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PLN-2009-0041 Staff Report with attachments.pdfCITY OF EDMONDS 121 - 5TH AVENUE NORTH, EDMONDS, WA 98020 PLANNING DIVISION FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND DECISION To: File PLN-2009-0041 From: Mike Clugston, AICP Planner Date: April 13, 2010 File: PLN-2009-0041 Applicant: Redwood, LLC (rep. Mike Smith of LSA, Inc.) TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page I. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................... 2 A. Application....................................................................................................................................... 2 B. Decision on Subdivision... ................................................................................................................ 2 II. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS................................................................... 3 A. Compliance with the Subdivision Ordinance.................................................................................... 3 B. Compliance with the Comprehensive Plan........................................................................................ 5 C. Analysis of Modification Request..................................................................................................... 7 D. Compliance with the Zoning Code.................................................................................................... 7 E. Compliance with the Flood Plain Management Provisions... ............................................................ 7 F. Environmental Assessment............................................................................................................... 7 G. Critical Areas Review....................................................................................................................... 8 H. Comments......................................................................................................................................... 8 III. APPEAL.............................................................................................................................. 9 IV. LAPSE OF APPROVAL.....................................................................................................9 V. NOTICE TO COUNTY ASSESSOR..................................................................................9 VI. ATTACHMENTS...............................................................................................................9 VII. PARTIES OF RECORD......................................................................................................9 Redwood Shod Plat File No. S-09-41 Page 2 of 9 I. INTRODUCTION The applicant is proposing a two -lot short plat of the parcel addressed as 7631 201" Street SW (Attachment 1). The site is located in a Single -Family Residential (RS-8) zone that allows lots with a minimum area of 8,000 square feet. The proposed lot layout is shown on the subdivision map (Attachment 2) and the preliminary development plan is shown on Attachment 3. The existing house is proposed to remain on Lot 1. In order to retain the house, two modifications are requested: 1) a reduced rear setback on Lot 1 of 8.5 feet, and 2) a reduced lot width of 60.5 feet for Lot 2 (Attachment 4). A. Application 1. Applicant: Redwood, LLC 2. Site Location: 7631 201s` Street SW 3. Request: To divide one lot with a total area of 17,078 square feet into two lots in a Single -Family Residential (RS-8) zone. 4. Review Process: Short plats are Type II permits. Following a public comment period, the Director makes an administrative decision. 5. Major Issues: a. Compliance with Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) Section 16.20.030, site development standards for the RS-8 zone. b. Compliance with ECDC Title 18, public works requirements. c. Compliance ECDC Chapter 20.01, development permit review 200TH S i • • 201ST ST SW RM-3 202ND ST S W W City of Edmonds Zoning Map, November 18, 2008 requirements. d. Compliance with ECDC Chapter 20.75, subdivision requirements. Note: All code sections referenced in this report can be viewed via the City's website at www.ci.edmonds.wa.us. B. Decision on Subdivision Based upon the Findings of Fact and Conclusions, and Attachments submitted with the application and during the comment period, the following is the decision of the City of Edmonds Planning Division: The subdivision as proposed is APPROVED with the following conditions: 1. The existing shed on proposed Lot 2 shall be removed. 2. The existing carport shall be removed in its entirety or reduced in size so that the remaining portion meets the reduced 8.5' rear setback which is approved with the associated modification request (see Section I.Q. A building permit is required for the removal of any part of the carport. 3. The City encourages retention of the four fir trees at the northeastern corner of proposed Lot 2. Civil improvements and any future house on that lot should be located to safely Redwood Short Plat File No. S-09-41 Page 3 of 9 allow for their retention according to the performance standards found in ECDC 18.45.050. 