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HomeMy WebLinkAboutres2009-026WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 2009 -184 CLEARANCES Initial Date Date Received in Council Office Agenda Date Assigned to: Originator: C E D MAR 2 4 2009 +E t i� 4 r COUNCIL 3/31/09 Introduction Division Head: 4/14/09 Hearing Dept. Head: Prosecutor: _ Purchasing/Budget: Executive: n TITLE OFD CUMENT: Resolution approving modifications to the 2008 Whatcom County Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution and Appendix A SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( X) NO SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( ) NO Should Clerk schedule a hearing? (X ) Yes ( ) NO Requested Date: SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: (If this item is an ordinance or requires a public hearing, you must provide the language for use in the required public notice. Be specific and cite RCW or WCC as appropriate. Be clear in explaining the intent of the action.) Resolution approving modifications to the 2008 Whatcom County Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan. COMMITTEE ACTION: COUNCIL ACTION: 3/31/2009: Introduced 4/14/2009: Council Approved 7 -0 Res. 2009 -026 Related County Contract #: Related File Numbers: AB 2008 =213 Ordinance or Resolution Number. Res. 2009 -026 Please Note: Once adopted and signed, ordinances and resolutions are available for viewing and printing on the County's website at: www.co.whatcom.wa.us /council. SPONSORED BY: Consent PROPOSED BY: Parks INTRODUCTION DATE: 3/31/09 RESOLUTION # 2009 -026 RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO THE 2008 WHATCOM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan was adopted by the County Council on May 20th 2008; and WHEREAS, there were identified technical corrections and references that required a review and assessment with various property owners; and WHEREAS, Parks & Recreation staff have met with the various parties, reviewed their requests and recommend the following items be amended in the plan; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Whatcom County Council that the Whatcom County Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan is amended as follows with the amendments shown in exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference: 1. Page 27, Map reference- Conservation Forestlands: #18 Lummi Mountain is deleted 2. Paize 29, Proposed Forestland Acquisitions: " #18 Lummi Mountain Lummi Island NRCA- In association with the WA NDR- acquire development rights to the private forestlands located between state forest ownership on Lummi Mountain. Preserve the forests and extend access trail around the mountain and between the ferry landing and Reil Harbor Beach- the Lummi Island Natural Resource Conservation Area (NRCA)" is deleted. 3. Page 38, Map reference- Conservation Native American Places of Significance: #8 Lummi Island Village Point is deleted. 4. Page 39, Proposed Native America Sites of Significance: " #8 Lummi Island Village Point In association with Lummi Indian Nation- develop boat ramp, hand carry launch sites, waterfront access sites and trails, and interpretive facilities near the original village site on Lego Bay Road" is deleted. 5. Page 64, Privately Owned Inventory " #67 Lovers Bluff Privately owned shoreline access site located off Legoe Bay Road on the west side of Lummi Island overlooking Legoe Bay" is deleted. 6. Page 64, Privately Owned Inventory " #71 Governor's Point Privately owned shoreline access site located at the end of Pleasant Bay Road on Governor's point on Chuckanut Bay provides parking, picnic, and shoreline trail facilities" is deleted. 7. Page 65, Saltwater Access Sites: " #67 Lover's Bluff Lummi Island in association with the Lummi Island Land Trust- acquire development rights to Lovers Bluff. Preserve the shoreline and provide access trails to the beach" is deleted. 8. Pages 66 and 67, Map Reference- Waterfront Access Points Saltwater: #67 Lovers Bluff and #71 Governor's Point is deleted. 9. Page 73, Privately Owned Inventory: " #28 Point Migley Privately owned shoreline access site located on West Shore/Nugent Drive on Point Migley on Lummi Island with hand -carry capability" is deleted. 10. Page 73, Privately Owned Inventory " #29 Bellingham Yacht Club- Privately owned property located in Inati Bay on the east side of Lummi Island off Seacreast Drive with hand - carry capability" is deleted. 11. Page 74, Proposed hand -carry access site saltwater: " #35 Lovers Bluff Lummi Island - In association with the Lummi Island Land Trust acquire development rights to Lovers Bluff and develop hand -carry access" is deleted. 12. Page 74, Whatcom County and Other Participants: " #32 Governor's Point Privately owned shoreline access site located at the end of Pleasant Bay Road on Governor's Point on Chuckanut Bay with hand -carry capability" is deleted. 13. Page 75, Map 124, Reference- Hand launch -carry ramps- launch sites - saltwater: " #10 Village Point - Lummi Island Develop boat #28 Point Migley, #32 ramp near the original village site on Lego Bay Road" is deleted. Governor's Point and #35 Lovers Bluff is deleted. 