3301 COLBY AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

, � �- �..,_� � - PLANNING DIRECTOR DETERMINA710N Review Process II#99•024 I!�:i RODUCTION: The City of Everett Planning Department has received an app�ication from Solie Funeral Home c/o Brockway Architects, 3216 Wetmore Ave, Everett, WA 98201, to construct a 960 sq.ft. crematory addition fo an existing funerai home facility located at 3301 Colby Ave. The existing funeral home facility is a non- conforming use which was established in the 1940's. Section 38 of the City's Zoning Code allows for the Planning Director to allow for the change or expansion of a non-conforming use or building, provided that the proposed use or expansion does not increase the existing non-confortnity o( the property; that the expansion complies with all other requirements of the zoning code ordinance; and that the nonconformity has been certified by the Planning Department. BACKGROUND: The property is located in the R-5 C-0, Multiple Family Fesidential/Clinic/O�ce Zone. The current zoning of the site does not provide for funeral home facilities however, the c!�rrent use of the site was esfablished prior to December 1, 1950. According to the Snohomish Counw Ass�essor's records the building was originally construcfed in 1940 and according to City of Everett building permit records the use was established in the 1940's. The existing use of the site is therefore considered legal non-conforming and has been certified by lhe Planning Department (NCU#99-004), The applicant proposes to construct a 960 sq.ft. addition to the building, which would add crematoria, services to the funeral home facility. This addition is subject to the review criteria listed in under Section 38.090 as follows: 1. The impact of traffic generated by the proposed use on the surrounding area, pedestrian cfrculat(on and pubUc safety;and the proposal's abfliry to mitigate potenNal(mpacts. Findtngs: The proposal will not oenerate any additional traffic than curtently exists at facility when in use. Conclusfons: There will be no adverse traffic impacts generated by the proposai. 2. The site has sufficient area to provide for off•street parking,landscaping and screening from adjacent uses. Findings: The City's Zoning Co.'e typically requires one parking space per each five seats in the chapel of the funeral home facility. The proposed addition will not increase the seating capacity of the chapel or reduce the existing on-site parking. No change to existirg landscaping and screening will resuit due to the proposal. Conclusions; No adverse impacts on parking, landscaping or screening is anticipated as a result of the proposal. 3. Provtdes a service to the general area. Findings: The proposal wili provide crematory services to the existing funeral tacility. Conclusions: The proposai provides a 6enefit to the community. 4. The adequacy of streets,utflities and public services to accommodate the proposed use. Findings: The site is served by existing public streets and is located on ihe comer of 33�"St�eet and Colby Avenue. There are existing utilities and public services available for the proposal. Conclusions: Adequate provisions for sccess,utilities and public services for the proposal can be accommodated. 5. Compatibilfty of the proposed use or buildfng to surrounding properties, especially as it relates to size, height, locat(on and setback of buildings. �3