2521 LOMBARD AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

, (5) Compatibility of proposed structures and improvements with surrounding properties, including lhe size, height, localion, setback and arrangernent of ail proposed buildings an� facilities, especially as they relate to light and shadow impacts on more seiisitive land uses and less intensive zones. (6) The number, size, and location of signs, especiaily as they relate to more sensitive land uses. (7) The landscaping, �uffering, and screening of buildings, parking, loading and storage areas, especially as ihey relate to more sensitive land uses. (8) The generation of nuisance irritants such as noise, smoke, dust, odor, glare, visual blight, or other undesirable impacts. (9) Consistency with the goals and policies of the Everett General Plan for ihe area and land use designaiion which the property is located. (10) Compliance with the provisions of this ordinance and other Ciiy, Slate, and Federal regulations. (11) Accessibiliiq to public transit and traffic reduction measures proposed by lhe Applicant to reduce dependence of the proposed use on the automobile. 5. The church has been on-site for over 50 years and has met the religious needs of a significant portion of the Evereti community. Currenily, lhere are several portable buildings on-sile. In an attempt to consolidate these aclivities and meet the needs of the church, tl�e Applicant proposed relocating them in the r.ew addition to be constructed on-site. The proposed addilion would be � architeclurally designed to complement the main church building. There would be no increase in tl�e seating area within the church. The building would be used for office space and olher support services. The Applicant demonstrated a need for the p�oposed improvemenis, and the proposed expansion would benefit - Everett and Snohomish County residents. (exhibif 1) G. Tlie subject properiy is located on the northeast corner of Lombard Avenue and 26'�' Street. Access to lhe site is provided on two existing driveways off Lombard Avenue and the alley. No changes in the access would occur as a result of the development nor would lhere be any change in the traKc circulaiion on-site. Utilities are available and will continue to be available. Improvements io the water system may be required. (exhibit 1) ! 7. According to the Applicant, the church would have minimal impact on surrounding properties or the neighborhood. (exhibit 4) Sidewalks along Lombard Avenue and 26�' Streei exist and provide pedestrian access. Because ihere would be no increase in the number of parishioners, ihe expansion wouid - --� � \3/� "' � /