7601 RIDGEWOOD DR 2018-01-01 MF Import

iciterion 112: That such variance is necessary for the preservation and en�oyment oL � substantial property right of the appellant possessed by the owners of other properties in the same vi�inity or zone. .s. Pinding: The subject site is part of a small area zoned R-3 in the Plat oi Valley View, the majorit:y of which is zoned R-1. The existing multi-family structurea to the east and west are providing setbacks to Code and are not built out to the mazimum density permitted, as they are providing more than 3500 square feet of lot area pcz dwelling unit. b. Conclusion: Granting this variance is not necessary for ,�� the preaervation and en�oyment of a substantial property ') right of the appellaat poesessed by the o�+ners of other �i properties in the same vicinity and zone, since other t`" multi-family structures in [he area are meeting Zoning ' Code requirements. Crit�rion 113: That the authorization of such variance will n�t be � materially detrimental tr, r.he public welEare or in�urious to property in the vicinity or zone in which the property is located. a. Findin : The site plan submitted showa no amenitiea such as usable open space and a frant yard free from parking, such as would be suitable in a low-denaity multi-family zone ad�acent to an area zoned and built out to substantial single family hames. The site plan as propoaed has the following Public Works concerna: 1) The p.irking arrangement shown on the provided drawinF;s aay be difficult for vehicle movement. The arrangament appears to meet our S[andard dimensions for parking layout, bu[ the close proaimity of building corners may provide an unnecessary hazard which could be avoided if this variance were not granted. 2) Those units ehos�n on Lot 4 would be large enough fur three bedrooms, which would require ttiro parking space:a each for a total of eight spaces required by Code. There would not be enough room for the two eztra parking spaces if this variance was granted. The Fire Department is opposed to issuing variaacea for setbacks to multi-family dWellings. Firefighting and reacue operations are very difficult in such restricted areas, particularly in multi-story buildings. Puget Power commented they intend to fully utilize the easement for future transmission liaes and any parking in the easement would require a consent agreement between Puget Power and the developer/property owner. b. Conclusion: Authorization of this variance could be detrimental to future tenants of the multi-family structures and also a detrimen[ [o che adjacent single family development since the f�ont yards would be used for parking. -2-