3120 HEWITT AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

July 16, 1975 the Evorr r:r n CITY OF everett CITY HALL . 259.07]] Colin Tassin C9[NCTT. WA6H NOYON 90201 % Can -am Brokerages PLANNING 02PANTNCNT 1200 Westlake N. Suite 209 FRANK H. BENNETT Seattle, Washington 98109 Plnnnfng W"Clor Dear Mr. Tassin: Summarizing our conversation last week, the following comments are made regarding the building now known as the Castle Tavern. The Riverside area shows signs of becoming the one district in Everett which can be revitalized in such a manner as to provide a pleasant shopping or recreational experience for citizens while preserving some of the City's historical and cultural heritage. As you may know, the building Lying on the north side of Hewitt between Pine and Maple Streets is currently undergoing renovation to near its original condition. Remodeling and conversion of your building will equally complement historic preservation efforts in this area. As Joe Kozlovski has also no doubt told you, the City is pursuing plans to enhance its public streets and sidewalks through land- scaping and other improvements. The one potential problem with your plans might be parking which by Ordinance must be provided at the rate of 40 spaces plus one for each 50 square feet in excess of 4000 square feet. If the floor area of the building is less than 4000 square feet, we require one space per 100 square feet. As I told you, this re- quirement can be reduced through the issuance of a variance, provided the Board of Adjustment finds that a hardship is involved and the surrounding area will not be seriously affected. I can of course provide no guarantees of the Board's decision, however, you might take note of the fact that the Board did unanimously approve a parking reduction for the building mentioned previously in this letter. They seemed sympathetic toward the renovation concept.