712 35TH ST 2016-01-01 MF Import

� �. 1,500 square feet if it is incompa`ible with the dwelling and/or neighborhood character. In making such a det�rmination the same guidelines as set forth above are applicable. (exhibit 1) 6. The square footage of the subject property exceeds the minimum 18,000 square feet. The square footage of all accessory buildings, altached and detached, does not eaceed the 15% of the total Iot area of 19,600 s�uare feet. (exhibit 1) ThE ar000sed addition of 675 square feet does not exceed lhe square footage of the footprint of the dwelling. (exhibif 1) 8. The subject property is relalively levef. The properties to the east and south of the subject property include the City of Everett Reservoir #1 and the property to the west is residantial property. The subject oroperty fronts 35w Street to the north. (exhibits 1& 3a, Ingalsbe testimony) 9. The propose� accessory biiilding would be located in the back of the existing duplex and would be more ihan i 00 feet from 35'� Street. Although it would be visible from the neighboring property to the west and east along 35th Street and Tulalip Avenue, it would not be aesthetically different than the existing properties (exhibit 1) 10. In his application the Npplicant did not propose or show a design of a second story. (ingalsbe tesfimony) 11. Although the proposed structure would be an attached accessory building, Elv�� 19.7.010.1 requires that detached accessor�� buildings with a gross floor area of greater than 500 square feet must have a roof pitch similar thai is to the dwelling, and, must have siding and roofing materials similar to, or compatible with, those used on the dwelling on-site. The Apolicant indicated that the siding and roofing materials would be compatible with the existing duplex and accessory buildings. (exhibit 1, Stover testimony) 12. Testimony lhrough correspondence was received from neighboring property owners. Ramona and Robert Fletchen submitted to have no objection to the request and indicated that the proposed construction would not interfere wiP. other people's rights. (exhi6it 5) Randal Fehlhaber submitted a letter indicating lhat conditions should be imposed requiring the building lo match the character of the original duplex structure and the neighborhood. (exhibit 6) 13. The City of Everett does not have design guidelines for accessory structures attached to an existing dwelling. (Ingalsbe festimony) Although there are such �uidelines for detached structures, these guidelines canrot be applied to the issue at hand. Notwithstanding, the Applicant indicated a willingness to cooperate with the City in providing a design that is compatible with the surrounding properties. (Sfovertesfimony) 75