1426 35TH ST 2016-01-01 MF Import

xC"H-7 �9H ,oxx C," H 9Hcn y � r�i � H� "�rJ H'TJ NH �i o � OHd ��g c� � o �H� HH gN o C t�i� �� z y a� HO� � Fioward Johnson Page -2- After due consideration of the testimony and evidence presented by the Applicant, testimony and evidence eiicited during the public hearing; and as the result of the personal inspection of the subject Froperty and surrounding areas by the Everett Hearing Examiner, the following findings of fact and ccn�lusions constitute the basis of the decision of the Everett Hearing Examiner. FINDINGS OF FACT The Applicants requested approval of an expansion of a nonconforming building and use and for a Soecial Property Use Permit for a structural addition of 186 square feei to an existing 2,800 square foot dental clinic at 1426 - 35th Sireet, Everett, Washington. ?_. The subject property is an 11,520 square foot parcel of land th2t is zoned R-4 Multi- Famiiy High Densily t�esidential. The Everelt General Plan designation of the subject property is Multi-Family, 20 - 50 Dwellings per Gross Acre. 3. The Everett Municipal Code (EMC) 19.13.010 aliows clinics and mixed use buildings in a multiple-family dweiling. However, the clinics must encompzss only 35% of the gross floor area while the remaining 65% is to be used for multi-family dwellings. These standards and regulations are pursuant to the Everett Zoning Code (19.89). The structure on the subject property was developed and in use as a dental clinic prior to the adoption of the Zoning Code and is considered a nonconforming building and use because no multi-family dwellings exist on-site. It is the intent of the Applicant to expand the building in which the ctinic is located an additional 186 square feet. The proposal includes an 80 square fooi addition under the existing roof overhang and an 106 square foot addition for mechanical equipment and storage. by Expansion of nonconforming uses is governed by the provisions of EMC 19.38.040.D. Tfie criteria for review for the expansion of the nonconforming use is set forth in EMC 19.38.A & B. These criieria include: a. The impact of traffic generated by the prcposed use on the surrounding pedestrian circulation and public safety, and the proposal's ability to mitigate potential impacts. b. Has su�cient lot size to provide for off-street parking, landscaping, and screening from adjacent uses. Provides a service to the general area. area.