Ordinance 2391-99 - Laserfiche WebLink

He and several council members hinted that the site is being eyed for multiple uses, including public access, retail - commercial or even the site of the city's new museum. He said he's recently visited Portland, Ore., and other cities that have redeveloped river waterfront, bringing in a variety of uses to places where people congregate. He said his vision of Everett's future includes a thriving river area with public access and many business and public areas. ; and WHEREAS, in a September 4, 1992, news article, the Simpson Property was discussed. The article stated: ". . . the long-range mix of uses the mayor sees as a catalyst for redevelopment of Everett's river waterfront." The article quoted the Mayor: "We want to set the tone for potentially how the rest of the waterfront could develop at some time". . . ; and WHEREAS, in August of 1994, the City Council, in compliance with the Washington Growth Management Act, adopted its Comprehensive Plan which described the City's policies and vision for the Snohomish River waterfront as follows: Purpose. To provide an area for the development of a variety of public, recreation, commercial, industrial and residential development that effectively utilizes the unique features of the specific sites to incorporate civic and community redevelopment objectives. The intent is to bring significant redevelopment to the Snohomish Riverfront that is consistent with the City's land use vision and which incorporates substantial public access, attractive and high quality development of the waterfront and adjoining areas, public recreational features, and uses that allow a substantial number of people to enjoy the shoreline. Criteria for Designation. Areas located on the west side of the Snohomish River, south of the Highway 2 bridge, and which are not suited for a "non- urban" shoreline use environment. 3