides that no ex parte (private one-on-one) communications may occur concerning the larxl use decision. The Doctrine applies not only to the initial decision, but to Appeals to the Hearing hxiimincr as well. All communications after the decision/approval date must be made in writing through the l tearing I xaminer. 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. 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The subject property is located in -Benson Hiii annexation area within the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation. There are no critical areas on site. 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/Shorebne Use Animals Environmental Heaith Energy/ Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Housing Aesthetics Light/Glare Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services Nistonc/Cullural Preservation Airport Environment 10, 000 Feet 14, 090 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 additionf i ormation is needed to properly assess this proposal. �� u+('y Signature of Director Representative Date y o FIRE and EMERGENCY SERVICES , DEPARTMENT ♦ M E M O R A N D U M DATE: 11 / 14/08 TO: Kayren Kittrick, flan Reviewer CC: Ion Arai, Planner FROM: Bill Flora, Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal SUBJECT: LUA08-132, V-A Ileightchew Fence Height Variance Renton Fire & Emergency Services Comments: There is nothing specific in the IFC regarding fence height. However, the back yard would serve as a possible area of refuge for the occupants of the house should they not be able to exit through the front doors. It appears that the fence at the front corner of the house is also 8 ft. tall. We would require a means of access for the response operations crews to get to the back yard in case of fire, as well as a secondary means of egress for the occupants. The minimum width of this access would be 36 inches. The latching mechanism for this means of access should be accessible from both the front and back side. i:',er6enviro dev app rev standardmeino_cc.doe City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: - ! COMMENTS DUE_ DECEMBER 1, 2008 APPLICATION NO: LUA08-132, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: NOVEMBER 10, 2008 APPLICANT: Lisa & Art Hei htchew PLANNER: Ion Arai PROJECT TITLE: Hei htchew Fence Height Variance PLAN REVIEWER: Ka ren Kittrick SITE AREA: 11,730 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): 2,000 square feet LOCATION: 11231 SE 182"d Street PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross) NIA WORK ORDER NO: 77988 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting a variance to allow an existing side yard fence, that is eight -feet in height, to remain on site. The subject property is located in the Benson Hill annexation area within the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation. There are no critical areas on site. 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 LandlShoreline Use Anunais Environmenlat Health Energy/ Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Housin Aesthetics Li hllGlare Recreation utilities Transportation Public Services Historic/Cultural Preservatrmn Airport Environment 10.000 Foot 14.900 Foul- We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those aroas it which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. / SignaR r�of Director or Authorized Representative Date L City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: 6altl4l COMMENTS DUE: DECEMBER 1, 2008 APPLICATION NO: LUA08-132, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: NOVEMBER 10, 2008 RZq rn APPLICANT: Lisa & Art Hei htchew PLANNER: Ion Arai ZO C PROJECT TITLE: Heightchew Fence Height Variance PLAN REVIEWER: Ka ren Kittrick r- SITE AREA: 11,730 square feet — - EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): 2,000 square r.s o LOCATION: 11231 SE 182r'a Street PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross) NIA �� w a � WORK ORDER NO: 77988 Cli SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting a variance to allow an existing side yard fence, that is eight -feet in height, to remain on site. The subject property is located in the Benson Hill annexation area within the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation. There are no critical areas on site. 