1901 PINEHURST AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

PLANNING AND Paul A. Roberts CO~4M/NITY DEYELOPMENT Director August 1,2002 Tom Edwards 1901 Pinehurst Avenue Everett, WA 98203 RE: 1901 Pinehurst Avenue Deck Encroachment Dear Mr. Edwards: On June 27, 2002 you appeared before the City of Everett Violations Hearing Examiner. Information was presented at the hearing which demonstrated that building additions had been made to your residence without the benefit of building permits or City approval. At this time the Hearing Examiner ordered that all violations on site be abated. This included the removal of the lean-to structure adjacent to the garage, compliance with the fence height regulations, and bringing the deck structure into compliance with Zoning Code standards, including setbacks and rear yard coverage. Section 7.020.D of the Everett Zoning Code states that accessory structures may be located within a required rear yard setback provided that not more than 50% of the rear setback area is covered. Based on the site plan on file with the City, the residence has a zero foot setback off of the rear property line. This nonconforming setback was certified by the City under permit number NCB 01-020. The residence was shown as being 30 feet wide, and the lot was shown as being 50 feet wide. Due to the size and location of the existing residence it appears that the rear yard area has already exceeded 50% coverage. Since the deck was constructed without the benefit of permits a portion of this structure would need to be removed in order to bring the site into compliance with the Zoning Code. It appears that the southern four feet of the deck would be permitted on site, provided it met the 5' foot interior side setback from the east property line, and building permits were approved for the structure. A variance may be applied for to retain all of the deck on site, however the City would be in the position to recommend denial of the application to the Board of Adjustment, since the request is the result of a self-created hardship, and does not meet the variance criteria. Since this item is under code compliance action, please contact Jon Schmidt, at (425) 257-8680, in order to arrange a timeframe for bringing the site into compliance. We look forward to working with you to resolve this matter and if I can be of any further assistance please contact me at (425) 257-8731. Sincerely, Becky Fauver Assistant Planner Cc Jon Schmidt — Code Compliance Officer Gerry Ervine — Senior Planner, Planning Department CITY OF EVERETT 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 8-A • Everett, WA 98201 • (425) 257.8731 • Fax (425) 257-8742