14. Page 77, 124, Freshwater launch boat ramps- launch ramps: " #10 Village Point - Lummi Island Develop boat launch ramp near the original village site on Lego Bay Road" is deleted. 15. Page 78 -79, Map reference- Boatlaunch ramps- freshwater & saltwater: #10 Village Point is deleted. 16. Page 80, boat launch Page Proposed 124, boat launch -use trails: ramps- Saltwater: " #12 Village Point - Lummi Island Develop a site on Lego Bay Road" is deleted. ramp near the original village 17. Page 98, Map reference- Saltwater trail /Cascade Marine Trail: #34 Inati Yacht Club, #37 Governor's Point and #39 Lover's Bluff is deleted. 18. Page 101, Saltwater trail access site: " #34 Inati Bay Yacht Club Privately owned property located in Inati Bay on the east side of Lummi Island off Seacrest Drive with hand -carry capability. #37 Governor's Point - Privately owned shoreline access site located at the end of Pleasant Bay Road on Governor's Point on Chuckanut Bay with hand -carry capability" is deleted. 19. Page 102, Saltwater trail access sites " #39 Lovers Bluff Lummi Island In association with the Lummi Island Land Trust- acquire development rights to Lovers Bluff and designate hand carry access" is deleted. 20. Page 124, Miles of day -use trails: " #30 Toad/Emerald Lake Trail Dirt hiking trail from Britton Road turn -off to Toad Lake access and fishing dock" is deleted (trail no longer exists). 21. Page 127, Miles of day use trails: " #62 Dirt hiking trail to be developed form Village Point north around Point Migley then south on Seacreast Drive and across the island and through private forestlands to Carter Point then north." is deleted and revised to read "Develop trails where appropriate on Lummi Island ". 22. Whatcom County Park Plans Section (218)- Lake Whatcom Park South (Hegg Park and Zobrist and Richards Properties): "Develop rustic cabins, recreational vehicle campground, and possibly a lodge facility with meeting rooms, educational exhibits and other family and large group retreat activities" is deleted. 23. Appendix C page C -10: C.4 Private Land Ownership " #7 Point Migley- Privately owned shoreline access site location on West Shore/Nugent Drive on Point Migley on Lummi Island provides shoreline access, trails and parking." is deleted.. " #8 Inati Bay Yacht Club- "Privately owned property located in Inati Bay on the east side of Lummi Island off Seacrest Drive provides access to a system of shoreline trials." is deleted. " #9 Lover's Bluff- Privately owned shoreline access site located off Lego Bay Road on the west side of Lummi Island overlooking Legoe Bay." is deleted. " #13 Governor's Point- Privately owned shoreline access site located at the end of Pleasant Bay Road on Governor's Point on Chuckanut Bay provides parking, picnic and shoreline trail facilities." is deleted. APPROVED this 14th day of April 12009 .. 0 . 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Whatcom County Acres'` 1 Canyon Lake In association with the Whatcom Land Trust Community Forest - acquire development rights along Canyon Creek Road corridor between Mosquito Lake Road and Canyon Lake Community Forest to preserve woodlands and riparian habitat along Canyon Creek. 4 Sumas Mountain - Acquire development rights to the property Ostrom Property located adjacent to the Ostrom Property. Preserve the farmstead, woodlands, and in association with. DNR, develop access trails and a trailhead to Sumas Mountain. 17 Lily Point - Point In association with Point Roberts R &RD - Roberts acquire development rights to the parcel located at the end of Seacliff Road to reserve the shoreline and woodland bluff. .Lu. mrn.i_I c.lnnd Q rights to thefriaate «PIRGA fe re C 1u ;J 5,1vcca ca bet Pc e „ Stiee - L vresr fa sts and ..J :1_ _J S - Reel -I Iarber Beaeh the 6ammi - island - 19 Nooksack River - Acquire development rights to the north Lynden bank of the Nooksack River off River Road at Fishtrap Creek. Preserve the woodlands and riverfront and develop access trails and interpretive exhibits. 20 Nooksack River - Acquire a trail easement on private and DNR South Fork /Acme properties to link the East Acme and Overby Farm Properties. Preserve the riverfront and woodlands. 21 Lake Samish In association with the Whatcom Land Trust Greenway - and DNR - acquirg development and logging Bellingham rights to preserve the scenic woodland cover of the forestlands located along the 1 -5 corridor from Skagit County to Lakeway Drive. 29 Chapter 3: Plan elements - regional Whatcom County Park, Recreation & Open Space Plan ak \� )\ L-IJC* u C _ � Q � _ .