2008/11/19 Council Agenda Packet

DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE SEPA 08-049. REZONE 08-004 Adoption of Riverside Historic Overlay Zone, Neighborhood Conservation Guidelines and Historic Overlay Standards Description of Proposal: Recommendation by Historical Commission and Planning Commission and approval by City Council of adoption of a Riverside Historic Overlay Zone,Neighborhood Conservation Guidelines and Historic Overlay Zone Standards that will apply to properties within the zone. The design guidelines and standards are intended to preserve the historic Riverside neighborhood character while allowing for the density which zoning allows. The guidelines and standards apply to all development in the zone. Design elements addressed include streetscapes,entries,massing,rooflines, height,setbacks, windows and doors, porches, exterior materials and detailing,vehicular access, garages,parking,and infill development in rear yards. The current height limit of 45 feet in the R-4 zone of the overlay is proposed to be reduced to 40 feet to be consistent with the R-4 height in other historic overlay zones. The proposed overlay includes two properties listed on the Everett Register of Historic Places,the Widgren and the Lettelier Houses. An area surrounding these houses has been inventoried,and the proposed overlay boundaries include a high concentration of houses built before 1931 which retain their original character. Houses in the proposed overlay which were built.before 1931 and are historically significant or contributing to the historic character of the neighborhood have been included in a list of"contributing structures." Everett Historical Commission design review will apply to the following development situations in the historic overlay +ne: proposed demolition of contributing structures,conversions of contributing structures from single-family to ..uplex or multi-family or from residential to commercial, additions over 150 square feet and visible from the street to any duplex or multi-family building, construction of any new rear yard infill,construction of any new duplexes or multi-family buildings, and construction of any new commercial, church or religious institution structures. Administrative review by Planning Department staff will apply to all other development Applicant: Dave Koenig, City of Everett 2930 Wetmore, Ste 8A Everett, WA 98201 Location: The Historic Overlay Zone includes Virginia and Baker Avenues from California Avenue to 19th Street and Victor Place, Leonard Drive,and the north side of 21s1 Street from Baker Avenue to Walnut Street. Lead Agency: City of Everett Planning Department Contact Person: Jan Meston Phone: (425)257-7164 The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement(EIS)is not required under RCW 43.21 C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. Copies of the proposed Core Residential Design Standards and Guidelines, the proposed amendments to the Historic Overlay Zone Guidelines and Standards,and the environmental checklist are available on the City's web page at http://www.everettwa.org/default.aspx?1D=1367. 2930 Wetmore, Suite 8-A, Everett, WA 98201-4044 (425) 257-8731, Fax(425) 257-8742