1510 RUCKER AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

a. Findings: The applicant has stated the remodeled residence will add charm to the neighbonc�od and be consistent with the archilecturai design of the neighborhood. The applicant has also stated that once the residence is remodeled it will blend better with the neighborhood, with regards to size and stature. There are seven homes nn the west side of the 1500 block of Rucker Avenue, and the average lotal square foot oi ihese homes is appror,imately 3,180 square feet. The variance would allow for a residence totaling 3,212 square feet. The emphasis of Section 7, Small Lot Development Standards, is to ensure that developments on small lots are compalible with neighboring properties, friendly to the streetscape, and in scale with the lot they are to be developed upon. i he City finds that the proposed structure is not out of scale or character with the neighborhood, and therefore the proposed lot coverage and gross floor area coverage should nol he detrimental to the site, or surrounding area. However, the deck and stairvvay proposed in lhe setback area is being sought for the sake of convenience, and may tend to overcrowd the lot if lhe living area espansion is approved. Tlie proposed structure was certified for noncon(orming setbacks on both the east and south property lines. The remodeled residence will continue along these nonconforming setback lines iii compliance ��vith Section 38.040.A.2 of the Everett Zoning Code. b. Conclusions: The City provided �vritten notice to all property owners within 300 (eet of the subject site and no comments were received. The proposal should not be materially detrimental to the neighborhood area or the City as a whole. Tl�e proposed variance has been reviewed by the City Public �Norks and Building Departments. The following comments were received: a.) Downspouts for the rooitop run^ff shall be connected to the site's sanitary sewer; b.) If the new structure is built over the exis?ing sanitarv sewer, the side sewer pipe materi�l shall be upgraded to meet the UPC within the foolprint of the struclure. Criterion No. 3: That the variance ti�ill only grant the subject properry the same general rights enjoyed by olher property in the same area and zone as the subject property. ;�. Findings: The applicant has stated that the requested variance is necessaiy in order to remodel the existing single family residence. Several properties within the 1500 block of Rucker Avenue do appreciate the benefit of a second (loor as well as larger residences ui,an currently exist on the suhject site. b. Conclusions: Most o(the properties adjacent to the subject site have been developed with single family residences. A review of the neighborhood area does show other properties, such as 1513 and 1503 Rucker Avenue, which appear to have siructures which may �:sceed lol coverage or gross floor area coverage and are located ::ithin required setback areas. ��