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Exhibit A to Ordinance No. Central Waterfront Redevelopment Plan • City's downtown redevelopment strategy to promote a mix of commercial and residential uses in the central business district • community's interest in providing a physical connection to the water's edge • community's interest in encouraging family wage jobs in Everett • potential to incorporate public access, either on-site or in other off-site locations to improve the community's access to the shoreline. • the comprehensive plan industrial land preservation policy The four land use alternatives considered were: 1. Existing Regulations—No Action Alternative. Land Use Vision for Existing M-2 zoned areas_No change to existing regulations. All existing M-2 zone uses are permitted. Permitted uses in the shoreline area included water-dependent and water-related industrial uses, water-oriented commercial uses, recreational uses, boating facilities, transportation facilities, and utilities and utility facilities. Outside of shoreline areas (200 feet from Ordinary High Water Mark), a wide variety of uses are permitted. No changes to existing development standards or review processes. No additional restrictions on uses or development standards. Public Access Concept-Not required on-site unless a non-water-dependent use is established in shoreline jurisdiction. Off-site public access to the shoreline may be substituted in lieu of on-site public access. Land Use Vision for Properties located east of West Marine View Drive—No change to existing zoning. The existing R-3H, R-5 and B-1 zone regulations would not change. 2. Water-Dependent and Heavy Industrial. Land Use Vision for Existing M-2 zoned areas—A working waterfront job center including cargo handling, water-dependent manufacturing supported by railroad access, marine services, marine commerce and construction, and Naval Station Everett operations, all supporting a strong regional economy. Would include revisions to permitted M-2 uses, requiring water-dependent/related industrial uses and prohibiting or limiting non-industrial uses to those that serve industrial uses in the area, and water-oriented uses. Would add development standards to prohibit or mitigate off-site impacts related to noise, odor, aesthetics, air quality, and other impacts. Public Access Concept-Not required on-site unless a non-water-dependent use is established in shoreline jurisdiction. Off-site public access to the shoreline may be substituted in lieu of on-site public access. 10