4. Prior to recording, the applicant must complete the following requirements: a) Civil plans must be approved or a bond must be posted for their completion. In completing the civil plans, the applicant must address the Engineering Division conditions listed "Required Prior to Recording" in Attachment 7. b) Make the following revisions to the plat: (1) Add to the face of the Plat: "Conditions of approval must be met and can be found in the final approval for the short subdivision located in File PLN- 2009-0041 in the City of Edmonds Planning Division." (2) Include on the plat all required information, including owner's certification, hold harmless agreement, and staff s approval block. (3) If setbacks are to be included on the plat, add the following statement to the face of the plat: "Setbacks shown are for reference only and vest no right." c) Make sure all documents to be recorded meet the Snohomish County Auditor's requirements for recording, including all signatures in black ink. d) Submit two copies of the documents to be recorded for the Planning Division and Engineering Division's approval. Once approved, the applicant must record the documents with Snohomish County Auditor's office. e) Submit an updated copy of the title report (short plat certificate) with the documents proposed to be recorded. 5. After recording the plat, the applicant must complete the following: a) Provide the City Planning Division with three copies of the recorded plat, with the recording number written on them. The City will not consider the subdivision complete until this is done. b) Complete the Engineering Division conditions listed "Required with Building Permit" on Attachment 7. C. Decision on Modification Requests Based upon the Findings of Fact and Conclusions, and Attachments submitted with the application and during the comment period, the following is the decision of the City of Edmonds Planning Division: The modification requests to reduce the minimum required rear setback on Lot 1 from 15 feet to 8.5 feet and to reduce the minimum required lot width of Lot 2 from 70 feet to 60.5 feet are APPROVED. The reduced 8.5 foot rear setback on Lot 1 applies to the existing structures; any new structures built on Lot 1 shall comply with all regular zoning requirements. II. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS A. Compliance with the Subdivision Ordinance Introduction Setting The subject property at 7631 201" Street SW is located in the Single -Family Residential (RS- 8) zone and is surrounded by similarly zoned and developed lots on the north, south and west (Attachment 2). To the east along 76`h Avenue West, are parcels zoned and developed Multifamily Residential (RM-3.0). Redwood Short Plat File No, S-09-41 Page 4 of 9 b. Topography and Vegetation The subject site is fairly level with a small slope from the middle of the parcel off to the northwest. Vegetation consists of typical urban -residential landscaping, including grass, trees and shrubs. C. Lot Lam The proposed lot layout is shown on the preliminary plat map (Attachment 2). Proposed Lot 2 will be a flag lot. Both lots will gain direct access from 201" Street SW. 2. Environmental Criteria a. Section 20.75.085 of the Edmonds Community Development Code states that where environmental resources exist such as trees, streams, ravines or wildlife, the proposal shall be designed to minimize significant adverse impacts to the resources. There are a handful of large trees toward the northeast corner of proposed Lot 2 that the applicant has indicated will be removed. The City promotes the retention of as many trees as practicable and encourages the placement of the eventual building area more toward the middle of Lot 2 with the goal of retaining as many of the trees as possible. Any trees retained must be protected during development in accordance with the performance standards in ECDC 18.45.050. b. The proposal shall be designed to minimize grading by using shared driveways and by relating street, house site and lot placement to the existing topography. The short plat proposes approximately 800 cubic yards of grading; as a result, a SEPA threshold determination is required (see Section II.F. of this report). Use of shared drives is impractical in this case since the existing house on Lot 1 will remain and the existing driveway is not well -located to be shared with the new access (Attachment 3). C. A subdivision of hazardous land (flood plains, steep slopes, unstable soils or geologic conditions) shall be denied unless the condition can be permanently corrected. No hazardous conditions, such as flood plains, steep slopes, or unstable soil or geologic conditions exist at this site (see Section II.G. of this report). d. A drainage plan must be submitted to the Engineering Division when a building permit is applied for on this site. Any proposed development on the site must be designed to meet current code and minimize off -site drainage impacts. All new impervious surfaces must be connected to an on -site detention system. C. Views in this location are local. It does not appear that they will be negatively impacted by this proposal. 3. Lot and Street Layout This criterion requires staff to examine whether the proposed subdivision is consistent with the dimensional requirements of the zoning ordinance and that the lots would ultimately be buildable. Based on a review of the project and the analysis in this section, a two -lot short plat is a reasonable use of the property. b. Lot sizes and dimensions: Lot Area: Required Lot Area Proposed Gross s . ft Proposed Nets . ft Lot 1 8,000 8,032 8,032 Lot 2 8,000 9,046 9,046 Lot Width: The required lot width in the RS-8 zone is 70 feet. Proposed Lot 1 meets this requirement. Lot 2 is subject to a modification request to have a lot width of 60.5 feet in order to arrange the lots in such a way as to retain the existing house on Lot 1. Redwood Short Plat File No. S-09-41 Page 5 of 9 Safe Walk provisions: The subject parcel is primarily served by three area schools: College Place Elementary, College