2611 RAINIER AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

3. Elevation Plan 4. Vicinity Map 5. Nanative Statement 6. Photos of Site 7. Revised Condition #3 from Becky Fauver, Planning Department All of the exhibits are available for inspection at the Hearing Examiner's Office located at 2930 Wetmore Avenue, 8th floor, Everett, Washington. After due consideration of the testimony and evidence presented by the Applicant, testimony and evidence elicited during the public hearing, and as the result of the personal inspection of the subject property and surrounding areas by the Everett Hearing Examiner, the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions constitute the basis of the decision of the Everett Hearing Examiner. FINDINGS OF FACT The Applicant requested approval of construction of a 420 square foot, 19.75 feet high detached garage on property located at 2611 Rainier Avenue, Everett, Washington. EMC 19.7.020.H limits the height of detached accessory structures to a maximum of 15 feet. The Applicant seeks relief from this standard pursuant to the provisions of EMC 19.7.020.K. (exhibit 1, Fauver testimony) 2. The subject property is zoned R-4, Multiple-Family High Density. The proposed garage is projected to be located near the eastem property line adjacent to an alley. (exhibit 1, Fauvertestimony) 3. EMC 19.7.020.K allows the Hearing Examiner to provide relief from the height restrictions of detached accessory structures. In making such relief, the impacts to be considered include: view obstructions; aesthetic impact on surrounding properties and streetscape; the incompatible scale with the dwellings on • surrounding properties; and, the impact on surrounding neighborhood character. (exhibit 1, EN1C & Fauvertestimony) 4. The proposed detached garage would not obstruct any water, territorial, or mountain view. The topography of the site is flat, and the proposed detached garage would be 19.75 feet above this topography. (exhibit 1, Fauver testimony) 5. The subject property is developed with a single-family residence. The surrounding properties include multiple-family structures, as �vell as single-family residences. The proposed structure would be located off an alley which is in the rear of the existing residence. (exhibit 1) 6. Other detached structures on adjacent properties are present. These structures take access off alleys. The proposed structure would not be significantly different than these structures. (exhibit 1) �