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• SECTION 5: PROPOSED PERMITTING SYSTEM 5.1 Introduction The purpose of the proposed permit process is to streamline the environmental review process at the site development stage by completing an up-front environmental review for the entire Southwest Everett/Paine Field Subarea. Potential mitigation measures for impacts are identified in the EIS on the Subarea Plan. Specific mitigation measures were adopted in the Subarea Plan and will be incorporated into future ordinance revisions when possible. When a property owner is ready to develop, they will know the range of allowed impacts and the mitigation measures that will be required for specific impacts. The developer will have 2 options: 1. The developer can propose a development that falls within the range of impacts identified in the EIS, incorporate all applicable adopted mitigation measures into the proposal, and comply with all City codes. This will result in an expedited review process, with no SEPA threshold determination required. Official public comment and administrative appeal periods will not be required; OR 2. The developer can propose a development that falls outside the range of impacts identified in the EIS. This will require a longer review process, with additional studies/analysis and public comment periods required under SEPA. Note that this proposed permit process will apply within the Everett city limits only. Snohomish County must decide how or if its permit process will be revised to expedite review of development proposals on Paine Field properties. The effort to expedite the permit review process was significantly enhanced by the Washington State Legislature's adoption of Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 1724 in 1995. The legislature recognized that the Growth Management Act is the fundamental building block of regulatory reform and should serve as the integrating framework for all other land-use related laws. ESHB 1724 modified regulations related to the Growth Management Act, SEPA, the Shoreline Management Act, local permit processes, appeals procedures, etc. ESHB 1724 set up procedures to allow local governments to designate "Planned Actions." Planned actions means project actions that • Are designated planned actions by an ordinance or resolution. • Have had the significant impacts adequately addressed in an EIS prepared in conjunction with a comprehensive plan or subarea plan adopted under the Growth Management Act. • Are subsequent or implementing projects for the comprehensive plans or subarea plan. • Are located within an urban growth area. • Are not essential public facilities. • Are consistent with a comprehensive plan adopted under the Growth Management Act. Planned Actions do not require a threshold determination or the preparation of an additional environmental impact statement under SEPA. 23