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EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN <br /> Policy 6.10.1 When adverse impacts to the environment are considered likely as a result of a utility <br /> project,the City shall use a preferred order of mitigation(i.e., avoid, minimize, rectify, etc.) as set <br /> forth in existing laws and codes. <br /> Policy 6.10.2 In providing utilities, the City should minimize the impact on residential areas from <br /> incompatible land uses. <br /> Policy 6.10.3 Utilities development and improvement shall to the extent possible be compatible <br /> with the natural constraints of slope, soil, geology, vegetation, wildlife habitat and drainage. <br /> Policy 6.10.4 Utility facilities shall be designed, constructed and used in a manner that minimizes <br /> visual incompatibility with adjacent land uses and other laws and codes. <br /> Implementation <br /> (1) When reviewing capital facility and utility projects in residential neighborhoods, retaining <br /> privacy, minimizing traffic and avoiding adverse environmental impacts shall be primary <br /> considerations. <br /> (2) Utilities constructed in residential neighborhoods shall be designed and constructed in a manner <br /> consistent with the character of the area. Where actual design of a structure cannot be modified <br /> (e.g., above-ground vaults, power poles), appropriate buffer/screening measures shall be required as <br /> a condition of development. <br /> (3) When possible, the City shall minimize encroachment on view and solar access of existing <br /> residences by new utility facility construction or improvement. <br /> (4) Compliance with critical area regulations. <br /> Goal 6.11: Conservation To promote conservation of utility resources in order to extend the life <br /> and capacity of existing systems. <br /> Objective 6.11.1 The City shall promote and encourage conservation of resources to delay the need <br /> for additional sources. Conservation measures shall be designed to increase the reliability of <br /> delivery of such utility resources. <br /> Policy 6.11.1 The City shall facilitate the conversion of cost-effective and environmentally <br /> sensitive alternative technologies and energy sources. <br /> Policy 6.11.2 The City shall set target goals and timelines for reduction of electric energy <br /> consumption within City-owned facilities, and implement measures to achieve those goals. <br /> CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT 31 <br />