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H'7 TITLE: JSV 'S HARBORFRONT PUBLIC ACCESS CAPITAL D(PROVE?1ENT PLAN 11@ AUTHORS: Makers et. al. Reviewed by Port of Everett and City of Everett JAN 1998 SUBJECT: Shoreline Master Program Public Access Plan DATE: June 30, 1989 Sponsored by the Washington State department of Ecology, the Port of Everett, and the City of Everett Copies of the report may be reviewed at: City of Everett Planning and Community Development Department 3rd Floor, 2731 Wetmore Avenue Everett, WA 98201 U . S . DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOAA PROJECT NUMBER: G0089040 COASTAL SERVICES CENTEP 2234 SOUTH HOE"ON AVENUE 1) LENGTH: 19 pages CHARLESTON , SC 29405-241,@ ABSTRACT: Of all the natural assets that a city can possess, none is more important than an active, accessible waterfront. A busy harbor is the springboard for industry and trade. An attractive shoreline Is a special amenity drawing citizens for a variety of recreational pursuits. Views of the water or proximity to the shoreline assets enhance the quality of residential neighborhoods and the vitality of business districts. Shorelines also provide a wealth of wildlife habitats crucial to fishing industry and the environmental health of our region. Waterfront planning to enhance these functions is a critical aspect of any comprehensive civic improvement program. Throughout Everett's history Port Gardner Harborfront has played a leading role in the City's life and commerce. Today, the activities and character of the waterfront continues to change as the city itself develops. New maritime activities such as the Navy Homeport are replacing traditional mill town industries. A key ingredient in this transition is the public's desire to use the shoreline for recreation and enjoyment. Public access to the HT shoreline is mandated by the Washington State Shoreline 168 Management act and reflected in the City of Everett's Shoreline 194 Management Master Program. A recent public survey by Everett E9 1989 eeAlm Pa:cj-, .=ty of COC Libra-ry Parks and Recreation showed that the city's citizens placed access to the water as their number one priority for recreational development. The challenge is to provide public access to the shoreline through the development of esplanades, waterfront parks, boating facilities viewing areas, commercial activities and other attractions witwout conflicting with the changing needs of maritime industries. This plan is a joint effort by the City of Everett and the Port of Everett with funding assistance from the State of Washington Department of Ecology. Both parties recognizing the benefits of greater public access to the urban shoreline, commissioned the study to set mutually agreed upon policies regarding access requirements and to resolve specific issues related to the Port's contribution to public access projects. The Port and other shoreline developers are required by the Shoreline Management Master Program to provide public access component for each major shoreline development. Without a comprehensive shoreline access plan, the Port has had no assurance that public access improvements would not conflict with the development of vital maritime industries. Also, a unified public improvement plan was necessary to insure that the individual projects work together to best provide for diverse public needs and utilize the harborfront's opportunities. Finally, a plan is needed so that improvements by the City, the Port, and other participants could be implemented more effectively through timing, combining funds, and developing projects that support one another. The purpose of this study, then, is to: 1. Develop a set of public access projects in sufficient detail to determine their feasibility and estimated budgets. This set of potential projects will be accomplished as part of City sponsored construction, funded by the Port and other developers on the shoreline as part of shoreline permit requirements or implemented with funds from grants or other sources. 2. Develop a comprehensive plan that links and organizes public access elements into a more usable system. 3. Set a strategy and implementation policies for public access requirements that offer predictability for waterf ront developers a procedure to resolve capital improvement development issues as they arise. 4. Resolve current issues regarding requirements for development at specific sites. 2 To lead the planning process toward these objectives and insure that both the City's and the Port's interest were considered, a project committee was established that included staff persons from the City Planning Department, Parks and Recreation Department, Mayor's Office, and the Port of Everett. The committee directed planning activities through weekly meetings at which various policy options, planning concepts, and individual public access features were explored. In addition, the Mayor, City Council members, and Port commissioners were briefed periodically. The principal product of this effort is an array of potential capital improvements projects to promote public access. The emphasis has been on cost-effective, achievable projects that can be accomplished during the next 5 to 10 years. It is envisioned that the projects may be implemented by a variety of different parties using different funding sources. Some will be required as on-site or