Place Middle School, and Edmonds-Woodway High School. According to information available on the Edmonds School District website: http://webquery.edmonds.wednet.edu/edulog/webquery/ (accessed April 12, 2010), all three schools are within walking distance of the site. While there are currently no sidewalks on 201" Street (except for that installed as part of this subdivision), sidewalks do exist on both sides of 76 Avenue West and several signaled cross -walks are also available for crossing 761h Avenue West and 212`h Street SW. 4. Setbacks and Lot Coverage a. In order to approve a subdivision, the proposal must meet all requirements of the zoning ordinance, or a modification must be approved. Based on the development standards for the RS-8 zone, setbacks for the lots should be as follows: Lot 1: Street Setback (25 feet) from the south property line adjacent to 20151 Street Side Setback (7.5 feet) from the west and east property lines Rear Setback (15 feet) from the north property line Lot 2: All side setbacks (7.5 feet) Existing Structures / Encroachments: The existing 1,144 square foot house on Lot 1 will remain. An existing shed on proposed Lot 2 must be removed. An existing 240 square foot carport on Lot I is also proposed to be removed as indicated on Attachment 3. In order to retain the existing house, a modification request was submitted to employ a reduced 8.5-foot rear setback on Lot I instead of the normally required 15 feet. It appears that the existing house also encroaches into the 25-foot street property line setback at 212`h Street SW. Corner Lots: Neither of the proposed lots are considered corner lots. b. Flag or Interior lot determination: Lot 2 is a flag lot. Lot Coverage of Existing Buildings on Proposed Lots: The house on Lot 1 will remain and cover approximately 14% of the lot. When the shed is removed from Lot 2, there will be no structures on that lot and therefore it will have zero lot coverage. Any future buildings or structures will be allowed to cover no more than 35% of either lot. 5. Dedications a. No dedications were required for the proposed subdivision. 6. Improvements a. The applicant had requested a waiver of the requirement to install frontage improvements (Attachment 5). This waiver was denied (Attachment 6). The applicant will be required to make all the improvements noted in the approved Engineering Requirements (Attachment 7). 7. Flood Plain Management a. This project is not located in a FEMA designated Flood Plain. B. Compliance with the Comprehensive Plan 1. Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies The Comprehensive Plan has the following stated goals and policies for Residential Development that apply to this project. Residential Development Redwood Short Plat File No. S-09-41 Page 6 of 9 B. Goal. High quality residential development which is appropriate to the diverse lifestyle of Edmonds residents should be maintained and promoted. The options available to the City to influence the quality of housing for all citizens should be approached realistically in balancing economic and aesthetic consideration, in accordance with the following policies: B.1. Encourage those building custom homes to design and construct homes with architectural lines which enable them to harmonize with the surroundings, adding to the community identity and desirability. B.3. Minimize encroachment on view of existing homes by new construction or additions to existing structures. B.4. Support retention and rehabilitation of older housing within Edmonds whenever it is economically feasible. B.S. Protect residential areas from incompatible land uses through the careful control of other types of development and expansion based upon the following principles: B.S.d. Private property must be protected from adverse environmental impacts of development including noise, drainage, traffic, slides, etc. B.6. Require that new residential development be compatible with the natural constraints of slopes, soils, geology, vegetation and drainage. 2. Compliance with the Residential Development goals and policies. The proposal involves creating a new single family building lot and retaining an existing house on a separate lot. This action increases the potential amount of housing within the City while retaining older housing at the same time. As a result, this proposal meets the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. C. Analysis of Modification Requests 1. The applicant has requested two modifications as allowed in ECDC 20.75.075 in order to retain the existing house on Lot 1: 1) a reduced rear setback on Lot 1 of 8.5 feet, and 2) a reduced lot width of 60.5 feet for Lot 2. All criteria of a variance must be met if the requested modifications are to be approved. These criteria are: a. Special Circumstances: That, because of special circumstances relating to the property, strict enforcement of the zoning ordinance would deprive the owner of use rights and privileges permitted to other properties in the vicinity with the same zoning. Special Circumstances should not be predicated upon any factor personal to the owner such as age or disability, extra expense which may be necessary to comply with the zoning ordinance, the ability to secure a scenic view, the ability to make more profitable use of the property, nor any factor resulting from the action of the owner or any past owner of the same property. b. Special Privilege: That the approval of the variance would not be a grant of special privilege to the property in comparison with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity with the same zoning. C. Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance: That the approval of the variance will be consistent with the intent of the comprehensive plan, the zoning ordinance and the zoning district in which the property is located. d. Not Detrimental: That the variance as approved or conditionally approved will not be significantly detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and the same zone. C. Minimum Variance: That the approved variance is the minimum necessary to allow the owner the rights enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity with the same zoning. Redwood Short Plat File No. S-09-41 Page 7 of 9 2. The applicant submitted a narrative in support of the modification requests (see Attachment 4). 3. Conclusions: a. Because the applicant wishes to retain the existing house on Lot 1, a special circumstance does exist. As noted previously, the Comprehensive Plan encourages retaining existing housing stock and the only way to subdivide this parcel and retain the house is through modification relief. b. The applicant would not be receiving special privilege if the modification requests were approved. The parcel could be subdivided into two lots by complying with the regular zoning standards for lot width, setbacks and the like. However, in order to retain the existing house, the two modifications are being requested. C. As mentioned previously, the Comprehensive Plan encourages the creation of new single family dwelling opportunities as well as the retention of existing housing. This project, with the modification requests, satisfies both of those goals. With the noted modification requests, the proposal would satisfy the requirements of the zoning ordinance. d. The proposed modification would not be detrimental to property owners in the immediate vicinity. Zoning remains single-family residential (RS-8) — no density increase is permitted. The only criteria changing are a reduced rear setback for Lot 1 (8.5' from 15') and a narrower Lot 2 (60.5' instead of 70') in order to retain the existing house. In each case, all other single family zoning requirements apply and any new construction that occurs on either lot must meet those requirements. Specifically, the reduced rear setback on Lot 1 applies only to the existing house itself, not any new additions or alterations like that possibly envisioned with the `proposed garage' indicated on the western portion of Lot 1 (Attachment 3). If the house on Lot 1 is ever removed, the new construction will have to meet all applicable zoning requirements at that time — the 8.5' rear setback for Lot 1 would become the customary rear setback for the zone. The two modifications are the minimum necessary needed to retain the existing house while simultaneously creating a new building lot. Lot 2 could be wider but that would further reduce the rear setback of Lot 1. Likewise, Lot 1 could have the 15' rear setback required by the zone but Lot 2 would then be 8.5' feet narrower than the proposed 60.5'. As mentioned above, the reduced rear setback on Lot I applies only to the existing house itself; any new construction must meet the underlying requirements of the RS-8 zone. D. Compliance with the Zoning Code 1. The proposed subdivision must comply with the provisions of the Zoning Code. See Sections II.A.3, II.A.4 and II.0 of this document. E. Compliance with the Flood Plain Management Provisions The proposed project is not located in a Flood Plain. F. Environmental Assessment 1. Is this site within a shoreline area (within 200 feet of the ordinary high water mark of the Puget Sound)? No. 2. Is an Environmental Checklist required for this application? Yes. Since approximately 800 cubic yards of grading will be done at the site, an Environmental Checklist was required. The City issued a Determination of Nonsignificance for the proposed grading on July 28, 2009 (Attachment 8). No appeals to this decision were received. The Snohomish County PUD offered comment (Attachment 9) and stated that while the PUD has adequate system capacity, the cost of any work at the site is the responsibility of the applicant. Redwood Short Plat File No. S-09-41 Page 8 of 9 The Edmonds School District responded (Attachment 10) and indicated that due to budget and staffing issues, they will no longer review and comment on individual development applications. However, safe walk provisions were analyzed separately in this report (see Section II.A.3.c). G. Critical Areas Review Critical Areas Review number: CRA-2009-0039 (Attachment 11). Results of Critical Areas Review: The property does not appear to contain any critical areas as defined by ECDC 23.40. As a result, a waiver from study requirements was issued. H. Comments Three public comment letters was received during the review of this proposal which is included as Attachments 12-14. 1. Louise Crosby (7624 2001h Street SW) had concerns about the addition of a multiple family dwelling within 7 feet of her lot and was worried about construction debris affecting her flower beds and the existing trees on the site. Staff Response: As was noted earlier in this report, the lot being subdivided is single-family residential and it will stay that way; the parcel is not being rezoned to multifamily. A single new building lot will be created where one single family house can be built. Whatever house is built there must meet the zoning requirements for setbacks, height, lot coverage and the like that apply to the RS-8 zone. In this case, the proposed lot is considered a flag lot and will have 7.5' property line setbacks on all sides just as any other flag created lot in the RS-8 zone. With respect to construction debris and other off -site impacts, there are numerous performance standards that must be met in any type of development in Edmonds. Examples of such restrictions include those on noise, light, dust and dirt, and open storage. Stormwater runoff is specifically managed both during and after development through best management practices required by ECDC Chapter 18.30 — Stormwater Management. As an example, all new impervious surfaces created during the development process (subdivision and any new house) must be tied to a detention system. 