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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