off-site mitigation for large developments. Others may be accomplished through Parks Department funds, Port development, Everett Public Works improvements, or governmental and private grants. Because many of the projects will be tied to other development actions and a variety of funding sources, the projects are not prioritized. Instead, a procedure for determining which projects are accomplished as to fulfill the requirements of various shoreline permits as they arise. Recommendations for this as well as critical policies for shoreline access development are summarized under "Implementation Policies and Procedures." SUMMARY ACCOUMT: The following has been accomplished: 1. Preparation of background data and information including: Review existing plans, permits, and documents on the Everett Harborfront area. Evaluated these plans, permits, and documents and prepared a background analysis for review. 2. outlined specific public access improvements along the Everett Harborfront. These improvements include 1) fishing pier; 2) access road improvements including pedestrian/bikeway improvements; 3) viewing areas; 4) parking; and 5) restrooms. Improvements at teach site will vary, but signs, street furniture, parking and landscaping and other aesthetic improvements will be provided at each site. The plan shows how the various sites are linked together for pedestrians and bicycles. Developed conceptual site designs for the public access improvements. the conceptual designs will set the basic framework for the types of improvements and their locations along the waterfront. Final designs may be different but specific use improvements and site locations will remain as stated In the Plan when adapted. 3 3. Developed a phasing scheme for the public access improvements based on the timing of the development on the harborfront as it develops over time. Note: Modifications may be made to the Plan and the phasing of the projects amended if circumstances arise which call for modification or changes in the Plan provisions. Detailed procedures for handling departures from the Plan will be outlined in the Plan. 4. A camera ready copy of the Plan was developed. A copy of the report is attached. 150d 4 - M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M Everett Harborfront Public Access Capital Improvements Plan no@ Oly %0_1 NIA ,,I.e 1@1 @01 ?@p lr@ . V\ ) - I I", 1?. Everett Harborfront Public Access Capital Improvements Plan INTRODUCTION Of all the natural assets that a city can possess, none is more important than an 3. Set a strategy and implementation policies for public requirements that active ,accessible waterfront. A busy harbor is the springboard for industry and offer predictability for waterfront developers a procedure to resolve capital trade. An attractive shoreline is a special amenity drawing citizens for a variety improvement development issues as they arise. of recreational pursuits. Views of the water or proximity to the shoreline assets enhance the quality of residential neighborhoods and the vitality of business 4. Resolve current issues regarding requirements for development at specific districts. Shorelines also provide a wealth of wildlife habitats crucial to sites. fishing industry and the environmental health of our region. Waterfront planning to enhance these functions is a critical aspect of any comprehensive civic To lead the planning process toward these objectives and insure that both the improvement program. City's and the Port's interest were considered a project committee was established that included staff persons from the City Planning Department, Parks and Recreation Throughout Everett's history Port Gardner haborfront has played a leading role in Department, Mayor's Office and the Port of Everett. The committe directed the City's life and commerce. Today, the activities and character or the planning activitics through weekly meetings at which various policy options, waterfront continues to change as the city itself develops. New maritime planning concepts and individual public access features were explored. In activities such as the Navy Homeport arc replacing traditional mill town addition, the Mayor, City Council members and Port commissioners were briefed industries A keyy ingredient in this transition is the public's desire to use the periodically. shorelind for recreation and enjoyment. Public access to teh shoreline is mandated bv the Washington State Shorelind Management Act and reflected in the City Of CONTENTS AND ORGANIZATION Everett's Shoreline Management Master Program. A recent public survey be Everett Parks and Recreation showed that the city's citizens placed access to the water as The principal product Of this effort is an array of potential capital improvements their number one priority for recreational development, The challenge is to projects to promote public access. The emphasis has been on cost-effective, provide public access to the shoreline through the development of esplanades. achievable projects that can be accomplished during the next 5 to 10 years. It is waterfront parks, boating facilities, viewing areas, commercial activities and envisioned that the projects may be implemented by a variety of different parties other attractions without conflicting with the changing needs of maritime using different funding sources. Some will be required as on-site or off-site