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buildings would require the buildings to become one large building since the lot is no[ large enough <br /> to accommodate three, threc-srory residences. Sincc the buildings f'ace towards Buder Strect, the <br /> cast wall of tlie residenlial unit adjacent to Gast �farine View Drivc must be enhanced �vith <br /> addit�onal windows, different siding materials, additional landscaping, or by other measures. <br /> 3. 'Clie arrangemcnt of buildings and open spaces as they� relnte to other buildings and/or uses <br /> ou thc subject properh� and ou surrounding propertics. <br /> PindinRs: The single-family resi�ences are arrangcd to provide adequate open spacc to the frout. <br /> rcar, and sidcs of cach residential unit. A utininmm of 400 syuare fect of opcn space is requimd <br /> for eacl� residential unit per L'�4C 19.040.I3. Approximately 400 squarc feet of open space will be <br /> pro��ided to thc hack of cach residcntial unit. In addition, there will be approsimalely 30 feet of' <br /> open space bct�vice�i 13uUcr Strcct and thc Gont of each residcntial unit. <br /> Conclusions: Adequate apen spacc tvill bc provide�. <br /> 4. Visual impact to surrounding properties caused b�� parking fhcilities in the proposed <br /> de��clopment ancl whether such iropacts are Iess th:m ��ould resull from compliance ��•ith the <br /> devclopment standards and/or desigtt guidelines proposcd to be modifictl. <br /> rin�inas: Six off-streei parking spaces arc required. 'l�he spaces will be accesse� from the allcy as <br /> rcyuircd by 1:�4C 19.15.070. A fivc-foot widc landscaped strip will hc providcd along U�e north <br /> lut linc. <br /> Conclusions: Required landscaping arouncl �he perimeter of tLe property ���ill reduce visual impacts. <br /> �. Does lhe proposed desigu miligate lhe impacts Ihat could be caused b�' relaxatiou of the <br /> standards ���hicli urc proposcd lo bc modified'? <br /> Pindin�;s: '1'hc front fa4adcs of Il�c proposc� single-fatuily residences pro��ide modulation, <br /> prominenl co��ered porches, and use of Jifferent siding materials. <br /> Condusions: 1�he rcduced sctbacks bct���cen Ihc resi�lcntial units do not intpact adjaccnt propertics. <br /> C. If Ihe dc�'eloprocnt proposcs greater building hciglit thon permitted by lhe zone in ���1►icl� <br /> tlic ��tro��crh� is locatcd, docs Ihc incrcasc in building hcigLl result in an incrcnsc in lhe uscaUlc <br /> open space on lhe propert�� o��cr ���hal ���ould be pro��ided b}' mceting lhe deeelopntent <br /> standards and dcsign guidcliucs proposcd to bc modiGed'? <br /> Pindines: 7'he buildings are built taller tl�an widcr. 'I'his t�'pically incrcases the amuunt o( open <br /> spacc. <br /> Conclusions: 'Chc buildings arc tallcr rathcr thau �vidcr ���hich incrcascs thc amount of opcn space. <br /> 7. If the de��clopment proposes grealer building hcight than permilted by the zmie in ���I�icl� <br /> lhc properl�� is locatcd, does lhc increase in building height impact lhe views or pri��ac}� of <br /> abutting residentiaily zoucd propertics? <br /> Pindines: 1'he subject site slopes duwn Irom Q�c alley to Gast Alarinc View Drive by <br /> approzimatcly 20 fect. 'I'l�ero are ��ie���s of thc Snohomish Ri��er and the Cascades to the east from <br /> 13uUer Su•ect �u�d ncarby residences. The proposed residence nest to the alley, unit C> will be at a <br /> higher elevation aud therefore ha��e the grcatest impact on views. Unit C ���ill be approximatel}� 26 <br /> feet in height abo��e [he allev. Notice signs have l�ecn ��I:�ccd on lhe subjcct site. No public <br /> cutnments ha��e been recei��ed <br /> / <br /> 4 <br />