2020/10/14 Council Agenda Packet

EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY Policy 4.8.6 Policy 4.8.7 Policy 4.8.8 Policy 4.8.10 Policy 4.8.12 Review existing programs and/or establish new programs for assisting low income households and special needs populations to afford safe and decent housing, within the financial capabilities of the city. Cooperate with other local governments, non-profit housing providers, and housing authorities to develop a 10-year plan to assist homeless persons find permanent housing, within the financial capabilities of the city Support local and regional efforts to prevent homelessness, and provide a range of housing options and support efforts to move homeless persons and families to long term financial independence. Promote awareness of universal design improvements that increase housing accessibility Ensure the zoning code provides opportunities for specific types of special needs housing such as, but not limited to, adult family homes, assisted living facilities, senior citizen housing, supportive housmg and temporary shelter housing. Continually monitor and update definitions of' existing housing types and add new types of housing for the special needs population as necessary. Applicant Response: The goals, objectives and policies of Everett Housing Element are met and adhered to with the proposed project There a variety of housing types and opportunities are presented on -site, which addresses affordability with subsidized/low- income housing and the needs of the special population (homeless students and families). The proposal promotes preservation with the Norton -Grand Historic Overlay zone design standards, furthering development of neighborhood character with infill development. Housing Hope continues to work with developing community connections with the neighbors and breaking down barriers for residents of subsidized housing The required housing element of the Comprehensive Plan states the need to provide housing for homeless students/youth (at -risk youth) and low-income families, which this partnership with the Everett School District and Housing Hope addresses. The availability of a public land to address this need is unique and is consistent with policies in the comprehensive plan. The existing site is transitional by nature — it is the southern -most portion of the existing Norton -Grand Historic Neighborhood, grades extend from Norton Ave. and slope down towards Grand Ave., and it is a catalyst between various housmg types. Allowance of the east portion of the site to be rezoned and historic overlay removed, would allow the proposed multi -family structures to achieve a transitional zone between the single-family residential to the west and the multi -family to the southeast. While the request is to remove the Historic Overlay (HO) zone on the proposed eastern multi -family area, the design elements of the HO would be carried throughout the site and enforced through the Development Agreement. The height limit set by the Historic Overlay zone would be removed, so that a viable unit density can be achieved for the multi -family buildings, in order to provide generous on -site parking at the request of the NAC. Multi -family structures would incorporate design elements of the proposed single- family residences along Norton Ave., with historic features such as front stoops or porches, pitched roofs and decorative eaves emphasized. Other historic overlay zone criteria such as steep sloping roofs, vertically proportioned fenestration, traditional siding materials and historic buildmg colors would be accommodated in the design and included as project requirements in the Development Agreement. Environmental Checklist — Comprehensive Plan Amendment/Concurrent Rezone 42 BREN T PLANNING SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR HOUSING HOPE AUGUST 2020 REv'n