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, NARRATIVE STATEMENT OUTLINE <br /> For Rezone at Northwest Corner of Nardeson and Casino Roads <br /> A. Why the amendment is necessary. <br /> 1. Have the basic land use conditions in the area changed? <br /> No. The existing land use is multi-family which has intensified, <br /> creating a need for a sma11 neighborhood business center. <br /> 2. Are the present zoning boundaries illogically drawn in relation to <br /> existing conditions (i .e. , parcel configurations and existing land <br /> use)? <br /> No. The property is located on the northwest corner of Hardeson <br /> and Casino Roads. It is rectangular in shape with the long dimen- <br /> sion of 195 feet fronting on Hardeson Road and the short dimension <br /> of 140 feet fronting an Casino Road. The present zoning boundaries <br /> are lugically drawn. However, this property, as located at the <br /> intersection of a main arterial and a callector, has been identified <br /> as a desirable location of a neighborhood shopping area to serve <br /> the existing residential community. _ <br /> 0 <br /> -� <br /> 3. Has development of the area been contrary to existing regulationsl m <br /> No. However the Southwest Everett Compreh��nsive Plan identifies " <br /> that a small neighborhood shopping area is d'esirable at this loca- <br /> M FY <br /> "'� � <br /> L{On. • ..-, <br /> � � <br /> m <br /> 4. Are there substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in � 5� <br /> accordance with existing zoning7 "'C <br /> No. The property is currently developed with a multi-family use. �� <br /> -� <br /> 5. Is 1t impossible to find adequate sites for the proposed use in Q= <br /> districts permitting such uses? �_ <br /> Yes. The nearest area to a11ow commercial uses is east approxi- ��, <br /> _ mately 1.5 miles on Evergreen Way. . �� <br /> � <br /> B. The conformity of the proposal to the Comprehensive Ptan. . m�, <br /> 1. Does the proposal adhere ta the goals and policies of the compre- �m <br /> hensive plan? �� <br /> The proposed development conforms to the following goals and �� <br /> policies as set forth in the Southwest Everett Comprehensive Plan. ' s <br /> A <br /> 5. LAND USE � <br /> 5.4 Policy: _ <br /> Encourage commercial , office, retail , and = <br /> service facilities, including schools, � <br /> churches, pubtic, and semipublic uses, at . o <br /> both the community and neighborhood � <br /> level and within walking distance of m <br /> residential areas. (Refer to Land Use <br /> 84.3, M,4.4, M4.6; Education k9.2, H9.3) <br /> �/p�,� 1� `4A�a. �T�ZYQ <br /> #Y Y��' <br />