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At the hearing the following exhibits were submitted and were admitted as part of the official record of these proceedings: 1. Staff Report 2. Vicinity Map and Topographical Map 3. Site Plan and Elevations of Proposed Residence — (Enlarged Site Plan available upon request at City Planning Department) 4. Applicant's Land Use Application 5. Applicant's Narrative Statement 6. Photos A-E 7. Comment Letters from Public Works, Fire and PUD 8. Public Comment Letters 9. Applicant's Response to the Public Comment Letters 10. Geotechnical Study 11. Affidavit of Posting dated May 3, 2016 12. Affidavit of Publication dated May 3, 2016 13. Mailing List— 500 Foot Mailing Radius from Subject Property 14 EMC Title 19 Zoning, Chapter 6, Development Standards Table 6.1 15. Revised Exhibit#3 (Site Plan & Elevations of Proposed Residence) All of the exhibits are available for inspection at the Hearing Examiner's Office located at 2930 Wetmore Avenue, 8th floor, Everett, Washington. Based upon a review of the above record, the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions hereby constitute the basis of the decision of the Everett Hearing Examiner. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Applicant requested approval of a variance from the residential building height standards for R-1 zoned properties, as set forth in the Development Standards Table 6.1, EMC 19.6. The subject property, zoned R-1, is subject to a maximum height standard of 28 feet. The Applicant proposes to develop a new • residence at 4518 Seahurst Avenue which will exceed the 28-foot maximum height standard by nine feet for a total height of 37 feet. A variance is required. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 1; exhibit 4, application; exhibit 15, revised site plan; testimony of Ms. Weldon) 2. The subject property is a vacant lot that has slopes that vary in grade. There is a paved access driveway through the lot that provides access to two single-family dwellings at 4514 and 4516 Seahurst Avenue. The properties to the north, south, east and west are all zoned R-1, Single-Family. The subject property fronts Seahurst Avenue on its eastern border. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 2; exhibit 15, revised site plan; testimony of Ms. Weldon)