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f.. CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE In the Matter of the Application Of Michael and Terri Brashler For Approval.of a Variance Variance 414-002 City's Request for a Supplemental Order Dear Hearing Examiner Driscoll, You will no doubt recall the convoluted matter of the Brashlers'request for the proper variances to allow them to.construct a street-access driveway at their 3514 Wetmore Avenue property.The City is currently requesting that you issue a supplemental order in this matter formally granting the Brashlers' a variance from the restriction of EMC I933G.050(B)(l). 1. Restrictions at Issue The Brashlers sought to build a street-access driveway at their 3514 Wetmore Avenue property. Because the Brashlers'property is located within the Core Residential area,two independent provisions of the Everett Municipal Code restricted their ability to construct a street-access driveway,and they were required to seek two independent variances. Core Residential Standards--The Brashlers'property is located within the core residential area and the core residential standards provide for alley-access driveways.EMC I9.33G.050(B)(1). Under EMC 19.41.130,a variance from the restrictions of EMC I9.33G.050(B)(1)is available from the City Hearing Examiner. • General Driveway Regulations—EMC 13.16.050(F)is a regulation that applies throughout the City and provides a preference for alley-access driveways.Under EMC 13.16.110,a variance fromthe restrictions of EMC 13.16.050(F)is available from the City Council. 2. Background The Brashlers properly sought a variance from the Core Residential Standards(EMC 19.330.050(B)(1))from the City Hearing Examiner.The matter was heard on July 3,2014..In your July 16,2014 Findings and Recommendation,you.did not approve a variance from the.Core Residential Standards,but recommended that the Everett City Council approve a variance from the City's General Driveway Regulations(EMC 13.16.050(F)).At that time,neither of the two CITY OF EVERETT•2930 Wetmore Ave.• Everett,WA 98201 •(425)257-7000• Fax(425)257-8693