� a � 0 � \ `2 � � \7 %ptf� � m a t3 %o$ &L E2 &a/ ��azu mtw \ /£ � \§ / 3 Cl. •Q) «@$y 4 - �§ES,( \�� } ® #f$ %Z \) /3// �a>» \ m / P-4 Number of Native American sites 3 Maritime Heritage 11.2 -acre multi -use park located on 1 Park - Whatcom Whatcom Creek between Holly and DuPoint Creek Streets. Native American salmon harvesting site and place of potlatch importance. Currently developed with fish hatchery, fishing area, and interpretive area with new totem poles. Blaine r 4 WWTP - 2.0 -acre original proposed site for new 1 Wastewater wastewater treatment plant on Semiahmoo Treatment Plant- Spit found to contain Native American burial Semiahmoo Spit qrounds and archaeological artifacts. The following sites provide significant Native American archaeological and cultural conservancy potentials that may be protected through easements, land use agreements, or acquisitions subject to appropriate feasibility studies with public And private participants. Number of Native American sites Whatcom Countv with other varticinants 3 S Lily Point - Point In association with Point Roberts P &RD - 1 Roberts acquire development rights to the parcel at the end of Seacliff Road. Preserve archaeological sites and develop interpretive trails along the shoreline and upper bluff. 6 Nooksack River - Acquire development rights to the north 1 Lynden bank of the Nooksack River at Fisht'rap Creek - a Native American fishing ground. Preserve woodlands, riverfront and develop access trails and interpretive exhibits. 7 Cherry Point - Acquire development rights to the parcel 1 Midden Site located on Cherry Point. Preserve archaeological sites, and develop access and interpretive trails along the shoreline. iat+e„,;ti i� L- Ir+c�iara- t��Wi+er� 1- asset- �r...... liamidearry Total proposed additional Native American sites 0 he following sites provide significant historical railroad conservancy potentials. Number of railroad historical sites Whatcom Countv 5 1 Bayview Marine 1.4 -acre watertront property located on 1 (Boulevard Park) Bellingham Bay in downtown Bellingham including portions of the former Bellingham Bay & British Columbia (BBBC) Railroad corridor that have been developed into the South Bay Trail. The property is leased to Bellingham for a waterfront park connecting with Taylor Dock. The park has been improved with a trail, interpretive exhibit, benches, and picnic tables. 39 Chapter 3: Plan elements - regional Whatcom County Park, Recreation & Open Space Plan Saltwater arracc citvc 62 Birch Point Privately owned shoreline access located off 1 Semiahmoo Drive and Birch Point Road overlooking Birch Bay and the Georgia Strait. 63 Cherry Point Beach Privately owned shoreline access site located 1 at the end of Henry Road on Cherry Beach provides access to shoreline trails and viewpoints of Geor is Strait. 64 Unick Road Access Privately owned shoreline access site located 1 at the end of Unick Road north of Neptune Beach provides access to shoreline trails and viewpoints of Georgia Strait. 65 Point Migley Privately owned shoreline access site located 1 on West Shore /Nugent Drive on Point Migley on Lummi island provides shoreline access trails and parking. 66 Bellingham Yacht Leased property located in Inati Bay on the 1 Club east side of Lummi Island off Seacrest Drive. 84 6@98@ Say ptsad SR the West gid@ 99 68 Bancroft Road Privately owned shoreline access site located 1 Access at the end of Bancroft Road at Marietta overlooking Bellingham Bay provides parking and access to a shoreline trail. 69 Locust Road Privately owned shoreline access site located 1 Access at the end of Locust Road overlooking Bellingham Bay provides parking and access to a shoreline trail. 70 Clark's Point Open Privately owned shoreline access and open 1 Space space property located on Fieldstone Road on Clarks Point overlooks Chuckanut and Bellingham Bays with views of Lummi and the San ,Juan Islands. The site provides access to the trail system paralleling the BNSF railroad tracks around Chuckanut Bay. zt_C.ove FIR _or!c_f gi .t Pri•Sat@ly r4hAFea FF}e- IeEa #Fd 1- G Red- aECasS site �t tho @." d ..F DI„ -..-., ..t Qom,. D..;.J .. !- nvnrnnF pQ*pt nn Qi1r! /@Rwt S pF@1vcide,&P Total existing launch sites - saltwater 71 Proposed access site - saltwater The following sites with saltwater shoreline may be provided access through easements, land use agreements, or acquisitions subject to appropriate feasibility studies with public and private participants. Whatcom C Saltwater access sites 6 10 Semiahmoo Spit In association with Blaine - acquire 1 Blaine development rights to the spit property located northeast of the existing park, Preserve the tidelands, extend the shoreline trails, and develop a bird watching blind and interpretive exhibit. 61 Lily Point - Point In association with Point Roberts R &RD - 1 Roberts acquire development rights to the parcel located at the end of Seacliff Road and develop access and interpretive trails along the shoreline and upper bluff. 64 Chapter 3: Plan elements - regional Whatcom County Park, Recreation & Open Space Plan J 16 Saltwater access sites Saltwater access and overlook to be 1 °'� I_aSe7 Waterway Park FF kaasseciatiem access from Roeder Avenue and Bellwether > itk Marine Drive tke 75 Ltiwrri Island Saltwater viewpoint to be provided to 1 Bellingham Bay band 80 }- s Tilbury Cement oi„FF PFeSeFal. tke SkGFelime aFid IS ide 76 Squalicum - GP 72 Point Whitehorn - In association with Northwest P &RD - 1 Birch Bay acquire development rights to the shoreline properties located around the point. Waterway for boating access. Preserve the tidelands and extend a Squalicum - shoreline trail between Cherry Point and Birch Bay. 73 Cherry Point Acquire development rights to shoreline 1 properties located at the street ends at Avenue for fishing, swimming, and trail Powder Plant Road, Henry Road, and Aldergrove Road. Preserve the shorelines linkage. and develop access trails to the beach and GP Plant Site between Cherry Point and Point Whitehorn. 