2005/04/20 Council Agenda Packet

100 HO P.-----??;;. The H . O . SEIFFERT COMPANY YEARS . _ SEIFFERT �o � 1901-2001 y• February 8, 2005 Y Op . !n �r"fly - Everett Planning and Community Development Dept 2930 Wetmore Ave, Suite 8-A Everett, WA 98201 Re: Proposed DNS Height Regulation Amendments I am writing in support of the proposed action for rezone (C-1 to B-3) of portions of the east side of Rucker Avenue between Everett Ave. and Pacific Ave. As I will be unable to attend the planning commission public hearing on March 22, I wanted pass on my thoughts on what seems to be a logical amendment to the current zoning height restrictions in the downtown core. Our "historic register" property designation and the financial viability of any building modifications, considering its age and condition, would likely restrict our ability to take advantage of any increased building height limits. With our without this zoning change, our plan is to keep our property (Everett Downtown Storage Bldg) located @ 3007 Rucker Ave. operating indefinitely as a self-storage facility. As this proposed change would likely allow for and encourage higher density residential development, I believe it is in the best interest of property owners and retail businesses in downtown Everett. Our growth as a city, county and region in the twenty first century requires higher density commercial and residential development. I believe that sensible zoning changes within downtown core will help to promote a more active, vibrant city from which all our citizens will bereft, As a property owner affected by this change, I fully support the proposed height regulation amendments as described in your January 25 notice. Sincerely,___ Pat Sievers -President The H.O. Seiffert Company EDS Rucker, LLC J6 2320 HEWITT P.O. BOX 810 EVERETT, WA 98206 425-259-5108 FAX 425-259-5113