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HEARING EXAMINER
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APPLICATION
APPLICANT
CITY & ZIP
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INDICATE TYPE OR DEGREE OF INTERES
LOCATION OR ADDRESS OF PROPERTY
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: USE ZONE:
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Release/Hold Harmless Agreement
The undersigned applicant, his heir i b and assigns, in consideration for
the City processing the applicationlagrees to release, indemnify, defend and
hold the City of Edmonds harmless from any and all damages and/or claims for
damages, including reasonable attor.eys' fees arising from any action
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or inaction is based in whole or impart upon false, misleading or incomplete
information furnished by the applic nt, his agents or employees.
Permission to Enter Subject Property
The undersigned applicant grants hi her or its permission for public
officials and the staff of the City�of Edmonds to enter the subject property
for the purpose of inspection and post g)attendant 0 thi 3. D cation.
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DECLARATIONS OF APPLICANT
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Please answer all questions
What are the physical characteristics, (i.e. topography, shape
of lot, etc.) which create a hardship for you in regard to
development of your property?
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How does your property differ from other property in the same
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Will this 'variance be detrimental to the public or damaging to
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other property or improvements in the vicinity?
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What hardships will result to you if the variance is not granted?
Will these hardships have been caused by your own action?
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Can you make reasonable use of your property without the variance?
SEE ATTACHED
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'ANSWERS TO DECLA[UTIONS OF APPLICANT
1. Our property has a sloping topography, with the majority of the slope
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being west and a*minor slope to the south. The major slope to the west
is the hardship, in that there is a 21 foot drop in elevation from the
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alley at the northeast corner down to "B" Avenue. This drop in elevation
is due'to the fact that "B" Avenue drops down at our lot, where the alley
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elevation remains constant.
2. All properties on the east side of "B" Avenue, except ours, .are approximately"
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at the same elevation. The other properties do not have the drastic
difference in elevation that' we do because of the drop in "B"' Avenue. Our
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property is the last lot on the street and adjoins city property to the
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south."
3.;;If granted, the variance would not affect ;any views or damage any properties
or improvements in the neighborhood. But, to the contrary, the variance would
enhance. the look of the houses already. on the east side of !'B" Avenue because
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the overall 'look would be more symmetrical.
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4. The resulting hardships would be:
A. We feel that the average elevation of 231 feet would locate our house
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too much lower than the ;house to the north. The difference of
approximately 7 feet on the north boundry would mean'a rockery or
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retaining wall, resulting in an unattractive living area.
B. The difference in elevation from the alley, to our backyard would result
in a steep grade, dropping approximately 11 feet:
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These hardships would be caustic} by ,the lay of the land in conjunction
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with present building height resnot by our'own actions:
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S. We purchased the property with the intention o£ maintaining the present
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grades and elevations using gentle slopes from he alley and adjacent
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steep declines'. 1n'1981 the building height restriction was
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lowered by S feet. We feel the resulting calculations would cause
unreasonable use of our property.
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for this 3 foot height variance because we feel this would
We are asking
put,our home at a more a ppropriate'�elevation in relation tothe other.
homes in the vicinity, p lus,' relieving us from the steep declines mentioned.
We will bring fill in around the house to the main floor"level on the
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west, north and 'east sides, discouraging a "tdo ta21" look and bringing,
the yard up to a closer level to the immediate neighbor. making our yard
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more compatable`to.his.
We are not asking far a grant af,specia1 privilege to our: property in,
comparison with 'limitations'upon other properties in the neighborhood, but;
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have the overall topography of our property considered, not justthe
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building envelope, when finding our paint of height limitation.
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STAFF REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER
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FILE #V-7-82
HEARING DATE: MAY 24, 1982
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I REQUESTED ACTION:
Variance to the required height limit of twenty-five feet
- at 1131 „B„ Avenue.
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II APPLICANT/OWNER:
Dennis 0ftedahl
7714 234th.Street S.W.
Edmonds, WA 98020
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
South half of Lot 8, Block 10, Plat of Yost's First Addition
to Edmonds.
IV. STAFF FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
t A. Description of the Subject Property and Surrounding Area
The. subject property contains approximately 7,500 square feet of
! land. It is, undeveloped. Some clearing and grading has been done
on the property to ready it for construction of a house. The
property slopes generally in a southwesterly direction, with a
twenty foot elevation change, from the east property line to the
west property line. Exhibit 4 clearly shows the topography
that existed prior to the grading that has been done on the lot.
Building height will be calculated from the figures shown on that
exhibit..
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Development to the north and west is single family residential. 1
To the east are two vacant lots which are vacant. An old reservoir
site owned by the City abuts the subject property to the south.
B. official Street Map Proposed R/W Existing R/W
West ---"B" Avenue 60` 601
f East - Alley 20' 20'
C. Conformance to Chapter 20.85.010
1. Special Circumstances
Special circumstances do appear to exist in that the topography
of the lot is somewhat unique. The lot has remained undeveloped
for a long period of time, due to the fact that drainage in the
area had previously saturated the lot. The applicant has done a
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a lot of work to correct this situation. Still the
building pad should be located away from the southwest
corner as'it still appears quite wet.
2. Special Privilege
Because of the problems associated with drainage and
it be granted,
topography, the requested variances, should �.
would not result in a grant of special privileges.
3. Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Policy Plan map designates the subject
property as low density residential.:
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The variance, should it be approved, will be consistent with j
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the Comprehensive Plan.
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4. Zoning Ordinance
The subject property, as well as the properties to the north,
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west, and east is zoned RS-6.
5. Not Detrimental
The variance should not be significantly detrimental to any
nearby private property or improvements, nor to the public
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health, safety or general welfare.
6. Minimum Variance
The variance appears to be the minimum to allow reasonable use
of the property.
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It is the recommendation of the staff that V-7-82 be approved,
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building height not to exceed elevation 259.
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EXHIBIT 3
ANSWERS TO DECLARATIONS OF APPLICANT
1. Our property has a sloping topography, with the majority of the slope
being west and a minor slope to the south. The major slope to the west
is the hardship, in that there is a 21 foot drop in elevation from the
alley at the northeast corner down to "B" Avenue. This drop in elevation
is due to the fact that "B" Avenue drops down at our lot, where the alley
elevation remains constant.
2. All properties on the east side of "B" Avenue, except ours, are approximately
at the same elevation. The other properties do not have the drastic
difference in elevation that we do because of the drop in "B" Avenue. Our
property is the last lot on the street and adjoins city property to the
south.
3.:If granted, the variance would not affect any views or damage any properties
or improvements in the neighborhood. But, to the contrary, the variance would
enhance the look of the houses already on the east side of "B" Avenue because
the overall look would be more symmetrical.
4. The resulting hardships would be:
A. We feel that the average elevation of 231 feet would locate our house
too much lower than the house to the north. The difference of
2 approximately 7 feet on the north boundry would mean a rockery or
retaining wall, resulting in an unattractive living area.
B. The difference in elevation from the alley to our backyard would result
in a steep grade,dropping approximately 11 feet.
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(Answer 4 continued)
These hardships would be caused by the lay of the land in conjunction
with present building height restrictions, not by our own actions.
5. We purchased the property with the intention of maintaining the present
y grades and elevations using gentle slopes from the alley and adjacent i t
properties,not steep declines. In 1981 the building height restriction was
lowered by S feet. We feel the resulting calculations would cause
unreasonable use of our property.
SUMMARY
We are asking for this 3 foot height variance because we feel this would
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put our home at a more appropriate elevation in relation to the other
homes in the vicinity, plus, relieving us from the steep declines mentioned.
We will bring fill in around the house to the main floor level on the
west, north and east sides, discouraging a "too tall" look and bringing
the yard up to a closer level to the immediate neighbor making our yard
more compatible to his.
We are not askingfor a special grant of s ecial privilege to our property in *'
comparison with limitations upon other properties in the neighborhood, but,
to have the overall topography of our property considered, not just the
building envelope, when finding our point of height limitation. I
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CITY OF EDMONDS DATE
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APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE APO'S 7c-
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APPLICANT 7 ADDRESS _r4
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VARIANCE REQUESTED:_
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: USE ZONE:
ZONING ORDINANCE REQUIREMENT:—
Release/Hold Harmless Agreement
The undersigned applicant, his heirs and assigns, in consideration for
the City processing the application agrees to release, indemnify, defend and
hold the City of Edmonds harmless from any and all damages and/or claims for
damages, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from any action
or inaction is based in whole or in part upon false, misleading or incomplete
information furnished by the applicant, his agents or employees.
Permission to Enter Subject Property
The undersigned applicant grants his, her or its permission for Public
officials and the staff of the City of Edmonds to enter the subject property
for the purpose of inspection and posting)attendant 40 th-i's OD ica ion.