2. Karl and Linda Borchardt (7710 200`h Street SW) listed several concerns regarding the proposed short plat: loss of privacy or `breathing space', reduction in lot width/setbacks, noise, drainage, and buildability. Staff Response: The applicant is proposing to create two smaller lots out of one larger lot. As noted in the modification discussion earlier in this report, the subdivision could occur with or without the modifications being proposed — without the modifications, the lots might take a slightly different shape but likely result in the loss of the existing house. By using modifications, the existing house on the parcel can be retained and a new building lot can be created. With the exception of being slightly narrower than a regular RS-8 building lot, proposed Lot 2 must meet all other applicable zoning criteria with respect to setbacks, height, lot coverage, and the like. All flag lots in the RS-8 zone have 7.5' property line setbacks on all sides and provide the same level of privacy or `breathing space' as the proposed short plat. The proposed location of a house on Lot 2, as shown on the Preliminary Development Plan (Attachment 3) is simply to indicate that the lot is buildable and does not mean a house will actually go in that location. A building permit must be approved by the City before a structure could be built on the new parcel. The building permit is reviewed, in part, to ensure all applicable zoning requirements are satisfied. 3. Lisa Lundquist (7704 200`h Street SW) was concerned about how the proposed subdivision would affect her organic vegetable garden and noted that the removal of all the trees from Lot 2 would negatively impact her garden. Staff Response: As mentioned in Staff Response # 1 above, stormwater impacts both during and after development are managed through the implementation of best management practices found in ECDC 18.30. With respect to the possible loss of tree cover at the site, the City can Redwood Short Plat File No. S-09-41 Page 9 of 9 currently only encourage an applicant to retain trees during the subdivision process. Unless the project, or a portion of it, is located in a critical area, there is no code requirement for tree retention except that it may only occur during the development process per ECDC 18.45. III. APPEAL A party of record may submit a written appeal of a Type II decision within 14 days of the date of issuance of the decision. The appeal will be heard at an open record public hearing before the Hearing Examiner according to the requirements of ECDC Chapter 20.06 and Section 20.07.004. IV. LAPSE OF APPROVAL Section 20,75,100 states, "Approval of a preliminary plat or preliminary short plat shall expire and have no further validity at the end of five years, unless the applicant has acquired final plat or final short plat approval within the five-year period." V. NOTICE TO COUNTY ASSESSOR The property owner may, as a result of the decision rendered by the staff, request a change in the valuation of the property by the Snohomish County Assessor's Office. VI. ATTACHMENTS 1. Land Use Application, dated July 9, 2009 2. Preliminary Plat Map, received July 9, 2009 3. Preliminary Development Plan, received July 9, 2009 4. Applicant's Modification Request 5. Applicant's Request for Waiver of Frontage Improvements 6. Engineering Denial of Waiver of Frontage Improvements 7. Engineering Requirements 8. SEPA Determination 9. SEPA Comment letter from Snohomish County PUD, dated August 10, 2009 10. SEPA Comment letter fi•om Edmonds School District, dated August 7, 2009 11. Critical Areas Determination (CRA-2009-0039), dated May 1, 2009 12. Comment letter from Louise Crosby, dated August 6, 2009 13. Comment letter from Karl and Linda Borchardt, dated August 6, 2009 14. Comment letter from Lisa Lundquist, dated August 6, 2009 VII. PARTIES OF RECORD Redwood, LLC PO Box 81144 Seattle, WA 98108 LSA, Inc. Attn: S. Michael Smith 19217 36`h Avenue W, 9106 Lynnwood, WA 98036 Planning Division Engineering Division City of Lynnwood Attn: Senior Planner PO Box 5008 Lynnwood, WA 98046 Louise Crosby Karl and Linda Borchardt 7624 200`h Street SW 7710 2001h Street SW Edmonds, WA 98026 Edmonds, WA 98026 Lisa Lundquist 7704 200`h Street SW Edmonds, WA 98026 city of edmonds land use application JUL - 9 2009 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COUNTER ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW ' OFFICIAL USE ONLY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 0/ �r �Oc Q n CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FILE #, 4- l �q ZONE /C S— S HOME OCCUPATION DATE % REC'D BY AG �S7 FORMAL SUBDIVISION FEE ?