/prepared for the City of Everettprepared by MAKERS Architecture and Urban Design. Derickson, Dennis (director) Koenig, David (project manager) [Charlottesville, VA] :City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County,[1991]. Regional planning Washington (State) Everett Planning. Bicycle trails Washington (State) Everett Planning. Walking trails Washington (State) Everett Planning. Cycling Washington (State) Everett. Walking Washington (State) Everett. City of Everett, WA Planning Department. yt A In A PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE Mc ..0 ACCESS PLAN FOR EVERETTPS SNOHOMISH RIVERFRONTr -ic A Pedestrian and" Bicycle Access Plan For Everett"s Snohomish Riverf ront Prepared for the City of Everett Planning Department Dennis Derickson: Director David Koenig: Project Manager By: MAKERS Architecture and Urban Design June 1986 The preparation of this report was financially aided through a grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology with funds obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and appropriated for Section 306 of the Coastal Zone ri Management Act of 1972. Ir --7r ZW IAV jv, Introduction Walking along Everett's Riverfront, it Everett's Snohomish Riverfront, like the city's most vital development is hard to imagine that the Snohomish the Port Gardner Harborfront had resources. Properly planned, the River was once Everett's central become a critical artery supporting riverfront could support a vibrant harbor and that the city's commerce the city's industrial muscle, Ever- string of commercial, residential, focused along its banks. Photos of ett's most important natural feature, water-oriented industrial, recreation- the Snohomish River from the late the beautiful ring of water encircling al, and wild life management uses nineteenth century are reminiscent of the city had been cut off from i.ts adding a new dimension to the city's Mark Twain's Mississippi with paddle citizens. lif e. whcel riverboats docked at animated commercial piers framed by a jumble of Today the Riverfront is undergoing A most critical component of this wooden buildings in the background. another transition. Some of the mills vision, however, is that the River- Gradually, Everett's commercial center are reducing production and others front be reunited to the city itself. slid westward up 'Hewitt Avenue and the have closed. As heavy industrial The Snohomish must be accessible not Port Gardner harborfront replaced the activities diminish, the river is only to the private companies and riverfront as the city's chief center slowly returning to its former pas- individual residents who work and live for diversified maritime industry. toral character with abandoned mill there but to the general public as The Snohomish Riverfront underwent sites, marshes, and large open fields well. Optimal utilization of the dramatic changes also. Giant paper and stretches of alder, willow, and Riverfront must also recognize the and wood product mills sprung up poplar thickets, but with the project- area's outstanding natural and recrea- decorating the Snohomish River with ed growth of Everett and western tional assets. Finally, the necklace smokestacks, massive industrial plants Snohomish County will come new pres- of new activities and land uses embcl- and expansive log storage yards. sures and opportunities for lishing the Riverfront should be Railroad lines and switching yards, redevelopment. Everett's Riverfront organized to complement one another encircling the entire peninsula fur- from the northern tip of the peninsula and to integrate with the rest of the ther isolating the river from to the southern city limits near city. Thus, the primary goals of this Everett's uplands. Thus, although Lowell, must be considered as one of study are to plan for short and long 3 term bicycle and pedestrian and vchic- ular access routes along the Snohomish A. Rivcrfront to identify recreational .:j k-A opportunities in the area and to provide a conceptual framework for 31 f uture development planning. It may seem overly ambitious to uil- I _T:J lize a pedestrian/bicycle access plan as a vehicle for addressing comprehen- sive planning issues. However, as a linear, city-widc connecting element, rn J. a pedestrian/bicycle path can dra- matically affect how activities relate to one another, the character along the water's edge and people's atti- tudes and impressions of the area. At the very least, the plan presents on opportunity to illustrate current thinking on such projects as the transit park and ride lot, play fields, street construction and com- munity plans. Moreover, recent J. experience with other projects such as Percival's Landing in Olympia, Port Angeles Civic Pier, Ruston Way in 'VI Tacoma, and Lake Union has shown that public access can be an effective catalyst for multi-use redevelopment. This plan examines access opportuni- ties in both the short (next 5 years) and long term (to the end of the century). Some of the recommendations 4 are for specific improvements which can be quickly implemented. Other C recommendations arc for policy direc- tions and capital improvement t@ strategies that will take several years to accomplish. These elements are more conceptual in nature and may require modification as conditions Steamboats at Swalwells Dock at the foot of Hewitt Avenue. 1892, and the same area in 1985. This site was once the center of Everett's commerce and has the Potential for a unique, multifaceted riverfront change over time. Among the plan's, redevelopment. components are: 1. Recommendations for improvements, Implementation sified development in the Snohomish primarily on existing street right- Strategy Riverf ront. of-way (ROW) to provide a bicycle route parallel to the river from The Phase II program of improvements Legion Memorial Park/Alverson looks beyond current conditions toward Bridge at the north to the city Because this plan is directed toward the time when major land parcels along limits near Lowell at the south. both short and long term programs for the river will be redeveloping and access improvements, its implementa- assumes a continuous and aggressive 2. Longer term recommendations for tion is organized into a two-phase public improvement effort by the City. bicyc le/pedestrian, links adjacent strategy. The