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1tI Thomas Hoffman Appeal Appeal 9-89 Page -4- 10. The Appellant submitted that he has received tax statements for 1989 for both lots. He stated that Snohomish County considers the property as two lots that can be developed. 11. The Appellant submitted that he has decided to build a home on the 3,000 square foot lot, the subject property. He has had the property surveyed and has purchased all of the materials in anticipation of the development. However, because the lot has not been certified, he is now precluded from the development of this lot. 12. The Appellant submitted various letters of endorsement that have been admitted as exhibits in this matter. The vast majority of the neighbors in the area support the development of the subject property. 13. Testimony was received from the public in this matter. A summary of their testimony is as follows: Michael Hoffman - The witness supported the Appellant's request for the certification of the buildable lot. He contended that the Appellant is preserving the neighborhood through quality work. He submitted that the actions of the Appellant will upgrade property values in the area. Jim Smith - The witness submitted that the construction of a house on the lot will upgrade the neighborhood. He submitted that he supports the appeal. CONCLUSIONS 1. The appeal is of a City of Everett Planning Department's administrative denial of a vacant lot north of 2324 Walnut Street, Everett, Washington, as being a certifiable lot on which a single family dwelling could be built. 2. The subject property is a substandard lot subject to the provisions of EMC 19.56.110.B. 3. The two substandard lots, including the subject property and the adjacent property, were acquired by common conveyance prior to December 1, 1956. 4. Neither of the two lots do meet minimum zoning requirements and, therefore, have merged and are considered to be a single undivided lot. 5. The two lots must be considered as one lot. They cannot be individually be used, altered, or sold in a manner that diminishes compliance with lot area and width requirements of R-2 zoned properties. DECISION Based upon the preceding findings of facts and conclusions, the testimony and evidence submitted at the public hearing and upon the impressions of the Everett Hearing Examiner of the site view, it is hereby ordered that the Everett Planning Department's decision to deny certification of a vacant lot 8 9 north 2324 Walnut Street, Everett, Washington, as a buildable lot is upheld.