2006/03/01 Council Agenda Packet

7 Commissioner Ebert asked if there were any other questions. There was no response. He asked Mr. Morgan if he would like to speak. Mr. Morgan referred to Exhibit C and explained that there was no difference in the building modulation, slope, and building areas from the original design; however, dormers were added to increase the market value of the structure. They have discussed all the issues with the Fire Department—the building has sprinklers and meets all Fire Department standards. The size of the building has not changed other than the one portion on the back. In regards to the side yard setbacks, they have done multiple buildings in the City of Everett with zero side yard setbacks so it is very common. Affordable housing needs to be provided. All the windows, design treatments, and the roof meet the historical design guidelines. The building is not similar to the Bayside Condominiums. Commissioner Trautman asked if the extension of the back along the alley is an additional 16 feet over the original plan that was approved. Mr. Zlab asked if she was concerned about the alley setback vs. front setback. Commissioner Trautman stated that she was concerned with the alley setback. Mr. Zlab stated that the setbacks have not changed since the original drawing and that there is a zero line setback on the alley and that was done to push the front of the building away from the street to save a 75 foot tall Elm tree. Commissioner Trautman asked if the only change was that the rear turned into a vertical extension as opposed to stepped back in the upper stories. Mr. Zlab responded yes. Motion: Commissioner Dutton made a motion to approve the request as presented by Staff. Commissioner Newland seconded the motion. Vote: Commissioner Simpson, yes; Commissioner Newland, yes; Commissioner Trautman, yes; Commissioner Dutton, yes; Commissioner Dvornick, yes; and Commissioner Ebert, yes. Motion Carried. 5a