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CITY OF EVERETT <br />PLANNING DIRECTOR DECISION <br />Review Process II #01-022 <br />December 6, 2001 <br />DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The construction of a duplex on a lot with an existing <br />singe family residence in the R-3 zone. The proposal is to reduce the dimensional <br />requirement for on site open space, and also to allow the open space to be provided <br />within the side yard setback. The required amount of open space will be provided on <br />site. <br />APPLICANT: <br />PROJECT <br />LOCATION: <br />ZONING: <br />GENERAL PLAN <br />Contact Person: <br />Lloyd Johnson <br />4638 Seahurst Avenue <br />Everett, WA 98203 <br />1709-381h Street <br />R-3, Multiple Family Medium Density <br />1.6, Multiple Family, 20-29 Dwellings per gross acre <br />Becky Fauver Phone: (425)257-8731 <br />Section 19.15.010.D of the Everett Municipal Code (EMC) states that "An applicant may <br />propose and the Planning Director (using Review Process II) may allow an applicant to <br />deviate from certain development standards and/or Multiple Family Design Guidelines <br />provided the proposal satisfies the evaluation criteria contained in subsection 15.010.D.3 <br />of the Everett Zoning Code." <br />Findings and Conclusions: <br />The following finJings and conclusions are based on the criteria established in Section <br />15.010.D.3. of the Zoning Code — Modification of Multiple Family Design Guidelines : <br />1. The unique characteristics of the subject property and/or its surroundings and <br />how they will be protected or enhanced by modifying the development <br />standards or design guidelines. <br />Finding: The subject property is zoned R-3 Multiple Family and is currently <br />developed with an existing single family residence and associated parking lot. The <br />property's abutting the site are also zoned R-3. The site is well developed with <br />mature vegetation along both the north and south property lines. The property <br />frontage on Wetmore will be enhanced with landscaping as well. <br />Conclusion: The property is developed with an existing single-family residence. <br />The modification being sought is for a reduced width on the required courtyard as <br />well as their location within a required setback. The one court has already bi:en <br />established and provides a good area for passive recreation, while being screened <br />from the neighboring property's. The second courtyard will be constructed adjacent <br />to the new units, and will be developed in a similar fashion. 0/7 <br />