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properties across E. Marine View Drive to the east are zoned '` y' for heavy manufacturing (M2), general commercial (C1) and heavy commercial/light industrial (C2). Zones Cl and C2 allow r ;? building heights up to 80 feet. Future development in areas - with these zones may affect views from the site. If Topography The site slopes generally from south to north. There is approxi- mately 40 feet of elevation difference. The majority of the cen- tral part of the site is relatively flat, with slopes between 1% Trees, upper parking lot, and slope down and 5%. Steep slopes, greater than 25%, separate the east to athletic fields parking lot plateau from the baseball/softball fields below. Earth berms at the center and west edge of the site, as well as parts of the northwest and northeast corners of the site, have -� slopes greater than 25%. The southeastern corner of the park, , east of Summit Avenue, slopes gently to the northeast with Py slopes greater than 25% located beyond the property line to the east. The highest point on the site is along the south prop- 1 erty line from Highland Avenue to the southeast property cor- ner. The lowest point is in the northwest corner of the site east is of Chestnut Street and south of 17th Street. There is limited [4'1-1'1 visibility to this corner of the site from other parts of the park. _ Views River view across athletic fields The Cascade Mountains are currently visible from most areas of the site. The Snohomish River is visible through the trees in winter from the highest elevations in the park. The most proms x . tti" °X 4.., �4,, 7r nent views of the mountains to the east are from the east park- ing nk ing lot plateau. Lower level views of the adjacent commercial area to the north are not aesthetically pleasing. There is little vegetation within the park to block or control views from the surrounding neighborhood or from within the site itself allowing for good surveillance; however, the area at the south edge of the athletic fields is somewhat hidden from view due to steep topography and buildings. Mountain view over play area • Mauntain vie, .0 .' s. ,• - Senator Henry M Jackson Park Master Plan 13