2102 ROSS AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

geological, hydrological, and biological studies to identify the impacts and to address the required mitigation. (findings 16, 17, 20, 21 & 22) 6. Restoration of the shoreline when disturbed and landscaping of the general area would be provided by the Applicant in a manner that would mitigate visual impacts, as well as mitigating any impacts to water quality and the sensitive areas. There are no federal or state mandated cleanups required at the subject property. (findings 10, 18 & 19) 7. Parking would be provided in a manner that is consistent with the regulations of the City of Everett, as well as the Washington Shoreline Act. No parking would occur in the shorelinE! area or within the buffers, and parking would be an accessory to the proposed use rather than a main use. (finding 26) The industrial use as proposed by the Applicant is allowed in the Urban Mixed Industrial area, which are the uplands of the subject property. No industrial use is being proposed for the Aquatic Conservancy designated area, which is the Snohomish River. There would be a reduced buffer from the required 200 feet. (findings 5, 10 & 27) As proposed by the Applicant, the reasonable use exception is acceptable. There is no other reasonable use or feasible alternative to the proposed development that would have less of an impact on the environmentally sensitive areas of the subject property. (findings 27-36) 10. The proposed development does not pose a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare nor to any surrounding properties. (findings 31 & 32) 11. The reasonable use exception for the reduced buffer is the minimum necessary for a reasonable use of the subject property. (finding 33) 12. The alterations of the buffer, including the reduction of the buffer, are not the result of any actions of the Applicant. (findings 34 & 35) 13. The reasonable use exception would not create additional impacts on the environmentally sensitive area. The reduced buffer preserves the environmentally sensitive area to the maximum extent possible. (finding 36) DECISION Based upon the preceding Findings of Fact and Conclusions and testimony and evidence submitted at the public hearing, it is hereby ordered a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit and Review Process II (reasonable use exception) for a steel fabrication and storage facility is granted for property at 2000-2200 Block of Ross Avenue, Everett, Washington. The Shoreline Permit and reasonable use exception are granted subject to the following conditions: