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1 2. Zoning FindinE: The subject property is zoned M-1 Heavy Manufacturing Commercial/Industrial Flood Fringe Overlay District, which permits a broad range of activities. (The overlay district implements the Federal Flood Insurance Program at the local level. ) Conclusion: Any specific project proposed on the subject property will be reviewed through a separate Shoreline Permit hearing procedure. The proposed fill will flood proof the subject property by raising it above the 100-year flood elevation, which is consistent with the Flood Fringe District and the Federal Flood Insurance Program. 3. Water Dependency Finding: This could be suitable for water-related or water-dependent uses, but based on the substantial setback from the shoreline (approximately 200 feet) for the bulk of the property, non-water 1 dependent activities are anticipated. Conclusion: Since water-dependent, water-related activities are not proposed, the general public interest can only be met by providing increased opportunities for public access to the shoreline. I 4. Environmental Impacts Finding: The environmental impacts from the filling of the subject property were detailed in the Lowell Industrial Site Environmental Impact Statement prepared in 1978 and the Addendum to Lowell Industrial Site Final Environmental Impact Statement issued September 16, 1986. 1 Conclusion: The impacts of the proposed project have been adequately 1 addressed through the original EIS prepared on the project and the Addendum issued on September 16, 1986. 5. Buffer Zones and Wetland Areas Findings: The applicant is proposing a 50' riparian zone adjacent to the Snohomish River with the wetlands on site to remain in their natural state, with the exception being that approximately .9 acre of wetland is proposed to be filled where the settlement basin existed during the previous hydraulic fill. The riparian zone and wetland areas must address both the wildlife needs, the needs of the industrial park occupants, and the general public. General public access to the shoreline will be required in this development since the industrial park currently under consideration is not water-related/dependent. Conclusions: All wetland areas are to remain in their natural state unless improved for public access. The .9 of an acre fill proposed in old settling basin site should also be permitted. The development and landscaping of the buffer/riparian zone should be accomplished in a manner that will enhance existing vegetation, provide for pedestrain/bike movement and viewing of the water. -2-