Ferran - Nonconforming Request.pdfJuly 16, 2012
City of Edmonds
Development Services Department — Planning Division
Attn: Rob Chave
121 5th Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
RE: 1871°0 94th Avenue W, Edmonds
Dear Mr. Chave:
I am seeking approval of a non -conforming building located at 18710 94th Avenue West in
Edmonds. When I began construction of the residence at this location the zoning code for
maximum roof height was twenty-five plus five feet. The building met code and was approved
by the Building Inspector for City of Edmonds, Harry Whicutt. To date the structure has not
been completed for occupancy, and, due to a subsequent amendment by the City of Edmonds no
longer meets current zoning standards.
The property where the home is located is steep and two of the four corners used for
measurement are located downhill a great distance from the two that are also below street level.
Because of this, the additional height of the building does exceed that of adjacent homes and
does not therefore visually impact the neighborhood negatively. In addition, to bring the
building into compliance would create an undue hardship since an entire floor would need to be
removed, thus eliminating all of the bedrooms, compromising the homes livability and value
upon completion.
Having to alter the entire roofline of the home would also create such a huge financial burden it
would put finishing the home, which is lacking only insulation, sheetrock and fixtures and is
therefore quite near completion, in jeopardy. Over the past six months I have been taking
positive steps that would make it possible to complete this project if the City grants me a
nonconforming building permit. Your consideration in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Gary Ferran
PO Box 30981
Bellingham, WA 98228
360 224-0208