1605 SE EVERETT MALL WAY BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO 2018-01-01 MF Import

c C� Criterion No. 3: at the vaziance will only grant the subject property the sazne general rights enjoyed by other property in the same azea and zone as the subject property. a, Ftindings: The applicant states tha[ the vaziance will only grant Blockbuster Video the same wnsideradon enjoyed by other tenants within the Everett Mall business area by allowing greater public exposure to their locadon, which represents an increased business oppo:tunity. The building has a very lazge setback from the mam arterial and should be allowed the same signage oppo.tuniriea. b. Conclusions: All businesses along Everett Mall Way aze sub�e— ct to�e same signage requitements of tt►e Zoning Code as the subject site. Some businesses aze located close to the street while others are setback quite a distance from the street, wluch is typical. The Board finds that the new signage to be erected on the Top Foods fa�ade will not result in an overall increase in the current signage area and would therefore not result in additional rights being granted to the subject property. Criterion No. 4• at e vanance is the minimum necessary to allow the subject property the general rights described in Criterion 3. a, �: See Criteria #3. b. Conclusions: See Criteria f{3 Criterion No. 5: e granhng o the vaziance is consistent with the goals and policies of the Everett General Plan. a. F_in_din� : The Everett General Plan designates this property as 4.4 Mixed Use Commercial. The General Plan b. Conclusions: The proposed use of the subject property is or commercial purposes is consistent with the Everett General Plan. Criterion No. 6: T e ne:ed�or �ie requested variance is not the result of a self-created hardship. a. Findin�s: The applicant states that the muld-tenant site is very umque because all businesses share a common entrance. In order to keep the sign area the same, the landlord and tenants, Top Foods, are cooperating and adjusting their