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5 <br /> • <br /> services, walkways, pave areas, playgrounds, parking areas and finished _ _ <br /> grade levels. This shall demonstrated to the Review Authority by <br /> submission of an inventory of the natural and unique features of the site, <br /> including all trees over six inches in diameter at the height for feet above <br /> grade, to be removed or retained, excluder alder. <br /> B. The Review Authority may inquire into the means whereby trees and other <br /> natural features will be protected during construction. Clearing of topsoil, <br /> trees, and natural or unique features before the commencement of <br /> building operations shall be prohibited. <br /> 9. The City submitted that the proposed design and the relocation of the Donovan <br /> homes would promote the public use and interest and would be consistent with <br /> all State, Federal, and City regulations. With the relocation of the Donovan <br /> homes and the new construction, the entire proposal would result in 20 <br /> residential lots which would accommodate 20 single-family dwellings. It would <br /> also provide the relocation of viable and functional housing from the Historic <br /> Donovan District. (exhibit 1, Wood testimony) <br /> 10. The Historic Donovan District is the site of proposed expansion by the <br /> Providence Hospital, a major health provider in the City of Everett. The <br /> expansion of the hospital results in the need for property on which the Donovan <br /> homes are located. Rather than demolish the homes and clear the land, <br /> Providence Hospital has negotiated with the Applicant for the relocation of the <br /> eleven homes onto the subject property. (exhibit 1, Wood testimony) <br /> 11. The public health, safety, and general welfare would be served with the proposed <br /> project. There would be no health and safety concerns because the project can <br /> be designed consistent with all health and zoning laws of the City of Everett, and <br /> adequate utility service is available. The general welfare would be improved by <br /> retaining historic homes within the City of Everett and creating a new <br /> neighborhood in which they may be retained. New housing in the City of Everett <br /> would also be developed. (exhibit 1) <br /> 12. As noted above, the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Everett designates the <br /> subject property as 1.6, Multiple-Family Residential that allows 20 —29 dwellings <br /> per gross acre. Because the subject property contains a significant amount of <br /> wetland and buffer areas, the allowed density would never be able to be attained. <br /> Using the areas that can be developed on the subject property and considering <br /> the number of residences to be developed, the gross density (using the area of <br /> the entire site) is two dwelling units per gross acre. However, the resulting net <br /> density is greater than two dwelling units per gross acre. Although the subject <br /> property does not meet the gross density as anticipated in the Comprehensive <br /> Plan, it is not inconsistent with the plan because of the limitations for <br /> development. (Wood testimony) <br /> 8 <br />