5404 BEVERLY LN 2016-01-01 MF Import

� ; BOARD OF ADJU3171ENT FINDING3, CONCLUSION3 AND ORDER YARIANCE M0. 35-8T ii�(��od[��_� JUL 1 31987 _.._ ..................... CITY OF EVERETT Pub;ic Works Dept. Based upon the written request for a variance fY�om the City's zoning code hy: Stewart Aldcroft 5404 Beverly Lane Everett, WA 98203 hereinaftei• referred to as "Applicant," f�r a variance from E.M.C, 19.74.d50 (A), Front Yard, to allow: Construction of a carport whirsh uill r.ome uithin 8 feet of the front property line rather than the 20 feat required b� Code. commonly knoan as: 5404 Beverly Lene The Board of Adjustment, following a public hearing on said appliaation held on July 6, 1987 and further havirg revieaed all tostimony, makes the follouing Findings, Conclusions and OrdEr: FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION5: �, That there have been except.tonal or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applying to the aubject property or as to the intended use thereof that da not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity or zone. e. Findin : According to the Zoning Code definition of Yards, the Applicent's tY�ont yard runs parallel to Nighland across the uidth of the lot. However, this yard has alWays funetioned as the Applicant's side yard, since his house (Nhich was built in 1959) is oriented towards Beverly Lane. If the lot were a square lot, the Applicant would be able to designate r+hich yard should be considered his front yard. ' b. Conclusion: Based on the orientation oT the residence and the existing driveway tn the front yard, this appears to be a reaaonable request, Z, That :uch variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the appellant possessed by the owners of other properties in the same vicinity or zone. s, Findin : The City encoureges homeouners to meet off�treet parking requirements by providing gerages and carports. Many other homes in the neighborhood have attached carports. b. Conclusian: The va�iance would allow a property right enjoyed by other property oNners in the aroa. 3, That the authorizotion of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public uelfare or injurious to property in the vicinity or zone in r+hich the property Ss located.