5131 HARBOR LN 2016-01-01 MF Import

BOARU OF ADJUSTMENT FINDINGS� CONCLUSIONS AND ORDER YAHIANCE N0. 1-87 Based upon tlie Written request tor a variance from the Ciiy's zoning code by: Steve and Norlanna Klein 4924 33rd Ave. E. Everett, WA 98204 hereinafter referred to as "Applicant,'" for a variance from E.M.C. 1:'.12.060, Height Limitations, to allow: construction of a single family re::idence that would be 31 feet in height instead of the 25 feet allowed by Code. on the following described property: Lot 9, Plat of HarUor Ridge commonly ImoWn as: (number to be assi�ud) Harbor l,ane The Hoard of Adjustment, following a public hearing on said application held on March 2, 1987 and further I�aving revieNed ali testimony, makes tbi Following Findings, Conclusions and Order: FINDINGS ANU CON(:LUSIONS: 1. That there have been exceptional or ext[•aordinary circumstances or conditions applying to the subjeut property or as to the intended use thereof that do not apply generall;✓ to other properties in the same vicinity or zone. Finding: Al1 of the lots in the Plat of Harbor Ridge enjoy mountain and water views to the north and east or west. Lot 9 is the highest and most southerly parcel in this developcoent and so needs the additional height to enjoy their vieu Which might otherwise be blocked by structures to the north. Covenants on the plat limit height of the structures on lots 1 through lots 8 to 24 feet in height in order to protect their vieWs but does not place that restriction on Lot 9• To the east and West, Lot 9 is separated from other l�omes by ridges and ravines and a disLance of 250 to 9('0 feet. The property to the south is undeveloped timberland, presently not accessed by existing roads, that will uLtimately gain access from the south and would most likely orient to the east rather than uphill towards �ot 9. In addition, the Southwest Everett Comprehensive Plan designates the area to the south as Re:,idential (Attached/Detached) 8-12 dwelling units per acre with a transition area separating it from the Harbor Ridge Plat to the north. Conclusion: Oaing to the uniqueness of its location, elevation, and separation from neighboring parcels, there are extraordinary circumstances applying to Parcel 9 whi�h do not apply to its northerly nelghbors or to other typical R-S parcels.