3131 WETMORE AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

NOTICE OF DECISION SPECIAL PROPERTY USE PERMIT SPU #03-001 Description of Proposal: Conversion of a single-family residence ir.to a church related building. The First Baptist Church owns the subject structure as well as the neighboring parking lot, ard the facility on the west side uf Wetmore Avenue. The applicants are proposing to remodel the single- family residence in order to accommodate church related activities. Applicant: First Baptist Church — Bryan Blair 1616 Pacific Avenue Everett, WA 98201 Locatton: 3131 Wetmore Avenue Zoning: R-5-O Core Residential w/ O�ce Overlay Generel Plan: 2.6 Professional Office, Multiple Family Contact Person: Becky Fauver —(425) 257-7281 SPECIAL PROPERTY USE GENERAL EVALUATION CRITERIA Findings and Conclustons: The following findings and conclusions are based on the criteria established in Section 41.150.C. of the Zoning Code - Special Property Use Permits: 1. The need of the neighborhood, dfstrict, or Ciry for a proposed special property use. Ftnding: The church facility will provide a place to congregate and worship for residents of the community. A previous structure located on the west side of Wetmore Avenue was used by the church for a similar purpose, however the structure was demolished after it suffered damage from the Nisqually earthqua;ce. Conclusion: The proposed i�se provides a public benefit. 2. The adequacy of streets, utilities and public services requfred to serve a proposed use. Finding: The site is presently accessed by existing streets and served by existing public utilities. � 2930 Nctn:orc. Suitc 3-A. Lvcrett, WA 98201-4044 '� (425) 257-8731, Fax (425) 257-8742�1 ��