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55. The existing interim shoreline perimeter walkway system will be retained, but will be periodically relocated as needed and dictated by project construction activities. It will be ultimately replaced with the permanent shoreline esplanade improvements. In the final buildout, the north/south pathways will connect the main esplanade corridor via crosswalks and sidewalks across the site. (exhibit 3, project narrative, page 6) Binding Site Plan Findings 56, EMC 15.16.030.0 sets forth the appropriate review for various applications within the City of Everett. The ordinance reads: Applications processed in accordance with subsection "B" of this section that have the same highest numbered classification, but are assigned different hearing bodies, shall be heard by the highest decisionmaker. The City Council is the highest, followed by the Hearing Examiner or Planning Commission, as applicable, the Director, and then the Planning Department or other authorized City staff. In the instant application, the Hearing Examiner has jurisdiction over shoreline permits, while the Planning Director has jurisdiction over binding site plans. However, because the shoreline permit and the binding site plan are part of the same application, the Hearing Examiner assumes jurisdiction. For a review of a binding site plan the criteria as set forth in EMC 18.28.020 are applicable. (EMC 15.16.030.C) 57. The Everett Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as 4.5 Waterfront Commercial and requires development in this designation to result in a "distinct character associated with the shoreline location, and that combine commercial activities with recreational activities or promote a high level of public contact with Everett's shoreline". (Land Use Element Policy 2.2.6) The proposed uses, as requested with the instant application, are consistent with the land use designation and provide a mixture of commercial, residential and recreational facilities that promote the highest level of public contact with the shoreline. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 9; exhibit 4, plan set, all sheets; testimony of Mr. Jimerson; testimony of Ms. Gurley) 58. The subject property is zoned Waterfront Commercial with a Planned Development Overlay. The proposed lots exceed the zoning district's minimum lot area of 5,000 square feet, and, with the exception of lot depth, the development is consistent with all Development Standards. Lot depths for each lot will be reviewed at the time of submittal of construction permit applications. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 9; testimony of Mr. Jimerson) , 13