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CITY OF EVERETT PLANNING DIRECTOR DECISION Review Process 11 915-021 January 26, 2016 The City of Everett Planning Director grants APPROVAL of a request by Vaughn Smith to build a detached accessory building up to 20 feet tall with a footprint of 624 square feet, horizontal lap siding and composite roofing at 731 Colby Avenue. The following conditions shall apply: 1. Any change to the design, height, square footage and/or roof pitch of the proposed structure requires Planning Director approval. Construction permits, inspections, and approvals must be obtained for the structure in accordance with established building code requirements. 2. An Accessory Building Covenant acceptable to the City Attorney's office shall be recorded on the title of the property stating that the property owner acknowledges the requirements of EMC 19.07.020, and stating that the use of any accessory structure is limited to accessory activities permitted by the zone in which the property is located, and that the accessory building shall not be converted to living area or used for any purposes which are not in full compliance with zoning and building code requirements. This shall be recorded prior to issuance of construction permits. 3. The accessory structure's siding and roofing material must be compatible with the dwelling. 4. Height calculations are required on the site plan and elevation drawings in accordance with the Building Height Handout. 5. The roof pitch shall be equal or greater than the roof pitch of the main dwelling. Chapter 7 of the Everett Municipal Code (EMC) states that the Planning Director may look at such factors as view obstruction, aesthetic impact on surrounding properties, and impact on neighborhood character. The Planning Director approved the height of the detached garage to exceed the 15-foot height limitation based on the following: The subject property is over 7,000 square feet with a single family residence and an existing single car garage. The new detached accessory structure will be located off the alley in the northeast corner of the property a minimum of five feet from both the rear property line and the interior side property line. The structure has been designed to complement the residence and the surrounding neighborhood. The structure should not obstruct views. The City did not receive any comments in opposition during the public comment p 'od. Date 'Z& - 6 Allan Giffen,D r ctor Planning and Community Development Department NOTE: This approval does not constitute an overall project approval; all other conditions and municipal code requirements must be met in order for construction permits to be issued. Construction permits, inspections,and final approvals are required for this type of development. 1 of 2 REV I[ 15-021