Ordinance 3128-09 - Laserfiche WebLink

consultation with the DAHP is required. The local tribes are also active in addressing impacts to native sites. B. Use of Existing City Process for Impacts to Historic Sites The Urban Design and Historic Preservation Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan includes policies regarding the preservation of historic sites within the city limits. The City of Everett has taken a very active position on the preservation of historic resources by establishing the Everett Historical Commission, which meets monthly, setting up historical zoning districts and providing design review for new and rehabilitation projects. In order to preserve areas with significant cultural resources, the City has established several historic zoning districts. Two of these districts are located to the north and south of the Downtown, but not within the planning area. Design review is done by the Historical Commission or staff for projects within these established districts. 9.1 Mitigation Measures Downtown project proposals will be reviewed using the Sub-area Historic Property Map and Downtown Historic Property Inventory to identify inventoried historic resources. If the proposal will impact a recognized historic resource, the resource shall be evaluated for significance. The established Everett Register criteria of significance (EMC 2.96.050) shall be used. If the resource is found to be significant, the type and degree of impact will be determined by the Planning Director. Projects that do not have an adverse impact on historic properties are eligible for the expedited permit review process if they meet other environmental thresholds adopted in the EIS. It should be noted that the decision regarding what is worthy of consideration is entirely separate from the decision regarding what is actually to be preserved. The fact that a property is deemed significant does not necessarily mean that it is inviolate; it simply means that the historic significance of the property should be taken in account in planning the undertaking. If the proposal is determined to result in adverse impacts, the Planning Director will review alternatives with the developer with an effort made to mitigate the adverse impacts using the Secretary of Interiors Standards for rehabilitation. Demolition of significant historic resources will be reviewed by the Planning Director for reasonable alternatives or mitigation. The following factors will be considered in the review of alternatives and determining mitigation: Level of significance Condition Multiple areas of significance Cost to maintain/operate the property Kinds of values Existing use or potential use Integrity The following mitigation will be applied to individual project reviews affecting historic properties, using the review process steps described below. 24