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Commissioners weigh trail access and Conservation Futures limits at Wallace Swamp Creek wetland
Summary
Consultants identified sensitive floodway, landslide and wetland areas at Wallace Swamp Creek Park and noted Conservation Futures funding restricts active recreation without an equal-value swap; commissioners discussed boardwalks, trail surfacing, and Department of Ecology approvals.
Kenmore’s consultants and commissioners discussed potential trail access and active‑use tradeoffs at Wallace Swamp Creek Park during the Aug. 7 Planning Commission meeting, emphasizing regulatory limits tied to sensitive areas and past funding sources.
The nut graf: much of the Wallace Swamp Creek site is regulated floodway and wetland, which restricts development; the city acquired portions with Conservation Futures funds, which limit active recreational conversions unless the city performs an equal‑value land swap.
Jennifer Kiesalis,…
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