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a. Findinas: A sid� setback is not required for by code for <br /> coaunercial uses. The provision of the open space in the <br /> roof gardens is mcre beneficial to future residents of the <br /> apaztment than would a narrow side yard adjacent to a <br /> commercial building. <br /> b. Conclusion:� Granting this variance will allow the subject <br /> property the same general rights enjoyed by others in the <br /> vicinity and zone. <br /> Criterion No. 4: <br /> i <br /> That the variance is the minimum necessary to allow the subject <br /> property the general rights described in Criterion 3. <br /> a. Findinas: A lesser variance would necessitate reducinq the <br /> size of the building and so would not allow the provision <br /> of a reasonable size living area on each floor, a stairway <br /> to the upper floors, and individual open space on the <br /> roof. <br /> b. Conclusions: The variance requested is the minimum <br /> ' necessary to allow the subject property the same qeneral <br /> riqhts as others in the vicinity and zone. <br /> Criter�:on No. 5: <br /> The Srantinq of the variance is not inconsistent with the qoals <br /> an� policies of the Everett General Plan. <br /> a• F�p�3IIq8.: The General Plan designates the area as Central <br /> City, Mixed Use. Resolution No. 2896 adopted by City <br /> Coun.il on July 29, 1987, contains numerous references to <br /> downtown redevelopment, provision of multiple family <br /> housinq, view access, etc. <br /> b. Conclusions: Granting the variances would not be <br /> inconsistent with the goals and policies of the General <br /> Plan. <br /> Criterion No. 6: <br /> The need for the requested variance is not the result of a <br /> self-created hardship. <br /> a. Findinas: The need for the variances are based on the <br /> small lot size in a commercial zone which would not be <br /> appropriate for other uses. <br /> b. Conclusions: The need for the variances is not the result <br /> of a self-created hardship. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Adjustment of the City of Everett <br /> does hereby order that the variance be GRANTED to allow <br /> construction of an apartment that would have a zero foot west <br /> side setback instead of the ten feet required by code and from <br /> Section 15.030(A) , on-Site open Space to allow individual open <br /> space areas of more than l00 square feet each instead of the <br /> minimum of one 50o square foot open space area permitted by <br /> code. <br /> The action of the Board of Adjustment in GRANTING a variance <br /> shall be final and conclusive, unless within thirty (30) days <br /> from the date of issuance and signing of this order by the . <br /> 3 <br />