5404 BEVERLY LN 2016-01-01 MF Import

� , � ( ��,�odr�� JUL 13i987 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENi FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND ORDER .._.. YARIANCE N0. 35-87 �� I"iY OF EVERETT Pub'fc Works DePt. Based upon the written request for a variance fYom the City's zoning code by: Stewart Aldcroft 5404 Beverly Lane Everett, NA 98203 herelnefter referred to as "Applicant," for a variance °rom E.M.C. 19.14.050 (A), Front Yard, to alloW: Construction of a carport which Kill come withln 8 feet of the front property line rather than the 20 feet required by Code. commonly known as: 5404 Beverly Lane The Board of Adjustment, following a public hearing on said aNplication held on July 6, 1987 and f'urther having reviewed all testir.ony, makes L•he following Cindings, Conclusions and Order: FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: 7, That there have been exceptional or extreordinary circumstances or conditions applying to the subjeot property or as to the intended ��se thereof that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity or zone. a. Finding: According to the Zoning Code definition of Yards, the Applioant�s fl�ont yard runa parallel to Highland aaross the uidth of the lot. However, thie yard has alweys functioned as the Appliaent�s side yard, sinae his house (which was built in 1959) i� oriented towards Beverly Lene. If the lot uere a square-lot, tho Applicant would be able to designete which yard should be considered his front yard. b. Conclusion: Beaed on the orientation of the residence and the existing driveaay in the front yarA, this appears to be a reasonable request, That suah varianoe is neaessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property rlght of the appellant possessed by the owners of other properties in the same vicinity or zone. a. b. Findin : The City enoourages homeowners to meet off�treet parking requlrements by providing gerages and carports. Many other homes in the neighborhood have attaohed carporLs. Conclusion: The variance would allaw a property rigtit enjoyed by other property owners in the area. 3. That the authorizetion of �uch vari�nae will not ba materially detriaental to the public welfare or injurious to property in the vicinity or zone ir which the property is located.