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The following findings are drafted as part of the review of the aforementioned criteria. 54. The proposed facility is not public housing. It will have specific residents, namely juveniles in transition from incarceration to freedom. It is not the type of housing that is identical in nature to housing that is permitted in other zones. 55. The proposed facility will not be an alcohol or drug abuse treatment center that is operated on an out-patient basis. 56. The proposed facility is not a residential rehabilitation facility where patients live on a 24-hour day basis. It does not involve treatment of persons on an out- patient basis. There is no detoxification center in this proposed facility. It is not considered a Class II Group Care Home. (reference is made to the Hearing Examiner recommendation to the Everett City Council of October 21, 1993) 57. The proposed facility is not a residential group care home (reference is made to the October 21, 1993, Hearing Examiner recommendation). 58. The proposed facility is not a food bank. 59. Other witnesses presented testimony and evidence. A summary is as follows: Reid Shockey - The witness represented the owner of the subject property and contended that there is a need for this facility in the City of Everett. His residence is in the general vicinity, and he indicated that he does not have fears of impacts resulting from the development of site with the request of the Applicant. He contended that the need to assist the juvenile offenders gradually re-enter society rather than placing them directly on the street after their sentences have been served is significant and must be considered. He recommended approval of the proposal. Gary Bowsher - The witness submitted that adequate police and public services are not available, and the proposal will only create more impact on these services. He contented that the Applicant's proposal has changed, including issues of authorized and unauthorized leaves, the unescorted leaves allowed to the juveniles housed at the site, no method of contacting neighbors with regard to activities on-site, no method of notifying police if there is any wrongful activity, and other factors. Further, the witness submitted that "things will happen" and the City should look at the surveys and the statements from other police departments prior to approval. The witness submitted that various schools had been contacted, and the proposed facility will have impacts on schools in the Everett School District. He also submitted that the bike trails will be impacted, along with the parking in the neighborhood because of the increased vehicular traffic. 25