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specified density limits, and the second based on standards in the B-3 zone that specified floor area ratio limits, but unlimited density; and WHEREAS, a DEIS commenter proposed an alternative method of regulation based on height limits with no specified floor area ratios or densities; and WHEREAS, staff prepared and published in the FEIS modified recommended development standards for residential uses in the Everett Station Area that are based on a maximum height limit of 80 feet, unlimited densities, and compliance with the residential design standards in the B-3 zone; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public workshop on August 18, 2015 and a public hearing on September 15, 2015 for the proposed amendments to the Everett Station Area policies and regulations and recommended that City Council approve the modified standards discussed in the FEIS; and WHEREAS, the Everett Station Area is within the expanded Metropolitan Center in the Comprehensive Plan update and the City will conduct a more detailed subarea planning process for the Metropolitan Center after it completes the 2015 10 -Year Comprehensive Plan Update, which will further address design and development standards in the Everett Station Area; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments to the policies of the Comprehensive Plan for the Everett Station Area are: 1. Based upon changed circumstances, including new and updated information, PSRC's Vision 2040, and citizen input; 2. That the changed circumstances and new information justify the changes to policies; 3. That the proposed policies promote a more desirable growth pattern for the community as a whole by directing growth to the Metropolitan Center, emphasizing transit -oriented design and improvements to make areas of high density mixed -uses attractive and livable, emphasizing alternatives to travel by single occupant vehicles, and planning for light rail to Everett; and 4. The proposed update is generally consistent with the existing plan policies and known conflicts have been resolved in the update. WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments to the zoning code for the Everett Station Area: 1. Are consistent with the applicable provisions of the Everett Comprehensive Plan; 2. Bear a substantial relation to public health, safety or welfare; and 3. Promote the best long term interests of the Everett community. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: SECTION 1: The Overall Vision for the Everett Station Area in Exhibit 1 to Ordinance No. 2853-05, (Everett Station Area Plan), which amended Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 2021-94, as amended (Comprehensive Plan), and which currently reads as follows: 2