3116 TULALIP AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

� � � BOARD OF ADJUSTl�NT FINDZNGS� CONCLUSIONS AND ORDER � � VARIANCE NO. 9-86 ) Based upon the written request for a variance from the City's zoning code, specifically E.M.C. 19.14.040, made by Fred and Mary Howe at 3116 ' Tulalip, hereinafter referred to as "Applicant", the i3oard of Ad�ustment, following a public hearing on said application held on April 4� 1986� and further having revieWed all testimony, makes the following Findings, Conclusions, and Order: Requested Action: A variance from E.M.C. 19.14.040, Gross Floor Area Ratio The Applicant is proposing to demolish and then reconstruct a nonconforming ' one-story single family residence. The existing structure is nonconforming as to north side yard setback which is five feet instead of the required six feet, front yard setback which is 13 ±'eet instead of the required 20 feet, and , lot size which is 4,500 sq. Fc. instead of the required 7,000 sq. ft. The applicant has applied for a Nonconforming Use Permit to allox the new structure to be rebuilt on the footprint of the old structure on the north, east and west. The buildiag would be extended seven feet to the south which would not increase the nonconformity of the bui2ding as related to front or side setbacks. A second story will be added, which along with the added seven feet to the south will increase square footage of the residence from existing 1,000 sq. ft. to 2,360 sq. ft. (1,480 �q. ft. on the first floor pius an 880 sq, ft. second floor). An existing 342 sq. ft. detached garage uill remain, � which along with the proposed 2,360 sq. ft. residence totals 2,�02 sq. ft. of gross floor area. Dividing the 2,702 sq. ft. by �::� 4,500 sq. ft. lot area gives a gross floor area ratio of .60 instead of the .30 ^lloved by code. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. ThaL there have been exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applying to the sub�ect property or as to the intended use thereof that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity or zone. F:.nding: The house is on a nonconforming lot of 4,500 sq. ft. in.atead of the 7,000 sq. ft. required by the current code. The applicant wishes to add a second story to take advantage of the view to , tba uest. The second story would be within the 35-foot height , permitted in the zone and it appaars that it would not block anyone's ' view. Conclusion: The size of the lot dietates the need for the variance. Ii Ii