906 SE EVERETT MALL WAY BASE FILE 2018-01-01 MF Import

.-. ii. Coordinated i.nternal circulatton for both cars and ' pedeatrians to provide for a more efficient flow of traffic between existing office buildinga and adjoining properties and streets. �, iii. Usable opeu space which provides paeaive � r.ecreational space for employees and creates a more �i sociable environment, such as a plaza or courtyard. iv. An overall master plan that incorporates additional property which appears to be ready for I redevelopment in the near future, such as the lumber storage area located west of Building C. v. Increase in landsr.aping creating a pleaeing � environment and separation from adjacent asea, i.e. Dairy Queen, etc. i �° I be , to ! b. Conclusion: Granting of this variance is necessary preserve the right of the applicant that would availaUle to him if the zoning code had been revised meet the intent of the Comprehensive General Plan. Cr3terion No. 3: That the authorization of auch variance wil.l not be materially detrimental to the publi.c welfare or lnjurious to property in the vicinity or 2oue in which the prope��ty is located. a. Finding: The proposed building is surrounded on all i sides by commercial property, the majority of which is I owned or under �ption by the applicant, and there will be � no view obstruction. The additional height will caet a' slightly longer shadoe�; however, the area shaded will be i ' parking lot or landscaped area. � The applicant is providing parking in a greater amount than required by the zoning code. T.he Fire Department has commeated that in this area they i have a difficult time in providing adequate fire protection for buildings over four storiee in height I aince the aerial ladder truck which serves this area ia il only 65 feet 1❑ height. They oppoae construcr.ion of l buildings over four stories in height unless they comply : with the requirementa for high rise structures that� require a high level of fire reaistiveness in ; construction and mnny systemic protections, including � aprinklers, detection systema, communications, fire!, pumps, etc. I b. Conclusion: If the applicant is required to meet the UBC� standards Eor high rise �tructures or provide other fire safety methods that are approved by the City's Fi.re' Chief ; in order to aseure adequate fire protection, the'i authorization of this variance should not be materially', detrimeatul to the public welfare or injurious to others ' in the vicinity or zone. � —3—