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Housing development--Environmental aspects--Washington (State)--Bellingham

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Proposed Yew Street Uga Environmental Impact Assessment, Leah Grassl, Lester Johnstone, Andrew Majeske, Christian Shope, Erin Thorson Jan 2012

Proposed Yew Street Uga Environmental Impact Assessment, Leah Grassl, Lester Johnstone, Andrew Majeske, Christian Shope, Erin Thorson

College of the Environment Graduate and Undergraduate Publications

The purpose of this Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is to analyze the probable significant environmental impacts associated with annexation and increased development of the Yew Street corridor. The proposal will encompass the northern Yew Street UGA and southern Yew Street UGA Reserve. This document evaluates the impacts on elements of the natural and built environment. The most significant impact in the natural environment would be the degradation of water quality due to an increase in impervious surfaces. Two alternatives are presented, as well as required and recommended measures to mitigate significant impacts to the natural and built environments. Proposed Action …


Environmental Impact Assessment: Smith Gardens Slope Stabilization And Long Plat Applications, Wesley Dyer, Cory Fakkema, Corey Holloran, Hailey Morgan, Kaitlin Rogers, Christian Warman Apr 2011

Environmental Impact Assessment: Smith Gardens Slope Stabilization And Long Plat Applications, Wesley Dyer, Cory Fakkema, Corey Holloran, Hailey Morgan, Kaitlin Rogers, Christian Warman

College of the Environment Graduate and Undergraduate Publications

Smith Gardens, Inc is a supplier of garden products in the northwest. Operating as a family-owned business, owned by Terry and Carolyn Smith, the company has been functioning for over 100 years. The site (1265 Marine Drive) is located just outside the Urban Growth Area of Bellingham and is over 15 acres. There are two applications for this property: (1) a proposal to subdivide the parcel and build 15 new houses, and (2) to stabilize the bluff near Bellingham Bay, which is at the south tip of the property.


Samish Rezone: Environmental Impact Assessment, Philip Grant Bowman, Ryan Nicolas Joyner, Kelsey Erin Lorberau, Alexander Joseph Riedo Jan 2011

Samish Rezone: Environmental Impact Assessment, Philip Grant Bowman, Ryan Nicolas Joyner, Kelsey Erin Lorberau, Alexander Joseph Riedo

College of the Environment Graduate and Undergraduate Publications

The proposed action would rezone 113 acres between I5 and Samish Way from single family to multi-family in order to densely cluster newly constructed homes. This action would create approximately 245 homes, and urbanize the area.


Yew Street Urbanization: Environmental Impact Assessment (Eia), Alyssa Fritz, Patrick Danner, Renae Fisher, Reid Haefer, Emily Lewis Apr 2010

Yew Street Urbanization: Environmental Impact Assessment (Eia), Alyssa Fritz, Patrick Danner, Renae Fisher, Reid Haefer, Emily Lewis

College of the Environment Graduate and Undergraduate Publications

The proposed action is the development of approximately 545 acres located in the Yew Street area within the Lake Padden watershed. The area will be rezoned from R10 densities to UR3, UR4, RR2, and ROS. This will result in the urbanization of this area, which will include approximately 900 additional housing units.