3514 EVERETT AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

6. The Applicani's lots are long developed wiih lot #3 having a history ihat goes back to the 1890's. Lot #2 was developed in the 1940's as an accessory garage. Lot #1 has been the main single-family residence for over 50 years. (exhibit 4, Milfer festimony) 7. The subject property is heavily landscaped with English Ivy, Portuguese Laurei, and Wisteria. There are well trimmed hedges on all four lots. (exhibit 4) 8. The Applicant proposes a detached garage which would be an update from the existing garage on-site. The Applicant proposes a tall, narrow structure with wood exterior that would match the siding of the house on lot �3 and also be consistent with other properties in the area. (exhibit 4) 9. The construction began as a remodel of the detached garage, but it became apparent to the Applicant that a new foundation was required. As a result the old structure was jacked up and a new foundation was determined to be needed. It was at that time lhat the walls were removed and dismantied for safety purposes. (exhibit 4) 10. The proposed detached garage ��ill cause no view obstructions and will only be s�en from the south and west of ihe subject property, the areas used for truck parking. It will not be detrimental to any neighbors in the area. (exhibit 4) 11. There will be no aesthetic impact to the properties in the general area. The proposed garage will improve the aesthetics of the subject property. (exhibit 4) 12. The scale of the proposed detached garage is in character with the single-family residences in the neighborhood. Most of the single-family residences are two- story brick or wood buildings, and the proposed garage will not exceed these heights. (exhibit 4) 13. The impact, if any, io liie surrounding properties is minimal. (exhibit 4) Jurisdiction: The Hearing Examiner of the City of Everett has jurisdictional authority tc hold a hearing and to issue the decision. That authority is sef forth in EMC 15.16.100. Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Hearing Examiner enters the �ollowing Conclusions: CONCLUSIONS 1 . The Applicant requested a devialion from the provisions of EMC 19.7.020.H which requires all detached garages within the City of Everett may not exceed the height of 15 feet. The Applicant requests the deviation pursuant to EMC 19.7.020.K which allows exceptions if certain criteria are satisfied. (finding 1) �� 3 �--.