HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 0831CITY OF MENDINA
ORDINANCE NO. 831
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
CHAPTERS 17.12, 17.20, 17.24 AND 17.28 OF THE MEDINA MUNICIPAL CODE
(MMC) TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE FOR UNDERSIZED LOTS
IN THE R-16, R-20 AND R-30 ZONING DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Growth Management Act (GMA), chapter 36.70A
RCW, the City Council has adopted the City of Medina Comprehensive Plan, as
amended by Ordinance 783, passed March 14, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the city council adopted zoning regulations by Ordinance 16, on
December 5, 1955, and last amended by Ordinance 828, adopted on March 10, 2008;
and
WHEREAS, Land Use Policy LU-P1 provides that the city shall minimize
changes to existing zoning and land use patterns except as to meet land use goals,
such as maintaining Medina's high -quality residential setting and character, when
deemed necessary by its citizens; and
WHEREAS, undersized lots are lots that do not meet the minimum zoning
requirements for lot size; and
WHEREAS, the city council finds that the strict application of structural coverage
standards to undersized lots creates a hardship by limiting the ability of property owners
of undersized lots to develop single-family residences in a manner similar to those on
lots that meet the minimum zoning lot size standards; and
WHEREAS, the city council finds the proposed code amendment is necessary
for maintaining Medina's high -quality of residential character by allowing owners of
undersized lots more design options to develop their property and is therefore
consistent with the City of Medina Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, after proper notice was provided, the planning commission held a
public hearing on July 22, 2008, and forwarded a recommendation to the city council;
and
WHEREAS, the city council provided notice and held a public hearing on August
11, 2008, to receive public testimony for and against the proposed code amendment,
and to consider the planning commission's recommendation; and
WHEREAS, a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) threshold Determination of
Nonsignificance (DNS) for the proposed code amendment was issued on July 7, 2008,
pursuant toWAC 197-11-340(1).
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NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 17.12.010 definition for "Structural Coverage" is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"Structural coverage," "site coverage" and "lot coverage" all mean the total surface area
Of a site covered by buildings, structures, patios and sports courts to include surface
areas directly beneath roof eaves. The following items are not included in calculating
structural coverage, site coverage or lot coverage:
1. Area of pervious site area or decorative plantings or water features under roof eaves;
2. Driveways;
3. Uncovered decks, patios, sports courts, pools and spas that do not exceed 30 inches
above original or finished grade, whichever is lower. The height of decks, patios, and
sports courts is measured to the highest point on the walking surface. The height of
pools and spas_ is measured to the highest point of the structural rim;
4. ((trellises,
�)) All structures and buildings that are waterward of the shoreline of the building site;
((6)) 5. Fences, walls and retaining walls, the greatest width dimension of which is one
foot or less. When the greatest width dimension exceeds one foot, then the horizontal
exposed area of the entire structure shall count toward site coverage;
((7)) 6. Rockeries.
Section 2. Section 17.20.010 of the Medina Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
17.20.010 Minimum requirements.
A. The minimum lot area for each dwelling in the district shall be 16,000 square feet.
B. The minimum setback of any part of any building or structure shall be 30 feet from
the front property line and 30 feet from the rear property line, and shall be 10 feet from
each side line. The minimum setback of an approved parking space (nondriveway) in
the front yard shall be 15 feet. The minimum setback from the Lake Washington
shoreline shall be as established in Chapter 17.38 MMC. Setbacks shall be measured
from the property line to the furthest horizontal projection of the structure, including
gutters.
