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Consistency with Chapter 90.58 RCW: The proposed amendment has been reviewed for consistency with the policy of RCW 90.58.020 and the approval criteria of RCW 90.58.090(3), (4)and(5). Consistency with"applicable guidelines" (Chapter 173-26 WAC,Part III): The proposed amendment has been reviewed for compliance with the requirements of the applicable Shoreline Master Program guidelines(WAC 173-26-171 through 251 and -020 definitions). Consistency with SEPA Requirements: The City submitted evidence of SEPA compliance in the form of a final Environmental Impact Statement(EIS)dated February 2009. Everett issued a scoping notice on the EIS on March 5,2008. Other Studies or Analyses supporting the SMP update: Ecology reviewed the following reports,studies,map portfolios and data prepared for the City in support of the comprehensive SMP amendment: These supporting documents include: + Draft Environmental Impact Statement City of Everett Marshlands Subarea Plan, October 2008. Summary of Issues Raised During The Public Review Process: The City's SMP amendment drafting/public review process brought out a few issues that required further discussion and analysis. The issues below are a summary of key points from a number of citizens I have also included applicable City and Ecology commentaries. Dale&Elaine Wilson,6716 Larimer Road,Everett,WA 98208. Comment #1: The ability of the Marshlands land area to support agriculture will be destroyed by changing the use of agriculture from 795 acres to 188.7 acres. Brian Bookey,President National Food Corporation 1930 Merrill Creek Pkwy, Ste A Everett. WA 98203 Comment#2: Of the identified 795 acres of agricultural land in the Marshlands area, only 188.7 are retained for agricultural purposes in the Subarea Plan. This significant loss of farmland is compounded by the loss of significant additional agricultural lands in numerous other habitat restoration projects in the Snohomish River basin. There is no coordination of these projects, nor is their adequate consideration given in each to the loss of agricultural lands. Mr.Alex Alexander,3914 52'd Street, S.E. Everett,WA 98205. Comment report entitled "A regional Assessment of the Amended Marshlands Subarea Plan" Comment#10: Restoration vs. Destruction of USDA PRIME Farmland The USDA has classified over 90%of Marshlands soils as `prime farmland all". The City of Everett has not had a proactive policy towards soils resources preservation. It has not taken into 2