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Maultsby Variance 20-86 Page -5- 15. A Witnees (B. McCutchen) testified that the proposed density of 16 units is excessive, especially when compared to the one living unit that was on the subject property prior to the proposed development. The Witness submitted that four-plexes are not the proper method of developing the property. (B. McCutchen testimony) 16. A Witness (Demmer) testified that the proposed development will impact his property. His bedroom will be five feet from the fence and will be impacted by noise and light from the site. (Gemmer testimory) 17. A Witness (I. McCutchen) testir ' ed that there is no need for apartments as proposed by the Applicant. She testified that other apartmen� units are vacant in the area. (I. McCuU hen testimony) 18. A Witness (Harmon) questioned the height of the building. She submitted that the proposed height could be disruptive to her property. This same concern was submitted by a Witness (Johnson) . (Harmon testimony, Johnson testimony) COVCLUSIONS 1. The application is for the approval of a variance from Section 5C (14) (d) of the Everett Subdivision Code. The specific request is to allow two lots of .a proposed four lot short plat to have a lot depth of less than the regiired 120 feet. The lots for which a variance is sought front Broadway, which is a major arterial street in the City of Everett. 2. The criteria for the granting of the variance as seL forth in Section 19.70.060 has been reviewed and th , requested variance satisfies thr.t criteria. 3. Special circumstances exist for the granting of a variance. The property originally consisted of six lots that were part of an early plat that was not developer) in the City of Everett. Part of the original plat wa:; used for street right-of-way resulting in an irregular shaped parcel of land that is the subject property. The proposed subdivision is an appropriate method of developing said land. 4. The granting of the variance will allow the Applicant the right other property owners in the vicinity have to develop properties. 5. The property could be developed to the allowed density without a subdivision. The subdivision is necessary for the purpose of financing the project.