_ 6 -7 0 -o (0 RECEIPT # SHORT SUBDIVISION x LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT HEARING DATE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT HE TA PB ADB CC OFFICIAL STREET MAP AMENDMENT STREET VACATION REZONE SHORELINE PERMIT VARIANCE / REASONABLE USE EXCEPTION OTHER: MOp(P(cht(OnI `I- S/917 PROPERTY ADDRESSOR LOCATION 7631 - 201st St. SW PROJECT NAME (IF APPLICABLE) Redwood Short Plat PROPERTY OWNER Redwood, LLC PHONE# 206-930-0123 ADDRESS P.O. Box 81144 E-MAIL ADDRESS FAX # TAX ACCOUNT# 27041900106200 SEC. 19 TWP. 27 RNG. 4 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR PROPOSED USE Two -lot short plat, retaining an existing home. A lot -width variance is proposed - though the site includes sufficient area, the existing home does not allow code -standard 70-foot width in any configuration. Such request is included with this package. APPLICANT Redwood, LLC PHONE# 206-930-0123 ADDRESS P.O. Box 81144, Seattle WA 98108 E-MAIL ADDRESS FAX # CONTACT PERSON/AGENTLSA, Inc. Attn: S. Michael SmithpHONE# 425-775-1591 ADDRESS 19217 - 36th Ave. W #106 E-MAIL ADDRESS michaels@lsaengineering.com FAX# 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/AGENT W tyl DATE -7 — Z — 09 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 inspection and posting atten ant t his application. SIGNATURE OF OWNE DATE !� _2 -U This application form s revised on 1/27/00. To verify whether it is still current, call (425) 771-0220. L:\LIBRARYPLANNING\Forms & Handouts\Public Handouts\Land Use Application.doc Attachment 1 PLN-2009-0041 Iva. • uo„ eoeaawr AibA ,u,0aasr wr I1r19E aoser RS-8 ' N 90WOO' E Pt i� i oc slm . T]Wi9001Rq.100 vrn �uol. ,InouA9r • - -: ,•w. 104' Ie:.°:_:., 0.5 REARS I EX HOUSE F.F. F.F424.E kon SF R � FRa ff K. w uLUTr rArwr I 6'114tL(]) . 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SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS AND RESERVATIONS OF RECORD NOTES 3 D T 70 n n 30' IBM - EX CASED CONCRETE MCHUMENT WIN ')C IN Y BRASS DISK ELEVATION 428.15' SO' � J Q, I 1 I 1 1 I,1 1 1 VICINITY MAP NO SCALE SANITARY SEWER OWNER/DEVELOPER CITY OF EDMONDS REDWOOD LLO W E WATER SERVICE P.O. BO%81144 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98108 CONTACT: PENNY WHITEHEAD CITY OF EDMONDS S ENGINEER/SURVEYOR SCALE : 1•-30' ELECTRICITY CCNTACn S. MICHAEL SMITH P.U.D. NO. i OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY LOVELL-SAUERLAND k ASSWAMr, INC. 0' 15, 30' 45' Be 19400-33RO AVENUE W. SUITE 200 LYNNWOOD, WA. 98036 _ GAS PH.: 425-775-1591 PUGET SOUND ENERGY SERVICES PROPERTY DATA SCHOOLS ZONING EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 15 RNO CHANCE PROPOSED) POLICE PROTECTION 783�$201ST STREET S.W. EDMONDS. WA. 98020 CITY OF EDMONDS AREA 17,078 S.F. OR 0.392 AC. FIRE PROTECTION TA%. ACCT NUMBER CITY OF EDMONDS 27041900106200 TELEPHONE VEtIZON NORTHWEST, INC. 1. THE EOSTI NG CARPORT AND SHED WILL BE REMOVED. 2. PROPERTY ADDRESS 7631 - 201rt STREET S.W. 3. NO CRITICAL AREAS ON SITE SEE CRITICAL AREAS WAVER - FILE NO. CRA20090039 4. REFER TO PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PUN FOR GRADING QUANTITIES S AU. TREES ON LOT 2 TO BE REMOVED 13 PRELIMINARY SHORT PLAT �yy FOR REvo= LLC IN SE1/4, NE1/4, SECTION 19, T.27 N., R.4 E., W.M. CITY OF EDMONDS SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON T. T+P6 h44 d�rf Lovell-SauerlR Attachment 2 •19217 38th ATeau6 W...SUtte 108, Lynnwood. IT, PLR-2009-0041 DRAU �® DISS iA 9( S.M.S. J.T.T. 5-29-09 1 - RS-8 ' N 90D000' E 130.00'- �tH�11��rY e404A¢E iRFw 2 3 -y � IX.A,A,x�;'eaxa�i a xo«Fx. R� a I l5ei go II a EX. HOUSE a I FF. 424.4 8.032 SF e• SFxA swWa + I ) � _--__ elmui(I) Asn xETr fa U1MY FASnU.T fi I � �.:,. - EX. C.B.-13 L.re oxa.os Ow _ e s F.,c yaeD— 200th STREET S.W. EX. 3-1/2- BRASS _ DISX WITH -X-, NE CORNER OF SEt/4. I 1 NEt/4 SEC. 19-27-4 i�x�utr2¢ I xos�'s I x soarao• F ( .�. L:j RS 8 7 xa„ A,.F4 I x"RA--lir —1-----------�1L_.-----------j 3• I w Oxe n E� n -- EX. C.8. 41.1 TBM - EX. CASED CONCRETE MONUMENT WTH -% ia¢6 13•Y P" ......... 201st STREET S.W. W 2- BRASS DISK ELEVATION 42&15' ----- --- ' f:E' xFsi in ' ' 1 0 z 196TH ST SW Q PUGET DR S.R. 524 JGASPERS 200TH ST SW SITE 2 ST 201ST ST SW ; Ty 'Pi MAIN ST a , 4J' Q,e- o w BOHD 212TH ST. S... N eo 220TH ST SW ; F o(, ay O Dry j s,V't 4 4 I $r VICINITY MAP NO SCALE w N E BASIS OF BEARINGS 5 CENTERUNE OF 76th AVENUE W. ASSUMED NORTH REFER TO PLAT OF SCALE : 1•-30' RVEY RECORDED IN VOLUME 20 OF SURVEYS, PAGE 260. RECORDS OF SUE SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON. 0' 15, 30' 46 60' BENCH MARK CITY OF LYNNWOOD BENCH MARK NO. 79. TOP OF NORTHWEST ANCHOR BOLT ON TRAFFIC SIGNAL BASE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF 761h AVENUE W AND 19611, STREET S.W. ELEVATION :403.43 DATUM : NANO 1929 (MEAN SEA LEVEL) DIM : EX CASED CONCRETE MONUMENT WITH 'X IN 2- BRASS OISK ELEVATION : 428.15 LEGAL DESCRIPTION ALL THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST GUARDER OF THE NORTHEAST O/ARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 27 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M., RECORDS OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: SEONNiNG AT A PO4T 142.1 FEET SOUTH AND 270.0 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SNO SOUTHEAST OUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER ; THENCE WEST 130 FEET; THENCE SOUTH TO THE NORTH LINE OF DALE STREET(VACATED): THENCE EAST, ALONG SAID NORTH LINE 130 FEET; THENCE NORTH TO THE TRUE POINT POINT OF SEONNING. SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS AND RESERVATIONS OF RECORD. NOTES 1. THE EXISTING CARPORT AND SHED WILL BE REMOVED. 