3015 COLBY AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

� ;.-... ,_„� ;' , � � � � � r '� STAFF REPORT TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMCNT , //608 CULMBACK BLDG. DATE: January 4, 1982 III Applicant: Dale Miller I 1139 34th Ave. �! Seattle, WA 98122 � II 30.� , Location of Propertye 392�5 Cofby Ave. Lots 8, 9, Block 717, Plat of Everett i Requested Action: A variance from section 19.40.020 of �I; Everett Municipal Code, off-street li parking, for provision of four off-street parking spaces instead of the �I required 50, ?n conjunction wilh the �� renovation of an existing building. I� Existing Zoning: B-3 Central Business Zone j � iExisting Land Use: Existing vacant building formerly used , II to house retail outlet for damaged and returned furniture for J.C. Penneys Company. Adjacent Zoning/Land Use: North: D-3/City Hall park�ng lot lii South: B-3/Vacant now, retail uses in the past East: B-3/City Hall Parking Lot I lil �ucst: B-3/Commercial Parking lot i �' Exhi6its: i � 1. Application Form 2. Vicinity Map �� 3. Plot Plan 4. West Elevation 5. Renovation Schematic � 6. Agency Comments i i FWUINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: I II I I�li L The existing building is of historic significance and was constructed at the time when no off-street parking was required. I I I� Conclusion: The historic significance of the existing building limits the ; i , capability of providing required parking as part of the renovaton. Keeping the bui�ding in iis present state would be an exceptional or extraordinary ' ' circumstance that does not generally apply to other property in the area. �i; 2. The building was built in 1924 and has functioned as a retail ose without off- i� street parking for 56 years. i i Conclusion: The variance is necessary for preservation and enjoyment of substantial property right. i'� ,i 3. The building has been in use since 1924. �• Conclusion: The variance will not be detrimental to public welfare since it has � functioned as a retail use for 56 years without substantial impact on adjucent properties. L � i II L. i