2004/05/05 Council Agenda Packet

r - - ATTACHMENT A: FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF EVERETT'S - SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM SMP Submittal October 20, 2003, Ordinance No.2713-03 Prepared by Robert J. Fritzen,February 25, 2004 Brief Description of Proposed Amendments: Initiated by the Port of Everett(Port), the City of Everett(City) is proposing a limited scope amendment revising allowed uses in the newly zoned North Marina area owned by the Port. Within the North Marina area, non-water oriented commercial development wound be allowed. t ft� FINDINGS OF FACT s„ows` ., Need for Amendment: The proposed amendment -:%o stated to b needed in order<to fulfill the Port Commission's "vision and action plan for redeveelopment" of the area, otherwise known as the North Marina project. The amendment is in coordination with an update to the City's comprehensive plan and rezone including areas outside of shoreline jurisdiction. According to Port staff, the "wider range (of) uses peri441firthe requester ch4nges are necessary to make it * economically feasible to provide these im rtan "public amenities as part of large-scale site development." ,, . SMP Provisions to Be Changed By the Amendment as Proposed: The following sections, in underline/strikeout format, of the existing SMP are proposed for change: 4,4 Urban Maritime: r Vision Statements . Existing Marina Area: This area shall aim-aretain working waterfront components, with priority given to an ensive a mix of maritime uses that support the manna fide mix of compatible water-oriented commercial uses, public access, recreational uses, and supporting activities will also be encouraged. Any large-scale redevelopment of this area shall be guided by a master plan that gives priority to preservation and enhancement of the marina and its supporting uses. The master plan shall also encourage public access to and enjoyment of the shorelines and emphasize attractive, people oriented mixed-use development with significant public access, abundant public parking, a plaza or public center area, and separation between pedestrians and automobiles encouraging public movement. The master plan shall orient buildings and facilities to maximize visual access to the river channel, marina, harbor, and mountain views and provide visual and direct access to the river channel, marina and shoreline pathway system. The mix of uses may include both water oriented and non-water oriented commercial/retail, office, hotel, public facilities, public access and ample public pathways and walkways. ILI