901 W CASINO RD 2018-01-02 MF Import

as go Although the proposed ARCO AM/PM Mini -Market facility is not permitted a free-standing or pole sign, the proposed future multi - candidate commercial building to be located immediately west of the ARCO site would be permitted the placement of such a sign under the provision of Everett Zoning Code Section 19.24.020 Paragraph "IF." The applicant simply requests the transfer of a property right, in this case, the ability to place a free-standing or pole sign of 30-square feet in area, from one property ownership to another adjacent ownership. The transfer of this property right in no wav will affect either the number, height, or size of the signs ultimately proposed or permitted within this 13-1 zoned area. B. "Thrt such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of such a substantial property right of the appellate possessed by the owners of other properties in the same vicinity." Applicant's response: The ARCO AM/PM Mini -Market with retail gasoline sales proposed for this location is a permitted use in the B-I, Neighbor- hood Shopping Zone. This use is also permitted in other zoning districts which are in the vicinity of this site. The mid -block location of this site necessitates the request for a variance to allow the proposed development the opportunity to successfully operate a permitted commercial use on the site. Visibility and general knowledge of the commercial activity on this site will be limited due to the fact that this commercial node is extremely small compared to other commercial areas generally found within the city, and the mid -block location of this site will provide the facility with visibility from West Casino Road only. The intended use of this property, an ARCO A1,1/PM Mini -Market with retail gasoline sales presents signage needs which are unique to the automobile service station industry. Unlike other commercial uses, the automobile service station requires not only n need to identify the facility, in this case the ARCO AM/PM Mini -Market, but also requires the need to advertise the price or prices of its primary products, in this case, the various grades of petroleum products sold. This extraordinary circumstance, which is unique to the automobile service station industry, requires that the applicant request the Board of Adjustment to approve the transfer of a property right to permit the placement of a free-standing or pole sign which will not exceed the zone IimitatlonS for height or size from the adjacent commercial development to the ARCO property. The transfer of this properly right to the placement of n free-standing or pole sign will provide the applicant with the necessary size and height to both identify the business and advertise prices of the products. 2552.29