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FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS Project Background The project site is located in the northwest corner of Evergreen Cemetery, approximately 225 feet south of 41st street, 200 feet east of the existing GTE office building, and approximately 1 , 350 feet from the Lowell Neighborhood boundary, which corresponds to the eastern right-of-way boundary of Interstate 5. The project site is located in a topographical high point, which slopes sharply down to the west and north, and gradually down to Broadway. The project site is immediately adjacent to an area which is currently used for maintenance and storage activities associated with Evergreen Cemetery. The area to the east is a platted portion of the Cemetery (i.e. , 3rd Addition burial plot) . The application submitted by US West NewVector Group, Inc. is for a SEPA determination, Special Property Use (SPU) permit, and height variance. The public hearing for the SPU and variance has been postponed, pending outcome of the instant appeal. The ultimate decision to approve or deny the proposal would be made by the City's Land Use Hearing Examiner. The Appellant represents the Lowell Civic Association. The Lowell neighborhood is located approximately one-quarter mile from the project site at its closest point. The Lowell neighborhood is bounded by I-5 to the west, 41st Street to the north, and the Snohomish River to the east. The project site is separated from the Lowell Neighborhood by I-5, Broadway Avenue, and approximately 750 feet of Evergreen Cemetery property. Issues Appealed: Note: The following relates directly to the specific points raised in Appellant's letter of appeal . The following findings and conclusions address each of the issues raised in the appeal which were addressed in testimony before City Council at the appeal hearing on June 3, 1992 . (See Exhibit #1 of the staff report to Council . ) 2