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through a variety of regulations, including critical area regulations,transportation impact fees, <br /> and stormwater/water quality regulations. <br /> 9. The design standards proposed as part of the Evergreen Way Revitalization Plan will mitigate <br /> impacts of development that currently are mitigated by SEPA. <br /> 10. The proposed amendment will require public notice to be provided for projects that are exempted <br /> from the SEPA review process by the adoption of this Ordinance. <br /> 11. The City has separate codes that require the collection of transportation impact fees,which will <br /> not be affected by this Ordinance. <br /> WHEREAS,the City Council concludes the following: <br /> 1. The proposed amendment will streamline permit review in the areas closest to the Swift Bus <br /> Rapid Transit stations and encourage appropriate infill development along Evergreen Way. <br /> 2. The proposed amendment will promote densities called for by the comprehensive plan in this <br /> "high intensity mixed use corridor." <br /> 3. The proposed amendment is consistent with RCW 43.21C.229. <br /> 4. The proposed amendment is in the best long term interests of the Everett community. <br /> NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: <br /> Section 1. Ordinance No. 1348-87, as amended by Ordinance No. 2534-01 (EMC Chapter 20.04), is <br /> hereby amended by the addition of the following categorical exemption,which shall be codified as EMC <br /> 20.04.140: <br /> Categorical Exemptions—Infill Development. <br /> A. The following exempt levels are established for new construction under RCW 43.21C.229, for <br /> land located within the E-1 MUO (Mixed Use Overlay)zone: <br /> 1. Residential use and its required off-street parking: up to 100 dwelling units; <br /> 2. Commercial use within a mixed use building including 8 or more residential dwelling units, <br /> and the required off-street parking: up to 15,000 square feet. <br /> B. Review Process. Development proposals that meet the categorical exemption thresholds stated <br /> in Subsection A of this Section that exceed the City SEPA thresholds for categorical exemption as <br /> specified in EMC 20.04.130 shall be subject to Review Process II as specified in EMC Chapter 15.20, <br /> provided however, that environmental review under SEPA is not required. The City shall provide notice <br /> of the proposed development application as required by Review Process II. <br /> 2 <br />