5131 HARBOR LN 2016-01-01 MF Import

Description of Variance Request The Kleins are applying for variance relief from Section 19.12.060 Height Limitations, Chapter 19.12 RS Single Family Suburban Zone. This section stipulates that "No building shall exceed 25 feet above the average elevation at the foot of the building". The Kleins propose, as indicated by their response� to questions 1-4, that there are unique circumstances affecting their property which justify relief from this zoning constraint. The Kleins propose that a modified height limit of 31 feet above the average elevation at the foot of the building be allowed for this piece of property. A set of architectural plans and elevations (Exhibit F) is attached to this variance application which illustrate the dimension of the proposed variance. � .i :• .�- u .� � . . . - - ..- _ The Klein prop�arty, Parcel 9 of Harbor Ridge �ubdivision, is a unique piece of property in many respects. Most significantly, it is the highest and most southerly parcel in the Harbor Ridge Development. Because of this, Parcel 9 is located uphill and in the opposite direction from the water and mountain views which were enjoyed by its downhill northerly neighbers. To the east and west, its contiguous neighbors are located approximately 250 and 900 feet respectively from the proposed residential building site, and are situated in the ravine below or the ridge one ravine away from the building site. On the southern edge, the contiguous parcel is a large undeveloped tract of timberland which is owned by Pope Resources and for which there are no development plans. This tract of land is not accessed by any existing roads. In the City of Everett Comprehensive Plan it is designated as an RS zone, but indicated to be separated from the Klein proporty by a designated "transition area". The liklihood of redevelopment in the near future is very remote, and even if development were to occur, it would be separated by the "transition area" from the Klein property, and would most likely orient to the east rather than uphill to the north (toward the Klein parcel). Because of its unique relationship to its contiguous neighbors, the only parcel which will view the Klein residence, is the northerly parcel, Parcel 8 of Harbor Ridge which is owned by Henry and Delores Borys. Because this parcel is located downhill and northerly of the Klein parcel, the future residence will orient to the northeast (Mt. �