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WHEREAS,the City Council finds that the proposed amendment to the B-3 zone will: <br /> • create the potential for more business activity in the City <br /> • encourage the re-use of existing buildings <br /> • result in improvements to existing buildings <br /> • promote economic diversification in downtown <br /> • create the opportunity for building owners to generate revenues <br /> • allow for business startups in affordable spaces <br /> WHEREAS,the City Council concludes: <br /> 1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Everett <br /> Growth Management Comprehensive Plan; and <br /> 2. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to the public health, safety and <br /> welfare; and <br /> 3. The proposed amendment promotes the best long term interests of the Everett <br /> community. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: <br /> Section 1. Section 22 of Ordinance No. 1671-89, as amended (EMC Chapter 19.22), is hereby <br /> amended by the addition of the following: <br /> Use of Basement or Other Building Spaces. <br /> A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to allow basements or other spaces in existing <br /> buildings in the B-3 zone to be considered for uses that are not otherwise permitted,but <br /> which, if properly designed and managed, would not create unacceptable impacts on <br /> surrounding properties or the downtown area in general. Other spaces, in addition to <br /> basements in existing buildings that, due to their location or configuration are not readily <br /> usable for permitted uses, as determined by the Planning Director, may be considered <br /> using the process described herein. This process differs from the Unlisted Use process <br /> listed in EMC 19.02.080 in that uses that are not specifically authorized in the B-3 zone <br /> may be considered using the process described herein. <br /> B. Review Process. Any request to allow a use that is not otherwise permitted in the B-3 <br /> zone shall be reviewed using Review Process II. <br /> C. Review Criteria. The following criteria shall be used as the basis for approving, denying, <br /> or conditionally approving a request to allow the use of a basement space, or other space <br />