6605 GLENWOOD AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

i _ Based upon a review of the above record, the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions hereby constitute the basis of the decision of the Everett Hearing Exa mi ner. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Applicant is lhe owner of a residential lot at 6605 Glenwood Avenue, Everett, Washington thai is located at the northeast corner of the intersectibn of Glenwood Avenue and Gateway Terrace. He seeks a variance from the required setback standard of ten feet off Gaieway Terrace. The requested variance would reduce the ien-foot street side setback to five feet and allow construction of a 20' X 20' detached garage within the setback area. The resulting garage would be approximately five feet from ihe right-of-way of Gateway 7errace. (exhibit 1, staff report) 2. The subject property is zoned R-2, Single-Family Detached Medium Density. �n the subject properly is a single-family residence. (exhibit 1, staff report) 3. Glenwood Avenue is classified by ihe City of Everett as an arterial st�eet that carries a significant amount of traffic. Gateway Terrace is a residential street thai provides access to other developments in the area. (Ingalsbe testimony) 4. The properties to the north, south, and easi are zoned R-2 and are developed as residences. The property to the west is zoned C-2 (Glenwood Terrace abuis the subject property). (exhibit 1, staff report) 5. In lhe City of Everett Development Standards Table, street standards of ten feet are estabiished for R-2 zones. The Applicant seeks a variance in order for the detached garage to be consiructed. (exhibit 1, staff report) 6. The subjeci property, �, r,200 square foot lot, has access only off Galeway Terrace. Tl�e access to the lot would remain off Gaieway Terrace, but would be moved slightly to the west of the present access. (exhibif 1, staff reporf) 7. The subject property has been developed consistent with the R-2 zoning standards. The lot satisfies minimum lot area and width requirements. While the lot does not saiisfy the minimum lot depth requirement of 80 feet, this is not an issue relevant io the request for the variance. (exhibit 1, sfaffreport; Ingalsbe testimony) 8. There are varied types of garages in lhe vicinity of the subject property, and theses structures, according io ihe City, "appear" to meet setback standards. The Applicant presented pliotographs of yet another properly on Gaieway Terrace that has a detached garage similar to that as proposed. (see exhibit 8) Upon reviewing exhibit 8 and being informed of the location of ti,at structure, lhe 2 yl