2722 COLBY AVE SNO CO HUMAN SERVICES 2016-01-01 MF Import

I � � _ � � � �°:� �� � � ,... .-� � � , _ _.._ ,.. . . ..'. � : � y -- �yy . _. • r;, H�� i ;. ��,. � O�H �O Suohomish County }iuma¢ Services - ' "� ' � +-�� �p M SPU B-89 �p Page -4- �HC ,�,�� g Lb. The Applicant's drpartment sras created by the Snohomish County Council G�� in 1982. Its purp�se wae the integration and coordinatlon of all �M programs within the Couaty in order to provide necessary services to the r,y citizena and individuals of the Councy. With the provision of the N H soclal servicea and [he development of the programs to asaist g�y individuals within the County, the department serves the public 25 convenience and neceasity. The location of the offices on the subject r�f property will contribute to this public service. y o "' 17. The Applicant's representa[ive submitted that St is the intent of the department to be an excellent neighbor. She submitted that there will � �• be no dlfficulty with parking in the area. She furtner contended that � the programa to be adminietered on-site will provide a benefit to the community. 18. Included in the programs ��° bPelderluct 8�°II childficare f giversilaith those for the handicappe , Y 1 strollere. Those individuals xill have the convenience of eaey '�, accesaibility to the firat floor. '_' 19. The director aubmitted that the administrar:ive offices are for the administratSon of the agency and meetings by advieora and boarde. There '�t will be an influx of profesaionals in the atea which will be x benefit to tne doc+ntown Everett retail community. ' ' ZO• sub�ectaproper[yiwit tantop[ioneforttwo more8 ThereYlsralp gsibility ' j that, if granted, [he department will be on the sub�ect property for at � leaet five years. �1 21. Testimony was received at the public hearing and included: �' Michael Manley - The xitness eubmitted to be the agent director for the Snohomish County. He submitted chat the clien� servicea will not bc � conducted from frontage onto Colby Avenue. The location of the site and '�' ita eaey accessSbility o¢ the firet flaor is a be¢efit Co those who are � served. t" Cathey Trader - The witnese aubmitted to be a part of [he rnergy program � of Snohomish County. She contended that the eite is ideal for accesa �I fot' handicapped and elderly because of ita central locatlon. Bob Wilson - The aitneea su6mitted to be the property manager of [he site. He contended that the entire ground floor that fronte Colby hae been leased and w111 be used for co�ercial busineasea. These include a stockbroker's office and a ti[le inaurance company. He contended Chat ali of the office epace for the County will be in [he rear of the building. CONCLUSIONS 1� the usei of i15,000f sq are afeetVaof� a8aeven1story pofficee b Slding fon � property located on the northwest corner of Colby at 2722 Colby Avenue.