1401 PALM AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

„�:..;' ' NOTICE OF ,� PLANNING DIRECTOR DETERMINATION Review Process II #�b-97 INTRODUCTION: The City of Everett Plen�iing Department has received an applicalion from Emest Brown, 1401 Palm Ava., Everett, WA 98203 for an addition to his residence located at 1401 Palm Ave. The proposed addition is to add a yarege to the west side of the existiny residence. The existing residence structure has a non�onforming setbadc from the front (south) properry line of 15 feet rather than the 20 feet required under cuRent zoning code. fihe proposed garage addition would have a 17 foot setbadc nom the front property line rather than a 20 foot setback per current zoning code. Section 38.040 allows for the Planning Director to allow for the expansion of a structure which does not meet required setbedcs or height, provided that the expansion does not make the setbadc or height more nonconforming; thetnon r�iformity as bpeen certified by the Planning Depam ent�� e ordinance; and that BACKGROUND: The propert� is located in the R-2, Single Family Residential Zone. The typical required setbacks are 20 from the front and rear property lines and 5' from the interior side property lines for a single family residence and accessory structures. There is an existing residence on the property which is located only 15 feet from the hont (south) property line. The residential structure was originally constructed in 1949 according to the Snohomish setbatcyk fossstructures om the f ont property nerbecame effect ve December 3�,1 gb6 uilding FINDINGS: The existing residence has a 15 foot setback from the front (south) property line. This structure's setback has been certified as a legal nonconforming setback (NCB #6-97). The applicant proposes to add a garage on to the west side of the existing residence with a 17 foot setback from the front property line. DECISION: The Planning Director has determined to allow for ihe proposed addition with a 17 foot setback with the following conditions: 1. Necessary building permits are to be obtained from the City of EveretYs Building Department prior to construction. Right to Appeal: The applicant or owner of property located adjacent to the subjed property or any propeRy owner who deems himself aggneved and will thereby suffer a direct impact from the proposal may appeal the Planning Directors determination as to whether or not the proposal should be permitted. My such appeal must be filed within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date specified below. Appeal forms are available from the Planning Department and must be submitted along wilh the required filing fee. For more information conceming this determination, contact Michael Palacios at the Planning DepaRment (tel. 259-8731). � 4� �U � � � / i% i Signed:�!�� . �_. .. ' r' . Date: �� = Paul A. Roberts, irector � � PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPIAENT DEPARTMENT