2. PROPERTY ADDRESS 7631 - 201st STREET S.W. J. NO CRITICAL AREAS ON SITE. SEE CRITICAL AREAS WAIVER - FILE NO. CRA20090039 4. ALL TREES ON LOT 2 TO BE REMOVED 5. PROPOSED HOUSE SHOWN HEREON IS PRELIMINARY ONLY AND MAY NOT REPRESENT THE ACTUAL HOME TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON THE NEW LOT. S. ESTIMATED GRADING FOR PLAT DEVELOPMENT: -NEW HOUSE LOT 2 - 500 CUBIC YARDS CUT -DRIVEWAY AND UTILITIES (DETENTION SYSTEM) - 300 CUBIC YARDS CUT -TOTAL EXCAVATION - BOB CUBIC YARDS CUT GRADNG QUANTITIES TO BE CONFIRMED AT TIME OF BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION. 7. CONNECT ALL NEW IMPERNOUS SURFACES TO DETENTION SYSTEM. y'q v.Lts L U11UTY NOTE THE LOCATION OF UTIPURS SHOWN HEREON IS APPROXIMATE ONLY AND THPURPORT IS MAP DOES NOT PORT TO SHOW THE OF LOCATION ALL UTILITIES SERNCE TO OR IT THE OF THE PROPERTY. THE OWNER 1Z "•S/U:VaL SHOULDvDiNGC PVICINITYURVEYORS SHOULD CONTACT ALL UTTUTY PURVEYORS IN THE AREA TO ASCERTAIN L THE LOCATION OF ALL UNITIES. SANITARY SEWER CITY OF EDMONDS WATER SERVICE CITY OF EDMONDS ELECTRICITY P.U.O. NO. I OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY GAS PUGET SOUND ENERGY SERVICES PROPERTY DATA RS-8 (NO CHANCE PROPOSED) 7631 25 7631 201ST STREET B.W. EDMONDS. WA 98020 eeEa 17.078 S.F. OR 0.392 AC. TAX A 'T NUMBER 2704I9ODIO62OO SCHOOLS EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 15 POLICE PROTECTION CITY OF EDMONDS FIRE PROTECTION CITY OF EDMONDS TELEPHONE VERIZON NORTHWEST, INC. OWNER/DEVELOPER OWN R/DEVELOPER REDWOOD, LLC 11 P.O. BOX WASHING SEATA T. WASM Y WHII 98f06 AD CONTACT: PENNY WHIIEHEAO ENGINEER/SURVEYOR CONTACT: & MICHAEL SMITH LOVELL-SAUERLANO & ASSOCIATES. INC 1940p-33RD AVENUE W. SUITE 200 LYNNWOOD, WA 98036 PH.: 425-775-1591 PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR REDWOOD. LL C IN SE1/4, NE1/4, SECTION 19, T.27 N., R.4 E., W.M. CITY OF EDMONDS SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON ® Lovell —Sauer? ® ® ® Engineers/Surveyor; •19217 36th Avenue W., Suite TDB, Lynnwood. Attachment 3 A" CH7 TUn - F.B. PLN-2009-0041 U Lovell-Sauerland and Associates, Inc. Phone: 425-775-1591 Y Y c a , , o q , _ , O H d Z 19217 — 36th Avenue West, Suite 106 info@lsaengineering.com Lynnwood, Washington 98036 LSAengineering.com Surveyors / Engineers / Planners / Development Consultants Assigned Staff July 6, 2009 Edmonds Community Development LSA No. 5175 121 — 5th Avenue North RECENVED Edmonds, WA 98020 JUL a 9 2009 Re: Redwood Short Plat DEVELOPMENT SEWICE8 Modification Request — Lot Width 0OUNTE Introduction: This letter seeks consideration of a combined lot -width and rear -setback modification, and outlines the proposal's compliance with adopted criteria for approval. In the two -lot short subdivision request, Lot 1 is proposed to carve out a section of its standard, 15-foot rear setback to 8.5 feet to accommodate and existing home while Lot 2 is proposed for lot -width reduction from 70 feet to 60.5 feet. Both criteria of the combined request are elements of ECDC 16.20.030 - Table of site development standards, however, Chapter 20.85 recognizes not every situation allows absolute conformance: 20.75.075 Modifications. A. Request. Request for a modification to a requirement of this chapter shall be made on the regular subdivision application form. The applicant shall state reasons to support the approval of the requested modification. B. Notice. The notice of the public hearing at which the applicant's proposed subdivision will be considered shall contain a description of the proposed modification. C. Consideration. The proposed modification shall be considered in the same manner as the proposed subdivision. The modification may be approved, or recommended for approval, only if all of the required findings set forth in Chapter 20.85 ECDC (Variances) can be made. [Ord. 3211 § 6, 1998]. This request is noted on the application form. There should be no public hearing for the request, rather administrative review per short subdivision procedures. Variance criteria are noted below: 20.85.000 Scope. A variance to any requirement of the zoning ordinance (ECDC Titles 16 and 17) except use and procedural requirements may be approved when the findings required by this chapter can be made. This variance request relates specifically to ECDC 16.20.030, and qualifies for variance consideration. Edmonds code also provides guidance toward review and approval of any individual application: 20.85.010 Findings. No variance may be approved unless all of the findings in this section can be marrP Attachment 4 P LN-2009-0041 A. Special Circumstances. That, because of special circumstances relating to the property, the strict enforcement of the zoning ordinance would deprive the owner of use rights and privileges permitted to other properties in the vicinity with the same zoning. 1. Special circumstances include the size, shape, topography, location or surroundings of the property, public necessity as of public structures and uses as set forth in ECDC 17.00.030 and environmental factors such as vegetation, streams, ponds and wildlife habitats. 2. Special circumstances should not be predicated upon any factor personal to the owner such as age or disability, extra expense which may be necessary to comply with the zoning ordinance, the ability to secure a scenic view, the ability to make more profitable use of the property, nor any factor resulting from the action of the owner or any past owner of the same property; While the site includes sufficient area contained within its existing boundary, placement of a 1953 home does not allow the City's standard, 70-foot width for Lot 2 (see plans). Combining elements from ECDC 16.20.030, we propose reducing two elements from the bulk table — an 8.5' rear -yard setback for Lot 1 will allow a greater Lot 2 width of 60.5 feet. The special circumstance is placement of the home on the lot from 1953. When this home was built, zoning standards did not exist. When the home was built, the site probably looked perfect for