2014/04/23 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

April 23, 2014 PUBLIC HEARING: Council Vice President Bader opened a public hearing regarding Council Bill No. 1404-19, a proposed ordinance authorizing a pilot project for micro-housing for Trinity Lutheran College students. Allan Giffen, Planning, gave a brief overview of the proposed ordinance. He addressed the issue brought forward by Council Member Gipson regarding noise impact from the Austin Bar and Grill, which is adjacent to the proposed housing site. He stated that the Noise Ordinance for the B- 3 Zone does not require a night time reduction of noise. He distributed proposed language to be added to Section 2.2 and 2.9 of the ordinance requiring confirmation of exclusive use of the building for student housing and the establishment of a new off-street parking standard in the event a new use of the building is proposed. He addressed a question about micro-housing as a form of housing in the city and whether or not it is a desirable alternative. He stated that the ordinance already requires an evaluation of micro-housing as a housing type by January 2017, or within one year of occupancy of this building, whichever occurs later. Kathy Raines, President/CEO, Footprint Investments, gave a brief presentation regarding their micro-housing developments in other communities and their partnership with Trinity Lutheran College. John Reed, President, Trinity Lutheran College, spoke regarding the need for additional student housing. He confirmed Trinity's commitment to the proposed project and the city of Everett. Pat Cisneros, Everett Community College, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Ryan Lindley, Everett; Doug Lee, Associate Pastor, Gospel Light Church; and Mitch Cogdill, Attorney representing Austin Bar and Grill, expressed concern regarding the lack of on-street parking. Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Murphy to close the public hearing. 107