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E. Finding: AESTHETICS The residential community to the east is located on bluff substantially above (approximately 95 feet higher) the elevation of the Navy Homeport site. Conclusion: Views of the water from this residential area will be looking over the structures on the Homeport site and will be directly effected by the architectural treatment of the roofline of the structures as well as the height of the barracks building. The architectural treatment of buildings and rooflines shall be in general compliance with the conceptual plans set forth in the Master Plan. F. Finding: LANDSCAPING Shoreline sites shall have a landscaping plan which is in scale and harmony with proposed structures and serves to provide some screening and buffering of activities. Conclusion: The Master Plan for the Homeport includes appropriate landscaping plans. G. Finding: PERMIT TIMING Construction or substantial progress toward construction of a project must be undertaken within two years after final approval of the permit, and complete within five years. Conclusion: The Navy Homeport construction schedule covers a five year period but could be extended because of Congressional funding. In this case, the City could grant a one year extension. If work on property that is not federally owned is still continuing after that date, an additional shoreline permit must be obtained. H. Finding: ARCHAEOLOGICAL DATA All shoreline permits shall contain a special provision requiring the applicant to notify the City of Everett if any possible archaeological data is uncovered during excavation or development. Conclusion: The Homeport site is primarily fill with little likelihood of significant archaeological resources on the site, but if any potentially significant archaeological evidence appears, the City of Everett, the Tulalip Tribe and the State Historic Preservation Officer should be notified. Work must be discontinued until the evidence is evaluated and the State Historic Preservation Officer has approved continuation of the project. I. Finding: SHORELINE ACCESS Where feasible, and where provision for maintenance is established, new shoreline development shall provide pedestrian access to the shoreline. The Navy has stated that shoreline access for the public on the Homeport site is not feasible. At present, the site is being utilized by the public for fishing and its panoramic view. (See Exhibit 11, Shoreline Public Access Study.) There are 40 unimproved parking spots on the site and it has been used by the public for a number of years without the explicit consent of the Port District. It is one of the few areas where shoreline users can observe industrial activities at close range. (See Exhibit 14 for shoreline access statements from SMP.) Additional population and tourism brought to the area by the Navy Homeport will increase the demand for public access to the waterfront. -6-