5 ig n a t Vr e o 'Applicant, - Owner or
Representative
EXHIBIT
DECLARATIONS OF APPLICANT
Please answer all questions
1. What are the physical characteristics, (i.e. topography, s
of lot, etc.) which create a hardship for you in regard to
development of your property?
SEE ATTACHED
2. How does your property differ from other property in the same
vicinity?
SEE ATTACHED
3. Will this variance be detrimental to the public or damaging to
other property or improvements in the vicinity?
SEE ATTACHED
4. What hardships will result to you if the variance is not granted?
Will these hardships have been caused by your own action?
SEE ATTACHED
5. Can you make reasonable use of your property without the variance?
SEE ATTACHED
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Edna M. Dunnigan
1126 B Ave.
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Leonard S. Ogle
Norm Ross
1122 B Ave.
1123 B Ave.
Edmonds Wa.
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1126 8th Ave. So.
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Tim Murphy
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INTER-OFirlCE COMMUNICATIONS
DATE April 27 9 82
TO Dan, Plan/Eng. Inspector FROM Planning De artment
Gary, Fire Department
ASR FORM 141
SUBJECT: HEARING EWE NER AGENDA, MAY 24, 1982
The attached items are for your review and comments
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MEMO TO:
Duane Bowman
Assistant Planner
FROM:
Gary L. McComas
Fire Marshal
SUBJECT:
ITEMS FOR HEARING EXAMINER AGENDA MAY 24, 1982
P-1-82
Requires one standard fire hydrant as indicated in a
previous memo.
CU-22-82
Approved with no comment.
V-6-82
The setback from the North property line should not <t,-
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be reduced. There is no objection to the reminder
of the request.
CU-23-82
Approved with no comment.
V-7-82
Approved with no comment.
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1136 8 Avenue
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� Leonard S. Ogle
1122 B Avenue
! Edmonds, N8 08020
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1126 8th Avenue South
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Robert Champ1ne
1153 C Avenue
Edmonds, WA 98020
Edna M. Dunnigan
!1118 B Avenue
` Edmonds, WA 98020
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Norm Ross
1I23 B Avenue
/ Edmonds, NA 98020
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820 7th Avenue South
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Edmonds, WA 98020
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PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANT OR REPRESENTATIVE MUST BE PRESENT AT HEARING
EXHIBIT 1
STAFF REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER
FILE #V-7-82
HEARING DATE: MAY 24, 1982
I. REQUESTED ACTION:
Variance to the required height limit of twenty-five feet
at 1131 "B" Avenue.
IF. APPLICANT/OWNER:
Dennis Oftedahl
7714 234th Street S.W.
Edmonds, WA 98020
III. LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
South half of Lot 8, Block 10, Plat of Yost's First Addition
to Edmonds.
IV. STAFF FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
A. Description of the Subject Property and Surrounding Area
The subject property contains approximately 7,500 square feet of
land. It is undeveloped. Some clearing and grading has been done
on the property to ready it for construction of a house. The
property slopes generally in a southwesterly direction, with a
twenty foot elevation change from the east property line to the
west property line. Exhibit 4 clearly shows the topography
that existed prior to the grading that has been done on the lot.
Building height will be calculated from the figures shown on that
exhibit.
Development to the north and west is single family residential.
To the east are two vacant lots which are vacant. An old reservoir
site owned by the City abuts the subject property to the south.
B. Official Street Map Proposed R/W Existing R/W
West - "B" Avenue 60' 60'
East - Alley 20' 20'
C. Conformance to Chapter 20.85.010
1. Special Circumstances
Special circumstances do appear to exist in that the topography
of the lot is somewhat unique. The lot has remained undeveloped
for a long period of time, due to the fact that drainage in the
area had previously saturated the lot. The applicant has done a
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PLEASE NOTE. APPLICANT OR REPRESENTATIVE MUST BE PRESENT AT HEARING
Exhibit 1/File #V-7-82
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a lot of work to correct this situation. Still the
building pad should be located away from the southwest
corner as it still appears quite wet.
2. Special Privilege
Because of the problems associated with drainage and
topography, the requested variances, should it be granted,
would not result in a grant of special privileges.
3. Comprehensive Plan !'
The Comprehensive Policy Plan map designates the subject 1
property as low density residential.
The variance, should it be approved, will be consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan.
4, Zoning Ordinance
The subject property, as well as the properties to the north,
west, and east is zoned RS-6.
5. Not Detrimental
The variance should not be significantly detrimental to any
nearby private property or improvements, nor to the public
health, safety or general welfare.
