1001 E MARINE VIEW DR SITE WORK AND UTILITIES 2018-01-01 MF Import

Narrative Statement - Specific Evaluation Criteria I. 'fhis variance is necessary because of relatively sreep topography across die subject site which makes vehicular access and on-site parking difficult. In order to limit the amount of slope to 10 percent along the north access drive�vay, it is necessary to raise the elevation of the eastem portion of the site. This can be accomplished with the introduction of a retaining wall adjacent to the east property line overlooking the Burlington Northern railroad tracks. The construction of such a retaining wall will require a variance. 2. The variance will not be materially detrimental to property in the area or to the City as a whole. The only adjacent property significandy uffected would be the Burlington Northem railroad tracks cast of thc subject site. The proposed retaining wall is not expected to have any detrimental aRect on the railroad, but should in fact, have a positive impact by creating an ell'ective barcier aeainst ille�al trespass. The City as a whole will probably notexperience any change as a result of the requested variance. 3. This variance will only grant the subject property the same general rights enjoyed by other property in the same area and zone as the subject property. The proposec� retaining wall will allow this property to be fully developed as permitted under current zoning. Other properties in the neighburhood have already realized their full development potential. No increase is requested over and above the current code allowance. 4. The variance is the minimum necessary to allow the subject property the general rights described in Criteria #3. The proposed retaining wall will be constructed to provide the minimum workable slopes for vehicle access and parking. No additional benefits will be gained from the wnstniction of the proposed retaining wall. 5. The granting of the variance is not inconsistenl �vith the goals and policies of the Everett General Plan. The proposed variance will allow the subject site to be developed as pertnitted under the current zoning wltich is consistent with the goals and policies of the Everett General Plan. 6. The need Cor the requested variance is not the result of a self-created hardship. This variance is needed because of existing site topography which is a naturally occurring condition.