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9 <br /> 12. Storm drainage is projected to be collected in an underground drainage system and <br /> treated. The City submitted that there are no issues with the storm drainage proposal. <br /> (Brooks testimony) <br /> 13. Perimeter landscape screening has been proposed for the entire property. In addition <br /> to the screening, the parking areas would be screened, and interior landscaping would <br /> be provided. A 10-foot landscape buffer is depicted on the site plan. (exhibit 2, <br /> narrative; exhibit 3, site plan) <br /> 14. The total open space within the site would be approximately 31,685 square feet of <br /> which the largest open space area would be the central portion of the site. As depicted <br /> on the site plan, various portions of the site would be open space. These areas <br /> include: an internal area in the center of the circular private driveway which would be <br /> the largest open space area and consist of approximately 18,360 square feet; open <br /> space in the northeast and southeast corners of the site; and, three other open spaces <br /> on the southern boundary of the site. The central open space would be functional and <br /> available for the residents of the development. The proposed project would satisfy the <br /> open space requirement of 20,000 square feet or 400 square feet per unit. (exhibit 1, <br /> staff report; Tyler testimony; exhibit 3, site plan; Tobiason testimony) <br /> 15. A stream flows in a small area of the site at the northwest corner. A 25-foot stream <br /> buffer is proposed with no development permitted within the buffer. No other streams <br /> or wetlands are on the site. (exhibit 3, site plan; Tobiason testimony; Tyler testimony) <br /> 16. The new roads, utilities, and drainage improvements would be consistent with <br /> Construction Standards of the City of Everett and the Fire Department. The <br /> development, with its aesthetic improvements with the open space and landscaping, <br /> and, the new infrastructure, would be in the best long-term interest of the City of <br /> Everett. (exhibit 1, staff report; Tyler testimony) <br /> 17. The review of the proposed rezone, as done by City staff, focused on potential adverse <br /> impacts to land use in the immediate area. Contingent on landscaping of the site and <br /> adherence to Everett zoning and building code standards, the proposed rezone would <br /> not have long-term adverse impacts on existing or anticipated land use. (exhibit 1, <br /> staff report) <br /> 18. For multiple-family developments in the City of Everett, the Development Standards <br /> are set forth in the EMC. Modification of those standards is allowed pursuant to the <br /> provisions of EMC 19.15.010.D. These standards include <br /> a. The unique characteristics of the subject property and/or its surroundings and <br /> how they will be protected or enhanced by modifying the development <br /> standards or design guidelines. <br /> b. The positive characteristics of the proposed development and whether such <br /> characteristics could be provided by compliance with the development <br /> standards and/or design guidelines proposed to be modified. <br /> 55 5 <br />