2020/10/14 Council Agenda Packet

EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY of the Norton -Grand Historic Overlay zone in an area where newer development often lacked mtegration with the historic neighborhood. The Concept Plan depicts seven detached single-family residences (SFRs) along Norton Ave., which would include historic characteristics such as front porches, pitched roofs with decorative eaves, and cottage or story -and -a -half massing The four multi -family structures are proposed as three stories, with the third story at the multi -family townhomes building as a daylight basement open paiking garage where existing site grades allow. Similar to the proposed SFRs along Norton, historic features such as front stoops or porches, pitched roofs and decorative eaves would be emphasized. In addition to on -site support services for residents, the project vision includes developing a sense of community. Proposed on -site amenities available to the residents include picnic plaza with table, bar-b-que and raised garden planters, toddler and youth play structures, sport court (removable bollards to accommodate fire access turnaround), companion animal run, trash and recycle enclosures. A proposed public and accessible pedestrian pathway spanning from Norton to Grand Avenue along the northern border of the property would provide a safe pedestrian connection through the developed site. The existing infrastructure allows future development on the site with appropriate development improvements and satisfying the City development standards. The appropriate comprehensive plan amendment and concurrent rezone (with removal of the HO) applications have been submitted for review by the City. The rezone has been requested to implement the comprehensive plan amendment if approved by the City. There are policies in the City's Comprehensive Plan that support this request and include the following: Chapter 2 Land Use EIement 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 homing. Environmental Checklist — Comprehensive Plan Amendment/Concurrent Rezone BRENT PLANNING SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR HOUSING HOPE 33 AUGUST 2020 REv'D