3400 RIVERFRONT BLVD BASE FILE 2020-07-15

13. The City indicated that the proposed Shoreline Permit is the first permit for the Riverfront Redevelopment Project. (exhibit 1, staff report) The construction activity for future development of the site is not included as part of this project or permit. The permit that issought is strictly for the preparation of the site for future development. (exhibit 2, application; Jimerson testimony) 14. In preparing the staff report for the Shoreline Permit, the Everett Planning Department staff reviewed the City of Everett Shoreline Master Program regulations that have to be satisfied for any allowed uses in the Urban Multi-Use and Urban Conservancy designated areas. The applicable and relevant regulations were presented and addressed in the staff report. (exhibit 1, staff report; Jimerson testimony) 15. While the proposed project is not likely to uncover any significant archeological finds of interest, it will involve spreading and removing fill material over a landfill site. No native soils will be disturbed. In the remote possibility that archeological resources are discovered during the preparation process, the Applicant will be required to immediately stop work and notify the City of Everett and the Tulalip Tribes if anything of possible archeological interest is uncovered during excavation or development. (exhibit 1, staff report) 16. A portion of the site will be located in the Flood Fringe and Floodway Overlay zones. Those areas must comply with the provisions of the Everett Municipal Code (EMC) 19.30. All development that is to be located downriver from SR-529 must be done in a manner that is flood proofed in accordance with the requirements of EMC 19.30.040.C. (exhibit 1, staff report) 17. The subject property has portions that are within floodplains that have been identified as Zones X and AE on the Urban Flood Fringe District on the City's zoning map. Any development, including grading activity within these floodplains, is required to comply with the City's floodplain regulations as set forth in EMC 19.30. (exhibit 1, staff report) 18. Public access paths are a major component of the amenities that are to be derived from the redevelopment project. During the redevelopment construction phase of the project there will be access improvements installed by the developer. Access improvements will also be made by the City of Everett pursuant to the public amenities plan that is currently under consideration by the City. With these measures, the requirements for public access for the instant Shoreline Permit in these designated areas will be satisfied. (exhibit 1, staff report; Jimerson testimony) r- 511