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.,':_�. � � Burlington Northern Railroad SMA 10-92 - Page -5- 27. On the railroad line, which has been in existence for 100 years, there is an average of 30 to 50 trains per day. However, traffic is increasing on the line. Part of the increased traffic will service the Port of Everett. 28. Burlington Northern has proposed the project because of the increased traffic and the need to provide expeditious operation of the line. CONCLUSIONS The ?�pl��tion is #or the approva! of a ShorQlir�� "Aa�agam�nt C��ditio�a! Use Permit for the construction and installation of two standard mast signals, one cantenary bridge signal, a small signal hut on existing right-of-way, and a new cross-over track between the existing main line tracks on the Burlington Northern right-of-way near Howarth Park, Everett, Washington, and on property more particutarly described in the introduction of this document. 2. The subject property is designated in the Everett Shoreline Master Program as Conservancy-Recreation. Railroads in a Conservancy-Recreation designated area are required to have development controlled through a Conditional Use Permit. 3. The criteria for this permit are set forth in EMC 20.12.170. With conditions, the application satisfies these criteria. 4. The proposed use will not be contrary to the general intent of the Shoreline Master Program. It witl establish an orderly, efficient method of developing property within the shoreline of the City of Everett. 5. The requested permit satisfies the General Regulation criteria of the Shoreline Mastsr Use Program and the speci�c regulations for railroad design and construction and utilities. The manner in which these criteria is satisfied has been addressed in the findings of this document. - 6. The permit will not interfere with the normal public use of the public shoreline. No access is being interrupted, and the existing pedestrian access nearby to the subject property will remain. 7. The proposed use of the site and design of the project are compatible with other permitted uses in the area. 8. The proposed use will cause no significant adverse effect to the shoreline environment in which it is located. ��