ExtensionDecision+Attachments.pdf
CITY OF EDMONDS
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121 5Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.EdmondsWA.gov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICESDEPARTMENT•PLANNING DIVISION
PLANNING DIVISION
EXTENSION REQUEST: DECISION
Project:
Dent SetbackVariance–Request for an Extension of Time
File Number:
PLN20110072
Date of Report:
February 26, 2013
From:____________________________
Gina Janicek,Associate Planner
I.APPLICATION
1.Applicant:
Paul Dent.
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2.Site Location:
16330 75Place West, Edmonds.
3.Zoning:
Single Family Residential (RS-20).
Request:
4.An extension of an approved side setbackvarianceto allowa residential addition to be
constructed as close as 5 feet from the north and south property lines.
5.Review Process:
Extension of time(Type II staff decision)–Planning staff makes the final decision.
Major Issues:
6.Compliance with ECDC Chapter 20.85.020.C and D.
II.DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL
The applicant has submitted an application requesting an extension to their variance approval for one
year. Approval for the variance was issued on January 27, 2012and was set to expire on January 27,
2013.The variance was granted to allow the applicant to build an addition to hishome in the RS-20 zone,
which normally requires the largest side setback in any single family zone (35 feet total, 10 foot minimum
side setback). However, their lot is unusually narrow (about 42 feet wide), so a side setback variance was
granted to allow the addition to be placed as close as 5 feet from the north and south property lines.
III.DECISION
Based on the Findings of Fact, Conclusions, andAttachments to this report, the extension request is
APPROVED
with the following conditions:
1.The extension will be valid until January 27, 2014. Please note that this is the only extension of
time that will be permitted for this proposal.
2.The application is subject to the requirements of the Edmonds Community Development Code
(ECDC). It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure compliance with the various provisions
contained in these ordinances.
Extension Request --Dent SetbackVariance
File No.PLN20110072
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IV.FINDINGSOF FACT
1.
The applicant received approval for file PLN20110072onJanuary 27, 2012. This request was for a
side setback variance to allow an addition to be built as close as 5 feet from the north and south
property lines.
2.
An extension request was filed with the Planning Division on January 11, 2013, prior to the
expiration date of the variance application (Attachment 1).
3.
Public notice was issued (posted, mailed, and published) on February 5, 2013. The two week public
comment period ended on February 19 at 4:30 PM. No public comments were received.
4.
A site visit was conducted on February 1and it was observed that no substantial changes have
occurred in the neighborhood.
5.
The initial time frame for variances is one year, which is generally adequate time to file building
permit applications.
6.
This site is located within the Earth Subsidence and Landslide Hazard Area (ESLHA), which requires
a neutral third party consultant to review the completeness of the building permit application prior to
submittal. The applicant submitted for this “pre” building permit review under file number
PRE20130001 on January 11, 2013. Because it is unknown how long it will take the consultant to
complete his initial “completeness” review, the applicant chose to also apply for a variance extension
in the event that the complete building permit application would not be submitted by the variance
expiration date.
7.
ECDC Chapter 20.85.020.Callows for a one time extension of approval for variances.
8.
ECDC Chapter 20.85.020.D requires extensions to be processed as a “Type II” staff decision where
public notice is provided.
V.CONCLUSIONS
1.
Staff has determined that this is a timely application that meets the requirements of ECDC Chapter
20.85.020.C.
2.
Staff has processed this request as a Type II staff decision in accordance with ECDC Chapter
20.85.020.D.
3.
No substantial changes have occurred in the neighborhood that would affect the outcome of the
request.
4.
The extension should be granted for an additional one-year period.
5.
Therefore, the extension is valid until January 27, 2014.
VI.PARTIESOF RECORD
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1.
Paul Dent–16330 75Place West, Edmonds WA 98020.
VII.ATTACHMENTS
1.
Extension Request
2.
Public Notice
From:Paul Dent
To:Janicek, Gina
Subject:RE: Dent variance extension request
Date:Tuesday, January 15, 2013 1:35:16 PM
Attachments:gina.pdf
Hi Gina
Attached you'll find a signed and notarized affidavit.
The extension on the variance is being applied for due to a delay in
determining where the tight lines/drains would discharge. We've been
working with Burlington Northern for over 4 months and came to an
agreement last month. Once the agreement with BNSF was made, we were
able to finalize all the plans. (civil, geo tech, structural, etc). All plans, reports, and misc. documents
have been dropped off at the city and
are being held by Linda Thornquist in the building department. We are
missing a letter from our Civil Engineer and our Geo Technical Engineer.
These letters should be obtained no later than next week. At that time,
the building permit process will begin.
There have not been any change to our site or neighborhood which affects our plans.
Thanks
Paul Dent
16330 75th pl w
Edmonds, WA 98026
Notice of Pending
Land Use Application
Dent Variance (Extension Request)
File # PLN20110072
NAME OF APPLICANT: Paul Dent (owner).
DATE OF PUBLIC NOTICE: February 5, 2013.
PROJECT LOCATION: 16330 75th Place West, Edmonds (RS-20 zone).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND TWO WEEK COMMENT PERIOD for a ÑType IIÒ
extension request. Mr. Dent received approval for his side setback variance on January 27, 2012.
The variance was set to expire after one year unless an extension was requested or a complete building
permit application received. Mr. Dent is very close to applying for his building permit application. The
extension request was submitted January 11 and determined to be complete on January 25. The
application is available for review at the Planning Division counter: 121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds.
Please contact the project planner if you have any questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT INFORMATION: Public Comments DUE Tuesday, February 19 at 4:30 PM.
WARNING: The removal, mutilation, destruction, or concealment of posted notices before the removal
date is a misdemeanor punishable by fine and imprisonment. This notice was mailed to owners within 300
feet of the site, posted on site, posted at the Public Safety Complex, Library, and at City Hall. It was also
Published in the Everett Herald.
City of Edmonds
Information on this development application can be viewed or
Development Services Department
obtained at the City of Edmonds Planning Division between the hours
of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday or online through the Planning Division
CityÔs website. Visit www.EdmondsWA.org,
navigate to ÑPermits OnlineÒ and then ÑSearch for Permit.Ò
121 5th Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
Any person has the right to comment on this application during the
public comment period, receive notice, participate in any hearings,
Project Planner: Gina Janicek
and request a copy of the decision on the application. The City may
Gina.Janicek@EdmondsWA.org
accept public comments at any time prior to
425.771.0220 x 1778
closing of the record or prior to the decision on the project
permit. Only parties of record as defined in ECDC 20.07.003 have
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standing to initiate an administrative appeal.