7404 LARIMER RD 2016-01-01 MF Import

Within the Ciiy of Evereit, accessory dwelliny units are limited to 15% of the lot area with a maximum cf 1,0�0 square feet being allowed for each ac�essory unit. Because the proposed project is less than 1,000 square feet, the ApplicanYs proposal satisfies th�s standard. (exhibit 1, staff report) 10. Accessory buildings that are over 500 square feet must have siding and roofing materials and ro��f pitch that are similar and compatible with the dwelling. The proposed garage would have a roof pitch of 12/12 wrich is similar to the dwelling. It would also have wood siding compatible with the existing dwelling and would have a coordinated color scheme with thE existing residence. (exhibit 1, staff report) 11. Notice was given for the requesi, but no public testimony was submitted in the form of correspondence or at the public hearing. 12. The City concluded that tl�e proposed garage would not have a significant impact upon the surrounding neighborhoods, would not obstruct views from lhe neighboring properties, and would be consistent with the construction standards of the existing residence. (exliibit 1, staff report; Tyler testimony) CONCLUSIONS OF LAV�! Jurisdiction Jurisdicfion: The Nearing Examiner of the City of Everett has jurisdictional authorrty to hold a hearing and fo issue the decision. That authority is set forth in EMC 15.16.100. Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Hearing Examrner enters the following Concfusions: Criteria and Standards for Review EMC 19.7.020.K The Hearing Examiner, using the rnview process described in EMC, Tille 15, Local Project Review Procedur2s, may allow detached accessory buildings to exceed 15 feet in he�ght, or to exceed 1,000 square feet in area, as provided herein. The fiearing Examiner shall have the authority to deny an application for accessory buildings �vhich exceed 15 feet in height or a total of 1,000 square feet. � i�e basis for denial is incompatibility witF lhe dwelling and/or neighborhood character. To make this determination, the Hearing Examiner may look to such factors ihat include, but are not limited to, view obstruction, aeslhetic impact on surrounding properties and streetscape, incompatible scale with dwellings on surrounding properties, and impact on neighborhood character.