Ordinance 3542-17 - Laserfiche WebLink

3. The proposed map amendments promote the best long term interest of the Everett community by correcting the Land Use Designation Map and the Zoning Map to properly identify the 0.4 acre Century Park as a public neighborhood park. 4. The City evaluated the proposed map amendments for consistency with factors outlined in the Everett Comprehensive Plan Chapter 1, Introduction, Section VII.H and zoning map criteria specified in EMC 19.41.160.D.2. 5. Notice was provided consistent with EMC 15.24.150 including timely notice given to the Washington State Department of Commerce on January 4, 2017. 6. The City completed environmental review of the proposed map amendments consistent with SEPA procedures including adoption of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement issued July 20, 2015 and the Final Environmental Impact Statement issued September 4, 2015 for the Comprehensive Plan 10-Year Update. 7. Planning Commission held a public workshop to learn of and discuss the proposed change on July 12, 2016 and also held a public hearing on this proposal on February 21, 2017. 8. On February 21, 2017 the Planning Commission passed Resolution 17-02, recommending adoption of the proposed map amendments by the City Council. 9. Any conclusions below that may be construed as a finding is included here as such by this reference. WHEREAS, THE CITY COUNCIL CONCLUDES: 1. Any finding above that may be construed as a conclusion is included here as such by this reference. 2. The proposed map changes recognize and support the current use of the site as a City- owned, neighborhood park known as Century Park. 3. The proposed zoning map amendment will implement the approved comprehensive plan land use designation, as amended. 4. The public health, safety and welfare would be provided for by passage of this Ordinance by continuing to provide a passive recreation area for the surrounding neighborhood. - 2 -