501 LAUREL DR 2016-01-01 MF Import

yC� �9�3 �� C H aHfn H '.a �. •-3 Z H FC C� H 7� 'sj H'i1 cn ri y t' �z i o c Q H � �� s:,. c� H x�� � ti � !-� y �-y ti 1� H O C7 G� C � Cj) HO� ie '� --� .� f, � 1� '�j s �� i �� _ i NOTICE OF PL,ANNING DIRECTIIR DECISION II.B Dear Citizen: INTRODUCTION: The City of Everett Planninq Department_ has received an application from Si Newland, P.O. Box 958 Everett, {9A 9S20r, to attach an existing garage, which is looated a•= 501 Laurel Drive, to the prinripal d�aelling. Under Section 8 of the Everett Zoning Code, `_he Planning Director may, using Review Proce::s II.B , authorize an accessory building, which is located in the rear yard setback area to be attac'�ed to the principal dwelling. BACKGROUNU: The subject property is located in the k-1 Singlc Family Low Density zone. Pn existing single family residence and detached garage occupies tlie 11,016 square foot l�t. The garage has recently been certiPied as a non-conforming structure, �meaning it existed prior to the Zoning Code goi�3 into effect) because it does not meet the required side yard setback of 5 feet. The garsge has direct alley access and the owners wish tu attach �t to the basement of the residence via a small hallway so they may gain safe and dry access to the house directly from the garaqe. FINDINGS: Section 8 of. the zoning code allows a detached garage to become attached to the principal dwelling provided that ��o portion of the actual living area is located within the rear or side setback areas. The applicant has indicated that no portion of the garaqe or hallway will be used as living space, and that the garage and adjoining basement areas are to remain unheated, muking them unhabitable. CONCLUSIONS: The Planning Direct�r has allow the attachment of the garage to because the applicant has agreed that the be used as living space, which meets thP in Section S of the Zoning Code. made a determination to the principal dwelling qaraqe ::ould at no time requirement established