2915 HEWITT AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

1.... ..' ):V�.-....;y�'i' 1� . �.. il. .�"�� . �..:t. O1�Ul:i2 WH�RLI�S, theretofore, there was filed with the City of Everett Planning Department on (date) December 23, 1974 an application for a variance of Section No. 190 of �verett City Code No. 15.04 by (applicant) BEN NEWLAND (address) 1911 12UCI;LR, EVER�TT, WA � for (specific variance requested) Permission to provide a minimtun of twenty-six (2G) off-street parking stalls, fort}�-six (4G) less than the code requirement of seventy-t�vo (72) S.or the anticipated types oi businesses that are projected. Zoning: C-1, General Commercial on the fol].owing described property: Lots 3 thru 10, Block 655, Stivalwell's Second Addition. Address: 2900 Blocl: of Hewitt - North Side AND: WIIERrAS, (date) January 6, 1975 was fixed as the date of hearing on said application and proper notice having been given as required by law. AND: �vH�REAS, a public hearing was held on said date and the Board of Adjustment, after reviewinq all testimony, made the findin9s that: 1. That there are e�:ceptional circumstances applying to the subject property that do not apply to other properties in the same vicinity or zone, specifically that the buildings planned for remodeling are of significant his- torical and/or architectural value, the rehabilitation of which can only be facilitated by an easing of parking requirements. 2. That such a variance is necessary for preservation enjo}�ment of the substantial property right of the appellant possessed by the o�,�ners of other proPerties in the same vicinity or zone, specifically that it is the policy of the City of Everett to encourage programs by any and all par.ties wliich serve to revitalize declining commercial areas; and furtlzer tliat the Cit}� in the past has attempted to balance off-street par}:ing needs �vith the viability oi the intended uses to be served by that parking. 3. That the autliorization of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property in the vicinity, because peak activity (evenings and sveeken3s) should not conflict with on street parl:ing demands of other land uses of the area and further tliat adjacent areas to the proposed Riverside Square Project are zoned commercial, alihough there are some•residences in the vicinity. 4. The granting of thc variance will not adversely affect the comprehensive plan. NOW, TiLRErOR�, based on the foregoiny findings: BE IT ORDERED BY THE .;ITY OI' L'DERETT IIOARD OI' nDJUSTDIENT tl�at said appli- cation be Granted; with the follo�uing stipulation: 1. That this variance shall terminate uPon demolition or changes in the basi.c design of the e�:isting structures which �vill adversely affect the historical value of the structure, as this variance applies to that particular building. nND: BE IT I'INALLY ORDERPD THAT a copy of tl�is �aritL-en order Ue trans- mitted to the applicant for their information, DI�TE�ACTIOIQ: January 6, 1975 ��—�� � �- _��i� '" �� '=--- 12eid'H. Shocl:ey, Secret�ry Board of Ad:justment