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/ Naturai Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Hnusvi Aesthetics Li ht/Giare Recreation Utilities transportation Public Services Historic/Cuit urui Preservation Airport Environment 10, 000 Feet 14,000 Feet 02t� a/ZV, -�-_ - '�t C. CODE-RELA TED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas m which we have expertise and have ideNifled areas of probable impact or areas wher additional In formati ded to properly assess this proposal. 7Z r� Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date'� % City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: COMMENTS DUE: ❑ECEMBER 1, 2008 APPLICATION NO: LUA08-132, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: NOVEMBER 10, 2008 APPLICANT: Lisa & Art Hei htchew PLANNER: Ion Arai PROJECT TITLE: Hei htchew Fence Height Variance PLAN REVIEWER: Ka ren Kittrick V.d; SITE AREA: 11.730 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): 2,000 square feet LOCATION: 11231 SE 182"'d Street PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross)NIA WORK ORDER NO: 77988 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting a variance to allow an existing side yard fence, that is eight -feet in height, to remain on site. The subject property is located in the Benson Hill annexation area within the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation. There are no critical areas on site. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Earth Afr Water Plants LandlShoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resuurces B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS 414� ;vC Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Housing A P..Stheric.s Li ht/Glare Recrcalion Utilities Trans ortatlon Public Services %�I$t�rfCi�e. (III flrat Preservatfua Airport 8ivironr7enl 7D.000 Feel 7 00000 Feat 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 wh e additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. Signature of Direc or Authorized Representati Date City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: G COMMENTS DUE: DECEMBER 1, 2008 APPLICATION NO: LUA08-132, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: NOVFMBER 10, 2008 APPLICANT: Lisa & Art Hei htchew PLANNER: Ion Arai PROJECT TITLE: Hei htchew Fence Height Variance PLAN REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick SITE AREA: 11,730 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): 2,000 square feet LOCATION: 11231 SE 182"c Street PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross) NIA 'dVORK ORDER NO: 77988 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting a variance to allow an existing side yard fence, that is eight -feet in height, to remain on site. The subject property is located in the Benson Hill annexation area within the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation. There are no critical areas on site. 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 S. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELA TED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Housin Aesthetics Lr htlGlare Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services Historic"Cultural 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. Signatur f DX ector or Authorized Representative Date City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: a COMMENTS DUE: DECEMBER 1, 2008 APPLICATION NO: LUA08-132, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: NOVFMBER 10, 2008 APPLICANT: Lisa & Art Hei htchew PLANNER: Ion Arai PROJECT TITLE: Hei htchew Fence Height Variance PLAN REVIEWER: Ka ren Kittrick SITE AREA: 11,730 square feet i f EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): 2,000 s ua [Wet ' LOCATION: 11231 SE 182'0 Street PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross) NIA : ,.. )A'. WORK ORDER NO: 77988 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting a variance to allow an existing side yard fence, that is eight -feet in height, to remain on site. The subject property is located in the Benson Hill annexation area within the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation. There are no critical areas on site. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major impacts More Information Necessary Farth Air Water _ Plants Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS J 1 J �-L_( C. CODE-RELA TED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Housing Aesthetics Li hl/Glare Recreation Utilities Tfaos ortation Public Services Historic/Cultural Preservation Airport Environment 1 0. 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 Phis proposal. f Signature,Signature,o Director or Authorized Representative Date ; City of Renton Depaftment of Community & Fconomic Development ENVIRONMENTAL S DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: �{ � COMMENTS DUE: DECEMBER 1, 2008 APPLICATION NO: LUA08-132, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: NOVEMBER 10. 2008 APPLICANT: Lisa & Art Heightchew PLANNER: Ian Arai PROJECT TITLE: Heightchew Fence Height Variance PLAN REVIEWER: Ka ren Kittricoq SITE AREA: 11,730 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA ross : 2 A s ake #t3eC4 LOCATION: 11231 SE 182 d Street It PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross) NIA ' WORK ORDER NO: 77988 �3' SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting a variance to allow an existing side yard fence, that is eight -feet in height, to remain on site. The subject property is located in the Benson HN annexation area within the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation. There are no critical areas on site. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Earth Air Water piants LandlShoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources ce B. POLICY-RELA TED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELA TED COMMENTS kl Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Housin Aesthetics Li hUGlare Recroation Utilities Trans ortatimn public sefvices HistoriclCultural Preservation Airport Environment f 0.000 Feet f 4, 060 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 SigOW of Director or Authorized Representative Date City of Renton Deparlment of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: COMMENTS DUE: ❑ECEMBER 1, 2008 APPLICATION NO: LUA08-132, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: NOVEMBER 10, 2008 APPLICANT: Lisa & Art Hei htchew PLANNER: Ion Arai PROJECT TITLE: Hei htchew Fence Hei h afi PLAN REVIEWER: Ka ren Kittrick SITE AREA: 11,730 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): 2,000 square feet LOCATION: 11231 SE 182"� Street PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross) N/A WORK ORDER NO: 77988 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting a variance to allow an existing side yard fence, that is eight -feet in height, to remain on site. The subject property is located in the Benson Hill annexation area within the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation. There are no critical areas on site. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Earth Air Water Plums Land/Shoreline Use Animals Envnonmeota! Health Energy/ Naturai Resources f- y.. j B. POLICY RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Nousin Aesthetics Li htlGiare Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services HistoriclCuit urai Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet We havetled'this applicati n ith par' of to se areas in which we have expertise and have ide /lied a as of probable impact or areas whnal informa needed groper/ ss this proposal. Signaturer or Authorized Represents Date rL'Y •�_•� � NOTICE OF APPLICATION A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Department or community & Economic Development (CEO) — Planning Ul vision of the City A Reutnn. The following briefly describes the application and the necessary Public Approvals. PROJECT NAMEfNUMBER: Hci l tr. — Feocn Heiphl Variance/ LUAD8-132, V-A PROJECT OFSCRIPTIONr The e:;nlicarR s requesting a variance to a -low an -Ong vole yard terrine, Thal r; eignt-feer in height to remain un ;,I, I he ; i-alec. ,iroaerty 1s located In the Benson Hit annexalion afea within the Res,dentll d (R-8) zoning tlesipra;n:,n ',.. r.. ,rife ,., cril cal areas oo silo. PROJECT LOCATION: 1: �F 1Q Sheet PUBLIC APPROVALS: , ..nr.. r:.,tf, �. anca approval APPLICANTfPROJECT CONTACT PERSON-. Ursa Flenhtcn Vu Tel: t425j 27 1-1l _mli haighlchew(acomcast Cel Comments on the above application must hn submitted in writing to Ion Arai, Assistant P4anner, Department of Community 8 Economic Development, 105ti South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. by 5:00 PM on Dccenl 1, 2008. If you have Guoatmna aooc: tltls l o to he made a pady of record and receive additlonal notlficalRrn by mail. sumac: the Projact ly.ra9er :c I4-6. 