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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWilde Room Addition Conditional Use Permit and Certificate of Appropriateness.pdf Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor & City Commission FROM: Allyson C. Bristor, Associate Planner Tim McHarg, Planning Director Chris Kukulski, City Manager SUBJECT: Wilde Room Addition Conditional Use Permit/Certificate of Appropriateness #Z-10177 MEETING DATE: September 20, 2010 AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Action RECOMMENDATION: That the City Commission conditionally approves the application with the conditions and code provisions recommended in the staff report (conditions listed on page 3 of the staff report). BACKGROUND: Property owner Rae Wilde, represented by Zach Edmisten and Matt Massek, submitted a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) /Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application requesting an expansion greater than 20 percent of the lawful, nonconforming residential use (single-family household residence) existing on the subject property addressed as 108 East Beall Street. The Conditional Use Permit is necessary because the lawful residential use is considered nonconforming since it’s located within the B-3 (Central Business District) commercial zoning district. The application is proposing a two-story, 258-square foot addition to the existing two-story, 460-square foot residence, which is greater than the allowable 20 percent expansion of the residential use without the need of a CUP. The total building area after construction will be 716 square feet and will cover 18 percent of the lot area. Staff is recommending conditional approval of this application. The recommended conditions of approval are listed on page 3 of the staff report. FISCAL EFFECTS: Fiscal impacts are undetermined at this time. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission Attachments: Staff Report with Attachment Report Complied On September 9, 2010 166 CITY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT WILDE ROOM ADDITION CUP/COA FILE NO. #Z-10177 #Z-10177 Wilde Room Addition CUP/COA 1 Item: Conditional Use Permit/Certificate of Appropriateness Application #Z-10177, to allow an expansion greater than 20 percent of the lawful, nonconforming residential use (single-family household residence) existing on the subject property addressed as 108 East Beall Street, which is zoned B-3 (Central Business District) and located in the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District. Property Owner: Rae Wilde 1456 Ferry St. SE Salem, OR 97301 Applicant: Zach Edmisten 16 West Main St., #7 Bozeman, MT 59715 Representative: Matt Massek 425 E. Main St., #6 Bozeman, MT 59715 Date: City Commission Hearing: Monday, September 20, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room, Bozeman City Hall, 121 North Rouse Avenue, Bozeman, Montana. Report By: Allyson C. Bristor, Associate Planner Recommendation: Conditional Approval ____________________________________________________________________________________ PROPOSAL This Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application is requesting an expansion greater than 20 percent of the lawful, nonconforming residential use (single-family household residence) existing on the subject property addressed as 108 East Beall Street. The Conditional Use Permit is necessary because the lawful residential use is considered nonconforming since it’s located within the B-3 (Central Business District) commercial zoning district. The application is proposing a two-story, 258-square foot addition to the existing two-story, 460-square foot residence, which is greater than the allowable 20 percent expansion of the residential use without the need of a CUP. The total building area after construction will be 716 square feet and will cover 18 percent of the lot area. The property is located outside of any historic districts, but is located within the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District. A COA is required with the CUP because of the proposed exterior alterations to the existing house. 167 PROJECT LOCATION The subject property is addressed as 108 East Beall Street and is legally described as Lot 2, Block L, Original Townsite, City of Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana. The property is just over 4,000 square feet in lot area and is located within one of the northern most blocks of the city’s central B-3 (Central Business) zoning district. Please see an aerial image of the site below. RECOMMENDATION The Department of Planning and Community Development and the Development Review Committee (DRC) reviewed the Conditional Use Permit/Certificate of Appropriateness application requesting an expansion greater than 20 percent of the lawful, nonconforming residential use (single-family household residence) existing on the subject property addressed as 108 East Beall Street. As a result, the review parties recommend to the City Commission approval of said application with the conditions and code #Z-10177 Wilde Room Addition CUP/COA 2 168 #Z-10177 Wilde Room Addition CUP/COA 3 provisions outlined in this staff report. Planning Staff has identified various code provisions that are currently not met by this application. Some or all of these items are listed in the findings of this staff report. The applicant must comply with all provisions of Title 18, BMC, which are applicable to this project, prior to receiving final site plan approval. The applicant is advised that unmet code provisions, or code provisions that are not specifically listed as conditions of approval, does not, in any way, create a waiver or other relaxation of the lawful requirements of the Bozeman Municipal Code (BMC) or state law. RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL The Department of Planning and Community Development and the Development Review Committee (DRC) find that the application, with conditions, is in general compliance with the adopted Growth Policy and Title 18, BMC. The following project specific conditions of approval are recommended: Planning 1. The horizontal siding on the new addition shall provide the same exposed width as the existing house’s horizontal siding. 