1219 W MUKILTEO BLVD 2016-01-01 MF Import

in said space without a variance, however, such a modifica- tion of the proposed addition would require major alterations of the existing structure and would reduce the benefits that could be enjoyed from the subject property which are currently enjoyed by other properties in the surrounding vicinity. 4. If the variance is denied, an unnecessary hardship will continue with respect to use and enjoyment of the property. The bedrooms are located on the second floor and are presently very small and, because of their configuration, will not readily accommodate modern bedroom furniture. The existing structure was constructed in approximately 1926 and was laid out so that the only bathroom is located on the first level below the bedrooms and is extremely small. Because of the existing configuration of the residence, no one bedroom is sufficient in and of itself and it is extremely inconvenient to have to utilize the bathroom on the floor below. Further, the house as constructed does not take any advantage of the view available in the manner enoyed by the surrounding properties. Moreover, the existing driveway and entrance and exit to and from Mukilteo Boulevard is somewhat hazardous and the hazard could be substantially reduced by permitting the construction as proposed. The proposed addition would allow the construction of a master bedroom and bath on the second level, an enlargement of the kitchen and a family room off of that, all located in the same approximate location —S— J z 0 -i c� m �� --i T ..� cn x m 0 co m o � �c o; m �z _ .� m .o z �_ .. .. -i cn � � oa �n �m x m �-+ N O o r c� m TN ,� m z t-� �r • m a z -a s a z -i x � z 0 -� .-. � m