2019/03/20 Council Agenda Packet

10. Public notice and opportunity to comment on these amendments was provided through electronic and mail notice to interested parties,a legal notice of public hearing published in the Everett Herald on January 27,2019, notice to the Washington State Department of Commerce on January 24,2019,and a public hearing held by the Planning Commission on March 5,2019;and 11. Chapter 1 of the Comprehensive Plan identifies the process and criteria for considering amendments to the Land Use Map and Policies,both of which are proposed;and And,WHEREAS,the Planning Commission concludes the following: 1. The city's Land Use Element has grown increasingly complex and burdensome with 28 different land use designations and nearly 200 goals,objectives and policies in the Land Use Element alone.Circumstances have changed in the past 25 years since the first comprehensive plan was adopted under the Growth Management Act; people and decision-makers wish to articulate and see a clear vision of the future city the community desires,implemented through easy to understand but protective land use regulations.These amendments to the Land Use Element are the first step to a clearer vision and system to implement that vision. 2. The public health,safety and welfare will be provided for by these text,and map amendments. 3. The proposed amendments the Comprehensive Plan promote the best long term interest of the Everett community. NOW,THEREFORE,THE PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLVES THE FOLLOWING: 1. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council amend the Comprehensive Plan as set forth in attached Exhibit 1. ,Art,eFe-1-4-- 316-12,1q Planning Commission Chair _ Date /28.an 7/,. • Planning Com fk -cretary For: Commissioner Yanasak,Commissioner Zelinski,Commissioner Tisdel,Commissioner Lavra, and Chair Beck. Against: None - Absent: Commissioner Holland,Commissioner McGinn, Commissioner Lark,and Commissioner Finch Abstain: None - - Page 2 Planning Commission Resolution 19-01 29 March 5,2019