1632 FULTON ST 2018-01-02 MF Import

Criterion No. 3: That the variance will only grant the subject property the same general rights enjoyed by other property in the same area and zone as the subject property. a. Findinqs: The applicant has stated +hat the requested variance is to accommodate the construclion of a front porch to the residence for private use. The proposed variance is from the street side setback so the proposed structure would not directiy affect their immediate neighbors. The applicant has stated that the new porch will add to the appearance of the residence, increasing both the value of the home and property. In addition it will provide for a safer entrance to the residence for both the owner and visitors. b. Conclusions: A review of the neighborhood area does show that a number of properties in the vicinity have both garage and residential structures which fail to meet code required setbacks. Criterion No. 4: That the variance is the minimum necessary to allow the subject property the general rights described in Crite:ion 3. a. Findinqs: See Criteria #3 b. Conclusions: See Crileria #3 Criterion No. 5: The graniing of the variance is consistent with the goals and policies of the Everett General Plan. a. Findinqs: The Everett General Plan designates this propeRy as 1.3, Single Family Detached 10-12 dwellings per gross acre. b. Conclusions: The proposed use of the suhject property for residential purposes is consistent with the E� erett General Plan. Criterion No. 6: The need for the requested variance is not the result of a self- created hardship. a. Findincts: The applicant has stated that the proposed porch is an effort to improve the safety and aesthetic appeal of the subject property. The residence currently failc ;o meet code required setbacks, however due to its age the structure is considered legal nonconforming with regards to setbacks. Any building addition to the residence on either the east or south property line would be limited due to the existing nonconforming building. There was a porch oi i site prior to the proposed structure, ar�d it too failed to meet code required setbacks. The entrance to the residence is from the south side of the building. Without a porch or steps up to the door, there would be no other way to enter the building through the front of the I jl �,, house. `