7100 HARDESON RD 2016-01-01 MF Import

result from the development. The crossing of the stream will not be disruptive to the sensitive nature of the stream. (Exhibit 1) 13. Landscaping and screening will be provided pursuant to the requirements of the Everett Zoning Code. The stream and buffer along the site's frontage provide significant landscaping for the site. The slope along the westem portion of the site wili be landscaped pursuant to previous permits. Adequate landscaping will be provided to the site. (Exhibit 1) 14. With the exception of construction activity, no significant and undesirable impacts will result. The generation of nuisance irritants, such as noise, smoke, dust, odor, glare, visual blight, or other impacts will not be present after construction. (Exhibit 1) 15. The proposal is consistent with the 5.1, Heavy Industrial designation as set forth in the Everett General Plan. It will be designed to promote easy access for employees using public transit; will minimize impacts on suRounding uses; and will not create potential land use conflicts with other uses in the area. (Exhibit 1) 16. Although the City of Everett's Zoning Code encourages govemmental offices to be located in the Central Business District, this location for the proposed administrative offices would not be practical. Because of the nature of the transit service and the need for constant communication between administrative personnel and field personnel, easy accessibility must be provided to the maintenance and bus storage areas. To locate the administrative o�ces in downtown Everett would be contrary to this need and would not serve public purpose. (Cunningham testimony) 17. All regulations pertaining to zoning and the Comprehensive Plan have been reviewed and are satisfied by the proposal. 18. The site is located along an Everett transit route with the nearest bus stop adjacent to the site in front cf the Overall Laundry facility. The City is requiring that a new bus stop ua installed at the Hardeson Road frontage which will include a bus shelter, bench, and concrete pad that satisfies City of Everett's Standards and Specifications. (Exhibit 1) 19. The Applicant is participating in a Commute Trip Reduction on a voluntary basis. These include encouraging employees to ride share, 5