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from the rear property line, 10-feet from the north side property line, and 8'from the south side property line. The ADU will exceed the required setbacks. Roof Lines: The Guidelines require all new buildings to feature prominent pitched roofs which slope a minimum 6:12 vertical to horizontal ratio and maximum 12:12 ratio. The proposed ADU will have a 6:12 roof pitch. Windows and Doors: The Guidelines state that windows with frames made of vinyl, fiberglass or similar materials may be used on new construction, but they should be recessed, and wood window trim constructed around the frame to provide window depth consistent with the character of the historic neighborhood. Front doors should be consistent with the architectural style of the house and neighboring homes. Window proportions should match the architectural style of the house and openings should indicate floor levels and should not occur between floors except where historically accurate. The ADU will consist of vertically proportioned windows consistent with the character of the historic neighborhood. Two fiberglass doors are proposed: the entry door on the east elevation and the door leading to the second-story deck on the north elevation. The plans indicate that will windows and doors will be wrapped in 1 by 4 white wood. Exterior Materials: The guidelines require traditional materials consistent with the scale and character of the street. The proposed exterior building materials include cedar bevel siding to match the main residence, composite shingle roofing, 1 by 10 white wood, and cedar pickets and railing for the deck. These materials are generally consistent with the neighborhood character. Alleyways, Vehicular Access, and Parking:The Guidelines state that on all sites served by alleys, access to off-street parking shall be via the alley and no driveways from the main street will be permitted. A driveway is proposed off of the alley and three off-street parking spaces will be provided via the alley. The driveway and parking spaces shall meet the Public Works design and construction standards and will be reviewed with the Public Works permit. A driveway is not proposed off of Virginia Ave. Infill in Rear Yards: The Guidelines state that the design of the new building should be in character with the existing building and the neighborhood and secondary in size and scale. The existing house should be retained with minimal addition and the infill building should not have significant adverse effects upon neighboring properties. There should be enough separation between the existing building and infill building to provide useable open space. To retain openness to the alley, infill in the rear yards should be limited in width so as not to create a wall on the edges of the alley. Infill buildings should be visible from the sidewalk to enable identification and pedestrian access should be provided and identifiable from the sidewalk. The proposed ADU will be approximately 23-feet tall. Per EMC 19.22.020,Table 22-2,the maximum height allowed is 24-feet. Since the proposed height is within 1-foot of the height limit, a height survey will be required. As noted above, the exterior materials of the ADU will visually match the existing house. No changes are proposed to the existing house and adverse effects upon neighboring properties are not anticipated. A 20-foot separation is proposed between the existing house and ADU, providing plenty of usable open space for the residents. The lot is 50-feet wide and the ADU will be 22-feet wide (plus the 10-foot deck); therefore, the openness of the alley will be retained. The ADU's visibility from the street will be limited due to the placement of the existing house, vegetation, and fencing on the south side. However, pedestrian access will be identifiable from the sidewalk and provided via a walkway on the north side of the existing house. Page 3 of 4 REV123-020 EVERETT