5005 SPERRY LN 2016-01-01 MF Import

y HOARD OF ADJUS:liENT FINDIMGS� CONCLUSIONS AND OADBR VARIANC6 N0. 10-8� Based upon the written request for a variance from tha City's zoning code by: Kelly R. Gehret 5005 Sperry Lane Everett, WA hereinafter referred to as "Applicant," fcc a variance from E.M.C. 19.12.050(C) to allor: a rear yard of 10 feet instead of the 25 feet required in the R-S, Single Family Suburban Residential Zone. on the following described proparty Lot 12, Kenilworth Hills Div. 5 The Board of Adjustment, following a public hearing on said application held on Aoril 6, 7�87 and further having reviewed all testimony, makes the folloxing Findings, Conclusions and Order: FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. That there have been exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applying to the subject property or as to the intended use tharesf that do not apply generally to other properties in the sane vicinity or zone. Finding: Lot 12 is on tha northwest corner of Kenilworth Place, a cul-de-sac, and 23rd Avenue N. Since the length of Lot 12 is parallel to Kenilworth Place, the Zoning Code defines the easterly 25 feet of the lot abutting 23rd Avenue N. as the front yard, and the westerly 25 feet of : lot, abutting Lot 11, ae the rear yard. The rest of the lots on Kenilworth Place front on that street, so in order to eonform to other developments on this street, the applicant's home should also front toWards KenilworCh Place and the plans have been designed accordingly. The applicant purchased the lot because it would accommodate a larger rambler oriented to the south, and had house plans prepared accordingly whieh cannot be implemented if the house is reoriented to the east (i.e., facing 23rd Avenue W.), or iF the appllcant is required to meet the rear yard seback of 25 feet. The proposed site plan meets all other yard requirements. Further more, if the house is situated on the site as proposed by the applicant, in effect its 10-foot rear yard will abut the side yard of Lot 11, KenilWorth Hills, to the uest, and its ample 20-foot side yard will abut the rear yard of Lot 11, Granada Seaview Estates, to the north. Conclusion: The variance as proposed by the Applicant appears to be a reasonable request.