1907 W MUKILTEO BLVD 2016-01-01 MF Import

PLANNING DIRECTOR DETERMINATION Expansion of Non-conforming Building Setback Review Process II #01-017 INTRODUCTION: The City of Everett Planning Department has received an application from James Pearson, 1907 W. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett, WA 98203, to rebuild an existing carport/garage along a nonconforming setback. The existing structure has a one-foot setback from the internal property line, and was built at a height of 9'1". The expansion would involve raising the height of the structure fm:� 9'1" to 13'4" along this one-foot setback line. Section 38.040 allows for the Plar ing Director to appro�.a the expansion of a structure which does not meet required setbacks, provided that the expansion does not make the setback more nonconforming; that the expansion complies with all other req �irements of the zoning ordinance; and that the nonconformity has been certified by the Planning Department. BACKGROUND: The property is located in the R-S, Residentiai Suburban Zone. The required setback is 5' frorn an interior property line for aIl structures. There is an existing carport/garage on site. This structure is considered legal nor�-conforming or "grandfathered" as it predates the City's zoning code requirement for structures to have a minimum setback of five feet (5') from the internal side property line. The applicant proposes to raise the roof of the s!ructure approximately 4'3" to a new height of 13'4". The new structure wili have a one-foot setback from the western property line, consistent with the existing structure. FINDINGS: The existing structure has been certified as legal nonconforming related to setbacks (NCB #01- 008). The applicant proposes to make an addition of 4'3" in height to the existing structure. The new structure will have a one-foot setback from the interior side property line consistent with 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 residence with a one-foot setback from the western (side) property line with the following condition: • Necessary ouilding permits are to be obtained by the applicant from the Cily of Everett Buildir3 Department. If a complete application has not been filed for a building permit or equivalent construction permit within eighteen (18) months from the approval date of this decision, the permit shall be deemed terminated, unless an extension is grented. If the permittee requests an extension in writing not later than eighteen (18) months from the land use permit date, the Director may grent a six (6) month extension. 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 whelher or not the proposal should be permitted. Any such appeal must be filed within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date specified below. Appeal forms are available from the Flanning Department and must be submitted along with the required filing fee. For more information concerning this determination, contact Becky Fauver at the Planning Department (tel. 425-257-8731). 1 / /' � Signed:,�: '�///G� i ��,� Date: ��/�Z/c I Paul A. Roberts, Director PLANNING AND CON1NiUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTfuIENT