VAR2006-00052 Decision - KIMBALL HILL HOMES SETBACK ADJ 1 '
NOTICE OF TYPE I: DECISION ;
(VAR) ADJUSTMENT VAR 2006
KIMBALL HILL HOMES REAR YARD SETBACK k
ADJUSTMENT TI GARD
120 DAYS = August 10, 2006
SE I. APPLICATION SUMMARY
"URBAN SERVICE AREA"
FILE NAME: KIMBALL HILL HOMES REAR YARD SETBACK ADJUSTMENT
CASE NO.: Adjustment (VAR) VAR2006 -00052
PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes to reduce the dimensional standard for the rear yard setback
of its property by approximately 3 percent, from 15 feet to 14.5 feet, to allow for the
construction of a deck which will serve as an alternative exit from the dwelling.
APPLICANT: Kimball Hill Homes
4317 NE Thurston Way, # 100
Vancouver, WA 98662
OWNER: Same as above
LOCATION: . 14892 SW Huntwood Court; WTCM 2S 108DD, Tax Lot 14700.
ZONING
DESIGNATION: R-7: Medium- Density Residential District. The R-7 zoning district is designed to
accommodate attached single -family homes, detached single - family homes with or
without accessory residential units, at a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet, and
duplexes, at a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet. Mobile home parks and
subdivisions are also permitted outright. Some civic and institutional uses are also
permitted conditionally..
APPLICABLE
REVIEW
CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.370, 18390 and 18.510.
SECTION II. DECISION
Notice is hereby given that the City of Tigard Community Development , Director's designee has
APPROVED the above request. 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
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SECTION III. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Site Information and Proposal Description:
The subject property is located on lot 22 of the Valley View Estates subdivision. The applicant proposes to
reduce the dimensional standard for the rear yard setback by 3 percent to allow for the construction of a
deck which would serve as an alternative exit from the dwelling.
SECTION IV. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA AND FINDINGS
COMPLIANCE WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTIONS:
Tigard Development Code Section 18.370 allows the following development Adjustments by
means of a Type I procedure:
Front yard setbacks. Up to a 25% reduction of the dimensional standards for the front yard
setback required in the base zone. Setback of garages may not be reduced by this provision.
Interior setbacks. Up to a 20% reduction of the dimensional standards for the side and rear yard
setbacks required in the base zone.
Lot coverage. Up to 5% increase of the maximum lot coverage required in the base zone.
The applicant requests a reduction of the dimensional standard for the rear yard setback by 3 . percent,
from 15 feet to 14.5 feet, which is less than the maximum allowed under the code.
A development Adjustment shall be granted if there is a demonstration of compliance with all of
the applicable standards:
A demonstration that the Adjustment requested is the least required to achieve the desired effect;
The applicant requests a reduction of dimensional standard for the rear yard setback by 3 percent tr
construct a deck which would serve as an alternative exit from the dwelling. A reduction of th
dimensional standard by 6 inches is the least required to achieve the desired effect of an.8 foot by 14 foot
deck. Therefore, this criterion is satisfied.
The Adjustment will result in the preservation of trees, if trees are present in the development
area;
The Valley View tree protection plan shows that no trees to be protected are present in the development
area. Therefore, this criterion is satisfied.
The Adjustment will not impede adequate emergency access to the site;
The proposed deck will be at the rear of the dwelling and, therefore, would not block adequate emergency
access to the front entry or driveway. Therefore, this criterion is satisfied.
There is not a reasonable alternative to the Adjustment which achieves the desired effect.
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The applicant desires to add an 8 foot by 14 foot deck at the rear of the dwelling. There is no reasonable
alternative which achieves the desired effect.
FINDING: Based on the analysis above, the adjustment criteria have been satisfied.
SECTION V. PROCEDURE AND APPEAL INFORMATION
Final Decision:
A setback Adjustment 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 APRIL 13, 2006
AND BECOMES EFFECTIVE ON APRIL 14, 2006
Questions:
If you have any questions, please call Emily Eng at (503) 718 -2712 or stop by the Current Planning
Division, Tigard City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, OR 97223.
April 2006
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