1613 EDGEMOOR LN 2016-01-01 MF Import

i i � � � � � � � � BOARD OF ADJUSTM6NT I � FINDINGS� CONCLOSIONS AND ORDSR iVARIANCE N0.22-86 I, � iBased upon the written request for a varianee from the City's zoning code by: i Cil Davis � 3310 Wave Dr., Everett, WA 98203 � ;jhereinafter referred to as "Applicant," for a varianee from E.M.C. i� 19•14.040� Gross Floor Araa Ratio I to allox: construction of a single family resi.dence that xould have a I gross floor area ratio of .34 instead of the .30 allowed by code. on the folloWirtg described property: � Lot 3, Plat of Crestt;ood The Hoard of Ad�ustment� following a public hearing on said application held on July 7, 1986, and further having reviewed all testimony� makes the ilfolloWing Findings, Conclusions and Order: �I i FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIOHS: i 1. That there have been exceptional or extraardinary circumstances or conditions applying to the sub�ect property or as to the intended use i thereof that do not apply generally to other properties in the same I vicinity or zone. ' I I Finding: City zoning code defines "Gross Floor Area Ratio" as the sum of all the floors of a building divided by the lot area. The � City feels a more reasonable way to limit lot coverage would be ta consider the foot�rint of the buildiag as the basis for figuring .gross floor area ratio since there is already a height limitation that controls the number of flours. In the past, the gross floor area ratio has not been uniformly enforced; however� the City feels that rather than disregarding the code it is more appropriate to oonsider applications for vaciance on an individual basis until the i zoning code is ehangci. II in addition� over 50A of the lots in this plat are much larger than II Lot /3 and so would allow a much larger home without exeeeding the gross floor area ratio. i Conclusion: The varianee as proposad by the Applicant appears to be a reasonaUle request. 2. That such variance is necessary for tha preservation and en�o}rment of a s��bstantial property right of the appellant possessed by the oxners �I of other properties in the same vieinity or zone. II Finding: 'fhe Board of Ad,justment has granted other requests for variance from gross floor area ratio and the City will continue to i' recommend doing so until the zoning code is changed. II Conclusion: The variance uould allow a property right possessed by other owners. 2661F