1329 63RD ST SE 2018-01-02 MF Import

r BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND ORDER VARIANCE NO. 18-88 Based upon the written request for a variance from the City's zoning code by: Jeffrey Gehrig 1329 63rd St. Everett, WA 98203 hereinafter referred to as "Applicant," for a variance from E.M.C. 19.16.040, which limits the size of an accessory building to a maximum of ten percent of the total lot area or 1,000 square feet whichever is less, and from E.M.C. 19.42.040, which allows accessory buildings in the 20 foot rear yard provided they do not cover more than fifty percent of the 20 foot rear yard area. on the following property commonly known as: 1329 63rd St. The Applicant is proposing to construct a 1,700 square foot garage and shop that will cover ten percent of the 17,000 square foot lot instead of the 1,000 square foot maximum allowed by code, and that will be located on the rear of the lot and cover approximately 60 percent of the 20 foot rear yard area instead of the 50 percent allowed by code. The new structure will replace an existing 1,144 square foot shop that will be demolished. The Board of Adjustment, following a public hearing on said application held on June 6, 1988 and further having reviewed all testimony, makes the following Findings, Conclusions and Order: .rf That there have been exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applying to the subject property or as to the in- tended use thereof that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity or zone. a. Finding: The subjec'� property consists of a 70 foot by 243 foot, 17,000 square foot lot with an existing single family structure and a 1,144 square foot shop and carport that is located sixteen feet from the house. The Applicant is proposing to demolish the shop and carport and replace it with a 1,700 square foot structure on the rear of the lot. The new structure would cover ten percent of the lot area and approximately 60 percent of the 20 foot rear yard area. The rear lot line abuts the City reservoir property and there is an existing six foot high cyclone fence on the property line. The Applicant is proposing to replace the eisting shop and carport for the following reasons: