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EVERETT ORDINANCE NO. 2094-95 An Ordinance Amending the R-3 and R-4 Zone (EMC Sections 19.12 and 19.13) Regulations of the Zoning Code to Allow Office and Clinic Uses in Single Family Dwellings Located on Corner Lots on Colby Avenue Between 19th Street and 25th Street, Amending Sections 12 and 13 of Ordinance No. 1671-89 as amended by Section 19 of Ordinance No. 1848-92 (EMC 19.12 and 19.13). WHEREAS, the R-3 and R-4 zones do not allow clinic or office uses as a permitted use except in mixed use buildings; and WHEREAS, there are a substantial number of office or other non-residential uses located on corner lots in R-3 or R-4 zones on Colby Avenue between 19th Street and 25th Street; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on July 11, 1995, to take public testimony concerning an amendment to the Zoning Code to allow office or clinic uses in existing single family dwellings on corner lots on Colby Avenue between 19th Avenue and 25th Avenue SE; and WHEREAS, there was no testimony opposing such an amendment; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that only five existing corner lots will be able to be converted to non-residential use; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code are not inconsistent with the Everett Comprehensive Plan; bear a substantial relation to the public health, safety and welfare; and promote the best long-term interests of the Everett Community. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: