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1. The variance is necessary because of exceptional or extraordinary circumstances regarding the size, shape, topography, or location of the subject property; or the location of a pre-existing improvement on the subject property that conformed to the zoning code in effect when the improvement was constructed. 2. The variance will not be materially detrimental to the property in the area of the subject property or to the City as a whole. 3. The variance will only grant the subject property the same general rights enjoyed by other properties in the same area and zone as the subject property. 4. The variance is the minimum necessary to allow the subject property the general rights described in Criterion 3. 5. The granting of the variance is consistent with the goals and policies of the Everett General Plan. 6. The need for the requested variance is not the result of a self-created hardship. 11. Approximately 30 feet of fill have been placed on-site during the construction of SR 526 and Casino Road. Removal of the fill could result in substantial erosion which would impact nearby Merrill and Ring Creek and the wetland on-site. These are special circumstances relating to the topography that necessitate the grant of the variance. (exhibit 1) 12. The height variance will not be detrimental to adjacent residential properties. The topographic elevation of the adjacent residential properties is higher than the existing topography on-site. With the setbacks of the multiple-family buildings constructed on- site, the appearance will not impact other properties. (exhibit 1, Palacios testimony) 13. The variance will allow the construction of three-story structures permitted in the R-3 zone. (exhibit 1) 14. Removal of the fill could cause environmental impacts and make access to the site difficult. The variance is the minimum necessary to allow the subject property general rights granted to properties in the general vicinity. (exhibit 1) 15. The Everett General Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as 1.6, Multiple-Family, 20-29 Dwellings per Gross Acre. While the density is less than half the maximum allowed density, the location of the subject property limits the density. The grant of the variance is consistent with the goals and policies of the Everett General Comprehensive Plan. (exhibit 1) 16. The grant of the variance is not the result of a self-created hardship. The variance became necessary as the result of fill placed on-site during the construction of highways in the area prior to the Applicant's ownership of the subject property. (exhibit 1) 4