5613 COLBY AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

REZONE: The following findings and conclusions are based on the criteria established in Section 41.160 of the Everett Municipal Code: 1. Compatibility. Per EMC Subsection 41.160 (B) and (C), the proposal must be reasonably consistent with applicable provisions of the Everett General Plan and promote the best long term interests of the Everett community. Fines_ On October 8, 1986, the City Council adopted the Residential Land Use Map of the Everett General Plan, which designated the subject properties on Lots 1-8 of block 2 Laurel Heights, Vol. 10 of Plats, page 54 Records of Snohomish County, Washington; 1.5: "Multiple Family Residential, 10-15 dwelling units per acre". This policy guideline is implemented by the newly adopted zoning designation of R-3(L): "Multiple Family Low Density Residential". The current R-1: Single Family zone allows the siting of single family detached residences with accessory uses among other uses but prohibits the siting of duplex or multiple family residences, while the R-3(L): Multiple Family zone allows for the siting of single family, two family (duplex) dwellings, and multiple family residences and accessory uses among other permitted uses. rnnnlnainn• The proposed eight (8) lot rezone request is consistent with the policies and objectives of the Everett General Plan and would result in the implementation of the Multiple Family policies of the General Plan, which among other objectives is to provide for areas of multiple family residential use at low density in the City. The requested density for lot N7 is also within the range provided for in the newly adopted zoning classification of R-3(L) for the subject site. Granting of the requested rezone would encourage and guide long term development of such low density population and land use intensity into those areas of the City considered well served by public infrastructure for such uses. 2. Public Need. The proposal must bear a substantial relation to public health, safety, or welfare, and must serve public convenience and necessity. Finding* The rezone request also consists of a proposal to construct a two family (duplex) residential building on Lot 7 with potential for more dwelling units on any of the other lots. The proposed R-3(L) zone also allows for the protection of existing single family residences through the development standards and requirements of the Everett Zoning Code. The Zoning Code was adopted to promote and protect the public health, safety and welfare of the City's citizens through the orderly regulation of land uses in the City. Pnnnlru¢inn• All site specific development proposals on any of the subject lots shall be reviewed by City to ensure full compliance with the adopted General Plan policies and standards and requirements of the City's Zoning Code through SEPA or Building permit review process as applicable. With potential of increasing the city's housing stock for its citizen and contingent on compliance with adopted policies, standards and requirements, this proposal will provide necessary and convenient community housing need and services to the City at large. E