5738 SOUND AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

The Planninfl Directors conGusions are as follows: The�e is no other reasonable use or a/temative to the p�posed development with less impaC upon the environmentally sensitivs area. The existinp R-S zoniny allows for only one single family residence upon the property, which is the least intense "reasonable" land use for this Hroperty. 2. The proposed ds►re/opment does not pose a throat to ths puWic health, sa/ety and wel/are on or of► o/ the subjecf lot The findinps of the yeotechnical report state that the davelopment of the proposed sinyle family residence will not adversety impact the stability of the slope areas. 3. Any alteraHons peimifted to the �equiremenf o/ this O�dinance shall bs fhe minimum necessary to allow for masonable use o/ the propeRy. The residence is typical or less in size to other residences alonq Sound Avenue. 4. The inability o/ the applicant to derive reasonable economic use o/ tha propeRy is not the resuft o/ actions by the applicant in subdividing the property or adjustiny a boundary line thereby creafiny fhe undevelopable condition after the eA'ecfive date o/ this Ortiinance. The lot was platted in November 1955 and subsequendy annexed into the City of Everett in December 1981. Therefore, the lot was created prior to City of Everett 2oning Code. 5. The proposal mitiqates the impacts on the environmentally sensitive areas to ths maximum extent possible. Conditions have been imposed upon the project to help mitipate any potential environmental impacts. MiUpation requiremenis inGude enhancinp tha buffer area with native planta, plaanp pertnanent fenciny alonp the edpe o( fhe buffer, and recordiny a native 9roMRh protection easement covenant to protect the site's environmentally sensitive araa. Sipned: ��-�L-.�/(�.�il��]Sr��% �''" r`" Paul A. Roberts, Director PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT cc: Georye 8 Lyn Wessman