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7. In an R-1A zone, individual lots and clustered housing are permitted. Duplexes are permitted, and provisions can be made for a condominium on a lot. There are height restrictions and development envelope limitations for lots in an R-1A zone. (exhibit 1) 8. In order for zoning change to be allowed within the City of Everett, the criteria of Everett Municipal Code (EMC) 19.41.160 must be satisfied. The area-wide rezone must satisfy the following criteria: 1 . The proposed rezone is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Everett Comprehensive Plan. 2. The proposed rezone bears a substantial relation to public health, safety, or welfare. 3. The proposed rezone promotes the best long-term interests of the Everett community. 9. The hearing on the proposed request was originally set for July 8, 2004. Notice, as required, was given in the local newspaper; was posted on the subject property; was sent to property owners within 500 feet of the requested rezone; and was sent to most of the property owners who are within the rezone. However, it was later determined that not all property owners within the rezone area were given notice. Therefore, the July 8, 2004, hearing was cancelled and a new hearing was set for July 22, 2004. Proper notice, as required, including notice to all of the property owners within the rezone area, was given. (Wood testimony) 10. The requested area-wide rezone is consistent with the provisions of the Everett Comprehensive Plan. It allows for the density of the subject property to be consistent with the density as permitted in the Comprehensive Plan. It also allows for the subject property to be developed with housing consistent with that detailed for future development as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan. (exhibit 1, Wood testimony) 11 . The proposed area-wide rezone has a substantial relation to the public health, safety, and welfare of the community. It allows for a previously unusable parcel of land to be developed in a manner that is consistent with the general character of northern Everett and does not impact the health, safety, or welfare of the public. (Wood testimony) 12. The proposed area-wide rezone is in the long-term interest of the City of Everett. As noted, it would provide housing and redevelopment of a previously contaminated parcel of land. (exhibit 1, Wood testimony) 13. In addition to the area-wide rezone request, the Applicant and the City requested that the maximum design standards for the development as contained in the Community Renewal Plan be adopted. The Everett Housing Authority has submitted a proposed Community Renewal Plan for the Everett Smelter Redevelopment Area (exhibit 6) that provides a complete narrative of the scope of the plan. (exhibits 1 & 6) 4