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Staff Report REVV 20-002 <br /> was posted for 15 days prior to the public hearing that was originally <br /> scheduled for April 7th. The Planning Commission rescheduled the <br /> public hearing due to public meeting restrictions during the <br /> coronavirus pandemic. <br /> COMMENTS RECEIVED: Emailed comments of support received March 2, 2020 stating that the <br /> west side of the block is backed up against the freeway(1-5)sound <br /> wall and a portion of the site is already in commercial use. The <br /> commenter also stated that the 2600 block of Summit Avenue already <br /> has more of the characteristics of Commercial Mixed-Use than it does <br /> single family. <br /> REVIEW CRITERIA <br /> Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Amendment: GMA Goals (RCW <br /> 36.70A.020); Everett Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element, Everett's <br /> Land Use Concept for Commercial Areas (pg. 7), Land Use <br /> Designations-Locational Criteria for Commercial Mixed-Use (pgs. 23- <br /> SOURCES: 24) <br /> Zoning Map Amendment: EMC 19.41.160(D) Site-Specific Rezones; <br /> EMC 19.01.050 Purpose and application of zone districts. <br /> Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Analysis: <br /> The process to amend the comprehensive plan map states that the <br /> burden of proof is upon the proponent to demonstrate the long-term <br /> benefit to the community as a whole. Applicable GMA goals (RCW <br /> 36.70A.020)that this proposed amendment would help achieve <br /> include: <br /> • Encourage development in urban areas where adequate <br /> public facilities and services exist or can be provided in an <br /> efficient manner. <br /> CONSISTENCY WITH <br /> ADOPTED POLICIES AND • Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land <br /> CODES: into sprawling, low-density development. <br /> Response: The Summit Avenue site is in an urban area with adequate <br /> public facilities and services. The site is not undeveloped and the <br /> proposed amendments would allow redevelopment at an increased <br /> density/intensity. <br /> The proposal is also consistent with Everett's land use concept for <br /> commercial areas which calls for minor adjustments of zoning <br /> boundaries to promote greater land use compatibility. Expansion of <br /> the existing use is not allowed by the current zoning and requires a <br /> Page 3 of 6 <br />