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WASHINGTON 615 SE cord Aycnc Swti.380 Olympia (360)357-6548 ft‘ <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL Seattle,4Washngtnn 98104 weetEwecpratects.org <br /> Telephone (206)632-8103 www.weeprotects.org <br /> COUNCIL Fax (206)622-8113 <br /> PROTECTING OUR LAND, AIR AND WATER <br /> 3$ YEARS <br /> August 5, 2005 <br /> Everett City Council <br /> 2930 Wetmore Ave. <br /> Everett, WA 98201 <br /> Subject: Everett Shorelines Master Program Amendments to Implement <br /> Appeal Settlement, COMP#05-001, SEPA#05-012 <br /> The Washington Environmental Council (WEC) fully supports adoption of the proposed <br /> ordinance amending the City's Shoreline Master Program, Comprehensive Plan, and <br /> Zoning Code to implement the appeal Settlement Agreement and to meet GMA <br /> requirements for critical areas in Shoreline jurisdiction. <br /> We also want to express our appreciation for having had the opportunity to engage <br /> collaboratively with city planning staff to accomplish a settlement agreement that <br /> includes, among other notable features: <br /> • A restoration plan that can achieve a net gain in shoreline ecological functions <br /> over time and serve as'a model for local governments updating shoreline master <br /> plans to meet the new State guidelines <br /> • Interim designation for the"Marshland" area that will preserve opportunities for <br /> tidal restoration actions that, if realized, will provide significant support for <br /> regional salmon recovery efforts <br /> We look forward to future opportunities to work collaboratively with the City to secure <br /> funds and participate in planning efforts to accomplish this important work. <br /> Jerry Gorsline <br /> WEC Policy Associate <br />