Ordinance 3454-15 with Exhibits A- C

EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN contained in the Background Report for 2015 Update to the City of Everett Comprehensive Plan, September 2014. 1. Population and Employment Capacities for 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update Three alternatives were evaluated for the 10 -Year Comprehensive Plan Update. Population assumptions for Alternative 3, Existing Plan Extended, were based on the Buildable Lands data, which assumes development similar to that which occurred between 2005 and 2010. Alternative 2, City Council Approved Targets, assumed redevelopment of more parcels and construction of higher density multiple family housing, primarily around the downtown and along arterial corridors. Alternative 1, County Council Initial Growth Targets, assumed higher density redevelopment near downtown, Everett Station, arterial corridors and other areas, than Alternative 2. Employment assumptions for Alternative 3, Existing Plan Extended, were based upon maintaining the existing land use plan designations and extending the planning horizon from 2025 to 2035. Alternative 2, City Council Approved Targets, assumes the continued growth of aerospace, high tech and biomedical industries in southwest Everett, continued revitalization of the CBD and Everett Station Area, redevelopment of the Riverfront area, the completion of the Port of Everett Waterfront Place Central project, and the continued growth of Providence Everett Medical Center. Alternative 1, the County Council Initial Growth Targets, assumes a very aggressive approach and results for economic growth in the Everett Planning Area. In addition to the development assumed under Alternative 2, this alternative anticipates extension of light rail service to Everett station, possible commercial and cargo service at Paine Field (a Snohomish County Decision) and a more intensive redevelopment of industrial lands (e.g., converting warehouse uses to manufacturing and offices), and mixed use redevelopment around light rail stations that are built in Everett well in advance of 2035. The following tables show the assumed population and housing capacity of each of the alternatives considered by the City in the development of the 2015 plan update: LAND USE ELEMENT