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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRE18-000386_Submittal PackagePage 1 of 2 CITY OF RENTON Land Use Application #563148 - Aguiar Variance Project Contact Company Name:Puget Sound Planning Name:Lee Michaelis Email:lee.michaelis@pugetsoundplanning.com Address:24113 56th Ave W Phone #:4258301046 Mountlake Terrace WA 98043 Project Type Activity Type Scope of Work Any Project Type Preapplication Services Preapplication Meeting Project Name:Aguiar Variance Description of Work: Project Description.The proposal seeks approval of two separate zoning variances that would allow the property owners to continue to enjoy conditions that existed prior to the current owners purchase of the property.The first variance seeks to increase the allowable height limits for fences when located on top of retaining walls.The Aguiars were cited on August 14,2017 that the combination of fence and retaining wall exceeded the allowable 6 foot height limit when located on a side property line.A variance will be submitted requesting that the existing retaining wall and 6 foot tall wood fence be retained in its current location.The second variance requests that the existing roof overhang be allowed to remain and not be considered an accessory structure.Again on August 14 2017 the Aguiars were cited that the roof overhang was considered a membrane structure and that it had to be removed and placed into the rear yard of the property. Project Details Development Type Residential Development Activity Other Development Project Information This is a modification of an existing use Use (s)-proposed No new uses proposed Use -existing The purpose of this application is to apply for a zoning variance seeking relief to allow an existing accessory structure and an existing retaining wall and fence to remain in its current location.The existing retaining wall and wood fence in combination exceed the height allowed along a property line.The other variance seeks to maintain a pre-existing use as a legally established non-conforming use.The noted "accessory structure" referenced in CODE17-000453 is not fully enclosed and is a lean to with a roof and open walls. Quantity and Size Specifications Number of proposed new residential units 0 Page 2 of 2 CITY OF RENTON Land Use Application #563148 - Aguiar Variance Project Description: The proposal seeks approval of two separate zoning variances that would allow the property owners to continue to enjoy conditions that existed prior to the current owners purchase of the property. The first variance seeks to increase the allowable height limits for fences when located on top of retaining walls. The Aguiars were cited on August 14, 2017 that the combination of fence and retaining wall exceeded the allowable 6’ height limit when located on a side property line. A variance will be submitted requesting that the existing retaining wall and 6’ tall wood fence be retained in its current location. The second variance requests that the existing roof overhang be allowed to remain and not be considered an accessory structure. Again, on August 14, 2017, the Aguiars were cited that the roof overhang was considered a “membrane structure” and that it had to be removed and placed into the rear yard of the property.