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Shoreline Master Program UpdateA self-guided tour of Olympia’s shorelines
MAP
BUDD BAY
CAPITOL LAKE
GRASS LAKE
KEN LAKE
PERCIVA
L CREE
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BLACK
LAKE
DITC
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WARD LAKE
CHAM
BERS LAKE
Harrison AveMud Bay Rd
Mottman Rd
Walnut Rd14th Ave
20th Ave Elliot Ave
Flora Vista Rd
26th Ave
Crestline Dr
21st Ave
Ken Lake Dr
Custer Way
Lakemore D
r4th Ave
5th Ave
Olympia AveMarket St
State Ave Martin Way
18th Ave14th Ave
22nd Ave
Morse-Merryman RdNorth St
Log Cabin Rd
Yelm HWY
Cleveland Ave
Sleater-Kinney Rd
College St
Paci�c Ave
Ho�m
an Rd
Wiggins Rd
Boulevard Rd
Cane Rd
Fones Rd
Henderson Blvd
Deschutes Pkw
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RW Johnson Blvd
Plum St
Water St
Marine D
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East Bay Dr
Eastside St
West Bay D
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Division St
Cooper Point Rd
Crosby Rd
Kaiser Rd
Black L
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Harrison AveMud Bay Rd
Mottman Rd
Walnut Rd14th Ave
20th Ave Elliot Ave
Flora Vista Rd
26th Ave
Crestline Dr
21st Ave
Ken Lake Dr
Custer Way
Lakemore D
r4th Ave
5th Ave
Olympia AveMarket St
State Ave Martin Way
18th Ave14th Ave
22nd Ave
Morse-Merryman RdNorth St
Log Cabin Rd
Yelm HWY
Cleveland Ave
Sleater-Kinney Rd
College St
Paci�c Ave
Ho�m
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Wiggins Rd
Boulevard Rd
Cane Rd
Fones Rd
Henderson Blvd
Deschutes Pkw
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RW Johnson Blvd
Plum St
Water St
Marine D
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East Bay Dr
Eastside St
West Bay D
r
Division St
Cooper Point Rd
Crosby Rd
Kaiser Rd
Black L
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BUDD BAY
CAPITOL LAKE
GRASS LAKE
KEN LAKE
PERCIVA
L CREE
K
BLACK
LAKE
DITC
H
WARD LAKE
CHAM
BERS LAKE
Harrison AveMud Bay Rd
Mottman Rd
Walnut Rd14th Ave
20th Ave Elliot Ave
Flora Vista Rd
26th Ave
Crestline Dr
21st Ave
Ken Lake Dr
Custer Way
Lakemore D
r
4th Ave
5th Ave
Olympia AveMarket St
State Ave Martin Way
18th Ave14th Ave
22nd Ave
Morse-Merryman RdNorth St
Log Cabin Rd
Yelm HWY
Cleveland Ave
Sleater-Kinney Rd
College St
Paci�c Ave
Ho�m
an Rd
Wiggins Rd
Boulevard Rd
Cane Rd
Fones Rd
Henderson Blvd
Deschutes Pkw
y
RW Johnson Blvd
Plum St
Water St
Marine D
r
East Bay Dr
Eastside St
West Bay D
r
Division St
Cooper Point Rd
Crosby Rd
Kaiser Rd
Black L
ake B
lvd
Harrison AveMud Bay Rd
Mottman Rd
Walnut Rd14th Ave
20th Ave Elliot Ave
Flora Vista Rd
26th Ave
Crestline Dr
21st Ave
Ken Lake Dr
Custer Way
Lakemore D
r
4th Ave
5th Ave
Olympia AveMarket St
State Ave Martin Way
18th Ave14th Ave
22nd Ave
Morse-Merryman RdNorth St
Log Cabin Rd
Yelm HWY
Cleveland Ave
Sleater-Kinney Rd
College St
Paci�c Ave
Ho�m
an Rd
Wiggins Rd
Boulevard Rd
Cane Rd
Fones Rd
Henderson Blvd
Deschutes Pkw
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RW Johnson Blvd
Plum St
Water St
Marine D
r
East Bay Dr
Eastside St
West Bay D
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Division St
Cooper Point Rd
Crosby Rd
Kaiser Rd
Black L
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TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION
WEST BAY1. WEST BAY MARINA & TUGBOAT ANNIES2. SMYTH LANDING3. FORMER INDUSTRIAL SITE4. WEST BAY PARK5. PORT LAGOON
PERCIVAL LANDING6. BAYVIEW, OLYMPIA YACHT CLUB, OYSTER HOUSE7. MARINA AND HARBOR HOUSE
PORT PENINSULA8. PORT TERMINAL9. NORTHPOINT SWANTOWN10. OLYMPIA AVENUE
EAST BAY11. EAST BAY RESIDENTIAL12. PRIEST POINT PARK
CAPITOL LAKE13. NORTH BASIN, MIDDLE BASIN & PERCIVAL LAGOON
LAKES AND STREAMS14. WARD LAKE15. CHAMBERS LAKE16. KEN LAKE17. GRASS LAKE18. PERCIVAL CREEK19. BLACK LAKE DRAINAGE DITCH
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INTRODUCTION 1
WELCOME!WELCOME!
