Adopt Resolution #20-127 Approving Accessory Building Agreement at 15820 Saint Andrews Lane NW; Case of John and Amy Wisniewski.

The City has received an application from John and Amy Wisniewski (the "Applicant") for a Building Permit for a pool house at the property located at 15820 Saint Andrews Lane NW (the "Subject Property").  The floor plan for the detached accessory building indicates that the accessory structure would include a three piece bathroom (sink, toilet, stand up shower) as well as a rec room, countertop with sink, and storage room with an overhead door. 

Notification is not required.

City Code Section 117-349(d)(8) prohibits accessory buildings from containing complete independent living facilities (accessory apartments).  This is defined as have three or more of the following: permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, and sanitation.  While it does not appear that the proposed detached accessory building would be utilized as an accessory apartment, it seems that it may have the potential to be used in that capacity in the future.  Thus, Staff has drafted an Accessory Structure Agreement outlining how the building may be used and specifically prohibits its use now, or in the future, as an accessory apartment.

The detached accessory structure appears to meet all applicable zoning standards regarding size, exterior finish, setbacks, etc.  As proposed, the Applicant will need to work with the Building Division to ensure compliance with septic regulations (due to the proposed bathroom), and to obtain any other applicable permits (septic, electrical, etc.).

Alternatives

Alternative 1: Adopt Resolution #20-127 approving an Accessory Structure Agreement.  If approved, Staff could complete the review and issue the Building Permit for the detached accessory structure.  Since it does not appear that the accessory structure is intended to be used as an accessory apartment, Staff would support this alternative.

Alternative 2: Do not adopt Resolution #20-127.  This would not prohibit Staff from issuing a Building Permit for the proposed detached accessory structure but would limit the ability to control both now and into the future that this pool house could not be used as a living quarters.  Staff believes that the Accessory Structure Agreement sufficiently addresses that concern and does not support this alternative.

This is being handled as part of Staff's regular duties.

Staff recommends adopting Resolution #20-127.

Motion to adopt Resolution #20-127 approving an Accessory Structure Agreement for a detached accessory structure at 15820 Saint Andrews Lane NW.