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5. POLICY BOARD BUSINESS 5.01: Recommend Resolutions #16-01-005, #16-01-006, #16-01-007, and #16-01-008 Related to a Request for a Variance to Minimum Lot Size, Width and Side Yard Setbacks in the Critical River Overlay District on the Properties Located at 14510 and 14500 Bowers Drive NW; Case of Central Bank City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He noted the house has been on this property for decades, dating back to about 1970 and there is no record of a building permit. Since then, the City has incorporated and the Critical River Overly District standards have been implemented, which results in some non -conformities. Board Member Lewis inquired what the width of the remaining lot size would be if the common lot line was adjusted. City Planner Anderson responded the reduction in width would change from 100 feet to 80 feet. Board Member Lewis questioned if this would be large enough for a home. City Planner Anderson explained the home would likely be placed within the same setback pattern. The builders would likely need to request a variance for the setback to the ordinary high water mark. He said he believes an 80 foot width would be possible. He added that where it would line up with the other homes could be an issue. Board Member Lewis clarified there would still be 100 feet of footage on both the front and the back. City Planner Anderson confirmed this. Board Member Lewis asked whether this lot line adjustment includes the driveway. He pointed out if the common lot line adjustment occurs, there is a condition of including the driveway in the land transaction. He asked if the driveway would be in compliance if the encroaching section is removed. City Planner Anderson stated as part of correcting this encroachment, today's standard of a 5-foot setback should be met. Councilmember LeTourneau asked whether the home is across the property line, or whether just the deck is. City Planner Anderson explained a small sliver of the home is on the other property. The owner would have to modify the home and remove the decks to meet the standard of the 10-foot setback. This would be a huge disturbance. The home has been there roughly 45 years. There is evidence of a deck and reference to it going back to 1981. He said this current owner just became an owner of the lot and would like to bring it into compliance. It is in the Critical River Overlay District, which is why this item is coming to this Board, as this. process would increase the non -conformity related to lot area. Environmental Policy Board / December 21, 2015 Page 2 of 6