7301 EVERGREEN WAY EVERETT CHEVROLET 2017-03-01

development intensity within these corridors. These levels of land use intensity are intended to further support public transit service. The following arterials are designated as "high intensity" mixed use corridors: • Broadway, north of 41St Street; • Evergreen Way (Highway 99), south from 41st Street to 148th Street; • Everett Mall Way, from northbound 1-5 on ramp to Evergreen Way; and • The west side of 19th Avenue SE, north of 112th Street. (exhibit 4, narrative; testimony of Mr. Guck) 9. The Applicant argued that the information of mixed use corridors in the Everett General Plan includes reference to Evergreen Way. The Applicant submitted "this citation supports both the high intensity use proposed, and recognizes that "land use intensities significantly higher than those of adjacent neighborhoods are permitted". No changes to this designation or treatment of area are proposed in the current plan. (exhibit 4, narrative, page 1) 10. The variance for the garage doors facing a residentially zoned apartment building to the south was not commented on by any resident of that structure or the ownership of that structure. 11. Only one comment was submitted by the public. Ms. Sherri Barg submitted opposition to the variance because of the noise that would be produced at the service department during a normal business day. She contended that the doors close to the residential uses creates "unlivable conditions for the people affected by this building". The witness submitted that she lives in a condo development behind the dealership. (exhibit 5, public comment) The City upon review of the Barg letter submitted that her condo is not the residential structure that will be facing the proposed garage doors. The residential structure of Ms. Barg is to the east of the subject property, while the variance is for the property to the south. (testimony of Mr. Ingalsbe) 12. The slope of the property is downward off Evergreen Way in an easterly direction. The dealership will be set back from the south property line with landscaping required in this area. The landscaping will include a 15 foot landscaped buffer that will be between the shop area on the subject property and the multi-family residential structure. (exhibit 4, narrative) 13. The slope of the property creates some limitations for development of an auto dealership on this property. The slope to the east requires a ramp and limits the square footage that can be constructed on-site. With the use of an existing ramp on-site, the building can be constructed to accommodate the proposed use and meet the requirements of the City of Everett. The placement of the shops on the 4