74 Portage Island In association with the Lummi Indian Nation 1 shoreline boardwalks along Whatcom Creek - designate an appropriate access plan for the island. Port of Bellingham 5 16 Squalicum - Q Saltwater access and overlook to be 1 Waterway Park developed on the end of I &J Waterway with access from Roeder Avenue and Bellwether 79 Marine Drive Way. 75 Fairhaven - Saltwater viewpoint to be provided to 1 Bellingham Bay undeveloped park fora picnic facility 80 Squalicum - trailhead located in the area between Tilbury Cement Douglas Avenue and Boulevard Park. 76 Squalicum - GP Saltwater access to be provided at existing 1 81 Lagoon wastewater treatment lagoon on Whatcom Revolving Fund Waterway for boating access. 77 Squalicum - Saltwater access to be provided to street -end 1 Cornwall Avenue into Bellingham Bay at the end of Cornwall Avenue for fishing, swimming, and trail linkage. 78 GP Plant Site Saltwater access to be provided in system of 1 shoreline boardwalks along Whatcom Creek Waterway and around the site. Bellinaham 4 33 Little Squalicum Port, county, and city properties to be 1 Park Shoreline consolidated to create continuous shoreline . access to fishing and swimming beach. 79 Marine Drive Saltwater access site to be acquired off 1 Access Marine Drive north of Airport to public tidelands along Bellingham Bay. 80 Squalicum - Saltwater access to be provide to recently 1 Tilbury Cement acquired pier into Bellingham Bay with Pier access from Marine Drive. 81 Waterfront Saltwater access sites to be acquired (sites 1 Revolving Fund to be determined) along Bellingham Bay to create a continuous frontage from Little S ualicum Creek to Marine Park. Total proposed access sites - saltwater .AQL1FLU MMU- curry ruuncn Urea _1re,)ornwater The following sites provide access to regionally significant freshwater hand -carry launch sites for kayak, canoe, and other hand -carry craft. 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Park includes some Port and - -- - - County properties managed by the City, 21 Old Colony Wharf 0.2 -acre historic site of Old Colony Wharf - a 1 major landing for steamers and fishing boats with hand-carry access. Blaine 1 22 Marine Park 8.6 -acre waterfront park located across from 1 Blaine Marina with shoreline on Semiahmoo Bay and hand-carry access. WA Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 1 23 Lummi Island 2,805 linear feet of public tidelands located 1 Beach 224 on the northeast side of Lummi Island off Nugent Road adjacent to the old county ferry dock right -of -way with eelgrass and clam beds. The site is accessible by boat or by way of the county-owned ferry dock. WA Parks & Recreation Commission (P &RC) 2 24 Birch Bay State 193.2 -acre multi -use waterfront park on 1 Park Birch Bay and Terrell Creek with a gravel boat ramp, and hand-carry access. 25 Larrabee State 2,683.0 -acre multi -use state park located off 1 Park Chuckanut Drive on Wildcat Cove overlooking Chuckanut Bay and the San Juan Islands with 2 boat launching ramps and hand-carry access. Privateiv owned 7 26 Lily Point Access Privately owned property located at the south end of Apa Road on Point Roberts with capability. 27 Unick Road Access Privately owned shoreline access site located I at the d of Unick •... north of Neptune :- capability. .__ ._ Vim- 11111WI _..:.......ate INQUA&WALELCALLUAIRLAULEW - -- - - 73 Chapter 3: Plan elements - regional Whatcom County Park, Recreation & Open Space Plan Saltwater hand-carry launch sites 30 Bancroft Road Privately owned shoreline access site located 1 Access at the end of Bancroft Road at Marietta overlooking Bellingham Bay with hand -carry capability. 31 Locust Road Privately owned shoreline access site located 1 Access at the end of Locust Road overlooking Bellinaham Bav with hand -carry capability. •...��LL •Rl1 4d \'i'1'.l1 \i t'rV VJGN /INRN"L.NIr N46CJJ J1LGJ JNILVVNLLir The following sites with regionally significant saltwater hand -carry launch site capability for kayak, canoe, and other hand -carry craft may be provided access through easements, land use agreements, or acquisitions subject to appropriate feasibility studies with public and private participants. Saltwater hand -carry launch sites Whatcom County and other participants 3 33 Point Whitehorn - In association with Northwest P &RD - 1 Birch Bay acquire development rights to the shoreline properties located around the point and develop hand-carry access. 34 Cherry Point Acquire development rights to shoreline 1 properties located at the street ends at Powder Plant. Road, Henry Road, and Aldergrove Road and develop hand -carry access. 