Ordinance 3768-20 - Laserfiche WebLink

2. This proposal would implement the following Comprehensive Plan policies: a. Housing growth in Everett will be principally in the form of multiple family dwellings in redevelopment areas...g. Evergreen Way and i.Transit corridors (pg. 6 Intro. II B 7) b. Arterial streets traditionally zoned or used for commercial activities will be the focus of redevelopment with a greater emphasis on residential uses mixed with commercial development. (pg. 7 Intro. 11 B 14) c. Promote housing alternatives to large lot single family detached dwelling (H 4.1.2) d. Assure a wide range of housing opportunities(LU 2.1.1);and e. Promote increased densities and infill housing types (LU 2.1.2); and f. Promote high density residential use in well designed, mixed-use commercial developments...near transportation facilities... (LU 2.1.4); and g. [Encourage] small scale buildings and businesses that are oriented to...surrounding residential neighborhoods. (LU 2.2.4.b); and h. Commercial lands located adjacent to streets designated as"gateway corridors" shall...improve appearance of the arterial corridor...(LU 2.2.5). 3. The proposal is consistent with three of the required characteristics to amend the Land Use Map to allow High Density Multiple Family Residential as listed in the Land Use Element, Part V, Section D-- Land Use Designations-Locational Criteria. 4. The proposed zoning types, with the exception of R-5 Core Residential, are consistent with the proposed comprehensive plan land use designations and site-specific rezone criteria (Section 41.160.D.2 EMC). 5. The proposed rezones mitigate any adverse impact(s) upon existing or anticipated land uses in the immediate vicinity. 6. The public health, safety and welfare will be provided for by these map amendments with the continuation of residential and small-scale commercial development in an area served by public facilities and services including transit. 7. The proposed map amendments promote the best long-term interest of the Everett community by allowing future multifamily residential infill adjacent to mass transit on a site that could foster a design that is compatible with surrounding uses. 8. The proposed map amendments were considered as part of the annual comprehensive plan 2020 docket including an analysis of potential cumulative impacts. NOW,THEREFORE,THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING: 1. Amend the City of Everett Growth Management Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map for the property at 4502/4516 Rucker Avenue from Single Family to Multifamily and Single Family to Commercial Mixed-Use for 4426 Rucker Avenue as depicted in Exhibit 1. 2. Amend the City of Everett Zoning Map for the property located at 4502/4516 Rucker Avenue from R-1 Single Family Detached Low Density to R-4 Multiple Family High Density and for Planning Commission Resolution 20-01 Page 2