1414 12TH ST 2016-01-01 MF Import

_ _. _ _..___ ,�,.� �_ z� FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Criterion No. 1; That t6e variance is necessary becau;e of exceptional or extnordinery circucnstancrs regarding the siu, shape, Wpognphy, ar location of the subject propeRy; or th�� Iocation of a pre-ezisting improvement on We subject propeRy that conformed to the wning code in effect when the improvement wes constructed. e, Fin ' • T'he applicant hes sfated thet the size and shape of thP lot was created before wning exi.:ted in Everett end before 20' front end rear yard setbeclu were enticipated. T'6e subject lol contains the same area (3,000 sq.R.)as a typical 25' X 120' small city lot. However, because of ils s6oR and wide propoRions, the setbacks restrict the bt coverege to 28'% or 855 sq. ft. The new "smell iot regulalioas" cleady did not consider the hardship ISet would be ic�posed on a small lat of this atypical configuration. The subject property is 3,000 square feet whic6 would allow a maximum gross Floor area of 1,500 square feet. The applicant is raquesting a gross flaor area of 1,710 square feet which is 210 square feet over the maximum allowed. b. Conclusions:. The newly adopted "small lot development standards" are intended to limit the size end bulk of structums on ell smnll lots end provide for building features lhat are similar in character wilh the existing residences in the area. �riterion No. 2: That the varience will not be materially detrimental to t6e property in 1he ares of the subject property or to the City u a whole. e, Fin ' :. The applicant states t6at the requested varience is to permit t6e constmction of a small two-story home that wi11 be compatible with the existing homes in the neighborhood. b, Concl�ions' A letter in support oE the proposal wes received by Deanne and John Lindstrom and is included in lhis staff report es Exhibit N7. ('riterion No. 3: That the variance will only Brent We subject propeRy the same generel rights enjoyed by other property in the same area end wne as the subject property. a. Fin i :. The applicent has stated that virtually all of the homes and accessory buildings bordering 12th Stre�t between Grand and Wetmore Avenue are closer to Cne stree:then prese�t daY setbacks would allow. The Board of A�justment finds thet macy of the eaisting homes in the area exceed the 50% maximum gross Floor area ratio• b. Conclusions: There are a number of existing residential structures in the area lhat da not meet the current 20' front setback requirements. T6e I