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The subject property is an area next to the former Asarco Smelter site. The neighborhood was once severely impacted by contamination, but was subject to intense clean-up activity. It is now the intent of the Applicant, along with federal, state, and local governmental agencies, to reclaim the property and redevelop it for residential purposes. The requested rezone would allow flexibility in development. (finding 1) 2. In order for an area-wide rezone to be granted within the City of Everett, the criteria as set forth in EMC 19.41.160 must be satisfied. Those criteria are listed in finding #8. 3. The requested area-wide rezone is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Everett Comprehensive Plan. It provides for a zoning that allows density consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. It also provides for residential uses, while upgrading the housing in the general vicinity of the subject property. (findings 10 - 12) 4. The requested area-wide rezone bears a substantial relation to the public health, safety, and welfare. It involves the upgrade of a parcel of previously contaminated land to a residential area that would provide reasonable housing for the community. (findings 10 - 12) 5. The requested area-wide rezone promotes the best long-term interest of the City of Everett. (findings 1-7 & 10-12) 6. The requested area-wide rezone of the subject property as a high density single-family residential neighborhood is consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan and with the Community Renewal Plan. (finding 17) 7. The requested R-1A rezone would allow for the Community Renewal Plan to be implemented and provide for single-family residential development of the neighborhood. It would be consistent with the Everett City Council's intent as passed in recent Resolutions. (findings 3, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16) 8. The proposed Community Development Plan would provide standards and guidelines for future projects. (finding 17) 9. The requested area-wide rezone is reasonable, and the boundaries should be consistent with the request as set forth in exhibit 10 (Pete Hegge letter). Prior to any rezone being completed, the boundaries should be adjusted consistent with the request of Mr. Hegge. RECOMMENDATION Based upon the preceding findings of facts and conclusions and testimony and evidence submitted at the public hearing, it is hereby recommended to the Everett City Council that the area-wide rezone for the property depicted in exhibit#5 and legally described herein should be granted, and the subject property should be rezoned from an R-2, Single-Family Detached Medium Density Residential designation to an R-1A, Single-Family Attached Low Density Residential zoning designation. In addition, the Community Renewal Plan for the Everett 6