Ordinance 3090-08 - Laserfiche WebLink

land uses. Only sites that are located so as to promote compatibility with other existing or planned land uses shall be allowed for such uses. 2.10.3 The impacts of"hard to site" facilities shall be reviewed in accordance with the review process specified by the City's zoning code, SEPA ordinance, and other applicable ordinances of the City that promote land use compatibility and mitigation of potential adverse impacts caused by the siting and operation of such facilities. 2.10.4 Land uses that meet the description of"essential public facilities" which serve a countywide, regional or statewide need shall not be permitted in Everett unless the proponent demonstrates that other communities have accepted a fair share of essential public facilities. 2. PEMC is a regionally significant facility providing medical services throughout northwest Washington and it is the second largest private employer in Snohomish County. The Comprehensive Plan anticipates PEMC's long-term presence in Everett. 3. The City of Everett grew in population from 70,000 in 1990 to over 101,000 in 2006. Snohomish County's population grew from 466,000 in 1990 to 672,000 in 2006. By 2025, the County population is forecasted to approach one million and Everett's population to reach 123,000. 4. In 2007, PEMC had 25,000 in-patient admissions, 103,000 emergency department visits, and 500,000 outpatient visits. PEMC's emergency department volume was the highest of any hospital in the state 5. PEMC presented newly developed information to justify the proposed change to the land use designation in order to accommodate hospital and medical service needs beyond 2015, the planning horizon for its 2005 Master Plan. This new information includes population growth projections, projected hospital bed demand, and projected growth in physician and clinic space needs that correlate with the proposed building program and height standards of the master plan.