Ordinance 3680-19 - Laserfiche WebLink

WHEREAS,the City of Everett reviewed changes to the comprehensive plan and development regulations to determine if the SMP policies, designations, and regulations remain consistent with them in accordance with WAC 173-26-090(3)(b)(ii); and WHEREAS,the City of Everett considered any amendments needed to reflect changed circumstances, new information or improved data in accordance with WAC 173-26-090(3)(b)(iii); and WHEREAS,the City of Everett consulted with the Washington State Department of Ecology early and often during project scoping and drafting of the amendments and worked collaboratively with Ecology to address local and tribal interests while ensuring the proposed amendments are consistent with the policy of RCW 90.58.020 and applicable guidelines in accordance with WAC 173-26-104; and WHEREAS, a combined legal notice was published on January 15, 2019, in The Herald giving notice of a 30-day comment period,SEPA determination/comment period, notice of intent to adopt to the Washington State Department of Commerce, and notice of a joint public hearing with the Washington State Department of Ecology; and WHEREAS, a SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) was issued for the periodic update to the Shoreline Master Program on January 15, 2019; and WHEREAS,the Planning Commission held a joint public hearing with the Washington State Department of Ecology pursuant to WAC 173-26-104 on February 19, 2019, to consider public testimony and completed a review of the Shoreline Advisory Committee and staff recommendations and prepared initial amendments; and WHEREAS,the Office of Community, Planning and Economic Development is authorized to determine, in consultation with the City Clerk and the City Attorney, the format for publication of the approved Shoreline Master Program and have consistently prepared a stand-alone document containing all the required elements; and WHEREAS,the Planning Commission adopted a resolution on March 19, 2019, recommending the City Council approve amendments to the Shoreline Master Program, and repeal the comprehensive plan and zoning references that are redundant and duplicate portions of the stand-alone document; and WHEREAS,the City Council has conducted a public hearing to consider the recommendations of the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, after considering all public comments and evidence, the City Council determined that the proposed amendments comply with all applicable laws and rules; and WHEREAS,this completes the City's required process for periodic review in accordance with RCW 90.58.080(4) and applicable state guidelines in WAC 173-26. 2