1123 RAINIER AVE 2018-01-01 MF Import

21. The variance is granted for the limited purpose of reduced parking for the senior citizen residential complex on-site. Other similar facilities in the community have been granted comparable variances. (Wood testimony) 22. The grant of the variance is consistent with the goals and policies of the Everett General Plan. It provides fair and equal housing opportunities for the elde�ly. (Staff report) 23. The grant of the variance is not a seif�reated hardship.' Because of the need for additional elderiy housing and limited space within the City, the need was created by the market rether than the Appiicant. (Staff report, Wood testimony, Fancher testimony) JurisdkHon: The Hearing Examiner of fhe City of Ev�erett has jurisdictional authority to hold a hearing and to issue the decision. Thaf authority is set f�Rh in EMC 2.23.13G. Based on the above findings, the Hearing Examiner errters the /o/bwing conc/usions: Senior Services of Snohomish County (Applicant) requested approval of a shoR subdivision of three lots on lat 2 of Short Plat No. 5-92 Ixated at Rainier Avenue and 12th Street, Everett, Washington (subject property). Phaae I of the proposal will consiat of development of lot 2A aa depicted on the plat mep with 50 multiple-family units. Phases II and III will be construded in the future with 100 additional multiple-family units. The ApplicaM also seeks a veriance for reduction in partcing irom the required two spaces per unit to one pa�lciny space per unit. (Finding 1) 2. For a short subdivision to be grartted within the City of Everett, the critaria of EMC 18.20.060 must be satisfied. With adherence to the conditions as set forth herein and compliance with the development requirements far R�4, Multiple- Family Residential zones, the proposal is consistent with those aiteria. (Findings 17 - 20) 3. The proposal for the short subdivision is in the public use and ir�terest. It will provide additional housing for the communiry and, in perticular, housiny for the senior atizens of the community. (Finding 6) 4. The proposed short subdivision has been evaluated pursuant to the requirements of the City of Everett for public safety, heafth, and general welfare. The proposal is wnsistent with these standerds because it will provide reasonable housing for the elderly that is convenie�, safe, and consistent with development in the area. (Finding 6) 5