904 GRAND AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

, � !��d� D i I� u D SEP 2 0 1988 .... ........................... ............... UII�Y Ur EVERETT Public works Uept. BOARD OF �Q7USTlIBIiT FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND ORDSR VARIAI7CB NO. 28-88 Based upon the written request for a variance from the City's zoning code by: Peter K. Challman 904 Grand Everett, WA y8201 hereinafter referred to as "Applicant," for a variance from E.M.C. 19.14.060, Heiqht Limitations, to allow the addition of dormers 'out of attic space at the west side (back) of an existing single family structure. The existing structure is approximately 32 feet 'hiqh and the dormers will be lower than the existinq peak; ;however, they will be higher than the 28 feet allowed by the current zoning code. 'on the property commonly known as: 904 Grand The Board of adjustment, followinq a public hearinq on said 'application held on datl and further having reviewed all testimony, makes the following Findings, Conclusions and Order: ,I� ,1� eb, �f , � , �f • � That there have been exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applying to the subject property or as to the in- tended use thereof that do not apply generally to other properties in the seme vicinity or zone. i a. Findina: The subject property consists of an existinq ; two-story structure with a full basement and a 680 ' square foot attic on a larqe 25,500 square foot lot. I The applicant is proposinq to convert the attic to ! habitable space because of his qrowinq family size. To be able to make use of the 680 square feet of attic floor space, he wishes to add dormer windows to the west end of the existing structure in order to provide adequate head room. The dormers will be on the rear of the house and the dormer roof line will not extend above the 32 foot height of the existinq roof. The zoning code was changed in January of 1988 to allow only a 28 foot heiqht limit in this zone; however, since this is an older neiqhborhood, most of the homes in the area exceed the 28 foot heiqht limitation. The Applicant does not wish to make an addition to the house at the ground level in order to maintain the home's oriqinal architectural style. L' . _�•;.., ,.._ = �,n: : • - PP Y 9 __ _ l.ara ..re �tnusual c rcumstances a 1 n to theyproperty and use due to the desire to maintain the architectural style of the hoae and still be able to provide more livinq space for a growinq family. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and en- joyment of a substantial property right of the appellant pos sessed by the owners of other properties in the same vicinity or zone. -i-