May 22, 2023
2023-05-22T10:00:00
435 Martin Street, Suite 4000
Blaine, WA 98230
Hearing Examiner: Public Hearing for a Variance and Reasonable Use Exception for the Runge Ave Residence
Monday, May 22, 2023
Agenda
The Hearing Examiner will accept testimony on an application for a Variance and Critical Area Review request to authorize placement of a modular single-family residence on a site containing a Category III wetland and associated buffer. The proposal includes the following requests: 1) A proposal for a Reasonable Use Exception under BMC 17.82.140 to authorize construction of the residence within wetland buffer areas and a reduction of the building setback from the reduced wetland buffer from 10-feet to 5-feet, and 2) A Variance under BMC 17.06.170 for the following: a) Reduction in the Residential-Low Zoning District front yard setback from 25-feet to 10-feet; b) Reduction in the side yard setback from 8-feet to 5-feet along east property line; and c) Reduction in the required parking stalls from 2 stalls to one stall. A wetland mitigation plan has been submitted with the request. More information is available here: https://www.ci.blaine.wa.us/1113/Runge-Ave-Residence
Staff Advisory Report
Staff Advisory Report and Recommendation
Exhibits