7100 HARDESON RD 2016-01-01 MF Import

r.wmn►rr_c sivn rntvrt.itclON�• The proposal is subject to the genenl evaluation criteria listed in Subsection 41.ISO.0 and the specific criteria listed in Subsection 4L.150.D.1.a. of the City's Zoning Code as follows: iai �. •� .� i,� r' �,i ri �� 1. The need of t6e neighborhood+ dLctrkt. or City for a proposed specla� PropertY u+e• Findings: Communiry Transit (CT) provides transit urvice in Snohomish Counry and the City of Everett, with their primary setvice area being Stwhomish Counry. Their administrative offices are cuttently located in Lynnwood. However, Communiry Transit's operations base is located on Hardeson Road in Everett. The proposal would consolidate the administtative employees on the same site as operations and maintenance to increase efficiency and communication throughout the agency. Coaclusioos: The proposed use is a needed function in the City of Everett and Snohomish County as a whole. 2. The adequacy of streets, utiliNa ond public servica require+l to serve a proposed use. Findings: Hardeson Road and access to the site is ezisting. There are three bridge crossings of Merrill and Ring Creek on the existing Community Transit site. The administrative offices would take access from the southernmost bridge crossing. A traffic analysis was completed as part of the SW Everett/Paine Field Subarea Plan a� EIS. The applicant is required to pay a fee of 547,282•00 (51.006 per PM peak hour ttip) to fund system-wide transponation improvements. 5ee Exhibit 5, the Planned Action Determination. An analysis of utilities and public services was also completed as part of the SW Everett/Paine Field Subarea Plan and EIS. The proposal falls within the impact threshoids identified in the EIS and Southwest Everett Subarea Plan Mitigation Decision Document. Utilities are available in Hardeson Road and on the subject site. If feasible, utilities wili be extended from the ezisting site. If this is not feasible, utilities may be obtained from Hatdeson Road at the existing bridge crossing. Conclusion: The proposal would not have an adverse impact on the City's street or utility systems. 3. The impact of trattic generated by the proposed use on the surrounding area, pedestrien circuletion and pub8c sa[ery; and the ability of the proponent to mitigate such potmtlal impacts. Findings: Access to the administrative off:ces would be off of Hardeson Road from an existing driveway/bridge crossing. Pedestrian walkways are proposed between the street and the building. The proposal would separate pedestrian and public sccess from bus circulation on the site. Conclusion: The proposal will not result in a significant adverse impacts on traffic, pedestrian circulation, or public safery. 2