Neighborhood Notice.pdfDecember 9, 2008
Edmonds Planning Division
Courtesy Notice of Application
The City has received a "reasonable accommodation" request from Eduardo and Trifenia
Laguio for their property at 917 Walnut Street (File STF-2008-0021).
The Laguio's are in the process of obtaining the permits necessary to operate a licensed
Adult Family Home at the above -referenced location. Adult Family Homes are a permitted
use in single-family zones and require a building permit from the City. As part the
permitting process, the state is requiring a new handicapped -accessible ramp be
constructed. Due to site constraints, the only practical location for the ramp is within a
side setback area east of the existing residence. The presence of an elevated ramp in that
location will require an approximately 3 -foot vertical extension to a portion of the adjacent
fence (which encloses a swimming pool) resulting in a fence greater than six feet in height
along a portion of the ramp. In order to allow the ramp to be in the setback and a portion
of fence to be greater than six feet, the Laguio's are seeking reasonable accommodation
from the strict application of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC).
Chapter 17.05 ECDC was enacted to authorize staff, when necessary, to reasonably
accommodate the statutory rights of the disabled under the Americans with Disabilities
Act, the Fair Housing Act or the Washington Law Against Discrimination. Staff has
determined that the applicants will be providing residential care for the disabled based on
the licensing application with the state. As part of the approval process, the applicant is
required to file a covenant with the Snohomish County Auditor's Office that contains
specific conditions; for example, the accommodation is personal to the owners and does
not run with the land, so if/when the Adult Family Hoene ceases operation, the ramp and
fence extension shall be removed to meet the underlying zoning code by obtaining a
demolition permit.
Although not required by city code, this notice is being provided to owners within 300 feet
of the site. Pursuant to ECDC 17.05.050, a reasonable accommodation is not an
administratively appealable decision. Interested persons — that is, persons located within
300 feet of the building site — may appeal the reasonable accommodation by filing a
petition for review with Snohomish County Superior Court within 10 days of the date of
mailing of the written notice of decision.
City of Edmonds caR Planning Division
The file is available for review in the Planning Division, located on the second floor of
City Hall. If you have any questions, please contact me at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Mike Clugston, AICP
Planner
Development Services Department
121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Clugston@ci.edmonds.wa.us 1425.771.0220
CC: STF-2008-0021
City of Edmonds Street File
Property owners and residents within 300' of the subject site
Eduardo and Trifenia Laguio