9512 EVERGREEN WAY 2018-01-02 MF Import

w City of Everett - Library SPU 5-88 Page -2- FINDINGS OF FACTS 1. The� Applicant has requested approval of a Special Property Use Permit for the construction of an 8,500 squace foot branch library building on property located at 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett, Washington. The aew structure will replace an existing 1,500 square foot temporary building that has been on-site and used for library purposes since 1985. (Maddy testimony) 2. The subject property is a 1.36 acre parcel of land that is zoned C-1, 'General Commercial, and has a Comprehensive Plan designation of Highway Commercial. (sta�f report) 3. The Everett Municipal Code, 19.58.O10.C.1 requires that • governmental buildings must be reviewed under the Special Property Use Permit Section of the Everett Municipal Code and that they must be developed with a Special Property Use Permit. The criteria for review of a Special Property Use Permit in the City of Everett are set forth in EMC 19.58.O10.B (1-3). They are: A. The p�oposed use must be reasonably compatible with other uses and potential uses r;ithin the general area in which the use is proposed to be located; B, The use must not have a serious adverse effect on the ecology and/or environment of the community; and, �. The use must serve the public convenience and necessity. (administrativ�� finding) 4. The surrounding properties to the south, east and west are zoned C-1. The ptoperties to the north are in Snohomish County. The properties to the north, east and west are developed as single family zesidential and retail. The property immediately to the south of the subject property is a fire station of the City of Everett. (staff report) 5. Immediately south of the subject property is a fire station. �here i.s a small parcel of land that is located between the fire station property and the library property. Ttis space of land will be landscaped and will provide a buffer for the two uses. (Kozlovski testimony)