2208 MADISON ST 2016-01-01 MF Import

PLANNING DIRECTOR DETERMINATION Fencc Modiflcation Review Process I #03-027 INTRODUCTION: The City of tverett Planning Department has received an application from Bryan Burgen, 2208 F.9adison St., Everett, WA, 98203, to rnnstruct a five-foot high solid cedar fence within the front yard setback. Section 39.070.A.1 of the Everett Zoning Code grants the Planning Director the ability to permit a fence to exceed the maximum allowable height of forty-two inches within the front setback, through Review Process I as described in the Ciry's Local Project Review and Procedures Ordinance. BACKGROUND: Section 39.070.A.1 of the Everett Zoning Code states that the maximum height of fences located within the front yard setback shall not exceed forty- two inches in height unless approved by the Planning Director using the review process described in the City's Loral Project Review and Procedures Ordinance. The subject propeRy is approximately 6,C00 square feet in area and is developed with a single-family residence within the R-2 Single Family Residential Zone. The property fronts on Madison Street with access to the off-street parking area from the alley behind the residence. The applicant is planning on opening a family home daycare, with the outdo�r play area located to the north of the residence. The applicant has provided a letter from the DepaRment of Social and Health Services stating that the minimum tieight of the outdoor play area enclosure shall be forty-eight inches, but recommends five feet due to this residences proximity to a high traffic volume roadway. There is an existing five-foot tail solid board fence within the front setback, however the applicant desires to remove this oider rundown fence and replace it with a newer fence. Portions of both the existing and proposed fence are located within the public right-of-way. FI'JDINGS: The proposed fence would be five feet in height and contain a gate in order to access the northern portion of the property. The subject site has an existing five-foot tall fence located witnin the front setback. The intent of this fence is to provide a secure outdoor play area for a propcsed family home daycare. - DECISION: The Planning Director has determined to approve the application for the fence modification based on the following conditions being met: A five foot tall fence is permitted within the frcnt yard setback area however, any portion of the fence exceeding forty-two inches in height shall be at least fifty percent openwork in order to allow for the consistent free flow of light and air through the framework (i.e. lattice, picket, wrought iron, trellis, or other similar ornamental material) for the entire length of the fence. Chainlink and other types of wire fencing are not encouraged. A clear visual exposure to the front of the residence shall be maintained. • The fence should not be taller than five feet from the sidewaik grade.