Ordinance 3666-19 - Laserfiche WebLink

Policy 2.79.35 TimberForest/Watershed/Resource Management Lands: There are no timber forest lands of long term commercial significance located within the contiguous Everett Planning Area.Timber Forest lands within the City owned Chaplain property shall continue to be permitted to be harvested in accordance with applicable forest practices regulations and wildlife habitat management plans,where appropriate. The urban growth policies,which pertain to the lands within the Everett Planning Area,shall not apply to the City-owned Chaplain area,which is located outside of the urban growth area for Snohomish County. The C- Everett supplies the majority of Snohomish County with municipal water for domestic,commercial and industrial needs. It is anticipated that the number of customers served will increase from approximately 570,000 in 2013 to 88o,000 customers by 2035. The City owned Chaplain Reservoir area(Chaplain Watershed), located approximately 15 miles ast of Everett,functions as a large part of this supply system. The City has lands used for municipal utility purposes. Everett manages this land for the long term provision of a safe and .-. - . - ... . - _ -- City-awned Chaplain lands shall continue to be used to provide water to the - . - - - .. .. . • _ - . . _ Everett's water will steadily increase over the - - - - - -- - - -- - -- - next 20 years. Timber management on Chaplain lands is conducted in accordance with the State Forest Practices Act and applicable wildlife management plans. Some of the lands located outside the Chaplain watershed are also used for limited recreational purposes. Lands within 200 feet of the Ordinary High Water Mark of the Lake Chaplain and Spada Lake reservoirs are subject to the Shoreline Management Act policies and regulations. The City is required by State law to prepare and update a water system plan every six years,which governs how Everett will manage its water system. This section of the comprehensive plan deals only with land use policies for the City owned Chaplain properties within the Sultan Basin. a) The City owned lands in the vicinity of the Chaplain reservoir are hereby designated"Local Watershed Resource Lands." The primary use of these lands is for the management of the Everett municipal water system and other compatible uses,such as forestry, limited recreation,and wildlife habitat management that do not conflict with the maintenance of a safe and adequate water supply for the Everett water system,and that are in accordance with management plans and applicable license requirements of FERC Project No. 2157. b) The City shall develop and maintain a management plan for the Chaplain area property to guide the long- term use of the land for purposes compatible with the primary use as Snohomish County's primary water supply. This management plan shall be the basis for zoning regulations within the corporate limits of Everett. c) The portions of the Chaplain arca property located within the jurisdiction of the State Shoreline Master Program. d) To the extent that it is economically practical,the City shall employ construction methods that minimize environmental impacts and visual impacts to adjoining land uses. e) Forest practices shall be governed by the Washington Forest Practices Rules(WAC 222). 2.a-e8 "Other Land Uses"or"Hard to Site Facilities"Land Use Policies - ... - - - . - • - - - .. -- '. - -• - -• - - • - . The following policies shall apply to the siting of"other land uses"or"hard to site facilities"which are necessary to support urban development, such as colleges,hospitals,solid waste handling facilities,correctional facilities, government buildings and facilities,and social services. In addition,a policy regarding the siting of adult use business identifies where such business might be considered. LAND USE ELEMENT, 2019 Amendment 28 Exhibit 1 -Page 28