2009/03/25 Council Agenda Packet

• Floodplain Management Program Amendments. (SEPA05-032 DNS). Amendments to floodplain regulations and FEMA floodplain boundaries were approved by City Council. Additional map changes are needed prior to forwarding the amendments to Ecology for approval. Proponent: OliverMcMillan 2907 Hewitt Avenue 733 8th Avenue Everett, WA 98201 San Diego, California 425-317-0912 619-321-1111 Location: East of I-5 adjacent to the Snohomish River, south of Pacific Ave., and north of Rotary Park/Lowell Snohomish River Road. The property includes land known as the City of Everett Simpson site, the Tire Fire/Landfill site,properties acquired from BNSF, and additional properties north of 36th Street. Lead Agency: City of Everett Planning Department Contact: Dave Koenig Phone: 425-257-8736 Email: dkoenig@ci.everett.wa.us EIS Required: The lead agency has determined this proposal may have a significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement(EIS) is required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) and will be prepared. Itis the intent that the EIS will also analyze impacts related to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance to address any federal permits required for work in wetlands and the Snohomish River, as well as potential use of federal funds for construction of portions of the development. Issues to be Discussed in EIS: The City as SEPA lead agency has identified the following areas to be discussed in the EIS, including existing conditions, impacts of the proposal, and potential mitigation measures: 1. Detailed description of the proposal and alternatives, including a description of the project phasing: Alternatives to be addressed in the EIS include: • Alternative 1 - Preferred Alternative: the construction of up to 1,200,000 sf of mixed commercial uses; up to 150,000 sf of hotel space; and up to 1,500 residential units and associated public amenities (see note below). • Alternative 2 -Development of the Simpson pad with approximately 600,000 square feet of office space. Development of the Landfill site with approximately 600,000 square foot of commercial (retail/office) space, and development of the Eclipse Mill site with approximately 200,000 square feet of commercial (retail/office) and associated public amenities(see note below). • Alternative 3 -The no-action alternative: Under the no action alternative the timing of development and of public amenities would likely be postponed because it would depend on future user(s) which are not known at this time. Because of the existing 6