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� � <: ...;_ PLANNING UIRECTOR DETERMINATION Expansfon of Non-conforming Buildfng Setbac Review Pro�cess II #00-020 INTRODUCTION: The City of Everett Planning Department has received an application from Chris and Della Haesler, 2026 East Grand Avenue, Everett, WA 98201, to expand an existing 12'X 20'3"garage to a new dimension of 22'3" X 29'10". The existing garage slructure has zero setback from the street side property line. The expansion would continue to the east along this zero setback line. Section 38.040 allows for the Planning Director to approve the expansion of a structure which dces not moet required setbacks, provided that the expansion does not make the setback more nonconforming; that the expansion complies with all other requirements of the zoning ordirance; and that the nonconformity has been certified by the Planning Department. BACKGROUN�: The properry is iocated in the R-2, Single Family Detached Medium Density Zone. The required sr.tback is 10' from a street side property line for all structures. There is one existing garage, as well as an existing 325 square foot accessory structure on site. The subject garage is 12' wide by 20'3"deep and 243 sq.h:. in area. It is located at the southwest comer of the property, with zero setback along the side property line. according to Snohomish County Assessor's Records this structure was built in 1930. This structure is ccnsidered legal non-conforming or"grandfathered" as it predates the City's zoning code requirement for structures to have a minimum setback of ten feet (10') from the exterior side property line. The applicant proposes to make an addition of 10'3"X 29'10"to the existing garage. The new structure will have zero setback from the south side property line, consistent with the existing structure. FINDINGS: The existing garage has been certified as legal nonconforming relatbd to setbacks (NCB #00- 023). The applicant proposes to make an addition of 10'3" X 29'10"to the existing garage. The new structure will have zero setback from the street side property line consistent yvith the existing non-conforming setback, 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 condition: • Necessary building permits are to be obtained by the applicant from the Cily of EveretPs Building Department. • Maximum heiyht of the new detached structure is 15' above base elevation. • The new accessory building/garage must be constructed of a building material similar to the house, as well as having a similar roof pitch to that of the house. Right to Appeal: The applicant or an owner of property located adjacent to the subject property may appeal the Planning Director's determination as to whether or not the proposal should be pertnitted. Any such appeal must be filed within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date specified below. Appeal fortns are available from the Planning Department and must be submitted along with the required filing fee. For more infortnation concerning this determination, contact P :cky Fauver at the lanning Department (tel. 757-8731). Signed: � � ' Date: / p Paul . Roberts, Director PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPM NT G'EPARTMENT