1409 COLBY AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

I PLANNING DIRECTOR DETERMINATION Expansion of Non-conforming Building Setback Review Process II#00-017 INTRODUCTION: The City of Everett Planning Department has received an application from K(p Grooms, 1409 Colby Avenue, Everett, WA 98201, to expand an exieting 22'6" X 18'6" accessory building, to a new dimension of 25' X 22'. The expansion would consist of replacing the existing structure. The expansion would a�so include the increase in height of the accessory building fiom 11'3" to 14'. The existing structure has zero setback from the southem (side) property line. The expansion would continue to the west along this zero foot setback line. Section 38.040 allows for the Planning Director to allow for the expansion of a structure which does not meet required setbacks, provided that the expansion does not make the setback more nonconforming; that the expansion complies with all other requirements of the zoning ordinance; and that the nonconformity has been certified by the Planning Department. BACKGROUND: The proPerty is located in the R-2, Single Family Detached Medium Density Zone. The required setback is 5 from a side property line for single family residences and any accessory structures. There is an existing accessory structure on the site. The accessory building is 22'6" wide - by 18'6" deep and 356 sq.ft. in area. It is located on the south eastem property line. According to Snohomish County Assessor's Records this structure was built prior to December 1, 1956. This structure is considered legal non-confortning or "grandfathered" as it predates the City's zoning code requirement for structures to have a minimum setback of five feet (5') from the side property line. The applicant proposes to make an addition of 3.5', along the nonconfiorming setback line, to the existing structure, and raise the roof to a new height of 14'. The new structure will have zero setback from the southem (side) property line, consistent with the existing structure. FINDINGS: The existing accessory building has been certified as legal nonconforming related to setbacks (NCB #00-014). The applicant proposes to make an addition of 3.5' along the southem side of the existing structure and raise the height to 14'. The new structure wiil have zero setback from the side property line and will not create any further non-conformities than presently exists. DECISION: The Planning Director has determined to allow for the proposed addition to the existing accessory building with zero setback from the southem (side) property line with the following conditions: • A Building Permit is required for this structure. Compliance with the commercial fire, life and structural standards of the building code is required. • Any grading/fill on this site shall be done so as to not impact the surrounding properties. • City streets and alleys are to be kept clear of dirt and debris at all times during construction. Dust suppression and street cleaning must occur as directed by the Public Worics Inspector. • Rooftop runoff from this structure shall be tightlined to the sewer.