2414 W MUKILTEO BLVD 2016-01-01 MF Import

c � • • .�.. ,� BOARD OF ADJU3iMENi FINDINGS� CONCLUSIONS AND ORDER VARIANCE N0. 18-87 Hased upon the written request for a variance fYom the City's zor'.ng code by: Alvin L. Becktell 2414 Mukilteo Boulevard Everett, WA 98203 hereinafter referred to as "Applicant,^ for a variance from E.M.C. 19.72.050(B), Sideyard, to allow: a three foot side yard setback instead of the seven and one—half feet required by Clty Code. on the folloWing described property Hest 100 ft. of Lot 2; Block 3r Plat of Darlington commonly known as: 2414 Mukilteo Blvd. The Board of Adjustment, following a publie heating on sald appllcation held on August 3, 1987 and further having reviewed all testimony, makes the following Findings, Conclusions and Order: VANIANCE CRITERIA: Findings and Conelusions: Criterfon it: That there have been exceptional or extraordinery circumstances or conditions applying to the subject property or as tc the intended uae thereof that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vieinity or zone. a. Findlne: This is an oldet home, built in 1928 prior to the Zoning Code, It ha� had several edditlons, mosb recently in �! dune 1g82. The lot has adequate aquare fcotage, but the ' placement of the existing houae on the lot requites that the proposed garage be accessed by Lhe existing gravel driveway ebutEing Lhe exst property line. b. Conelusions If the site was vacant, there would be ample room to lay out the buildings within the required setback; however, the faet of the location of Lhe exlsting house is the exceptional circumstance that necessitete� the request for variance. Criterion 12: That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantlal property rlght of the appellant possessed by the owne�s of other propertiea in the same viclnity or zone. a. Finding: The Zoning Code requires that single family residents provide a minimum of trro off—street parking spaees. Residenees in this zone and area commonly meet thls parking requirement by providing both a garage and drivewey to ._�... .�..... .,.,:�. ,.�., .,... �..:.�. . „'S