2015/06/24 Council Agenda Packet

this new industry in Everett and elsewhere in the State, and will make additional changes as may be determined by the City to be in its best interests; and 9. A State Enviromnnental Policy Act, RCW 43.21 C, Final Determination of Non Significance (SEPA #15-015) for the regulation of marijuana businesses was issued on March 23, 2015; and 10. The Planning Commission held three public workshops in February, March and April, 2015, and held a public hearing on May 19, 2015, making recommendations to the City Council regarding the permanent regulations for recreational marijuana; and 11. The City Council held a public briefing and held a public hearing on the date of adoption of this Ordinance; and Whereas, the City Council concludes that: I . Nothing in this Ordinance is intended to encourage any use or activity that violates federal law; and 2. It is prudent to continue to take a conservative approach to land use regulations related to recreational marijuana production and processing uses until there is more evidence concerning the community impacts from such uses in Everett and elsewhere in Washington; and 3. The City Council wishes to protect Everett's industrial land supply for targeted industries, including aerospace, biomedical, technology, and other manufacturing and industrial uses that provide family wage jobs; and 4. The proposed amendments are consistent with the applicable policies of the Everett Growth Management -Comprehensive Plan; and 5. The proposed amendments promote the best long term interests of the Everett conununity. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVER.ETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Findings of Fact The "Whereas" provisions above shall constitute Findings of Fact and are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein Section 2. Ordinance No. 1671-99, as amended (EMC Title 19, Zoning), is hereby amended by the addition of the following, which shall be codified as EMC 19.39.145: Page 2 o 17 5