1215 MADRONA AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

-2- "dr. Harold Brown, 4915 Sound Avenue, expressed his support for 'thls varlance. There were no further q�estions or comments from the audience and after visually viewing the subjeci property and considering all facts presented, it, was move� by �dr. Bartlett and seconded by Mr. Berg and unanimously carried to grent this request for the following reasons: I. That there are exceptional circumstances applying to the subject property that do not apply to other properties in the same vicinity or zone, specifically that tlie topographic condition on the property is totally unique within the neigtiborhood and does no+ apply to other parcels of land. 2. That the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the appellant possessed by the owners of other properties in the same vicinity or zone. Specifically, that homes immediately adjacent to this property are closer to the street than the required ��rty foot setback. 3. That the authorization of such variance will not be materially detri- mental to the public welfare or injurious 4o property in the vicinity pecifically that there will be a full twenty-five feet setbac�c from the Pxisting right-of-way and 2) there will be no view obstruction for other properties in i�he neighborhood. 4. That the granting of this variance will not adversely affect the Comprehensive Plan because the topographic condition is unique in the area and the granting of this variance will not set a precedent for future variance requests. � A hearing was held on the application of Mr. Glen� A. Klingbeil, 1215 Madrona for a variance from section 15.04.080 E.C.C. R-I, Single Family Low Density Residence Zone, SubsecYion E, sideyard requirement for permission to add an addi- tional room over the existing garage, which is less than the required 5' sideyard setback. Legal Description: (The full legal description is on file in ihe Community Development Department - Board of Adjustment File No, 261,1 Address: 121.5 Madrona Mr. I:lingbeil spoke on behalf of his application.. He would like to expand his house and had been advised by his architect that the addition of the one room would be his best solution, since no additional land coverage would be required and the new construction could be accommodated. He indicated that he wants to keep the home small and keep it within the existing dimensions. Mr. Graff asked if the garage was non-conforming. Mr. Shockey ind?cated that while he did not know when the house was built he assumed it was prior to the adoption of the new zoning and therefore the garage would be non-conforming. He further stated that this type of construction would not be allowed under existing codes,