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PLANNING DIRECTOR DETERMINATION Fence Modification Review Process I N04-013 INTRODUCTION: The Clof Everett Planning Department has received an application from Line Baleisis, 714-88 Street SE, Everett WA 98208, to retain two existing 6-foot high fences within the front yard s ttback. Section 39.070.A.I of the Everett Zoning Code grants the Planning Director the ability to permit a fence to exceed the maximum allowable height of forty-two inches within the front setback, through Review Process I as described in the City's Local Project Review and Procedures Ordinance. BACKGROUND: Section 39.070.A.1 of the Everett Zoning Code states that the maximum height of fences located within the front yard setback shall not exceed forty- two inches in height unless approved by the Planning Director using the review process described in the City's Local Project Review and Procedures Ordinance. The subject property is located at 714 — 88'h Street SE, in the R-1 Single Family Residential Zone. The property owner has made application for a fence modification to retain two 6-foot tall fences which ara located within the front yard setback. FINDINGS: One fence runs east/west along the properties frontage, parallel to 881h Street. This fence is chainlink, however the western portion of the fence contains passive white slats. A majority of this fence was constructed prior to the applicant owning the property. The intersection to the north of the subject residence is heavily traveled and the fence does provide a reduction in traffic and headlight nuisances. The second fence is located along the eastern property line, running perpendicular to 881h Street. This fence is solid board. The fence provides for greater privacy and separation between the applicants property and the property to the east. The fence does not appear to create a visual sight obstruction for either the subject site or the neighboring property to the east. DECISION: The Planning Director has determined to approve the application for the fence modification based on the following conditions being met: The maximum height of both fences should not exceed 6 feel above the existing grade. This is an administrative decision that may be appealed to the City's Land Use Hearing Examiner. An appeal must be filed with the City within 14 days of the date of this notice. If you have questions regarding this proposal or if you wish to file an appeal, please contact Becky Fauver, City of Everett Planning Department, at (425) 257.7281. Date: June 4, 2004 , 'Allan Giffen, Acting D' r Planning and Community Development Department S9BFauvenRevWence & Retaining WaM04.011 2309 Madison Street.doc