2005/03/23 Council Agenda Packet

17 CITY OF EVERETT PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2.-' - A Resolution Recommending that the City Council Approve an Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map Designation from Single Family (1.1) to Community Business (4.2) On The Two Residential Properties at the Southeast Corner of 19th Avenue SE and 96th Street SE, The Clark Amendment. WHEREAS, the City of Everett adopted a new Comprehensive Plan in August, 1994, in conformance with the Washington State Growth Management Act; and WHEREAS, the Growth Management Act, codified as Chapter 36.70A, allows for comprehensive plans to be amended on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, the City of Everett initiated its 2004 annual comprehensive plan amendment process in July, 2004, which included consideration.of Land Use Map amendments and rezone applications initiated by property owners; and WHEREAS, Mr. Clark submitted an application for an amendment to the Land Use Map for two properties located east of 19th Avenue SE on 96th Street SE, from Single Family(1.1) to Community Business (4.2), as indicated on the attached map (Exhibit "A"); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission two public hearings on the matter on February 1, 2005 and continued it to March 1, 2005 at which they continued public testimony, applicant and staff presentations and considered the various aspects of the proposal; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds: 1. The purpose for the requested Comprehensive Plan land use map amendment is to join the subject area to a larger area under control, or presumed to be under control, of the applicant such that it can be joined in a larger property and developed as an integrated project; and 2. The need for the proposed joined project is to allow access to 96th Street and in turn improved access to 19th Avenue. 149 - 1 -