2016/03/02 Council Agenda Packet

5 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 Cominission held a public hearing on January 19, 2016 to consider public testimony and make a recommendation conceming 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: The proposed amendments are consistent with the applicable provisions of the Everett Management Comprehensive Plan; and _'. he proposed amellQnients bear a s1_ibsla itiai relation to The public Leaith_ safety and' WC eiJ of Tl1e Vci'ct Olili llln l� ; -I i8