2005/11/16 Council Agenda Packet

16. The visual impact of the increase in permitted height, in comparison to that which is allowed under the existing development agreement, though measurable, is only an incremental increase in impact to views from the Grand Avenue bluff. View impacts allowed under the existing development agreement represent a greater change from existing conditions than will occur by the increase of 10 feet for residential building structures and up to an additional 10 feet for rooftop appurtenances; and 17. The open space system proposed by the proposed revised plan represents a greater amount of public open space with improved pedestrian facilities over that provided in the plan approved by the 2003 development agreement. The improved quality of public open spaces proposed is made possible, in part, by placing off-street parking within enclosed structures, which is facilitated by the proposed increase in permitted building height; and 18. The parking management plan proposed, to be implemented and updated in each phase of development, with review and adjustments made by the City Engineer and Planning Director as necessary to provide for adequate public parking and parking for residents, businesses, visitors, boaters, provides for adequate parking as well as an efficient use of parking resources while minimizing aesthetic impacts of large parking lots; and 19. The City staff did recommend that the Planning Commission approve the proposed amendments to the development agreement, subject to additional conditions; and 20. The evidence in the record shows that the proposed amendments to the development agreement are in the best long term interests of the community. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION DOES HEREBY RESOLVE THE FOLLOWING: 1. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the proposed amendments to the 2003 development agreement between the Port of Everett and City of Everett as identified in the notebooks provided to the City of Everett on October 7, 2005, including revisions to permitted residential building height, subject to additional conditions as stated in this resolution. 2. The site development shall be in conformance with the conceptual plan identified as Alternative 1 in the Port of Everett Final North Marina Redevelopment Project EIS, issued May 27, 2005, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. Minor revisions to the site plan, as defined in EMC 19.29.120, may be approved by the Planning Director. Major changes as defined in EMC 19.29.120, may be approved only by the City Council. A site development plan that includes preservation of the Collins Building within the Craftsman District