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Thomas Hoffman Appeal Anpeal 9-89 Page -4- 10. The Appellant submitted that he has receive3 taz statements for 1989 for both lota. He stated that Snohamish Countq considere the property as erro lota that can be developed. 11. The Appellant eubmitted that he has decided to build a home on the 3,000 square foot lot, the subject property. He t�as had the property eurveyed and hae purchaaed all of the materials ia anticipation of the development. However, becauee the lot hae not been certified, he is nov precluded from the development of thia lot. 12. The Appellant suhmitted varioue lettere of endoreement that have been admitted as eahibite in this matter. The vast majority of [he neighbora in the area aupport the development of the subject property. 13. Teetimony R+as received from the public in thia matter. A eummary of their testimo.�•y ia as follova: Michael Hoffman - The xitnesa supported the Appellant's request for the certification of the buildable lot. He contended that the Appellant ie preaerving the neighborhood through quality �ork. Ne submitted that the actione of the Appellant will upgrade property values ia the area. Jim Smith - The vitneas submitted that �e conatruction of a houae on the lot will upgrade the neighborhood. Ne suEmitted that he eupporta the appeal. CONCLUSIONS 1. The appeal ie of a City of Everett Planning Department's adminlstrative denial of a vacant lot north of 2324 Walnut Street, Everett, Waehington, ae beiag a certifiable lot oa which a aingle family dwelling could be built. 2. 3. 4. 5 The subject property is a eubatandard lot aubject to the provisione of ElAC 19.56.110.B. The two subatandard lota, including the eubject property aad the adjacent property, srere acquired by common conveyance prior to December 1, 1956. Neither of the two lota do meet minimum zoning requiremente and, eherefore, have merged and are conaidered to be a aiagle uodivided lot. The two lots must be conaidered as one lot. Theq cannot be individually be used, altered, or sold in a manner that diminishes compliance rrith lot area aad width requiremeats of R-2 zoned properties. DECISION Based upon the preceding findings of facts and conclusione, the testimony and evidence su6mitted at the public heariag and upon the impreesione of the Everett Hearing Ezaminer of the site view, it is hereby ordered that the Everett Plaaning Department's decisioa to deay certificatiou of a vacant lot north 2324 Walnut Street, Everett, Waehington, se a buildable lot is upheld.