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6. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): Finding: During a survey of the project site, indicated that improved circulation (tidal exchan6 ) within the sloughs in the project area may produce significant resource benefits. They further recommended tidegate removal and minor excavation in existing channels leading to the river. Conclusion: The improvements recommended in the NOAA letter date September 3, 1987 should be installed upon completion of necessary engineering studies. 7. Port of Everett: Finding: The southern portion of the site (approximately 20 acres) has been used for disposal of dredged material from the Snohomish Federal Navigation Project for the last 12 years with the current permit being valid through March 15, 1989. Conclusion: This activity will be allowed to continue until 1992 as described in the Memorandum of Understanding between DNR and the City of Everett (see Exhibit #8) if all necessary permits are obtained (Shoreline, etc.). 8. Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation: Finding: There is a substantial unsatisfied demand for boating facilities in Snohomish County. Conclusion: This project will provide improved boat access to the Snohomish River. NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that the City of Everett Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for construction of Riverfront Park BE APPROVED with the following conditions: 1. That the project be developed according to the site plan attached as Exhibit #7. 2. That all outside dike faces shall be hydroseeded and that all other vegetation disturbed during construction is replaced in kind. 3. Detailed landscaping plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department prior to issuance of any building permits showing planting details around all proposed buildings, the hydroseed mixture proposed for the outside dike face and the general treatment proposal for other areas disturbed during construction. 4. All utility services provided for the park shall be undergrounded. 5. Beyond fifteen (15) feet from any structure the fill shall be no lower than one (1) foot below the regulatory flood protection elevation. 6. The fill shall be two (2) feet above the regulatory flood protection elevation for a distance of fifteen (15) feet beyond all structures in any direction. 7. That the first floor of all structures shall be two feet above the regulatory flood protection elevation of 11 feet. (NGVD 1929) -5- 5