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• Continue to grow Everett's higher education offerings—this will drive the economy of Metro Everett and city in coming <br /> decades. <br /> • Plan for senior housing and strive to ensure Metro Everett has the amenities needed by new senior residents. <br /> • Because of high construction costs in the near term, look for opportunities to complete less-expensive two- to four- <br /> story infill projects. <br /> • Investigate the feasibility of a grocery store. <br /> • Consider further transportation impact fee reductions, in line with the programs in place in Bellingham and other cities. <br /> • Ensure that infrastructure issues such as limited sanitary sewer capacity do not impede development. <br /> Everett Zoning <br /> Leland Consulting Group was also asked to conduct a review of zoning in order to assess whether or not zoning is a significant <br /> constraint to development. LCG found the zoning code provides flexibility and is unlikely to be a significant constraint on <br /> development. Some of its findings included: <br /> • Major land uses, such as housing, office, retail, are • There are no minimum residential densities, which <br /> allowed within the commercial zones could deter townhouses and wood-frame apartments <br /> • Heights appear adequate, although they could be • Projects are not subject to design review committee <br /> increased downtown • The city provides tax abatement incentives for <br /> • No minimum parking requirement for multifamily housing <br /> office/commercial uses increases the feasibility of • New projects can qualify for transportation impact <br /> new office development, particularly for adaptive fee reduction <br /> reuse/renovation projects <br /> While LCG's assessment indicates that the zoning supports a vibrant center, they did provide some recommendations for <br /> streamlining the code with an overarching goal to make the right development easy. <br /> • Consider revising the residential parking requirement • Consider expanding the types of multifamily housing <br /> of one space per unit allowed in the Everett Station area <br /> • Complete a SEPA Planned Action ordinance that • Consolidate the commercial zones <br /> would reduce entitlement risk for potential projects • Make the code clear, and easy to understand (e.g. <br /> • Conduct a more thorough review of the zoning code improve low-resolution images and text) <br /> Chapter 9,Economic Opportunities 2 August 29,2018 <br />