Ordinance 2978-07 - Laserfiche WebLink

EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN demonstrated that converting them to a non-industrial use will not reduce the viability of adjoining industrial lands, or the viability of Paine Field to operate as a general aviation airport. 4. The Snohomish River area south of Highway 2 is encouraged to redevelop with high quality mixed use development that provides public access to the river shoreline and includes a variety of activities and uses that aesthetically improve this highly visible part of the city. 5. Arterial streets traditionally zoned or used for commercial activities will be the focus of redevelopment with a greater emphasis on residential uses mixed with commercial development. Improvements to the public transportation system will be supported along such streets by transit compatible site and building design, and by increased residential densities. These gateway corridors will also be improved aesthetically as properties are redeveloped to make such areas more attractive areas for living, shopping and working. Design measures are needed to promote quality development. 6. The trees within and adjacent to the I-5 corridor will be preserved to the greatest extent possible and enhanced with additional plantings to maintain the natural aesthetic qualities of the most prominent gateway entrance to the city. 7. Commercial and residential redevelopment is strongly encouraged in the central business district. Multiple family and commercially zoned areas surrounding the central business district are intended to be redeveloped with attractive and affordable higher density housing. High rise residential buildings are encouraged in the central business district, but discouraged in adjoining residential neighborhoods. Public and private amenities are emphasized in order to encourage an attractive environment for business and living. The City will provide incentives to encourage higher density housing around the downtown, Broadway Avenue, Everett Station, and the Riverfront area. 8. Shoreline areas along the harborfront and Snohomish River, north of Highway 2 are to be used primarily for water dependent industrial and commercial activities, and for active recreation purposes. Public access to the Snohomish River shoreline is a high priority, although alternatives to direct public access will be considered to enable water dependent activities to locate along this part of the shoreline. 9. An increasing population will create greater demands for parks, schools, recreation, sidewalks, bicycle trails, and other public facilities. Scarce public resources will require creative approaches to planning and greater cooperation between the city, other public agencies, and the private sector to provide the infrastructure and public amenities that will preserve and enhance the quality of life in Everett. 10. The overall population and employment levels proposed for the Everett Planning Area (both the presently incorporated and unincorporated parts) are approximately 173,270 persons and 136,860 jobs. 11. While Everett's comprehensive plan designates future land use designations for those portions of the planning area currently outside the city limits, population and employment INTRODUCTION 16