306 ALDER ST 2018-01-02 MF Import

There is an existing driveway in the area of the proposed new garage which serves as the primary parking area for the site. A second driveway, also off of Alder Street, and garage is located at the west end of the house. Due to its steepness it is unusable and will be removed. b. Conclusions: The applicant's request to construct a new garage in the front setback area with its access and orientation toward Alder Drice would continue the original development pattem of the site and utilize the already existing driveway which currently serves the site. Criterioo No. 2• That the variance will not be materially detrimental to the property in the azea of the subject property or to the Ciry as a whole. a. Fin 'n : The applicant has stated that and that the proposal will not be detrimental the city or surrounding properties but rather upgrade and improve values of the surrounding properties. b. Conclusions: No adverse comments have been received regarding the proposal. Criterion No.3• That the variance wi►I only gant the subject property the same generai nghts enjoyed by other property in the same azea and zone as the subject property. a. Fio i The applicant has stated that other attached garages and additions have been allowed to be constmcted in similar fashion to his proposal in the immediate area. b. Conclusions: Much of the suttounding area was developed in the early to mid fifties prior to the City's zoning code resulting in the likelihood that some structures in the immediate area do not meet current setback requirements. Criteriou No. 4• � That the variance is the minimum necessary to allow the subject property the general rights described in Criterion 3. � ` a. Findinas: See Criteria#3. � b. Cooclusions: See Criteria#3 Criterion No. 5• The graMing of the vaziance is wnsistem with the goals and poGcies of the Everett General Plan. a. Fi in : The Everett General Plan designates this property as 1.2, Single Family Res�dential.