4309 OLYMPIC BLVD 2018-01-02 MF Import

Based upon a review of the above record, the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions hereby constitute the basis of the decision of the Everett Hearing Examiner. FINDINGS OF FACT The Applicant is the owner of the property at 4309 Olympic Boulevard, Everett, Washington. He submitted an application to allow a two-story 21 feet by 24 feet, detached garage to be developed on the subject property. The proposed garage would be 22 feet high. EMC 19.7.020.H restricts the height of a detached garage in an R-1, Single -Family Detached Low Density zone to 15 feet, unless an exception is allowed pursuant to EMC 19.7.020.K. (exhibit 1, staff report; Ingalsbe testimony) 2. As noted, the subject property is zoned R-1, Single -Family Detached Low Density. The Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as 1.2, Single -Family Detached, 5-10 dwelling units per gross acre. (exhibit 1, staff report) 3. The detached garage would be developed off Olympic Boulevard and would be in front of an existing single-family residence. It would be near the west lot line. The second floor of the proposed garage would be accessed by exterior stairs on the west side of the garage, but there would be no direct access frcm the garage to the residence. (exhibit 1, staff report) 4. The roof pitch of the detached ga age would be similar to the existing residence. The siding and roofing materials would be compatible with the existing residence. There are no other accessory buildings on -site. (exhibit 1, staff report; exhibit 4, narrative statement) 5. The subject property is a 25,200 square foot parcel with significant amounts of forested area. There is a stream near the northeast comer of the site. With the detached garage, there would be no impact to views from the property. No commenis were received from adjoining property owners on impacts of views. (exhibit 1, staff report) 6. There have been no other height exceptions for structures on -site. (exhibit 1, staff report) CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Jurisdiction 2