Laserfiche WebLink
5. The wetlands and buffer vegetation on the Rotary Park property should be protected. <br /> 6. Ballfields or other active recreation facilities should be allowed in the southern portion of <br /> the Simpson site. <br /> 7. New construction of structures in the floodplain areas should be limited to structures with <br /> low flood damage potential. When development is allowed within floodplain areas, <br /> necessary measures shall be taken to protect property from damages that could be caused <br /> by flooding. New development in floodplain areas should reflect the character of the <br /> surrounding area by limiting residential density, providing permanent open space, and <br /> maintaining adequate building setbacks from the water to protect shoreline resources. <br /> 8. Agricultural uses shall be allowed in conformance with the agricultural practices policies <br /> and regulations. <br /> 9. Manage City park lands on Silver Lake for a wide variety of public access opportunities. <br /> Connect City-owned park lands with the pedestrian trail system and private property <br /> public access improvements that are developed as private properties develop. <br /> 10. Manage Langus Riverfront Park for recreation and shoreline public access, and as an <br /> interim dredged materials handling facility. <br /> 11. Manage the steep slope areas in park zones above the BNSF railroad above Port Gardner <br /> Bay by requiring development to comply with the City's regulations for geologically <br /> hazardous areas. <br /> 12. Manage City park facilities to preserve shoreline vistas and public access to the shoreline. <br /> 13. Provide safe pedestrian access improvements over or under the railroad tracks to the <br /> beach wherever possible. <br /> 14. Allow uses and activities, including public access, which result in educational and <br /> scientific benefits for the community. <br /> BE AND THE SAME IS HEREBY AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: <br /> 4.9 Urban Conservancy- Recreation <br /> Purpose <br /> The purpose of the Urban Conservancy - Recreation environment is to: <br /> • provide public access for enjoyment of marine, lake and river shorelines, <br /> • allow for the development of public recreational facilities, <br /> • provide for protection of important ecological resources and rehabilitation of significant <br /> wetland and habitat areas. <br /> 10 <br />