Modification Request.pdfDonna Breske 21 Ave A, Suite 4
& Associates Snohomish, WA 98290
Telephone (360) 294-8941
Civil Engineering & Land Use Consulting www.donnabreske.com
City of Edmonds ,yam1 November 21, 2018
Development Services Department REC-I. VF.D
Planning and Engineering Divisions
Kernen Lien, JoAnne Zulauf NOV 2 r 2018
121 5"' Ave N. Edmonds, WA 98026
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Subject: Modification Request to Reduce the Building Setbac-lc�frooRgress/Egress and Utilities Easement
Reference: Ola Groset Two -Lot -Short Plat, File No. PLN20180057
The site is zoned RS-8 and there is an existing house on "Lot 1" of the subdivision. The only way to
achieve access to "Lot 2" which is directly behind Lot 1, and has no existing, ingress and egress; is through an
easement which passes alongside the garage side of the existing house. This is the only feasible location for said
easement which results in a setback from edge of easement to the side of house at a minimum 5'. In accordance
with ECDC 20.75.075, a modification to the 7.5' setback is requested.
Pursuant to Chapter 20.85 of the Edmonds Community Development Code; all findings necessary for
Modification are met and rationalized as follows:
1.) Special Circumstances. Size, shape, topography, locations: Due to the placement of the existing house on
Lot 1, ingress and egress to Lot 2, is proposed via an easement that extends the length of the proposed
Lot 1 to proposed Lot 2. Interference with the 7.5' side setback is unavoidable. However, denying the
applicant this request would make subdivision infeasible.
2.) Special Privilege. Granting variance to the 7.5' side setback for this RS-8 property would not demonstrate
special privilege since the new proposed house DOES demonstrate compliance with side and rear
setbacks.
3.) Comprehensive Plan. Consistency with the comprehensive plan: This project and all civil design have
been completed in compliance with the city of Edmonds comprehensive plan requirements and zoning
regulations.
4.) Zoning Ordinance. Consistency with purpose of the zoning ordinance. This project is zoned RS-8 and
thus does not exceed the density restrictions of 5.5 units per acre. Additionally, both proposed lots will be
8,000 sf Net or greater, per the minimum lot size allowed in the RS-8 zone.
5.) Not Detrimental. No detrimental impacts will affect public health, safety, welfare, or other properties in
the vicinity. Proposed driveway within the easement will accommodate low speed vehicles accessing Lot
2.
6.) Minimum variance. If this modification is approved for the reduction of the setback from 7.5' to 5', it is
the absolute minimum distance necessary to grant the owner their property rights in common with other
properties in the same zoning.
A Modification from the 7.5' setback, (per ECDC 20.85) and in accordance with ( ECDC 20.75.075), from the
edge of the Lot 2 access easement to the house on Lot 1 is requested.
Sincerely,
Lindsey Ballas
Project Manager
Donna Breske & Associates, LLC
206-643-5323
Sincerely,
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Donna L. Breske, P.E.
Phone: 360-294-8941
Mobile: 206-715-9582
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