920 GRAND AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

Criterioe No. 3: That the variance will only grant the subject property the same general rights enjoyed by other property in the sanie area and zone as the subject property. . a. �ii1�g:. The applicant states that there are many examples of other gazages built wiUun the 5;oot setback in the neighborhood. The fact that there are so many exceptions substaatiates the need for the request. (See Exhibit #6) b. Conclusions: There are a number of gazages in the immediate azea that do not meet the required 5 foot setback requirement. The majority of these structures were established prior to 1956 and aze considered "grandfathered" or legal non-conforming. The zoning code allows for legal non-conforming gazage structures to be rebuilt in the same location with the same or greater setbacks. However, any proposed new garage structures are required to meet the minimum setback requirements. No variances have been granted for any new gazage structures to havc a lesser setback than required by zoning code in the azea of the subject property. �iterioo No. 4• That the variance is the minimum necessary to allow the subject property the general rights described in Criterion 3. a. EiIIlljpE�: See Criteria #3. b. Conclusions: See Criteria #3 Criterion No. 5• The granting of the variance is consistent with the goals and policies of the Everett General Plan. a. Ejp�illg�: The Everett General Plan designates this property as 1.2 Single Family Detached. b. Conclusioas: The proposed use of the subject property is consistent with the Everett General Plan. Criferion No.�: The need for the requested variance is not the result of a self-created hazdship. a. Findine�� The applicant has stated that the need for the requested variance is not the result of a self created hazdship, but is necessary to preserve the sensitive bluff azea that has already been undermined by the gazage in its existing location and to provide safe exit to the street from 920 Grand Avenue. b. Conclusions: The location of the new gazage is approximately 110 feet away from the bluff on the subject propeRy. The typical depth necessary for vehicle tum-azound