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Application for Housing Options Program
Site,
3118 S. 140th St. (Riverton Methodist Church)
Tukwila, Wa.
Steve Detwiller
Site Description;
Slightly sloping, mostly flat "L" shaped site. The Project would be north and west of the
existing Riverton Methodist Church building. This is a single family residential
neighborhood bordered by 140th on the south and Military Road on the west.
Project Scope;
33 single detached units total, which consist of 31 cottages and 2 Carriage houses (small
unit build above a detached garage)
The Development will also include designing and building 100 parking spaces with
landscaped islands and a Food Shelf building on the Riverton Methodist Church property.
Housing Description;
The cottages will be constructed as 1 1/2 story Craftsman style cottages no larger then
1,000 square feet.
The two Carriage houses will be approximately 800 square feet and be built above
detached garages.
All cottages will receive a high level of finish and detail to include architectural bracing,
gable shakes, granite, hardwood, solid wood cabinets and painted millwork.
Housing Ownership;
All cottages will be sold "fee simple All common area will be Jointly owned and
maintained through an undivided interest in all parties. The cost of maintaining common
space and joint use infrastructure will be borne on the ownership equally. A
Homeowners Association will be organized to manage the fiduciary responsibilities.
Density;
Total land square footage 158,826
Square footage for ROW 42000
Net density 116,826 divided by 6500 (single family zoning)
=18 single family units
Per equivalent unit requirements two cottages can be built for every single family unit
=36 units (33 proposed)
Per density guidelines a minimum of 3250 square feet per unit required.
107,250 square feet (116,826 available)
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Steve Detwiller
Program Goals;
1. Increase the choice of housing styles available in the community through projects that
are compatible with existing single family developments.
The Cottages at Riverton will provide new compact single family housing at a
price point below older housing. The community design will seamlessly bridge the gap
between existing single family and multifamily located nearby.
2. Promote housing affordability and ownership by encouraging smaller homes.
The Cottages will provide .safe, new and affordable housing that fills a market
void between apartment. condo living and older single family detached housing.
3. Stimulate innovative housing design that improves the character and sense of
community in a neighborhood and can serve as a model for other areas.
All the cottages swill have large front porches that are connected by a sidewalk
that wraps a pocket park.. This innovative design concept brings people together,
provides safety, and security and provides an opportunity for the development of
neighborhood relationships.
4. Develop high quality site, architectural and landscape elements in neighborhoods
The Cottages at Riverton will combine its 4 pocket parks with tree lined streets
that are minimized through the use of rear loaded alleys. The professionally landscaped
common space will remain a central feature of the development long after the last cottage
sells. The Protect swill provide a "green" transition between its neighbors, a grade school
and Veterinary Clinic on the north, A community Church on its south side, a cemetery to
the east and Military Road to the west..
5. Provide a greater variety of housing types, which respond to changing household sizes
and ages and provide a means for seniors to remain in their neighborhood.
The main living level, small size and no yard work associated with this
development swill Offer senior move -down Buyers an alternative. The high quality
finishes and the detached housing choice might also drive a segment of the
apartment. condo dwellers. Judging from the response of the well attended community
meeting about this prc ject, one can only conclude that the neighborhood is looking for
alternatives.
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Program Standard;
The Cottages at Riverton meet or exceed most program standards. Although the
standards suggest that at least 50% of the units abut common open space this design
allows over 90% of the units to have direct access to, and in most cases allow the units to
be oriented to the common space. The use of "double fronts” will add to the architectural
design by eliminating the blank garage wall.
All units will have adequate "private" space that is provided by setting back side yards.
A "shared easement" will also be used to provide additional side yard area. All units will
have 80 square feet of well located covered porches.
Developer's Experience;
Rehabitat Northwest has been providing specially crafted in -fill housing in the Seattle
area neighborhoods since 1986. From entry level Townhouse projects to high end
custom homes Rehabitat has the level of detail, experience and vision to successfully
complete a range of residential developments.
Mithun Architecture, a Seattle based residential and commercial architectural firm has
been contracted to provide design, architectural and planning expertise. Mithun has been
involved in several cluster /cottage projects both locally and nationally. Mithun has been
invited to speak nationally on cottage projects.
Rehabitat Northwest and its Partners request consideration from the City of
Tukwila to support their proposal "Cottages at Riverton" to be built under the
Housing Option Program.
Sincerely,
Steve Detwiller- President
Rehabitat Northwest, Inc.
206 932 -7355
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