1230 CHESTNUT ST 2016-01-01 MF Import

( CITY OF EVERETT PLANNING DIRECTOR DECISION Multiple Family Modfflcation Review II #05-012 August 4, 2005 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The construction of new duplex on a lot with an existing single family residence, tor a lotal of three units on site. The applicant is seeking a modification of multiple family standards for building separation. The two buildings on the site would have 14 feet of separation. The required setback is 20 feet under EMC Chapter 19.15.100. The setback reduction is to accommodate the open space area. In addition, the on-site open space, located between the buildings, would not meet lhe minimum dimension of 20 feet. Applicant: Soundview Coniractors LLC — Matt Beck P.O. Box 2043 Everett, WA 98213 Location: 1232 Chestnut Street Zoning: C-t General Commercial General Plan: 4.4 Mixed Use Commercial— Multiple Famiiy Load Agency: City of Everett Planning Department Contact Person: Dave Tyler Phone: (A25) 257-7155 Section 15.101 D ot the Everetl Municipal Code (EMC) states that"An applicant may propose and lhe Planning Director (using Review Process II) may allow an applicant to deviate (rom certain development slandards and/or Multiple Family Design Guidelines provided the proposal satisfies the evaluation criteria contained in subsection 15.010.D.3 of the Everett Zoning Code." Findinas and Conclusions: The following findings and conclusions are based on the criteria established in Section 15.010.D.3. of the Zoning Code— Modification of Multiple Family Design Guidelines : 1. The untque characteristics of the subJrct property and/or its surroundings and how they will be protected or enhanced by modifying the development atandards or design guidelfnes. Findina: The subject property is zoned C-1, General Commercial. The site is currently partially developed and contains an existing single-family residence. The C-1 zone does allow for multi-family developments at a density of one unit per every 750 square feet of land. The zoning code requires additional separation for multiple family developments which are over one story in height; however the in ent of this provision was to minimize the i rr 29311 N'clmorc.tiuilc R-A, F.�crcll. 1PA 9A21M�Odd 'Q (d2$) 257-8731, Faa(J25)257-N742