2714 SARATOGA LN 2018-01-02 MF Import

b. conclusion; There are unusual circumstances applying to this property because of the existing house on the property and the need to provide access to the second floor windows and a covered entry for safety and aesthetics. criterion No__ZL That such variance is necessary for the preservation and en- joyment of a substantial property right of the appellant pos sessed by the owners of other properties in the same vicinity or zone. a. Finding: most of the other five homes along Saratoga Lane currently have less of a front yard setback than the subject property's 25 feet, varying from eleven feet to twenty-`wo feet and nine inches (see ;'xhibit 4). b. Conclusion: Granting this variance would allow the owner a property right enjoyed by others in the vicinity and zone since even with the catwalk and covered porch in the front yard area, the front setback would still be in conformance with the other homes on Saratoga Lane. grI;grion No. 3• That the authorization of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property in the vicinity or zone in which the property is located. a. Finding: The roof covering and catwalk would extend no further towards the street than most other homes on Saratoga Lane. There does not appear that there would be any view blockage since there is already a row of fir trees along the east property line and the catwalk would be well below the level of the neighbor's deck to the east. The improvements to the home should add to the value of the home and enhance the property values in the neighborhood. b. Conclusion_ Granting this variance would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the vicinity and zone. (That the granting of such variance will not adversely affect the I'comprehensi.ve General Plan. a. Finding: The Everett General Plan designation for this area is single family residential and the use is single family residential. b. Conclusion:_ Granting this variance will not adversely !' affect the Everett General Plan. i NOW, 'r}iEREFORE, the Board of Adjustment of the City of Everett does hereby order that the variance be GRANTED to allow instead of and further require the applicant to meet the following conditions. 1. The catwalk and porch covering shall be constructed per the drawinus submitted with the variance application. 2. The Applicant shall obtain all necessary building permits.