1414 12TH ST 2016-01-01 MF Import

_ � >.,�.-,�. �_�.__ �. _ pmposed front selbeck variance would allow for consistency with the surrounding residences in the arcx. Srz E�chibit p3 Criterion No. 4• That the variance is the minimum nacessary to allow the subjact propeRy the general rights describad in Crilerion 3. a• Fin ' : See Criteria q3. b. Conclusions: See Cnteria p3 Criterion No. 5• The granting of the varience is cansistent with the goals and policies of the Everett Generel Plen. a• Findin¢s: The Everett General plan designates t6is property as 1.3, Single Family Detached. b• Conclusion5_ '1'he proposed use of the subject property and variance is cansistent with the Everett General Plan. Criterion No. 6: The need for the requested varisnce is not the result of a selfcrwted hardship. a. Fn 'r�: The applicant has stated that the hardship wu created by the originel lend owners who gave the lot its s6ort and wide shape. This coupled with the fact that the present zoning code is designed for deep, narrow lots gives rive to unusual restrictians on the improvement of the property. b. S'qnclusions: Thr restrictive size xnd configuration of the site which prohibits the applicents ability to place the new structure on the site consistent with other existing residenti¢I structures in the area is not the result of a self crexted hardship. However, the limitation of a mazimud �ross floor area of 50% under the small lot development standards is intended to apply to all small lots regardless of tl�eir configuration. A minor madification to t6e second story would provide for building modulation and camply with the newly adopted "small lot development standards". NOW, THEREFORE, tt�e Board of Adjustmeot of the City of Everett does hereby order tnat the requested variance be RANTED. The action of the Board of Adjustment in GRANTING a variance s6a11 be final and conclusive, unless within thirty (30) days from the date of issuance and signing of this order by lhe Chair:mn of Ihe Boacd, an aggrieved person or persons obtains a writ of certiorari from the Superior Court of Weshington for Snahomish County for the purpose of review of the action taken.