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r n r r L L SAINT ,MARY MAGDALEN PARISH VARIANCE 2. The zoning for the above describPri land is R-1, Single -Family Low Density Residential. This designation is established in the Everett Zoning Code. 3. The current available parking for the school/church facility is approximately 200 joint parking spaces. This parking appears to be sufficient for the activities at the facility. 4. Section 19.40 requires places of public assembly to provide one parking space per 100 square feet of floor size. Using this formula, the school and church would need 339 spaces based on the size of the school. 5. The Applicant has requested that the joint parking at the current level be allowed to remain as it is adequate'and appears to be reasonable for the services provided on the site. 6. In order for a Variance to be granted within the City of Everett, Washington, the criteria established in Section 19.70.060 A do B must be met. 7. Extraordinary circumstances do apply to the subject property that would not apply to other properties in the R-1, Single -Family Residential zone. Included in the extraordinary circumstances is the fact that the school/church facility has a need for greater parking than other properties in the R-1 zone. 8. The school/church facility, as it currently operates, has approximately 200 joint parking spaces. According to the Planning Department's report, no problems result from this activity. 9. The continuation of joint pP:king at the current level appears to be reasonable in that the proposed project will not generate any additional t off' k' r is or par mg in the area. The requested Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of the subject property in that it is a community facility for educational and religious purposes. The granting of the requested Variance will not be materially detrimental of the public welfare or injurious to property in the vicinity or the R-1 zone in which it is located. The granting of the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Department of the City of Everett has recommended approval of the Variance. The Applicant testified to be in support of the granting of the Variance. CONCLUSIONS The application is for the approval of a variance from Section 19.40 of the Everett Municipal Code for Off -Street Parking and Loading, in order to allow joint usage of the church and school parking. The location of the subject property is Saint Mary Magdalen Parish, 8717 Seventh Avenue, Everett, Washington, and more particularly described as set forth in the introduction of this document. l L