3505 LOWELL-SNOHOMISH RIVER RD ROTARY PARK 2018-01-02 MF Import

14. In addition to the Conditional Use Standards, the restroom facility must also comply with Federal regulations, including 44 CFR 60.3 and Subsection 30.050. These criteria are set forth in the staff report, page 4 of 7 - exhibit #1, and are satisfied by the proposed development in the manner listed in the staff report. 15. The Applicant caused a wetland study to be conducted by Jones & Stokes Associates. In the wetland study report, three wetlands are designated on -site. Two of the three wetlands are Category IV wetlands that are 8,000 square feet or less. These are not protected wetlands. The third wetland, Wetland "A" as depicted on the development map (admitted at the pubic hearing), is a Category 11 wetland. Pursuant to EMC 19.37.110.B.2, the Planning Director can alter Category II wetlands if the alteration allows a public park or recreational use and there is no feasible or reasonable alternative to make the alteration. The City determined that 2,600 square feet of Wetland "A" is proposed to be filled in of der to allow for the ingress and egress from the boat launch. As a result, the wetland will be enlarged approximately 12,000 square feet at the west end of the site. Thus, the replacement wetland at a 3:1 will result. With a buffer, the compensation will be approximately a 6:1 mitigation. 16. A representative of the Parks Department testified that originally the Parks Department wanted to expand the park but was prevented from doing so because of existing wetlands and the regulations pertaining to them. The number and type of wetlands on -site are significantly more than originally known by the Parks Department. With the design as proposed, the Parks Department was able to utilize the exiting property for the park without impacting most of the wetlands. As a result of these regulations and the restrictions on the development of the wetlands, the Parks Department designed the boat ramp for the subject property on the east end of the site, a unique design. It allows for much of the park area to remain in a natural state. 17. The proposed boat launch and ramp float are located on the nurtheast side of the subject property. They will provide a direct access to the Snohomish River from the Lowell -Snohomish River Road. 18. A property owner across the Snohomish River from the subject property (Everett Alexander) testified about his concerns regarding the proposal. He contended that the boat ramp would have to be 100 feet into the channel at a right angle and that development of this site with a ramp for launching boats will impact the potential flood situation. According to the witness, the dolphins will be approximately 110 feet into the water and will deflect the water. As a result of these improvements, there will be significant impacts resulting from flooding of the stream in that area. C1