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Case #: SPI2017-00019
i� Parcel #: 121085003005
Description: DETERMINE IF AN ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A GARAGE WITHIN THE
REQUIRED 20' SETBACK
Assigned Done
Activity Description Date 1 Date 2 Date 3 Hold Disp To By Updated Updated By
SPIA010 Application Received 3/15/2017 3/15/2017 None DONE AMP 3/15/2017 AMP
SPIA100 Site Inspection 3/15/2017 4/6/2017 None DONE KJM 4/6/2017 KJM
Site inspected on 3/30/2017.
SPIA600 SPI Letter-Field Review 4/6/2017 None DONE KJM 4/6/2017 KJM
Site Pre-inspection Notes
Project#: SPI2017-00019 for the purpose of determining if the site is feasible for a garage and a candidate for an administrative variance on tax parcel #121085003005:
Date of Site Visit Meeting: March 30,2017
Zoning: The zoning designation for the site is Rural Residential 5(RR5).Standard setbacks for this zone are a 25-foot front yard setback and a 20-foot setback for side and back yards.The front yard refers to
the lot line adjacent to the property access,including access easements.The setbacks are measured from structures above grade such as roof overhangs(roof gutters),and other structures/appurtenances,
including heat pumps etc.When the lot width is less than 100 feet,setbacks would equal 10%of the lot width.
An administrative variance can be applied for to get a reduction in the required setbacks(minimum of 5 feet for sides,minimum of 10 feet for front and rear)if the lot meets certain criteria.
In terms of whether or not the site is a candidate for an administrative variance for the side yard setback,the proponent will need to demonstrate that an alternative option,other than what is proposed,is not
feasible due to environmental constraints,existing septic tank,septic drain field,water well,other miscellaneous site improvements preventing alternative placement of the proposed structure. If notable
constraints can be documented and that no other alternative exists,then the request for a reduced side yard building setback can most likely be a legitimate candidate for an administrative variance.
Height limit per Mason County Development Regulations 17.04.224.0 is 35 feet.
Geological/landslide hazards: The site slopes downward to the south and east,however mapping indicates the slope as"stable".Mason County will not require a Geotechnical Assessment or Report for the
development of the garage.
Thank you for meeting with the county's Development Services staff to discuss your proposed project at the subject site or letting staff conduct a reconnaissance of your land in your absence. For your use,
here is a project file memo,which highlights the issues discussed at our field meeting or observations made in the field in your absence. Disclaimer:Please note that this is a list of preliminary specific issues
discussed or observed,and is not intended to be conclusive nor preclude any subsequent permit review or final condition letter that will be provided to you when a formal application is submitted and
reviewed.
We hope that you find this information helpful and informative as you proceed through the permitting process. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these notes,please do not hesitate to contact
the appropriate staff member or myself,Ron Buckholt,directly at(360)427.9670 Ext.287.
Specific development standards contained in the County Codes may be found at the County home webpage,www.co.mason.wa.us. Thank you and we look forward to working with you.
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