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11-103840I_l Deb Barker From: Deb Barker Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 8:34 AM To: 'Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP)' Subject: RE: Bessler Boathouse HI Gretchen -Thanks for your e-mail. Given that the site has a known artifact, the City will require a site inspection and evaluation by professional arc.laaeo.logist prior to issuance of a permit or initiation of disturbance as provided in the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 15.05.040(6). You are also welcome to respond to them as well. Please know that 1 will copy you on all Bessler related correspondence. Regards Deb Deb Barker. Senior Planner COzx M Unity and Economic Level€ pinent Department ("'•:ity of 'Federal Way 333` 5 Sth Avenue South. Federal W ay. WA 08003 253-885-2642 (1)) ` 5 3-833-' 609 (f) deb.barker@cit of£ederalway.com From: Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP) [mailto:Gretchen.Kaehler@DAHP.wa.gov] Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 5:48 PM To: Deb Barker Subject: FW: Bessler Boathouse Hi Deb, Do you need me to respond or is the City requiring a professional archaeological survey? Gretchen Kaehler Assistant State Archaeologist, Local Governments Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation Olympia Ph:360-586-3088 Cell:360-628-2755 From: Tamara Fix [mailto:Tamara.Fix@cityoffederalway.com] Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 2:15 PM To:'bridgebuilthomes@gwestoffice.nee Cc: Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP); Deb Barker Subject: Bessler Boathouse Mr. Bridge, Attached is a letter from Deb Barker regarding the above -mentioned project. The signed original, with enclosures, is being mailed to you. Tamara ,J"ix Ad nhi Ass t. City of fedierallt-ay tam "xPcitjjoO'ederafiv" com "When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile." Unknown CITY OF Federal January 12, 2012 CITY HALL 33325 8th Avenue South Feder y Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 (253) 835-7000 www. cityoffederalway.. com Mr. Chris Bridge via e-mail: bridgebuilthomes@gwestoffice.net Bridge Built Homes PO Box 99218 Tacoma, WA 98499 RE: FILE #11-103840-00-AD; BESSLER BOATHOUSE REMODEL INQUIRY 2854 SW 300`h Place, Federal Way Dear Mr. Bridge: I am in receipt of your September 21, 2011 letter, which is an initial request to remodel an existing boathouse located on the Puget Sound shoreline of the above -referenced property. Existing Conditions: You note that the existing boathouse has 6-inch concrete walls on three sides and appears to have been built at the same time as the adjacent bulkhead. There are remains of a rail system that was used to transfer boats from the water to the boathouse. The boathouse has a wood deck roof and measures 13 feet wide x 21 feet long x 7 feet high (13x21 = 273 SF). The boathouse is located 4.5 feet upland from the face of the bulkhead. Proposed Improvements: Your client is interested in using the boathouse for boat storage, and you have inquired about raising the wood deck roof from 7 feet tall to 10.5 feet tall, and about extending the northern portion of the deck 4.5 feet beyond the boathouse footprint, to the edge of the bulkhead. You note that you would repair and replace the marine rail system under a separate permit. (A) Shoreline Regulations: The city regulates development in shorelines of statewide significance including the Puget Sound Shoreline through its shoreline management regulations, including accessory structures in the shorelines, nonconforming structures, and boating facilities. The shoreline designation is Shoreline Residential. Accessory Structures: A boathouse is considered an accessory structure to a residential property under shoreline regulations, and is permitted in the shoreline setback subject to specific standards. Pursuant to standards table in Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 15.05.070(6), residential accessory structures within the required shoreline setbacks may not be taller than eight feet in height' and are limited to 150 square feet per structure and 300 square feet total per lot. Nonconformance: In the case of the existing 273 square -foot boathouse, the building exceeds the maximum size of an accessory structure. As an accessory structure that exceeds the square foot size standards, it is considered a nonconforming structure within the shoreline setback. Under FWRC 15.05.220, modifications to a nonconforming structure may be approved only if (a) The modification will make the development less nonconforming; or (b) The modifications will not make the development more nonconforming; and (c) Structures that were legally established and used for a conforming use but which are nonconforming as to area, bulk, etc. may be maintained and repaired and may be enlarged or expanded provided that said enlargement does not increase the extent of the nonconformity by 1 Height is measured pursuant to FWRC 19.05.010 Average Building Elevation (ABE). Mr. Bridge January 12, 2012 Page 2 further encroaching upon or extending into areas where construction or use would not be allowed for new development or uses. (B) Analysis of Requests #1 Height - The height of the boathouse cannot be increased because an increase in height will increase the overall volume of the nonconforming structure, which already exceeds the maximum size of an accessory structure, and an increase in height will make the nonconforming structure more nonconforming. #2 Roof - The boathouse roof deck cannot be increased in size as the boathouse already exceeds the maximum size of accessory structures and an increase in the size of the boathouse roof deck will make the overall boathouse development more nonconforming. #3 Rail System - Under FWRC 15.05.030 definitions, a rail system is considered a "boating facility" and is not authorized for single family uses. If the rail system was previously permitted, and if the proposed work can be classified as "normal maintenance or repair of existing structures or development, including damage by accident, fire or elements" per Washington Administrative Code (WAC) section 173-27-040(b), the rail system repair could be reviewed as a project that is exempt from the requirements of a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit z If rail system repair is determined to be normal maintenance or repair as discussed in #3 above, a SEPA checklist and a request for an exemption to the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit requirements must be submitted. A preapplication conference will be required unless exempted under FWRC 19.40.030. Repair of the boathouse could also be permitted under WAC 173-27.040, with a shoreline exemption request. Please note that as provided in FWRC 15.05.040(6)(b), proposals for ground disturbing activities in areas known to contain historic, cultural, or archaeological resources shall require a site inspection and evaluation by a professional archaeologist prior to issuance of a permit or initiation of ground disturbance. In light of recent discoveries, the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) will be notified of all applications submitted for this property. I can be reached at 253-835-2642 if you have any questions about this letter. Sincerely, Deb Barker Senior Planner enc: Preapplication conference handout Master Land use application form Title 15, FWRC Shoreline Management c: Gretchen Kaehler, DAHP, via e-mail: Gretchen.Kaehler@DAHP.wa.gov Michelle and Robert Bessler, 6203 Hawthorne Avenue, #B-196, Tacoma, WA 98422 2 Subsection 040(b)(2) goes on to state that normal maintenance and repair means to restore a development to a state comparable to its original condition, including but not limited to its size, shape, configuration, location, and external appearance, within a reasonable period after decay or partial destruction, except where repair causes substantial adverse effects to shoreline resource or environment. The definition also includes replacement where, "...replacement of a structure is the common method of repair of such structure." 11-103840-AD Doc I.D 60013 0 f � f ����& ikNV... _ V. f� - 1 r- lD39yo --146 BRIDGE BUILT HOMES COMPANY P.O.BOX 99218 Lakewood, WA. 98499 Phone (253) 582-4455 Fax (253) 984-6675 e-mail bridgebuilthomes@qwestofrice.net TO: Deb Barker, Senior Planner RE: 2854 SW 300th PI, Fed Way(Bessler)-boathouse Dear Deb, This is an initial request for repair/improvements on the existing boathouse located at 2854 SW 300" Pl, Federal Way. The existing structure has 6" concrete walls on three sides and appears to be built about the same time as the bulkhead. There is also the remains of a rail system that was used to transfer boats from the water to the boathouse. It has a wood deck roof and measures 13' wide by 21' long by 7' high. It is located 41/2' from the bulkhead face. Please see enclosed pictures. We ask that we be allowed to raise the wood deck roof from 7' to 10 %2" and extend (cantilever) the roof deck 41/2" feet to the edge of the bulkhead. It is our hope to be able to use the boathouse for its original use, boat storage. We will request repair and replacement of the marine rail system by separate permit. Thank you, T. s Bridge, Pres. Bridge Built Homes Co. 03L� RECEIVED SEP 21 CITY QE FEDERAL WAY CDS