2005/03/16 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

March 18,2005 PUBLIC HEARING—PROVIDENCE EVERETT MEDICAL CENTER EXPANSION Council Member Krell opened a public hearing regarding a proposed resolution approving(1)an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map Do.:ignagon from Single Family(1.3)to Hospital(2.4)in the subject expansion area with conditions,and(2)a rezone from R-2(Single Family) to 11-2-I(Institution)for the entire area designated Hospital(2.4)area:and to consider recommendations of the Everett Historical Commission on Providence Everett Medical Center's request affecting Block 248 of the Donovan District. Council Member Nielsen recused himself from the hearing due to his longstanding and extensive involvement in the matter and left the Council Chambers. President Krell outlined how the hearing would be conducted.She stated that it is important that the City Council hearings am not only fair in fact, but also fair in appearance.She questioned whether any council member knn,of any conflict of interest that he or she may have with the matter beL a us,or know of any other reason that may cause concern. Council Member Stonecipher remarked that her husband Is a physician in Everett and w afflicted with Providence Everett Medical Center. She slated that she felt that she could be fair and impartial in this matter. Council Member Gipson stated that he had been campaigning in the Northwest Neighborhood as well as various other neighborhoods but did not feel that it would be a conflict. President Krell questioned whether any member of the audience has any objection to any City council members participation on the maser before us.There was no response. Dave Koenig,Planning,gave a brief slide presentation.He described the proposed actions,and showed a view of the expansion area. He discussed the Planning Commission and Historical Commission's recommendations.He stated that staff Is recommending that Block 248 be removed from the Donovan District with conditions. 65