3116 TULALIP AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

STAFF REPORT TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCE @4-86 DATE: March 28, 1986 Applicant: Fred and Mary Howe 1431 Rockefeller Everett, WA 98201 Location of Property: � 3116 Tulalip , J1 Requested Action: A variance from E.M.C. 19.14.040, Gross Floor Area Ratio The Applicant is ^roposing to demolish and then reconstruct a nonconforming one-3tory single family residence. The existing structure is nonconforminy as to north side yard setback which is five feet instead of the required six feet� front yard setback Which is 13 feet instead of the required 20 feet� and 1ot size uhich is 4�500 sq. ft. instead of the required 7�000 sq. ft. The applicant has applied for a Nonconforming Use Permit to alloN the new structure to be rebu�.lt on the footprint of the ald structure on the north, east and west. The building would be extended seven feet to the south which srould not increase the nonconFormity of the building as related to Cront or side setback9. A second story will be added, Nhich along With the added seven Feet to the south will increase square Footage oC the residence from existing 1 ,000 sq. ft. to 2�360 sq. ft. (1,480 sq. ft. on the first floor plus an 880 sq. ft. second floor). An existing 3�z sq• ft. detached ga^age will remain� which along with the proposed 2,360 sq. ft. residence to�als 2,702 sq. ft. of gross floor area. Dividing the 2,702 sq. ft. by the 4,500 sq. ft. lot area gives a gross floor area ratio of .60 instead of the .30 allowed by code. Existing Zoning: �-7, Single Family Low Density Residential (7,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size) Existing Land Use: Single Family Residential Ad,jacent Land Use/Zoning: �orth: S.F./R-1 South: S.F./R-1 East: S.F./R-1 West: S.F./R-1 Exhibits: 1. Vicinity/Zoning Map 2. Parcel Map 3• Site Plan 4. Narrative Statement FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. That there have been except.ional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applying to the subject property or as to the intended use thereof that do not apply generaliy to other properLies in the same vicinity or zone. Findln8: The house is on a nonconforming lot of 4,500 sq. ft. instead of the �,000 sq. ft. required by the current code. The applicant wishes tc add a second story to take advantage of the view to the west. The seco7d story would be within the 35-foot height permitted in the zone and it appears thst it would not block anyone�s view. Conelusion: The size of the 1ot dictates the need for the variance. _�_