2. All new windows proposed shall have exterior trim that is similar in scale and proportion to the existing window trim. 3. Prior to issuance of any type of a demolition/building permit, the applicant shall submit a color palette for the building to the Department of Planning, which includes actual material samples and color chips. The materials/color palette shall be presented on a board no larger than 24” x 36” and contain all the primary materials to be utilized on the building including window frames and doors (entry, garage, and service). All final building elevations shall be keyed to the color palette to delineate where each individual building material and color is specified. The materials/color palette shall be subject to final design review and approval by Administrative Design Review Staff. 4. That the applicant upon submitting the Final Site Plan application for approval by the Planning Director and prior to issuance of a building permit, will also submit a written narrative outlining how each of the conditions of approval and code provisions have been satisfied by the final site plan materials. Engineering 5. The Final Site Plan materials shall be adequately dimensioned. A complete legend of all line types used shall also be provided. 6. Sewer and water services shall be shown on the site plan submitted with the Final Site Plan application and approved by the Water/Sewer Superintendent. 7. Any existing city sidewalk panels along East Beall Street that are damaged during construction shall be replaced. 8. Necessary backflow prevention must be demonstrated for the existing water service line. 169 ZONING DESIGNATION & LAND USES As previously noted, the subject property is located in one of the northern most blocks of the B-3 (Central Business) zoning district. The intent of the B-3 zoning district is to provide a central area for the community’s business, government service and cultural activities. Uses within this district should be appropriate to such a focal center with inappropriate uses being excluded. The entire block which this property falls within is currently single-family residential use. The following land uses and zoning are adjacent to this property’s block: North: Single-Family and Two-Family Residential, zoned “R-3,” (Residential Medium Density District); South: Single-Family and Multi-Family Residential, zoned “B-3”; East: Single-Family Residential, zoned “R-2,” (Residential Two-Household, Medium Density District). West: Single-Family Residential, zoned “B-3.” ADOPTED GROWTH POLICY DESIGNATION With the recent update to the Bozeman Community Plan, the entire block which this property is located was changed from a commercial land use designation to the “Residential” designation. This change during the update reflects the current use of the block (single-family residential). The “Residential” classification designates places where the primary activity is urban density living quarters. Other uses that complement residences are also acceptable, such as parks, low intensity home based occupations, fire stations, churches and schools. The dwelling unit density expected within this category varies and a variety of housing types should be blended to achieve the desired density, with large areas of single type housing discouraged. REVIEW CRITERIA & STAFF FINDINGS #Z-10177 Wilde Room Addition CUP/COA 4 170 #Z-10177 Wilde Room Addition CUP/COA 5 The Planning and Community Development Office has reviewed the application for a Conditional Use Permit and Certificate of Appropriateness against the relevant chapters of Title 18, BMC and as a result offers the following summary review comments. The findings outlined in this report include comments and recommended conditions provided by the Development Review Committee (DRC) and Administrative Design Review (ADR) in response to the CUP and COA review criteria. SECTION 18.28.050 “STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS” In considering applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness, staff shall review the application against the criteria of 18.28.050 and as a result offer the following summary review comments: A. All work performed in completion of an approved Certificate of Appropriateness shall be in conformance with the most recent edition of the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring and Reconstructing Historic Buildings (Published 1995), published by U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Cultural Resource Stewardship and Partnerships, Heritage Preservation Services, Washington, D.C. (available for review at the Department of Planning). Staff finds that the proposed construction conforms to the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, which encourages the preservation and rehabilitation of the existing buildings on the property. B. Architectural appearance design guidelines used to consider the appropriateness and compatibility of proposed alterations with original design features of subject structures or properties, and with neighboring structures and properties, shall focus upon the following: The Bozeman Design Guidelines for Historic Preservation & the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District