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(ARU) 2015-00004, and (ARU) 2015-00007 TIGARD
OAK STREET ESTATES
120 DAYS = March 4, 2016
SECTION I. APPLICATION SUMMARY
FILE NAME: OAK STREET ESTATES ACCESSORY RESIDENTIAL UNITS
CASE NO.: Accessory Residential Unit (ARU) ARU2015-00003
ARU2015-00004
ARU2015-00005
ARU2015-00006
ARU2015-00007
PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes to construct five houses with built-in accessory residential
units, within the Oak Street Estates Subdivision. Each accessory residential unit
will be 493 square feet in size, and will be located inside a detached, single-family
dwelling. Off-street parking will be provided for each primary residence and
accessory residential unit. All five requests are being processed and evaluated
through this staff report.
APPLICANT: Lennar Northwest,Inc.
Attn:Mike Loomis
11807 NE 99th Street
Vancouver,WA 98682
OWNER: Same as applicant
LOCATIONS: 10287 SW 67th Avenue, 10220 SW 67th Avenue, 10156 SW 67th Avenue,
10167 SW 67th Avenue,and 10186 SW 69th Avenue
WCTM 1S136AA,Tax Lot 201
COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN
• DESIGNATION: R-4.5: Low-Density Residential.
ZONING
DESIGNATION: R-4.5: Low-Density Residential District. The R-4.5 zoning district is designed to
accommodate detached single-family homes with or without accessory residential
units at a minimum lot size of 7,500 square feet. Duplexes and attached single-
family units are permitted conditionally. Some civic and institutional uses are also
permitted conditionally.
APPLICABLE
REVIEW
CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapter 18.710.020
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SECTION II. DECISION
Notice is hereby given that the City of Tigard Community Development Director's designee has
APPROVED each of the five requests for Accessory Residential Units. The findings and conclusions on
which the decision is based are noted in Section IV.
THIS APPROVAL SHALL BE VALID FOR 18 MONTHS
FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS DECISION.
SECTION III. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Site Information:
The five subject properties are part of Oak Street Estates (SUB2014-00001), a 38-lot subdivision that
was approved by the City of Tigard Planning Division in July 2014. The 8.88-acre subdivision is located
north of SW Oak Street, mid-block between SW 69th Avenue and SW 66th Avenue. The properties are
zoned R-4.5 (Low-Density Residential), as are properties to the north, south, and west. Properties to
the east are under the City of Portland's jurisdiction.
Proposal Description:
The applicant proposes to construct five houses with built-in accessory residential units,within the Oak
Street Estates Subdivision. Each accessory residential unit will be 493 square feet in size, and will be
located inside a detached, single-family dwelling. Off-street parking will be provided for each primary
residence and accessory residential unit.
SECTION IV. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA AND FINDINGS
18.710 ACCESSORY RESIDENTIAL UNITS
18.710.020 Standards
A. Location.As noted in the use tables (18.510.1 and 18.520.1), accessory residential units are
permitted as limited uses in all zones where detached, single-family dwelling units are
permitted.
The properties are located within the R-4.5 zone,where detached single family dwellings are permitted.
Therefore, accessory residential units are permitted on these properties. This standard is met.
B. Limitations.An accessory residential unit is permitted providing there is compliance with
all of the following standards:
1.An accessory residential unit may be created within or as an addition to a detached single
family dwelling. For the purposes of this chapter, "addition"means the sharing of a common
wall with the primary residence.A garage may not be converted to an accessory residential unit
unless it is rebuilt as part of the primary structure;
Each proposed accessory residential unit will be created within a detached, single-family dwelling. This
standard is met.
2.An accessory residential unit may not exceed 50% of the size of the primary unit, up to a
maximum of 800 square feet;
Each primary(detached, single-family) unit will be 2,687 square feet in size. Each proposed accessory
residential unit will be 493 square feet in size.Accordingly, each accessory residential unit is less than
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50% of the size of the primary unit (18%), and is below the maximum of 800 square feet.This standard
is met.
3. The number of residents permitted to inhabit the accessory residential unit is regulated by
the State Building Code;
The applicant proposes one permanent resident in each accessory residential unit. This standard is met.
4. Either the primary or accessory residential unit must be owner-occupied;
Each detached, single-family dwelling will be conveyed to a property owner,who will reside in either
the primary or accessory residential unit.This standard is met.
5.A primary residence in which an accessory residential unit has been created may have only
one home occupation;
City records for these properties show no current home occupation permits on file. This standard is
met.
6. In addition to the number of parking spaces required for the primary residence, as
established in Chapter 18.765, one parking space shall be provided for the accessory residential
unit.This parking space shall be paved and/or covered;
The minimum required off-street parking for a detached, single-family unit is one parking space. Each
accessory residential unit is also required to have one parking space. The applicant's narrative states
each detached, single-family unit will include a three-car garage,and a paved driveway that can
accommodate two additional vehicles.Accordingly, staff finds there is adequate parking for each
primary and accessory residential unit. This standard is met.
7.The front door of the accessory residential unit shall not be located on the front facade of the
primary unit unless the door is already existing;
The front door for each primary residential unit is proposed on the front facade,while the front door
for each accessory residential unit is proposed on the side facade.This standard is met.
8. There shall be compliance with all development standards established in the base zone.
Prior to issuance of building oermits, staff will ensure compliance with all R-4.5 development standards
for each individual property tzrough site plan review. This standard is met.
FINDING: Staff finds the proposed Accessory Residential Units meet all applicable standards of
the City of Tigard Community Development Code.
SECTION V. PROCEDURE AND APPEAL INFORMATION
Notice:
Notice was posted at City Hall and mailed to:
X The applicant and owners
X Affected government agencies
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Final Decision:
An Accessory Residential Unit is a Type I procedure. As such, the Director's decision is final on the
date it is mailed or otherwise provided to the applicant,whichever occurs first. The Director's decision
may not be appealed locally and is the final decision of the City.
THIS DECISION IS FINAL ON NOVEMBER 9, 2015
AND BECOMES EFFECTIVE ON NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Questions:
If you have any questions,please contact Lina Smith at (503) 718-2438 or LinaCS@tigard-or.gov.
November 9, 2015
APPROVED BY: Lina Smith
Assistant Planner
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