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4 / CITY OF EVERETT PLANNING DIRECTOR DECISION REV II#13-034 January 28,2014 Applicant: James Surface 5618 100th Place NE Marysville,WA 98270 Location: 1517 Walnut Street Description of proposal: The applicant proposes to construct a four-plex and modify the following multiple family standards: 1) Reduce the 20-foot front setback to 13.5 feet. A porch will extend an additional four feet into the setback; 2) Place a sidewalk within a required five-foot wide landscaped strip along the side lot lines. Zoning: R-3 Multiple Family Medium Density Contact Person: Steve Ingalsbe Phone: 425.257.8731 Section 19.1.5.101(D) of the Everett Municipal Code(EMC)states that"An applicant may propose and the Planning Director (using Review Process II) may allow an applicant to deviate from certain development standards and/or Multiple Family Design Guidelines provided the proposal satisfies the evaluation criteria contained in subsection 15.010.D.3 of the Everett Zoning Code." The following findings and conclusions are based on the applicable criteria established in Section 19.15.010.D.3 of the Zoning Code: 1. The unique characteristics of the subject property and/or its surroundings and how they will be protected or enhanced by modifying the development standards or design guidelines. Findings: The subject property has an existing single family residence located to the rear of the property next to the alley. There is an accessory building located in the front near the street. The surrounding neighborhood is primarily a mix of single family and multiple family residential uses. A significant number of the residences on this block do not meet the 20-foot front setback. The Walnut Street right-of-way is 80 feet wide which leaves approximately 13 feet of yard area between the sidewalk and the front lot line. Conclusions: The existing buildings will be removed. The proposed building will be built closer to the front lot line which should significantly improve the subject property and enhance the streetscape. 2. The positive characteristics of the proposed development and whether such characteristics could be provided by compliance with the development standards and/or design guidelines proposed to be modified. Findings: The required eight off-street parking spaces will be located in the rear and accessed from the alley. Public Works requires that the parking spaces have a four-foot setback from the alley. This requires moving the building further west into the front setback in order to meet this setback and to meet open space requirements. A porch will extend four additional feet into the front setback. The applicant proposes walkways along the north and south sides of the building so as to provide tenants and guests access from all units to the parking and the open space in the rear, c9 2930 Wetmore Avenue,Suite 8-A,Everett,WA 98201- Q4 a(425)257-8731,Fax(425)257-8742 Lf y