LAND USE REVIEW SUMMARY

Date: 8-27-04

Job No: 03-20

Re: Residence:  3425 SW Heather Lane

     Portland, OR 97201

We are proposing to construct a new 14’x 20’ car deck to the east of the existing house. The deck will project into the required front yard setback so we request adjustment to those standards as follows:

The existing residence was constructed according to the setback provisions allowable at the time the house was built (1966). The front of setback was determined using setback averaging and a setback reduction for steeply sloping lots.(33.110.220.D-1&4)

Due to the steep topography of the area, all of the other houses along SW Heather Lane have reduced front setbacks and are located close to the right-of-way. The proposed car deck will match the general setback of the existing houses. Also, see Ch. 33.110-250, C-2 where on lots that slope down from the street, vehicular or pedestrian entry bridges that are no more than 2-1/2 feet above the average sidewalk elevation are allowed in all building setbacks.

Because of the previous exemptions and standards, we feel that this car deck adjustment fits in with the streetscape and that the deck design complies with all of the code requirements.

Enclosed are the photos, plans, and drawings as requested for your use and information.

Sincerely,

Terry Dir