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7. The request for the exception was advertised according to the laws of the State of Washington and the City of Everett. No opposition was voiced at the public hearing, and no letters or comments were submitted. There has been no evidence that the proposed garage would have any significant impact on the surrounding neighborhoods. There would be no obstruction of views of neighboring properties, the pitch would be similar to the dwelling on-s!te, and the siding and roof materials would be compatible. (exhibit 1, staff report) 8. The Applicant submitted site plans and elevation plans prepared by a ge��eral contractor. The plans depict ihe proposed construction. The City submitted that it had reviewed the plans, and its recommendation was based on the data as submitted on the plans. (Russell/Anderson teslimony; Ingalsbe testimony) CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Jurisdiction Jurisdiction: The Hearing txaminer of the City of Evereft has jurisdicfional authority to hold a hearing and to i�;sue the decision. That authority is set forfh in EMC 15.?6.100. Based on fhe above Findings of Fact, the Hearing Examiner enters the following Conclusions: Criteria and Standards for Review EMC 19.7.020.K The Hearing Examiner, using the review process described in EMC, Title 15, Local Project Review Procedures, may allow detached accessory buildings to exceed 15 feet in height, or to exceed 1,000 square feet in area, as provided herein. The Hearing Examiner shall have the authority to deny an application for accessory buildings which exceed 15 feet in height or a total of 1,000 square feet. The basis for denial is incompatibility with the dwelling and/or neighborhood character. To make this determination, the Hearing Examiner may look to such factors that include, but are not limited to, view obstruction, aesthetic impact on surrounding properties and streetscape, incompatibie scale with dwellings on surrounding properties, and impact on neighborhood character. EMC 19.7.020.K allows the Hearing Examiner to issue exceptions pursuant to the provisions of EMC 19.7.020.H. CONCLUSIONS BASED ON FINDINGS The Applicant requested approval of a permit to construct an 864 square foot detached garage that would be constructed to a maximum height of 19.5 feet on property at 1514 - 50ih Sireet SE, Everett, Washington. The Everett Municipal Code (EMC) 19.7.020.H limits the height of detached garages to 15 feet. However, EMC 19.7.020.K allows for exceptions to this height standard if certair conditions e�cist. (finding 1) 3