43JNs, 72' Anyone who s.,bmita written comments will automati,;My becone a party ty record anC wilf ,c , cer r,I of ary de:: ­ on this prele,-t. PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION DATE OF APPLICATI October 30, 2008 N0710E OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: November 10, 2008 DATE OF U yror. v,ould Ilke to be made a party o t/c� r,;r:r; ,rh)ar irkCrmation on I proposed nrnject compielc firs firm and return to, City of Renton, I `:av- :;: Lrr:{-rr1, 1 South Grady y'day, Renton. WA Pel Ale Name! Nn Helghtchcw Fenn, .'ans.,r- NAfaE. MAlr_1NG ADDRESS_ TELEFIIO VE f:0.. CERTIFICATION hereby certify that �_ co ies of the above document were posted by me in 3— conspicuous places or ner the scribed property on 1o il DATE: f i4 SIG D: L''� ' A'17EST: Subscribed and sworn before me, a Notary Public, in and for the State of Washington residing in � �I r on the Y day of } a, a'w to r •# fr ci. r,` S 5� �c —' - NOTARY PUBLIC StGNAT r 7t1t;14 1�1\�z��°°-tir r�l �Q 1tiWA5H����a CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNTY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING On the 10th day of November, 2008, 1 deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing Acceptance Letter & NOA documents. This information was sent to: Name Representing Art & Lisa Heightchew Owners/Applicants/Contact Surrounding Property Owners - NOA only See Attached (Signature of Sen STATE OF WASHINGTON )L,- } 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 for tkgw"papd. purposes mentioned in the instrument Dated: ,, j 3 &B • �� ' % i .� �$,�,, Notary Public in and for a State o�Washingtnn- ' Notary (Print): jyad ,yF•. My appointment expires: of i tib r Heightchew Fence Height Variance LUA08-132, V-A 890610008504 322305923003 890620005003 AVOLIO J A JR BEAN NIGEL H S BERTRAND EDMOND G+GRACE D 11223 SE 182ND 18223 114TH AVE SE 11225 SE 181ST ST RENTON WA 98055 RENTON WA 98055 RENTON WA 98055 890620002000 081820011005 081820005007 BOESHAAR GLENN V CHO HAN & KYUNG S CORTEZ RENATO L 18111 114TH AVE SE 11210 SE 183RD ST 13800 ANNANDALE DR NE #39 E RENTON WA 98055 RENTON WA 98058 SEAL BEACH CA 90740 081820009009 890620007009 890610010005 DANIELS DAVID E+JANICE R DEVLIN JOHN G ELLIOTT JOHN E JR 11222 SE 183RD ST 11207 SE 181ST ST 11247 SE 182ND ST RNEOTN WA 98055 RENTON WA 98055 RENTON WA 98031 322305918201 081820003002 890610007506 ERLENBORN LOUISA FISCHER MICHAEL B+LISA J GABRIEL MARY 18307 114TH AVE SE 11211 SE 183RD ST 11205 SE 182ND ST RENTON WA 98055 RENTON WA 98055 RENTON WA 98055 081820010007 890610005500 890610009007 GARCIA JUAN JR+LORI GONZALES JAMES J+DARLENE M HEIGHTCHEW ARTHUR L 11216 SE 183RD ST 11230 SE 182ND ST 11231 SE 182ND RENTON WA 98055 RENTON WA 98055 RENTON WA 98055 890620004006 890610006003 890620006001 HERSCHER MICHAEL P+CHERYL A HOLMAN JOHN S JOHNSON PAUL C + BARBARA S 11229 SE 181ST ST 11222 E 182ND 11217 SE 181ST ST RENTON WA 98055 RENTON WA 98055 RENTON WA 98055 081820002004 081820008001 890610010500 MAHMOOD ISHTIAQUE OLAGUE OSCAR H+DESSIE L RICHTER ROBERT R BEGUM SHAMIMA 11228 SE 183RD ST 11253 SE 182ND 11203 SE 183RD ST RENTON WA 98055 RENTON WA 98055 RENTON WA 98055 890610004503 890610005005 081820004000 RUIZPEREZ JOSE C SCHMELLING JAMES S+CHARLEEN SCHUMSKY MARGARET+DONALD+ST 11246 SE 182ND ST 11238 SE 182ND ST 2019 JONES AVE NE RENTON WA 98055 RENTON WA 98055 RENTON WA 98056 890610006508 890610004008 890620003008 SHOEMAKER DAVID J SKAGEN DAVID TAING VIRAK K+MEAS TINA 11214 SE 182ND 19604 SE 206TH ST 18102 113TH AVE SE RENTON WA 98055 MAPLE VALLEY WA 98038 RENTON WA 98055 081820012003 890610007001 081620006005 WERNER RICHARD+HALLE WERRE JAMES B+MARY E WILLIAMS BELINDA 11204 SE 183RD ST 11208 SE 182ND ST 11239 SE 183RD ST RENTON WA 98055 RENTON WA 98055 RENTON WA 98055 081820007003 890610008009 890610009502 WOON LANGE K+HENG H ZHAO XIN YI+HE QI YUN ZINSLI JOSEPH W+TAMI L 11234 SE 183RD ST 11215 SE 182ND ST 11239 SE 182ND ST RENTON WA 98055 RENTON WA 98055 RENTON WA 98055 _��1 O + + NOTICE OF APPLICATION