HomeMy WebLinkAboutDDR2014-00043 - DDR Application - 6/11/2014 MASON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COSY DEVELOPMENT
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Development Regulations Variance Application
Mason County Code Title 15, Section 15.09.057 VARIANCE CRITERIA stags that variances from
the bulk and dimension requirements of the Development Regulations (zoning regulations) may be
allowed if written findings show compliance with the variance criteria. The burden is on the applicant
to prove that each of the criteria is met. A Variance is an application for a special "exception to the
rule.>'
A public hearing accompanies Variances and application for a Variance does not guarantee approval.
Applicant Name Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.-Tom Barghausen
Property Owners Washington Federal
Mailing Address 18215 72nd Avenue South Kent, WA 98032
Phone 1 (425)251-6222 Phone 2 Email tbarghausenCcD-barghausen.com
Site Address
Tax Parcel 32224 - 50 - 00025
Legal Description Lots thirtynine (39) Cady's Sunrise Beach Volume 4 of Plats. Page 8. Records of Mason County,
Washington.
Project Description Please see attached
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w Please provide a site plan that includes the following:
1. Indicate Scale and North Arrow.
2. Property line dimensions,easements, and right-of-ways.
3. The location of all existing and proposed structures. Include square footage of existing and proposed
structures.
4. Setback distance,in feet from all property lines and structures. RE, C--.
5. Existing and proposed road access to and from the site. J U N I f ry
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7. Location of on-site sewage taaks and dra.infields.
8. Location of drinking water supply.Include location on the proposed site and surrounding parcels.
9. Steep bluffs, wetlands,streams,and bodies of water.
10. Surface and storm water run-off routes.
On a separate piece of paper(4 of pages attached: }, please explain the reason for the
Variance request and respond to the following:
1. Describe the specific modification from the terms of the Chapter required_
2. Describe the reasons for the variance.
3. No variance shall be granted unless the County makes findings of fact showing thai certain
circumstances exist. Please address each of the following standards and how the proposal pertains to
these circumstances.
a_ That the strict application of the bulk, dimensional or performance standards precludes or
significantly interferes with a reasonable use of the property not otherwise prohibited by County
revelations;
b. That the hardship which serves as a basis for the granting of the variance is specifically related to
the property of the applicant, and is the result of unique conditions such as irregular lot shape,
size, or natural features and the application of the County regulations, and not,for example, from
deed restrictions or the applicant's own actions;
c. That the design of the project will be compatible with other permitted activities in the area and
will not cause adverse effects to adjacent properties or the environment;
d. That the variance authorized does not constitute a grant of special privilege not enjoyed by the
other properties in the area, and will be the minimum necessary to afford relief;
e. That the public interest will suffer no substantial detrimental effect;
f. No variance shall be granted unless the oN�,ner otherwise lacks a reasonable use of the land.. Such
variance shall be consistent with the Mason County Comprehensive Plan, Development
Regulations,Resource Ordinance and other county ordinances, and with the Growth Management
Act. Mere loss in value only shall not justify a variance.
Provide a list (preferably printed on mailing labels or legal sized envelopes) of all property owners'
mailing addresses within. 300 feet of your parcel boundaries. Addresses are to be obtained from the
Mason County Assessor's Office,Bldg. 1.
Applicant's Signature % Bate June 2, 2014
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MASON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CommuNITY DEVELOPMENT
426 W Cedar Street/P.O.Box 279,Shelton,WA 98584
350.427.9670 Ext 352
Publication Cost Agreement
Publication cost is the responsibility of the applicant Final permit processing will not occur until
advertising fees have been paid to the newspaper by the applicant. The Shelton-Mason County Journal
will bill the applicant directly.
I /WE understand that I/WE must sign and date the attached acknowledgment indicating and that I/
WE understand that is MY / OUR responsibility. I / V1E must submit the signed page as part of
application in order for it to be considered as complete.
Signature of Property Owner Date Print Name
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Signature of Applicant Date Print Name
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Project Description
Lot 39 Cady's Sunrise Beach
Combined Shoreline, Resource and Development Variance
Lot 39 of the plat of Cady's Sunrise Beach is a highly constrained legal parcel bisected by North Shore
Road. The only physically feasible building area is on an existing flat pad located between the existing
concrete seawall/bulkhead and the existing county road. The portion of the lot located northerly of
North Shore Road has been determined to be unbuildable due to geotechnical,wetland, and steep slope
constraints.
The lot is zoned RR-5 (Rural Residential -5). The Shoreline Designation for the property is "Urban". It
appears that this portion of Lot 39 was previously used for recreation in conjunction with a neighboring
parcel as evidenced by the existing grass lawn and brick fireplace.
The maximum building land area lying between the concrete seawall/bulkhead is 1530 square feet in
size (roughly 4%of the total site area) and is irregular in shape. The entire area is located within one or
more of the following setbacks as set forth in Mason County codes:
• FWHCA setbacks as provided in Mason. County Resource Ordinance 17.01.110.D (Table 3) for
Critical Area Habitat:
o 100' buffer from OHWM (bulkhead) plus a 15' BSBL
• Building setbacks in the Mason County Development Regulations 17.04.223 for the Rural
Residential 5 (RR-5 zone) are:
0 25'front yard setback from county right-of-way
0 20' side yard setbacks
• Shoreline Master Program setbacks as set forth in Mason County Chapter 17.50 for Residential
Development(Subsection 9)
o 15' from OHWM
Given the above buffers and setbacks, this portion of the lot is unbuildable without approval of a
variance from Mason County.
After completing the survey, we have determined that a rectangular building envelope approximately
35' x 25' (approximately 750 square feet) can be accommodated within the limitations of the existing
pad, but will require approval of 3 combined variances. This footprint would be large enough to
accommodate a 1500 SF 2-story home. This is substantially below the maximum threshold set forth in
Mason County Code 17.01.150.E (Variances—Review Standards) of 2,550 square feet or 40% of the
gross lot area. 4,
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The applicant has already received approval from the Mason County Health Department for a 2-party
water system using the existing well associated with the adjoining lot 40 which will be able to provide
water service for a house on this Lot 39. A septic system design and permit application has also been
submitted for a drainfield on the northerly portion of this Lot 39 and is expected to be approved soon.
Once the variance applications are approved, a single family home can be designed for the lot that fits
within the approved variance envelope. The purpose of this application is to obtain approval for this
"building envelope" before beginning the design of a house.
The envelope shown on the enclosed site plan is conceptual. The request of the applicant is for
approval of the following variances from setback and buffers for that portion of Lot 39 lying southerly
of North Shore Road:
1. Reduce the front-yard setback to-0-from the existing right-of-way for Northshore Road
2. Reduce the rear-yard (bulkhead) setback to -0- from the top back edge of the bulkhead
along the shoreline
3. Reduce the southerly side yard setback to-0- measured from the existing property line
Upon approval of a variance with the above criteria, the applicant will be able to proceed with design of
a house to fit within this limited footprint.
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