2005 W MUKILTEO BLVD 2016-01-01 MF Import

subject property that confoimed to the zoning code in effect when th� improvement was constructed. a. b. Findin : The applicant has stated that the variance is necessary becaus�: the zoning code limits the square footage of accessory buildings to 1,000 square feet. The existing garage structure is 1,400 square feet. The proposed 553 square foot addition would result m a total square footage of the structure of 1,953 square feet. Conclusions: The subject site consists of an existing single family residence with two detached accessory buildings. A 700 squaze foot building near the house and the 1,400 squaze foot bmlding that the 553 square foot expansion is proposed for. 'fhe ewsting accessory bwldings exceed the maximum allowable accessory buildmg space by 1,100 sq��are feet. The 1a653 square feet above thet1,000 square f ot limit B space to Criterion No. 2: That the variance w►ll not be materially detrimental to the property in the area of the subject property or to the City as a whole. a. b. Fin in • The applicant has stated that the variance wi�� not be materially detrimental to properties in the area as it is only willnobblcek or m�pair the vievrtof s�u ounding propertiess. It Concluaions: No adverse comments have been received at this time. Criterioo No. 3: That the variance will oniY B��t the rights enjoyed by other property in the property. Fin in : The applicant has stated that the lot sizes in this area on an average are larger and that an accesso� e5 uilding of this size would not be detnmental to these prope Goncluaioos: The lots in this area of the city aze typically larger than the average lot y e, howBever the� � st not accessory building space alread existin and p p typical. subject property the same general same area and zone as the subject a. LQ ri ri N 4: That the variance �s the minimum necessary to allow the subject property the general rights described in Criterion 3.