3232 HOYT AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

10/1 0/88 � Page2 �r. Dennis L. Derickson and replaced. There is no encouragement to maintain or increase the appearance of a buiiding if those around are deteriorating. There are now many improved properties in this area in just the past year. Just up the next corner on 34th and Rucker there is a beautiful new two story apartment complex recently completed and although not fully rented it is nice see Ihe parking stalls fiiled with avaiiable off street parkfng. The new project just three houses from this building under consideration has nicely appointed parking stalls a�d really does upgrade ihe neighborhood. My question is what has changed since our last meeting when we met te discuss the granting of an variance for this same property that is just three houses from ihis one we are tatking about tonight. It is my belief that if the original code is set to have one parking place tor one apartment or room then we should consider any changes under the wuncil code for long term planning and not as a variance. Many businesses are discouraged (rom moving to our down town location because of the poor parking. No where to park customers cars. If we fill tlie sireets with residents cars we will never get ahead. It is not in the best interest of the cily or its residents to have short sighted variances of the code allowing inefiPctiv2 use of the areas. The map indicates ihat we are RS in the location in question, right next to the B3 busiest location in Everetl. Everelt is moving. This central part of the town is the cenier of Snohomish County with the main Everett Past Office one block away, City Hall and Snohomish County Courthouse 2 and 3 blodcs away. Fortunately you and your commiitee have been farsighted enough to have a broad view o( efficient city planning and not create a dumpy down town. Business expansion will come and will increase our tax base and will be possible if we ensure easy ingress and egress to the central area. Last time I was here for an variance hearing I heard the owner say a change in his building design was probably not possibie to accommodate the necessary parking stalfs to bring it up to code, and that the project may be abandoned. However, no variance was granted and construction began shortly after with ihe new building being built with the necessary parkiiig lots. I for one am gratetul that this owner tliought enough of the area to invest in its effective growih for a long time to come. You people are charged with the responsibility of making decisions that will stand and create a legacy of sensible eNective planning that yours and my children's children will be proud of. Thank you Jqr considering my point of view. Yours sir�ierely. D. lan Stuart, D.C. pucker Avenue Chtropractfc. i