Ordinance 3129-09 - Laserfiche WebLink

Background Information subarea plan propose a number of public access corridors and recreation areas that would contribute to and further this goal of greater shoreline access. While proposed trail locations are conceptual and have not been fully designed, they do provide a basic foundation towards connecting the subarea with adjacent neighborhoods and drawing recreation enthusiasts towards relatively rare habitat types. Most of the proposed trails are conceptually envisioned as foot trails with maintenance and emergency access included. Dikes and areas that would support boardwalk trail segments provide locations for loop trails within the subarea. In some cases, dikes may also be used for accessing properties and utilities, in these areas trails could be wider to accommodate vehicles. Multi-use trails along Lenora Street/Lowell-Snohomish River Road provide segments that can connect into a larger, regional network. The public access element of the subarea plan could also provide visual access into restored and preserved habitat through carefully placed viewpoints within the trail system. The addition of trails could provide more "eyes on the street" to help prevent crime within a low density portion of the City. The subarea would also be incorporated in the Parks department's safety/security protocols, which would include periodic Ranger patrols of the trail system. 2.3 Summary of Alternatives The City considered a No Action Alternative and three Action Alternatives through the feasibility analysis, including: • No Action Alternative • Alternative 1: Maximum Recreation Alternative • Alternative 2: Stakeholder Preferred Alternative • Alternative 3: Maximum Restoration Alternative The No Action Alternative consisted of a continuation of the City's current Comprehensive Plan, SMP, and regulations applicable to the Marshland subarea. No specific restoration plan for the Marshland area would be developed under the No Action Alternative. The Action Alternatives included Alternatives 1, 2, and 3. Each had a different combination of restoration, recreation, and agricultural activities. Residential use was eliminated as a Draft Subarea Plan June 2009 Everett Marshland 23 070346-01