2918 HOYT AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

Findings: There aas nev?r a direct re:ationship bet�e<n the par�:�g exempt zone and the L.I.D. boundaries since the parking exempt zone aas established by Ordinance 3572 in 195o and the L.I.D. for par:sing ga^age aas not authorized until iJovember 1969 vith the parking garage being built in 1�T2. The Darkin� Gacage L.I.D. was T`or cdnstruction of the gzrage to provide pay parking for the CSD and did not cover operation and maintenance of the garage ahich cost is coversd by the mont7l� par�in3 rental fees. ?he cost to participa�ts in the L.Z.D. �as based on the partici�nt's benefit, with those close to the garage paying the most, uith lesser cost to those further away. There is currently app:ozimately 100 spaces available for lease in Everpark garage. The zoning code (E.M.C. 79.40.060(B)(Z)) states that parking may he provided ��ithin 300 feet of the building they are to serve as measured along the access :oute. The subject property is direc�l;+ across tne street ;rom one parking garage and within 300 feet �_ Everpark garage. Conclusien: The _ppi'_o_nt ;cu'__ ..,__�, zon'_r.� cod2 requir�r�ents �; leasing yarking. 2. That such variance _� ,:ecessary __. t:^� eserva�ion and enjo�r.aea; oc a substantial property right o: the appel':ant possessed by tne oKners of other properties in the same vicinity or zone. Finding: Ther> has been very little new construction in this vicinity and zone in receni years, however, in 1986 a 16,100 sq. !'t. building on the northeast corner of Colby and Everett Avenue waa partially demolished and the remaining 8,G00 sq. ft. was remodeled into office and a 20 stall off-street parking lot constructed to serve tnat 8,000 sq. ft. of office space even though it was in the ap rking exem t zone. In 19A3, a 9,000 sq. ft. office building was constructed at 2931 Rucker providing 28 off-street parking spaces instead of the 26 required by code. In 1979, SEPA Approval aas granted for a new 6�000 sq. f�. of:ice building on the northeast corner of Everett Avenue and Roc;cefalle^ providing 20 off-st:=et parking spaces instead o: r,he 18 ^=qui^ed by code. Conclusion: Other properties in this vicinity and zone ::ave provided parking in excess of code requirements. 3. That the auihorization of such varianee crill not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to propert� in t.".� vicinity or zone in which the property is located. Findi.n : The City Traffic Engineering Department has had continuai complaints and petitions about lack of parking in this area and feels that granting this variance would further deteriorate the condition which :rould result in more �omplaints and oetitions �:th no way to miGigate tlle problen.