C. Structural coverage and impervious surface standards:
Total structural coverage shall be limited ((to 25 norm+ of the area of any h+))
in accordance with the following table:
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Tahip 17.2n_n1 n_C - Structural Coverage
When the square footage of
Total structural
coverage
allowed
the area of the lot is:
10,000 or less
30 pprcent
10,001 to 10,500
29.58
percent
10,501 to 11,000
11,001 to 11,500
29.17
percent
28.75
percent
11,501 to 12,000
12,001 to 12,500
28.33
percent
27.92
percent
12,501 to 13,000
13,001 to 13,500
27.5 percent
27.08 percent
13,501 to 14,000
26.67
percent
14,001 to 14,500
26.25
percent
14,501 to 15,000
25.83
ercent
15,001 to 15,500
25.42
percent
15,501 to 1.5
25.21
percent
16,000 or greater
25 percent
2) Garden tvpe structures, such as, but not limited to, gazebos, gateways and
trellises shall be excluded from the total structural coverage, provided the aggregate
structural coverage of all such structures does not exceed one percent of the lot
area.
Lj_Total impervious surface, including structures, shall not exceed 55 percent of the
lot area.
D. The height of any building or structure shall be limited to 25 feet measured from the
lowest point of the original grade at the building's wall to the highest point of the roof
proper and limited to 28 feet from the lowest point of finished grade to the highest point
of the roof proper.
E. There shall be a minimum of 70 feet of frontage on a dedicated and improved street.
F. Two on -site parking spaces shall be provided for each lot accessing from a public
street.
G. Use shall be limited to single-family dwellings and historical uses. Historical uses are
limited to nonresidential uses which were in existence at the date of incorporation of the
city. Historical uses shall not be allowed on any lot where the use was not operated at
the date of incorporation of the city.
Section 3. Section 17.24.010 of the Medina Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
17.24.010 Minimum requirements.
A. The minimum lot area for each dwelling in this district shall be 20,000 square feet.
B. The minimum setback of any part of any building or structure shall be 30 feet from
the front property line and 30 feet from the rear property line, and shall be 10 feet, or 15
percent of the site width at any location of the structure on the building site, whichever is
greater, but not more than 20 feet from each side line. The minimum setback from the
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Lake Washington shoreline shall be as established in Chapter 17.38 MMC. The
minimum setback of an improved parking space (nondriveway) in the front yard shall be
15 feet. Setbacks shall be measured from the property line to the furthest horizontal
projection of the structure, including gutters.
C. Structural coverage and impervious surface standards:
LD_Total structural coverage shall be limited to 13 percent of the area of any lot,
except where structure coverage may be increased pursuant to MMC 17.24.020.
(2) Garden type structures such as but not limited to gazebos, gateways and
trellises shall be excluded from the total structural coverage provided the aggregate
structural coverage of all such structures does not exceed one percent of the lot
area.
j3_Total impervious surface, including structures, shall not exceed 52-1/2 percent of
the lot area.
D. The height of any building or structure shall be limited to 30 feet measured from the
highest point of original grade or the finished grade, whichever is lower, at the building's
wall to the highest point of the roof proper, but not more than 36 feet measured,from the
lowest point of original grade or finished grade, whichever is lower at the building's wall
to the highest point of the roof proper.
E. ((
buildings is limited te net mere than 25 feet measured frem the lewest pGiRt of OFigiRal
gFade at the buildiRg's wall te the highest peiRt ef the Feef pFepeF and limited te 28 feet
m r�issswFfano, innluJinn ctFUGtWes, shall RGt eXeeed 52 V2 nel:%Rt.
€)) There shall be a minimum of 70 feet of frontage on a dedicated and improved
street.
((G)) F. Two on -site parking spaces shall be provided for each lot accessing from a
public street.
((#)) G. Uses shall be limited to single-family dwellings.
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eFandar, rl {,ned in NAIVIG 17.12.010, nreyided said StF Gt ures de net have �%u-rurrvuT'Q7'��et17'7 v-a-uurcr.7tYde carc,� cro net o c-rrcry e ai
eyerhead neverinn evnent eaves of 24 innhes er less
,
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Section 4. A new section 17.24.020 is hereby added to the Medina Municipal
Code to read as follows:
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17.24.020 Structural coverage bonus:
A. When the height of a building or structure is limited to not more than 25 feet as
measured from the lowest point of original grade at the building wall and 28 feet as
measured from the lowest point of finished grade to the highest point of the roof proper,
the total structural coverage of a lot shall be increased in accordance with MMC table
17.24.020.A.
Table 17.24.020.A Structural Coverage Bonuses for Height
When the square footage of
the area of the lot is:
Total structural
coverage allowed
16,000 or less
25 percent
16,001 to 16,500
24.5 percent
16,501 to 17,000
24 percent
17,001 to 17,500
23.5 percent
17,501 to 18,000
23 percent
18,001 to 18,500
22.5 percent
18,501 to 19,000
22 ercent
19,001 to 19,500
21.5 percent
19,501 or greater
21 percent
B. For lots containing 16,000 square feet or less of lot area and where the structural
coverage bonus for height in MMC 17.24.020.A does not apply, the total structural
coverage shall be increased to 17.5 percent of the area of the lot.
C. An additional two percent structural coverage shall be allowed for decks, porches
and verandas, as defined in MMC '17.12.010, provided they do not have an overhead
covering except eaves that project from a building or structure by not more than 24
inches.
Section 5. Section 17.28.010 of the Medina Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
A. The minimum lot area for each dwelling in this district shall be 30,000 square feet.
B. The minimum setback of any part of any building or structure shall be 30 feet from
the front property line and 30 feet from the rear property line, and shall be 10 feet or 15
percent of the site width at any location of the structure on the building site, whichever is
greater, but not more than 20 feet from each side line. The minimum setback from the
Lake Washington shoreline shall be as established in Chapter 17.38 MMC. The
minimum setback of an improved parking space (nondriveway) in the front yard shall be
15 feet. Setbacks shall be measured from the property line to the furthest horizontal
projection of the structure, including gutters.
C. Structural coverage and impervious surface standards:
jD_Total structural coverage shall be limited to 13 percent of the area of any lot,
except where structure coverage may be increased pursuant to MMC 17.24.020.
(2) Garden type structures such as but not limited to gazebos, gateways and
trellises shall be excluded from the total structural coverage, provided the aggregate
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structural coverage of all such structures does not exceed one percent of the lot
area.
Total impervious surface, including structures, shall not exceed 50 percent of the
lot area.
D. The height of any building or structure shall be limited to 30 feet measured from the
highest point of original grade or finished grade, whichever is lower, at the building's
wall to the highest point of the roof proper, but not more than 36 feet measured from the
lowest point of original grade or finished grade, whichever is lower, at the building's wall
to the highest point of the roof proper.
E. ((
frern the lewest peint E)f finished grade te the highest peint ef the reef pFopeF.
F—.)) There shall be a minimum of 90 feet of frontage on a dedicated and improved
street.
((6)) F. Two on -site parking spaces shall be provided for each lot accessing from a
public street.
((9)) G. Uses shall be limited to single-family dwellings.
(0)) H. An additional two percent of lot coverage shall be allowed for decks, porches or
verandas, as defined in MMC 17.12.010, provided said structures do not have an
overhead covering, except eaves of 24 inches or less.
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Section 6. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this
ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of any other
section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance.
Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect five (5) days after its
publication or the publication of a summary of its intent and contents.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THIS 111" DAY OF AUGUST, 2008, AND
SIGNED IN AUTHENTICATION OF ITS PASSAGE ON THE 111h DAY OF AUGUST,
2008.
Approved as to form:
Wayne n-anaka, City
Attorney
Passed:
Published:
Effective Date
08/11 /2008
008/13/2008
08/18/2008
Mark L. Nelson, Mayor
Attest:
Rache Baker, City Clerk
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 831
of the City of Medina, Washington
On August 11, 2008, the City Council of the City of Medina, Washington,
approved Ordinance No. 831, the main points of which are summarized by its title as
follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
CHAPTERS 17.12, 17.20, 17.24 AND 17.28 OF THE MEDINA MUNICIPAL
CODE (MMC) TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE FOR
UNDERSIZED LOTS IN THE R-16, R-20 AND R-30 ZONING DISTRICTS
The full text of this ordinance will be mailed upon request.
APPROVED by the City Council at their meeting of August 11, 2008.
Rach I Baker, City Clerk
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