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CITY OF EVERETT PLANNING DIRECTOR DECISION Review Process II..#15-020 BACKGROUND Applicant Bob Flake Representative: Tom Flake 4729 View Drive 4729 View Drive Everett WA 98203 Everett,WA 98203 Site Address! Zone District 4729 View Drive / R-1 Single Family Residential Request: Construct detached accessory building to a height of 20 feet and a footprint of 1,925 s.f. Public Review: Public notice was provided by placing 2 notice signs on the project property and mailing notice postcards to property owners within 150 feet of the site. The two week public comment period was completed and no comments were received. Accessory Building Development Standards,(EMC 19.07.020 and Table 6.1) Setbacks: The smallest proposed setback is ten feet,which exceeds the minimum five foot setbacks required from the rear and side property lines. Uses: The building may contain only uses accessory to the permitted principal use,a single family residence, and may not contain bedrooms,kitchens or dining rooms. The proposed use is a five car garage. Roof Pitch: A minimum 6:12 roof pitch is required or to be consistent with the roof pitch of the principal building. The proposed 4:12 pitch matches the slope of the main house. Lot Coverage; The maximum building lot coverage in the R-1 zone is 35%. With the addition of this accessory building,the lot coverage would be approximately 26% Metal Siding and Roofing: Metal roofing and siding is prohibited. None is proposed. Critical Areas The east end of the property is designated as a steep slope critical area. A geotechnical report has been prepared which includes recommendations for the construction of the building. BUILDING HEIGHT DECISION CRITERIA(EMC 19.07.020(J)(2)) a. The accessory building shall not exceed 20 feet. The proposed building is at 19.5 feet b. The accessory building is compatible with the neighborhood.The subject site and abutting properties are on large lots which slope downward from View Drive to Broadway and 1-5 beyond. The houses enjoy eastward views. Given the downward slopes of the lots and the presence of view blocking vegetation at the bottom of the properties,the garage is not expected to have an adverse impact on views. The nearest neighboring house is roughly 80-90 feet from the proposed garage. The single story profile and 4:12 roof pitch is compatible with the single family neighborhood. c. A covenant shall be provided in which the owner acknowledges use limitations of the structure. This will be required before building permits are issued: BUILDING FOOTPRINT DECISION CRITERIA(EMC 19.07.020(M) 1. The 19,600 s.f lot exceeds the 18,000 s.f.minimum.