industries. mitigation for large developments. Others may be accomplished through Parks Department funds, Port development, Everett Public Works improvemetns or BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Governmental and private grants. Because many of the projects will be tied to other development actions and a variety of funding sources, the projects are not This plan is a joint effort by the City or Everett and the Port of Everett. Both prioritized. instead, a procedure for determining which projects are accomplished parties, recognizing the benefits of greater public access to the urban shoreline, as to fulfill the requirements of various shoreline permits as they arise. commissioned the study to set mutually agreed upon policies regarding access Recommendations for this as well as critical policies for shoreline access requirements and to resolve Specific issues related to the Port's contribution to development are summarized under "Implementation Polices and Procedures." public access projects. The Port and other shoreline developers are required by the Shoreline Management Master Program to provide public access component for each Even though the described projects will be developed individually, it is critical major shoreline development. Without a comprehensive shoreline access plan. the that they work together as a system. The key planning considerations in developing Port has had no assurance that public access improvements would not conflict with this comprehensive system are described below. the development of vital maritime industries. Also, a unified public imporovement plan was necessary to insure that the individual projects work together to best Provide for diverse public needs and utilize the harborfront's opportunities. Finally, a plan is needed so that improvements by the City, the Port and other participants could be implemented more effectively, through timing, combining funds, and developing projects that support one another. The purpose of this study, then, is to: 1. Develop a set of public access projects in sufficient detail to determine their feasibility and estimated budgets. This set of potential projects Will be accomplished as Part Of City sponsored construction, funded by the Port and other developers on the shoreline as part of shoreline permit requirements or implemented with funds from grants or there sources. 2. Develop a comprehensive plan that links and organizes public accesss elements into a more useable system. COMPREHENSIVE ACCESS PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS Bike trail ridership increases substantially with the lengthe of the trail network. On the other hand cyclists cannot travel safely in congested pedestrian areas. A principal finding of the Department of Ecology's Urban Waterfront Policy Analysis Where substantial numbers of cyclists and pedestrian are likely to share the same (1988) is that individual shoreline access projects are most effective when part of path, the minimum trail sections should be two, 6 ft wide lanes a comprehensive public access plan. Although the focus of this report is on the individual elements, the committee continuously kept a broad, comprehensive vision Some sections of pedestrian bicycle trial network connecting shoreline access in mind as they explored the opportunities for various projects. The key planning features make use of established trails and others will be constructed as part of considerations in this vision arc outlined below and illustrated on the ongoing projects. Several projects to link existing sections are recommended in Comprehensive Access Planning Issues map. this plan. Provide a Variety of Activities and Settings Cluster Activities Where Possible People use the shoreline for many different recreational purposes including Another lesson learned from a review of successful swimming, boating, strolling, cycling, picnicking, wildlife watching and numerous clusters or scveral different activities will attract a lot of visitors. The others. Everett's harborfront, More than most other urban shorelines in Puget region's most popular waterfront recreation facilities feature a wide range of Sound, includes a variety of physical settings ranging from high intensity compatible uses including active open space, eating, boating facilities, swimming industrial facilities and pedestrian oriented commercial areas to open beaches and beaches, gardens. views of maritime industry and wildlife and ships. To create secluded wildlife habitats. A primary objective or this plan is to build on mixed activities focal points, the plan calls for introducion new features nd Everett's diversity, introducing new recreation and commercial activities and features into the compact pedestrian oriented centers. maintaining the unique environmental characteristics of the harborfront's several sub areas. Specific actions to increase variety are: The key activities for each of these centers is identified below and marks indicate whether the element is existing, will be improved or is a proposed new feature. o Develop a new car-top boat launch near the north marina o Maintain the natural setting of north Jetty Island o Add features to the Marina Village area including touch tanks, an interpretive arcade and a view tower. o Construct a fishing pier Link Activities and Features Activity Center existing improved new Research