4202 TERRACE DR 2022-10-07 - Laserfiche WebLink

From:Zimmerman, Mallory<Mallory.Zimmerman@fnf.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 09, 2021 9:01 AM To:Tony Lee<TLee@everettwa.gov>; Steve Ingalsbe<Singalsbe@everettwa.gov>; Laura (laura@glimmercroft.com) <Laura@glimmercroft.com>;Terri Jorgenson<TJorgenson@everettwa.gov> Subject: RE:4202 Terrace Dr. Everett,WA This message was sent securely using Zix Good Morning All, I am creating one email chain with myself,Tony Lee,Steve Ingalsbe,Teri Jorgenson, and Laura Workman (personal representative of the Estate of the owners of the above-referenced property). I am hoping that in this email chain, we can all get on the same page and put together a clear plan to resolve the issues with the Property. After reviewing the correspondence between Laura and Tony, it was my understanding that the issue was structural (i.e. the residential structure met the definition of a duplex, but is only permitted as a single family residence, and is in a zone that does not allow duplexes).After speaking with Steve, I now understand there is an issue of"use" (i.e. the attic could be used as an office space, as a storage space, etc., without the need for an additional permit; the issue is it's use as an additional unit) that could play a role in resolving this issue. Could either of you give some more insight into whether this is a structural violation, a use violation, or a combination of the two? Additionally, Laura has confirmed to me that the wiring for the stove has been removed so that the kitchenette no longer qualifies as a "kitchen." Laura also informed me that the attic has internal access via an attic ladder which is located in a bedroom closet.The ladder is unusable at this point because flooring was installed over the opening in the attic; if this flooring is removed,would this satisfy the "internal access" requirement? So essentially, the state of the attic right now is: external access via stairwell, internal access via attic ladder if the flooring is removed, a bathroom, a kitchenette that no longer has a stove or wiring for a stove, a bathroom, a bedroom, and a living space.The solutions that have been presented thus far are 1)to get a permit for the attic to be considered an accessory dwelling unit(ADU), or 2)obtain a permit for and construct an internal stairwell to connect the attic to the remainder of the house.There seems to be another solution of changing the use of the attic so that it is no longer used as a separate unit. Here are my questions for each solutions.. 1. ADU - What needs to happen for the attic to be successfully permitted as an ADU?Would the stove need to be re- wired?Would we need separate permits for the kitchen and existing bathroom, before obtaining a permit for an ADU?What would this process look like, and who should we contact to get this started? Is the external stairwell an issue (i.e., would this need to be permitted separately as well)? 2. Internal Stairwell - Does the attic ladder, if made usable, qualify as an internal connection?Would we need a permit to remove the flooring over the opening in the attic?Would we still need to get the bathroom permitted (or any other structural elements of the attic permitted-such as the external stairwell, etc.)?No,the attic ladder is not adequate as an internal connection if you are keeping the bedroom and/or kitchenette.The bathroom can stay without an internal connection if a building permit is obtained. 3. Use - If the Workman's are open to changing the use of the attic as a separate unit, what needs to be done structurally for it to no longer be considered a separate dwelling unit?Steve indicated that we would not need an internal connection if this was used as a storage space, it just cannot be used as a living space.The wiring for the stove has already been removed, the remainder of the kitchenette could likely be easily removed. Would this be sufficient?Would we need to address the bathroom (i.e.,get it permitted or removed; if removed-what is required for the bathroom to be considered "removed." Would capping the plumbing be sufficient?Would they need to remove the bathtub, etc.)? 2