11221 SILVER LAKE RD 2018-01-01 MF Import

City of Everett - SPU #3-92 Fire Station - Page -7- (c) Dennis McKinney-The author of the letter indicated that he disapproves of the siting of the fire station at the proposed site. He contended that the trees on-site provide a buffer Trom freeway noise, and that the site is part of the ParKs Department property and should remain as Parks Department property. He submitted that the site is used by children and that safety issues will arise from the development of the proposed fire station. Opening both ends of Silver Lake Drive for the proposed fire station w!!! he di�;i�ative and will create a potential increase in traffic and safety problems. He submitted that the cul-de-sac on Silver Lake Drive was to be for handicapped access to the park and for pedestrian purposes. He contended that there are other choices for the proposed fire station, including the existing the Snohomish County fire station, the property by the roller rink, and the vacant lot on the northeast corner of 712th Street S.E. and 7th Avenue. The letter writer also submitted that the comer across the street from the Snohomish County fire station could be used for a fire station and that the firemen could also launch rescue boats from that point. (d) Marie MacDonald -The letter writer submitted that the above ground fuel tank is a dangerous situation because of"the area adjacent - a high crime area". She further claimed that disturbance to the people living in the area would occur. She also contended that the development will be an unsightly area and an eye sore. She argued that there had not been enough objective planning done fir the site. (e) All the Kids on Silver Lake Drive -The authors of the letter indicated that to put a fire station on Silver Lake Drive in the park is a "stupid" idea. (� Lynn Marohl -The letter writer submitted that there is no need to tako limited park property for a fire station. She contended that it will be an impact to the life style in the area and the children who use the City property. (g) Peggy Ctaflin -The author submitted that she was concerned about the storm drainage and in particuler the fuei containment structures discharging into the storm drainage system. She submitted that the City of Everett has a poor record for cleaning out oiVwater separators. (h) Geraid Metz- He submitted that he is upset with the Planning Department in building a fire station on Park Department property. He contends that it will be dangerous for the people using the park and will upset the peace and tranquillity of the neighborhood. (i) Arlie Cofer -The author submitted that he was concemed about the proposed fire station located on the subject property. He contended that it will lower the residential property values and create a health hazard to some people with heart problems bec�use of the loud sirens.