2908 25TH ST 2016-01-01 MF Import

1 � � -- . BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND ORDER VARIANCE �27-91 Based upon the written request for a variance from the City's Zoning Code by: 1►pplican�c: Robert Johnson for Robin Baxter ' 1103 Avenue B Snohomish, WA 98290 Location of Property: 2908 25th Street i Zoninq: R-2 Single Family Residential hereinafter referred to as "Applicant," for a variance from Section 9 of the Use Standards Table which requires a minimum 5 foot setback for buildinqs from the side property line and limits the maximum lot coverage by buildings to 40�. The requested variance is to allow for an approximate 130 square foot addition to he constructed between the existinq residence and detached garage. Ths existing structures are located on the alley line providing no side yard setback and the garage is approximately 2 feet from the rear property line. The existing lot coverage by buildings is approxin�ately 46$. The , proposed addition would result in an approximate lot coverage of 51$. � FINDINGS AliD CONCLUSIONS: �iterion No• 1: That the variance is necessary because of exceptional or ex- traordinary circu�stances regarding the size, shape,- topography, or location of the subject property; or the location of a pre-existing improvement on the subject property that conformed to the zoning code in effect when the improvement was constructed. a, Fi*+�� The subject property was created in 1945. It has a lot size of 53 feet by 40 feet and a total lot area of 2,120 square feet. The existing residence and garage were built in 1910 and 1925 respectively according to the Snohomish County Assessor�s records and are located directly on the side property line. The garaqe is also located 2 feet from the rear property line. b, r�n�in�;�.+�- There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances regarding the location of the existing structures and the lot size which were established prior to the City's Zoning Code.