indicates that shoreline parks and recreational elements arc used more when they connected by pathways that allow visitors to walk, jog, or cycly from one Best Launch Area attraction to another. The increased popularity of exercise has produced an increased emphasis in "linear parks" which follow the shoreline for a considerable o Park and open space distance. Experience at Ruston Way (Tacoma), Myrtle Edwards Park and the Burke o Viewing pier Gilman I rail (Seattle), has shown that such pathways can dramatically increase park o Pathway usage and help to revitalize portions of the city. o Parking o Snack/bait shop Connecting important features along Everett's Harborfront is another key ingredient o Office/restroom of this plan, especially since the section of shoreline considered here is over 6 1/12 miles long. It is also important to note that the harborfront is only a North Marina segment in the long range plan to establish a waterfront rail linking recreational and civic resources all around the Everett Peninsula and connecting with the o Street-end park with kyak launch regional multi-use trail system. Equally significant is the opportunity to o Pathway on l3th Street establish greater tics between downtown and the waterfront. o Marina esplanade o Overlook deck The pathway system recommended in this plan, is intended to accommodate walkers, o Landscaping joggers, skaters, and cyclists, although cycling is inappropriate in some of the o Boating facilities high activity areas. Each of these modes has different needs and optimum travel distances. Some recreational walkers will travel up to several miles, however, a South Marina and Gillnet Fishing Area more typical walking trips will be under about half a mile and take about 10 minutes . More importantly, walkers avoid long stretches of monotonous conditions o Fishing net repair area and Prefer routes where the scenery or view changes at least every 500 feet o Esplanade (approx), or where there is a lot of activity. Joggers and skaters tend to favor o Small park/deck routes that range from one to five miles and avoid congested activity centers. o Viewing/fishing deck Cyclists prefer longer routes with three to twenty mile trips being more typical. existing improved new o Yacht Club o South Edge of Marina Village."Touch Tanks" that allow visitors to o Commercial activities E. of Marina Village hold inverterbratee marine life, a tower to provide a view of the o Touch tanks, interp, display, arcade Navy Homeport and perhaps some working weather station apparatus, and view tower a display of environmental information, or Navy history would Harbor View Park provide a real attraction at this spot. o Bond Street Railroad Terminal. A view deck would allow excellent o Stroll garden/overlook views of the log handling and Navy Homeport activities. A display o Swimming beach could tell the story of logging operations and describe the Navy o Fishing pier fleet. o Beach walk Howarth Park o Picnicking and passive open space o Water Department Reservoir. The rest stpo along the bicycle trail is near the reservoir itself and is an ideal location for a display Foster an Appreciation for Maritime Activities, Local History, and the Natural describing water department activities. Environment Insure Visitor Safety Everett's waterfront has the Potential to serve a living lesson in maritime affairs, From several vantage points the visitor can view active maritime Active waterfronts can present numerous safety hazards and an important aspect of industries, naval activities, historic sites and numerous fascinating species of public access planning is reducing safety risks. Key principals that guided the wildlife. Many people find the waterfront industrial and boating activities overall planning and element design of this effort are are: fascinating and facilities such as Seattle's Fishermen's Terminal and the Ballard Locks are popular attractions. An integrated mix of busy maritime activities and 1. Physically separate visitors from hazardous industrial situations. passive recreational and natural spaces is a cornerstone of this plan and it is Fences and other barriers mill be built to the most important to allow people to safely experience to the variety that the harborfront hazardous sites such as South Terminal and the log handling yards. affords. Several proposed projects mill help visitors to better understand the historical, natural, and commercial importance of the harborfront the Everett 2. Attract people to safe areas which provide views and other amenities. community. For example, the best views gillnet fishing area will be from a convenient overlook above the net repair float. Also, the most direct 1. Interpretive displays at Legion Park that describe the historic Indian pedestrian route will avoid the net rollers where fishermen back their village and current activities below. Everett's Park and Recreation trucks. Providing an attractive place to experience the activty reduces Department and City Library are currently installing interpretive sign the chance that visitors will wander to where their presence could caus which could be augmented with additional information, pavement and a conflict. perhaps some lighting. 