This booklet was prepared as a self-guided tour of shorelines - streams, lakes, and marine water - that will be addressed in the SMP update. These water bodies include:
• Budd Inlet
• Ken Lake
• Grass Lake
• Ward Lake
• Chambers Lake
• Percival Creek
• Black Lake Drainage Ditch
This booklet provides locations for viewing shorelines subject to the SMP update. The numbers on the map at the front of this booklet correspond with viewing locations. The back side of each page is lined for note-taking.
INTRODUCTION 1
The City of Olympia has been in the process of updating its Shoreline Master Program (SMP) since 2009. The Planning Commission completed their work in the spring of 2012, and transmitted their recommendations to the City Council on June 19, 2012. Over the course of the next few months, the City Council will consider the June 2012 Draft; seek input from the community, businesses, and government entities; and direct staff to develop a final proposed SMP.
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WEST BAYWEST BAY
Existing Shoreline Conditions and Land Uses:• Highly altered shoreline as a result of upland fill and construction of the
marina and restaurant• Existing uses include a marina, restaurant, repair shop, viewing platform,
and Dunlap Towing• A portion of Tugboat Annie’s extends over the water
Points of Interest:• Some of Dunlap Towing operations can
be seen from the viewing platform on the north side of the restaurant
• Views of Priest Point Park, East Bay, Port Peninsula, and Downtown
OPC Proposed Shoreline Designation:• Urban Conservancy*
SMP Issues:• Height/setbacks: nonconforming structures,
potential limitations on future development
* The purpose of Urban Conservancy is to protect and restore ecological functions of sensitive lands within an urban environment, while still allowing a variety of compatible uses. The primary allowed uses are those that preserve the natural character of the area.
WEST BAY 3WEST BAY 3
WEST BAY MARINA & TUGBOAT ANNIESREACH: BUDD 3APARKING: WEST BAY MARINA
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Existing Shoreline Conditions and Land Uses:• Highly altered shoreline as a result of past filling• Shoreline armoring and Schneider Creek outfall at Smyth Landing• Existing uses include office/residential mixed use building (west side of
road), park and viewing platform, and marine construction operation (east side of road)
Points of Interest (from viewing platform):• Portion of marine construction
operation to north • Views of Priest Point Park, East Bay,
Port Peninsula, and Downtown
OPC Proposed Shoreline Designation:• Urban Conservancy
SMP Issues:• Degraded shoreline conditions• Heights/setbacks: nonconforming
structures, potential limitations on future development
WEST BAY 5WEST BAY 5
SMYTH LANDINGREACH: BUDD 3APARKING: NEAR VIEWING PLATFORM ON EAST SIDE OF WEST BAY DRIVE
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Existing Shoreline Conditions and Land Uses:
• Highly altered shoreline due to past fill and industrial activities
• Industrial uses abandoned; most buildings removed
Points of Interest:• Most of the site can be viewed from the road• The shoreline can viewed from West Bay Park or Smyth Landing viewing
platform
OPC Proposed Shoreline Designation:• Urban Conservancy
SMP Issues:• Shoreline restoration• Heights/setbacks: nonconforming structures, potential limitations on
future development
WEST BAY 7WEST BAY 7
FORMER INDUSTRIAL SITEREACH: BUDD 3APARKING: WEST BAY PARK OR SMYTH LANDING
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Existing Shoreline Conditions and Land Uses:• Highly altered shoreline due to past fill; portion of shoreline restored in
conjunction with West Bay Park • Existing land use is public park
Points of Interest:• Public beach access• Views of Olympics, Downtown, Capital Dome, Port Peninsula, East Bay
OPC Proposed Shoreline Designation:• Urban Conservancy
SMP Issues:• Shoreline restoration• Heights/setbacks: nonconforming structures, potential limitations on
future development
WEST BAY 9WEST BAY 9
WEST BAY PARKREACH: BUDD 3BPARKING: WEST BAY PARK OR SMYTH LANDING
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Existing Shoreline Conditions and Land Uses:
• Important riparian shoreline• Patchy salt water marshes
with high concentrations of shorebirds
• Existing uses include residential and professional offices
Points of Interest:• Site can be viewed from
multiple locations; West Bay Park, Park of the Seven Oars, or boardwalk at Bayview Thriftway
OPC Proposed Shoreline Designation:• Urban Conservancy
SMP Issues:• Heights/setbacks:
nonconforming structures, potential limitations on future development
WEST BAY 11WEST BAY 11
PORT LAGOONREACH: BUDD 3CPARKING: WEST BAY PARK OR ON-STREET
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*access to railroad berm gate-restricted
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PERCIVAL LANDINGPERCIVAL LANDING
Existing Shoreline Conditions and Land Uses:
• Highly altered shoreline due to Capitol Lake dam
• Overwater buildings and boardwalk • Existing uses include restaurants,
yacht club/marina, and grocery store
Points of Interest:• Viewpoints and public access along
Percival Landing boardwalk• Views of Port Lagoon, Port Terminal,
Capitol Dome, Budd Inlet, Olympics
OPC Proposed Shoreline Designation:• Urban Conservancy
SMP Issues:• Shoreline Environment Designation:
consistency with Ecology Guidelines • Heights/Setbacks: nonconforming
structures, potential limitations on future development
PERCIVAL LANDING 13PERCIVAL LANDING 13
BAYVIEW, OLYMPIA YACHT CLUB, OYSTER HOUSEREACH: BUDD 4PARKING: ON-STREET PARKING OR OLYMPIA CENTER
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Existing Shoreline Conditions and Land Uses:• Highly altered shoreline due to past fill• Overwater buildings and boardwalk • Existing uses include public park,
boardwalk, marina, restaurants, commercial uses
Points of Interest:• Viewpoints and public access along
Percival Landing boardwalk• Views of Port Lagoon, Port Terminal,
Capitol Dome, Budd Inlet, Olympics
OPC Proposed Shoreline Designation:• Urban Intensity*
SMP Issues:• Heights/Setbacks: nonconforming
structures, potential limitations on future development
• Shoreline restoration
* The purpose of Urban Intensity is to provide for high-intensity water-oriented commercial, transportation, industrial, and residential uses; provide public access; protect/restore ecological functions.
PERCIVAL LANDING 15PERCIVAL LANDING 15
MARINA AND HARBOR HOUSEREACH: BUDD 5APARKING: ON-STREET PARKING OR OLYMPIA CENTER
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PORT PENINSULAPORT PENINSULA
Existing Shoreline Conditions and Land Uses:• Highly altered shoreline due to fill and industrial use• Existing use is water-dependent industrial: warehousing/storage, cargo
loading
Points of Interest:• Access restricted. For tour of the Port
terminal, contact Cari Hornbein at the City of Olympia, 360.753.8048
OPC Proposed Shoreline Designation:• Port Industrial*
SMP Issues:• Setbacks: nonconforming structures
* The purpose of the Port Industrial designation is to allow the use and development of high-intensity water-oriented transportation, commercial and industrial uses. The SMP will ensure highest priority to water-dependent industrial uses to promote economic development. Industrial uses should avoid or minimize adverse impacts and achieve no net loss along the shoreline.
PORT PENINSULA 17PORT PENINSULA 17
PORT TERMINALREACH: BUDD 5BPARKING: ON-SITE BY ARRANGEMENT
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NOTES
Existing Shoreline Conditions and Land Uses:• Highly altered shoreline due to
past fill• Existing uses include marina
(including upland buildings), boat storage, restaurant, radio station, waterfront trail, boat launch
• Multiple overwater structures include piers, docks and floats associated with marina
Points of Interest:• Views of marina, Budd Inlet,
Capitol Dome, East Bay, West Bay, Olympics
• Waterfront trail from Olympic Avenue to NorthPoint
• Viewing area at NorthPoint
OPC Proposed Shoreline Designation:• Urban Conservancy
SMP Issues:• Shoreline Environment Designation: consistency with Ecology guidelines• Heights/Setbacks: nonconforming structures, potential limitations on
future development
PORT PENINSULA 19PORT PENINSULA 19
NORTHPOINT, SWANTOWNREACH: BUDD 5CPARKING: ON-LOCATION PARKING LOTS
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Existing Shoreline Conditions and Land Uses:• Highly altered shoreline due to
past fill• Existing uses include waterfront
trail, boat repair, boat sales
Points of Interest:• Views of Swantown Marina,
East Bay, Downtown• Waterfront trail from Olympic
Avenue to NorthPoint
OPC Proposed Shoreline Designation:• Urban Intensity
SMP Issues:• Heights/Setbacks: nonconforming structures, potential limitations on
future development
PORT PENINSULA 21PORT PENINSULA 21
OLYMPIA AVENUEREACH: BUDD 6APARKING: ON-STREET PARKING
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EAST BAYEAST BAY
Existing Shoreline Conditions and Land Uses:• Highly altered shoreline due to past
fill• Continuous shoreline armoring
(approximately ¾ mile) • East Bay Waterfront Park
Points of Interest:• Sidewalk along East Bay Drive • Views of Swantown Marina, East Bay,
Budd Inlet, Olympics, Downtown, Capitol Dome
OPC Proposed Shoreline Designation:• Shoreline Residential*
SMP Issues:• Heights/Setbacks: nonconforming
structures, potential limitations on future development
• Vegetation buffer requirements during remodels/redevelopment
* The purpose of Shoreline Residential is to accommodate residential developments as well as provide public access and recreational uses. Setbacks, buffers and vegetation conservation measures are provided and encouraged for new developments and existing structures to protect the shorelines.
EAST BAY 23EAST BAY 23
EAST BAY RESIDENTIALREACHES: BUDD 6B, BUDD 7PARKING: ON-STREET PARKING ON EAST BAY DRIVE
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NOTES
Existing Shoreline Conditions and Land Uses:• High quality riparian habitat• Mostly forested steep slopes and
beaches• Ellis Cove, located in Budd 8B is a
relatively intact estuary with a salmon bearing stream
• Existing land uses include parks and open space
Points of Interest:• Trail access to beach • Views of Swantown Marina, East
Bay, West Bay, Budd Inlet, Olympics, Downtown, Capitol Dome
OPC Proposed Shoreline Designation:• Shoreline Residential
SMP Issues:• Heights/Setbacks: nonconforming structures, potential limitations on
future development• Shoreline restoration (Mission Creek restoration project to commence this
year)
EAST BAY 25EAST BAY 25
PRIEST POINT PARKREACHES: BUDD 8A, BUDD 8BPARKING: PRIEST POINT PARK OR FLORA VISTA ROAD
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CAPITOL LAKECAPITOL LAKE
Existing Shoreline Conditions and Land Uses:• Capitol Lake established in 1951 with construction of dam. Three basins
within city limits include North Basin, Middle Basin, and Percival Cove.• North Basin is highly altered; Middle Basin and Percival Cove contain high
quality riparian shorelines• Several documented sensitive species such as bald eagle, osprey, green
heron, and mink• Existing land uses include Capitol Campus, commercial, residential, and
recreation
Points of Interest:• Heritage Park, Marathon Park and
Interpretive Center• Walking trails
OPC Proposed Shoreline Designation:• Urban Conservancy—Capitol Lake• Urban Intensity—Steam Plant
SMP Issues:• Heights/Setbacks: potential
limitations for future development
CAPITOL LAKE 27CAPITOL LAKE 27
NORTH BASIN, MIDDLE BASIN & PERCIVAL LAGOONREACHES: CAP 1, CAP 3A, CAP 3B, CAP 4, CAP 5, CAP 6, CAP 7PARKING: MARATHON PARK, HERITAGE PARK OR ON-STREET
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LAKES AND STREAMSLAKES AND STREAMS
Existing Shoreline Conditions and Land Uses:• Moderately altered shorelines • Vegetation includes deciduous and mixed forest, and shrubs and lawns
associated with residential development• No priority habitats or sensitive wildlife or fish species• Low to moderate density single-family residential • 48 residential docks and public boat launch
Points of Interest:• Entire lake can be viewed from public boat launch on east side of lake
OPC Proposed Shoreline Designation:• Shoreline Residential
SMP Issues:• Setbacks: nonconforming structures, potential limitations for future
development• Vegetation buffer requirements for residential remodels/redevelopment
LAKES AND STREAMS 29LAKES AND STREAMS 29
WARD LAKEREACH: WARD 1PARKING: ON-STREET BEFORE BOAT LAUNCH; AT BOAT LAUNCH WITH DISCOVERY PASS
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Existing Shoreline Conditions and Land Uses:• Extensive wetland system with intact riparian vegetation – mixed
coniferous and deciduous forest and shrub cover• Lake hydrology altered by surrounding development and nearby
drainage ditches• Existing uses include low density residential, agriculture, and recreation.
