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313 <br /> August 15,1990 <br /> The proposal being located in an area identified as the Grand Avenue <br /> Historic District was the reason for Revised Mitigated <br /> Determination Of N n-Slgnlficance. However, Ms. Frensxorth pointed <br /> out that this area was <br /> not an Historic Overlay Zane. The site is <br /> cant today because of demolition following a fire that destroyed <br /> the previous multi-family structure. <br /> Te ep.rest szngevR- lmitl ts 1eung for t.his 9,00square fast <br /> Mr.Bill Bellshaw,^2111 Pucker,appellant,stated he was in favor of <br /> neighborhood enhancement ent programs. He indicated the City had made <br /> errors.two <br /> There Wasn't adequate consideration given to: 1) the <br /> adverse impacts On the aesthetic and historical/cultural character <br /> of the a and 2)' the cumulative effects of higher density <br /> development in this area.. <br /> Mr. Bellehew spent several minutes presenting a slide show of the <br /> homes in the three black.area of the proposal. He gave some history <br /> of the area and.stated that the average age of homes in this area !!!i <br /> s 75 years. He said that no neighborhood in Everett has more <br /> visible history than this one. It is a unique and valuable resource <br /> of Everett. <br /> Bellehaw to in favor of en Environmental Impact Statement. H <br /> feels the proposal will have the following effects on the <br /> neighborhood: 1) it is not in character with its surroundings; 2) I�! <br /> it negates the fine preservation of the street;and 3)it will send <br /> a message that this area is zoned for high density apartments. <br /> On. sellshaw requested that the neighbors have more input into the <br /> proposed project. ISI v <br /> .R. wigglns, 2201 Rcker, hatl a c cern that the subject proposal <br /> enhance the pexiiculer neiphboxhood,on <br /> Councilman Morrow had questions regarding the communication between 1I1 1. <br /> he neighbors and the applicants. <br /> Patrick Brown, 2209 Rucker, told of the 40-50 year old trees his ) <br /> property line that could be affected bythe construction of the <br /> proposed apartment <br /> t building. He also was <br /> concerned about the lack 1111' 1 <br /> o parking area. <br /> Patricia Goodsell, applicant, stated that the elevations did not <br /> adequately portray the project. she is concerned that their project <br /> [its in with the area and feels that-they answered the concernof <br /> he community and neighbors. <br /> Councilman Moser asked if the applicants had met with the Historical �. <br /> Commission. The answer was no. <br /> Me it Goodsell, applicant, spoke about parking. He said there xoultl j <br /> behind kthe buildinghe apartment building antl six additional spaces I! <br /> Mark Sane, 1006 Rucker, Chairman of the Historical Commission, <br /> talked about the fact that there was not an Historical Overlay Zone; <br /> however, procedures for developing theme heing formulated. <br /> Therefore,staff does recognize.that there.area historic areas that I <br />