640 ALVERSON BLVD 2016-01-01 MF Import

� �o��o - . _ p � 0 �q�9 NpV 2 c..t......._.... .,,,...0�"��JEO`F�NDINGS, CONCLU I N3 AND ORDER VARIANCE NQ. 22-89 ..........C\;�y w��µg p�� Based upon the written request for a variance from the City�s zoninq code by: erian N. Hallgarth 64o Alverson Blvd. Everett, �r1A 98201 hereinafter referred to as '�Applicant, " for a variance from E.M.C. 19.14.050 (B) , Side Yards, to allow constructior� of an addition to an existing qarage that would have a zero f.00t side set back instead of the six foot side yard setback required by code. on the property commonly known as: 640 Alverson Blvd. The Board of Adjustment, following a public hearing on said application held on November 13, 1989, and further having rP- viewed all testimony, makes the following Findings, Con- clusions and Order: FINDINGS AND CONCr.tiSION$;, Criterion No That there have been exceptional or extraordinnry circum- stances or conditions applying to the subject property or as to the intended use thereof that do not apply generelly to other properties in the same vicinity or zone. a• Ft^� There is an existinq single family atructure with attached garaqe on a 75 foot by 224 foot ]ot. The qarage is built to the north side lot line, as is the qe- rage of the adjacent property to the north. There is en exiatinq eiqht foot by nine foot concrete slab at the rear of the garaqe that will be used as part of the floor for the proposed 13 by 19 foot addition. From the garaqe west there is an existing larqe six foot by twelve foot high hedqe that provides separation and screening between the l�ppliaant�s property and the propar- ty to the north. A variance would allow the preservntion of the existinq landscaping which includes two larqe traas in addition to the hedge. 'fhe Applicant wishes to construct the addition to provide storage area and a workshop. The qaraqe also provides ac- cess to the back yard since it has a qaraqe door in tha back and the applicant wishes to maintain this access through the new addition. b. concluaion: There are unusual circumstances applying to the subject property due to the fact that the existing ga- rage has no side setback and also because of the existinq landscapinq the applicant wishes to preserve. Criterion No. . That ruch variance is necessary for the preservation and en- joyment oY.a substantial property riqht of the appellant pos- sessed by the owners of other properties in the same vicinity or zone.