4027 4TH ST SE 2018-01-01 MF Import

The proposed variance would allow fcr the use of a retsinirg wail to accommodate ihe existing road grade and roadside drainage. The applicant has stated that this rrethod of construction will allov: for pedestrian and vehicular traffic to enjoy the use of 4"' Sfreei with no noticeable di(ference in their walkina or driving experience. b. Conclusions: The propose� building location is bounded c,n all sides by City owned property. There are no immediate neiyhbors within ciose proximity to lhe development. Criterion No. 4: That the variance is the minimum necessary to aGov: the subject property the general rights described in Criterion 3. a. Findi�c,�s: See Criteria #3 b. Conclusions: See Crileria i�3 Criterion No. 5: The granting of the variance �s consislent with the goals and policies of the Everett General Plan. a. Findinqs: The Everett General Plan designates thi� property as 2.SD, Public/Quasi Public Facilities Urban cstuarine. Conclusions: The proposed use o( the subject property for a maintenance building to support an existing water pulluticn control facility is consistent with the Everett General Plan. Criterion No. 6: The need (or lhe requested varianc� is n�t the result of a self- created hardship. Findinqs: The applicant has stated that the use of a retaining wall on the one side of the building is an accepted enginee�ing desig� practice for preventing flood damage to structures, while mainiaii iing the grade and drainage pattern along 4"' Street SE. The entire site is designated as Rural Flood Fringe District which indicates property that lies beyond the liinits of the (loodway. Floodwaters in this area are usually shallow and slow moving. The City defines flood proofing as a"combination o(siructural provisions, changes or adjustm,ents to properties and slructures subject to fl�oding, pnmarily lor the reduction or elimination o( (lood damages to properties, water and sanitary (acilities, structures and contents o( huildings in a flood hazard aiea." The subject structure wil' meet the u=yuirements (or �lood proofing as required by FIMA and 3ection 30 rd the Zoning Code. The intent of Section 30.040.0 is to prevent flood damage to structures as well as protect drive lanes and parking areas from flooding. The subject site has se•✓era limitat�ons for building (�j� placcment due to shoreline jurisdiction, existing infrastructure, and �