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v land use consultants :722 codby we, suite 617/(h"Clt. wc7 98201 206/259-2118 NARRATIVE STATEMENT FOR VARIANCE REQUEST SHORT PLAT FOR DICK MAULTSBY (6005 BROADWAY ) May 19, 1986 The applicant has applied for a four-lot subdivision on approximately 0.7 acres fronting on Broadway ( See enclosed short plat map ) . Proposed Lots 1 and 2 have lot depths of approximately 107 fact and 102 feet , respectively . Since Broadway is a designated City arterial street , Section 'i-c-14-d of the Everett Subdivision Ordinance applies, requiring lots abutting arterials to have a minimum lot depth of 120 feet . A variance is therefore requested to permit lot depths as proposed . 1 . EXCEPTIONAL-CONDITIONS-APPLYING-TO-SUBJECT-PROPERTY ----------- ---------- -- ------- -------- The property Rncompasses six existing lots of the Replal of Pinehurst Division 'A' . Since recordation of that subdivision ( 1913) , the Broadway right-of-way was deeded, and McDougal Ave . was vacated, rendering the existing lots essentially unbuildable under current zoning regulations . When those road changes were made , it was presumably anticipated that some reconfiguration of the old lots would occur . The proposed four-lot Plan will allow a more practical and efficient use of the property . 2. VARIANCE WILL NOT BE MATERIALLY DETRIMENTAL TO THE PUBLIC WELFARE OR INJURIOUS TO NEARBY PROPERTIES Adequate setbacks and yard areas will be provided to create a development compatible with adJacent uses . The existing Broac:way right-of-way is adequate to accommodate possible future Improve- ments. The proposed combined access driveway to Broadway and the use of the existing alley for access to lots 3 and 4 will minimize traffic conflicts and hazard potential . The proposed buildings on Lots 1 and 2 will be setback from Broadway and the living areas of the units themselves will be oriented away from Broadway, satisfying the intent of 5-c-14-d , which Is presumably to minimize noise and privacy impacts . Proposed lot sizes and other features of the development are consistent with the comprehensive plan , zoning and subdivision requirements . 3. HARDSHIP INCURRED IF APPLICANT COMPLIES ulrH STRICT APPLICATION OP THE REGULATIONS ------------------ If Section 5-c-14-d is strictly applied in this case , &PProxiwately 25% of the density anticipated by the zoning and comprehensive plan would be lost , representing a significant loss to the developer and Placing in Jeopardy the feasibility of the entire proJect .