2004/09/08 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

September 8,2004 COUNCIL BILL NO.0408-40 Third and final reading of this council bill re'cting to possession of weapons In Courthouse Buildings was continued to next week. PUBLIC HEARING-COUNCIL BILL NO.040045 President Hattie opened a public hearing regarding Council Bill No.0408- 41 relating to rezoning the ASARCO Smelter area from R-2 to R-1A. Bob Landles, Planning Staff, explained that the rezone area is approximately eighteen acres and is the site of the formerASARCO Smelter.All of the adjacent property is currently zoned R-2.He detailed the location of the rezone area.The requested action is to rezone horn R- 2,single family medium density residential,to R-1A,single family a0•i ked too dens,:y residential. The rezone is consistent with the existing Comprehensive Plan designation for the area It will provide for greater flexibility for the future redevelopment of the area(12 dwelling unite per acre).The Hoaring Examiner held a public hearing on July 22,2004 and he has recommended approval of the rezone. At that time comments were received from Timothy Dean. It was noted that Mark Walken,Bud Alkire,and Darcy Walker are present on behalf of the Everett Housing Authority. Council Members questioned the increase in density,neighborhood concerns,and access to Broadway Avenue. Mark Wolken,consultant,stated that the only change to the existing zoning and proposed rezone is 12 units rather loan 10 units per acre. George Deaml, 525 Hawthome, and a member of the Delta Neighborhood,spoke in opposition to the rezone.He eked the increase in housing density and an increase in traffic as reasons for his opposition to the rezone. Moved by Council Member Olson,seconded by Council Member Overstreet to close the public hearing. 291