1406 75TH ST SE 2016-01-01 MF Import

/ � ( � Loni and Johr. Gray ��` �L`� $ � 7901 Beverly L vd , �r `s Everett, Washinoton 98203 � r (206) 347 1025 �� Planning Dept City Hall Everett, Washiny�a'� 98201 � 1��i��`��ir5��1 I � u 1:; I`lt?l, ��%D�J %S �j S �' S E """" �,ITY 0� [VER[T i � , CE: Property known � 1402-5 75th St��t, Division request � � �= To Planning: -' January 10,1986 �'' ` �` Tx N3940-000-021-0002 We wish to have Planning approve a dividing line on the oversized lot described above making it two individual lots. If Planning will consider: Zoning laws are intended to control the number of P[OPLE that will reside or move within a specified area. It ts the people, not the lots, that create crowding and a higher densit,y living style. Zoninq achieves this end by limiting residences and lot sizes. Limiting lot size also helps to maintain a consist�nt aspect and character in a neighborhood. Therefore, if our request does r�ot increase the populatio� (i.e. density) of ti�e neighborhood, it is not out of line with the purpose that that zoning intends .It can therefore be legitimately approved. Further, if the request more accurately keeps the established character of its neighborhood, it should be approved. Approving this lot split will not affect ANY established density or zoning controls. The two homes already exist on the one lot and NOTHING WILL BE ADDED. The character of this neighborhood is residential,mostly owner- occupied,with othEr smaller lots on the same block. Oividing this lot will chan9e an atypical grandfathered duplex into two single family residences, much more in keeping witli the neighborhood. The owners a+-e requesting the division because tl�e two homes on one lot create a financial hardship as is. Both real estate companies and banking institutions have stated that the two beautiful homes are not financiable (by them nor FHA,VA etc). We have even investigated the condo conversion avenue, yet these same lenders tell us there is no interest in two unit condos. By not having that dividing line in Planning records,though all other City utilities consider them separate homes, these houses cannot be resold with any financing ability available. (We might add that resale could add to city tax reflecting the new improved values.) Please consider our request in light of what the purpose of that area's zoning attempts to achi��,� ��,�'. i�o�•, this r�q�rst ,ffrct; it and nOt 50 muCh On whether the wor�i��; ;its �t iu�.0 sub-di�ision ur short plat. lti�;��,yuu tu�' list�rui��, , - ; �, � � � "��.`v � L-�R., - , �)�� John and toni Gra� z c -� � r� � � T� �. -1 �' m co mc r -� � o= m i -=i m O z � �T ..� -i � < „ or -i �� m �� ��. or n r� c v� 3 v� rn z �: -a r . m D � s r r �.