A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Department of Community & Economic Development (CED) — Planning Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes the application and the necessary Public Approvals. PROJECTNAMEINUMBER: Heightchcw Fence I Ic ight Variance r LUA08-1 32, V-A PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a variance to allow an existing side yard force, that is eight -feet in height, to remain on site. The 5utrject properly is located in the Benson dill annexation area within the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation. There are no critical areas on site - PROJECT LOCATION: 11231 SE 182"Stmut PUBLIC APPROVALS: Administrative Variance approval APPLICANTIPROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Lisa t ieigh:chew, Tel: (425) 271-1620; 1 Iheightchew(§corncast,net Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Ion Arai, Assistant Planner, Department of Community & Economic Development, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, by 5:00 PM on December 1, 2008- If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to he made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at (425) 430-11,270. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision or this project. PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION DATE OF APPLICATION: October 30, 2008 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: November 10, 2008 ❑ATF OF NnTli nF APPI IrATICSf<I• hlntfamhar 111 -)nAA If you would like to be made a party of record to receive fur;ner information on this proposed project, complete this form and return to: City of Renton, CED, Planning Division. 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. File Name / No.: Heightchew Fence Height Variance : LUA08-132, V-A NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NO.: + "R Denis Law, Mayor November 10, 2008 Lisa Heightchew 11231 SE 182"d Street Renton, WA 98055 CIT DF RENTON Department of Community and Economic Development Alex Pietsch, Administrator Subject: Heightchew Fence Height Variance LUA08-132, V-A Dear Ms. Heightchew: The Planning Division 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) 430-7270 if you have any questions. Sincerely, 410 Arai Assistant Planner 1055 South Grady Way - Renton, Washington 98057 0 This paper contains 5p' recycled material, 30%post oonswner RENTON AHEAD OF THE CURVE City of Renton�% o�-N¢o� LAND USE PERMIT MASTER APPLICATION PROPERTY OWNER(S) NAME: 1 + ADDRESS: 3 - 0�-�- CITY: ZIP: TELEPHONE NUMBER: APPLICANT (if other than owner) NAME: COMPANY (if applicable): ADDRESS: CITY: ZIP: TELEPHONE NUMBER CONTACT PERSON NAME: �tso #O� f % coc--w COMPANY (iiff applicable): ADDRESS: CITY: ZIP: p �` TELEPHONE NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS: (-YrdS-)d71 - � GdO I hei,90e eu-!<:�- Gore.14Lr- Q:wablpw/devservlforms/plann inglmasterVp.doc PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: 46-1tf- C G W - - - L/000NCc= PROJECTIADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE: 1f91J-P sT KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S): g°r66ru-co L ? EXISTING LAND USE(S): SIN LC PW -!I PROPOSED LAND USE(S): SIMLE N rr roc_ EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION (if applicable): N A EXISTING ZONING: y _ ff PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): N SITE AREA (in square feet): I j 7 0 S. J=T SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PUBLIC ROADWAYS TO BE DEDICATED: SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS: PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET ACRE (if applicable): NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable): N H NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): 09/19/05 F ._JJECT INFORMA NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): AlP SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): c)po0, Fr, SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): R SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): A)/p NET FLOOR AREA OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): W f NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW PROJECT (if applicable): N TION conth.__d PROJECT VALUE: 0'/ 000 1S 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 SITUATE IN THE RE — QUARTER OF SECTION, TOWNSHIPa, RANGE 5-, IN THE CITY OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TYPE OF APPLICATION & FEES List all land use applications being applied for: 1. PAXE 3. 2. 4. Staff will calculate applicable fees and postage: $ AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP I, (Print Namels) PR Ala //so I� gyy Tcyyc YY , declare that I am (please check ones t� 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 ✓f # ' °; )+" / J.4 signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her e;r free and vcAuntiWy act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. Pginnafi irp of C]w 1 QPnrpCpnr9tivp) .-..... __ Notary Public in and for the State of Washington Notary(Print) '7 r1✓t�� K My appointment expires:_!}L( V Q:web/pwldevscrvlfbrms/plaoning/masterapp.doc 14 SAD ,0\, MM F r'• Ci "i . �OTAn . 4• PUBL%G 09/19/05 0EV @IN DF ReW0N N OCT 3 0 2Q�8 RF.CIEIvF.D October 29, 2008 Dear Ian Arai and Jan Illian, Here are the documents you requested we compile that apply to the Variance for our fence. Thank you for your time and help with the Variance Package. I'm sure it isn't a big project in comparison to everything else you are working on but it's been quite an ordeal for us. I hope this is enough to allow us to keep our fence as it is. Thanks again. Sincerely, Lisa Heightcbew October 23, 2008' To whom it may concern: Gib ov 13CI3 gfl8 ascew o I have visited or phoned the neighbors, shown in red in the chart below, and they all including my wife and myself have stated no interest in the fence(s) and their heights. The fence(s) is located between the Heightchew and Zinsli properties. This does not imply any relief of liability from any event due to any configuration of the fence(s). SE 182"J ST 11205 11215 11223 11231 11239 11247 11253 226-7116 226-7792 271-1620 255--6791 226-3201 Mary Gabriel Xin Yi Zhao Keith & Joe & Marge Art & Lisa Heightchew Joe & Tami Zinsh Vacant Bob & George Veon Avoho Richter 11208 11214 11222 11238 11246 11254 228-4890 255-7163 430-9920 *681-3134 228-4550 Jim & Mary Dave & Bonnie John & Jean Jim :ales Jay & Charleen Jose Ruit " & Maria Dave Skagen Werre Shoemaker Holman Schmelling Villa— SE 183rd ST - - -- -- 11222 228-2485 Dave & Jan Daniels Yours truly Joe Avolio 1AONNG 5. Project Name: Heightchew — Fence Variance Size: 116ft.on East side of the side and backyard of our property Location: 11231 SE 182na St. Renton, Washington King County Description: King Count Lot 18 of View Gardens addition to King County, as per plat record in Volume 53 of plats on page 99, Records of King County; situated in the county of King, State of Washington. City of Renton: The NE quarter of section 32, Township 23, Range 5, in the city of Renton, King County, Washington. Code in Question: Renton Municipal Code 4-4-040 Fence over 6 Feet Zoning Designation: R-8 Single Family Residential Proposed Use and Scope of Development of Property: Fence up to 8 feet high in places to visually screen unsightly weeds, unfinished retaining wall and plastic fence approximately 9 feet high belonging to the neighbors to the east of us. Total Estimated Cost: $4000.00 C � OF ING G 6. Justification for the Variance Request: Location liescription: Our house is located on street with a hill and is situated in the middle of the hill. The house to the west of us sits lower than us and the house to the east higher. The front of our house faces north with the back facing south (see pictures New Fences Picture 2). History: The previous owners of the house located to the east of us had just under 100 cubic yards (116ft.x 7ft.x 3ft.) of dirt brought in to level their back and side yards. As a result, their back and side yards are about 3 feet higher than ours where the properties meet. The natural slope of the property was level with ours previously. Be inning, of Problem: The former owners used railroad ties as a retaining wall that over the years deteriorated and needed replacing. We offered to go in on a fence with the current neighbors but did not want to contribute for cost of the retaining wall. As a result of this the current owners let this deterioration go on for years with the railroad ties literally falling into our yard (see pictures - Old Fence Pages 1 and 2). We had no recourse, but to continually ask them as nicely as possible to please take care of the problem. Ongoing I First: The