11 Squalicum - 18J Hand -carry launch site to be developed at 1 Waterway Park the end of I &J Waterway with access from Roeder Avenue and Bellwether Way. 12 Squalicum - Little Hand -carry launch site to be developed next 1 Squalicum Beach• to mill at the end of Roeder Avenue. 37 Squalicum - GP Hand -carry launch site.to be developed into 1 Lagoon Whatcom Waterway and /or BP Lagoon with access from F Street. 38 Squalcium - Hand -carry launch site to be developed into 1 Cornwall Avenue Bellingham Bay from Cornwall Avenue. 39 Squalicum - BP Hand -carry launch sites to be developed 1 Plant Site along the Whatcom Waterway and around the plant shoreline. E Hand -carry launch site to be developed into Whatcom Waterway from Old Colony Wharf 40 Marine Drive Hand -carry launch site to be developed into 1 Bellingham Bay from access site north of Airport on Marine Drive, 41 Citizens Dock - Hand -carry launch site to be developed into 1 Central Avenue Whatcom Waterway from Central Avenue at old Citizens Dock landina. 74 Chapter 3: Plan elements - regional Whatcom County Park, Recreation & Open Space Plan r \) to \\ /k \ . o \ \ } ( \ %Q °° / & tt � \/ \ \ \( �\\ //\ \ \ « \ cl \\� w�a 3 §$ s -ts / s 3 %u i < / C) \ \}. %)% (§(� \j \\ (ZS- 772 �a�m» mw00 0) o ��amm >mmm# § ]Ln »� \ G \ \ %k \)�. �s /#\. fG%x13 % %wSZC « « }\4. ki 34253 AAj »I- ��w mo N a e � rq � mm< 33\ � = � j $ § \ � , i: , a % za- ± COQ ) I tsQ « , , 'ra �§\�\% \\ /\% ® 5EE�b ua \\ ± % $ $ra z3 Is \ m@m«�Z%mao2 / 22y2»\»2%%% @ ES Q \ [� / : \ \ J_SZ :CL * / \z ca sww (( =2mmoS. wE,,,,w �\ \ \ } /�c)rs wmmcz �j»»G2 <�@ �am #amwmm2e Freshwater boat launrh ramm iota! proposed boat launch ramps - kreshwater Existing boat launch ramps - saltwater The following sites provide access to regionally significant saltwater boat launch ramps. Whatcom Countv 7 Saltwater boat launch ramps 2 1 Lighthouse Marine 20.5 -acre multi -use park site located on the 2 Park southwest point of Point Roberts on Marine and Edwards Drive on the Strait of Georgia with a 2 -lane boat launch ramp with a 140 - foot long finger pier into the Georgia Strait 11 Fishtrap Creek Acquire and develop boat launch ramp on a 1 Park - Nooksack regional multi -use park site on River Road. River - L nden 2 12 Nooksack River Acquire and develop boat launch ramp on a 1 Park - Everson regional multi -use park site on Abbot and Noon Roads. 13 Lake Whatcom Develop'a non- motorized'bbat ramp on 1 North - North Shore Drive. Bellingham restrooms. 14 Lake Whatcom Develop swimming beach, boat launch ramp 1 0.8 -acre boat launch ramp located on the South - Sudden and dock on South Bay Drive. Develop a Creek Lagoon Boat Valley satellite hand -carry launch and campsite on Launch the southeast shoreline. 15 Dittrich Park - Develop hand -carry launch site, swimming 1 buoys are anchored off shore from May to East Lake Samish beach and access site on East Lake Samish October for transient boats. Launching Drive. iota! proposed boat launch ramps - kreshwater Existing boat launch ramps - saltwater The following sites provide access to regionally significant saltwater boat launch ramps. Whatcom Countv 7 Saltwater boat launch ramps 2 1 Lighthouse Marine 20.5 -acre multi -use park site located on the 2 Park southwest point of Point Roberts on Marine and Edwards Drive on the Strait of Georgia with a 2 -lane boat launch ramp with a 140 - foot long finger pier into the Georgia Strait for day use. Port of Bellingham 5 2 Blaine Harbor 50.0 acres of land improvements includes 2 marine support and dry boat storage facility, 2 public boat launch ramps, transient boat moorage, pump -out, parking areas, and restrooms. 3 Fairhaven - Padden 0.8 -acre boat launch ramp located on the 1 Creek Lagoon Boat south end of Bellingham Bay with access Launch across BNSF tracks from 5th Street. Mooring buoys are anchored off shore from May to October for transient boats. Launching access is subject to tides and is affected by continued silting from Padden Creek. 4 Squalicum - 3.5 -acre boat launch ramps located inside 2 Harbor Boat Squalicum Harbor with access from Roeder Launch Avenue and Bellwether Way. tumor► Nation 1 5 Sandy Point Marina located at the end of Sucia Drive on 1 Marina Sandy Point provides wet moorage berths and a boat launch ramp and hoist. The site is under federal trust as part of the Lummi Indian Reservation. Bellingham 1 6 Boulevard Park 20.5 -acre multi -use park located on 0 Bellingham Bay off Bayview Drive with day - use boat dock. 7 Old Colony Wharf Historic boat landing located on Whatcom 0 Waterwav with floatinq platform. 