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Planning and Community Development Depavintent October 9,2014 Everett Renewal, LLC 375 Kirkland Ave Unit 340 Kirkland, WA 98033 RE: 1513 Walnut Street Everett, WA Parcel ID: 004673 00201100 Dear Everett Renewal,LLC; In review of the Nonconforming Building Application submitted to the Planning Department on September 4,2014, it was determined that a triplex at the above mentioned property is not recognized as a legal nonconforming use. The property is zoned R-3, Multiple Family Medium Density. In the R- 3 zone, a maximum of one unit for every 1,500 square feet of lot area is allowed. The density was established in 1956. This property is on a lot of 3,000 square feet, therefore the maximum density is two units. In review of historic records, it was determined that a triplex is not a legal use because it was not established prior to 1956 and could not be certified as nonconforming, nor was a permit approved for a change of legal nonconforming use. The use of the structure appears to have been a retail store from 1900 to around 1980. We first see evidence of a change in the use of the structure to a duplex from Snohomish County records and then later a triplex from electrical permit records. Per Section 38.030.13, any use which is nonconforming and has ceased for a period of two or more years shall lose such nonconforming status. All subsequent use of the property or building shall be a use which conforms with the requirements of the zoning code. The Building Division has also reviewed the historical records and recognizes the legal use of the structure as a duplex. The Applicant may appeal the Planning Director's decision within fourteen days of the date of this letter. Appeal forms are available from the Planning Department and must be submitted along with the required filing fee. If you have questions regarding this letter or wish to file an appeal,please contact Teresa Weldon, City of Everett Planning Department, at 425-257-8731. Sincerely, Gerry Ervine Tony Lee Land Use Manager Building Official C3 2930 Wetmore Avenue,Suite 8-A, Everett, WA 98201-4044 %R 425.257.8731,Fax 425.257.8742 �y