2016/02/17 Council Agenda Packet

• ORDINANCE NO. An Ordinance adding"community center"as a new special property use allowed in all zones, amending Ordinance No. 1671-89,as amended (EMC Title 19). WHEREAS, the City of Everett Zoning Code contains regulations for special property uses to allow in certain cases a use in a zone that is not specifically allowed in that zone;and WHEREAS, it is necessary from time to time to update zoning regulations to provide clarification or create additional standards related to specific uses; and WHEREAS,the City received a request to amend the Zoning Code to allow consideration of "community center"as a new use to be permitted through the special property use permit process; and WHEREAS,the proposed amendment to the Zoning Code will provide for additional opportunities for the community to access recreational,educational, social, and cultural activities; and WHEREAS,the proposed amendments were submitted for the mandatory 60-day state agency review; and WHEREAS,the Planning Commission held a public workshop on December 1, 2015 and January 5, 2016 to discuss and consider potential amendments to the Zoning Code related to community center as a new use; and WHEREAS,the Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 19, 2016 to consider public testimony and make a recommendation concerning zoning regulations for community center as a new use; and WHERAES, after holding a public hearing,The Planning Commission found that the proposed amendments are consistent with the Compressive Plan Policies; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds the following: 1. The proposed amendments are consistent with the applicable provisions of the Everett Management Comprehensive Plan; and 2, The proposed amendments bear a substantial relation to the public health, safety ‘,nd welfare of the ^',erect couu iun1!v: and 14