77 Chapter 3: Plan elements - regional Whatcom County Park, Recreation & Open Space Plan mmwmaa %w� 9$) \E /m / ƒ� rL M� m SZ, { /::s \ w � �» zs ] ^ nmrb & ( / % U, w 9E2 �}\ \ \\ /2\ ]\/ %$« E(\ ƒ %} � I � 0 Q � � � � A � � R L41� §\ {2k ~� �Q m @ •x� �$ / \/ ~ �\ $ R�2 )� o� \\ z e§ \k \\ a/ r I ƒ [\ \&z ]\\ kf kS f k �3 t } ° °/ / \\ \'r is CL. k / / /\/ 22 «•w%$% \] v. e �aa»�x @ ~ ® -2/2\ ¥ � E « 2 \ v "\ �■2 4§« � ~ kt §) \s @?' t a� ]ik «2 � ` oC ,w §\ %( { \ \sz Ln 2 ,@ ,CS C » >5,r4 mQ, «� of \7G��u� ƒ /7t2im co Rm#amw00 m\ Proposed boat launch ram s saltwater The following sites with regionally significant saltwater boat launch ramp capability may be provided access through easements, land use agreements, or acquisitions subject to appropriate feasibility studies with public and private participants. Saltwater boat launch ramps 3 Fairhaven - Saltwater boat launch ramps -2 8 Pacific Concrete - Recently acquired pier extending into 1 boat Tilbury Pier Bellingham Bay adjacent to Little Squalicum launch ramps - mooring buoys will remain Creek with day-use boat landing. WA Parks & Recreation Commission (P &RC) 3 9 Birch Bay State 193.2 -acre multi -use waterfront park on 1 -2 Park Birch Bay and Terrell Creek with a gravel and parking overflow onto Bellwether Way boat ramp. 10 Larrabee State 2,780.0 -acre multi -use state park located off 2 Park Chuckanut Drive on Wildcat Cove overlooking Chuckanut Bay and the San Juan Islands with 2 boat launching ramps on Squalicum - GP Boat launch ramps to be developed into Wildcat Cove. Total existina boat launch rarnns - saltwater 12 Proposed boat launch ram s saltwater The following sites with regionally significant saltwater boat launch ramp capability may be provided access through easements, land use agreements, or acquisitions subject to appropriate feasibility studies with public and private participants. Saltwater boat launch ramps 3 Fairhaven - Silting problem and difficult railroad access -2 significant wet and dry moorage, transient Padden Creek may force closure of this site for powerboat. boat launch Lagoon Boat launch ramps - mooring buoys will remain other Launch viable. 4 Squalicum Harbor Inner harbor marine congestion and traffic -2 Boat Launch and parking overflow onto Bellwether Way and Roeder Avenue may force relocation of this facility. 13 Squalicum - GP Boat launch ramps to be developed into 2 Lagoon Whatcom Waterway and /or GP Lagoon with access from F Street. 14 Squalicum - Boat launch ramps to be developed into 2 Cornwall Bellingham Bay from the end of Cornwall Avenue. Lumm► ivation 2 15 Lummi Bay Marina Boat launch ramp may be developed into 2 Lummi Bay by the Lummi Nation. Port of Bellingham 2 16 Hale Passage East Boat launch ramp may be developed on the 2 east shore of Lummi Island by private parties - does not conform with land use plans. Total proposed launch ramps - saltwater 7 The following sites provide regionally significant wet and dry moorage, transient moorage, and boat launch hoist, and other services. 80 Chapter 3: Plan elements - regional Whatcom County Park, Recreation & Open Space Plan \ � tz , s ts /\\\ 2f %a\ CA. CL. mom .m o (z o � aN# ) ) k \\ j /$ƒ j \ \%\t Q a) zs zs zs 2 :3zsS � 's-t5 e u) 01 a �am#mmo **22». j I ;\ «3 ff 2 %uQauaCL m� ko &<mo�e> m� waaem>m» m�, \ t3 4 . » �� \% «a \\ \� / \�z \ / \& \ /*�) / \r / ©W \(sCEO4* \ 1C ki qj > 2\ \ /2\ &- 3a�wwzs EA /]$//772$/ K2±» /»o»m \ � � a « ,® aoa\ /kt±§�± ]2CLZsan 2`i / �s( \ &£ {i$ \2 2\ \»ts 131k% �Q. Ln Ga@�R@d22 m N.2m »a'ko w 22 Q . \ 2 «a �. \:co §0-\ /§k� .. ®a. \ }®jZ :z Q 2\ �,7 ,,cs,®@ :3 :z0 /2 %m m� 2,%E \aE «� © $f[ \;\?.kK ( &< �a» «mmw<a\ q � access site 24 Fish Point Park 2.0 -acre shoreline access site located off 1 Lummi Shore Drive with hand -carry capability. 25 Portage Island Shoreline access site located on the west 1 shore of Portage Island accessible by boat only with trail access to Portage Island beaches. Bellingham 3 26 Old Colony Wharf 0.2 -acre historic site of Old Colony Wharf - a 1 major landing for steamers and fishing boats with hand-carry access. 27 Boulevard Park 20.5 -acre multi -use site with boat dock and 1 hand -carry launch located on Bellingham Bay off Ba view Boulevard. 28 Chuckanut Bay 111.5 -acre natural area preserves and 1 North, South, and tidelands located on Chuckanut Bay with Tidelands access from Chuckanut Drive and hand -carry launch capability. 29 Lummi Island Public tidelands located on the northeast 1 Beach 224 side of Lummi Island off Nugent Road adjacent to the old county ferry dock right - of -way with eelgrass and claming beds. The site is accessible by boat or by way of the county -owned ferry dock access right- of -way. n 30 Lily Point Access Privately owned property located at the 1 south end of Apa Road on Point Roberts provides shoreline access overlooking Semiahmoo Bay and Blaine Harbor with hand-carry capability. 31 Cherry Point Beach Privately owned shoreline access site located 1 at the end of Henry Road on Cherry Beach with hand-carry capability. 32 Unick Road Access Privately owned shoreline access site located 1 at the end of Unick Road north of Neptune Beach with hand-carry capability. 33 Point Migley Privately owned shoreline access site located 1 on West Shore /Nugent Drive on Point Migley on Lummi Island with hand-Carr ca abilit . •6lorb wn the eas- sIG&AWf H"im'miT5ldmel left estw off , 35 Bancroft Road Privately owned shoreline access site located 1 Access at the end of Bancroft Road at Marietta in Bellingham Bay with hand-carry capability. 36 Locust Road Privately owned shoreline access site located 1 Access at the end of Locust Road overlooking Bellingham Bay with hand-carry capability. 