Ordinance 2547-01 - Laserfiche WebLink

WHEREAS, the Historical Commission has held public workshops to solicit public input from the affected neighborhood, and has reviewed the proposed modifications to specific code requirements; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public workshop and public hearing to consider the proposed Historic Overlay Zone boundaries and regulations and has recommended that the City Council approve the proposed zoning boundaries and regulations; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission further recommended that the height limits in the R-3H Zone and the R-4H Zone be established at thirty-five (35) and forty(40) feet respectively; and WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing to consider the recommendations of the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that due to the expansion of Historic Overlay Zone designations throughout the City, it is best to place the areas designated as well as their respective standards and guidelines within a single document, to the extent possible, to provide consistency in their application and therefore, finds it appropriate to redesignate the area of Rucker Grand as an Historic Overlay Zone subject to the provisions of this ordinance in conjunction with the designation herein of Norton Grand District; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds the following: 1. The proposed rezones and code changes are consistent with the Everett Comprehensive Plan; and 2. The proposed rezones and code changes bear a substantial relationship to the public health, safety and welfare; and 3. The proposed rezones and code changes promote the best long term interests of the Everett community; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that the proposed Historic Overlay Zone of Norton and Grand Avenue and the redesignation of Rucker and Grand Avenue satisfy the criteria set forth in Section 19.33.040 of the Everett Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Historical Commission has recommended that the Neighborhood Conservation Guidelines and Historic Overlay Zone Standards be applied to the Historic Overlay Zoned properties to preserve and enhance the significant historic architectural qualities of these properties and areas; WHEREAS, the City Council finds the following: 1. The proposed rezone is consistent with the Everett General Plan; and 2. The proposed rezone bears a substantial relationship to the public health, safety and welfare; and 3. The proposed rezone promotes the best long-term interests of the Everett community; 28