306 ALDER ST 2018-01-02 MF Import

�- � a. Fiodings: The Everett Genera] Plan designates this property as 1.2 Single Family Detached. b. Conclusions: The proposed use of the subject property for residential purposes is consistent with the Everett General Plan. Criterion No. 6: The need for the requested variance is not the result of a self-created hazdsLip. a. Findings: The applicant states that the need for the proposed variance is: a.) the (wning code) allowable construction of a three foot lugh rockery•will not provide for proper support of earth, the construction of a six to seven foot high rockery is needed; b.) to stabilize the bank along the property lines; c.) to keep erosion of the bank from filling the neighbors yazd with soil; d.) to stop further destruction of property caused by erosion; and e.) to stop danger of fire caused by excessive brush gowth. b. Conclusioas: The proposal is to allow for a new rockery to be located witiiln a setback azea by tying into an existing rockery located along the northem property line. NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the information provided and the testimon, given at the hearing, the Boazd of Adjustment of the City of Everett does hereby order that a variance be GRANTED to allow for a new retaining wall to be constructed along the west property line within the setback azea with the following conditions: 1) T'he top of the existing rockery at the northwest comer of 306 Alder Street shall establish the maximum allowable height of the new rockery. No portion of the new rockery may extend higher than this elevation benchmark. 2) The applicant is required to obfain all necessary building permits, engineering and soils reports, etc. that aze req�tired for the rockery. ' '�/5