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9 <br /> • Impacts of up to 0.17 acre (7,364 square feet) on a Category II wetland and on- <br /> site wetland mitigation; and <br /> • Reconfiguration of the existing storm drainage system to provide detention, <br /> water quality treatment, and remove concentrations of phosphorous. <br /> (exhibit 1) <br /> 3. The Resoltuion permitted the Applicant to construct a 156,000 square foot <br /> retail/wholesale warehouse. The facility was developed with 805 parking spaces. The <br /> Resolution had a caveat which stated: <br /> Approved Site Plan —The subject property shall be used only for <br /> the development of Costco wholesale/retail facility per the approved <br /> site plan and the mitigation requirements and conditions listed <br /> herein. Minor revisions to the site plan which result in a lower <br /> intensity of development may be approved by the Planning and <br /> Community Development Director. However, in no case shall minor <br /> revisions result in increased impact on adjacent properties or <br /> environmentally sensitive areas. <br /> (exhibit 1) <br /> 4. It was determined by the Everett Planning and Community Development Director that <br /> the changes proposed by the Applicant for the retail gasoline facility are not minor <br /> changes and are subject to an amendment review by the Everett City Council. <br /> (exhibit 1, Tyler testimony) <br /> 5. Pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), the City of Everett was <br /> designated as the lead authority for review of environmental impacts resulting from the <br /> development of this project. After review of materials submitted by the Applicant, as <br /> well as materials available to the City from other projects and records, the City issued <br /> a Final Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) for the proposed project <br /> on August 30, 2005. No appeal of that Final MDNS was filed. (exhibits 1 & 5) <br /> 6. Submitted at the public hearing as exhibit 3 was a reduced copy of the site plan. This <br /> reduced copy depicts the reconfiguration of the parking area and the location of the <br /> retail gasoline facility. The retail gasoline facility is located at the southeast portion of <br /> the site. Reference to this map will be made throughout these findings. (exhibit 3) <br /> 7. Pursuant to Everett Municipal Code (EMC) 19.41.165.C, the project has been <br /> considered a Performance Agreement Rezone. The criteria for review of Performance <br /> Agreement Rezones, or amendments to Performance Agreement Rezones, are set <br /> forth in this section of the EMC. The criteria include: <br /> 1. The proposed rezone is consistent with the Everett Comprehensive Plan. <br /> 2. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to public health, safety or <br /> welfare; and promotes the best long-term interests of the Everett community. <br /> 3 <br />