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2. That the variance to permit placing the building to the front of the lot will be better than placing the house to the rear of the property and by limiting the height the applicant has shown that the proposed residence will be less detrimental to the public welfare than the previous proposal. 3. That the granting of such variance will not adversely affect the Comprehensive General Plan. A hearing was held on the application of William Blandford, 10433 23rd Dr. S.E, Everett, WA , 98204, for a variance from Section 19.16.030, Everett Municipal Code, Minimum Lot Size and Width, for permission to construct a duplex on a lot that is 52.8 feet wide rather than the code requirements of sixty (60) feet and 6,864 square feet rather than the code requirement of 7,500 square feet. I LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS Block 33, Lots 24 and 25, Pinehurst Div. 1 ADDRESS: The approximate location is at 73rd and Broadway ZONING: R-2 Single Family High Density Residence Mr. Blandford represented himself and submitted proposed plans of his duplex to the Board. There was some opposition from the surrounding neighbors. The Train objection was that they feel there are enough duplexes in the area. They would have no objections to a single family dwelling but not a duplex. Also they felt the City Code should be adhered to and there should be no deviation. Mr. Blandford than pointed out that there are several duplexes in the area with less square footage and with less lot width than the Code requires. After visually viewing the subject property and considering all the facts and testimony, it was moved by Mr. Black, seconded by Mr. Kristiansen, and unanimously carried, to grant the variance as it complies with Section 19.70.060 of the Everett Municipal Code, Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4. A hearing was held on the application of Tire Sales and Service, 2701 Walnut Street, Everett, WA, 98201, for a variance from Section 19.26.060 Everett Municipal Code, Height Limitations, for permission to erect a free standing sign forty-eight (48) feet high rather the code requirement of thirty-five (35) feet. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 4 through 10, Block 639, Mitchell Land and Improvement Company AJDRESSs 2701 Walnut Street ZONING: B-2 Community Shopping _ Tom Conn, an attorney from Lynnwood, represented Tire Sales and Service, and Michelin Tire Company. Mr. Conn had the following statements to make: -2-