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The area below the family room is not designated as to use on the plans submitted; it eliminates the u'alkout door and being on the same level as the two existing bedrooms, could easily be converted to a large master bedroom. The propert}’ owner has recently indicated to staff that this addition is intended to be a 4-season porch above an open patio; that is a different concept than the plans submitted. The existing residence was built in 1968 and met the I-acre zoning standards in effect at that time; the 1975 rezoning to 5-acre minimum made this site and house location vcr>- non-conforming. No additions have been constructed to the residence since it was built. The neighboring residence to the north is the only adjacent property that will be impacted b> the proposed addition. The residences arc currently approximately 78 feet apart. The proposed addition w ill result in a separation from the adjacent residence of approximately 46 feet. Septic Syslcm The property is served w ith a septic sNstcni. It is located to the rear of the residence. (Sec Exhibit D). The septic system currently has a capacity for 2 bedrooms, and is non-conforming, required to be replaced by the end of 2006. The addition is not intended to add to the total number of bedrooms, but the plans suggest additional space in the additions could easily be con\ erted to bedrooms. Wliile a larger septic system is not technically required at this time, when a new system is constructed it should be designed to accommodate more than two bedrooms if the additions are completed.. The existing septic tanks are located as close as 19* from the house, and adding a 16* addition to the rear will result in a substandard setback from the house to the tanks (required is 20’, proposal results in only 3’). Again, while it may be acceptable to have the tanks 3* from the foundation at the walkout level for a short lime period, they will have to be replaced with the new conforming system tliat is needed within 5 years. Other Factors Structural lot coverage as proposed is 1942 s.f. or 4.3%, meeting the l5®/o limit for lots less than 2 acres and therefore not an issue with the proposed addition.*. The lot is not in a Shoreland area and is not subject to hardcover standards. 1 wo 12-18" ash trees will be removed to accommodate the proposed garage addition. The angling of the garage is intended to allow the 24" white oak to the left of the existing driveway to be saved. None of these trees are specifically protected by City ordinance. The neighboring affected properly owner has submitted a letter opposing the magnitude of the setback encroachment (see Exhibit L). •01-2691 J Enc d Chrutme SUngt 3-tO Turnham Road t'orioftces 7/9 2001 Page 2