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6. Applicant's Narrative Statements 7. Photos A-H 8. Correction Letter from Planning Department 9. Comment Letter from Public Works 10. Affidavit of Posting dated 7/1/2016 11. Affidavit of Publication dated 7/1/2016 12. Mailing List—500 Foot Mailing Radius from Subject Property 13. EMC Title 19 Zoning, Chapter 7, Subsection 19.07.020.J and M AU of the exhibits are available for inspection at the Hearing Examiner's Office located at 2930 Wetmore Avenue, 8th floor, Everett, Washington. Based upon a review of the above, record, the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions hereby constitute the basis of the decision of the Everett Hearing Examiner. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Applicant requested approval of a variance from a development standard of the Everett Municipal Cade (EMC) Section 19.07.020.M(3) which prohibits accessory structures over 1,000 square feet from being located between the principal building and an adjoining street. The requested variance would allow a detached 1,496 square foot accessory structure to be located between the principal residence on the subject property and Highland Road. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 1; testimony of Mr. ingalsbe) 2. The subject property is zoned R-1, Single-Family Detached Low Density. The properties to the.north, south, east and west have the same zoning designation. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 1) 3. The property is developed with a single-family residence constructed in 1979 in a residential neighborhood. The lot was a rectangular shaped parcel narrow in the front that widened as it extended towards the back of the lot. The entire lot is 18,164 square feet and is mainly level With the back yard slopping from the rear of the house. Because the residence was built towards the rear of the lot, a large front yard and paved driveway were created. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 2; exhibit 2, topographical map; testimony of Mr. ingalsbe) 4. Itis the intent of the Applicant to construct a building that would house an indoor swimming lane. (exhibit 4, building plans; testimony of Mr. ingalsbe) The attached building would be 1,496 square feet or approximately 27 feet by 54 feet and 20 feet in height. Because the building is over 1,000 square feet and exceeds the maximum height standard for detached accessory buildings, a variance is required, (exhibit 1, staff report, page 2; testimony of Mn. Ingalsbe) 2