2624 VIEWCREST AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

. . �� C� � dC� � �uN � �sa� 80AAD OF ADJUSTMENT . .... ...............'.` .._.._._................ FINDINGS� CONCLUSIONS AND OADER CITY OF EVERETT VARIANCE N0.4�-86 pub;ic Works Dept. Based upon the aritten request for a vari2nce from the City's zoning code by: Rick Graff 1003 Woodlawn Everett, WA 98203 hereinafter referred to as "Applicant," for s variance from E.M.C. 19•12.020, Height Limitations, to allow: Construction of a single family residence that would be 27.5 feet high instead of the 25 :eet allowed by Code. on the folloNing described property Lot'�Kenilworth Hills No. 5 v commonly {mown as: 2624 View Crest The Hoard of Ad,justment, following a public hearing on said application held on January 5, 198�, and further having reviewed all testimony, makes the follow±ng Findings, Conclust�ns and Order: FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. That there have been except:onal or �xtraordinary circumstanees or conditions applying to the sub�ect property or as to the intcnded use thereof thaL do not apply generally t� other properties in the same vicinity or zone. Finding: The existing topography of the lot rises from front to bac:: approximately eight feet. The applicont is proposing to level the building site to the lowest point of tne building foatprint in or�er to have a flat site for construction of the house. If the height of the proposed structure were maasured from the average elevation of the existing Lopography, it uould meet the height requirement. The proposed variance Would allow construction of a traditional style two-story home that xould add to the quality of the neighborhood. There is one other home under construc*ion in this new plat and it is at the maximum 25 feet height. Conclusion: There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applying to this property that do not generzlly apply to other properties in the vicinity and zone. 2. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and en,joyment of a substantial property right of the appellant possessed by the owners of other properties in the saoe viciniLy or zone. FindlnB: The topography of the lot rises approximat2ly eight feet from the front to the rear of the lot. The applicant Will level the lot to the lowest elevation of the building footprint for construction. Other houses in the vicinity that were constructed aith daylight basements may give the appearance from the exposed facade of being much higher than the propoeed structure even though they meet the height requirement because of the extreme differences in topography at the foot of the buildings.