4027 4TH ST SE 2018-01-01 MF Import

Waste Water Yceat_menl Plan Expansion SMA 11-86 Page -10- 8. The policies for r��ral utiliCy development in a Rural Enviconment as set Eorlh in lhe Snohomish CounCy Master Progcam have been reviewed and with conditions the peoposed development satisfies the policies of this sectinn. These policies, as set forlh in the Snohomish County MasCer Program on Page F65, are satisfied with the conditions of approvdl. 9. A �oCal of 7.7 acres of wetlands will be displaced by �_he proposed development. Tt�is is a reducCion of the original proposal for Lhe expansion of the facility of 100+ acres of the wetlands. 10. The location of the expanded facilily is reasonable, it is consisCent with studies thar have been conducled for the lower Snohomish Rivez Basin which have indicated that the conlinued use of a regional tcealment plant such as the existing plant is more desirable than a series of satellite planCs in separate jurisdictions. Less land will be destroyed with the expansion of this facilily rather than the utilization and construction of new facilities in the area. 11. T��e proposed developmenl appears to be consislent with lhe Comprehensive Plan for utilities of Snohomish County and wili provide adequale uliliry service to Che County's residents. 12. The expansion of the sewage �.reatment, facility is necessacy. Because of the existing growth and the projecled growth of ihe City of Everett and Snohomish County, Che existing plant_ is inadequate to handle additional sewage. The expansion of the facility will allow continued growth without disruption to service of Che existing facili+.y. 13. With conditions for conlrol of the development, the pcoPosal w:ill satisfy Che regulations and policies of Che State uf Washington as seC forth in the Shoreline Management Act of 1971, and will provide Eor the adequate marcagement of lhe Snohomish River and the Union Slough. 14. With conditions, the proposal will ensure �_he c7evelopmenC of the shoreline will be done in a manner lhat will promote and enhance public interest. The proposed access is being made for the shorelines of the Snohomish River and Union Slough. It will be designed and consCructed in a manner Char will minimize damage �_o the ecology and environmenC of the shoreline acea and in�er£erence with �_he public's use of the water.