1620 W MARINE VIEW DR 2018-01-02 MF Import

,--- PI IF,- D7—' 9? 14_ 19 I C nF ci. FRETT PI P I "rEl_ P10: =r�E- 4-E\+742 n 1 G 1 p i 5 �y Michele Hoverter - the witness opposed the developnteO of !'ie hotel on -site. She testified that the waterfront needs more water related activities, including those marina related business. She was concerned that allowance of non -marine business will result in other types of businesses being develop6d on the waterfront. One of her concerns was that the site is close to the Navy base and different types of businesses could be generated from that operation. The witness also submitted that the proposed walkway must connect to existing walkways. She further contended that untended that a better parking plan is needed. Stet Yoder - the witness submitted that the proposod number of parking spaces as proposed is not enough. With the open air public market and the parking for the activities on site, parking is going to be at a premium on the waterfront. He submitted that additional parking should be required Robin Rountree - the witness questioned the siting of a pedestrian overpass. The pedestrian overpass is not a part of the proposed project, and she contended that it got "side swiped " because of objection from residents living on the bluff east of the subject property. She contend.d that the subject property is the only place where the overpass could be constructed and recommended that it be reviewed before final approval of the proposed project 34. The Port of Everett representative submitted that the Planning Commission held two public meetings. Based on these two public meetings and the historical data from the Port of Everett, including records from existing uses, it is apparent that there is not an overwhelming parking demand. The parking plan will address and balance e!I evigtinool u5e9 of thA site 35. Correspondence was submitted from various membors of the public. The correspondence submitted addressed Issues, including parking, the development of commercial businesses within the waterfront, and the overpass connection to the bluff oast of the subject properly. These issues were also addressed in the public testimony CQNCI__l R2l` The Applicant requested approval of a Shoreline permit for the development of a portion of the City of Everett's waterfront. The proposal will be a public/private use which will complete an important public access link between the north and south sides of the Port of Everett Marina and construction of commercial developments framing the historic Chamber of Commerce building and the southeast corner of the marina. The specific projects of the development have been described in the introduction of this docvmeM 9