2518 MONROE AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

STAFF REPORT TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCE i12-85 Date: June 259 1985 Applicant: Location of Property: Requested Action: Existing Zoning: Existing Land Use: Adjacent Land Use/Zoning: Exhibits: 1. Staff Report 2. Vicinity Map 3. Plot Plan 4. Narrative Statement George Carvell 2518 Monroe Ave. Everett, WA 98201 2518 Monroe Ave. A request to rebuild and enlarge the existing garage which now sits one foot from the side property line. R-2 Single Family Res. North: SF/R-2 South: SF/R-2 East: SF/R-2 West: SF/R-2 FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS 1. That there have been exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applying to the subject property or as to the intended use thereof that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity or zone. Finding: The lot is 62 feet 6 inches x 115 feet. The existing garage sets one foot from the side property line. The applicant is proposing to rebuild at the same location. If allowed to rebuild, it would require that the applicant be on adjacent property for construction. Conclusion: Staff has not supported side setback requirements less than three feet unless the applicant has an easement from adjacent property. 2. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the appellant possessed by the owners of other properties in the same vicinity or zone. Finding: Most accessory buildings that are in the older platted areas of Everett don't maintain sideyard setbacks, however, they are adjacent to other accessory buildings and take access off of alleys. Conclusion: This accessory structure is not consistent with other structures in older platted areas which take access off of alleys. 1521G