was referenced by ADR Staff when writing the architectural appearance comments. Please reference Staff comments below under Part D. 1. Height; 2. Proportions of doors and windows; 3. Relationship of building masses and spaces; 4. Roof shape; 5. Scale; 6. Directional expression; 7. Architectural details; 8. Concealment of non-period appurtenances, such as mechanical equipment; 9. Materials and color scheme. C. Contemporary, nonperiod and innovative design of new structures and additions to existing structures shall be encouraged when such new construction or additions do not destroy significant historical, cultural or architectural structures, or their components, and when such design is compatible with the foregoing elements of the structure and the surrounding structures. Title 18, BMC encourages new construction and contemporary architecture provided primary emphasis is given to the preservation of existing buildings, and further provided the design of 171 #Z-10177 Wilde Room Addition CUP/COA 6 such new space enhances and contributes to the aesthetic character and function of the property and the surrounding neighborhood. Staff notes that preservation of the existing house is the primary emphasis of the residential addition project. Staff finds that the design contributes to the aesthetic character and function of the property and surrounding neighborhood. D. When applying the standards of subsections A-C, the review authority shall be guided by the Design Guidelines for the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District which are hereby incorporated by this reference. When reviewing a contemporary, non-period, or innovative design of new structures, or addition to existing structure, the review authority shall be guided by the Design Guidelines for the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District to determine whether the proposal is compatible with any existing or surrounding structures. The Introduction, Chapters 2 and 3, and the Appendix of the Bozeman Design Guidelines for Historic Preservation & the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District all apply to this project, as the property is deemed as “non-historically significant” property in the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District. Said sections were all considered during ADR Staff’s architectural review. The most relevant ones are included below for the Commission’s consideration. Staff comments are included in italics. Chapter 2: Design Guidelines for All Properties A. Topography Policy: Site work should be planned to protect the assets of the existing topography. Guidelines: 2. Design a building foundation to conform to the existing topography, rather than creating extensive cut and fill. 3. Minimize the visual impacts of cut and fill on a site. ƒ The site is generally flat. There will be minimal cut and fill outside of the anticipated excavation for the new addition’s foundation. F. Building Form Policy: A similarity of building forms also contributes to a sense of visual continuity. In order to maintain this sense of visual continuity, a new building should have basic roof and building forms that are similar to shoes seen traditionally. Guidelines: 1. Use building forms that are similar to those seen traditionally on the block. Simple rectangular solids are typically appropriate. 2. Exotic building and roof forms that would detract from the visual continuity of the street are discouraged. ƒ The proposed addition is a rectangular solid and simple gable roof. G. Solid-to-Void Ratio Policy: The amount of façade that is devoted to wall surface, as compared to that developed as openings, should be similar to that of historic buildings within the neighborhood. Guidelines: 172 #Z-10177 Wilde Room Addition CUP/COA 7 1. Use a ratio of solid-to-void (wall-to-window) that is similar to that found on historic structures in the district. ƒ ADR Staff notes that the proposed windows are divided into small panes of glass to give the appearance of smaller panes similar to those seen traditionally. Staff highly advises the applicant to consider a non-vinyl material for the new windows, as it will appear more similar to traditional wood windows H. Materials Policy: Building materials of new structures and additions to existing structures should contribute to the visual continuity of the neighborhood. Guidelines: 1. Use building materials that appear similar to those used traditionally in the area. 3. New materials that are similar in character to traditional materials may be acceptable with appropriate detailing. ƒ The proposed horizontal siding on the addition is appropriate for the historic district. ƒ The proposed materials appear similar in character to the traditional materials utilized on houses in the area, with exception to the vinyl windows. Staff highly advises the applicant to consider a non-vinyl material for the new windows, as it will appear more similar in appearance and texture to traditional wood windows. L. Site Lighting Guidelines: 1. Lighting should be shielded to prevent any off-site glare. ƒ Staff notes a code provision that all lighting proposed shall be in conformance with the code including the requirement for shielding. Cutsheets of all proposed fixtures shall be submitted with the final site plan. Chapter 3: Guidelines for Residential Character Areas B. Building Mass and Scale Policy: The mass and scale of a building is also an important design issue in a residential character area. The traditional scale of single household houses dominates the neighborhood, and this similarity of scale also enhances the pedestrian-friendly character of many streets. In many cases, earlier buildings were smaller than current tastes support; nonetheless, a new building should, to the greatest extent possible, maintain this established scale. Guidelines: 1. Construct a new building to be similar in mass and scale to those single household residences seen traditionally. 2. On larger structures, step down a building’s height toward the street, neighboring structures and the rear of the lot. 3. On larger structures, subdivide larger masses into smaller “modules” that are similar in size to single household residences seen traditionally. 4. The front wall of a new structure should not exceed two stories in height. ƒ The proposed addition is appropriately located to the rear of the existing house and is similar in mass and scale to the existing house. 173 #Z-10177 Wilde Room Addition CUP/COA 8 C. Roof Form Policy: In most neighborhoods, a similarity of roof form also contributes to a sense of visual continuity. In order to maintain this sense of visual continuity, a new building should have basic roof form that is similar to those seen traditionally. Guideline: 1. Use roof forms that are similar to those seen traditionally on the block. ƒ The addition proposed combines a gable shape roof which is similar to the existing house roof. E. Conformance with other applicable development standards of this title. The required criteria for site plan and conditional use permits are examined in the following sections. SECTION 18.34.090 “SITE PLAN REVIEW CRITERIA” In considering applications for a conditional use permit, the City Commission, the DRC, and when appropriate, the ADR staff shall review the application against the Site Plan Review requirements of 18.34.090 as follows: 1. Conformance to and consistency with the City’s adopted growth policy The development proposal is in conformance with the Bozeman Community Plan including the “Residential” land use designation which identifies that other uses within residential areas that complement residences are also acceptable. In general, community facilities to serve community needs and the urban densities are encouraged if they respect the residential quality and nature of the area. 2. Conformance to this title, including the cessation of any current violations The applicant is advised that unmet code provisions, or code provisions that are not specifically listed as conditions of approval, does not, in any way, create a waiver or other relaxation of the lawful requirements of the Bozeman Municipal Code or state law. The following code provisions must be addressed prior to final site plan approval: Planning Provisions: a) Per Section 18.34.100.C, “City Commission Consideration and Findings for Conditional Use Permits,” the right to a use and occupancy permit shall be contingent upon the fulfillment of all general and special conditions imposed by the conditional use permit procedure. b) Per Section 18.34.100.C, “City Commission Consideration and Findings for Conditional Use Permits,” all of the special conditions shall constitute restrictions running with the land use, shall apply and be adhered to by the owner of the land, successors or assigns, shall be binding upon the owner of the land, his successor and assigns, shall be consented to in writing, and shall be recorded as such with the County Clerk and Recorder’s Office by the property owner prior to the issuance of any building permits, final site plan approval or 174 #Z-10177 Wilde Room Addition CUP/COA 9 commencement of the conditional use. c) Section 18.34.130 requires the applicant to submit seven (7)copies a Final Site Plan within six months of preliminary approval containing all of the conditions, corrections and modifications to be reviewed and approved by the Planning Office. a. If occupancy of any structure is to occur prior to the installation of all required on-site improvements, the Improvements Agreement must be secured by a method of security equal to one and one-half times the amount of the estimated cost of the scheduled improvements not yet installed. Said method of security shall be valid for a period of not less than twelve (12) months; however, the applicant shall complete all on-site improvements within nine (9) months of occupancy to avoid default on the method of security. d) Section 18.34.140 states that a Building Permit must be obtained prior to the work, and must be obtained within one year of Final Site Plan approval. Building Permits will not be issued until the Final Site Plan is approved. e) Section 18.38.050.F requires all mechanical equipment to be screened. Rooftop equipment should be incorporated into the roof form and ground mounted equipment shall be screened with walls, fencing or plant materials and may not encroach into required setbacks. f) Sections 18.42.150 requires a lighting plan for all on-site lighting including wall-mounted lights on the building must be included in the final site plan submittal. Lighting cut-sheets shall be provided with the final site plan. g) Section 18.48.060 requires that all site plans must meet minimum landscape performance standards. A landscape plan for the entire site shall be submitted with the final site plan that clearly outlines the existing landscaping installed and any additional landscaping to be installed following construction of the new dwelling. A minimum of 23 landscape points shall be provided for the entire site. h) Per Section 18.02.080 & 18.64.110, the proposed project shall be completed as approved and conditioned in the Certificate of Appropriateness application. Any modifications to the submitted and approved application materials shall invalidate the project's legitimacy, unless the applicant submits the proposed modifications for review and approval by the Department of Planning prior to undertaking said modifications. The only exception to this law is repair. i) Per Section 18.64.100.F, the applicant shall obtain a building permit within one year of Certificate of Appropriateness approval, or said approval shall become null and void. Please call the Building Department at 406-582-2375 for more information on the building permit process. j) Section 18.74.030.A requires that following construction, and prior to occupancy that the applicant shall provide certification by the architect, landscape architect, engineer or other applicable professional that all improvements, including but not limited to, landscaping, ADA accessibility requirements, private infrastructure, or other required elements were installed in accordance with the approved site plan, plans and specifications, or plat as applicable. 175 #Z-10177 Wilde Room Addition CUP/COA 10 3. Conformance with all other applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations All other applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations must be followed. All conditions for a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit must be met prior to final site plan approval. The plans will be further evaluated against the requirements of the International Building Code when an application is made for a building permit. 4. Relationship of site plan elements to conditions both on and off the property The proposed addition as conditioned is compatible with the neighborhood character and the surrounding land use. It is not anticipated to have any material adverse effect upon the abutting properties. 5. The impact of the proposal on the existing and anticipated traffic and parking conditions The single-household residence is currently a one-bedroom house. There is no driveway or garage existing on the property that provides on-site parking spaces. The addition will increase the house to two bedrooms, which initially requires two parking spaces. However, after parking reductions are applied to the site there is no on-site parking requirement for on-site. A 10 percent transit reduction applies because the property is within 800 feet of the Bridger Park transit station. This reduction brings the parking requirement down to 1.8 spaces. Additionally, parking is available on street and up to one of those spaces may be reduced. This reduction brings the parking requirement down to 0.8 spaces. Finally, when a fraction of a parking space is required the fractional space is not required to be provided. So Staff finds parking satisfied for this property. 6. Pedestrian and vehicular ingress and egress Pedestrian ingress and egress to the site is proposed to remain unchanged. 7. Landscaping, including the enhancement of buildings, the appearance of vehicular use, open space, and pedestrian areas, and the preservation or replacement of natural vegetation Staff has noted a code provision that a landscape plan shall be submitted with the final site plan that meets the required 23 performance points. The proposed landscape plan will be evaluated for both the required points and compliance with the Conditions of Approval with the final site plan. Points can be obtained for all of the existing landscaping on site. 8. Open space None required for this project. 9. Building location and height The proposed addition is appropriately located to the rear of the existing house and will be the same height of the existing house. 10. Setbacks 176 #Z-10177 Wilde Room Addition CUP/COA 11 Because at least 50 percent of the property’s block is used for residential purposes, the minimum yard setbacks for B-1 and B-2 commercial districts apply to this property. The minimum rear yard setback for buildings is 10 feet and the minimum side yard setback for buildings is 5 feet. Both minimums are exceeded with the proposal. 11. Lighting No site lighting is proposed. Staff notes a code provision that requires that all proposed building mounted lighting conform to the City’s current lighting standards. Cutsheets of any proposed building mounted lighting are required with the final site plan. 12. Provisions for utilities, including efficient public services and facilities Engineering is conditioning that sewer and water services shall be shown on the site plan submitted with the Final Site Plan application and approved by the Water/Sewer Superintendent. 13. Site surface drainage Not applicable. 14. Loading and unloading areas Not applicable. 15. Grading Due to the relatively low sloping existing grade, minimal grading will be required except as required to prepare the building foundation area. 16. Signage Not applicable. 17. Screening All mechanical equipment shall be screened in accordance with section 18.38.050 BMC. This shall include, but not be limited too, air conditioners and electric panels. All mechanical equipment and screening shall be depicted on the site plan and landscaping plan for final site plan submittal. Staff has noted said screening requirements in the code provisions stated in this report. 18. Overlay district provisions The site is located in the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District. Please reference the previous section regarding the Certificate of Appropriateness for analysis. 19. Other related matters, including relevant comment from affected parties 177 #Z-10177 Wilde Room Addition CUP/COA 12 This application was publicly noticed by posting on site, including in the newspaper and mailing to adjoining property owners within 200 feet. A copy of the application was also forwarded to the Inter Neighborhood Council. No public comment has been received in regards to this application. All comment received after the preparation of this report will be forwarded to the City Clerk’s office. 