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a. �F ndines: Thc subjecl property is a 45' x 120' lot localed in a multiplc family <br />zone. The 10% limitation for accessory buildings in the multiple family zones <br />would only allow for a 540 sq.ft. catport or garage, while the same lot in a single <br />family zone would be allowed an 810 sq.ft. carport or garage. The Planning <br />Department is cuttently revising the Ivlultiple Family Standards Scction of the <br />Zoning Code to address this and other issues. <br />The variance will allow for weather covered parking for the tenants and provide <br />added security for the new four-plex building. <br />b, ('onclusions: The proposed carport will pruvide a more desirable parking <br />arrangement Ihan the typical exposed surface lcvcl parking off the allcy. <br />C'riterion No. 2: <br />That the variance will not bc materially detrimental to t.�c property in thc arca of the subject <br />property or to the City as a whole. <br />a, Fi in • The applicant has stated that the proposed carpoR will not be <br />detrimental to othcr property owners in the area or the City as a whole and will <br />provide pazking similar to sunounding properties. <br />b, ('onclucions: A letter in support of the variance was submitted at tlie hearing by <br />adjacent property owner Art SkotdaL (Exhibit #4) <br />�rtcrion No. 3: <br />That the variance will only grant the subject property the same general rights enjoyed by other <br />property in the same area and zonc as the subjcct properiy. <br />a. Findinas: The applicant has stated that no special rights will be granted the <br />subjcct property and that the parking situation will be in keeping �vith surrounding <br />properties. <br />The proposed carport will meet all setback requirements from the property lines. <br />b, Conclecions: There are many existing garage and carport structures in Uie nordi <br />Everett area that do not mee[ the current zoning code requirements for size and <br />rear yard coverage. Specificall��, the property across the alley from the subject site <br />has a large carport wliich extcnds from property line to property line. Also, more <br />recently a four car garage For a new four-plex at 2207 Grand Ave. <br />('riterion No. 4: <br />That the variance is die minimum necessary to allow thc subject property the general rights <br />described in Criterion 3. <br />a, iF ncl'�: See Critcria #3. <br />b, onc usi : See Criteria #t3 <br />