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Staff Comment: The project does not include a mix of uses. 8. Does the proposed design mitigate the impacts that could be caused by relaxation of the standards which are proposed to be modified? Staff Comment: The low building height with pitched roofs and narrow building profiles result in less shadow impacts and ensures that spaces between buildings can be landscaped and comfortably used. BINDING SITE PLAN The proposed Binding Site Plan (BSP) results in the creation of 100 lots with property lines located around the footprints of each home, a native growth protection tract, a common access/utility tract, and four open space tracts. BSPs are alternative method for subdividing, and are allowed for residential subdivision only when paired with a condominium. A basic tenet for BSPs is that individual interior parcels that are created do not need to meet all the development standards, provided that the site as a whole does. For example, in this case, the BSP will allow each townhouse unit to be located on its own small lot. Section 18.23.020 contains the approval criteria for BSPs with site plan. These are summarized below. 1. The proposed binding site plan, site plan and other application information shall be consistent with: a. The city's comprehensive plan policies and land use map. b. The Everett zoning code, except as permitted by the design and development provisions of this chapter(Land Division). c. The requirements of the environmentally sensitive areas regulations. Staff Comment: The comprehensive plan designation is 4.2 Community Business.The B-2 Community Business zone district is listed in the comprehensive plan as being consistent with the 4.2 designation. Compliance with the relevant regulations related to zoning and environmentally sensitive areas are addressed in the other three main sections of this report. 2. The project shall meet the following public services requirements to city standards: a. Adequate water supply. b. Adequate sewage disposal. c. Appropriate surface water management. d. Adequate fire protection and hydrants. e. Appropriate access for all anticipated uses in the project. f. Provision of appropriate deeds, dedications, and all other easements. g. Provisions for access to and maintenance of all common facilities. Staff Comment: The City's public works and fire departments have reviewed and commented on the proposal. The proposal has been found to generally meet City standards, with certain conditions of approval recommended. WSDOT environmental office has indicated they have insufficient information to be able to give full support for the project, but has not identified any specific issues. XH-H i IT - 10 PAGE J2_0 F.