222 W CASINO RD 2018-01-01 MF Import

i ;I� � � � . , Mukilteo School District SPU 18-88 Page -2- I I After due rnnaideration of the evidence preaented by the Applicanty evidenue � elicited duting the public hearing= and as the result of the personal inspection of the subject property and surrounding areas by the Etrerett Hearing F�caminer, the Eollowing findings of fact and conclusions constitute the basis of the decision of the �erett Hearing Examiner. FIEIDINGS OF EACPS 1. The Applicant requested approval of a Special Property Use Permit for the conatruction of an ele�nentary school complex, including a two story, 52,000 square Eoot el�nentary school to be located on the south side of Casino Road Weat, 300 feet east of Hazdeson Road/Sth Avenue West, EVerett, Washington. Contained in the complex will be 26 classrooms, a canputer laboratory station, two learning support center stations, s Eaculty room and a multi-purpose buildiny. Twe playfields will be provided on the southeastern portion of the site. In addition, surface Farking will be provided for staff and visitors. A fire lane and bus loading area will be developed on-site. (ataff reportl 2. Tlie subject property is a 19.1 acre tcact of land zoned R-3, Multiple Fmnily Low Density Zone. It has a Oompcehensive Plan designation of. Multiple-Family with 15 to 25 dwelling units per groes acre. (staff report) 3. Located within the 19.1 accea are two wetland/peat bogs and a portion of Merrill and Ring Creek. It is the intent of the Applicant to excavate and fiil the smaller of the two wetland peat bogs and to pipe the streatn channel. The excav�tion and fill will provide space for buildings znd oarking. 'lhe other peat bog, over three acres in size, is located on the west side of the subject property and will be preserved in its natural state. (staff report, Goughty testimony) 4. Pursuant to the EVerett Municipal Code, Section 19.58.010(C)1, a achool is required to be conaidered under the EVerett Zoning Code undec the criteria of review of Special Property Use Permits. Zfiese critetia are set forth in FMC 19.58.010(e) (1-3) . 'Ihey include: A. 4rie proposed use must be reasonably compatible with other uses and potential uses within the general area in which the use is proposed to be locatedi e. 'Ifie use must not have a serious adverse effect on the ecoloqy and/or environment of the conenunity; and, C. 'Itie use must serve the public convenience and necessity. (administrative finding) 5. A�nitted at the public heacing as exhibit 8 was a site plan depicting the develoEment of tF.a proposed project. A copy of this site plan is attached hereto and ay this reference is hereby incorporated at part of these Findings. (staff report) �