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and are identified in the Development Agreement. (exhibit 8-Zoning ResolufioNDevelopment Agreemeni) 14. The site is included in the adopted Shoreline Public Access Plan of the City of Everett. (see exhibit 12) The access proposed with Ihis project, as well as the entire development, is consistent with lhe Public Access Plan and indudes continuous access atong the shoreline and along West Marine View Drive frontage. li also provides pedestrian linkages that connect the southern and northerr. esplanades throughoul the interior of lhe development. The primary goai of ESMP, Section 3.7-Pulbic Access Element, is to"achieve safe, convenient, and diversifled access for the public io lhe shorelines of Everett". Part of the review requires identificalion of public accesses. The Applicant proposed construction of an amphitheater/plaza and an espianade. Compliance with the Development Agreement and conditions of appraval would ensure lhat placemenl and design of structures would be lhe leasl detrimental to the shoreline views. (exhibd 1-staff reporf;ESMP Sedion 3.7;Derlckson testimony; Catt/e tesfimony) 15. in addition to the proposed physiql access, a plaza/amphitheater would be �, located at lhe west end of 13th Street and would provide a water's edge venue for recreation. The plaza would be approximately 200 feet wide, extending east from the pedestrian esplanade, and would provide informal sealing with capability for temporary sealing during evenls. The plaza would be landscaped with trees, shrubs, and a grassy area to provide addifional seating and would -indude water features, viewing areas, and bench seating. Noise generated irom �vents at the amphitheater would be direcled away irom residentlal areas. � Parking fadlities would be adjacent to lhe area. (exhibd 1-staff report;exhibN 3- AppllcanPs Narrative; exhibit 12-amphdheafer plan, pages 1, 7-9) y.. _ 16. A-1.�pedestrian esplanade, o be constructed along the shorelfne perimeter of �(he project area, would be 15 0 feet in width and be landscaped. It would be � accented by lighting with seating and viewing areas. As noted, access to parking areas would be provided. Portions of the esplanade have already received Shoreline Permits irom the City of Everelt'. Additional publtc walkways/plazas would be construcled throughout the projecl to ensure access lo the esplanade. (exh•'bit 1-stalf report;exhibit 3-ApplicanYs Narrative;exhib8 12-esp/anade plans, pages 1, 12-16,• Derickson festimonyJ 9 17. Phase#1 of the Port Gardner Wharf project would consist oi several public area 9 i improvements, Indudinc�: an ouldoor amphilhe9tedwateriront plaza, marina support services, pedesirian esplanade, roadway and parking improvemenls, • � restauranl facilities, and �ommercial buildings. (exhibif 1-staff report; exhi6R 3- � � ApplicanPs Narralive, pages 3-4) 18. In addition to the esplanade, public access would be provided by shoreline slreet ends. Pubiic ulilities and public right-of-ways would not be diminished by the proposed project. The public access requiremenls of the City indude provisfons � that roads and ilroads along lhe public shoreline areas provide safe pedeslrian . and bicyGe cir ulation throughoul the shoreline. The puWic access lo the �_ 'TLe txro pcmi�s 14et have bem issval azo:(1)14�h Strcet Balkhad Rcplacanmt Proja12004;(2)12W Shect Muina Rojax 2005. 'R�c 141L Strcct projat providal for a l3'wide public waihvay,while�hewrtmt proposal would provide fin e 7'widc walkway aJJi�iun Io l6e previously apprm•ed walkway. �1��3