first phase is directed Although there are significant public- to the river which will incorporate toward developing a bicycle/ pcd estria n ly funded accessways and recreational privately sponsored access improve- system from Alverson Boulevard to improvements, large segments of the ments required as part of an Lowell within the next 3 to 5 years. path will be accomplished by requiring integrated system of access and Because the first phase is intended developers to construct an acccssway recreational improvements. for immediate implementation with along the water as part of shoreline limited funds, the route is primarily permit process. The Shoreline Master 3. Identification for parks and recre- along dedicated city right-of-ways. Program requirements will be written ational sites for pleasure boating, This means that although the plan so that access provisions benefit the canoeing, kayaking, competitive calls for bike lanes adjacent to developer as well as the public. The rowing, as well as other active and automobile lanes, the pathway will be phasing strategy is to be able to add passive park activities. for cyclists comfortable riding with riverfront links to the pathway that automobile traffic, and the route connect back to the central Phase 1 4. Identification of rich natural itself will be separated from the bikeway route. In this way, each habitats such as wetlands and river by rail lines and large land segment will significantly add to the forested lands which should be parcels for much of its length. The bike routes attractiveness as soon as preserved. benefits of the Phase I project are it is completed. 5. Recommendations for viewpoints and therefore: improvements to upgrade the River- The ultimate objective of the Phase II front's visual character. 1. It establishes a continuous improvements is a pedestrian/bikeway pedestrian/bicycle system to which trail largely fronting directly on the 6. Incorporation of other city plans other segments along the river can shoreline and linking commercial and improvement programs related to be incrementally added. centers, recreational facilities and community revitalization, city water-dependent industrial sites center development, traffic plan- 2. It provides a dedicated bike route within the riverfront district. The ning and transit. connecting the Port Gardner Harbor- accessway will also fit within Ever- front to the principal parks and ett's and Snohomish County's bikeway 7. Investigation of land ownership attractions in eastern Everett. plans and integrate with traffic and patterns and major redevelopment. transit systems. opportunities. 3. It reinforces the City of Everett's commitment to providing for bicycle and foot transportation and fur- thers the ultimate goal of increased public access and diver- 5 Existing Conditions The physical setting in the Riverfront The Riverfront Bikeway begins on River On the west side of the river, steep, area varies from intensely industrial Road in a rural setting with views of densely vegetated slopes and railroad sites with railroad yards to large natural vegetation and the Snohomish tracks create a physical barrier for vacant tracts, marshes, wooded slopes River. There is no easy physical Lowell as does the existence of Inter_ and quiet residential communities. In access to the river at this time. The state 5 further west. There are, general, the largest industrial tracts bikeway continues along 2nd and 3rd however, very nice intermittent views are located adjacent to the river in Street going north through the quiet, of open marshland and the Snohomish the valley and steep, densely vege- older residential community of Lowell. River Valley. tated slopes separate these industrial There is an existing bike lane in this sites f rom land uses at the top of the area as part of the Lowell Neighbor- At Lowell Park, the existing bike lane slope. hood Plan. ends. The small town residential character remains for a few more The northeastern boundary of the blocks then gradually changes to a Riverfront Bikeway Plan is the Alver- more mixed, light industrial character son Bridge which is the connection to near the interchange around 41st the proposed Port Gardner Harborfront Street. Bikeway. The southern boundary of the Riverfront Bikeway Plan is the pro- As the character of the Bikeway 71,07 posed Lowell Launch Park on River changes near this interchange, due to Road, a site recently annexed by the heavier traffic and more industrial land uses, the range of views to the City of Everett. This site will be a river is eliminated as the slope is starting point for the Riverfront Bikeway that travels west then north reduced. There are views of log WN R"n 1 and a proposed Snohomish County Bike- I I Vn' storage, vacant land and industrial way that travels east along River Lowcll-Snohomish Rivcr Road south of buildings. The freeway continues to Road. Lowell, Looking cast have a strong presence. Around 6 Park And Golf Course letlands steep, Wooded Slopes Existing Bike Lanes M D 0 .......... .......... L 0 ..................... --Its I" c, 00 a 0 ............. .......... ....... ..... .......... 0 0 C3 n C3 C3 C-0 CIO M Legend 00 0 200' 4 Barriers Open, Vegetated Areas visual Structure Map Landmarks North Section Slopes Views JL Wooded Areas Industrial Sites Vacant Industrial Sites Existing Parke Highway 99 Bridge .................. Weyerhauser Mill .............. ..................... .................... ........................... ................ .... ................ ....... ................... Steep, Densely Wooded Slopes ............................. ...... . ......... .......... C, 0 e3 ..... E:::j Gag _T 0 .......... o' Railroad Yard-Access Barrier T 13 a "Naturally' Vegetated Islands aC3 Un o C3 Doo ........ M a R3 111. Lq 1:3 gj@ 'U cl@ c@ 1:3 1 U Owned Wooded, City _@roperty uo zz o H M] Small Commercial Buildings 9t Mn U no fil ja@ City Park C3 o[3 ED c L - LD D 0 C3113 Dopl- 0 P asant, Res 6ntial Neighborhood 9 Legend 1:1 0 0 Ith Potential Views r3 Barriers uC3 Ca Open, Vegetated Areas 1:3 C3 D E3 Landmarks U Slopes 93 Views T -1 Wooded Slope Steep, Wooded Areas ............. . ............. . ...................... ................ ... ............. ............. al Sites Industri 13 % Vacant Industrial Sites 1:1 Vacant, Open Land ............... %.... .... .......................... c=1 %3 IQ .............. ......... T cz] a .... %*.