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1 <br /> • Washington Army National Guard <br /> SPU 4-88 <br /> Paqe -2- <br /> After due consideration of the evidence presented by the <br /> Applicant; evidence elicited during the public hearing; and as <br /> the result of the personal inspection of the subject property <br /> and surrounding areas by the Everett Hearing Examiner, the <br /> following findings of fact and conclusions constitute the basis <br /> of the decision of the Everett Hearing Examiner. <br /> FINDINGS OF FACTS <br /> 1. The Applicant has requested approval of a Special <br /> Property Use Permit for the interior modification of an <br /> exiating 34,534 square foot building (the Washington <br /> Army Nation Guard Armory) located at 2730 Oakes Avenue, <br /> Everett, Washington. The Armory is proposed to be <br /> renovated by the United States Navy Carrier Hattle Group <br /> as a tem�orary recreational facility center for Navy <br /> personnel. The proposed plan includes construction of <br /> interior spaces for intramural and physical fitness <br /> activities and apace for limited social functions. The <br /> proposed uae by the Navy would be °or a 24 to 36 month <br /> interim basis until a permanent recreational facility is <br /> built at the Homeport site. (staff report) <br /> 2. The subject property is zoned b-3, Central Business <br /> District and has a Comprehenaive Plan designation of <br /> Central City. (staff report) <br /> 3. The sutrounding properties to the north, south and east <br /> have a Commercial/B-3 zoning designation. The property <br /> to the west is zoned Recreational/B-3 and is the YMCA. <br /> (staff report) <br /> 4. The aubject property consists of .66 acres. It is <br /> developed. (Osemene testimony) <br /> 5. The Everett Municipal Code (EMC) 19.58.O10.C.1 requires <br /> that governmental or quasi-governmental activities <br /> including public buildings be considered under the <br /> Special Property Use section of the Code. EMC <br /> 19.58.O10.B (1-3) sets up the guidelines and standards <br /> for review of Special Property Use Permits. They <br /> include: <br /> A. The proposed use must be reasonably compatible <br /> with other uses and potential uses within the <br /> general area in whicn the use is proposed to be <br /> located; <br /> e. The use must not have a serious adverse effect on <br /> the ecology and/or environment of the community; <br /> and, <br />