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ORDINANCE NO. 2832-05 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1671-89, as amended (EMC 19.02.020), Amending Ordinance No. 2107-95 (EMC 19.22.020), and Rezoning a Portion of the East Side of Rucker Avenue between Everett Avenue and Pacific Avenue from C-1 (General Commercial) to B-3 (Central Business District) WHEREAS, in accordance with Everett Municipal Code 19.41.160, an area-wide rezone was initiated for properties located on the east side of Rucker Avenue between Everett Avenue and Pacific Avenue, from C-1 (General Commercial) to B-3 (Central Business District); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public workshop on the proposed rezone on October 19, 2004, took public testimony, and discussed alternatives to include a larger area for consideration for potential rezoning and revisions to permitted building height; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission discussed the matter again as a non-agenda discussion at its regular meeting on November 16, 2004, and decided to limit consideration of the rezone area to the east side of Rucker Avenue, between Everett Avenue and Pacific Avenue, with the understanding that the City would review zoning boundaries and permitted building height for a broader area in downtown following the completion of the 10-Year Update to the City's Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 8, 2005, and considered public testimony regarding the proposed rezone and amendment to allowable building height regulations, and has recommended approval of the rezone; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds the following: A) The proposed rezone is consistent with the Everett Comprehensive Plan, based on the following: 1. The subject rezone area is currently developed and is zoned C-1 and has a Comprehensive Plan designation of 3.1, Central Business District;