1330 COLBY AVE IRG PHYSICAL THERAPY 2023-09-25

CITY OF EVERETT EVERETT Planning WASHINGTON Planning Director Decision PROJECT DESCRIPTION Project Type: Change of Nonconforming Use Project File No.: REVII21-011 Owner: Jake Yun Site Address: 1332 Colby Avenue, Everett WA 98201 Legal Description: EVERETT DIV R PLAT OF BLK 245-LOTS 17-18 Tax Parcel#: 00438524501700 Zoning: R-2,Single-Family Medium-Density Residential REQUEST The requested Change of Nonconforming Use proposes changing the existing nonconforming grocery/indoor retail space into a physical therapy and wellness clinic.The R-2 zone prohibits offices— clinics and as such a change of nonconforming use is required. No changes to the existing building footprint,single family residence or site work are proposed. BACKGROUND A nonconforming use certification, project file NCU88-004,was issued in 1988 for the subject parcel.The certification recognized an existing grocery store and detached single-family residence located on the property.The certification also recognized nonconforming front and side yard setbacks for the commercial building, a nonconforming rear setback for the detached single-family residence, and nonconforming parking for the commercial building. A request for change of nonconforming use is typically subject to a Review Process I. However, in accordance with EMC 15.02.060(B)(6),the Planning Director determined a Review Process II was most appropriate for this request due to the residential zoning designation and policies in the comprehensive plan calling for limiting encroachment by hospitals,clinics, and other related medical activities into residential neighborhoods(see,e.g., Land Use Policy 2.1.6). ANALYSIS While physical therapy and wellness could be considered a medical activity related to the hospital,the applicant indicates that much of the clientele is expected to be local and that the business will take steps to integrate with the neighborhood including holding community events. Furthermore,the building is already commercial,so this use would not displace any residences. Public notice was provided and a public comment period of 14 days was held for the project.Written comments were received from two parties during the comment period, both of whom requested more information on the proposal. Neither party had outright objections to the proposed use however one cp 2930 Wetmore Ave,Ste 8-A 0 425.257.8731 ® planning@everettwa.gov Everett,WA 98201 O 425.257.8742 fax everettwa.gov I