3525 ROCKEFELLER AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

CITY OF EVERETT PLANNING DIRECTOR DECISION Review Process II #02-011 January 27, 2003 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Construction of a duplex approximately seven feet from the existing duplex. The applicant proposes to deviate from EMC 19.15.100, which requires a ten -foot building setback between the first floor of buildings and a 20-foot setback between the second floor of buildings. APPLICANT: Rod Wickham 2812 Colby Avenue Everett, WA 98201 PROJECT LOCATION: 3525 Rockefeller Avenue ZONING: R-3, Multiple Family Medium Density GENERAL PLAN: 1.6, Multiple Family, 20-29 units/acre Contact Person: Steve Ingalsbe Phone: (425) 257-8731 Chapter 15 of the Everett Municipal Code (EMC) states that an applicant may propose and the Planning Director (using Review Process 11) may allow an applicant to deviate from certain development standards and/or Multiple Family Design Guidelines provided that the proposal satisfies the evaluation criteria contained in Subsection 15.010.D.3 of the City of Everett Zoning Code. The following applicable criteria established in Subsection 15.010.D.3 of the City of Everett Zoning Code, Modification of Development Standards and Design Guidelines, are used to evaluate the proposed development. 1. The unique characteristics of the subject property and/or its surroundings and how they will be protected or enhanced by modifying the development standards or design guidelines. Findings: The subject property has an existing church on site that will be removed. There are residential uses to the north and south of the property, an alley to the east, and a two way street to the west. Conclusions: There are no unique characteristics of the site or surrounding properties. 2. The positive characteristics of the proposed development and whether such characteristics could be provided by compliance with the development standards and/or design guidelines proposed to be modified. Findings: The proposed duplex will have side -by -side units with porches facing the street. Conclusions: There is only 42 feet of width between the north property line and the existing duplex. A five-foot setback from the north property line and a ten -foot setback from the existing duplex are required. This reduces the width of the existing duplex to 27 feet. This prohibits the construction of a side -by -side duplex with reasonable width to