1716 121ST ST SE 2016-01-01 MF Import

BOARD OF ADJUS7'MENT FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND ORDER VARIANCE #I1-95 Based upon tiie written requast for a variance from the Ciry's Zoning Code by. Applicant: Location: ZoninF: William Gustavson 1716 121st Street S E. Everett, WA 98208 1716 121st Street S.E. R-3L, Multiple Family Residential hereinafter referced to as "applicant," for a variance from Section I I of the City's Use Standards Table which requires a m�nimum setback of 20 feet for structures from the rear property line. The applicant is proposing to construct two new four-plexes on the south portion of the site with a 5 foot setback from the rear propeny line. I.and Use: Three existing duplexes are located on the site. Exhibits: I . Vicinity Map 2. Site Plan 3. Narrative Statement 4. McManus Letter FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Criterion No. 1: That the variance is necessary because oti e��eptinnal or eztraurdtnary circumstances regarding the size, shape, topography, or location of the sub�ect propeny; or the location of a pre- existing improvement on the subject propeny that contormed to the zoning code in eH'ect when the improvement H•^s constructed. a. Findinas: The subject property is an approximately 1.5 acre site. The subject property was rezoned in January 1995 from R-3 to R-3L in an area wide rezone. The R-3 zone allows a reduced rear setback of 5 feet when a courtyard is provided in multiple family developments. The R-3L zone which is an even lower density than the R-3 zone does not contain the same provision as the R-3 zone for a reduced rear yard setback when providing a courtyard area. b. Conclusions: The R-3L zone is less intensive than the densities allowed in the R-3 zoning designation yet requires a greater rear setback for structures. The Planning Department has recognaed this as a conflict within the current 'Loning