20. If the development includes multiple lots that are interdependent for circulation or other means of addressing requirement of this title, whether the lots are either: a. Configured so that the sale of individual lots will not alter the approved configuration or use of the property or cause the development to become nonconforming; b. The subject of reciprocal and perpetual easements or other agreements to which the City is a party so that the sale of individual lots will not cause one or more elements of the development to become nonconforming. Not applicable. SECTION 18.34.100 “CITY COMMISSION CONSIDERATION AND FINDINGS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS” In addition to the review criteria below, the City Commission shall, in approving a conditional use permit, find favorably as follows: 1. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and topography to accommodate such use, and all yards, spaces, walls and fences, parking, loading and landscaping are adequate to properly relate such use with the land and uses in the vicinity. The subject property’s surrounding neighborhood block is 100 percent occupied by single-family household residences. Though the 4,000 square foot property is less in lot area than what our zoning code currently requires for single-family household residences (5,000 square feet), staff finds the site adequate is size to accommodate a 258-square foot addition. The proposed residence complies with the required yard setbacks and is appropriate in character for the surrounding residences. As proposed, the residential addition is minor in footprint and can be accommodated by the property. 2. That the proposed use will have no material adverse effect upon the abutting property. Persons objecting to the recommendations of review bodies carry the burden of proof. The small residential addition will have no material adverse effect upon the abutting residential properties. The addition is not creating a physical barrier along property lines or creating an increase in parking requirements. The proposed addition as conditioned is compatible with the neighborhood character. 3. That any additional conditions stated in the approval are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. Such conditions may include, but are not limited to: regulation of use; special yards, spaces and buffers; special fences, solid fences and walls; surfacing of parking areas; requiring street, service road or alley dedications and improvements or appropriate bonds; regulation of points of vehicular ingress and egress; regulation of signs; requiring maintenance of the grounds; regulation of noise, vibrations 178 #Z-10177 Wilde Room Addition CUP/COA 13 and odors; regulation of hours for certain activities; time period within which the proposed use shall be developed; duration of use; requiring the dedication of access rights; other such conditions as will make possible the development of the City in an orderly and efficient manner. Staff has identified, through the review process, conditions that are included to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare. Please see the recommended conditions of approval on page 3 of this staff report. CONCLUSION The Department of Planning and Community Development and the Development Review Committee (DRC) find that the application, with conditions, is in general compliance with the adopted Growth Policy and Title 18, BMC. The recommended conditions of approval are on page 3 of this staff report. Attachments: Applicant’s Submittal Materials Report Sent To: Rae Wilde, 1456 Ferry St. SE, Salem, OR 97301 Zach Edmisten, 16 West Main St., #7, Bozeman, MT 59715 Matt Massek, 425 E. Main St., #6, Bozeman, MT 59715 179 1 Allyson Bristor From:Rae Wilde [raew@johnlscott.com] Sent:Thursday, September 09, 2010 11:54 AM To:Allyson Bristor Cc:Zach Edmisten Subject:108 E Beall St Addition Hi Allyson, Thanks so much for calling this morning. I've been meaning to get to this but just been crazy busy since I got back from my trip. It was a pleasure finally meeting you. As we discussed at the meeting on August 25th, I will be unable to attend the city council meeting on Sept 20 but my representative, Zach Edmisten, will attend in my place. If any questions arise that he is unable to answer I will also be available by phone during the meeting and he has my cell number. Other issues that came up during the Aug 25 meeting were the condition of the sidewalk and location of utilities. I have inspected the sidewalk and in my opinion, it's in good condition. Don't know what your procedure is for determining that. Would you like me to provide digital photos, or will you send someone out to inspect? I know that the water line comes in on the north side just below the kitchen window, the gas meter is located on the east side and I assume the gas line comes off of Beall St from the north as well. The sewer line exits the basement near the SE corner and runs on a diagonal across the back yard on the opposite side from where I propose to build, so I don't think utilities are a problem as far as excavation goes. Northwest Energy does have a power pole in the back yard that serves my house, the property on the corner of Beall and Black, Lamme and Black, and the house directly to the south on Lamme. Service to the two corner properties will have to be rerouted, in my opinion, and I have contacted NWE about this. Their communication back to me has been very slow and I need to contact them again, which I will do today. Please let me know if there is anything else you need and thanks again. Rae Wilde, Broker John L. Scott-Salem West 503-999-7734 cell 503-399-0089 office raew@johnlscott.com www.johnlscott.com/raew 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200