2010/05/26 Council Agenda Packet

Planning Commission Meeting October 6, 2009 5 1 P a g e Charlene Rawson, 823 Charles Avenue, stated that she appreciated that the project had addressed neighborhood concerns and felt that this was a great project. She asked Mr. Ebert if there were bike trails planned. Mr. Ebert responded that there would be bike trails. She was encouraged that there were plans for smaller industrial areas for small business. She was also encouraged about the transit opportunities for the area. She felt that it was a well thought out project — walkable and livable. Chairman Newland asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak on the agenda item. There was no response. He asked the Applicant if there were any closing remarks. 8:02:13 PM t In response to Barbara Keller's testimony, Mr. Ebert referred to Table 2.1 which provides ° "I I information regarding the existing and proposed acres for the Planned Development Overlay. In response to the number of units, the original proposal of 2200 units was a theoretical number based on the C-2 zone. CEMEX conducted an economic analysis on what the area would support and they determined 1145. He asked everyone to go visit the Bellaterra project which has single family detached, townhouses, flats, and commercial located on the west side of the Mukilteo freeway. He felt that this was a good example of how industrial uses can coexist with residential neighborhoods if properly designed. Mr. Ebert stated that the project was about balancing jobs with the neighborhood. He felt that quality housing on the CEMEX site would benefit the SW Everett business center. CEMEX was not concerned about the airport easement and that it was good practice to let people know upfront. In response to the testimony regarding lot sizes, he stated that the market dictated the residential densities on the site — smaller lots and smaller units close to services. The project will add to the demand and opportunity for transit. He referred to a map which showed the transit corridors. In response to the concern regarding school district mitigation, Mr. Ebert responded that the eastside of the site is in the Everett School District boundary and the west side of the site is in the Mukilteo School district boundary. He understood that there has been a slight decline in enrollments at Madison Elementary and Evergreen Middle schools. He stated that CEMEX would work closely with the school districts to resolve any capacity issues. 8:13:56 PM Chairman Newland asked if there were any further questions. There was no response. Motion: Commissioner Trautman made a motion to close the public hearing. Commissioner Olivers seconded the motion. Vote: Commissioner Sand, yes; Commissioner Chase, yes; Commissioner Moore, yes; Commissioner Olivers, yes; Commissioner Trautman, yes; and Chairman Newland, yes. 8:15:32 PM Item #2: Public Hearing on the rezoning of property at 12728 19th Ave SE from R-2 to C-1 implementing the Intent to Rezone and amending uses and development standards from the intent to rezone.