Ordinance 3380-14 - Laserfiche WebLink

1. The proposed pilot project provides an adequate supply of off-street parking in the TLC parking garage for the proposed student housing in the proposed Footprint building; 2. The development of high density student housing in the Central Business District facilitated by the proposed pilot project code amendment is consistent with applicable policies of the Everett Comprehensive Plan; 3. The proposed pilot project supports the growth of an established college located in the Everett central business district; 4. The provision for potential adjustment of the required off-street parking standard based upon a review of parking utilization is consistent with the transportation policies of the Everett Comprehensive Plan; 5. The pilot project will provide the opportunity to evaluate this pilot project, future similar housing proposals as well as other micro-housing opportunities and associated parking needs in the central business district; 6. The proposed Code amendments for this pilot project together with the conditions provided in this Ordinance properly serve the public health, safety and welfare; 7. The Code amendments for the proposed pilot project provide for the best long term interests of the Everett Community. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Pilot Project Established. A. Section 34 of Ordinance No. 1671-89 and Section 7 of Ordinance No. 2347-98, as amended, are hereby amended to provide for a pilot project for student housing and associated parking for student housing in the central business district. B. The City hereby establishes a pilot project to allow student micro-housing on a site located on the southwest corner of California Street and Oakes Avenue in the B-3 (Central Business District) zone, in accordance with the conditions stated herein. Before January 1, 2017, or one year following the issuance the certificate of occupancy by the City's Building Official, whichever date occurs later, the City Council will review this pilot project to evaluate this new use as well as other micro-housing opportunities in the downtown and determine whether this type of use should be authorized including appropriate parking standards, and if so, under what conditions. C. Although this Ordinance establishes certain rights for Footprint to develop the Property in accordance with the conditions specified herein, additional City requirements are required to be met prior to any development activity on the Property including zoning, building, multifamily housing property tax exemption, and public works requirements and reviews, as well as issuance of appropriate City approvals and permits. Section 2. Requirements. The following requirements shall apply to the subject pilot project: 1. For purposes of this pilot project "student housing" is a permitted use in the B-3 zone at the Footprint property on the southwest corner of California Street and Oakes Avenue. 3