4931 NICHOLS PL 2016-01-01 MF Import

Steve Bar�iow Cons�ruction Variance 14--89 Page -5- 18. Other variances have been granted in the area for the reduction of front yards and side yards. A variance at 516 Morgan Road was granted in December, 1987 and a variance For a side yard reduction at 2522 Viewcrest Avenue was granted. Zt is noted, however, that all variances stand on their own merit and are considered separately. CONCLUSIONS 1. The application is for Lhe approval of a variance from the reduction of the side yard and front yard setbacks at 4931 Yichols Place, Everett, Washington. The Applicant requests approval of a 6' 2" side yard setback instead of the 7' 6" setback and requests an 18' front yard setback inatead of the required 20' setback. (It is noted that the 20' setback was granted as part of a variance from the required 35' setback as required in EMC 19.12.(150.) 2. The Bverett Hearing Examiner has jurlsdictional authority to liold the hearing and to issue a decision. This authority is pursuant to the provisions of Ordlnance 111323-87, Sectlon 12.A(1)H. It is also granted pursuant to the fact that the Hearing Examiner has made decisions with regard to variance and land use permits on this subject property. 3. In order for a variance to be granted within the City of Everett, the criteria of &NC 19.70.060 must be sa[isfied. These criteria are satisfied. 4. Exceptional and extraordinary circumstances exlst, including the slope of the subject property and the confusion that resulted because of administrative comments o¢ the building plane and permits for the subject property. 5. The variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of the substantial property right. 6. A variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to the property. 7. Thc granting of the variance will not adversely effect the Comprehensive General Plan of the City of Everett. DHCISION Based upon the praceding Findinga of Facts and Conclusions, the testimony and evidence submitted at the public hearing and upon the impreasions of the Bverett Hearing Examiner of the site view, it is hereby ordered that the variance for the reduction of the front yard setback from 20' to 18' and a reduction of the side yard setback from 7' 6" to 6' 2" on property located at 4931 �ichols Place, Everett, Washington, is granted.