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July 20, 1993
David Evans
P.O. Box 66
Union, WA 99524
RE: Vern Gambriell' s woodshed
Dear Mr. Evans :
After reviewing the Shoreline Hearings Board decision and speaking
with Sean Orr, the Planner who processed the violation and Variance
of Mr. Gambriell, it appears that the waterward portion of the
woodshed was to be removed so that Mr. Gambriell could retain the
60% maximum lot coverage and a Variance was not required for the
addition.
I have enclosed the Shoreline Hearings Board decision from when Mr.
Gambriell appealed the County' s denial of the after-the-fact permit
for the addition. Please see page 12 in particular. The Hearings
Board apparently said that a Variance was not necessary for
expansion of a non-conforming structure but that unless the lot
coverage with impervious surfaces was reduced, a Variance from that
would be required.
Please send your concerns regarding the boatshed in writing to the
Department of Community Development and the Building Department .
Jason Menassee is the current Shoreline Planner for the Southshore
of Hood Canal and he is out in the area regularly. Please address
your concerns to both Jason Menassee of the Planning Dept . and Rob
Lum of the Building Department so that the Shorelines Hearings
Board decision or Findings can be verified and/or corrected. I have
highlighted the portion of the woodshed that was to be removed.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Grace Miller, Planner
DEPT. OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
cc: Jason Menassee, Dept. of Community Development
Rob Lum, Bldg. Dept.
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DEPARTMENT of GENERAL SERVICES
Mason County Bldg. III 426 W. Cedar
P.O. Box 186 Shelton,Washington 98584
(206)427-9670
BUILDING PARKS & RECREATION FAIR/CONVENTION CENTER ADMINISTRATION
December 16, 1994
Vern Gambriell
235 SW 153rd
Seattle, WA 98166
RE: Violation of Uniform Building Code, Section 205
Violation of Mason County Ordinance No.: 138-92
Parcel No.: 32235 51 00009
Legal Description: Brook Point Tracts 9 & 10
Site Address: E 9391 Hwy 106, Union, WA
Dear Mr. Gambriell,
Due to recent complaints received by our office, a file search of permit
records has been completed for the above referenced property to verify
compliance with permit requirements for the reconstruction/placement of a
wood shed structure attached to your residence.
Not only did the file search fail to show a permit was ever issued for the
woodshed but it also shows a continuance of a violation regarding the
woodshed which began on May 3, 1989 with the original stop work posting
and order on the woodshed.
Pursuant to the Uniform Building Code as adopted by Mason County, both
at present time and at the time of the original posting, Section 205: It shall be
unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter,
repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or
maintain any building or structure or cause or permit the same to be done in
violation of this code. Furthermore, Mason County Ordinance No.: 43-86 as
adopted by Mason County on April 22, 1986 Section 14.08. 180 states: All
structures shall set back five (5) feet or more from any right-of-way or property
line from the closest projection. Mason County Ordinance No. 138-92 adopted
on December 22, 1992, Section 14.08.180 also reads: All structures shall be
set back five (5) feet or more from any right-of-way, easement or property line
from the closest projection.
Page 1 of 3
The issues at hand are as follows:
1 ) The woodshed was constructed within the required sideyard
setback as established by Mason County Ordinance
regulations.
2) The woodshed was posted with a stop work order in May of
1989
3) A notation in the property file indicates that a correction
notice was placed on the woodshed in 1990.
4) On Jan. 7, 1986, the Environmental Health Department did
on an site evaluation of the septic system and in doing
so, completed a plot plan of the site which shows that the
woodshed did not exist at the time of the inspection.
5) A plot plan drawn 10-20-88 and submitted by you in February
of 1989 for the application of a pier, ramp and float permit
also shows the residential structure without the woodshed
addition.
6) In 1993, Mason County Assessor records indicate that a site
visit was done and at that time, the woodshed appeared to
be either new construction or recently re-constructed.
7) Photos taken by the Department of General Services on site
for the purpose of the another non-permitted violation in 1993
depict the woodshed in a state of non-permitted
reconstruction.
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To resolve the present violation, it will be necessary to remove the portion
of non-permitted construction which encroaches into the required setback areas
or provide a copy of a valid building permit and a survey which shows the
setback has been maintained in conformance with the ordinance requirements
or that a variance has been secured by the adjacent property owner, the
Department of General Services and the Department of Community
Development for the encroachment of the structure addition and again, a valid
building permit.
A copy of the complaints and photos has been forwarded to the Mason
County Fire Marshal, Dave Salzer, for further investigation and enforcement
regarding potential fire hazard liabilities as well as the violations already
mentioned.
Please make the necessary arrangements to achieve compliance with
Mason County Ordinance regulations and Uniform Building Code requirements
prior to January 15, 1995.
