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

4. There is a twelve-foot grade difference between the site's high end on the west property line and the low elevation off 32nd Street. This is an extraordinary circumstance relating to topography that warrants the grant of the variance. (findings 11 and 12) 5. The variance will grant the owner of the subject property the same general rights enjoyed by other property owners in the same area. (finding 13) 6. The variance is the minimum necessary to allow the subject property general development rights. (finding 14) 7. The grant of the variance is consistent with the goals and polices of the Everett General Plan. The project is being built pursuant to standards of the BMU zone which is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. (finding 15) 8. The variance is not the result of a self-created hardship but is the result of extraordinary circumstances as set forth above. (finding 16) Access off 32nd Street Variance Conclusions 1. In addition to access from the alley, the Applicant seeks a variance to permit a driveway approach off 32nd Street. Although a variance is requested, the criteria for review is set forth in EMC 13.16.110. (findings 1 and 17) 2. The requested variance for the driveway off 32nd Street arises from peculiar physical differences not ordinarily existing in similar districts or due to the nature of the businesses and the site itself. Because of the elevated west end of the site being significantly at a higher elevation than the east end and the need for parking to meet the development standards for residential and commercial use at the site, there are special physical conditions that necessitate the grant of the variance. (findings 11 and 19) 3. The requested variance is not against the public interest, particularly safety, convenience and general welfare. It provides an alternative for access to the proposed structure and allows for three parking levels to accommodate parking needs that are more than satisfied by the proposal. (findings 19 and 20) 4. The grant of the variance will not adversely affect the rights of adjacent property owners or tenants. (finding 21) 5. The second access will improve vehicular access to the building for tenants and will reduce maneuverability problems within the structure itself. (finding 22)