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FINDINGS OF FACTS <br /> 1. The Applicant requested approval of an expansion of a non-conforming use to allow <br /> a 512 square foot addition to an existing grocery store at 6221 Broadway, Everett, <br /> Washington. The expansion request is for the upgrading of the store on the site. <br /> i'. The grocery store on the site is a non-conforming use. Although it is located in an <br /> R-3, Medium Density Multi-Family Zone, the commercial use is not a permitted use <br /> in this zone because it was established prior to the zoning designation of the subject <br /> property. It is a non�onforming use. In addition, the structure on the subject <br /> property is non�onforming because it does not satisry the required side yard <br /> setbacks for R-3 zoned properties. <br /> 3. It is the intent of the Applicant to expand the existing grocery store which is doing <br /> business as the D 8 J Easy Mart. The expansion will occur in an area that is <br /> currently used for two parking spaces for the clientele of the store. It is also the <br /> intent of the Applicant to use an existing vacant garage for additional storage area <br /> for the store. This area has previously been used for storage purpose$, and the City <br /> has determined that it has a non-conforming status. I <br /> 4. In order for a non-conforming use to be expanded within the City of Everett, the <br /> criterie of Everett Municipal Code (EMC) Section 19.38.090 must be satisfied. <br /> Those criteria include: <br /> a. The impact of traffic generated by the proposed use on the surrounding area, <br /> pedestrian circulation and public safety, and the proposal's ability to mitigate <br /> potential impacts must be considered. <br /> b. The property must have su�cient lot size to provide for off-street parking, <br /> landscaping, and scxeening from adjacent uses. <br /> c. The proposed expansion must provide a service to the general area. <br /> d. The adequacy of streets, utilities, and public services to accommodate the <br /> proposed use must be considered. <br /> e. The proposed expansion must be compatible with the proposed use or building <br /> and to suRounding properties, especially as it relates to size, height, location, and <br /> setback of buildings. <br /> f. The number, size, and location of signs, especially as they relate to more <br /> sensitive land uses, must be considered. <br /> g. The landscaping, buffering, and screening of parking, loading, and storage areas <br /> must be considered. <br /> h. The s�eneration of nuisance ircitants such as noise, smoke, dust, odor, glare, <br /> visual bl�ght, or other undesirable environmental impacts must be considered. <br /> 2 <br />