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, <br /> 13, The variance is r�ecessary because the site is nat farg� enough to me�t parking <br /> standards E�ut is adequate to meet the pa�king demands. Vllith the developmen� <br /> of the abutting praperty as a parking lot and tf�e retention of the existing four <br /> spaces on-site, the parking wi!! generally canfarm to �r�at has existed nn-site for <br /> years. These are exfiraordinary cireums�ances to warrant a variance. The <br /> variance wifl rtot granf�he subject properfy rights that other proper�ies in the area <br /> . do nat have. lt autl�orizes a parking scenario that has been �sed for years ar�d is <br /> consistent with the demands of the neighborhoad. (ex�hibft 1, sfaff report, page 2; <br /> testrmony of fl/Ir. �ngalsbe) <br /> 14. The grant of the variance is the minimum necessary to allov�r the subject proper�y <br /> general rights for parfcing and deve�opment. (exhff�if 1, staff r�eparf, page 2) <br /> 15. The grant of the var�ance is not inconsistent with the goals and policies of the <br /> Everett General Pian w�ich designates the suf�ject property as 4.4 M�xed Use <br /> Carr�mercial. With the parKEng that is proposed, the struct�re can provide <br /> multipfe uses, including residential use, as welf as refai! and whofesale uses. <br /> (exhibrt 1, staff report, page 3; testirnony of Mr /ngalsbe) <br /> 16_ The requested varianee is not the result of a seff-created hardship. (exhibit 1, <br /> staff report, page 3) <br /> CONCLUStQNS OF !_.AW <br /> Jurisdiction <br /> Jurisdiction: The Hearing Examiner of fhe City of Everett has�urisdicfional acrthority to <br /> hold a hearing and to issue the decision. Thaf authorify is sef forth in EMC <br /> 15.16.990.A.97_ Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Hearing Examiner enters the <br /> follawing Conclusions: <br /> Criteria and Standards for Review <br /> EMC 19.41.'130.0 <br /> (1) The variance will not be materialiy detrimentai to ��re properiy in the <br /> area of the subject property or the City as a whofe. <br /> {2} The variance is necessary because of exceptional or extraordinary <br /> circumstances regarding tl�e size, shape, topography or locatian of <br /> the subject property; or the lacation of a preexisfing irr�provement on <br /> #he subject property that conformed to the zan►ng eode in effect <br /> when the impravement was constructed. <br /> (3) The variance wifl only grant the subject property #he same general <br /> rights enjoyed by ot�er property in the same area and zone as tf�e <br /> subject property. <br /> (4} The variartce is the minimum necessary to allow the subjec� property <br /> the general rights described in Criteria 3 above. <br /> � � <br /> I � � <br />