2003, 06-04 Bldg Permit Ltr*lane
To: Jerry Lueck
Chairman, BuiMin • Project Committee
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
11315 E. Broadway Ave.
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
From: Kim E. Lyonnais
Current Planning Maneger
Spokane Valley
Re: Request building permit for a duplex (parsonage)
June 4, 2003
Dear Mr. Lueck,
Thank you for your letter dated May 30, 2003, requesting permission to construct a
duplex on your property located at 11315 E. Broadway Ave. in the City of Spokane
Valley. The following is my interpretation of our existing codes and my decision to your
request.
Our definition of a "parsonage" describes it as a single family dwelling. A duplex is not
considered a single family dwelling. I cannot fmd anywhere else in the code that allows
for deviation from this definition. I can't recommend applying for a variance because it
does not meet our minimum criteria for a variance.
I agree with you that it takes more than one family or crew to operate your church but at
this time I don't see where your request would be allowed. I would encourage you to visit
with our new Director, soon to be appointed, and see if there are other alternatives. One
option I might suggest would be to build a single family residence with attached office
facilities.
Please contact me if you have any other questions at 688-0045.
may,
E. Lyonnais
Current Planning Manager