3. Separate pedestrian traffic from automobile traffic where possible 2. Nature walks in the north part of Jetty Island. The salt marsh cast of marine View Drive and north of 10th Street is also an important habitat 4. Locate bicycle routes on less traveled streets. In cases where there is area and could be enhanced with a boardwalk. no opportunity to provide a bicycle route separate from traffic the bicycle route follows less busy streets. 3. Interpretive signage at key points along the harborfront pedestrian trail bicycle are recommended especially in the following areas: 5. Provide Lighting. An amount for pedestrian lighting was included in budgets for applicable elements. o Pathway south of the boat launch expansion describing construction activities across the waterway. Provide Adequate Parking o North marina esplanade emphasizing the history of the 13th Street Most people will arrive to the harbor by automobile so parking is a major mills. Enamel panels of photos of the mill sites would be popular consideration. In some cases, such as the marina area and the Legion Park attractions. overlook, there already is parking. However, additional parking is recommended as noted in the individual descriptions. The estimated parking demand for new o A gallery of large marine large industrial artifacts at the park attractions should be refined as the individual elements are designed to insure near the end of 13th Street. Everett has been a center or heavy that is adequate parking. One advantage of the mix-ues aspect of the plan is marine construction and displaying examples of large buoys, tanks, that peak, parking demands for different activities occur at different times. (For propellers, etc., to help people experience up close the scale of example, office and industrial uses require work-day parking whereas recreational such work. parking demand is higher or weekends. Also, by linking various activities with a convenient pedestrian walk, "point-source" parking demands can be spread over a o Gillnet Fishing Area. People will have a good opportunity to watch greater area. fishermen repair nets and outfit their boats so a rem displays explaining the fishing activity (where they go, how they fish, etc.) would be appropriate. m z tm a6 -j cn -s w 0 0 a rn 3 3 zr 06 > CL -7 3 , - :; , 3 3 0 T3 z 3 0m, > 0 CL 13 'IQ c 3 3 > n- ;7, D 3 :D Z@ :5 Port: Operationa lmprovemcnts Port: On-site %litigation Port: ofr-site Mitigation 49 City of Everett Dcvclopcr Nbtiga Utilities State & Feder2l Other z z Everett Harborfront Public Access Capital Improvement Plan 1. [email protected] .1 Ixgion Park with interpretive display 7. Onat I'munch Si 1r: include parking. re'liv. I , 'k enhanceoc"t. launch cnlarrcmcnl ite. on nil lnnd.%capinp. StlecMOPc i-PI-vc-1-11 and P.1h no 1011, Street 4 Jc1lv Island: Improvements include: dnvk. shelter, beach enhancement and nature trail 4 M 5. Bridge or tram to Jettv island L 6Park at end or I Ith St"el with vi,.. deck. boml rp P and Parking. Conrelinalc ticsign, w/frturc dcv,lopme"t 2*- 7St,cllc.p, improvements and Path m, 1311% Str,,l bL. J-1 A. North Mn,;na esplanade iron-vemat, r q. Overlook decks at North M,,ina 10. East Marina walk "car rishi"r/heal building area 6 lpliiiirtiiiiiii I repair final. Ida,, transient monrarc 11, Pcd' strion improvements at illacl riqhinr, area ircl P: n 9 mrdtledirl.-c "tcn%ion, Cc ... d@.,tt, with Pinne, @1 0 de Pl." d,v,1""" M. M"i" ",18.3ac improvements ,i, F%vl&ftadc terminal and Marina Village Ire, imprnvc F7 m PIP including touch tank% view lower, and j infer relive in an .,cadc riclo-c 2 ! :-i J@ -:[JI 1 14. 16th Street overpi,s with staircase from Grand 13 Avenue Park 15. tiicvclc route siltninp. on Grand Ave south or rverelf Avenue 16. View deck at train station 17. I'licycle trail near rcservnit _2 19. Rest Ifor, of Forest Park and trail to beach Iif 19 lmflrovc.c"t% at Park including ki.p. land,capi.r.. csf,-m,. p,dest,i.n .v rrat, and fishing pier 20 Peach walk between Ilowarth A florborview Park% Li Legend T Park or open space JL i. i6 --Bicycle/ walking path T I I Alternate trail route to special features Peett, Foot walking trail 17emo Special feature N A- 2 .6 19 4 0 -.Rum @Mmmmm Shoreline Border Shcubt Con,c. Paved Boat Launch Ramp- Max. Capachy 18 Lanes Car W1 Boat Trailer Park' Fill, Typ. Summit Tirnber Company )eginented Access Fbal, Narrow EsDalier Planting Against Fence L, Entry Sign-., lk$ > Fishing Pii Landscaped Enlr@, Treatment W/ BicyclelPedestriar) Patti Bail Snack Shop Overlook W1 Gazebo EKiSt Res is "e rdise -H( TI Wind Shelter Mound Saginav, Shingle GomDan; Plaza Promenade uhi-Use Area; -Safty Sea Days :Khe Flying Overflow Parkinq Meandering Bicycle/Pedestrian Path Paved Permanent Parking - Mix Of Tvaiti:,T, RV & Auto Parkirig Per Needs Assessment Port Of Everen (Area Within Dashed Line) 0 53 100 20c, 4D" t TENTH STREET BOAT LAUNCH PARK I . .......... . ................. ....... ... ........ .. ... ... .. ...... .... ....... ............ ..... . . .. . Wood "Gallcrv` of Club b oa r d w a I I, historic marinc Building artifacts Vicw Parl.ine Sni:;Il Const. Co. Dri\c Intermic plaza ran); acht club reusc -j i u r cIC T I or ind usii ia I K ccp p.