Sincerely,
G�i7L�
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Mike Byrne, Building Official
Grace Miller, Department of Community Development
Dave Salzer, Fire Marshal
Mike Clift, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Vern Gambriell, First Class & Certified to site address
Vern Gambriell, First Class to 235 SW 153rd, Seattle, WA
Dave Evans, Adjacent Property Owner/Complainant
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DEPARTMENT of GENERAL SERVICES
Mason County Bldg. III 426 W.Cedar
P.O. Box 186 Shelton,Washington 98584
(360)427-9670
BUILDING PARKS& RECREATION FAIR/CONVENTION CENTER ADMINISTRATION
January 23, 1995
Vern Gambriell
235 SW 153rd
Seattle, WA 98166
RE: Structure Removal
Dear Mr. Gambriell,
In response to our phone conversation of last week in which you stated
that the "non-permitted, encroaching" structure had been removed and wood
pile covered with a blue tarp, I conducted what I assumed would be a final
inspection to close this violation.
The site investigation report is noted as follows:
Compliance has NOT been achieved. Wood shed structure remains
on site after order for removal was accepted and acknowledged by the owner.
Wood shed is in same "structural formation" as that which existed in July
1993, refer to photos in file. Structure is compiled of 4" x 4" upright support
posts held in place by approx. 12" x 12" x 8" pier blocks with saddle brackets.
The continuation of the wall and roof area appears to be of 2" x 4", 2" x 6"
dimensional lumber as well as plywood boarding on the side. The only apparent
change is that a limited amount of corrugated roofing may have been removed.
This site will not be in compliance until "structure" has been removed which is
greater than 30" in height from grade line and the continuation of any structure
under 30" in height from grade can not encroach upon property line.
As stated in my letter of December 16, 1994, page two indicates the
history of the "NON-PERMITTED" woodshed. Any structure which requires a
permit and does not have one must be brought into compliance by either
obtaining an after the fact permit or by being removed. The after the fact
permit process in this case would also need to include an approved sideyard
setback variance from the adjacent neighbor. Removal would consist of the
members connected to form the structure. Those members are identified
above, this does not mean just the corrugated roofing. At present time I am
not addressing the requirement for "impervious area" as you have dealt with in
the past according to your file, I am addressing the issue of a "Non-permitted,
non-conforming" structure. The woodshed is non-conforming because it exists
as a non-permitted addition to the residence which encroaches into the required
5' setback. Furthermore, the first paragraph of page three of my
December 16, 1994 letter explains what is necessary to achieve compliance.
It does not say "remove only the corrugated roofing".
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Once again, the options available to achieve compliance are:
1 . Apply for an After The Fact Building permit and include a signed
and notorized variance request form showing agreement from the adjacent
neighbor which will be processed through the Director of General Services for
either approval or denial by the Mason County Commissioners. Since the site
is within 200' of the shorelines, an additional variance may be required
pursuant to Shoreline Master Program regulations. Information can be received
regarding this requirement from the Dept. of Community Development.
2. Completely remove ALL portions of the non permitted
structure.
OR
3. Obtain an After The Fact Permit for the woodshed and reduce
the height of the structure which is over 30" in height from grade to under 30"
in height from grade and remove all portions which encroach upon the property
line.
If there are any other questions that you should have regarding
compliance, the after the fact permit process or Uniform Building Code/Mason
County Code requirements for permits, please contact me at (36) 427-9670 ext
356 between the hours of 9:OOam-5:OOpm, Monday through Friday.
I have established a compliance date of FEBRUARY 20, 1995. 1 will
then perform a site investigation to verify compliance has been achieved.
Sinc ly,
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Building Inspector
cc: Property File
Mike Byrne, Building Official
Grace Miller, Dept. of Community Development
Mike Clift, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Dave Salzer, Fire Marshal
Vern Gambriell, First Class and Certified to site
Vern Gambriell, First Class and Certified to 235 SW 153rd, Seattle, WA
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DEPARTMENT of GENERAL SERVICES
Mason County Bldg. III 426 W.Cedar
P.O. Box 186 Shelton,Washington 98584
(360)427-9670
BUILDING PARKS& RECREATION FAIR/CONVENTION CENTER ADMINISTRATION
March 7, 1995 .3 ,51 000
Vern Gambriell
235 SW 153rd
Seattle, WA 98166
RE: Violation Compliance
Site Address : E 9391 Hwy 106, Union, WA
Dear Mr. Gambriell,
A recent site inspection was done at the above location and as
a result, I have marked your violation file as being resolved.
Thank you for your cooperation in bringing the site into
compliance with Mason County regulations by removing the non-
permitted/encroaching woodshed structure. I have enclosed a copy
of the recent building permit exemption listing that is presently
in effect in the event that you have any projects planned. However
all structures, regardless of exemption status, must meet all
required setbacks from property lines, easement lines and right of
ways.
The exemption list changes with the adoption of new codes and
ordinances and I suggest that prior to any future construction, it
may benefit you to contact both the Building Department and
Department of Community Development regarding permit requirements
prior to commencement.
Once again, thank you for giving this matter your immediate
attention and resolving the situation. Please feel free to contact
me if you should have any further questions .
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Mike Byrne, Building Official
Mike Clift, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Dave Salzer, Fire Marshal
Grace Miller, Dept. of Community Development
Dave Evans, Adjacent Property Owner