2511 MELVIN AVE A&B 2018-01-01 MF Import

-z�}=� � We ern 13322 Highway 99 South • Evereti, Washington 98204 �_� rveyors �45-1594 355-2776 ` Inc. ; _ NARRATIVE STATEMENT PROPOSFD PROJECT• The applicant is proposing to build at some time in the future two four unit apartments. These four unit apartments will be on individual lots, each lot will be approximately 6,400 sq, ft. The applicant wishes to provide covered parking for each structure. in order to do this the carporta must extend into the required front yard setback 8' , which would make it necessary to reduce the front yard setback to 12 � feet from the required 20' . This would allow the applicant to provide covered parking as proposed. Each lot is being developed so that they may be individually sold. A• That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditiona applyinq to the subject property or ae to the intended use thereof, that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity or zone; 1. The property frontage ie on Melvin Avenue, this street is a dead end at Interstate 5. The proposed project would not impact thia street because it is likely that it will not continue and is of an adequate width already, that beinq 60' right-of-way. 2 . The lot wi.dth and depth are 50' by 128 ' . It is difficult for Multiple Family Units to build on lots of this width and depth and provide additional amenities such as covered parking. The living areas are approxi.mately 800 sq, ft. for each unit. B• That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the appellant possesse3 by the owners of other properties in the same vicinity or zone; 1. The applicant could build his project without the variance. He could provide a parking area 5' from front property line, however, because he wishes to provide covered parking he must conform to setbacks af 20 ' for structures. LAND USE CON5ULTANTS -- ----- _ __ CIVIL ENGINEERS • LAND SURVEYORS _ _ - -- -------- - _ ENGINEERING CORPORATION