5024 RUCKER AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

8. Further, the Applicant contended that the 17 feet is the minimum height of the proposed garage needed to pa�ic the RV. To accommodate the RV, a 12 foot high door is required, and the door dictates the increased height of the structure to 17 feet. (Graff testimony) 9. According to property owners whose properties front Delaware Avenue, the construction of the proposed garage would impact their views of the Cascade Mountains from the rear of their residences. (Elliott testimony 8 VanWyngerden testimony) 10. All setbacks of the proposed garage would be satisfied. (exhibit 1, Ingalsbr, testimony) 11. The Applicant submitted that other properties in the area have garages that exceed 15 feet in height. According to the Applicant, an adjoining property has a garage that is 21 feet in height. The argument was made that this establishes a precedent for the character of the neighborhood. (Matter testimony) 12. Property owners in the neighborhood objected to the height of the proposed garage. Testimony was submitted that views of the sunrise and of the Cascade Mountains would be impacted by the proposal. (June VanWyngarden testimony) 13. Pictures were submitted by Ms. VanWyngarden that depicted a garage of 12 feet in height across the alley impacting her view. (VanWyngarden testimony, exhibit 6) 14. Other property owners indicated no real concem with the height of the proposed garage but testified that trePs in the area also block views. (Harbour testimony, 0'Brien testimony) 15. A property owner immediately across the alley (Elliott) testified that he lives in a two- story structure that fronts Delaware Avenue but with the back portion of the property (east) having views of Mount Pilchuck and the Cascade Mountains. He contended that the proposed garage would detract from his view of Mount Pilchuck, as well as the Cascade Mountains. He provided photographs (exhibit 7) depicting where the proposed garage would be locate� and how it would impact his views. (Elliott tesfimony, exhibit 7) 16. The City submitted that while the proposed garage may cause some view obstruction of the Cascade Mountains, the amount of obstruction is unknown. Also, the City contended that the aesthetic impact of the proposed garage would be reduced with siding and roofing materials being similar to the ApplicanYs dwelling. The only design that would allow such amenities would result in the 17 foot in height garage. The City also contended that the proposed garage would have a minimal impact on the neighbofiood character since it is not visible from the street. Based on these statements, the City determined that the 17 foot high detached garage, as shown on the site plan, should be allowed subject to conditions. (exhi6it 1, Ingalsbe festimony) 4