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Resolution 613RESOLUTION NO. 613 FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF EDMONDS PLANNING COMMISSION. After notice had been duly posted and published pursuant to Section 12.16.170 of the Edmonds City Code, the Edmonds Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 14, 1979, to consider Planning Divisions File No. R-12-78, a requested rezone of a parcel of property from RML to RS8. The City staff made a presentation and submitted certain documents for the Planning Commission's consideration. A spokesman for the proponents was allowed to speak and an exhibit was submitted. The Owner and his representative were also present and made their presentations. Members of the public were given an opportunity to speak. After all persons who desired to speak had done so, the public portion of the hearing was closed. Following discussion by the Planning Commission, Commissioner Walker moved that the Planning Commission approve R-12-78. The motion was duly seconded and passed. From the evidence presented to the Planning Commission, a majority of the Planning Commission hereby makes the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Recommendation. FINDINGS OF FACT I The proponents are residents and neighbors living in the vicinity of the subject property. II The property is located at the intersections of Woodlake Drive and 84th Avenue West in Edmonds. It is ac presently an undeveloped parcel, approximately 3 acres in size. III Walcker Homes, Inc., is the owner of the property. The owner was given actual notice of the Planning Commission hearing was also present at the hearing and was also represented by its attorney. IV The proposal is to rezone the property from Multiple - Residential Low Density (RML) to Single -Family Residence 8,000 (RS-8) . V In 1958, the property was annexed to the City and was eventually zoned RS-8. In 1965, the parcel was rezoned to its present RML zoning. The rezone was granted in conjunction with a proposed multi -family development. However, the project was never started and the site remained undeveloped. At the time the 1965 rezone was granted, the surrounding properties were largely undeveloped. Since that time the surrounding property on the north, east and west has been developed exclusively as single-family homes. VI The site is partially wooded with a ravine on the north side of the property. The ravine provides storm drainage for the area and also hinders the development of the property. However, the site is suitable for single- family development. VII The Comprehensive Plan depicts this site as single- family. To the north, east and west of the property the Comprehensive Plan, the zoning and the actual uses are single-family. Immediately north of the property is a City -2- park. South of the property the Comprehensive Plan and zoning is Multiple -Residential and Neighborhood Business (BN). The uses are consistent with this zoning. VIII The design standards and number of required off- street parking spaces in a multi -family project make develop- ment of the subject property more difficult than if it were zoned single-family. In addition, there will be less pavement and hence more landscaping and natural amenities in a single- family zone. IX The property is located north of the intersections of Main Street, 212th, Bowdoin and 84th West, known as "Five Corners". Most vehicles leaving the property will use the Five Corners intersection, thus adding to the congestion and potential hazard already existing. Rezoning the property to RS-8 will decrease the potential congestion and hazards at Five Corners and will also decrease the level of noise and pollution that results from increased auto traffic. P The owner did not deny that he would be able to make profitable use of the property if it were rezoned RS-8. XI Since the property was zoned in 1965, the wants, needs and desires of the City and the neighbors have changed with respect to the need and desireability of multi -family housing, open space, privacy and the preservation of the natural beauty of Edmonds. The proposed zone change to RS-8 more accurately reflects this change as reflected in the City's Comprehensive Plan and the desires of the surrounding neighbors. XII The adverse environmental impacts of the proposed -3- action have been considered by the Planning Commission. In accordance with the findings of the responsible official, there will be no significant adverse environmental impacts from this proposed rezone. CONCLUSIONS I All procedural requirements imposed by the Edmonds City Code and State Law have been fully complied with. II No environmental impact statement is required. III Since the property was zoned in 1965, the character of the surrounding area has changed from essentially undeveloped property to almost exclusively single-family homes. The proposed rezone will thus be more compatible with the sur- rounding uses and zoning. IV The proposed rezone is more consistent with the intent and policies of the Policy Plan and will be in the best interest of the public health, safety and general welfare. The property owner will be able to make a reasonably profitable use of the property under an RS-8 zone. Any detriment the Owner may suffer as a result of the proposed rezone will be offset by the benefits accruing to the community. RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that the subject property be rezoned from RML to RS-8. DATED this d-'? fNday of ,.,1979. �r L� CHATAN, PLANNING COMMISSION -4-