Ordinance 2712-03 - Laserfiche WebLink

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, which the Planning Commission has recommended for approval, are consistent with the criteria for revisions to the Comprehensive Plan policies as follows: 1. The proposed changes are consistent with other existing Comprehensive Plan policies. • Commercial Land Use Policies: 1.2.2. Discourage speculative rezoning and require proposed new commercial designations to be based upon a binding plan that integrates well with and improves the surrounding commercial and adjoining neighborhoods. 1.2.6. (d) 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 shoreline. • Industrial Land Use Policies: 1.3.1. Identify which industrial areas should remain designated for industrial development and determine where currently designated industrial lands should be designated for other uses, while promoting compatibility between industrial uses and more sensitive land uses. • Multiple Family Housing Policies: 1.7.1. The City shall encourage multiple family development and redevelopment in downtown, in mixed-use commercial centers, and near major employment areas. • Economic Development: 5.3.6. Promote residential densities and development standards in areas where residential growth is desired that warrant redevelopment investment and allow a wide range of suitable uses for areas with redevelopment potential. 5.3.8. Utilize design standards and development incentives to retain Everett's historic image and encourage pedestrian-oriented activity centers. Develop plans and Urban Design Criteria for redevelopment areas with mixed use potential. 5.4.2. Work with the Port to develop tourism activities. 3