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September 18, 2012
Mr. Scott Ramsey, Account Manager
206 South Lincoln #202
Port Angeles, WA 98362
RE: 226 V2 West Eighth Street
Dear Mr. Ramsey:
This letter is in response to your phone and e-mail inquiry as to the nonconforming status of the
structure located at 226 1/2 West Eighth Street, Port Angeles, Washington. The site is located in
the City's CN Commercial Neighborhood zone, which has likely been reported to you in the
appraisal that was done for the property. The nonconformity of the site is due to four issues: (1)
the site size is less than the 7,000 sq.ft. minimum required for any zone City wide at 2448 sq.ft.
(7,000 sq.ft. is minimum); (2) the location of the existing structure does not observe minimum
setbacks for a structure in the CN zone; (3) the site coverage exceeds the maximum (50%) for
the zone; and (4)the site does not provide off street parking. Records indicate that the structure
pre dates the City's current zoning regulations, and as such, site conditions are considered
nonconforming and fall under Section 17.95.030 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code for such
uses. City records do not indicate when or by what method the nonconforming site was created,
it is assumed it was created by a quit claim deed rather than a formal platting action. Section
17.95.030 PAMC reads as follows: Nonconforming building or structure.
A. Enlargement. An existing legal building or structure that does not comply with zoning and building code
requirements shall not be enlarged, if such enlargement results in an increase in the degree of
nonconformance.
B. Restoration and reconstruction.
1. When a legal nonconforming building or structure is damaged or demolished to an extent that does
not exceed 75 percent of the existing assessed value of the building or structure for tax purposes, said building
or structure may be restored or reconstructed, providing:
a. Restoration or reconstruction is started within nine months and is completed within 18
months of the date that damage or demolition occurred, or, if such date is unknown, then the date that the
damage or demolition is reported, or reasonably capable of being reported, to the City.
2. When a legal nonconforming building or structure is damaged or demolished to an extent that
exceeds 75 percent of the existing assessed value of the building or structure for tax purposes, said building or
structure may be restored or reconstructed, providing it conforms to all construction code and zoning
regulations of the zone in which it is located. The extent of damage to or demolition of a nonconforming
building or structure shall be determined by the Building Official. If any aggrieved party disputes the Building
Official's determination of the extent of the damage or demolition, then a panel of three state-licensed
architects/engineers, one to be chosen by the City, one by the building owner, and the third by the first two
architects/engineers, shall make a final determination of the extent of the damage to or demolition of the
nonconforming building or structure.All costs incurred in obtaining this final determination are to be paid by the
aggrieved party.
C. Minor repairs.A legal nonconforming building or structure may have minor repairs performed as needed to
maintain the building in a safe condition.
In summary, the structure may remain as it is for as long as it is maintained in good condition
and is not expanded nor suffer damage as is outlined above. If damaged or destroyed, the
damage could be repaired as is noted above; if destroyed more than 74% of the assessed
valuation, a new structure could be constructed that meets development standards of the site, the
underlying nonconforming lot size notwithstanding.
I also wanted to point out that the information you provided with regard to the property owner's
home address is incorrect. There is no "East" Wabash Avenue. Wabash is a north/south street.
Given its short length, it is just identified as "Wabash Avenue" on City maps.
I hope this information is helpful to you.
Sincerely,
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Sue Roberds
Planning Manager
Sue Roberds
From: Scott Ramsey[scott @iohmi.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 10:33 AM
To: Sue Roberds
Subject: Gustafson Property-226 1/2 West 8th Street, Port Angeles
Attachments: Gustafson - Borrower's Authorization.pdf
Sue,
First thank you for your information and help with securing documentation for the the property located at 226%z West
8th Street, Port Angeles.
Our company, Bay Equity dba Integrity One Home Mortgage here in Port Angeles is trying to provide a refinance for Al
and Cindy Gustafson for their property located at 226%2 West 8th Street, Port Angeles. In securing an appraisal for the
subject property, preliminary work done by the apprasier it has been discovered that the property as is is non
conforming to current code. For us to continue we would need written documentation from the City of Port Angeles
stating that in the event of fire or other disaster the property would be able to be rebuilt at its location.
Propety Owners—Al and Cindy Gustafson
Current address of owners—1661 East Wabash Street, Port A ngeles, WA 98362
Phone—360-477-1246
Address of subject property—226%z West 8th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Please send written documentation property can be rebuilt to:
Integrity One Home Mortgage
206 South Lincoln Street#202
Port Angeles, WA 98362
I can be reached by phone at 360-565-2070
I have attached the borrower's authorization as it pertains to this loan transaction.
Thank you again for your help
Scott Ramsey-Account Manager I Loan Processor
P: 360.565.2070
M: 360.461.2518
F: 360.565.2069 scott @iohmi.com
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www.bayeq.com
206 South Lincoln#202, Port Angeles, WA 98362
800.BAY.3703 Bay Equity LLC NMLS ID#76988
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