2007/03/07 Council Agenda Packet

Q (2) The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to public health, safety or welfare; and the proposed rezone promotes the best long-term interests of the Everett community; and (3) The proposed rezone mitigates any adverse impacts upon existing or anticipated land uses in the immediate vicinity of the subject property. 7. The City of Everett Comprehensive Plan defines certain zoning districts as "implementing zones" for the Comprehensive Plan designation. As previously noted, the Comprehensive Plan designation is 1.3, Single-Family Detached, 10-12 dwellings per acre. An R-1(A) zone is an implementing zoning district (see Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Element, page 74), but the current R-2 zoning designation is not an implementing zoning district. (exhibit 1, staff report; Tyler testimony) 8. With the proposed project of 50 single-family detached dwelling units, the density of the site would be approximately ten units per acre which is consistent with the density projected for the 1.3, Single-Family Detached designation of the Comprehensive Plan. (exhibit 1, staff report; Tyler testimony) 9. The site has a long-term use as a mobile home park. As part of the proposal, all existing structures and mobile homes on-site would be removed. A new infrastructure of the site would be constructed, including water, sewer, and other utilities. New roads would be constructed within the site; street and landscape standards would be implemented. Drainage improvements would be provided consistent with the requirements of the City of Everett. Fire Department standards, including the location of hydrants, would be satisfied. The proposed amendment would promote the best long-term interest of the Everett community and provide development consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the Development Standards of the City of Everett. The City submitted that "the proposed rezone would result in redevelopment of an existing older mobile home park and would enhance the City's housing stock". (exhibit 1, staff report; Tyler testimony) 10. The site is in the Mukilteo Water District's jurisdiction. The District is able to provide domestic water service, water for fire protection and sewer service to the subject property. There are existing water and sewer mains in Holly Drive that belong to the District. The Applicant agreed to enter into a Developer Extension Agreement with the District for water and sewer improvements that would accommodate the project. (exhibit 6, MDNS; Tyler testimony) 11. The access to the subject property is off Holly Drive via a 24-foot driveway that extends in a northwest direction. The internal road would be circular and would provide direct access to the units of the development. The internal road system would be a private road that satisfies all applicable Fire Code requirements and road standards of the City of Everett. Guest parking (to be provided as depicted on the site plan) would satisfy the parking requirements of the City of Everett. (exhibit 2, narrative; Tobiason testimony; Brooks testimony; exhibit 6 MDNS) 4 54