129 i n t — e�! � k�e�eaa i Tr„�,,r -e4vp r+e- a�e��s -s xe-le ca� e d -a FIR e vim taxt.)uny %ahwacer trau access sties �Zvl Proposed saltwater,trail..gccess sites The following sites may be acquired, designated, and improved to provide water trail access for kayak, canoe, and other hand -carry craft through easements, land 701 Chapter 3: Plan elements - regional Whatcom County Park, Recreation & Open Space Plan use agreements, or acquisitions subject to appropriate feasibility studies with public and private participants. Saltwater trail access sites Whatcom County 2 38 Point Whitehorn - In association with Northwest P &RD - 1 Birch Bay acquire development rights to the shoreline properties located around the point and designate hand -carry access. 1Q 20 Squalicum - I &J Develop hand -carry launch at the end of I &J 1J 3 Waterway Park Waterway with access from Roeder Avenue into Whatcom 1 and Bellwether Way. Colon 40 Fairhaven - Boat Improve hand -carry launch into Bellingham 1 into Bellingham 1 Launch Bay. of Airport on 41 Squalicum- GP Develop hand -carry launch into Whatcom 1 45 Lagoon Develop hand -carry Waterway and /or BP Lagoon with access site into 1 Central Avenue from F Street. from Central 42 Squalcium - Develop hand -carry launch into Bellingham 1 Cornwall Avenue Bay from Cornwall Avenue. trail access sites 43 Squalicum - GP Develop hand -carry launch along the 1 Plant Site Whatcom Waterway and around the plant shoreline. ..�,.... .,H,., 3 26 Old Colony Wharf Develop hand -carry launch into Whatcom 1 Waterway from Old Colon Wharf at C Street. 44 Marine Drive Develop hand -carry launch into Bellingham 1 Bay from access site north of Airport on Marine Drive. 45 Citizens Dock - Develop hand -carry launch site into 1 Central Avenue Whatcom Waterway from Central Avenue at old Citizens Dock landin . Total proposed saltwater trail access sites 10 102 Chapter 3: Plan elements - regional Whatcom County Park, Recreation & Open Space Plan Milac of day -ucv tvnilc 15 Chuckanut Mtn - Dirt trail spur from Hemlock Trail east to 0.4 high water seasons. Huckleberry Point Huckleberry Point Viewpoint providing vistas Trail of Sehome Hill and Lake Padden. hiking 16 Chuckanut Mtn - Dirt trail from North Lost Lake Trail across 1.2 Sala[ Trail Larrabee State Park through the cliffs and mail SHRem Read fum cif€ to 1-9 dense forest of Chuckanut Mountain between Hemlock and North Lost Lake Trails. 17 Chuckanut Mtn - Dirt trail spur from Salal Trail south to 0.7 Mountain Trails Madrone Crest Madrone Crest viewpoint. " Birch Street on the north, and Padden Lake Trail Park and Galbraith Lane on the south - user 18 Chuckanut Mtn - Dirt trail from Old Samish Road south to 2.5 Ridge Trail state park along the ridge line to South Lost Pine, & Cedar Hemlock Trail and Cedar and Pine Lakes with Lakes Trail primitive campsites around the lake and old railroad grades. 19 Chuckanut Mtn - Dirt trail from Arroyo Park and Hemlock Trail 4.6 North Lost Lake south through the heart of the Chuckanut Trail Mountain trail system to Lost Lake and Chuckanut Drive at Clayton Beach. 20 Samish Park Trail Dirt trail along shoreline and looped into 0.7 hillsides. 1.3 21 Squires Lake Trail Dirt hiking trails on an old railroad grade 3.7 from the trailhead on Old Highway 99 to viewpoints and fishing sites located around Squires Lake and Beaver Pond perimeter. 22 Canyon Lake Dirt trail around the lake to overlooks and 8.7 Community Forest old growth forest. 23 Ostrom Dirt trails from trailhead on South Pass Road Conservation Site onto school district interpretive sites and DNR lands on Sumas Mountain. 24 Silver Lake - Black Dirt trail from the horse camp at Silver Lake 1.7 Mountain Trail to Black Mountain. 25 Silver Lake Park - Dirt trail loop through Silver Lake Park. 1.0 Lookout Trail 26 Silver Lake Park - Gravel trail from the. horse camp to the main 0.4 Horse Camp Trail park facility in Silver Lake Park. 27 Smith & Northwest Dirt walking trail around the baseball and 1.1 Sports Complex soccer athletic field complex. 28 Stimpson Family Dirt hiking trails from trailhead on Lake 3.0 Nature Reserve Louise Road onto DNR, city, county, and land trust near Lake Whatcom. Washington State agencies �?-7 n 29 Bug Lake Trail Dirt walking trail around Bug Lake with 0.8 fishing access sites - may not be passable high water seasons. l() —during 9iFt hiking fFem mail SHRem Read fum cif€ to 1-9 31 DNR Lookout- Undesignated dirt mountain and single track 10.0 Galbraith trails complex across and around DNR and Mountain Trails private forestlands on Galbraith Mountain with access from Whatcom Creek Park and Birch Street on the north, and Padden Lake Park and Galbraith Lane on the south - user maintained. 32 Larrabee State Dirt hiking trail from Arroyo Park, Hemlock, 3.3 Park - Chuckanut and North Lost Lake Trails south through the Ridge Trail state park along the ridge line to South Lost Lake Trail. 124 Chapter 3: Plan elements - regional Whatcom County Park, Recreation & Open Space Plan Chuckanut Cedar Lakes to Lake Samish Park. South trail Mountain Trail to be developed from Arroyo Park south over East and South - Chuckanut Mountain to Pigeon Point and the continued Interurban Trail. 