Ordinance 2853-05 - Laserfiche WebLink

concerns for public safety. The Everett Police Department, Everett Transit, and local businesses have done a good job to work together on public safety. Ideas for how public safety could be enhanced include: • Forge a close working relationship between Everett Transit, Everett police and local business and communicate on a regular basis. • Proactively work with social service agencies on the homelessness issues in the area. • Increase activity in the area, which would create more eyes on the street. • Design public improvements, development, and open space areas to promote public safety (e.g. good lighting, minimal hidden areas, adequate sidewalks, etc.) • Provide good wayfaring and directional signage to help people find their way around the community. 8. Encourage the Reuse of Existing Buildings Without Adequate Parking Reuse of existing buildings in the Everett Station Area is hindered by lack of adequate on-site parking. Alternatives for providing additional parking for specific buildings include: • Revising the zoning code to allow adjacent improved diagonal and perpendicular on-street parking spaces to count towards on-site parking requirements. • Construction of new shared parking lots by the City of Everett to serve the area. The building owner(s) would pay a fee for each required parking stall. 9. Recommended Development Scenario The scenario builds upon the current situation in which this area of the city provides a variety of goods and services as well as jobs. It suggests infill development and redevelopment can provide space for more and different types of business and thereby increase the amount of employment within the area. Current and future employees, employers, and residents would find the enhanced transit service appealing, as it would reduce the need to depend upon the automobile for commuting. It also reinforces the momentum established by tenants within Everett Station, which are oriented to job training, education, and 8