2005/04/20 Council Agenda Packet

6 717-33rd St. Everett, WA 98201 February 7, 2005 Allan Giffen, Director Planning and Community Development Department 2930 Wetmore Ave., Suite 8-A Everett, WA 98201 Dear Mr. Giffen, I am writing to express my opinion on increasing maximum building heights on the east side of Rucker Ave. to accommodate the project planned by Skotdal Real Estate. While I understand and agree with the necessity of increasing urban population density to meet the requirements of the Growth Management Act, I suggest you proceed with care and foresight. One hundred fifty feet in that area is a radical change. Before issuing permits for any variation in the current height limit, I hope you will do two things. First, I believe every property owner who is close enough to be affected by these buildings should be contacted by first class mail to get their input. If serious disagreement is expressed, I believe you should try to brainstorm creative solutions with Skotdal representatives and nearby property owners in the same room. Second, I hope you will approve or disapprove height variations on a case by case basis rather than making a permanent change in the code. These two particular buildings may be creatively worked into the landscape just fine. That does not necessarily mean that it would work for someone else's plan down the street. Good luck with this difficult challenge. Sincerely, Bob Jackson J1