2005/03/23 Council Agenda Packet

13 would tie the request for the Frauenholtz property to the legally non-conforming apartment building east of and adjacent to the subject property, and 2. The stated purpose for the action is to allow use of the subject property to enjoy an increased residential capacity and that this would require a rezone to B-1 or R-3, and 3. Further examination of criteria guiding such requests calls for findings of changed circumstances in the area, erroneous decision making leading to placing the present Single Family designation on the subject property, that pressure to convert nearby properties to similar use would not occur, that the action does not constitute special privilege and that the change would lead to an improved land use pattern in the area, none of which is found in this proposal, and 4. The Everett Planning Commission has recommended against the proposed Comprehensive Plan and rezone change and their desire to keep this parcel and other parcels in the area single family zoning, and 5. Nearby residents have testified they appreciate the single family character of the area and would not want to see it begin to convert over to higher density residential use. NOW, THEREFORE, THE EVERETT CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES THAT: On balance the criteria used to examine such requests, as well as testimony from affected and nearby property owners lead the Council to deny the request. The applicant has not made a compelling argument for a reason for the change and that circumstances have changes to justify a change at this time. So at this time and for the foreseeable future, City Council further resolves that the subject property would be best used under R-2 zoning in terms of its relationship to the surrounding area. Council Member Introducing Resolution Passed and approved this day of , 2005 Council President _ 1 _i 3 - 2 -