*.*.,. -,.,............:.*.,:.,.,:.,.,:..%.:.%:.:,R.:.:.:..:-:-:-:-:-:-...:-:-:- Existing Parke 1.3 ....... .............. ................................................... ........................... ..... 1-5 For Acces arrier . ....... . ....... .. U Legend Lrjn d- -e djIkjfl Barriers open, Vegetated Areas 441 Landmarks 1111111 Slopes Views Wooded Areas Industrial Sites R-2 Bridge Is Vacant Industrial Sites An I ortant Landmark Existing Parks Ij- Mixed, Low Intensity Indusir I L M C3 Log Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . City Solid Waste Site ---------- ---------- A ... - - ------- T -- -------- z' Mixed, Small Industrial V. "Si Marsh With Plentiful -4-4, W11iiiiii Aa'bitats 13 C3 C1 t Lowell Park 13 V @Ot E ellent a Of Sohonomish River Valley 0, V2 n1l 13 Old r Identlal Community C3 0 fj U DU CA Future Park Site Nisual Structure -Map -.@) 0 200'400' ",Burlington Northern Foss ......... Weyhauser 0 13 0 0 Weyhauser 0 Weyhauser 0 0 13 0 63 8, 00 CPE=)C3C3G ....... C3 0 C3 C3 .. .... .... 0 0 00 In . ....... .......... C)D 0 ... ..... ....... . 0 M 0 111 -300 C=X3 0 0 J0 0 C3 [31- Major'Land Ownership Patterns 0 aN 9 Fl-@---@ 07200- 100-11 Dagmar ... ......... OM ----Weyhauser .. .... ........ ... ... ......... 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El ..... . ........ . ..... ........ It . .. ............. UJO41JON olBulling . ......... ..... .. .... ... ..... .... .. .. ..... ..... ........ ..... . .......... .... ... El ... ...... .. 0 M 13 El c:j li a0 I-E P I S., B 4" 0 D c:11 r 1@ I -06ije u As the Bikeway approaches the Highway 99 interchange, the vehicular traffic intensifies and the residential char- acter decreases. After crossing under the Highway, the existing bike lane begins. The long distance views begin t to change from river views to Puget Sound Views. There is a continuation of the steep, densely vegetated slopes on the northeast side with railroad tracks and industry at the base of the slope. On the northwest side of Alverson Boulevard is Legion Memorial Second Avenue South of Lowell Park Park. At the top of the hill before Walnut Street (E. Marine View Drive) going down the steep Alverson Bridge, South of US-99 the view of Puget Sound is dramatic. Hewitt Avenue there are several under- spectacular views, though, throughout utilized industrial buildings. Once the route of industry, natural vegeta- under Highway' 2, vehicular traffic is tion, wetlands and the Snohomish River reduced and the character of the area Valley. More could be made of these becomes more residential. The Bikcway views with some selective removal of follows E. Grand Avenue, a quiet and vegetation at the top of the bluffs. attractive residential area. The Certainly more could be made of public steep, densely vegetated slopes begin access to the water. again and there are expansive views of large industrial tracts of land, log storage areas, and railroad tracks. With selective pruning there is a potential for more views from E. Grand Avenue. Interstate-5 crosses the river as the Bikeway turns north- west and the f reeway is no longer an Grand Avenue E. at Everett Avenue; An access barrier from the river. The attractive residential setting. strictly residential character changes with a mix of small commercial build- ings. On Walnut Street, the vehicular The Bikeway, until the second phase, traffic becomes heavier and views to generally will be physically separated the east are between buildings and from the river by topography, vegeta- through vegetation. The views are of tion, and land uses. Currently, there the wooded islands in the river and is no easy public access to the water further north, of heavy industry. along the entire route. There are 7 Phase J Improvements- The north-eastcrn most terminus of 2-way, 8' wide bicycle path grade this project is the Alvcrson Bridge at separated from the street surface. which point the bikeway connects to 11@@ There is sufficient Street right-of- the proposed Harborfront Esplanade way to accommodate this configuration, running north and south along Marine although some filling and new con- View Drive. The present bridge pre- struction will be required, especially sents a real obstacle to bicycle and in the vicinity of the Weyerhaeuser pedestrian travel because of its steep access road. The grade separated grade and narrow sidewalks. The new bikeway will provide safer conditions bridge, proposed for construction by along this busy arterial and there are the Port of Seattle, will reduce the few residences along the east side of grade and feature separate lanes for Walnut Street to conflict with the bicycle and pedestrian traffic. The bicycle lanes. The proposed route existing bike lanes along Alverson runs eastward along Ilth Street and Boulevard can be used along the north- then down a residential alley between ern end of the peninsula and the Walnut and Chestnut Streets to Grand connection to Grand Avenue provides a Avenue. The alley should be paved and public viewpoint and parking area. signagc and striping added to indicate .Begin 2 way - Wieparated- the route and prevent blockage by Grand Avenue could itself become a bicycle oriented street and access bikelan6 parked vehicles. point from the northwestern rcsiden- tial neighborhoods because.of Two bicycle lanes on either side of relatively light traffic, level sur- the existing street surface are rccom- face and scenic qualities. Just west mended along Grand Avenue from Walnut of US-99 bridge it is recommended that Street to Everett Avenue. Safe cross- the bicycle lanes be combined into a walk access is important at Riverdale OlRegen" M M ........ Bikeway 0 0 0 0 New roadway Park Natural habitat preserve Small craft/launch moorage Waterfront feature Grand Avenue access and route to north western communities Parking and bikeway access Primary route to other features New Alverson bridge Parking area and rest stop Legion Memorial Park a 0 ww@ D %D U 0 nM "M R 0 LM 13 0 0 MMOC@ C300 a ri C2 0 MCI 'iF- =L?., 0 0 0 @000 a 0 0 0 0. e3 0 0 C3 JO OC300= 0 .......... 0*@*X* Phase I 0 200' 400. J@ Pedestrian/bicycle pathway improvements From harborfront to USw-99 M%enM M' M M ........ Bikeway 0 o a 0 New roadway Park Natural habitat preserve. small craft/launch moorage Waterfront feature Parking and bikeway access Primary route to other features -Connect to existing bike lanes Difficult grade and traffic movement \13 0 warrant now bike lane construction 1)0 13 -- - --------- 009 00 D 13 Add 8' grade separated asphalt bikeway along Marine View Dr. in existing ROW 0 D 0o ee M Pave and sign alley 11 [3 C51 0 Do o fp@ C@ oo no LiI Boo X till-A-W ELf 0.0 Fv@ o E? a aq) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0r, coll rn . . . . . . 0... . U JR] D El a @V C] 13 am 0 00" C3 U." f 5.1 C, QJ Q 0 ufficient air t width exist 12 13 P, C, LI 13 0 1 dedicated a lane stripin I C1 C31 M C3 0 01 C3 C, a uC3 C30 C3 C:I C3 C3 M Do L3 MI cc:::,) C7 t1c] r3 C3 Ldl CID a 0 0 Xn . 9 13 '9 rl tI U C3 C1 IF tj n - t= C3 0 G-Dq r, 0 Cz T3 Now bikewa stripln long P C3 i. D U Grand Avenue, fficle street width Cr f 13 to allow dedica d bi e as a E C, (3 r= e3 ? @3 L3 C3 0 C3 9 CD 0 019 0 0 8 D , 0 Poo iv! ew public view Int: n existing ROW @b IF f 7 d' 1:10 0 0 200'400. Phase I Pedestrian/bicycle pathway improvements From US-99 to Hewitt Avenue "e9end ........ BIkewaY 0013o Now roadway .... Al 1@ U U ME Park k Natural habitat preserve small craft/launch moorage Waterfront feature Parking and bikeway access Tr all follows striped path Primary route to other features '@-_plong Chestnut and Hewitt FJ U dC3 cific Ave. with F- Now park at Pa 0 water access, view point, etc. El M Q 'or reroute If necesary 0 Easement 0 at construction company property Cf. Alternate route for 'Riverside Drive' 0 If shoreline acquisition Is too difficult L 0 'Riverside Drive Shoreline land acquisition C] or easement to construct new trail along shoreline with landscaping EO 00- New asphalt bike lanes :0 v Trail follows City of Everett property line. once to accomodate. Re locatb f New soccer fields and park area 19 NQ L71 C:1 13 F3 o no rt r., t3 0 F1 0 n Signage and striping of bridge In 1.3 ri Jr Trail follows back alleys which are paved and signed 13 @51 113 r.1 C1 on Trail runs Inside Lowell Park which is key recreation and trail access point t3 13 12 1:3 Utilize existing bike lane until Lowell Street Improvements are Implemented E3 See Section for planned configuration ca El C3 El C3 C3 Stripe new bike lanes C3 R C3 Cal tj E30 Now park with canoe access, wettland area and picnicking U Ila no ---u Phase I Pedestrian/ bicycle pathway improvements Frorn Hewitt Avenue to River Road 0 200'4001 Low, light foliage trams that do not block views 1--3 ID Pedestrian walkway 1;3 Bike lane 41VK"@ Planting strips 93 Parking lanes Two lane traffic- Do .,:bie row of trees 0 re space allows 24 ft 1 8 ft 1 5 ft 1 8 ft i Varies 5 ft a ft r3 1 2 4 a 10 Walnut Street Looking North G)(E. Marine View Drive) E] W M r @Alley between Walnut (East Marine View -3 Drive) and Chestnut Street which could q, be paved and signed to provide a safe bicycle trail and a more attractive L 1@. 0 C3 residential alley. C R3 L rj U; C3 13 --j 0 a Sidewalks Planting strips Parking lanes Bike lanes Two lane traffic 10 it 5 It 1 8 it 5 It 1 24 It 1 5 It 1 8 It 5 It 10 It -5 overpalillil Looking Northwest 0- -,2r 8 10 E. Grand Avenusi-between 1 Oth Street and the I seat* @ C3 10 Oq 13 13 D 13CIrj 00 13 C:1 0 18 C3 Riverdale Park -NMA %M M. 5 ON .. .. .. .. N C7 0 HI@3(3 Cjr lZI MON 10 :3 3 :3 3 U 3 t!6 U pan ra C3 C= rl cl m U ca C3 C-3 C3 Czl tiJ q3 V M f TI-I f rn j ::]3 @ Grand Avenue South of the 1-5 overpass. Sidewalks ,3 Planting BtrIPS Might foliage trees T. C3 that will not block views) Parking Lane (West side) A@ Bike lanes -Two lane traffic- C1 CZ] M C3 13 0 M Q rZI 7-8 I't a ft 1 5 ft 24 ft 8 t 7-8 ft C3 1 1 C= 0 C3 E. Grand Avenue Looking North @__I 2@48 10 t3 scale 3 C= Park. Parking should not be allowed A viewpoint park at the intersection C=' on the east side of Grand from the of Grand and Everett Avenues could be Interstate-5 overpass to 25th Street. established on existing public right- This will allow for wider bike and of-ways. Trimming trees would open up traffic lanes and parking demand is dramatic views to the east and adding light in this vicinity. A sidewalk on picnic tables, a drinking fountain, the cast side of Grand Avenue and and other amenities could turn this plantings of low trees (to prevent area into an attractive mini-park/ blockage of views from local residen- viewpoint which would serve the local ces) would further enhance this neighborhood besides providing an attractive street. excellent resting spot along the bikeway. 12 < oll (DViewpoint/Mini Park at Grand Ave.E and Everett Avenue 13 t3j IS The proposed route follows Everett 0 UO 0 Avenue west for a block and then south Lc2d U/ OLE 3 Everett Avo. along Harrison Avenue to Hewitt PqT-) 0 CD to Avenue. Bike lanes along each side of -Do 1 Hewitt Avenue and Chestnut Street are CM recommended to connect to Pacif ic M El c3 G Avenue. Because this section lies in an industrial area with truck traffic M 0 and load zones, special attention > C3 should be paid to visibility and safety requirements. The extension of Pacific Avenue from Chestnut Street to the shoreline represents an optimal location for a Phase I water access point as it is the trail's closest connection to .Hewitt Ave.- downtown and lies roughly mid-way Wells along the route. A small viewpoint, M provisions for picnicking, a canoe/row 0 boat "put-in" ramp and a modest amount of parking are the suggested El improvements for this "seed park" which is to be expanded in Phase 11 as part of the "Riverbend Development". Sidewalks Planting strips Soo Parking Lanes Bike Lanes Ad Two lane IrallIc-: 8 Ilt a Ilt 5 Ilt1 24 ft 5 ft1 8 ft 8ft I 01 4 a 10 @ Harrison Street Looking North scale 14 ........... Restroom/concession Bike lanes c ntinuing rth Load/unload Canoe launch ............ ........ . ....... ........... 13 U a a 13 a . ....... .............. ................. ....... .......... ...................... ... . . ....... ..... ........ .. ................ ... ................ away offramp ... . ........ ......... F r ....... .............. . ......... .. .. ................... .. ............... .... .......... ..... .-New road ............ . ........................................... .......... .............. . ............ . . . ......... . ... . . ............... ........ . . .... .... ... eX .......... B I CIO trail p ..... ....... ................. ........... ........ . ... .......... .... . ....... e. ...... Railroad . ................. e . ....... . . ..... . ... . @_Ike PACIFIC LANDING 0204060 100 15 At present, there is not public street or city owned right-of-way east of the freeway between Pacific Avenue and 36th Street. Eclipse Mill Road is unpaved and not on city property. To correct this disadvantageous situa- tion, it is recommended that the citv purchase sufficient ROW between Pacific Avenue and 36th Street, and build a public street- (suggested name; "Riverside Drive") with adjacent EI pedestrian/ bicycle path in this section. The bikeway should be sepa- rated from the roadway to provide a safer, more pleasant experience and allow dramatic street plantings along the street. This section of roadway involves the greatest capital cxpcndi- ture, but it will provide for both M auto and bicycle traffic and is a C3 crucial link in the whole system that Alternate routc is recommended if cannot be accommodated in another way. shoreline alignment conflicts with development objectives or is too The new road's alignment adjacent to expensive. the rail line is recommended here to avoid conflict with existing rafting and storage activities that are water- Phot D dependent and to provide greater Shorclinc route should be pursued if waterfront development potential in existing watcr-depcndcnt industries the future. (A road adjacent to the and future shoreline uses arc not a shoreline would prevent most water- top priority for this area. dependent uses and separate any future housing or commercial uses from direct access to the water.) K 13 Alternate Riverside Drive alignments Planting Strip -Planting Strip -Two Lane Traffil'.:@ Bike Lane db 0 a i- OF Varies 26 ft Varies-15 III: Minimum 12 ft I Varies River Riverside Drive Looking North 0 1 2 4 a 10 scale However, new roadway approximately 50" to 100' back from the shoreline is an attractive alternative from the stand point of providing Phase I access to the river for both pedestrians and motorists and it would be one of the few sections where a shoreline road is constructed. Therefore, if the dis- ruption to current log rafting and future waterfront development oppor- tunities become less of an issue and if the purchase price of the ROW strip along the water is not prohibitive, Eclipse Mill Road: This is not City then an alignment parallel to the owned R.O.W. and serves logging shoreline should be considered. activities. 17 The recommended route follows 36th Street wcstward to the city vehicle maintenance/refueling facility. Constructing a two-way, 8' bicycle lane on the north side of 36th Street would avoid most of the driveways and parking areas which are concentrated on the street's south side. The Everett Park Department is planning to build a facility with three soccer fields and a picnic area to the former Nn- - @_4 @2 777 36th Street looking cast Shoulder Ar Bike Lane (North side) -C Berm/Planting Strip E wo Lane Traffic 0 n aft 3-5 ft 36th Street Looking East SCSI* Future park sit We and soc-a*r f ds (rF ut nd Viewing Berm *10 Viewing Berm 1, Railroad Tracks Gentle Slope For Viewing Soccer The River And PIcnicing Open Air Gazebo Concessions Terrace Viewing For Soccer Pedestrian Walkway Soccer Field Soccer Field V) -1 -K -1 -1 -1 g 14.- On Parking ]h A 49 A N 34 3% -Bikeway aflubtake M @Riverside Park And Soccer Fields To Park And Rid* 0 as so I 19 Yt Ut LANF- BW MIOT 0 MK Ej 7-7- Recommended alley Improvements 20 solid waste disposal site. A bicycle/ Lowell Park is currently the primary Second Avenue so u-th of Lowell Park has pedestrian link should be built to recreational resource for that commun- been striped for bicycle lanes and the connect the park to the 36th Street ity and features a landscaped playing Lowell Neighborhood Plan calls for a bikcway route when the park is devel- area, climbing structure, picnic area major street widening effort with oped. After skirting the refueling and restrooms. Because of its loca- parking and bicycle lanes providing' station site, the route follows an tion and parking availability, it will the final leg of the Phase I bikcway alley just east of Smith Street. This make an excellent starting point or route. Striping and signage are alley, if paved with asphalt and rest stop for trail users. To avoid recommended west of the rail line and properly signed and striped, could traffic pulling into the parking lot, some shoulder paving for a wider provide safe bicycle and pedestrian the trail should be located on the riding surface is recommended east of access; avoiding Smith Street which inside of the park, just east of the the railroad tracks to the proposed carries heavy truck traffic. Access fence and parking lot. It may be park and connection with the Snohomish south is provided over the narrow necessary to require that cyclists County bicycle trail. bridge at Cascade View Drive to 3rd dismount at the point where they Avenue. This bridge should be signed conflict with pedestrian crossing into and striped to denote the bikeway. the park that could cause accidents. Third Avenue provides the most direct route south to Lowell Park. The Lowell Community Plan calls for the street to be widened to include 6 foot wide bike lanes on both sides of the street. Signage, striping and paving Walking Area of the shoulders to provide necessary Parking Lane /Landscaping road width should be programmed if the Bike Lane f ull street improvement project is Two-Lane Traffic delayed more than a few years. ft -A -ft a. ft 2 It- -7 4ft aft 3rd Street section Looking North Ilk @ Lowell Neighborhood Plan 0 1 2 4 6 10 scale Alley west of Smith Street 21 0 r3 1:2 LOWELL rM3 rn U @13 13 V:J South entry to Lowell Park Cl V3 C3 C3 U3 22 P 13 r, C=3 C3 IDA U Ca M a L3 E3 C a 0 tj 3 tj CI IT r=2 Ve A small park is recommended at this Shoulder Bike Lane location as a place to launch small Two Lane Traffic craft and as a bicycle trail starting point or rest stop. The park site includes approximately 2 acres and current plans call for a canoe/kayak/ rowboat launch, small picnic area to be developed and the preservation of a wetland area. The park will include parking for approximately 8 to 10 cars 5ft 24 it [Bike La, Two Lar 5ft with additional backup parking devel- ped in Phase 11 if necessary. @River Road Looking West 0 23 Phase 11 Improvements As noted in the section on imple- mentation strategy, Phase II improvements include a series of riverside trail segments connecting back to the Phase I spine. Some sections will be built with public funds and others are to be constructed A as public access features required for a substantial shoreline development permit. It is intended that the trail system not only result in a substan- tial public benefit but also be a 7 stimulus for private development b y providing an amenity for residential communities and an attraction support- ing commercial uses. Where permitted by the city zoning ordinance, water- dependent industries should also be encouraged along the riverfront and the recommendations below are intended to allow alternate methods for public access in locations where a riverside 4 trail is incompatible with industrial A.7- activities that functionally rely ona waterfront location. Before describ- ing the Phase 11 plan elements, recommendations regarding requirements The Snohomish River north of Lowell for shoreline permits on the Snohomish Riverfront are outlined below: 24 Public Access and Design Requirements f or Development of the 'Snohomish Riv e*rfront PUBLIC ACCESS EASEMENT a. The accessway is not required to be 2. The trail provides a continuous waterside of water-dependent indus- link to other existing or poten- All nonwater-dependent development trial uses. Where public access. is tial trail segments along. the shall provide a 25' wide minimum incompatible with water-depcndent river and to the Riverside public access easement measured from industry, the permit applicant, Bikeway. the ordinary high water mark. No upon approval of the building habitable structures shall be built in department may provide a 25' ease- 3. The accessway segment meets this easement except as noted below. ment and a 12' wide accessway on accessway design and landscaping The easement shall be landscaped and the upland side of the property in standards. include a 12' wide (minimum) paved lieu of the shoreline accessway pedestrian/bicycle pathway (accessway) providing: 4. The accessway includes a public designed according to the standards viewpoint, view tower, and/or below and as approved by the city. 1. The accessway is separated from interpretive signage explaining Both ends of the bicycle/ pedestrian traffic and all road crossings the operations of the facility rail must connect with another public are grade separated or are or other points of civic inter- accessway or the public Riverside designed according to directions est (commercial advertising t Bicycle Trail as shown in this docu- provided by the City Department signs will not be allowed). ment. Exceptions: of Public Works. b. Activities which allow "substantial numbers of people the opportunity to enjoy the shoreline" may be built along the riverbank and the Access sesevnent to he landscaped Additional gotheca as require as approved an submitted easement and accessway built upland for privacy of one features Site Development Plan of the activity on approval of the Building Department providing: 1. The easement and accessway is routed immediately around the facility and no parking areas other than service and load or unload zones are placed between Varies 12 ft min. Varies the water and the accessway. Access way 25 It minimum 2. The accessway is integrated into Access easement the facility's site plan includ- ing circulation and landscape Access easement and accessway requirements design considerations. 0 r @61 0 or riverside shoreline development Scale 25 Public Access and Design Requirements Mont) 3. Public, non-commercial open PROCEDURES space equal in area (at a mini- mum) to the building footprint a. Site Development Plan is provided adjacent to the accessway and the shoreline The shoreline permit applicant must within the limits of the proper- present as part of the preliminary ty being developed or a application a "Site Development substantial public amenity such Plan" showing access casement and as a plaza, shelter, lookout, acccssway layout, location and size public temporary moorage, boat of all structures and facilities, ramp, etc., is provided; prefer- utilities, vehicular and pedestrian ably integrated with both the circulation, parking, landscaping, accessway and the commercial site elements and other site f acility. improvements. This plan must be approved as part of the project c. The 25' casement may be reduced to review process before construction the 12' required for the accessway may begin. along some portions of the shore- line provided that the casement is b. Easement Terms and Operational widened a corresponding amount in Requirements other portions of the property so that the area of the total easement The easement granted to the city is equal to at least 25' times the shall allow the public unobstructed length of the shoreline within the use of the pathway from 6 a.m. to property. 8 p.m. or until sunset, whichever is later. The city shall have the DESIGN STANDARDS right to build improvements on the easement that are supportive of All shoreline access easements shall public access but not commercial be landscaped in accordance with the ventures or concessions unless site development plan submitted by the agreed to by the property owner. applicant and approved by the building department. The property owner shall provide maintenance to the easement and Acccssway pavements shall be asphalt, accessway in accordance with the concrete or unit paving suitable for terms stipulated in the permit foot and bicycle traffic. Property review documents. owners and developers are encouraged to integrate accessway paving and design elements into their site improvements. 