306 ALDER ST 2018-01-02 MF Import

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FINDINGS,CONCLUS[ONS AND ORDER VARIANCE #10-95 Based upon the written request for a variance from the City's Zo�ing Code by: Applicpnh Pete Peters 306 Alder Street Everett, WA 98203 Location: 306 Alder Street Zooing: R-1, Single Family Residential hereinafter referred to as "applicant," for a variance from Section 8 of the City's Use Standards Table which requires a minimum setback of 20 feet for structures from the front property line. The applicant �s proposing to construct a new garage five feet &om the front (east) property Gne along Dogwood Avenue. Land Use: Single Family Residence E:6ibits: 1. Vicinity Map 2. Site Plan 3. Nazrative Statement FINDINGS AND CONCWSIONS: Criteriou No. 1• That the variance is�ecessary because of exceptional or extraordinary circumstances regarding the siae, shape, topography, or location of the subject property; or the location of a pre- existing improvement on the subject property that confortned to the zoning code in effect when the improvement was constnicted. a. Fi 'n : According to the Snohomish County Assessor's records tne existing single family residence was built in 1953. The property was developed with its access and building orientation towazd Alder Street. Being a comer lot the City's zoning code defines the shorter lot frontage on a street as the front property line. This would mean Dogwood Drive is the front property Gne and would require a 20' setback from tltis line for all structures. Dogwood Drive is an arterial street and topogaphically is abont 4 feet higher than the subject property making access to the site very difficult.