2010/11/10 Council Agenda Packet

and secondhand retail sales on Wetmore and Rucker Avenue, and on a larger portion of Hewitt Avenue than had been recommended by the Planning Commission.; and 9. The proposed code amendments will also add definitions of several terms that are used in the proposed code amendment but not currently defined in the Zoning Code; and 10. The proposed amendments to the Zoning Code will allow for retail sales of certain used merchandise in a manner that is consistent with the intent of the B-3 zone and the regulations pertaining to retail streets to reinforce an active retail environment and pedestrian friendly streetscape. WHEREAS, the City Council concludes the following: 1. The proposed amendment to the Zoning Code is consistent with the Everett Downtown Plan, a subarea plan of the City of Everett Growth Management Comprehensive Plan; and 2. The proposed amendment to the Zoning Code bears a substantial relation to the public health, safety and welfare; and 3. The proposed amendment to the Zoning code promotes the best long-term interests of the Everett community. • NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT ORDAINS the following: Section 1. Special Regulation No. 66 of Table 5.2 of Ordinance No. 1671-89 as amended by Section 36 of Ordinance No. 2397-99, as amended by Section 2 of Ordinance No. 2923-06 (EMC 19.05), which reads as follows: (66) Parking lots are not permitted in areas designated as retail streets by Map 22-2,unless located • behind the building. The following uses, whether specifically listed or not in Table 5.2, shall be prohibited on the ground floor in areas designated as retail streets by Map 22-2: Food banks,tattoo parlors, blood or plasma donor centers, body piercing, churches, pawnshops, secondhand stores, places of assembly, teen clubs,private clubs, fraternal organizations, social service facilities. Be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: (66) Parking lots are not permitted in areas designated as retail streets by Map 22-2, unless located behind the building. The following uses, whether specifically listed or not in Table 5.2, shall be prohibited on the ground floor in areas designated as retail streets by Map 22-2: Food banks,tattoo parlors, blood or plasma donor centers, body piercing, churches, pawnshops, secondhand stores, thrift stores, junk stores, places of assembly, teen clubs, private clubs, fraternal organizations, social service facilities; except that secondhand stores, antique stores and antique malls may be 3