5108 COLBY AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

Applicant further testified that although the roofline of the garage would be slightly higher, the view angles from Colby Avenue and the existing residence would limit any visual impacts. Due to the topography of the site, the garage would appear to be a one-story structure from the alley and therefore would not have an impact on views of neighboring property owners. Tesi�mony of Mr. �ckham; Exhibit 4, Praject Narrative. 11. The City received one phone call from a neighboring property uwner who voiced concern about potential impacts on the view corridor. The Applicant discussed the visual impacts of the proposed structure with the neighbor to the neighbot's satisfaction. Testimony of Mr. Siddiq; Testimony of Mr. �ckham. 12.The second request seeks relief from the square footage restrictions as set forth in EMC 19.7.020(B). EMC 19.7.020(B) provides: "The combined totai square footage of all accessory buildings, whether attached' or detached, shall not be more than 15 percent of the total lot area or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less." The Applicant proposed a garage with a footprint of 26 feet by 26 feet, for a total of 1,352 square feet between the two stories. The proposed accessory structure's square footage is 18 percent of the site area, in excess of the City's limits on square footage by 3 percent and, in excess of the 1,000 square footage maximum by 352 square feet.5 EMC 19.7.020(B); Exhibit 1, Staff Report, Page 1-2; Exhibit 2, Site Plan; Testimony of Mr. Siddiq. 13.The Applicant testified that the principal dw�elling's attached garage is too small and is mostly used for storage. The Applicant further stated that access to Colby Avenue is di�cult and unsafe due to the high traffic levels. In addition, the Applicant noted that the high tra�c volumes create on-street partcing hazards and the Applicant wishes to have off-street parking available to protect his vehicles. Testimony of Mlr. Cobb. 14. Notice of the January 25, 2007 hearing was provided as required by EMC 15.24.100. Testimony of Mr. Siddiq. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Jurisdiction The Heanng Examiner Pm Tem of the Crty of Everett has jurisdictional authonty to hold a hearing and to issue the decision. That authority is set forfh in EMC 15.16.100. Based on the above Findings of Facl, Oie Hearing Examiner f'ro Tem enters the following Conclusions: " EMC 19.7.020(B) specifically exempls irom this calculalion up to 500 feet of an attached garage construcled as an integral part of the dwelling. 5 Non-inclusive oF the 192 square fool porch. Belore Ure Hearing Examiner Pro Tem for the City of Everefi Cobb RPlll 06-0004 Page 4 of 7