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height for fences is six feet on rear and side lot lines in residential zones. Per EMC 19.4.020, a fence is defined as 'n man made barrier erected to en -lose, screen, or separate areas of land. The fire -rated wall required by Building Code would be erected on the rea. lot line separnting the two properties and could be at least 15 feet In height, nine feet over code allowance. Conclusions: The increase in deck height would add approximately 25 square feet of open space for c':: of the decks for Unit 6. Relocation of the deck expansion to the west facing deck would achieve some of the applicant's aims and would comply with development standards. The increase in fence height will not result in an Increase of useable open space. �. If the development proposes greater building height than permitted by the zone in which the property Is located, does the Increase in building height impnet the views or privacy of abutting residentially zoned properties? Ogg: The increase in height due to the required fire -rated wall or deck expansion would not Impact views of file abutting residential property to the south as the two -storey, six -unit complex has been there since its construction In 1983 and the height increases would not exceed the building's current height. Privacy could be Impacted as the fire -rated wall would be solid and extend for up to approximately 40' along the property line and could be at least 15 feet In height. The second -storey deck expansion up to the lot line is visible from the abutting property owner's front porch approximately five feet away. Conclusions: The proposed project does not impact views, but will Impact privacy for the abutting residential property to the south, qnd would create an undesirable massive wall effect which would be unsightly and out of character for the neighborhood. 8. Does the proposed development result In a mix of permitted residential and commercial uses allowed by the zoning in which the properly Is located which would not result from compannce with file development standnrds and/or design guidelines proposed to be modified? Pindine; There are only residential units on the subject property. Conclusions: There will be no mixed -use activity with this proposal. DECISION: Based on the above findings, the proposed project does not satisfy the aforementioned modification criteria; therefore, the Planning Director DENIES the request for a reduced building setback. t Allan Gifien, Director Planning and Community Development Department This is an administrative decision that may be appealed to the City's Land Use Hearing Examiner. An appeal must be filed will, the City within 14 days of the date of this notice. If you have questions regarding this proposal or If you wish to file an appeal, please contact Niels'I'ybesen, City of Everett Planning Department, at 425.257.8731. Page 4 Revil 10-015