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c. This proposal would implement the following Comprehensive Plan policies: <br /> i. Housing growth in Everett will be principally in the form of multiple family <br /> dwellings in redevelopment areas...g. Evergreen Way and i. Transit corridors (pg. <br /> 6 Intro. II B 7) <br /> ii. Arterial streets traditionally zoned or used for commercial activities will be the <br /> focus of redevelopment with a greater emphasis on residential uses mixed with <br /> commercial development. (pg. 7 Intro. II B 14) <br /> iii. Promote housing alternatives to large lot single family detached dwelling(H 4.1.2) <br /> iv. Assure a wide range of housing opportunities (LU 2.1.1); and <br /> v. Promote increased densities and infill housing types (LU 2.1.2); and <br /> vi. Promote high density residential use in well designed, mixed-use commercial <br /> developments...near transportation facilities... (LU 2.1.4); and <br /> vii. [Encourage] small scale buildings and businesses that are oriented <br /> to...surrounding residential neighborhoods. (LU 2.2.4.b); and <br /> viii. Commercial lands located adjacent to streets designated as "gateway corridors" <br /> shall...improve appearance of the arterial corridor... (LU 2.2.5). <br /> d. The proposal is consistent with three of the required characteristics to amend the Land <br /> Use Map to allow High Density Multiple Family Residential as listed in the Land Use <br /> Element, Part V, Section D-- Land Use Designations-Locational Criteria. <br /> e. The proposed zoning types, with the exception of R-5 Core Residential, is consistent with <br /> the proposed comprehensive plan land use designations and site specific rezone criteria <br /> (Section 41.160.D.2 EMC). <br /> f. Proposed amendments of the Zoning map meet the criteria outlined in EMC <br /> 19.41.170.C. <br /> g. The public health,safety and welfare will be provided for by these map amendments with <br /> the expansion of residential and small scale commercial development in an area served <br /> by public facilities and services including transit along Evergreen Way. <br /> h. The proposed map amendments promote the best long term interest of the Everett <br /> community by allowing future multifamily residential infill adjacent to mass transit on a <br /> site that could foster a design that is compatible with surrounding uses. <br /> i. The proposed map amendments were considered as part of the annual comprehensive <br /> plan 2020 docket process in coordination with the city-wide Rethink Zoning project. <br /> wow <br /> rai ORDINANCE Page 2 of 5 <br />