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27. Binding site plans are subject to review of the Environmentally Sensitive Area regulations of the Everett Zoning Code, Title 20, EMC. It is also subject to SEPA review. The environmental standards and regulations have been considered and the proposal satisfies both reviews. The Final Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance was issued and no appeals were filed. There are no wetlands or streams on the subject property. The Snohomish River is located 50 feet to the east, and the development near the Snohomish River has been covered in the shoreline permit review. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 5; exhibit 6, Final MDNS; exhibit 7, SEPA checklist; testimony of Mr. Jimerson) 28. The Biological Assessment that was prepared reached the conclusion that the project will not:adversely impact or endanger any species or habitats. The Biological Assessment Report and ESA FEMA Floodplain Analysis were conducted by Soundview Consultants LLC and included investigation for the presence of fish and wildlife habitat and ESA listed species. The on-site portion of the riparian buffer zone does not contain sensitive plant, fish, or wildlife species, or functional habitat. Other issues were addressed. The City has accepted the report. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 6; exhibit 8, biological assessment, pages 1 through 5; testimony of Mr. Jimerson) 29. Public utility services are available to the site. There is water supply that meets City standards. The City in its review of the transfer has not identified any deficiencies of the system and noted that water system improvements must satisfy City standards. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 6; testimony of Mr. Jimerson) 30. The sewage conveyance system for the site is currently owned by the Port of Everett. In addition, there is a treatment plant serving this site that is owned by the City of Everett. Negotiations for the transfer of the conveyance system to the City are on-going. The City Utility Department reviewed the proposal and has not identified deficiencies in the conveyance system of the treatment plant. However, they have noted that the sewer system must meet City standards, and the current system may have to be improved. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 6; exhibit 15a, Public Works comments, page 3 (#23); testimony of Mr. Jimerson) 31. A preliminary storm drainage report was submitted with the application. The City Stormwater Engineer reviewed the materials and noted the project will be reviewed pursuant to the 2014 Stormwater Management Manual which became effective January 1, 2017. A detailed stormwater design is required at the time of construction plan submittal for compliance purposes with the current City stormwater standards. The Applicant submitted that the three existing outfalls will be part of the stormwater system. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 6; exhibit 4, plan set; exhibit 10, preliminary storm drainage report; testimony of Mr. Jimerson; testimony of Mr. Oberg) 8J15 ;