1726 HOLBROOK AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

1 . Findings: Exhibit N2 shows that other single-family residences in the area do not meet 20-foot front or five and ten -foot side setback requirements of the R-1 zone. The residence, 1721 Holbrook Avenue, to the north of the subject property was granted a variance in 1983 to allow an addition to an existing carport that encroaches into the front setback by 11 feet. In addition, all residences in the area take access from Holbrook Avenue or Dover Street rather than the alley. Conclusions: The variances will only grant the subject property the same general rights enjoyed by other properties in the same area and zone as the subject property. Criterion No. 4: That the variance is the minimum necessary to allow the subject property the general rights described in Criterion 3. The cantilevered, second floor of the existing residence is approximately 36 feet from the front lot line. The Applicant proposes to enhance the front entrance to the house with a covered porch. Stairs stepping up from the driveway will approach the proposed porch from north and west sides of the porch. Conclusions: As described under Criterion 3, there are several properties in the area that do not meet required setbacks (see Exhibit N2). To construct a two -car garage addition as proposed by the Applicant, the addition must encroach into the 20-foot front setback approximately ten feet to provide adequate space for the porch and stairs, and 21 feet for the two -car garage. The variances are the minimum necessary to allow the subject property the general rights described in Criterion 3. Criterion No. 5: The granting of the variance is consistent with the goals and policies of the Everett General Plan. Findings: The Everett General Plan designates this property as 1.2, Single Family Detached 5-10 Dwellings per gross acre. Conclusions: The use of the subject property for single-family residential purposes is consistent with the Everett General Plan. The granting of the variances is consistent with the goals and politics of the Everett General Plan. Criterion No. 6: The need for the requested variance is not the result of a self-created hardship. Findings: The Applicant did not construct the existing residence. The residence was constructed in 1964. The site plan of the 1964 building permit, Exhibit t15, shows that the residence would be constructed 15 feet from its side lot lines. The City of Everett Planning Department will not issue building permits to modify existing structures that do not meet current zoning code standards without first being certified that the structure is nonconforming. If the structure cannot be certified as being nonconforming, then the structure must be brought into conformance with the zoning code standards or a variance must be granted in order for the City to issue building permits. f