3409 WETMORE AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

PLANNING DIRECTOR DETERMINATION OF DENIAL NON -CONFORMING BUILDING/USE # 95-002 Applicant: Lawrence R. & Elizabeth M. Taylor (present name Beth McDonalo, Address: 3409 Wetmore Ave., Everett, WA 98201 Descriitlon of property structure(s) and parcel(s) being certified: Site Address: 3409 Wetmore Avenue Legal Description: Lot 5, BLK 821, Plat of Everett Division A Tax Identification Number: 4369-821-005-0001 Zoning: R-3, Multiple Family Medium Density Description of non -conforming use/activity: The subject property is currently developed with one single-family residence. Presently the residence is being used as a duplex, with separate entrances accessing the dwelling units. Current zoning for the R-3 zone requires a minimum of 1,500 square feet per dwelling unit. The subject property is only 2,996.5 square feet in lot area, and therefore it fails to meet current zoning standards for a duplex structure. Findings: The Polk Directory records provided by the applicant do document multiple persons residing at the subject property, however the address is not denoted as a uplex by separate addresses (le. 3409 Wetmore and 3409'% Wetmore). Also, City permit history shows the subject property as being a single-family residence. This is also the case for Metroscan records, of which the information has been derived from Snohomish County Assessor's records. Conclusion: The subject property has not been legally used as a duplex since December 1, 1956, therefore it does not meet the necessary criterion for non -conforming building/use certification, and is not entitled to certification. Decision: The information submitted by the applicant, demcnstrating that the residence had been used as a duplex prior to December 1, 1956 up to present day, is insufficient. Therefore, the use of the single-family residence as a duplex is not recognized ar legal iron,--cconforr ing. Date: `i /8-10D0 Paul A. Rol5erts, DirecWf This is an administrative decision appealable to the City's Land Use Hearing Examiner. The appeal period is fourteen (14) days from the issuance of a determination. If you have questions regarding this proposal or wish to file an appeal, please contact Becky Gales, City of Everett Planning Department, at (425) 257-8731.