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

19. The property owner across the Snohomish River (Everett Alexander) submitted that the design of the boat ramp should be different than as proposed. He contended that it should be near the steep bank, west of the proposed site. He contended that the water is deeper at that point, and cuts could be made within the bank to adequately provide for the ramp. 20. A witness (John West) submitted support of the proposal. He contended that the proposal is a benefit to the community and provides access to the Snohomish River. 21. The City responded that the design of the ramp has evolved and the ramp has been designed to conform to existing grades. The ramp will be improved with the placement of concrete panels on the existing grades. Any other location of the ramp on -site would result in destroying or damaging wetlands. The proposed design, according to the City, is the only location which will not be environmentally destructive. 22. Witness (Everett Alexander) submitted that significant traffic, including boat traffic, is in the area. As a result, the wakes from these boats crash into adjoining riverfront property and cause erosion, 'bo'n on the Subject property and across the Snohomish River. 23. The City submitted that log reflectors have been established and that no rip rap will be in the stream near the proposed site. During floods, the posts can be removed. Severe waking and erosion will be reduced by the log reflectors. 24. There may be some hydrocarbon -impacted soils on -site. These soils have been identified in the Kleinfelder Environmental Site Assessment Study. The Applicant will be responsible for the removal of these soils. CONCLUSIONS The application is for the request of a Shore Permit for the development of Rotary Park on the Snohomish River in the Lowell Neighborhood in the City of Everett, Washington. The requested Shoreline Permit is for development of the following: a two-lane boat I;njnch into the Snohomish River; a 48 space parking lot; a 900 square foot restroom facility; the creation of 12,000 square feet of wetlands to replace 2,800 square feet of displaced wetlands; and approximately 4,500 cubic yards of fill material needed to construct the boat launch and parking lot. Pursuant to a separate Shoreline Permit, a 1,200 foot trail along the shoreline of the Snohomish River was approved. The subject property is reviewed pursuant to the Snohomish County Shoreline Master Program. The Snohomish County Shoreline Master Program designates the subject property as Rural Environment. The proposed use is a permitted use in the Rural Environment designation. 5