3213 20TH ST 2016-01-01 MF Import

The majority of homes in this area were constructed prior to 1956, with many of them not meeting all of the current setback requirements. The subject home was constructed in 1950 according to Snohomish County Assessor's records and has been certified as legal nonconforming. (See Exhibit #3) Criterion No. 4• That the variance is the minimum neccssary to allow the subject property the general rights described in Criterion 3. a. F' in : See Criteria #3. b. Conclusions: See Criteria #3 Criterioa No. 5: The granting of the variance is consistent with thc goals and policies of the Everett General Plan. a. i di : The Everett General Plan designates this property as 13, Single Family Detached Residential. b. Conclusions: The proposed use of the subject property and variance is consistent with the Everett General Plan. Criterion No. 6: The need for the requested vaziance is not the result of a self-created hazdship. a. 'Fmdines: The applicant has stated that the need for the requested variance is not ihe result of a self created hardship. The existine home was built in 1950 and the garage in 1953 on a sub-standard lot of only 3,300 sq.ft., severely limiting the building envelope for this property. The existing structures already encroach into the setback areas. Rather than further encroaching in[o the required setbacks with an addition, the proposal wou(d utilize the existing structures on the site. b. Conclusio� Tl�e limited si2e of the subject property creates difficulty for any proposed development of the site in addition to meeting all Zoning Code requirements. The need for the variance is not a self created hardship. NOW, THEREFORE, the Doatd of Adjushnent of the City of Everett does Uereby order thc requested variance be GRANTED. The action of the Board of Adjustment in GP.ANTING a variance shall be final and conclusive, unless within thiri} (30) days from the date of issuance and signing of this order by the Chairman of the Board, an aggrieved person or persons obtains a writ of certiorari from the Superior Court of Washington for Snohomish County for the purpose of review of the action taken.