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. . � �_ <br /> demolished, the non-conforming status has terminated, and the Applicant <br /> is �,�auired to obtain the zoning change. (Cunningham tesfimony) <br /> 10. The rezone allows for increased parking on the property that has <br /> historically been used for parking. It also allows for a more logica.l means <br /> of providing off-street parking for the commercial business devalopment <br /> on Broadway Avenue. Further, it restricts the parking to this commercial <br /> zoned property and eliminates potential parking in the residential zone. <br /> (exhibit 1, Cunningham testimony) <br /> 11. The proposed rezone will have a substantial relationship to the public <br /> health, safety and welfare. It will promote the best long-term interest of <br /> the Everett community. �t will allow for a commercial development that <br /> will improve the business community in this portion of the City of Everett, <br /> while restricting parking to traditionally used areas. (Cattle testimony, <br /> Cunningham testimony) <br /> 12. Pursuant to SEPA, tlie City of Everett was designated as the lead agency <br /> for the identification of environmental impacts to the proposed project. <br /> On July 28, 1999, the City issued the final Mitigated Determination of <br /> Non-Significance (MDNS). The final MDNS, which was supported with <br /> 31 conditions, was not appealed. (exhibit 7) <br /> 13 With adherence to the conditions as set forth in the MDNS, the <br /> conditions of the 19J0 Everett Comprehensive Plan Amendment and the <br /> conditions as set forth herein, any adverse impacts that had been <br /> identified will be mitigated. The impacts will be minimal and will not <br /> adversely interfere with the property rights or enjoyment of other property <br /> owners in the area. <br /> 14. As part of the requested parking modification, the Applicant is required to <br /> adhere to the criteria of EMC 19.34.07Q.B. Those criteria include: <br /> (a) Type of use proposed and traffic generation, including hours of <br /> operation, frequency of employee and customer trips, and other <br /> specific factors r2lating to the proposed use. <br /> (b) Location of the subject property, proximity to and availability of <br /> public transportation facilities, likelihood of customers or <br /> employees to use public transportation. <br /> (c) Other inform�tion which is relevant and necessary to make a <br /> determination as to the validity of the request for modification. <br /> 5 <br />