16-101074 CITY OF CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way Federal Way,WA
(253)835-7000
www.cityo(federalwa y.com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
Mr.James Rushing March 4,2016
20404 NE 176th Place FILE
Woodinville,WA 98077
jamesdeanrush@gmail.com
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Re: File #16-101074-00-AD;RESPONSE TO INQUIRY
Potential Remodel or Replacement of Structure;31005 51st Avenue SW, Federal Way
Dear Mr. Rushing:
The Community Development Department has received your inquiry regarding the applicable remodel and
replacement regulations for a single-family residential dwelling unit located at 31005 51st Avenue SW in
Federal Way.The property is zoned Single-Family Residential(RS) 15.0 and is located in the city's Shoreline
Master Program (SMP) overlay, specifically the Urban Conservancy zone.As shown on the King County
iMap service,it appears the residential building is within a special flood hazard as identified in the National
Flood Insurance Program map. Documents in the city's permit database indicate the residential building has
been deemed a dangerous or unfit building by the department's Building Official.
The residential building is nonconforming to SMP development regulation setbacks.Federal Way Revised Code
(FWRC) 15.05.090(5)(a)(i)(A) requires a minimum 50-foot setback from the Ordinary High Water Mark.The
existing structure appears to be entirely within this required setback. FWRC 15.05.220(1)(c) allows structures
that were legally established but nonconforming with regard to setbacks to be maintained and repaired, but as
the structure is wholly encroached into the shoreline setback,it may not be enlarged or expanded.
Pursuant to FWRC 15.05.220(2),a nonconforming structure may be replaced if it is destroyed. It must be
replaced as it existed prior to the destruction and application for permits must be made within one-year of the
destructive occurrence. It does not appear this residence meets these replacement criteria.
Be advised that any remodeling or repair of the existing structure will need a shoreline exemption decision
and necessary building permits from this department.This letter is limited to analysis compiled with data
available from King County mapping,and city development regulations and permit database.No
professionally prepared plans were submitted and this is not a land use or building permit. You may contact
me at 253.835.2638,or matt.herrera@a,cityoffederalway.com,if you have questions regarding this letter.
Since ,
Matthew Herrera,AICP
Senior Planner
c: Margaret Clark,Principal Planner
Greg Lum,Code Enforcement Officer
Doc.I.D.72583
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❑ Critical Areas Letter/Analysis/Peer Review - No Fee(Actual Cost if Applicable)
❑ Request for Extension(Land Use/Plat Approval) - Check Current Fee Schedule
❑ Revisions to Approved Permit - Check Current Fee Schedule
Tree Removal _ - No Fee
❑ oning Compliance Letter` � - Check Current Fee Schedule
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