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13. Currently there is parking on-site. While one parking space would be lost to the expansion, the new community center would have a shop that could accommodate additional parking needs. (exhibit 4, narrative; Dorris testimony) 14. There would be no change in the number of parking spaces as the result of the proposed expansion. The parking area has been designed to prevent through traffic to other parking areas. This design would remain as originally constructed. (exhibit 4, narrative; Jimerson testimony) 15. Existing parking areas adjacent to the community center have less than ten stalls, and screening is not required. (exhibit 4, narrative) 16. Because the area of the community center would be increased, approximately 2,700 square feet of open space is projected to be lost. The addition would reduce the open space on-site by approximately 2,712 square feet. The loss of this open space would not impact use of the site. Prior to the modification the subject property has 3.7 acres of open space, and the proposed loss of open space is less than one percent of the total open space on-site. (exhibit 4, narrative; Dorris testimony; Jimerson testimony) 17. The landscaping that would be lost includes loss of a tree and a community garden. Upon completion of the modification of the community center, a new community garden would be developed west of the structure. (Dorris testimony) 18. The expanded community center would serve community needs. Currently the center has multi-purpose uses, including after school programs and summer programs for children. With the increased space the center would be able to accommodate the number of children who attend this facility for its programs and other public uses. The proposed shop would provide an area for storage of maintenance equipment for the entire Phase I and Phase II development. (Dorris testimony) Jurisdiction: The Hearing Examiner of the City of Everett has jurisdictional authority to hold a hearing and to issue the recommendation. That authority is set forth in EMC 15.16.100. Based on the above findings, the Hearing Examiner enters the following conclusions: Criteria and Standards for Review 19.32.200 Final development plan—Amendments permitted. A. Minor changes in the location, siting and height of buildings and structures may be authorized by the director without additional public hearings if these changes were required by engineering or other circumstances not known at the time the final plan was approved. No changes authorized by this section may cause any of the following: 1. A change in the use, intensity or character of the development; 2. An increase in the overall ground coverage of structures; 4