2301 HOYT AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

r a All of the exhibits t�re available for inspection at the Hearing Examiners O�ce located ai 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Sth floor, Everett, Wasnington. After due consideration of the testimony and evidence presented by the Applicant, testimony and evidence elicited during the public hearing, and as the result of the personal inspection of the subject property and surrounding areas oy ths Everett Hearing Examiner, the following findings of fact and conclusions constitute 4he ba�is of the decision of the Everett Hearing Examiner. FINDINGS OF FACT� The Applicant requested approval of an Expar�sion of s Non-Cor�forming Building Pertnit for the property at 2301 Hoyt Avenue, Everett, Washircgton. On that prcperty is a church that is a non-cor�forming structure. It is the intent of the Applicant t� develo�s a new entrance, lobby and intemal circulation space for the building. 2. Ths structure on the s�bject property is non-cor�forming t,ecause it does not satisfy the 20 foot front setback requirements for R-3 zoned property. The property is zoned R-3, �dulti-Family Medium Density. 3. The subject property is an 18,000 square foot parcel of land on which a 14,100 square foot building is developed. The proposed expansien will add an additional 1,054 square feet to the existing structure. 4. The properties to the north, south, and west are zoned R-3 and are developed with single-family units. Property to the east is zoned R� and is zoned as Multi-family. 5. In order for a non�onforming building to be expanded, the criteria as set forth in EMC 19.38.090 must be satisfied. Those criteria have been identified in the stafS report in this matter. 6. Pursuant to the request, the City of Everett Public Worics Dopartment reviewed the propo�al for potential adverse impacts on traffic and pubiic safety. None was identified. The Public Works Oepartment statad that a right-of-way iease (permit) will be required for the proposed steps and railings which will be locate� in ?he public right-of-way. 7, The Applicant aurrently has off-street parking on two lots south of the ci�urch. The lots hav� 29 parking stalls which adequately serve the ro3eds of tho congregation of the clwrch. The proposed addition to the church will no4 result in a larger congregation and will net necessitate a need for additional parking facilities. 8. The value of the propose� improvements will be less than 35% of the assessed value of the existing structure. Pursuant tQ EMC 19.38.090(2), no �dditional landscaping will be required.