Ordinance 3456-15 - Laserfiche WebLink

Overall Vision — The overall vision for the Station Area involves its evolution and enhancement as an employment center. This vision anticipates a variety of businesses involving combinations of technology, research and development, fabrication, sales, storage and distribution. Many companies within the region are looking for locations that provide easy access to transportation but also allow for many different functions to occur within individual buildings. This is sometimes called "flex tech" to reflect the changing nature of such businesses. It is also expected that the ground floors of buildings will include restaurants and business services to support the employment and operations. Since the type and nature of businesses will vary widely, the type of building form will vary as well, some structures may be much like office buildings, and others may seem more warehouse -like. The live work units are intended to fit into this industrial/office setting and new housing units developed through the Planned Development Overlay process would be designed to fit into the industrial character of the area creating a district which is unique in Everett. Because there will be many more people using the area on foot during the day and at night and weekends for events, the streets and sidewalks will be considerably more attractive, well -lighted, and landscaped. Over time, it is expected that large areas of outside storage will disappear, as buildings will replace them. It is expected that Everett Station will continue to dominate the skyline in this area, with most other buildings being 1-3 stories and more spread out, but there may be an occasional new building containing 4-5 stories. is hereby amended to read as follows: Overall Vision — The near to middle term vision for the Station Area involves its evolution and enhancement as an employment center. This vision anticipates a variety of businesses involving combinations of technology, research and development, fabrication, sales, storage and distribution. Many companies within the region are looking for locations that provide easy access to transportation but also allow for many different functions to occur within individual buildings. This is sometimes called "flex tech" to reflect the changing nature of such businesses. It is also expected that the ground floors of buildings will include restaurants and business services to support the employment and operations. Since the type and nature of businesses will vary widely, the type of building form will vary as well, some structures may be much like office buildings, and others may seem more warehouse -like. The live work units are intended to fit into this industrial/office setting and new housing units would be designed to fit into the industrial character of the area creating a district which is unique in Everett. Because there will be many more people using the area on foot during the day and at night and weekends for events, the streets and sidewalks will be improved over time to be considerably more attractive, well -lighted, and landscaped. Over time, it is expected that large parking areas and outside storage areas will be replaced by buildings. 3