9624 18TH AVE W 2016-01-01 MF Import

E. T'�e existing family home daycare facility provides services for 12 children. It is the intent of the Applicant to convert the facility to a full time facility that will provide care for up to 40 children. Tlie increase in the daycare population will be generated from new residences that are being developed in the area; approximately 50-75 new single-family homes are being constructed. The proposal serves a neighborhood, district, and city need. (Meacham testimony, Palacios testimony) 7. The site fronts 18th Avenue West, which is under reconstruction because of the residential develcpment in the area. Included in '; development are streei improvements and sewer main. When these improvements are completed, adequate utilities and access to the site will be available without any further disruption. (Palacios testimony) The City of Everett Public VVorks Department revievied the proposed project and determined that additional half-street frontage improvements are required for 18th Avenue West. These include curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and drainage. The Applicant will also be required to conr,ect to tFie new sewer line. (Exhibit 1, Mckee testimony) The Applicant submitted that while these improvements will be quite costly, the half- street improvements can be completed. (Meacham testimony) 9. The existing gravel driveway on-site will be paved. At the end oF the driveway will be an area for parking for parentslguardians and staff. (Meacham testimony) 10. As part of the development, the City determined that there is a need for an on-site access and loading/drop-off area. This type of road design will eliminate backup of traffic on 18th A�ienue West. (Palacios testimony) 11. If the subject property were to be developed to R-3L zoning standards, a multiple-family structure could be developed on-site with an allowed density of 36 units. The traffic generated by such a development �vould be significantly greater than the traffic generated by the proposed facility. (exhibit 1, Palacios testimony) 12. While Rhe proposed use will have less impact than a multi-family development, it will result in some impacts to traffic and pedestrian flow. Because of these impacts, improvements to the streets in the area will be required. The City's Traffic Engineer reviewed the prop�sa! and determined that a payment of approximately $18,000 was necessary to mitigate the impacts. The final mitigation amount will he calculated at the �v