2013/01/09 Council Agenda Packet

EVERETT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET PROJECT TITLE: An Ordinance Establishing Zoning Regulations for the Central Waterfront Planning Area; Amending Ordinance No. 1671-89 (EMC Title 19, Zoning), as amended, and repealing Consent 12-19-12 Action 12-5-12 First Reading 12-12-12 2nd Reading 12-19-12 Third Reading 12-19-12 Public Hearing 12-5-12 Briefing COUNCIL BILL 4 Originating Department Contact Person Phone Number FOR AGENDA OF Planning Allan Giffen 425-257-8725 12-5; 12-12; 12-19-12 Ordinance No.'s 3277-12 Initialed by:i and 3260-12, as amended. Department Head CAA Council President Location Central Waterfront Planning Area Preceding Action Ord. No. 3260-12 on February 15,2012; Ord. No. 3277-12 on July 25, 2012 Attachments Proposed Ordinance (background information provided in separate package) Department(s) Approval Legal, Planning nt Budgeted N/A diture Required F N/A Budget Remaining N/A Additional Required N/A DETAILED SUMMARY STATEMENT: The Central Waterfront Redevelopment Plan includes a vision for the redevelopment of the former Kimberly-Clark mill site and other properties in the imrnediate vicinity, and proposes amendments to the zoning regulations for the properties located within the planning area. This ordinance amends the zoning regulations of the M-2 zone for properties located west of West Marine View Drive, and of a few parcels located the Core Residential Area on the east side of West Marine View Drive. The changes to the M-2 regulations prohibit certain uses that are otherwise allowed in the M-2 zone, and include more detailed development and design standards intended to promote greater compatibility between new uses on the former KC mill site and the abutting neighborhoods to the east. Building height limits would be reduced from 80 feet to 50 feet; with possible exceptions for manufacturing activities requiring a greater building height. View corridors are established within the extension of east -west street rights-of- way. On-site public access is encouraged, but not required if it would be incompatible with water -dependent industrial uses. Regulations to promote compatibility with Naval Station Everett include the opportunity for the Navy to review a comprehensive security and public safety plan at time of land use permit review. The ordinance also repeals the moratorium on land use and building permits that would otherwise expire February 15, 2013. RECOMMENDATION (Exact action requested of Council): Adopt Ordinance Establishing Zoning Regulations for the Central Waterfront Planing Area, Amending Ordinance No. 1671-89 (EMC Title 19, Zoning), as 125 nded, and repealing Ordinance No.'s 3277-12 and 3260-12, as amended.