615 ROSS AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

Dunlap Towing Company SMA 3-90 (1011111°- 11. The Applicant indicated that the proposed fill would be used to flood proof the site from erosion and damage to the Snohomish River. The landfill material and the placement of the material will be done in a manner that will be consistent with other developments. The physical, chemical, and biological character of the landfill will be reviewed and approved prior to placement on the property. 12. Piers are allowed in Urban Environments. The proposed pier of the Applicant will be used as part of the operation of removal of the chips from the site and placement on a barge. The proposed pier will not obstruct views and will not be in conflict with recreational boaters and fishermen. No scenic values will be impaired. The shoreline site is able to absorb the pier and its impact. 13. The proposed pier will be consistent with the Urban designation and will satisfy the regulations as set forth on page F-44 of the Program. 14. The proposed water industry will not be disruptive to the aesthetic values of the waterfront of the City of Everett nor the water shorelines of the Snohomish River. 15. The proposed piers, parking areas, and roads into the site will comply with the regulations for each activity. 16. No log storage will occur on-site. All wood products will have been chipped and processed at another site. The operation to be conducted on-site is the loading of chips onto barges. 17. Signs are permitted in the Urban Environment subject to height limitations. The limited signs on-site will be in compliance with the policies and regulations of the Program. 18. Access to the site will be off Ross Avenue. This is an unimproved road that has narrow paving and no shoulders. 19. There will be no on-site public parking. However, the activity on-site is not conducive to public involvement, and there will be no need for public parking. Because of safety reasons, the activity on-site is not conducive to public involvement and there will be no need for public parking. 20. There is no feasible means of providing public access because of the nature of the activity and the lack of the parking. The use is water dependent for industrial uses. 21. The area is designated as a Urban Flood Fringe District and is within the flood hazard areas as identified in the Federal Flood Insurance Study. These regulations have been reviewed and the proposed use is permitted in the district subject to compliance with the Flood Fringe Regulations.