6a Supp
ITEM NO: 6a Supp DATE OF MEETING: July 7, 2009 Lower Duwamish River Habitat Restoration PlanRestoration Plan Purpose of the PlanPurpose of the Plan Bringing together different stakeholder groups to identify habitat sitesid tif h bit t it A proliferation of habitat in the coming years Demonstrating that habitat will not be at the expense of maritime industry or other river usersp y Study AreaStudy Area The Nature of Port Land Ownership on the Riveron the River Terminals Ribbon Propertiesp Outreach Program -- ChronologyOutreach Program Chronology April - lunch meetings with businesses April - project open house in GeorgetownApril project open house in Georgetown June - lunch hour bus tour July - series of three planning workshops, Georgetowny p g p , g and South Park August - mail-back planning maps / surveys sent to businessesbusinesses November - 2nd open house for comments on draft plan December - SEPA comment period Outreach Program Indications of Success Adapted the structure of the outreach program with enhanced resultsenhanced results. Use of the internet 149 email addresses collectedemail addresses collected from website alone. Cases of businesses being g very supportive of habitat in proximity to their facilities. Plan ContentPlan Content 31 habitat sites in total EEven distribution of sitesdi t ib ti f it throughout study area Total of 70 acres of habitatTotal of 70 acres of habitat Translates to 30,000 lineal feet of shoreline Plan has demonstrated restoration and navigation can coexistcoexist. Two Changes to Stakeholder Input Received After the Public Process Maritime Business Stakeholder #1 Six parcels associated with the business based at 7318 4th Avenue S. 1000' of bank total. Business owner has requested eliminating all B i h t d li i ti ll habitat designations adjoining that property. Staff recommendation: No plan change. Maritime Business Stakeholder #2M iti B i St k h ld #2 Two parcels associated with the business based at 582 Riverside Dr. S. Business owner has requested eliminating all habitat designations adjoining that propertyhabitat designations adjoining that property. Staff recommendation: Upon learning of plans for new docks, staff recommends plan change to remove habitat adjoining both of the parcels (a total The January 13th Plan's Treatment of of 300' of removed habitat)of 300' of removed habitat). the Two Stakeholders (Figure 9, p. 40) Next Stepe t Step Return soon to Commission for adoption of plan as Port policyas Port policy. Summation Adopted plan will provide valuable framework Ad t d l ill id l bl f k once the implementation mechanisms are defineddefined.
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