1132 RUCKER AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

VARIANCE APPLICATION 5. NARRATIVE STATEMENT: D1r. a Mrs. Lloyd R. Bath - 1132 Rucker Avenue, Everett Lots 29 , 30, 31 and 32, Block 223 , THE HEIGHTS ADDITION TO EVERETT, according to plat thereof recorded in Volume 3 of Plats, Page 40, records of Snohomish County, Washington. We are requesting a variance to reduce the side yard set back requirement from 10 ' to 4 ' -2" to line up with the existing residential structure. The variance will allow us to add a deck to the southwest portion of our home with entry to the proposed deck being the living room, dining room, sun room of the existing structure. 5-A The variance will enable us to add a very attractive deck which will increase the property appearance. The residence and pruposed deck will still have a 16 ' set back from the City sidewalk on the south side of the property. The set back from 12th street will also be 29 ' -06" which would not be detrimental to the property or the City of Everett. 5-B The original home was constructed in 1916 and the codes in effect at that time must have allowed the structure to be built within 16 ' of the City sidewalk. The only feasible entry to the proposed deck from inside the tome is the living, dining, sun room portion of the iesidence. 5-C If our property was not a corner lot, the side :-ard set back would be 5 ' , in wt�ich case we would only be out of conform- ance by 10 inches. There are several properties in the area which would not conform to the current set back codes if the residences and decks were to be inspected. 5-D The variance requested is the minimum required to allow the construction of the proposed deck. 5-E I believe the goals and policies of the Everett General Plan are to have all residential property utilized to its highest and best use. The variance will enable us to build a deck which will enhance the value as well as the physical appear- ance of our home. 5-F The variance is requested to gain entry from the original residence to an outside view deck, and to utilize the property to its best use. The original home was constructed seventy four years ago, and we have owned and been improving this property since 1980.