3110 W MUKILTEO BLVD VERIZON 2018-01-02 MF Import

(k) Accessibility to public transit and traffic reduction measures proposed by the Applicant to reduce dependence of the proposed use on the automobile. 6. The Applicant provides telephone services for the City of Everett. The 911 services are a'so provided for the surrounding area. The Applicant proposes the expansion to improve these services and to satisfy the existing demands of its customers in the City and surrounding areas. The expansion will provide neighborhood district, and the City with reliable and efficient telecommunication services. There is a need for such services. (exhibit 1, Tyler testimony) 7. Access to the site will be off Mukilteo Boulevard. Although maintenance of the facility will occur, traffic will be limited. The facility will not generate additional traffic. Other utilities are available on -site, including electricity and telephone services. The impact of traffic generated by the proposed use on the surrounding area will be minimal, if nonexistent. (exhibit 1. Tyler testimony, Blissett testimony) 8. One parking stall is required for the maintenance staff. Currently, this site provides off-street parking for service vehicles, and therefore, no additional parking will be required. The existing on -site circulation and parking are adequate. (Tyler testimony) 9. The existing facility was designed to be compatible with the surrounding residential uses. The building on -site has been in existence since the 1980's and is generally compatible with the architectural and general design of the area. There is landscaping on the site. The proposed addition will be designed to compliment the existing building and to be compatible with surrounding properties. The proposed addition will be a wood framed structure with vinyl siding and asphalt shingles on a gable roof. The proposed addition will be one- story and will be built within all setbacks. (exhibit 1, Tyler testimony, Blissett testimony) 10. Existing landscaping of the site includes vegetative buffering along the property edges. The addition will not require additional landscaping. A landscaping plan for review must be approved by the Everett Planning Department. (Tyler testimony) 11. No signs are proposed for the project. (exhibit 1) 12. The proposed development will not generate irritants, such as noise, smoke, dust, odor, glare, visual blight, or other undesirable impacts The fuel tank being relocated on -site will be screened and landscaped similar to the existing vegetation. (exhibit 1) M