1602 RUCKER AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

( ; := � PLANNING DIRECTOR DETERMINATION Review Process II #01-008 - �� � INTRODUCTION: The City of Everett Planning Department received an application from David Russian and Maria Vicens, 1602 Rucker Ave, Everett, W� 98201, for a remodel and addition to their existing single family residence located at 1602 Rucker Ave. The existing residence is approximately 36 feet in height. A new addition with second story at the rear of the house will have a height of approximately 32 feet. This is higher than the 28-foot height limit permitted under the City's current zoning code. hlowever, the addition would be lower than the existing roofline of the residence and would be permitted subject the Planning Director Review Process II. The existing residence was originally constructed in 1905 according to the Snohomish County Assessor's records and is a Iegal non-conforming structure. Section 38.040 allows for the Planning Director to permit the expansion of a structure which does not meet required setbacks or height, provided that the expansion does not make tha setback or height more nonconforming; and that the expansion complies with all other requirements of the zoning code ordinance. I FINDINGS: The property is located in the Fi-2li, Sin�le Family Residentiai Zone. The typical building height permitted is 28 feet. The existing residence is approximately 36 feet in height. It was ongmally constructed in 1905 according to the Snohomish County Assessor's records. The zoning code requirements regulating building height for single family residential structures became effective December 1, 1956 and allowed for 35 feet. The current code adopted January 13, 1990 limited the height to 28 feet. I DECISION: The Planning Director has determined to allow for the proposal with the following conditions: 1. All necessary building permits are to be obtained from the City of Everett's Building Department. Right to Appeal: The applicant or owner of propeRy located adjacent to the subject property . or any property owner who deems himself aggrieved and will thereby suffer a direct impact from the proposal may appeal the Planning Director's determination as to whether or not the proposal shouid be permitted. Any such appeal must be filed within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date specified below. Appeal forms are available from the Planning Department and must be submitted alo�g with the required fiiing fee. For more information concerning this determination, contact Michael Palacios at the Planning Department (tel. 257-8731). // ,.�j� `�� Signed: �'� I-� •��aG�/ ' Dato: July 30, 2001 Paul A. Roberts, Director PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT