Compilation Waterfront Citizen Comment February 2006

# Date Citizen/ Citizen Comments on New Whatcom Waterfront Planning – February 2006 to March 2006 Subject Rec'd Group Comments received after February 28, 2006 are located in a subsequent document dated March 2006. 2/28/2006 Addendum Wendy Dear Members of the Waterfront Advisory Group: 85 re: habitat Steffensen, Please consider this letter as an addendum to the letter written on 2-15-2005 regarding the draft plans. This letter is designed to assist you in issues for ReSources directing the drafting of the 5th consolidated plan. It consists of direct comments on each of the four plans and on common elements of the the draft of North plans. Once again, thank you for you time and effort on Bellingham's waterfront redevelopment process. consolidated Sound Green Seam plan Baykeeper 1) The wide swath of "green" surrounding the log pond is a great attribute. It is important that the area closest to the pond be planted and (See maintained as habitat, whereas the outer edges could be parkland. comment # 2) The road adjacent to the proposed marina appears to be a multi-use trail. This is appropriate. 64 for the 3) The over-water bridge should not be built over the waterway since it will be a pollution source. original Green Bank letter) 1) A primary street running along the proposed marina is not appropriate. If the marina is built, it is proposed to be a "clean" marina. Clearly, a road should not be allowed at its interface. Pearl Parks 1. Two roads ...