6. Minimum Variance
The variance appears to be the minimum to allow reasonable use
of the property.
V. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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It is the recommendation of the staff that V-7-82 be approved,
building height not to exceed elevation 259.
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VARIANCE REQUESTED:
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: USE ZONE:
ZONING ORDINANCE REQUIREMENT: ! i( '1L`� ti a t �I�
Release/Hold Harmless Agreement
The undersigned applicant, his heirs and assigns, in consideration for
the City processing the application agrees to release, indemnify, defend and
hold the City of Edmonds harmless from any and all damages and/or claims for
1 damages, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from any action
or inaction is based in whole or in part upon false, misleading or incomplete
information furnished by the applicant, his agents or employees.
Permission to Enter Subject Property
The undersigned applicant grants his, her or its permission for public
officials and the staff of the City of Edmonds to enter the subject property
for the purpose of inspection and posti g)attendant �.0 th1 plication.
Signature o `Applicant, Owner or
Representative
EXHIBIT .3
DECI,AV&TIC?N5 OF APPLICANT
Please answer all questions
1, What are the physical characteristics, (i.e. topography, shape
of lot, etc.) which create a hardship for you in regard to
development of your property?
SEE_ -.ATTACH D
2. How does your property differ from other property in �iic
vicinity?
SEE ATTACHED
3, will this variance be detrimental to the public or damaging to
other property or improvements in the vicinity?
SEE ATTACHED —
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you if the
4. What hardships will result toy variance is not granted?
Will these hardships have.been caused by your own action?
SEE ATTACHED
thout the variance?
5. Can you make reasonable use of your property wi
SEE ATTACHED
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ANSWERS TO OF APPLICANT
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1. Our property has a;slopiIng topography, with the majority of the slope
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being west.and a•minox slope to the south. The major slope to the west
hardship, in that there is a 21 foot drop 'in elevation from the
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is the
} alley at the 'northeast corner down to "BIT Avenue. Phis drop in elevation
is due to the 'fact ;that "B" Avenue drops dawn at our, lot, where the alley
.` elevation, remains constant.
� 2. All properties on the east side of ','BIT Avenue, except ours, are approximately
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difference in elevation that we do because of the drop in "B" Avenue. Our
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i property. is the last lot on the street and adjoins city property to the,
south.,.
3,:Tf granted, the variance would not affect>any views or damage any pro
or in the neighborhood'. But, to the contrary,` the variance=would
improvements
enhance the "look of the houses.already on the east side of "BIT Avenue because
the overall look would be more symmetrical.
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q, The resulting hardships would be:
A: We feel that the average elevation of 231 feet would locate our house
too much lower tlian the house to the north. The difference of
approximately 7 feet on the:,north'boundry would mean a rockexy'or
kt'
retaining wail; resulting in an unattractive living 'area.
B. The difference in elevation.from the alley to our backyard would -result
in a'steep grade, dropping approximately;11 feet.
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Edmonds, Washington
8th Avenue South Edmonds,' Washington
We the undersigned neighbors of
do hereby oppose the heighth variance requested by Dennis Oftedahl for
the following reasons:
1. Any variance in the current height will block many of our views. We
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pay taxes on view property.
2. All homes built since this height restriction was put into effect have j
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built accordingly. `Present and future property owners have the
responsibility to build according to existing ordinances.
ity 'is 25 feet and was set by the
3. The current height restricion in the c
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EXHIBIT 1
STAFF REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER
FILE #V-7-82
HEARING DATE: MAY 24, 1982
I. REQUESTED ACTION:
Variance to the required height limit of twenty-five feet
at 1131 "B" Avenue.
II. APPLICANT/OWNER:
Dennis Oftedahl
7714 234th Street S.W.
Edmonds, WA 98020
III. LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
South half of Lot 8, Block 10, Plat of Yost's First Addition
to Edmonds.
IV. STAFF FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
A. Description of the Subject Property and Surrounding Area
The subject property contains approximately 7,500 square feet of
land. It is undeveloped. Some clearing and grading has been done
on the property to ready it for construction of a house. The
property slopes generally in a southwesterly direction, with a
twenty foot elevation change from the east property line to the
west property line. Exhibit 4 clearly shows the topography
that existed prior to the grading that has been done on the lot.
Building height will be calculated from the figures shown on that
exhibit.
Development to the north and west is single family residential.
To the east are two vacant lots which are vacant. An old reservoir
site owned by the City abuts the.subject property to the south.
