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g!/i-/ - ORDINANCE NO. 3184-10 An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code related to small scale distilleries and wineries, Ordinance No. 1847-92 and 2397-99, as amended (EMC Title 19). WHEREAS, the City of Everett Zoning Code contains regulations that allow for"micro- breweries: in certain zone districts; and WHEREAS, it is necessary from time to time to update zoning regulations to provide clarification or create additional standards related to specific uses; and WHEREAS, small scale distilleries and wineries that are similar in scale and operation to micro- breweries are becoming more common in cities as a desirable land use in certain commercial districts; and WHEREAS, micro-breweries are already listed as a permitted use in several commercial zone districts in Everett; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public workshop on March 16, 2010 to discuss and consider potential amendments to the Zoning Code related to micro-breweries, micro-distilleries and micro-wineries; and WHEREAS,the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 4, 2010 to consider public testimony and did make a recommendation that the City Council amend the Zoning Code concerning regulations for micro-breweries,micro-distilleries and micro-wineries; and WHEREAS,the City Council held a public hearing on June_, 2010 to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds: 1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Everett Growth Management Comprehensive Plan; and 2. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to the public health, safety and welfare; and 3. The proposed amendment promotes the best long term interests of the Everett community.