Ordinance 2706-03 - Laserfiche WebLink

t WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed area-wide rezones to P (Public Park), AQ (Aquatic), OS (Open Space) and WC (Waterfront Commercial), and the revision to the zoning boundary in the Port's south terminal area are consistent with the criteria for revisions to the Zoning map as follows: 1. The proposal is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Everett general plan. All of the proposed changes are consistent with Section 4 of the SMP, including shoreline environment designations with associated purpose statements, classification criteria, descriptions of areas designated, vision statements for many of those areas, and management policies. The revisions are consistent with specific policies in the Comprehensive Plan, including Land Use Element. Policy 1.2.6.d. Identify on the Land Use Map appropriate areas in which to apply the following commercial land use designations: Waterfront Commercial: Water-oriented districts which create or reinforce a distinct character associated with the shoreline location, and which combine commercial activities with recreational activities or promote a high level of public contact with Everett's shorelines. The Open Space map on LU-27 shows Ferry Baker and Weyco Islands, and Jetty Island as Open Space. Locational Criteria on LU-65 Parks/Public Open Space. This designation has been applied to existing parks, golf courses, and publicly owned open space areas. Locational Criteria on page LU-66 Waterfront Commercial. This designation is applied to limited portions of the Everett shoreline which have a unique shoreline character and which provide for increased public access to and enjoyment of the shoreline, or which provide for uses that are supportive of other water-dependent and water-related uses. Economic Development Element Policy 5.3.1 Identify and map sites appropriate for redevelopment and enhancement. Policy 5.5.2 Protect the valuable natural functions and aesthetic benefits provided by environmentally sensitive areas and open space. Housing Element. The Mukilteo tank farm property is currently designated residential on the Comprehensive Plan. This is an erroneous designation based upon ownership, location, and historic use of the property. Changing the designation of a property from single family to Waterfront Commercial is not entirely consistent with the Housing and Residential Land Use policies. However, the