7100 HARDESON RD 2016-01-01 MF Import

take public transportation, or other means of reducing traffic in the area. (Exhibit 1) 20. No public testimony was submitted in opposition to the proposal. Jurlsdlction: The Hearing Examiner of the City of Everett has jurisdictional aufhority fo hold a hearing and to issue the decision. That authority is set forth in EMC 2.23.120. Based on the above findinys, the Hearing Examiner enters fhe following conclusions: •� •� The Applicant requested approval of a Special Property Use Permit for the construction of a 26,000 square foot administration building on property at 7000 Hardeson Road, Everett, Washington. The building will serve as the administrative o�ces for Community Transit which provides transit service in Snohomish County and the City of Everett. The ApplicanYs operation and maintenance base is located near the subject property on Hardeson Road. (Finding 1) 2. Govemmental o�ce uses and buildings are permitted on the subject property with the use of a Special Property Use Permit. The proposal is compatible with other uses in the M-2, Heavy Manufacturing zone. It is not reasonable for the proposed use to be located in downtown Everett because of the nature of the administrative activity to be done on-site and the location of the maintenance facility for the ApplicanYs busses on Hardeson Road. (Finding 16) 3. In order for a Special Property Use Permit to be approved within the City of Everett, the criteria of EMC 19.41.150.0 and EMC 19.41.150.D.1.a must be satisfied. These criteria have been reviewed and are satisfied. (Findings 5 -19) 4. The City has a need for the proposed activity. The administrative offices of the Community Transit are needed to ensure a more efficient transportation system within the community. (Findings 5& 16) 5. Adequate streets, utilities, and public services are available. (Findings 6 8 7) 6. The impact from traffic generated by the proposed use on the surrounding area, the pedestrian circulation and public safety, and the 6