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Citv of Everett SPU 22-88 Page -3- B. The use must not have a serious adverse effect on the ecology and/or environment of the community; and, C. The use must serve the public convenience and necessity. (administrative finding) 5. The existing library is part of the Everett inventory of historical properties. Because of the historical nature of this property, it has been determined by the City that all additions or alterations to the building must be performed in a sensitive manner to enhance the original architecture. (Wood testimony) 6. The proposed expansion of the library is an expansion of an existing facility that is used for community service and cultural activities in the Central Business District of the City of Everett. The compatibility of this property is apparent. (Flood testimony) 7. The Everett General Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Central Business District. The exposed expanded facility will encourage and promote cultural activities in this district. It is consistent with the Everett General Comprehensive Plan. (exhibit 8) 8. The off-street parking available at the library is currently 20 spaces. With the proposed parking structure to be built under the new library addition, west of the existing library and adjacent to Rucker Avenue, there will be more parking available for users of the facility. This will create compatibility with other uses within the Central Business District. (Wood testimony) 9. The restoration and renovation of a historic building is consistent with the policies of the Everett General Comprehensive Plan. It will enhance the original architecture and will create an amenity to the Central Business District of downtown Everett. (exhibit 8) 10. Pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act, an Environmental Checklist was submitted and reviewed by the City of Everett, the lead agency. Based on this review it was determined that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Final Determination of Non -Significance was issued on January 9, 1989. As part of the DNS the City issued a condition for mitigation of adverse impacts which required that the library be constructed and altered in a manner that will be sensitive to the original architecture. (Wood testimony) 11. 'Me library will provide a cultural activity center for the City of Everett and will be the cornerstone for new development in the Central Business District governmental civic center area. The City of Everett will benefit by the additional library. (staff report, Wood testimony) 12. The citizens of the City of Everett have passed a bond issue to complete the expansion of the facility. There is a public need for the facility. (staff report) U'i