61 Olsen Property Dirt hiking trail to be developed from 5.0 trailhead on Lake Louise Road onto DNR and private forestlands on Lookout Mountain. 62 Lummi Island 12.0 . _.. _ I FF'9 4R —then ;,a;�,T= Develop trails where appropriate on Lummi Island Total proposed day -use trails miles 107.5 As described in section 3.5, the following multipurpose trail systems have been developed that provide day- hiking opportunities across the county on former railroad, logging road, and other established corridors. Multipurpose trail miles Whatcom County 30.8 1 -8 Whatcom County Existing multipurpose trail corridors include 30.8 Bay to Baker Trail from Maple Falls to Glacier, Nooksack River on Hovander Dike, Coast Millennium on Semiahmoo Spit, Interurban, Chuckanut Mountain Hemlock and Lost Lake, Lake Whatcom Hertz Trail and Squires Lake. lellin ham 12.1 9- Bay to Baker. Trail Existing multipurpose trail corridors include 12.1 13 - Bellingham Bay to Baker and Interurban in Bellingham, Segment South and North Bay Trails, Railroad Trail, and Whatcom Creek Trail Lower and Upper Segments. 'dtal existina multiaurvose trails 42.9 Proposed multipurpose trails As described in section 3.5, the following multipurpose trail system may be developed to provide day- hiking opportunities across the county subject to feasibility studies with appropriate public and private participants. The trails generally follow railroad, river dike, utility right -of way, and public road corridors, but may be relocated onto public and /or private property where owners approve. Whatcom Multipurpose trail miles 143.4 14- Whatcom County Complete and initiate development of the 143.4 _23 Trail Systems Bay to Baker and Millennium Coast Trails, Sandy Point Trail, Bellingham,Bay Trail, Lummi Island, Nooksack River, Lake Whatcom, and BNSF Rail Trails. .' 24 Semiahmoo- Complete trail development trom the end of 6.4 Drayton Harbor Semiahmoo Spit around the inner Drayton Loop Trail Harbor shoreline. L nden 5,4 25 BNSF Spur Trail Develop multipurpose rail trail from the Bay 5.4 to Baker Trail at Hampton parallel and south of BNSF Railroad track west to. Lynden. 127 Chapter 3: Plan elements - regional Whatcom County Park, Recreation & Open Space Plan buoys, landing platforms, and other improvements to support shared access to trailside picnic tables and shelters, local trails, and other activity areas. Consider designating a portion of the site for water trail overnight camping for hand -carry watercraft. Note Lake Whatcom serves as the drinking water supply for over half of the county's residents and as such, all proposed park activities must be evaluated in the context of their impact on water quality. In addition, parks activities need to be consistent with existing goals and policies of the .Joint Lake Whatcom Management Program. Various non - profit and private entities own a considerable amount of facilities within the county or close to county urban growth areas. Some of these facilities are available for public use for a membership, use fee, or special arrangement - all C -10 Appendix C: Opportunities Whatcom County Park, Recreation & Open Space Plan dramatic overlooks of Semiahmoo Bay. 2 Lily Point Access Privately owned property located at the south end of Apa Road on Point Roberts provides shoreline access overlooking Semiahmoo Bay and Blaine Harbor with trails, parking, and picnic opportunities. 3 California Creek Privately owned shoreline access site located Access along the banks of California Creek at the confluence with Drayton Harbor may provide shoreline access trails, parking, and picnic services. 4 Birch Point Privately owned shoreline access located off Semiahmoo Drive and Birch Point Road overlooking Birch Bay and the Georgia Strait. 5 Cherry Point Beach Privately owned shoreline access site located at the end of Henry Road on Cherry Beach provides access to shoreline trails and viewpoints of Geor is Strait. 6 Unick Road Access Privately owned shoreline access site located at the end of Unick Road north of Neptune Beach provides access to shoreline trails and of Georgia Strait. -viewpoints Gliib_ man the east side ef 6ummiw+s+Mi� ff-Seameiteff� - 10 Bancroft Road Privately owned shoreline access site located Access at the end of Bancroft Road at Marietta overlooking Bellingham Bay provides parking and access to a shoreline trail. 11 Locust Road Privately owned shoreline access site located Access at the end of Locust Road overlooking Bellingham Bay provides parking and' access to a shoreline trail. 12 Clark's Point Open Privately owned shoreline access and open Space space property located at the end of Fieldstone Road on Clarks Point overlooks Chuckanut and Bellingham Bays with views of Lummi and the San Juan Islands. The site provides access to the trail system paralleling the BNSF railroad tracks around Chuckanut Ba . Various non - profit and private entities own a considerable amount of facilities within the county or close to county urban growth areas. Some of these facilities are available for public use for a membership, use fee, or special arrangement - all C -10 Appendix C: Opportunities Whatcom County Park, Recreation & Open Space Plan