Ordinance 2747-04 - Laserfiche WebLink

ORDINANCE NO, 2747-04 AN ORDINANCE amending the City's Zoning Code to allow school bus parking, maintenance, washing and other related activities associated with a school bus facility in the M-M zone, amending Ordinance No. 1671-89 and Ordinance No. 2397-99 (EMC Title 19) WHEREAS, the Everett School District filed a request to amend the Zoning Code text (EMC Title 19) allowing school bus facilities as a"public service use" in the M-M (Office Park) Zone; and WHEREAS, the Everett School District has a stated need for locating a facility for storage and maintenance of school buses in the City of Everett; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to periodically review and amend ordinances and development standards to ensure that their intent and purpose are being adequately implemented; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public meeting and a public hearing on December 2, 2003, to review the Everett School District's proposed changes to standards for the M-M (Business Park) Zone; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered testimony at the public hearing from City staff and the Applicant and adopted Resolution No. 03-013 recommending approval of the amendment; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code are: consistent with the applicable provisions of the Everett Comprehensive Plan; bear a substantial relation to the public health, safety and welfare; and promote the best long term interests of the Everett community; and WHEREAS, the City Council, after conducting a public hearing, finds that geographic limits should be imposed on any future bus parking and maintenance facility in order to limit potential impacts on residentially zoned property.