2018/02/07 Council Agenda Packet

ALTERNATIVE PLANNING COMMISSION REQUESTED RESOLUTION (would allow facility in either BMU or B-3 zone) PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 17- i A Resolution Recommending that the City Council Amend 1 the Zoning Regulations(EMC Title 19)and the Local Project Review Procedures(EMC Title 15) for"Opiate Substitution Treatment Facilities" WHEREAS,the Planning Commission finds the following: 1. The Everett Zoning Code currently allows only one opiate substitution treatment facility in the city; 2. The existing opiate substitution treatment facility in the city is operating at the maximum capacity allowed by the State of Washington; 3. Therapeutic Health Services,which operates the existing facility located in south Everett has requested that the City amend the Zoning Code to allow a second facility in the city; 4. There is a significant need in Everett and Snohomish County for additional treatment capacity for persons suffering from addiction to opiates; 5. The Planning Commission conducted a public workshop on May 2,2017,to take public testimony concerning a proposed amendment to the Zoning Code to allow a second opiate substitution treatment facility in the city; 6. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on June 20,2017, and on 1 November 7, 2017,to take additional public testimony and consider making a recommendation to the City Council. WHEREAS,the Planning Commission concludes the following: i 1. The proposed amendment to the Zoning Code is consistent with the Everett Growth Management Comprehensive Plan; 2. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to public health, safety or welfare; 3. The proposed amendment to the Zoning Code provides for the best long-term interests of the Everett community. Staff Report - Page 11