3214 BROADWAY SEPA 017 - 004 Land Use Decision Documents 2025-04-14

Section 13.16.110 sets forth approval criteria for granting of a variance from the standards in Chapter 13.16 EMC.3 (1) The variance requested arises from peculiar physical conditions not ordinarily existing in similar districts in the city or is due to the nature of the business or operation upon the applicant's property. (2) That the variance requested is not against the public interest, particularly safety, convenience and general welfare; approved with the 2014 project. (3) That the granting of the permit for the variance will not adversely affect the rights of the adjacent property owners or tenants; (4) That the terms of this chapter will work unnecessary hardship on the applicant, property owner or tenant. Broadway Mixed Use Design Standards — EMC 19.31A.040 Vehicular Access • Driveways shall have a minimum separation of one hundred feet. • Maximum width of curb cuts is 25 feet. • Sidewalk pattern shall be carried across driveway. • Vehicular access is encouraged to be provided from side street or alley. Title 13 of the Everett Municipal Code has additional standards regarding driveway locations, for which a variance is requested. See section below related to the Title 13 variance. Alleys • Alleys shall be paved and maintained clear of obstructions. . • Pedestrian amenities including lighting, paving and rear entrances are encouraged. Parking • Parking is prohibited between buildings and streets. Pedestrian Connections Street Trees • Trees to be located between sidewalk and curb in vaults no less than 5' x 5'. • Trees shall take into consideration street lighting, adjacent tree species, signs and buildings. • Street trees shall be a minimum of 2.5 inch caliper at time of planting. • Street trees shall be irrigated. Roof Forms • Rooftop mechanical equipment shall be concealed by architectural screening. • Flat unembellished rooflines and bright roof colors are prohibited. • Residential buildings shall have pitched roofs with dormers or intersecting roof forms to break up the mass of a continuous sloping roof. An exception to this standard may 3 Section 13.16.110 explicitly authorizes City Council to grant variances. However, Council has since amended Title 15 of the Municipal Code granting said jurisdiction to the Hearing Examiner. See Section 15.16.110(A)(19) EMC.