B. Official Street Map Proposed R/W Existing R/W
West - "B" Avenue 60' 60'
East - Alley 20' 20'
C. Conformance to Chapter 20.85.010
1. Special Circumstances
Special circumstances do appear to exist in that the topography
of the lot is somewhat unique. The lot has remained undeveloped
for a long period of time, due to the fact that drainage in the
area had previously saturated the lot. The applicant has done a
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANT OR REPRESENTATIVE MUST BE PRESENT AT HEARING
Exhibit 1/File #V-7-82
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a lot of work to correct this situation. Still the
building pad should be located away from the southwest
corner as it still appears quite wet.
2. Special Privilege
Because of the problems associated with drainage and
topography, the requested variances, should it be granted,
would not result in a grant of special privileges.
3. Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Policy Plan map designates the subject
property as low density residential.
The variance, should it be approved, will be consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan.
4. Zoning Ordinance
The subject property, as well as the properties to the north,
west, and east is zoned RS-6.
5. Not Detrimental
The variance should not be significantly detrimental to any
nearby private property or improvements, nor to the public
health, safety or general welfare.
6. Minimum Variance
The variance appears to be the minimum to allow reasonable use
of the property.
V. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
It is the recommendation of the staff that V-7-82 be approved,
building height not to exceed elevation 259.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTER
STATE OF 08SH|NCTOH } `
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COUNTY OF SNOH0N|3H ) '
Duane Bowman
being first duly sworn,
on oath deposes and says:
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That on the ay o 1x�/��� the
attached Notice of Public Hearing was posted as prescribed by Ordinance,
and in any event, in the Post Office and Civic Center, and where applic-
able, on or near the subject property.
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THE NEARING EXAMINER WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING
MONDAY, MAY 24, 1982 , ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION:
FILE NO.. v-7-82
VARIANCE OF 3' FROM REQUIRED 25' HEIGHT LIMIT
PROPERTY ADDRESS AND LOCATION
IJ.31 "B" AVENUE
ZONE DISTRICT RS-6
THE HEARING WILL BEGIN AT 7 : 30 P .M. , IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OF THE EDMONDS CIVIC CENTER, 250 FIFTH AVENUE NORTH.
IF YOU WISH TO COMMENT ON THIS PROPOSAL, YOU MAY COME TO THE HEARING AND SPEAK. YOU
MAY ALSO WRITE A LETTER STATING YOUR VIEWS WHICH WILL BE CONSIDERED AT THE HEARING.
PLEASE ADDRESS THE LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND INCLUDE THE
ABOVE FILE NUMBER.
IF THE ITEM IS CONTINUED TO ANOTHER HEARING BECAUSE THE AGENDA IS NOT COMPLETED, OR
FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED, THE DATE OF THE CONTINUED HEARING WILL BE ANNOUNCED
ONLY AT THE MEETING.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT,
505 BELL STREET, EDMONDS (PHONE 775.2525, EXT. 227).
THE REMOVAL, MUTILATION, DESTRUCTION, OR
CONCEALMENT OF NOTICE BEFORE T DATE
WARNING! OF THE HEARING IS AIMSDEMEANOR PUNISHABLE
BY FINE AND IMPRISONMENT.
THIS NOTICE MAY BE REMOVED AFTER 5-24782
CITY OF EDMONDS
CIVIC CENTER + EDMONDS, WASHINGTON 98020 • (206) 775.2525
HEARING EXAMINER
HARVE H. HARRISON
MAYOR
'REQ91YED
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF JUN� ��82
DENNIS OFTEDAHL FOR APPROVAL OF A Cry OF £�(y�p�S € �•.
VARIANCE
The abo
Department of the City of Edmon specific captioned matter was applied through the Planning
Edmonds. The s ecific appli,catian was
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) feet from the required twenty-five (25)
for a variance of three (3
feet height limit at 1131 B Avenue, Edmonds, Washington. A public
hearing was held on the request on May 24, 1982. Subsequent to the #:
f the variance.
Hearing the applicant withdrew his request or
The withdrawl was made prior to any decision on the request being
made by the Hearing Examiner.
THEREFORE, IT ISiHEREBY ORDERED that the variance request of (.
Dennis Oftedahl is hereby withdrawn and no decision will be rendered
in the matter. Further, the applicant will be required to meet all stars-
dar.ds;':a as set forth in the Edmonds Community Development Code,for
construction at 1131 B Avenue, Edmonds, Washington.
'DONE AND DATED THIS `) DAY CLF JUNE, 1982.
James M. D hscoll
Hearing aminer
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