1610 W MUKILTEO BLVD 2018-01-02 MF Import

,0i j r. .� BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND ORDER VARIANCE NO. 7-88 Based upon the written request, for a variance from the City's zoning code by: Lawrence Wicken 2232 Baker Everett, WA 9B201 hereinafter referred to as "Applicant," for a variance from E.M.C. 19.14.060, Height., to allow: construction of a single family residence that would be 35 feet in height instead of the 28 feet allowed by Code. on the following described property: Lots 1 through 6, Block 2, Queen Anne Addition to Everett commonly known as: 16Rx Mukilteo Blvd. The Board of Adjustment., following a public hearing on said application held on April 4, 1988 and further having reviewed all testimony, makes the following Findings, Conclusions and Order: VARIANCE CRITERIA: Findings and Conclusions: Criterion dl: 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. a. Finding: The Applicant wishes to construct a single family residence on property which fronts on Mukilteo Boulevard south of the bridge which is between Glenwood and Greeley. The site is approximately 10 to 12 feet below the deck of the bridge. Access to the site is via the alley on the south. The Applicant wishes to build up so the living area won't be looking directly at the side of the bridge and also to take advantage of a partial view of the Sound from the upper floor looking to the northwest. b. Conclusion: There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances applying to the subject property that do not apply generally to other property in the vicinity and zone. Criterion 92: 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. a. Finding: There are other properties in this zone that have a view of the Sound, and since the height limitation in this zone was recently changed from 35 feet in height to 28 feet in height, there are other homes in the zone that are 35 feet in height.. b. Conclusion: The variance is necessary to allow the Applicant a property right possessed by others in this vicinity and zone.