2020/10/14 Council Agenda Packet

2. Uses. The uses allowed on the property are limited to single-family and multi -family residential dwellings, which include administration and community spaces that accommodate staff offices, support services to the residents, multi -purpose gathering space and laundry facilities, plus on - site recreation and open space for the benefit of residents and the neighborhood. Any other uses would require a modification to the Development Agreement consistent with the zoning in effect at the time of modification. 3. Density. The number of dwelling units per acre is limited to twenty-nine (29) within the R-3 zone. 4. Historic Design Review. The dwellings to be constructed on the property removed from the Norton -Grand Historic Overlay shall be reviewed by the Everett Historical Commission for compatibility with the adjacent historic neighborhood. The Historical Commission's recommendations will be forwarded to the Review Authority set forth in Section #1 (Plan Approval) above. 5. Street Access. Access to the property designated for multi -family housing shall not access through Norton Avenue, except for emergency vehicles. There are policies in the City's Comprehensive Plan that do support this request and include the following: Chapter 2 Land Use Element IV. Land Use Goals, Objective and Policies B. Objectives Objective 2.1 Objective 2.2 Objective 2.3 Objective 2.4 Provide for the public health, safety and welfare of the Everett community. Provide sufficient land and development standards to allow the community to grow in a desirable manner. Establish land use patterns that encourage the efficient utilization of land, energy resources, transportation facilities, public infrastructure, and the economic provision of public services, and that further the goals of the other elements of the comprehensive plan. Reinforce, maintain and enhance the desirable qualities of Everett's neighborhoods. Applicant Response: Addressing student/family homelessness is a direct response to providing for public health, safety and welfare. The proposal provides preference for those households whose student(s) have a two-year attendance history in Everett School District, and meet stated requirements. It also furthers other goals in the plan related to housing needs, homelessness and student housing. The multi -family designation is consistent with adjacent designations/uses and provides efficient utilization of' resources and the existing infrastructure. It also furthers other goals in the plan related to housing needs and student housing. The Concept Plan provides an innovative site plan, which enhances the neighborhood with its sensitive and beneficial design. By placing detached single-family houses on Norton, and multi -family to the east along Grand, the proposal is sensitive to the historic overlay, existing single-family houses along the west and reflects input from significant neighborhood outreach. A Development Agreement would be established for the entire Subject Site to ensure that historic features and project components -- e. , iNt HOUSING Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment and Concurrent Rezone Application [I. HOPE Narrative Statement -- Evaluation Criteria (Revision August 2020) we. keep hope alive Page 3