Moderate to high density residential development on east side of lake (City of Lacey)
Points of Interest:• Lake can be viewed from public boat launch• Popular spot for trout fishing
OPC Proposed Shoreline Designation:• Urban Conservancy
SMP Issues:• Setbacks: Potential for nonconforming agricultural uses
LAKES AND STREAMS 31LAKES AND STREAMS 31
CHAMBERS LAKEREACH: CHAM 2PARKING: NORTH END OF LAKE AT BOAT LAUNCH
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LAKES AND STREAMS 33
Existing Shoreline Conditions and Land Uses:• Highly modified shoreline due to past dredging and development• Vegetation dominated by lawns and shrubs with limited areas of mixed
coniferous and deciduous forests• No priority habitats or sensitive wildlife or fish species• Existing use includes low to moderate density residential• Two private parks• 32 residential docks
Points of Interest:• Lake can be viewed from Christopher and West Side parks
OPC Proposed Shoreline Designation:• Shoreline Residential
SMP Issues:• Setbacks: nonconforming
structures, potential limitations for future development
• Vegetation buffer requirements for residential remodels/redevelopment
* Badges required to visit Ken Lake Parks (included with booklet)
LAKES AND STREAMS 33
KEN LAKEREACH: KEN 1PARKING: CHRISTOPHER PARK AND WEST SIDE PARK*
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Existing Shoreline Conditions and Land Uses:• Extensive wetland system; lake created by peat mining • Shrub wetland habitat interspersed with forested areas• Important area for habitat with over 100 bird species and 200 plant
species• Residential and commercial development borders portions of shoreline
jurisdiction
Points of Interest:• Lake visible from trail (approximately one mile in length)• Popular location for bird watchers
OPC Proposed Shoreline Designation:• Urban Conservancy
SMP Issues:• Wildlife protection• Shoreline conservation
LAKES AND STREAMS 35LAKES AND STREAMS 35
GRASS LAKEREACH: GRASS 1PARKING: GRAVEL LOT AT TRAILHEAD (EAST SIDE OF KAISER ROAD)
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Existing Shoreline Conditions and Land Uses:• Canyon walls are very steep and forested with coniferous and deciduous
trees• Percival Creek altered by construction of rail line and Capitol Lake (loss of
original estuary)• Hydrology highly altered by Black Lake Drainage Ditch• Contains a variety of fish, wildlife, and bird species • Existing land uses include residential and commercial development, and
bridge spans
Points of Interest:• Viewing Percival Creek is not recommended due to lack of safe access
OPC Proposed Shoreline Designation:• Urban Conservancy
SMP Issues:• Steep slope and habitat protection
LAKES AND STREAMS 37LAKES AND STREAMS 37
PERCIVAL CREEKREACH: PERC 1BPARKING: NO AVAILABLE ACCESS
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Existing Shoreline Conditions and Land Uses:
• Constructed in 1922 to drain Black Lake into Capitol Lake and Budd Inlet
• Captures stormwater from commercial districts
• Contains wetland habitat and supports a variety of fish, wildlife, and bird species.
Points of Interest:• Trail popular among bird watchers, bikers, and runners
OPC Proposed Shoreline Designation:• Urban Conservancy
SMP Issues:• Habitat protection
LAKES AND STREAMS 39LAKES AND STREAMS 39
BLACK LAKE DRAINAGE DITCHREACH: BLDD 1PARKING: GRAVEL LOT AT TRAILHEAD (WEST SIDE OF RW JOHNSON)
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olympiawa.gov/smpFor More Information:
• Cari Hornbein, Senior Planner360.753.8048
• Visit our website
The City of Olympia is committed to the non-discriminatory treatment of persons in the em-ployment and the delivery of services and resources. This publication was designed in-house and printed locally. CS2012