HomeMy WebLinkAboutHE 2018-002 Administrative Exception 1408 E George Ct ADMINISTRATIVE EXCEPTION
Dwelling Setback at 1408 E. George Court, Pasco,WA 99301
On behalf of TRI-COUNTY PARTNERS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, the owner of
the above-referenced property, an Administrative Exception is being requested for the rear
setback of a single family dwelling unit proposed at the above address.
Findings of Fact:
1) The dwelling conforms to all other standards outlined in PMC 25.36 for lots zoned R-3
(Medium Density Residential).
2) The PMC states that the dwelling's setback from the rear property line shall be at least
equal to the height of the dwelling. The height of the dwelling, according to the PMC, is
defined as "the vertical distance from grade plane to the average height of the highest
roof surface."
3) The plans for the subject dwelling indicate that the height of the dwelling is 11 feet,
which subsequently requires a rear setback of at least 11 feet.
4) The site plan of the proposed dwelling indicates a rear setback of 10 feet.
5) The lot in question is 5,500 square feet in size and irregularly-shaped.
6) Though the lot conforms with the PMC's zoning standards, the developer is experiencing
placement issues due to the unique shape and character of the lot.
Conclusions:
1) Chapter 25.84 of the PMC, provides the opportunity for applicants to pursue exceptions
via the Hearing Examiner if the non-conforming measurement is one foot or less.
2) PMC 25.84.0 20 (E) Administrative Exceptions states, "An administrative exception not
to exceed one (1) foot of any dimensional standard pertinent to front yard, side yard, rear
yard, flanking street, and building line may be granted by administrative action of the
examiner without public hearing and without posting or public notices."
3) Permitting a one foot exception to the set-back requirements of the PMC in this case is
reasonable and justified, without public hearing and without posting or public notices.
ORDER
The request for an administrative exception is granted.
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Dated this 5- day of November, 2018.
Benjamin J.Volmer—Hearing Examiner
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