Ordinance 2287-98 - Laserfiche WebLink

6. The applicant has cited the need to accommodate population density in appropriate areas such as the Medium Intensity Mixed Use Corridor within the Everett Planning Area as the basis for the proposed land use map amendment being in the best long term interests of the Everett community; 7. Properties designated"Multiple Family, 20 to 29 Dwellings per Gross Acre" are located in the City of Everett on both sides of 19th Avenue SE, in the general vicinity of the subject property. Property designated"Multiple Family, 15 to 20 Dwellings per Gross Acre" is located across 19th Avenue SE from the subject property. The land use designations for properties within unincorporated Snohomish County located immediately north, east, and south of the subject property are designated"Single Family Detached, 10 to 12 Dwellings per Gross Acre." With the exception of the property to the east of the subject property, these properties are located along the 19th Avenue SE Medium Intensity Mixed Use Corridor. 8. The subject property is located in the unincorporated portion of Snohomish County. If the proposed amendment to the Land Use Map is approved, the applicant will petition for annexation and, upon annexation, the subject property would be zoned R- 3 (Multiple Family Medium Density). 9. The applicant proposes a high quality multiple family development of approximately 200 dwelling units. and WHEREAS,the City Council concludes: 1. The proposed land use designation"Multiple Family, 20 to 29 Dwellings per Gross Acre" is consistent with the "Medium Intensity Mixed Use Corridor" designation of 19th Avenue SE as described in the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. 2. The designation proposed by the requested amendment to the land use map of the comprehensive plan is consistent with at least three of the locational criteria listed in the Land Use Element for the "Multiple Family, 20 to 29 Dwellings per Gross Acre" designation(near school, near designated employment center at Murphy's Corner, located on future RTA transit service corridor, and adjacent to permanent open space wetlands on the subject and abutting site); 3. Since the comprehensive plan was adopted in 1994, the City has decided that the proposed widening of 19th Avenue SE will include 5 lanes, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, which will better provide for the transportation needs of the proposed land use designation.