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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRE21000250_Meeting SummaryPREAPPLICATION MEETING FOR Petett Lot Line Adjustment PRE 21-000250 CITY OF RENTON Department of Community & Economic Development Planning Division July 21, 2021 Contact Information: Planner: Jill Ding, 425.430.6598, jding@rentonwa.gov Public Works Plan Reviewer: Jonathan Chavez, 425-430-7288, jchavez@rentonwa.gov Fire Prevention Reviewer: Corey Thomas, 425.276.9582, cthomas@RentonRFA.org Building Department Reviewer: Rob Shuey, 425.430.7235, rshuey@rentonwa.gov Please retain this packet throughout the course of your project as a reference. Consider giving copies of it to any engineers, architects, and contractors who work on the project. You will need to submit a copy of this packet when you apply for land use and/or environmental permits. Pre-screening: When you have the project application ready for submittal, call and schedule an appointment with the project manager to have it pre-screened before formal submittal. The pre-application meeting is informal and non-binding. The comments provided on the proposal are based on the codes and policies in effect at the time of review. The applicant is cautioned that the development regulations are regularly amended and the proposal will be formally reviewed under the regulations in effect at the time of project submittal. The information contained in this summary is subject to modification and/or concurrence by official decision-makers (e.g., Hearing Examiner, Planning Director, Development Services Director, Department of Community & Economic Development Administrator, Public Works Administrator and City Council). DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: July 22, 2021 TO: Pre-application File No. 21-000250 FROM: Jill Ding, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Petett Lot Line Adjustment – 3827 Lake Washington Blvd N (Parcel No. 3342700100) General: We have completed a preliminary review of the pre-application for the above- referenced development proposal. The following comments on development and permitting issues are based on the pre-application submittals made to the City of Renton by the applicant and the codes in effect on the date of review. The applicant is cautioned that information contained in this summary may be subject to modification and/or concurrence by official decision-makers (e.g., Hearing Examiner, Community & Economic Development Administrator, Public Works Administrator, Planning Director, Development Services Director, and City Council). Review comments may also need to be revised based on site planning and other design changes required by City staff or made by the applicant. The applicant is encouraged to review all applicable sections of the Renton Municipal Code. The Development Regulations are available online at www.rentonwa.gov. Project Proposal: The subject property is located at 3827 Lake Washington Blvd N (Parcel No. 3342700100). The proposed project site is currently developed with an existing single family residence that is located over the eastern property line and extends onto the King County Parks property to the east and is zoned Residential-6 (R-6). The applicant is proposing a lot line adjustment to resolve the existing residential encroachment over the property line. Access would remain via the existing driveway access over the King County Parks property to the east to Lake Washington Blvd N. The project site is located within the Shoreline Residential Designation of Lake Washington, Reach E. Current Use: The site is currently developed with an existing single family residence. Zoning/Density Requirements: The property is located within the Residential Medium Density (RMD) land use designation. The subject property is zoned Residential-6 (R-6). Detached single family dwelling units are an outright permitted use within the R-6 zone. Development Standards: The project would be subject to RMC 4-2-110A, “Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations” effective at the time of complete application (noted as “R-6 standards” herein). Building Standards – The R-6 Zone has a maximum building coverage of 40%. In addition, the maximum impervious surface coverage is 55%. The maximum building height is restricted to 24- feet from grade plane to the highest wall plate and 2 stories. Roofs with a pitch equal to or greater than 4:12 may project an additional 6 vertical feet. The proposed lot line adjustment Petett Lot Line Adjustment Page 2 of 3 July 22, 2021 would resolve an existing residential encroachment over the property line, which would b ring the property closer to conformance with the City’s Development Standards. Setbacks – Setbacks are the minimum required distance between the building footprint and the property line and any private access easement. The required minimum setbacks in the R-6 Zone are 25 feet in front, 25 feet in the rear and the side yard setback is a combined 15-foot setback with not less than 5 feet on one site. The proposed lot line adjustment would result in a front yard setback that is less than the 25-foot required setback, however the lot line adjustment would resolve an existing residential encroachment over the property line, which would bring the property closer to conformance with the City’s Development Standards. Access/Parking: Each lot is required to accommodate off street parking for a minimum of two vehicles. Driveways and curb cuts are subject to RMC 4-4-080I. No changes in access or parking are proposed as a result of the proposed lot line adjustment. Driveways: The maximum driveway slope cannot exceed 15%, provided that driveways exceeding 8% are to provide slotted drains at the lower end of the driveway. If the grade exceeds 15%, a variance is required. Significant Tree Retention: If significant trees (greater than 6-inch caliper) are proposed to be removed a tree inventory and a tree retention plan along with a tree retention worksheet shall be provided with the formal land use application. The tree retention plan must show preservation of at least 30 percent (30%) of significant trees, and indicate how proposed building footprints would be sited to accommodate preservation of significant trees that would be retained. The Administrator may authorize the planting of replacement trees on the site if it can be demonstrated to the Administrator's satisfaction that an insufficient number of trees can be retained. In addition to retaining 30 percent of existing significant trees, this lot would be required to provide a minimum tree density of 2 trees per 5,000 square feet of lot area onsite. Significant trees shall be retained in the following priority order: Priority One: Landmark trees; significant trees that form a continuous canopy; significant trees on slopes greater than twenty percent (20%); Significant trees adjacent to critical areas and their associated buffers; and Significant trees over sixty feet (60') in height or greater than eighteen inches ( 18") caliper. Priority Two: Healthy tree groupings whose associated undergrowth can be preserved; Other significant native evergreen or deciduous trees; and Other significant non- native trees. Priority Three: Alders and cottonwoods shall be retained when all other trees have been evaluated for retention and are not able to be retained, unless the alders and/ or cottonwoods are used as part of an approved enhancement project within a critical area or its buffer. The Administrator may require independent review of any land use application that involves tree removal and land clearing at the City's discretion. Shoreline Master Program: The project site is located within the Shoreline Residential Designation of Lake Washington Reach E. Any proposed development of the project site would be subject to the City’s adopted Shoreline Master Program (RMC 4-3-090). Petett Lot Line Adjustment Page 3 of 3 July 22, 2021 Environmental Review: The proposed lot line adjustment would be exempt from Environmental (SEPA) Review. Permit Requirements: A Lot Line Adjustment application would be reviewed within an estimated time frame of 3-4 weeks. The 2021 fees would total $1,144.50 ($1,090 LLA + $54.50 technology = $1,144.50). All fees are subject to change. Detailed information regarding the land use application submittal can be found on the City’s website by clicking “Land Use Applications” on the Community & Economic Development page, then “All Forms (A to Z).” The City now requires electronic plan submittal for all applications. Next Steps: When the formal application materials are complete, the applicant is required to have the application materials pre-screened prior to submitting the complete application package. Please contact Jill Ding, Senior Planner at jding@rentonwa.gov. Expiration: If the lot line adjustment is not recorded within two (2) years of the date of approval, the lot line adjustment shall be null and void. Upon written request of the applicant, the Community and Economic Development Department may grant one extension of not more than one year. Such request must be received by the Department prior to the two (2) year expiration date.