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, 1 1 I R-2H and has an Historic Overlay designation. A roof pitch for a structure in such zone in Evereti is required to be a 6:12 pitch unless a deviation is issued. As part of the proposal submitted to the City, the Applicant sought a deviation and requested thal the easi and west roof slopes of the proposed structure have a 4:12 roof pitch. (Giffen testimony) 2. The City of Evereit enacted Ordinance No. 2547-01 on October 15, 2001. Section 11 of the Ordinance established standards for roof lines in Historic Overlay zones. Section 11 reads: All new buildings, including infill dweilings, shall feature roofs which slope a minimum of 6:12 vertical to horizontal ratio, and a maximum of 12:12 vertical to horizontal ratio, except for detached garages and building additions less than two hundred (200) square feet are not required to have pitched roofs if the design is compatible with the existing slruclure. In another section of Ordinance No. 2547-01, deviations from requirements of the underlying zoned district, including deviations from roof pitch standards, are ailowed (sea Ordinance No. 2547-01, Section 2(B)(1)(d)). (Ordinance No. 2547- U1, as provided in exhibit 7) 3. A deviation from the requirements of the underlying zone disirict is considered a deviation rather than a variance because it is not based on unusual circumstances or physical hardship, but on the quality of the proposed design. The proposed design is intended "to prorr�ote well-designed and innovative housing which may not slrictly comply with the established standards and guidelines, but which meets the intent of the Standards and Guidelines". (Ordinance No. 2547-01, Section 2(B),I 4. A deviation request of an applicant is considered by the Everelt Historical Commission (Commission). The Commission's authority is a "recommendation as a guide" to the Everetl Planning Director. (Ordinance No. 2547-01, Saction 2(8), as provided in exhibit 7) The recommendation is made based on consideration of: (a) the unique characteristics of the property and/or surroundings and how they will be protected and/or enhanced by lhe deviation; (b) the posici��e charackeristics of the proposed development and whether such characteristics could be provided by compliance with the standards and guidelines; and (c) whether the proposed design miligates the impacts that could be caused by deviation from the staidards. (Ordinance No. 2547-01, Section 2(8)(3), as provided in exhibit 7; and as quoted in exhibit 1, staf(report, page 3) 5. Because the proposed project is in an Historic Overlay neighborhood, the Commission was requirEd to review the project and ihe requested deviation. The Commission, who held a public hearing on February 14, 2007, heard the 3