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Planning Process <br /> At the beginning of the subarea plan, the city prepared a Public Participation Plan to make the process accessible, inclusive and <br /> engaging to stakeholders and all members of the public. <br /> The Everett Planning Commission acted as the stakeholder work group for the <br /> Metro Everett planning process, and has been briefed at regular intervals since <br /> February 2016. <br /> is <br /> The city created a website (www.everettwa.gov/metro) where people interested <br /> in the plan could find information or sign up to be notified of meetings and <br /> information about the plan. Opportunities were provided to complete online and `� <br /> in-person surveys to identify preferences, including the Draft 2016 Action Strategy <f <br /> and open house, and October 2016 open house and online survey. <br /> City staff regularly briefed the city council, including sessions on 2/27/16, 9/14/16, - <br /> 5/10/17 and 10/21/17. Figure 2: The first community meeting held on May 9,2016 <br /> provided an opportunity for roundtable discussions about <br /> Staff presented information about Metro Everett to each neighborhood priorities and potential actions for Metro Everett <br /> association included in Metro Everett (Riverside, Bayside and Port Gardner), <br /> several service clubs, the Everett Station District Alliance and Everett Board of Park Commissioners. The city also set up Metro <br /> Everett displays at community events, such as Cruzin' to Colby, Fresh Paint, Fourth of July and historic walking tours. <br /> Four public open houses were held during the course of plan development. <br /> • The first Metro Everett community meeting (5-9-16) was held where information was presented on a number of issues, and <br /> feedback was received. An online survey provided additional opportunity for input. <br /> • The second community meeting (10-6-16) was held to review a Draft Action Strategy Report. <br /> • The third community meeting (6-13-17) was held to review draft development recommendations for zoning, building <br /> heights and parking. <br /> • The fourth community meeting (4-25-18) was held to review the draft plan and development regulations prior to <br /> commencement of the legislative process with the Planning Commission and City Council. <br /> Please send comments to metro p everettwa.gov or 2930 Wetmore Ave, Suite 8-A, Everett, WA 98201 <br /> Chapter 1,Introduction 2 August29,2018 <br />