1209 HEWITT AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

� G � � � �? `' � '�1 ,. .� � AUG 2 C 1990 �L. BOARD OF AD.TUSTMF1i'P ... ....... FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND oRDER CITY OF EV[RETT VARIAtICE NO. 16-90 Public Works Dept. Based upon the written request for a variance from the City's zoning code by: Robert E. Haggard 2903 Hewitt Ave. Everett, WA 98201 � hereinafter referred to as "Applicant," for a variance from Section 20, Use Standards Table, Side Setback and from Section 15.060, Additional Setback, to allow construction of an apartment that would have a zero foot west side setback instead of the ten feet required by code and from Section 15.030(A) , On-Site Open Space to allow individual open space areas of more than 100 square feet each instead of the minimum of one 500 square foot open space area permitted by code. on the property commonly known as: 1 1209 Hewitt Avenue (Lot 13, Block 671, Plat of Everett) The Hoard of Adjustment, followinq a public hearing on said application held on August 6, 1990, and further having reviewed all testimony, makes the follawinq Findinqs, Conclusions and Order: � FINDINGS AliD CONCLUSIONS: Criterion No. 1: That the variance is necessary because of exceptional or ex- traordinary circumstances regarding the size, shape, topography, or location of the subject property; or the loca- tion of a pre-existing improvement on the subject property that conformed to the zoning code in effect when the improvement was constructed. a. Findinas: The Applicant is proposing an innovative design for an apartment on a 24 foot by 12o foot lot (2880 square feet) . The maximum number of units permitted by code would be three since 750 square fer_t of lot area is required for each dwelling unit. The structure would be three-story with parkinq on the first floor, living area on the second floor, bedrooms on the third floor, and a deck with roof qarden on the roof. As proposed, each apartment would have 1,050 square feet of living area, a 60 square foot deck in addition to the roof garden, and a i two car garage. � The site is bordered on the east by the alley and on the ! west by a vacant lot. Even though this is a commercial zone, residential use is permitted. Because of the small i size of the site commercial uses are precluded by the parking requirements which realistically can be met only by using the first floor for parkinq, a situation which can be accommodated by a residential use. Because of the small lot size, the applicant is requesting variances as follows: