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TTY OF EDMONDS
N 121 5'h Avenue North • Edmonds, WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Pax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
14C. g9" DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: PLANNING DIVISION
ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN REVIEW
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND DECISION
TO:i Edelstein, Harb gate Condominium Association
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FROM: vs�
rnen Lien, Asso a Planner
DATE: May 5, 2009
ADB -08-51: Harborgate Condominium Association applied to remove two sycamore trees
A. Property Owner Applicant
Harborgate Condominium Association Mim Edelstein
223 3" Ave S 223 3' Ave S 4101
Edmonds, WA Edmonds, WA
B. Introduction
The Harborgate Condominium Association (Harborgate) originally applied to the City of
Edmonds to remove two existing sycamore trees because the trees were uplifting paved areas
surrounding the trees and proposed replacing the trees with Japanese maples on September 15,
2008. (Attachment 1) The City requested some additional information on the application on
October 7, 2008. Prior to submitting the requested additional information to the City and
receiving approval for the removal of the trees, Harborgate had the sycamore trees removed. The
City of Edmonds issued an Order to Correct to Harborgate on March 5, 2009 for the removal of
the trees without required permits.
Harborgate Condominium Association, through Mim Edelstein, contacted the City on March 12,
2009 regarding the tree removal. Ms. Edelstein indicated the original contact person for the
application, Marc Creller, no longer represented Harborgate and the association thought they had
received approval for the tree removal. Ms. Edelstein further stated Harborgate had the trees
removed in part because they were planning to expand the garbage collection area.
A revised landscape plan was submitted on April 23, 2009 depicting the proposed expansion to
the garbage collection area, and replacement plantings for the removed sycamore trees.
(Attachment 2)
C. Findings and Conclusions
1. A Iandscape plan for the Harborgate Condominiums was originally approved by the City of
Edmonds Architectural Design Board in 1989 under ADB -41-89. (Attachment 3)
2. Landscaping at the Harborgate Condominiums (prior to the removal of the sycamore trees)
generally resembles the landscape plant approved under ADB -41-89. Different plant species
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File No. ADB -2008-55
Edmonds Medical Center
Landscape Plan Modification
were used, but the general location and size of species is consistent with the approved
landscape plan.
3. The original landscape plan proposed planting quaking aspens where the sycamore trees were
eventually planted. Quaking aspens, as proposed on the original landscape plan, can grow to
reach heights up to 60 feet. The sycamore trees located on the site can reach 30 to 80 feet in
height.
4. Harborgate proposes to replace the removed sycamore trees with a Columnar Norway Maple
(Acer platanoides) which is a tree from the City of Edmonds street plan and a rhododendron.
Columnar Norway Maple can grow up to 50 to 60 feet in height with a spread of
approximately 20 feet.
5. Expansion of the garbage collection area reduces the growing space available for trees, so
Harborgate is proposing to replace the second sycamore with a rhododendron.
6. Replacing the two removed sycamore trees with one Columnar Norway Maple and a
rhododendron is generally consistent with the originally landscape approved under
ADB -41-89.
F. Technical Review
The Fire Department, Public Works Department, and Parks and Recreation Department have
reviewed this application and none of these Departments/Divisions raised any concerns with the
proposal.
The Engineering Division has noted that some of the uplifted paved areas may be within the
public right-of-way of the alley. Be advised that, if any repairs to the pavement are needed within
the right-of-way, then a separate right-of-way construction permit would be required.
G. Decision
Based on the findings, conclusions, and attachments to this report, staff finds that the design
review for file number ADB -2008-55 is APPROVED with the following conditions:
1. Planting shall be completed as indicated on the revised landscape plan submitted on April
24, 2009 (Attachment 2).
2. The Columnar Norway Maple shall have at Ieast a 3 inches caliper.
3. Planting shall be completed within one year. Notify the City of Edmonds once the
planting has occurred.
H. Attachments
1. Application
2. Revised landscape plan series (approved revised plan, with sycamore trees, original)
3. ADB -41-89 Landscape Plan
1. Reconsideration and Appeals
Per 20.95.040, a permit applicant may request a reconsideration of this decision by either the
original decisionmaker or the planning manager. if the applicant requests reconsideration by the
planning manager and the planning manager is not available to render a decision with the time
limits required by the ECDC, the planning manager shall designate a supervisor of the original
staff decisionmaker to rule on the reconsideration. The request for reconsideration shall be filed
in writing with the planning manager within 14 working days after the date of the decision. The
requested decisionmaker for the reconsideration shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny the
application. The decision shall be in writing, and shall be appealable to the hearing examiner
under Chapter 20.105 ECDC.
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city of edmonds
land use application
RECEIVED
SEP 15 2008'
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❑ LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT HEARING DATE
❑ PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
❑ OFFICIAL STREET MAP AMENDMENT ❑ HE STAFF ❑ PB ❑ ADB ❑ CC
❑ STREET VACATION
❑ REZONE
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The undersigned applicant, and his/her/its heirs, and assigns, in consideration on the processing of the application
agrees to release, indemnify, defend and hold the City of Edmonds harmless from any and all damages, including
reasonable attorney's fees, arising from any action or infraction based in whole or part upon false, misleading,
inaccurate or incomplete information furnished by the applicant, his/her/its agents or employees.
By my signature, I certify that the information and exhibits herewith submitted are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge and that I am authorized to file this application on the behalf of the owner as listed below.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT/AGFn,�- /�C�( DATE 4 r/O
Property Owner's Authorization
By my signature, I certify that I have authorized the above Applicant/Agent to apply for the subject land use
application, and grant my permission for the public officials and the staff of the City of Edmonds to enter the subject
property for the purposes of inspection and posting attendant to this application.
SIGNATURE OF OWNER_ DATE
This application forni was revised on 1/27100. To verify wiiether it is still current, call (425) 771-0220.
L:SL1DRARYIPLANWNGIForms & HandoutsTublic Handouts\[ -and Use Application.doe Attachment 1
Creller Property Management, LLC.
m.creller@comcast.net RECEIVED
July 28, 2008 SEP 15 20DI
City of Edmonds DEVELOPMENT
RECCES
Development Services Department
Planning Division
Re: Permit to cut two trees at 233 3Fd Av. S. Edmonds, WA
Hello,
This letter is a formal request for a permit to cut down two trees at:
Harborgate Condominiums
2233 rd Av. S.
Edmonds, WA 98020 _
Information on the trees to be cut.
Species of tree: Sycamore
Diameter of trees: 10-12" DBH
Reason for removal: The root structure of the trees is lifting curbing and paved areas negatively
impacting the health of trees and creating problems with driving areas. This will probably cause
stability and new root growth problems for the trees and make that portion of driving area affected
to be unusable by cars and a walking hazard (according to master policy insurers).
Replacement Trees:
We propose to replace the two Sycamore trees with two Japanese Maple trees.
Please note that included with this letter is a Landscape Site map showing where the Sycamores
to be cut are presently located.
Future location of the Japanese Maples has not yet been determined.
have also presented the planning division with a processing check for the amount of $115.
Please contact me concerning all aspects of this project.
Thank you for your time in this matter.
Marc Creller, Community Manager, Harborgate Condominiums
206 245 4179 Office
206 245 4179 Cell
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