8003 LARIMER RD 2016-01-01 MF Import

.� � � z, That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment oP, a substantfal property right of the appellant possessed by the ouners, of o'cher properties in the same vicinity or zone. Finding: There are other fa�m buildings in b in Stuo� f et zbov�� floodplain t}�at do not meet the requirement of B the regulatory flood elevation and other farms are able to keep iheiw� livestock in one location Mhlch makes it easier to control the'I effects of a flooding situation. I Conclusion: Grarit:ng tf�e variance will a11oH the applicant a rightl possessed by others in the Snohomish River floodplain. g, That the authorization of such vartance uill not be mater1a11Y1 detrimental to the public welfare of injurious to property in thzi vicinity or zone in uhich the oroperty is located. Finding: Other City departments had no adverse comments. Otherl property in the area will not be injured in either a practical or aesthei:ic sense by the proposed construc:tion and the proposal Ni11I provide inereased safet}� for the applicant and the farm animals. Conclusion: Granting the variance WiLl not be detrimental or injurious to property iti the vicinity or zone. y, That the granting of such variance w311 not adversely affect thel Comprehensive General Plan. Finding: The 19�7 Comprehensive Pl�n designates the t'looaplainl between Larimer Road and Lhe Snohomish F.iver as "Industry," and the 1gi2 Plan states the floodplain s,iould be lcept as open space. The Comprehensive Plan is currently under revision and the proposed desiQnation for this area is "Agriculture." The Flood Insurance Program and Related Regulations Nere adopted in 1978 and re�ulates construction in the floodplain. Conclusion: The propo�al will not adversely aFfect the comprehensive plan since the requirements of the Federal Flood Insurance Program basical].y makes industrial uae unfeasible, the existing use is agriculture ahich is recognf.zed by the proposed comprehensive plan i•evision to "ABriculture." NOW, THEREFORE, the Board oi Adjustment of the Ci�y of Everett does hereby order that the variance to allow construction of 15,z15 sq. ft. pole barn, a 1,440 sq. ft. machine shop and two silage bunkers, totali•ng 6,000 square fset, in an agricultural flood fringe district, be GftANTED uith the following conditions: �, Application for a Flood Control Zone Permit shall be submitted to the Planning Department for submittal to and review by the State Department of Ecolog� prior to issuance of t�ilding permits. z, Compliance uith Federal Flood Insurance Regulations for structural features is ^equired, to include at a minimum: a. Structural materials must be durable, resistant to flood forces and retardant to deterioration caused 'r,y flood waters; -3-