614 WARREN AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

• �` All oi the exhibits are avaiiable for inspection at the Hearing Examiner's Office located at 2930 Wetmore A�enue, 8th floor, Everett, Washington. After due consideration of the testimony and evidence presented by the Applicant and testimony and evidence elicited during the public hearing, tlie following Findings of Fact and Conclusions constitute the basis of the decision of the Everett Hearing Examiner. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Applicant requested approval of an exception to the provisions of Everett Municipal Code (EMC) 19.7.020.H which limit the height of detached accessory slructures to a maximum of 15 feet. The Applicant intends to develop a detached garage on lhe property at 614 Warren Avenue, Everett, Washington, and seeks an exception as allowed pursuant to EMC 19.7.020.K. (exhibit 1, Fauver testimony) 2. The subject property is zoned R-1, Single-Family Medium Density. It is developed with a single-family residence. It is the intent of the Applicanl to construct a detached garac�e on-site with a height of 20 feet. (exhibits 1 & 4) 3. EMC 19.7.020.K establishes crileria a,�d guidelines for ih2 Hearing Examiner to consider in determining if an exception to the 15-foot height standard of EMC 19.7.020.H should be granted. In reviewing ihe criteria and guidelines, the Hearing Examiner must consider factors such as view obstruction, aesthetic impacl on surrounding properties and streetscape, incompatible scale with dwellings on surrounding properties, and the impact to ihe neighborhood character. (exhibit 1) 4. The proposed 20-foot high detaclied garage would be located off an alley on the southern portion of lhe subject property. The slope of the subject property is to lhe north away from the alley. It is the intent of lhe Applicant to enter ihe garage at grade from the alley. In order to accammodate a roof pitch similar to the residence on-site, as well a� allow for storage over the garage, a height modification is necessary. The requested detached garage and roof pitch would be consistent with the residence on-s .e and those on the suRounding properties. (Fauver testimony) 5. The subject property fronts Warren Avenue which sits lower lhan houses located south of the site fronting 33rd Street. This creates the impression that the struciures are not as high as ihey actually are. In addition, mature veaetation is present. (exhibit 1) 6. The proposed slruclure would not be significantly visible from the street because il wouid be located behind an existing residence. The proposed garage would not block other views in the neighborhood and would nol have aesthetic impacts on surrounding properties. (exhibif 1, Fauvertestimony) 2 yIS