1707 SCENIC DR SNO CO PUD 2018-01-02 MF Import

Puget Sound Power & Light Co. Special Property Use Permit 16-84 Page -12- 7. 8. 10. The Applicant has also submitted a Phase III which is the construction of a new 230 kV switch yard. No plan have been developed for this phase of the project. The Appl:cant is however seeking approval of the Special Pro�,erty Use Permit to include this construction. Because the Aprlicant is unable to give a specific date or location or pcoposal for the 230 kV switch yard, it is not reasonable that it be included in the present Special Property Use Pecmit. It is required to be re��iewed separately. The Applicant is seeking variance ta allow a seven foot high chainlink fence with barbed wire. Section 7.9.42.020 allows front yard fences to be 42" high and �outh side yard fences be 72" high. The Applicant is :ieeking an 84 foot chainlink fence for the purpose of providing protection to their equipment and safety to the public. The requested variance is necessary and satisfies the criteria as set forth in the Everett Municipal Code. 11. The exceptional circumstances for the granting of the vaciance are the nature of the activity on the subject property and the need for protection for safety reasons. 12 '3. � 14. The requested variance is necessary for the preservation and the enjoyment of the property and other properties in the acea. The requested variance would not be detrimental to other properties in the area. The Everett Planning Department has recommended approval of the Special Property Use Permit and variance subject to the conditions listed in the findings.