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Conditional Use Permit Justification
Appropriate Location: The proposed project intends to repair and retrofit an existing trestle bridge, that has
deteriorated and is need of repairs to allow for continued use of the bridge as a pedestrian trail and for the
future use as a multi-use trail as part of the ERC trail system.
Effect on adjacent properties: The project will occur within the same footprint of the existing bridge and will
have no effect on adjacent properties.
Compatibility: The proposed project is compatible with the existing use of the trestles as a trail system.
Parking: No parking will be created or removed as part of this project. Parking does not exist currently, and
repair of the trestle will not create an increased need for parking in the project vicinity.
Traffic: The project is not anticipated to increase new traffic trips for AM and PM times. There will be no change
in roadways or access to the trail system. No long-term impacts to traffic are anticipated as a result of this
project. Temporary changes in traffic may occur along Lake Washington Boulevard N and N 41st Street during
project construction. The repaired trestle will allow for long-term pedestrian use of the trail. A 6-foot tall chain-
link fence will be installed on each side of the walkway as a safety measure.
Noise, Light, and Glare: There will be no noise, light, or glare impacts as a result of the project.
Landscaping: No trees or woody shrubs will be removed for this project and adjacent vegetated areas will be
protected with high visibility fencing during construction. No landscaping is proposed for this project. Two,
approximately 200-square foot areas on the north east and south east ends of the bridge will be cleared for an
access road/wheel wash area. These areas will be re-seeded with native vegetation after repairs are completed.