2802 VICTOR PL 2020-06-03 - Laserfiche WebLink

In summary,the proposed demolition and design review of the new house require a SEPA review, a public hearing before the Historical Commission,Historical Commission recommendation to the Planning Director, and decision by the Planning Director. SEPA Determination: A Final Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance was issued for the proposed demolition July 27,2015 (SEPA 15-026). Historical Commission Recommendation: On July 28,2015,the Historical Commission held a public hearing on the proposed demolition of a contributing structure and the design of a new single-family residence. The Historical Commission recommended that the Planning Director approve the demolition and proposed design of the new house, including the requested front setback deviation,with the following conditions: 1. The existing curb cut is required to be removed. 2. Replacement trees for those removed and/or a landscaping plan be submitted; and 3. So that the applicant does not have to return to the Historical Commission for review again, authorize staff to approve plan changes to allow: • Expansion of the porch across the front façade and up to one foot further toward the street; • Changing the pillars to square; • Lap siding on the chimney as opposed to shingles; • Siding rather than brick on the porch column supports. • Sidelights on the front door to be removed and style of the door to be changed. The bulleted items above are authorized,not required. C. Findings: 1. On July 28, 2015,the Historical Commission held a public hearing on the removal of the existing dwelling at 2802 Victor Place and design of a new single-family house. 2. The Historical Commission reviewed the proposed demolition and the design of the new house as submitted on the plans dated 6/30/15 and recommended approval of the demolition and proposed design of the new house as detailed above, including the requested deviation on the front setback. 3. As stated in the Staff Report dated 7/30/15, attached hereto as Exhibit A,the proposed • design of the house meets the Riverside Historic Overlay Guidelines and Standards except for the front setback. 4. The Riverside Historic Overlay standards would require the front setback to match that of the adjacent property at 2808 Victor Place,which is 23 feet 3 inches. The Applicant requested a front setback of 20 feet,which is a deviation of 3 feet 3 inches from the standard. 5. After review and recommendation by the Historical Commission,the planning director may allow an applicant to deviate from the front setback requirement provided the proposal satisfies the evaluation criteria of the overlay standards(Standards, EMC 33.300.B.),which are: a. The unique characteristics of the property and/or surroundings and how they will be protected and/or enhanced by the deviation; b. The positive characteristics of the proposed development and whether such characteristics could be provided by compliance with the standards and guidelines; and