26. PHASE 11 PLAN ELEMENTS US-99 Bridge (or the southern limit of established from the site to the Phase the Weyerhaeuser property). I trail on Grand Avenue. Phase IT elements are focused along the Snohomish River itself and will The Weyerhaeuser mill is still in The City should also construct a short open up long stretches of shoreline operation and redevelopment of this trail link adjacent to the railroad -for public enjoyment and productive land into industrial or other use may line between this site and the Scott land use. Even more than the Phase I be several years away. However, if property when the Scott property trail trail, the second phase pathway will Weyerhaeuser does implement a major section is built. Sufficient right- connect and unify a series of ambi- reconfiguring of its activities and of-way (ROW) should be purchased or tious public attractions and private site organization, the access easement leased from the railroad. projects. Whereas Phase I will and accessway should be required. enhance safety and access on Everett's Also, bike/pedestrian lanes should be One of the most ambitious but potcn- eastern communities, link existing provided from Alverson Boulevard. tially exciting elements of the trail facilities, and provide a framework system is a bicycle/ pedestrian bridge for the future, Phase II elements will The City of Everett owns a wooded crossing the river just south of the result in a regional attraction with a piece of shoreline property between 1-5 bridge. It may be possible for wide variety of recreational activi- the Weyerhaeuser Mill site and the the bridge to be suspended from the ties, diverse environmental resources, Interstate 5 bridge. Because of its existing structure. The bridge will and unique developmental opportuni- isolation, this property may prove connect Everett with trails on Smith ties. useful for a variety of utilitarian Island and to a planned recreational functions such as an energy cogenera- boating facility. This major attrac- Starting at the north-eastern terminus tion plant. However, whatever tion is currently in the concept of the project at the point where the activity is developed on the site, development stage and could evolve trail connects with the Harborfront special care should be taken to main- into an important regional boating Esplanade, the ultimate route should tain the shoreline's natural condition center for canoes, kayaks, small follow the shoreline below Alvcrson and, to whatever extent possible, the pleasure boats, and competitive row- Boulevard, north of the railroad wooded character of the site. The ing. Proposed features for the tracks. Sufficient width exists for trail should also be extended through complex include boat launch and sup- the standard 12' pathway and little the site and there may be an opportun- port services, boat house, rowing landscaping will be needed because the ity for a small water access point facilities, open park lands and a natural vegetation and wetlands should such as a canoe launch. A family recreational vehicle park. This site be retained. A fence will be required launching their canoe or kayak at this is central to a number of attractive to separate the railroad lines. point would have very convenient boat trip destinations including the Because substantial development is access to the two islands and an easy nearby islands, several sloughs, the unlikely without reconfiguring the paddle to the proposed boating facil- projected Riverbend Development, shoreline and providing vehicular ity on the eastern side of the river. Lowell Landing, Jetty Island, and the access, the city will most likely need Development of this city site will Port Gardner area. Furthermore, this to develop this section with an case- require construction of an access road stretch of the Snohomish river is ment from Foss Tug and/or Burlington running eastward along 16th Street. reported to provided excellent condi- Northern. This casement should be The new street may have to be routed tions for competitive rowing. developed when the Weyerhaeuser prop- slightly to the south to avoid the erty trail section is built to railroad switching yards. Of course, The two smallislands east of the complete the,northern loop from the a bicycle/ pedestrian link should be proposed boating center should be 27 N, t-94 U. v Area north of the 1-5 bridge. Future boat center site is on the extreme right and City owned property is in the center foreground. 28 Legend Phase 11 City built bikeway/accessway Phase 11 Accessway as part of private development ........ .Phase I Bikoway oooo Phase 11 New r'oadwa.y Park developed In Phase I Park developed in Phase 11 Natural habitat preserve Large private development parcel Riverbend Redelopment Small craft /launch moorage Waterfront feature Parking and bikeway access. Primary route to other features Continuation of "arborfront Esplanade along Marine View. Drive. A 03 0 0 0 E30 0 L] a 13 0 0 [30- Li L? U n 013 as I tr I 0 0 Ci 10 0 0 L C6 il C3 0 D OC30 Oem 0 C3 tj rTN\ 0 rn%a---j 0 F Phase 001@@- 0 200' 4 Pedestrian/ bicycle pathway improvements From harborfront to US-99 Legend Phase 11 City built bikeway/accessway ...... Phase 11 Accessway as Part of private development ........ Phase I Bikeway o ci o o Phase II.New roadway Park developed In Phase I Park developed In Phase It Natural habitat preserve Large private development parcel 0', Riverbend Redelopment Small craft/launch moorage Waterfront feature Parking and bikeway access Primary route to other features Roadway Improvements needed for development to Include bikeway or Pha I all X. non 00 X X -q Preserve wildlife habitats on Islands -65 P C:::3 0 Street access with bicycle trail ME -.1 a D C:1 0 13 13 61 am Phas I tra Major recreational boating facility C3 0 city owned site water access and ::::R.'... recreation or wildlife enhancement 0 -6 El M Pedestrian/bicycle bridge 0 . U C3 aligned with 1-5 C:3 D Up. CD E3 r3 a r, C3 0 C3 tj I=o C=j C= n43 C1 an a tj .9 CJ . = n I., tt er property o M Gla @,. P 43 M a 0 C3G i" M 13130 Y. F.- 19 I-=M 0 M r 13 It I x a 13 .0 M a .1 00 C3 M C3 au T"e.:,: C3 CD .0 0CD Go Ca UE3 (j e a0 et .8 M F con T S.O* C3 C> E? C3 6 Phase 11 Pedestrian/bicycle pathway improvements 0 200'400, Prom US-'99 to Hewitt Avenue Ej Mir Legend Phase 11 City built bikeway/accessway Phase 11 Accessway as part of private development ........ Phase I Bikeway Connection to downtown Via Hewitt t3 o o c) Phase 11 New roadway Connection to Phase I Park developed In Phase I bikeway Park developed In Phase 11 Natural habitat preserve 0 Large private development parcel 13 Riverbend Redelopment small craft/iaunch moorage Waterfront feature 9z, Z? ED Parking and bikoway access Primary route to other features 8 F3 Duo Riverbend Development, a public/private effort S-W nEll Oil Bicycle/ Pede a trian path rerouted to shoreline U-- when land is redeveloped C, r03 (it Riverside Drive Is developed away from shoreline) El El Railroad tracks rerouted for development opportunity 38th Street extended to connect with 41st Street Interchange jq 'Park and Ride' lot for 600 cars EJ@j Soccer fields and picnic area built In Phase I _Riverside Drive extended South to park and ride lot and to provide access for Simpson Property LI El 13 0 Wildlife habitat pros erve 9 C3 ....... MI 13 M 13 rZ C ri 13 C3 VWW 0.0. pop aj Accessway/bik way@ r-I Mt, built as Part ofeedeveloPment C3 C3 tral r3 C30 C3 13 X". C3 ...... C3 CI X. C33 VCIC C3 CJ U C1 U C3 P MLI 0 L, V 0G0 0 - Now facilities and parking 11 @ j0 added to "Lowell Launch Park' IT Vj MIIp -4 C3 CDO C3 17 Phase 11 Pedestrian/bicycle pathway improvements i@@L rnnL_..@ From Hewitt Aven'ue to River Road 0 200'400' considered for purchase by the City. complex (located away from the river), Bicycle access should be required With a few improvements they could and multi-family housing. along the shoreline when the Simpson become very attractive destinations property is redeveloped. Access for boaters and perhaps include camp- The area between Pacific Avenue and should also be required from the ing facilities. 36th Street will also be available for shoreline to Lowell Park as indicated redevelopment. If housing office or in the Lowell Neighborhood Plan. To the south of the 1-5 bridge lics retail commercial uses are establish- the Scott Paper Company property, which ed, then the bicyclc/pcdcstrian trail Because the launch site at the trail's is partially used to store and chip should be relocated to the water's southern terminus will be an important logs for pulp manufacture. If this edge. The railroad line will also connection point to the Snohomish property remains in watcr-dependent require realignment to make this area County trail system, it is recommended use, the Phase 11 bicycle trail should most useable. If watcr-dependent that the proposed Lowell Launch Park follow a route parallel to the rail- industries are established, they must proposed for Phase I be expanded to road tracks to avoid conflict with be sited and designed in a manner provide additional parking and passive industrial operations. If the proper- compatible with other types of resi- recreational facilities. ty is redeveloped into a nonwater- dential and commercial development. ,dependent use the trail should follow the shoreline. The new "Riverside Drive" north-south corridor constructed in Phase I should The Riverbend Development is an impor- be extended to the south and connected tant civic redevelopment project to the programmed 38th Street exten- proposed in the Everett City Center sion which will provide vehicle access Development Plan. it is intended as a from the 41st Street interchange and a int private and public effort which new 600 car park-and-ride lot and will result in an eastern focus for transit area across from the Park 'o the city center and the beginning of Department soccer fields. The park- an exciting new direction in the and-ride lot and soccer field complex riverfront's development. Public will make an ideal point for bicy- improvements necessary to provide a clists to start their ride and favorable development setting are the provisions should be made in the completion of the "frontage road" design of these facilities for safe access system from the freeway, a bicycle/ pedestrian crossing points water-oriented public park and perhaps and staging areas. other recreation facilities such as a field house or multi-purpose center. "Riverside Drive" can also be extended Private developments will most likely further south as a convenient vehicu- be those which benefit from the good lar and bicycle access to the Simpson freeway and highway access, excellent property and the wildlife habitat visibility, and the amenity of the preserve. The bicycle lane should riverfront, such as a motel and visi- skirt the preserve but walking trails tor's services, diversified retail, can be developed within the wooded and light industry (located away from the marshy areas for nature study and river unless water-dependent), profes- passive recreational uses. sional offices, a movie theater 29 Everett Avenue Hewitt Avenue el Mob C@;6 10,e Pacific Avenue The Riverbend Area Present Conditions 30 Commercial and industries remain in the north New SR2 bridge just south of present bridge. Frontage road providing freeway acce ail dEja &A Public Park Bicycle Path New infill commercial activities Multi-famfly housing to the south Riverbend Development Concept Note: . Th.is illustration shows possible development Illustrative Sketch showing. a combination of configuration if railroad tracks are abandoned. If public. and private development. tracks are maintained, then the complex shifts to the south but the basic elements remain the same. 31 fir ix --I r t' Lad, 1, 7, iNh- NNW.; EMU. fro jk 32 Conclusion This plan for a pedestrian and bicycle Such an effort should bring togcther'a o Developers and property owners trail system is intentionally ambi- wide variety of interests: and businesses who will find a tious. Without aggressive and variety of opportunities in long committed effort the twin goals of o Cyclists, walkers and joggers neglected areas. convenient public access and revitali- whose benefit from the trail is zation of the Snohomish Riverfront obvious. o Civic leaders who will see a cannot be achieved. But the actuali- whole new dimension added to zation of the elements presented here o Those interested in nature study Everett's livability and city will require more than government and passive recreation who wish image. planning and day-to-day public works natural habitats preserved. improvements. It will take a concert- It is hoped that one outcome of this ed effort on the part of groups with o Boaters and water sports enthus- study is an active constituency of an interest in the river's future to iasts who will enjoy a host of individuals and interest groups that work for a greater allocation of recreation opportunities. will carry forth the goals of a more funds, public/private cooperation, and vital, accessible riverfront until the development of innovative ideas. o Community groups whose neighbor- that vision is achieved. hoods will be enhanced. 33 NOAA COASTAL SERVICES CTR LIBRARY 3 6668 14112967 8