3514 WETMORE AVE 2018-07-26 - Laserfiche WebLink

property being a single-family residence surrounded by multi-family structures is a unique situation warranting a variance. (findings 3 and 9) 5. The variance requested is not against public interest, safety, convenience or general welfare. The Applicant's access off Wetmore Avenue will allow the reduction of parking required off-site and would not impact parking available for other properties in the area. (findings 6 and 16) 6. The grant of the variance will not adversely affect rights of other adjacent property owners or tenants. The abutting properties have direct access off Wetmore Avenue, and this will not change with the grant of the requested variance. The terms of EMC 13.16 would create an unnecessary hardship on the Applicant in that it will result in significant construction designs and engineering being done to accommodate the difference in topography, as well as control of the stormwater. (findings 6, 7, 9, 10, 15 and 16) RECOMMENDATION TO EVERETT CITY COUNCIL Based upon the preceding Findings of Fact and Conclusions and testimony and evidence submitted at the public hearing, it is hereby recommended to the Everett City Council that a variance be granted to Michael and Terri Brashler to allow vehicular access off 3514 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, Washington. The property, which is in an R- 3, Multiple Family Medium Density and in a Core Residential Area, is developed with a single-family residence. As indicated in the Findings and Conclusions of this document, it has unique circumstances that warrant the grant of the requested variance. The variance should be granted subject to the following conditions: 1. The Applicant shall be required to secure all necessary permits. 2. The application shall be reviewed by the City of Everett Planning Department to impose any other conditions that the City feels necessary to develop the site. The City, in its review, shall determine if the driveway should have limited, if any, vegetation in order to provide unobstructed views of the sidewalk for egressing and ingressing vehicles. 3. The Applicant shall consult with the City of Everett Public Works Department to determine what requirements are necessary for the construction of the driveway over the curb on Wetmore Avenue. The City has established a process for improving streetscapes in multi-family neighborhood infill areas. The detailed long range comments of the City of Everett Planning Department(exhibit 9) provided information that the City has a streetscape plan that includes control of driveways. However, with the enactment of EMC 13.16.110 that allows the Everett City Council to grant variances from regulations and requirements of the Driveway Chapter, it is clear that the City by enacting the legislation for driveways and driveway standards in the Core Residential Areas recognized that