7209 JUNIPER DR 2016-01-01 MF Import

STAFF REPORT TO BOARD OF ADJiJSTlSENT VARIANCE $ 33-88 DATE: November 7, 1988 Applicant: Janet Stephenson 7209 Juniper Drive Everett, WA 98203 Location of Property: 7209 Juniper Lane Variance Requested: From E.M.C. 19.42.040 (C) , Side Yards, which allows decks to extend into the side yard as long as they do not exceed forty-two inches in height, to allow a dack that is approximately 54 inches high to extend one foot into the side yard Existing Zoning: R-1, Sinqle Family Residential Existing Land Use: Single Family Residence Adjacent T,and Use/Zoning: North: SF/R-1 South: SF/R-1 East: SF/R-1 West: I-5 Exhibits: 1. Vicinity/Zoning Map 2. Site Plan 3. Narrative Statement 4. Topographic Map FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Criterion No. 1• That there have Ueen excepti4nal or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applying to the subjec� property or as to the in- tended use thereof that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity or zon.e. a. Finding: The �ubject property consists of a 146 foot by 70 foot, 10,220 square foot lot with a 1250 square foot single family residence. The rear of the lot drops off approximately 20 feet from about the mid point of the lot. The Applicant had a 22 foot by 37 foot deck constructed on the rear of the house, since, because of the change in topography, there was very little usable rear yard area. She was not aware that permits were required and the work was done by friends from out of state who we:e not contractors and so did not know the regulations either. After being notified that permfts were required, the Applicant subnitted an application for a building permit. At that time she was informed that the deck exceeded the 42 inch height permitted in the side yard as it was 54 inches high on the northeast corner because of the slope of the lot. Lowering the deck would be almost impossible without a complete reconstruction and removing �wo feet from the north encl of the deck would also require extensive work because of the support posts and the fact that a screen for privacy has been constructed on the north end of the deck. b. Conclusion: There are unusual circumstances applying to the subject property because of the topography of tY�e lot and the fact that the deck has already been constructed.