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2011, 03-30 Permit: Letter 2nd Dwelling 4 RECEIVED SiôIianecTT MAR 3 0 2011 Community Development 4ii * it11eySpokane Valley Permit Center Planning Division 11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 ♦ Spokane Valley WA 99206 509.921.1000 ♦ Fax: 509.921.1008 ♦ cityhall®spokanevalley.org CERTIFIED MAIL March 30, 2011 Gary D'Angelo 10517 East 14th Avenue Spokane Valley, WA 99206 SUBJECT: Status of second (original) dwelling unit located at 10517 East 14th Avenue/1314 South Oberlin Road Dear Mr. D'Angelo: The Spokane County Division of Utilities inquired with the City's Planning Division about allowance of a second sewer connection for the original dwelling unit located at 10517 East 14th Avenue/1314 South Oberlin Road. Upon investigation into the matter, we have identified an issue that must be resolved. In 1994, Spokane County issued a building permit to locate a new manufactured home on the parcel in question. At that time, Spokane County's zoning regulations did not allow two separate dwelling units on a single parcel. In order to allow the setting of the manufactured home the original dwelling was required to either be removed or converted to a storage structure. Spokane County issued a permit to convert the original dwelling unit to a 20' x 30' storage shed, thus bringing the property into compliance with the zoning code. It is not clear if the dwelling unit was ever converted to a storage unit. We understand that the original unit which was supposed to be converted to storage is once again being used as a dwelling unit. The City has no permitting records of any improvements or conversions back to a residence associated with the original dwelling unit in question. Further, it appears that the original dwelling unit has been expanded and remodeled. The City's zoning regulations, similar to the County's, prohibits two primary dwelling units on a single parcel. At this time the property must be brought into compliance with the City's zoning code, per the following options: 1. Obtain a building permit and finalize construction to convert the original dwelling unit to a storage building. J ' `, Mr.Gary d'Angelo 10517 E 146,Second structure March 30,2011 Page 2 2. Obtain necessary building permits and finalize construction to convert the original dwelling unit to an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), if the following criteria are met. See Section 19.40.100 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) for full requirements and process. a. The ADU may not exceed 50% of the habitable square footage of the primary dwelling unit. b. One paved off-street parking space shall be required, separate from the main residence. c. The ADU shall not have more than two bedrooms. We will allow until May 31, 2011, for you to obtain a building permit and bring the property into compliance with the City's zoning regulations. You may contact me at (509) 720-5334 or skuhta@spokanevalley.org if you have any questions or require additional information. Sincerely, („04-1,' ,/,,, cA,7 Scott Kuhta, AICP Planning Manger City of Spokane Valley Department of Community Development CC: Kathy McClung, Community Development Director Building Division files Bruce Rawls, Spokane County Division of Utilities Spokane Valley Code Enforcement Gary D'Angelo, 1314 S. Oberlin, Spokane Valley, WA 99206 SK/dg Page 2 of 2