3116 TULALIP AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

� � BOARD OF ADJUST!lENT , FINDING3� WNCLOSIONS AND ORDfiR � � VARIANCE NO. 4-fl6 ) � Hased upon the uritten request for a variance from the City�s zoning code, specifically E.M.C. 19.14.040, made by Fred and Mary Hoxe at 3116 Tulallp, hereinafter referred to as "Applicant", the Board of Ad�ustment, folloWing a publtc hearing on said application held on April 4� 1986, and further having reviewed all testimony, makes the following • Findings, Conclusions, and Order: ' Requested Aetion: A variance from E.M.C. 19. 14.040, Gross Floor Area Aatio The Applicant is proposing to demolish and then reconstruct a nonconforming one-story singla family residence. The existing structure is nonconforming as to north side yard setbuck Which is five feet instead of the required six feet� front yard setback which is ;3 feet instead cf the required 20 feet� and lot size which is 4,50C sq. ft. instead of the required 7�000 sq. ft. The appl.icant has 2pplied for a Nonconforming Use Permit to allorr tt�e new structure to be rebuilt on the footprint of the old structure on the north, east 2nd west. The building aould be extended seven feet to the south w��ch would not incre:�.se the nonconformity of the building as related to front or side aetbacks. A second story will be added, which along with the added seven feet to the south will increase square footage of the re4idence 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 342 sq. ft. detached garage will remain, tihich along With the proposed 2,360 sq. ft. residence totals 2,�02 sq, ft, of gross floor area. Dividing the 2,']02 sq. ft. by the 4,500 sq. ft. lot area � gives s gross floor area ratio of .60 instead of the .30 alloWed b+ code. iFINDINGS AND CONCLUSICNS: � � 1. That there have been exceptional or extraordinary circumstanees or conditions applying to the sub,ject property or as to the intended use thereof that do not apply generally to ottier properties in the same vicinity or zone. Finding: The house is on a nonconforming :ot of 4,500 sq. ft. instead of the 7,000 aq. ft. required bp tha e w•rent code. The applicant wishes to add a second story to take advantage of the view to the west. The second story would be within the 35-foot height permitted in the zone and it appears that it would not block anyone's v1ew. Conclusion: The size of the lot dietates the need for the v3riance. � ..:"iar.r,l' J_`%�� i " nGrvr. . �+"i'Oi1G ___ I �t • !:', �.. � _.� . . •�.. ..' . -.___ ✓UE _-r