STF20160022 Zoning Confirmation Letter.pdf
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1215AvenueNorth,EdmondsWA98020
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DEVELOPMENTSERVICESDEPARTMENTΘPLANNINGDIVISION
November 8, 2016
Ms. Tammy Pote
The Planning & Zoning Resource Company
1300 South Meridian Ave., Suite 400
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
RE: Zoning Verification Letter – File No. STF20160022
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8431 – 244 St. SW, Edmonds, WA
Dear Ms. Pote:
This letter is in response to your inquiry received by the Planning Division on October 18, 2016 regarding the
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St. SW in Edmonds (Parcel No. 00463303200102). Specific answers to each of your
site located at 8431 244
questions follow:
1.
Zoning designation for subject property and adjacent properties.
The current zoning designation of the subject site is General Commercial (CG) pursuant to Edmonds
Community Development Code (ECDC) Chapter 16.60. Refer to Attachment 1 for a zoning and vicinity
map. The immediately adjacent properties to the north and south and the properties to the east (across
Highway 99) are also located within the CG zone. The immediately adjacent properties to the west are
located within the Multi-Family Residential (RM-1.5) zone.
2.
Is the subject property part of a Planned Unit Development?
No.
3.
Is the subject property part of an Overlay District?
No.
4.
The subject property is currently regulated by:
The CG zone is regulated by Chapter 16.60 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC).
Refer to the enclosed copy of ECDC 16.60 (Attachment 2) for information on the allowed uses and
applicable development regulations for the CG zone.
5.
According to the zoning ordinances and regulations for this district, the use of the subject property
is:
The existing restaurant is a permitted primary use in the CG zone pursuant to ECDC 16.60.010(A).
6.
The subject structure(s) was developed:
According to Snohomish County Assessor’s records, the existing Denny’s restaurant building was
constructed in 1975. The subject site was annexed into the City of Edmonds on October 16, 1995.
Therefore, the site was developed prior to annexation into the City of Edmonds. You would need to
contact Snohomish County for any records related to permitting and/or zoning requirements that were in
place prior to the site’s annexation into the City. Since the site was developed under different regulations
than the current CG zoning regulations, it is unknown if there are any nonconforming aspects to the
existing development.
7.
Information regarding variances, special permits/exceptions, ordinances or conditions:
As discussed above, the site was developed prior to its 1995 annexation into the City of Edmonds. It is
unknown if any variances, special permits/exceptions, ordinances or conditions were required when the
site was developed. You may wish to contact Snohomish County for any information related to such
requirements prior to the site’s annexation into the City of Edmonds.
8.
Rebuild: In the event of casualty, in whole or in part, the structure located on the subject property:
Further study of the site against the provisions of the General Commercial (CG) zone is necessary in order
to conclusively determine if any nonconforming issues exist. Any existing nonconforming issues would
be subject to the nonconforming regulations and “rebuildability” requirements of ECDC Chapter 17.40
(Attachment 3).
9.
Do records show any unresolved zoning code violations?
Staff is not aware of any current zoning code violations on the subject site.
10.
Site Plan Information:
As discussed above, the site was developed prior to its 1995 annexation into the City of Edmonds. You
may wish to contact Snohomish County in order to determine if a site plan was required as part of the
building permit approval process prior to the site’s annexation into the City of Edmonds.
11.
Were Certificates of Occupancy issued? If so, please provide all available copies.
Since the site was developed prior to annexation into the City of Edmonds, you may wish to contact
Snohomish County to determine whether a certificate of occupancy was issued for the subject
development.
I hope this addresses your questions. Please note that although the existing building was constructed prior to
annexation into the City of Edmonds, various permits have been obtained for the subject site following
annexation. These permits mainly include permits for signage, plumbing, design review, and minor interior
work. You may access the City’s Online Permit Information by navigating from the City’s homepage
(www.edmondswa.gov) to the “Services” tab and then to “Permits/Development.” From the “Online Permit
Info” link, you may search for permits by either permit number or address. Please note when typing in the
address, it works best to only include the name of the street, but not the St., Ave., etc. after the street name.
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St. SW, you would simply type in “8431
Thus, if you wanted to search for permits associated with 8431 244
244.” If you find any permits that you would like to obtain copies of, you may locate the City’s Request for
Public Records Form on our website and submit it directly to the City Clerk’s Office. Contact information is
included at the top of the form. It would be helpful if you are able to include specific permit numbers in your
request in order to assist staff in fulfilling the request.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at Jen.Machuga@edmondswa.gov or
(425) 771-0220, extension 1224.
Sincerely,
Development Services Department – Planning Division
Jen Machuga
Associate Planner
Attachments:
1.Zoning and Vicinity Map
2.ECDC Chapter 16.60: CG – General Commercial
3.ECDC Chapter 17.40: Nonconforming Uses, Buildings, Signs and Lots
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