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ri,�. �" + r� :'lx' . �y �� _„_o.. ,., :,�.. � �.� '"�'��j.`"'�� PLAI�NING DIRECTOR DETERMINATION - Expansion of Non-conforming Building Setback Review Process II #00-009 INTRODUCTION: The �ity of Everett Planning Department has received an application from Homestead NW Inc., P.O. Box 409, Lynden, WA 98264-0409, to expand a home along an existing legal non-conforming front setback. Due to fire damage the former house at this site was removed and a new house is proposed along the existing footprint. The pre-existing house had a 7.3' setback from the front property linu. The expansion would continue eight feet (8') to the east along this 7.3' setbar,k line. Section 38.040 allows for the Pianning Director to allow for the expansion of a struct�re which does not meet required setbacks, provided that the expansion does not mal<e the setback more nonconforming; that the expansion complies with all other requirements of the zoning ordinance; and that the nonconformity has been certified by the Planning Department. BACKGROUND: The property is located in the R-2, Single Family Detached Medium Density Zone. The required setback is 20' from a front property line for single family residences. Thehouse which was existing on site was destroyed in July 1999 by fire. Prior to the fire the house was surveyed as being 25' wide by 38' deep and 950 sq.ft. in area, and having only a 7.3' setback from the front (south) prope�ty line. According to i Snohomish County Assessor's i�ecords this structure was built prior to date of annexation, in this case 1962. This structure is considereJ legal non-conforming or "grandfathered" as it predates the �ity's zoning code requirement for structures to have a minimum setback of twenty feet (20') from the front property line. The applicant proposes to make an eight-foot addition to the new home, which will be constructed at the nonconforming setback line. FINDINGS: The existing home has been certified as legal nonconforming related to setbacks (NCB #00-015). The applicant proposes to make an addition of 8' along the eastern side of the proposed new home. The new structure including addition will have an eight-foot setback from the front property line and will not create any further non-conformities than presently exists. i DECISION: The Planning Director has determined to allow for the proposed addition to the new home with eight foot setback fro�n the front (south) property line with the following conditions: • Necessary building permits are to be obtained by the applicant from the City of Everett's Building Department. . The accessory building shali not be used as Iiving space. Continued use of the accessory building for living purposes will require the use to be certified as a nonconforming use. If no non-conformir�g use certification is approved, the applicant must submit a written statement affirming that the building will not be used for living purposes. This is to be done at time of submittal for building permits. • All other zoning code requirements shall be met on site, inciuding building setbacks, height restrictioris, and maximum lot coverage. Right to Appeal: The a�plicant or an owner of property located adjacent to the subject property mayappeal the Planning Director's determination as to whether or no` 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 along with the required filing fee. For more information concerning this determination, contact Becky G/�les at t e lanning Department (425) 257-8731. , .h�L � . /— Signed: n ' � Date: � Z � �'� .% /