-I t 1, con t in u ou, 13TH STREET PARK AND RAMP AND PARKING CONSTRUCTION BUDGET ESTIMATE A. Pilcs $155,000 B. Structure $190,000 C. Handrail $ 25,000 D ' Lighting S 25,000 E. Earthm.,ork, $ 12,000 F. Paving s 8,000 G. Drainage S 4,000 H. Curbing $ 5,000 1. Landscaping $ 8,000 J. Irrigation $ 10,000 K. Sidewalk $ 7,000 Sub Total $444,000 Engineering (10""") S 45,000 25% Contingency $122,000 GRAND TOTAL $611,000 13th Street Park 0 20 4D so 120ft Boat Launch Improvements and 10th Street Path and Strectscape Improvements Jetty Island BACKGROUND AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS BACKGROUND The boat launch and adjacent park is owned by the Port and is a popular attraction. Over the years many uses have been suggested for Jetty Island including a larger On summer weekends the launch itself is at capacity and the park is alive with industrial terminal connected by a roadway from near the Alvcrson Bridge. Everett sunbathers, kite flyers and picnickers. Existing rcstrooms, breakwater and an Parks and Recreation Department have developed a conceptual master plan for the office complement the primary activities. The Port is planning to add another ramp arc3 which recommends that the northern portions of island remain in a natural and several new acres of parking to the facility. This plan recommends additional condition to serve as a wildlife habitat refuge and the southern portion of the improvements be added to make the site more attractive and add to the recreational island be gradually enhanced for swimming, sunbathing and other informal opportunities. They are: recreational uses. In the summer, there is a sight seeing boat that regularly ferry's passengers across the bay adn the Port has built a new dock in the island � Construct a 12' wide pedestrian bicycle path along 10th Street to connect for both passengers and individual recreational boats. Several improvement to the Marine View Drive route. Install a row of street trees, and projects arc recommended. landscaping. This will significantly upgrade the entrance to the launch and there is sufficient increased right-of-way. A large decorative 0 A nature trail to the less sensitive portions of the island's north end. entrance sign should also be considered to further enhance the launch's Interpretive displays will explain the importance of habitat areas and visibility. help visitors identify wildlife species. � Construct new paved parking area with provision for the Salty Sea Days 0 A boardwalk or trail to the beach areas. festival and a pathway connection around the south side of the lot. The Port will determine the number and type of stalls that are required (boat 0 Picnic shelters to provide shade and weather protection. Everett Parks trailer vs auto), and there may be the opportunity for recreational and Recreation prototype picnic structures should be sited to fit into vehicle facilities. The pathway should allow views of the industrial the island setting. Landscaping, low walls, or berms should be used to waterway and, where appropriate, interprctivc displays of the activities provide wind protection. that take place there. New and existing parking lots should be landscaped as indicated, however, a portion of the new lot should be left 0 Portable restrooms can be used for short term needs, however, as the without poles or trees to accommodate large rides and tents during popularity of the beaches increases water, sewage, electricity, Salty Sea Days. telephones and permanent restrooms will be required. A small concession stand may be a desirable service some time in the future. � Enlarge the Boat Launch Park. This is already a popular attraction and additional space will increase its capacity. Small extensions of the ACCESS TO JETTY ISLAND marginal pathway over the water's edge arc recommended. The park's open landscape design treatment should be extended to the new portion with Lying 400 yards off of Everett's central waterfront, Jetty Island has the some earth mounding for better views. Wind breaks should be provided potential to be one of Puget Sound's premier recreational beaches. As an island it around picnic areas either through low walls or dense landscaping. A has the disadvantage of direct access. On the other hand, the island's isolation small bait/snack/boating convenience shop will be a revenue generating is also part of its allure. The current boat Service to the island is limited by amenity and provide a needed service. operating times and capacity, and it has been suggested that an aerial gondola tramway be installed to carry visitors across the water. A pedestrian bridge has � Plan for the possibility of a tram or bridge to Jetty Island. The most also been proposed. Either system must also allow shipping traffic in the channel most logical location for a future bridge or tram system to Jetty Island and therefore be elevated 90' in the air. Both options would cost in excess of $3 is the southern edge of the new parking area. Because of the height million to implement. needed for vessel clearance under a bridge or tram, the structures would need to extend eastward from the water's edge. While there is no guarantee that a bridge or tram will be funded within the next decade the recommended schematic site plan locates new structures to avoid potential conflicts with future tram or bridge construction. North Marina Esplanade BACKGROUND The Port of Everett is undertaking a conceptual masterplan for the north marina area which will outline improvements to the marina and boating facilities, utility construction and the ultimate redevelopment of several parcels. Since these plans are currently in flux, the recommended access improvements focus on the marginal walk. Enhancing this esplanade will be compatible with all options being considered by the Port and will serve as a continuous spine to connect and support Esplanade trees future development as it occurs. Wide-throw luminairc approx. 