2010/05/26 Council Agenda Packet

Everett Parks and Recreation Parks Sub Area 6 Silver Lake Population 24,802 Population based on 2000 Census Data (7,602 people or 30% of sub area is located within city limits) 10,324 population increase by 2025 (3,100 at 30% of projected growth by 2025) 35,126, total population by 2025 Land Use Source: 2001 Snohomish County Assessor's digital parcel data, zoning and subarea GIS layers, and aerial images. 4,837 acres of land (282 acres of land within 2008 city limits 30%) 640 acres of critical area (34 acres critical areas 30%) 3,380 acres single family residential 275 acres multi -family residential 279 acres commercial 0 acres of industrial 57 acres agriculture 42.5 acres of parks, open space and golf Community This is one of the fastest growing areas in Everett as represented by new homes and multi -family housing complexes. Sub Area 6 covers a total of 4,837 acres, with almost 70% of the land located outside of the city leaving just 948 acres located within the city limits. Most of the 279 acres of commercial lands in this area are located along the major arterials including SR527. A new Park and Ride lot being built in the center median of 1-5 that is accessible off 112th will provide a create opportunity to 70 promote transit oriented development in this area. New developments will continue to be located close to Silver Lake to take advantage of the beauty of the lake, the proximity to shopping and transit stops. Mixed residential areas make up the final land use with 275 acres for multi -family and 3,380 acres for single family homes that are mostly located outside of the city limits. Note: This sub area population totals in the city limits of this sub area are based on utilizing GIS information. Neighborhoods Neighborhoods in this area include Valley View and Silver Lake. Environment The geography of the Silver Lake Sub Area is predominately high plateau at an elevation averaging 420 feet above sea level. Woods Creek drainage includes a large area of trees and ravines owned by the City's Utility Department located along the north edge of the sub area. Woods Creek flows to the east towards the Snohomish River. Silver Lake categorized as a type 1 wetland is the major body of water in this area covering over 102 acres. This area includes 640 acres of critical area open space mostly located along the ravines and drainage ways along the east facing slopes. The drainage ways in this area tend to flow towards the Snohomish River or south towards Seattle. Everett Parks and Recreation N N