homeowners (the Zinsli's) let this go on for approximately four years before they finally addressed the problem and replaced the railroad ties with retaining wall brick. The wall is about 3 feet high in places but they never finished the wall so the height varies (this went on for about 2 years). We offered to finish it as we were tired of looking at the unfinished wall and were told to leave it and not touch their property. Next: Approximately Two years later they put a 6 foot white vinyl or plastic (I'm not sure which) fence up on top of their dirt above the retaining wall giving them in effect a 9 foot fence. The plastic fence sits about 2 feet back from the retaining wall rather than on top, leaving a strip of property between their retaining wall and their fence (see pictures- New Fences PG.3, picture #5). This strip of property is about 20 inches wide and is not and never has been maintained by them. We've been told by Mrs. Zinsli not to touch their property so we have no alternative but to look at it. Fence Description and Site: The fence we built starts on the east side of our property on the side of our house and goes to the back corner of our yard, exactly as theirs does. It is no higher than their fence and simply covers what they've put up on their property (see pictures , a — New Fences — pictures 1, 3, 4 and b). We have talked to several of our neighbors, including those to the west of us and those behind us that can actually see the fence, to ensure that they are not adversely effected by the height. We have been assured they have no problem with our fence and that it does not block any view for them. Additionally, the neighbor to the west of us also contacted neighbors and found no objections to our fence (see letter from Joe Avolio). Summary: We've made every effort to make sure our fence is not any higher than the Zinsli's so they can enjoy their fence and we ours (see pictures - New Fences PG.2 pictures #3 and #4 and PG.3 picture #6). Points: - If their property had not been altered in the first place and left in its natural state we would have only had to have built a six foot fence, which in all honesty would have been much less expensive for us. - Given so much dirt was brought in to level their yard we had to build a fence which is eight feet high in some places just so we were even with what they constructed. - We put up with their collapsing fence and retaining wall at least 4 years (see pictures Old Fence). - The unfinished retaining wall for 2 years - The weed infested strip of property (see New Fence pictures 1,4,& 5) that we're not to touch and - Their ugly white plastic fence that we wish to screen Justification: We put up with their mess for years and were finally able to build our own fence without fear of their railroad ties and old fence collapsing into it and damaging it. We built a nice cedar fence that in some places reaches 8 feet in height to visually screen their fence and the unfinished mess these people have created and that only we are subject to view. We built the fence for several reasons: 1.) We don't want to look at the retaining wall that is unfinished 2.) We don't care for the white plastic fence they erected and don't wish to look at it when we go out to our hack yard and 3.) The weeds that have grown on the strip of property between their retaining wall and their fence is an eyesore. We still have to continually deal with the vines and weeds that are not maintained as they're growing right through the boards of our fence. We're concerned now about the rodents this mess is attracting, as well as the possible future fire hazard (see pictures New Fences — PG.1 picture #1 and PG.3 picture #5). 3 We don't feel that we should be deprived of enjoying our own back yard any longer and subjected to the ugly mess these people have created when our fence is no higher and has no impact on them what so ever (again see pictures of New Fence — PG.2). We have a nice yard and simply want to be able to enjoy it as any other homeowner would want to enjoy theirs without being subjected to the unfinished disaster these people have left for us to view. We've put up with their collapsing fence and then their unfinished mess for years and feel we are justified in having the fence we built as it is. --- Renton City Limits Parcels 100 Renton ����4pP tiN� C1 3'A3a20 V�S'elgso FEET 4p-Ip 4 JUMW v ' http://rentonnet,org/MapGuide/maps/Parce1.mwf Thursday, October 23, 2008 12:20 PM Page 1 of 1 art;wd Lisa Heiahtchew Frain: "Jan 11han" <Ji1han(Mci.renton.wa.us> To, <[heightchew@comcest.net> Cc. "Ion Arai" <1Arai(Mci.renton.wa.us> Sent: Friday, September 05, 2008 12.17 PM Subject: Order To Correct C08-0696 Extension Dear Mrs. Heightchew, At your request, I have extended the corrective action date to 10/31/2008 while your inquiry into a variance is being investigated by Ion Arai. Thank you. Jan Illian City of Renton Development Services 425-430-7216 9/ 11 /2009 r r -Y �> CITOF RENTON Department of Community and ,.0 Economic Development `,. Denis Law, Mayor Alex Pietsch, Administrator Date: August 12, 2008 Service Request No. SR08-1724 Violation Index No. C08-0810 Location of Violation: 11231 SE 182ND ST O-Amer(tax-payer) : HEIGHTCHEW ARTHUR L Issued To: ARTHUR L. HEIGHTCHEW 11231 - SE 182 STREET Address: RENTON, WA 98055 An inspection of the above premises revealed violation(s) or the City of Renton Municipal Code and Orotnatices iisteu below, Compliance or corrective action must be completed by 09/12/200$. If voluntary compliance is not achieved, a Criminal Citation MAY be issued, the penalty for a Criminal Citation, upon a finding of guilt may be up to ninety (90) days in jail and up to a $1000_00 monetary fire. CODE SECTION CITED DATE OF INVESTIGATION DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION Renton MunieipaI Code 4-4-040 08/07/2008 FENCE OVER 6 FEET CORRECTIVE ACTION: FENCE HEIGHT 4-4-040 D 2 c THE CITY OF RENTON HAS ADOPTED REGULATIONS GOVERNING FENCE HEIGHT FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES. THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF A FENCE LOCATED ON THE SIDE LOT LINE ON INTERIOR LOTS, NOT WITHIN REQUIRED FRONT YARDS WILL BE A MAXIMUM OF SEVENTY TWO INCHES (72') IN HEIGHT, IF THE FENCE IS NOT LOCATED IN THE REQUIRED SIDE YARD SET TRACK AREA. THE MINIMUM SIDE YARD SETBACK IS TEN (10) FEET FOR LOTS LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO FIFTY (50) FEET IN WIDTH, AND UP TO FIFTEEN (15) FEET FOR LOTS GREATER THAN FIFTY EIGHT (58), FEET IN WIDTH. IN THIS REGARD LOWER THE FENCE TO A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF SEVENTY TWO (72) INCHES ON THE SIDE LOT LINE B5' SEPTEMBER 12, 2009. Issued By. Jan Illian ��x� y Plan Review / CC Department of Community & Economic Development Development Services Division Phone No: 425-430-7216��+ 1055 South Gra/d�y� Way - Renton, Washington 98057 Ili Th,W nwrwr r-raa,nc in.,. —, ­_ RENTON AHEAD OF THE CURVF Printed: 10-30-2008 Payment Made: CITY OF RENTON 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 Land Use Actions RECEIPT Permit#: LUA08-132 10/30/2008 03:46 PM Total Payment: 100.00 Current Payment Made to the Following Items: - v OF VkE0 o4aG oc,3�20 ;VEC0%Jf-') Receipt Number: Payee: LISA I HEIGHTCHEW 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 Check 14613 100.00 Account Balances Trans Account Code Description Balance Due ------ 3021 ------------------ 303.000.00.345.85 ------------------------------- Park Mitigation Fee ---------------- .00 5006 000.345.81.00.0002 Annexation Fees .00 5007 000.345.81.00.0003 Appeals/Waivers .00 5008 000.345.81.00.0004 Binding Site/Short Plat .00 5009 000.345.81.00.0006 Conditional Use Fees .00 5010 000.345.81.00.0007 Environmental Review .00 5011 000.345,81,00.0008 Prelim/Tentative Plat .00 5012 000.345.81.00.0009 Final Plat .00 5013 000-345.81.00.0010 PUD .00 5014 000.345.81.00.0011 Grading & Filling Fees .00 5015 000.345.81.00.0012 Lot Line Adjustment .00 5016 000.345.81.00,0013 Mobile Home Parks .00 5017 000.345.81.00.0014 Rezone .00 5018 000.345.81.00.0015 Routine Vegetation Mgmt .00 5019 000.345.81.00.0016 Shoreline Subst Dev .00 5020 000.345.61.00.0017 Site Plan Approval .00 5021 000.345.81.00.0018 Temp Use, Hobbyk, Fence .00 5022 000.345.81.00.0019 Variance Fees .00 5024 000.345.81.00.0024 Conditional Approval Fee .00 5036 000,345,61.00.0005 Comprehensive Plan Amend .00 5909 000.341.60.00-0024 Booklets/EIS/Copies .00 5941 000.341.50.00.0000 Maps (Taxable) .00 5954 650.237.00.00.0000 DO NOT USE - USE 3954 .00 5955 000.05.519.90.42.1 Postage .00 5998 000.231.70.00.0000 Tax .00 Remaining Balance Due: $0.00 R0805665 4