25' o.c. DESIGN CONSIDERATION effective at lower The current esplanade consists of an 8' wide concrete panel walkway and a 4 foot height landscapc/utility strip that is in poor condition. Several alternative schemes for upgrading this walkway were explored, including extending the walk with a wooden boardwalk cantilcvercd over the water. The Preferred solution achieves the desired 12' wide walking surface by installing pavers over the landscape strip and constructing a curb and gutter along the frontage road. This provides an opportunity to install street trees and a space for marina site fixtures such as Adjust grade waste receptacles, lighting and utility connections. Other features and design of concrete considerations include: panels where necessary o A new hand rail. A design similar to the south Marina would help to tic the New pavers to two areas together visually. accommodate o New lights. There are two recommended approaches to lighting design. one New handrail-- settlement and would be to use the source lights on the south marina which would have the trcc roots advantage of standardization. Smaller scaled light fixtures such as sterner "mold cost" system which can be effectively mounted on a sbortcr post would be more appropriately scaled. o The street trees should be hardy for the conditions in the North Marina. Proposed Improvements o Interlock pavers by Wcstcon would be a good choice for the unit pavers. Match the paving details of South Marina where appropriate. IMPLEMENTATION 4- 8' parking lane 14' lane F- one way Since this project directly supports the Port's North Marina activities and will enhance future development, its funding should not be considered as off site mitigation. The most likcll and cost effective implementation will be part of the Port's North Marina Capital Improvement. NORTH ESPLANADE IMPROVEMENTS F Concrete panels CONSTRUCTION BUDGET ESTIMATE A. Handrail $111,000 B. Brick Pavers $ 46,000 C. Earthwork $ 7,000 D. Trees S 16,000 E. Tree Grates $ 27,000 F. Irrigation $ 14,000 T G. Lighting $ 45,000 Existing Condition H. CUTbing $ 14,000 1. Patch Pvmt. S 7,000 SC11119 1/4'-11"-0" Sub Total $287,000 Engineering (10%) S 29,000 (25% Contingency, 8% tax and 5% Mobilization) $132,000 GRAND TOTAL $448,000 LXi Ltpl ... d f Nc@ fishing -1, arca irl Lmslmg --citf ol Lull he ft.; 'all'-d lift- V-3d"D, bv@I,CpLi, ),std N.- f,;, ar, if" 'Chicic East Marina Marginal Walk EAST MARINA WHARF -7, CONSTRUCTION BUDGET ESTIMATE A. Piles $ 75,000 B. Structure $144,00fi C. Land Structure (Deck) $ 10,000 1). Handrail S 38,000 E. Gates S 2,000 F. Bulkhead Rehabilitation S 50-000 M! Sub Tota 1 $319,000 Engineering (10%) $ 32,000 25% Contingency and 8% Tax + 5% Mobilization $146,800 GRAND TOTAL $497.800 lr> Viewing Dock Lawn Layout &-----I Net Shed Loading Areal Interpretive Panels Warf Constructed over Riprap 2 Lanes Float Traffic Hoist Net Rollers A Storage Area Fish Processing Building Ground Cover Lights Z- Signage Sidewalk Constructed Edge of Improved as part of New Street Marine View Drive Improvement Gilinet Fishing Area 0 20 40 so 120ft Gillnet Fishing Area BACKGROUND CONSTRUCTION BUDGET LOCATION (in thousands) The Gillnet Fishing dock lies between the proposed Pioneer Plaza office complex to the soutli and the fish proecssing/boait A. Timber Piles $113 building/purse scining fishing area to the north. The area B. Wharf Structure S185 currently supports net repair and loading of the purse serving C. Safety Ladders $5 fishing boats and the dock is a popular spot for mid-winter herring D. Gangway $15 :3 C3 fishing. Widening of Marine View Drive will reduce the area for E. Gillnet Rollers $3 =1 1:3 parking and necessitates reconfiguring of the existing fishing F. Net Float $300 vessel dock. The proposed configuration is for two net rollcrs and G. Conc. Piles for Float $36 a hoist for loading nets onto pick-up trucks and one net repair H. Replace Exist. Wharf $266 13th o float. Truck access to the area is constrained but there will be 1. 2-Ton Crane $10 C:3 0, room for one-way traffic entering from Marine View drive near J. Pa%ing $3 Pioneer Plaza. Fishing activities will be visible from the plaza K. Sidewalk $9 area just above the net repair float. The pedestrian/bicyclc path L. Curbing $3 will follow the Marine View Dri%c sidewalk at the fishing area to St Landscaping $4 avoid conflicts with truck traffic and net haul out. The net N. Utilities S50 repair float will be available from herring fishing during the C3 winter. A guest moorage float is planned along the shoreline wcst Sub Total $1002 of the Pioneer Plaza as part of that development. Engineering (10%) $100 1 25% Contingency $275 F1 H DESIGN CONCERNS GRAND TOTAL $1378 ETJ � The official signed access corridor will follow north i:::.I ,= E3 Option For Gillnet Wharf: Do Not Replace Existing Wharf @tP along Marine View Drive. Those visitors who want to 'S M %isit the widcr trail arc along the cast margin will be rJ 0 able to walk "cstw3rd from Stearts' along the layout Sub Total $736 area. Howc\cr, signage will discourage this routc' Engineering (10';',)) $74 LP because there is no way to provide a pedestrian route -ised to 25% Contingency $203 :11,1 through the industrial area. Visitors will be ad\ use caution if taking the route into the industrial area. GRAND TOTAL $1013 � No street trees are recommended in front of the fishing dock to allow a clear view of the waterwa\ from Marine View Drive. FUN13ING � The pedestrian walk and plaza area should be designed to complement the Pioneer Plaza Complex and to coniinue the The fishing dock improvements including dock cnl3rgemcnt, net, materials, lighting rail details, etc. of the south float and paving will be funded by the Port of Ex,crett as part of marine esplanade. Several picnic tables and benches their operational improvements. This will leave only minor should be provided. Interpretive panels will be elements including the signage and some landscaping (approximately installed that describe the activities or the purse $2,000 for each) as part of on-site access mitigation to the scining flcct, similar to what has been done at fishing pier rcconfiguration. Fishermen's Terminal in Seattle. JUU FF Existing Trees ... . ........ Pedestrian Walk ... .... .. Pedestrian Overpass > View OvcrjooN ....... Gill Net Fish ing LLL Area Park Grand Avenue Park Pioneer Plazzi Development concrete steps WOIL-S' Widv. Visiting Moor Pailroad Tracks au 4 $D 100 200 300 Pedestrian Stairs and r--- Overpass near 16th St. Elevation Public Area View Tower 20 30ft Marina Village Area Improvements Touch Tanks Enclosed arc&clt possible uses: a Coffee shop Existing Building P Festival retails Jetty Island ferry ticket stand Interpretive display Weather Station exhibit Existing 0 i eck it j: IT 7- Ir Vie 77 w Tq\w e, i X- :;7= Touch Tanks View of Visiting Ships L US Navy Guardhouse a security Argo Plan Viewing deck raised approximately 4. above waiting platform to allow Bridge clear view over bridge. Hewitt Ave. View of loggin9 Ramp up (handicapped accessible) yards and Existing walk Navy Homcport View Z@ J@- r Waiting platform Existing parking lot N Viewing Deck at Train Station 0 8 16 24 36ft Trail and Rest Stop Near Reservoir -A ;:ij, LEGEND F i,@ To Gra d Ave. Signed bike route on street Install signage to mark route 0 75 E Paved bike/truck access route Paved path .......... Gravel path Signage or park furniture Relocated fence New fence Pave existing gravel road Relocate and construct fence to secure reservoir Rest stop with picnic tables and bicycle r cks and a view area a Trail to foot of Pigeon Creek A, L L > i 7-- 0 Bicycle Trail and Rest Stop near Reservoir Legend BACKGROUND Park or open space The bicycle route from Marine View Drive cast on 25th then south through downtown --Bicycle/ walking path and Grand Avenue. It then turns right and runs westward along 35th Street until it hits Federal. Cyclists at this point can conveniently bike down Federal to the Al bike lanes on Mukiltco Blvd. Those wishing a pleasant detour can conthiue westward ternate trail route along 35th to the Water Department Reservoir. Immediately to the cast of the to special features reservoir is an open field with the potential for excellent views of Pigeon Creek. Adding a few picnic tables and a bicycle rack would turn this corner of Forest Park 10", Foot walking trail into a pleasant and secluded Test stop. There is already a wooded foot path down near but to the salt water shoreline at the base of Pigeon Creek. The path goes not directly under the Pigeon Creek eagle's nest. Taken as a whole the rest stop Special feature trial to the water could be a significant park resource offering excellent views of several natural habitats and a quiet setting. Jr. If the fence around the reservoir is reconfigured with new security gates and the N existing reservoir loop could be achieved. allowing cyclists a convenient route back to Federal Avenue and then to Mukilteo Blvd. Another possible attraction would be the addition of a graphic display describing the water department operations and interesting facts about the city's water supply. - ------ V There are several parking stalls available at the west side of the reservoir so that the rest stop/pathway would be usable by non-cyclists. However, on street signage will be needed to direct people to the site because it is not visible from the roadway. BUDGET ESTIMATE L Bicycle Trail Near Reservoir Signage and interpretive display $ 5,000 j! OWN Read/bike path (paving only 12' wide) $16,800 Relocate fencing at reservoir $11,200 New fencing at reservoir $ 9,000 4 gates S 1,200 Raw Construction Cost $43,200 X 1.46 (taxes, fees, mobilization and contingencies) $63,072 Rest Stop tv 4 picnic tables $ 2,232 V- Bicycle stand $ 765 Litter receptacles $ 500 Lighting $ 4,000 Foot path from reservoir to rest stop S 1,250 $ 8,747 Raw Construction Cost X 1.46 (multiplier) $12,770 % _7 0 IN A, Stair Tower Fill Fishing Pier Ramps Down Pedestrian overpass Across Railroad Tracks Exist. Railroad Tracks Platform at El. 40.0 (2) Removable (2) Fixed Bollards Service Access Control Point New Parking 120 Stalls 11' Wide Fool Path Exist. Vegetation 2 Lane Roadway 4-\ Decorative Entry - Overlook with Gazebo And Seasonal Color Planting with Arbor Night Gate Stroll Garden Boulevard Street Tree 8 Seasonal Color Planting Reorganize Existing Parking For Greater Efficiency Muk N 43 Stalls eo Btvd, U0 0 2550 100 200 Harborview Park Q) F-6iii-6MMMMaii! --- 1@ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I - - - t . 4 1 1 3 6668 14108 0236 1