a yard and possible future division. Indeed, there is ample room for a new structure behind the existing. The need for flexibility comes from later implementation of zoning standards mandating lot geometry. It would be unreasonable to argue that actions predating adoption of any rule, standard, or requirement be found responsible for their later noncompliance. This is at the core of general acceptance for nonconforming situations. While the subject request is for a new use as opposed to one that is pre-existing, the logic for assessing this criterion follows clearly. B. Special Privilege. That the approval of the variance would not be a grant of special privilege to the property in comparison with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity with the same zoning; The existing lot is significantly bigger than its neighbors. Granting the modification request will allow the subject property density equivalent to that of its surroundings. A photo -exhibit showing the surrounding lots with improvements is submitted with this package showing the immediate neighbors. C. Comprehensive Plan. That the approval of the variance will be consistent with the comprehensive plan; Generally, Edmonds takes an expansive stance on critical -area protection. The Comprehensive Plan, in pages 50-53, explains the City approach as cautious and oriented toward protection. The following paragraphs, found on page 52, summarize City policy succinctly: "As the Best Available Science Report and updated critical areas regulations indicate, the City's intent is to take a conservative approach to protecting critical areas. Relatively large buffers are proposed (consistent with the science), but these are balanced by the ability of existing developed areas to continue infill activity in exchange for enhancing critical areas buffers. The goal is to obtain enhanced protection of resources within the city, while recognizing infill development must continue to occur. However, a conservative approach toresource protection implies that the City be cautious in making wholesale changes in zoning that could result in more development impacts to critical areas. This is particularly true since the buffers proposed in the new regulations are substantial increases over previous regulations; without larger lot sizes in areas that are substantially impacted by critical areas, there would be little or no opportunity to mitigate critical areas impacts — especially when surrounding areas have already been developed. Caution is also needed considering that the mapped inventory is based on general sources from other agencies and is likely to underestimate the amount of steep slopes, for example." The corollary of `protecting critical areas to the maximum extent possible' proposes supporting development away from sensitive features. The Redwood property has received a "Critical Areas Determination" from Edmonds that the property is exempt from any review. According to Edmonds' overt policy of critical area protection, this modification proposal should be approved to facilitate City growth policy. "Infill Development. The City's principal policy direction is aimed at encouraging infill development consistent with its neighborhoods and community character. This overall plan direction has been termed "designed infill" and can be seen in the City's emphasis and continued work on streamlining permitting, revising codes to provide more flexible standards, and improving its design guidelines." (Page 102, Comprehensive Plan) The existing home could be removed to eliminate the need for this modification, but such action would both be financially unviable and contrary to the City's explicit directive toward 'neighborhood -consistent infill'. Allowing the home to remain directly promotes this idea. Specific Housing Policies include: H. Goal: Provide a variety of housing for all segments of the city that is consistent and compatible with the established character of the community. H.1. Expand and promote a variety of housing opportunities by establishing land use patterns that provide a mixture of housing types and densities. H.1.a. Provide for mixed use, multi family and single family housing that is targeted and located according to the land use patterns established in the land use element. Enabling this site to retain a moderate, existing home while providing for one new home provides consistency and diversity. Edmonds' Comprehensive Plan and Zoning/Development codes anticipate higher density for this site. H.2. Encourage infill development consistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. H.2.a. Within single family neighborhoods, encourage infill development by considering innovative single family development patterns such as Planned Residential Developments (PRDs). H.2.b. Provide for accessory housing in single family neighborhoods that addresses the needs of extended families and encourages housing affordability. H.2.c. Provide flexible development standards for infill development, such as non -conforming lots, when development in these situations will be consistent with the character of the neighborhood and with the goal to provide affordable single family housing. There is no doubt the surrounding area supports a division into similarly -sized and proportioned lots. A PRD is not planned but minor relaxation of zoning standards allows innovative infill development. The planned infill will create nonconformity, but fully within neighborhood character. D. Zoning Ordinance. That the approval of the variance will be consistent with the purposes of the zoning ordinance and the zone district in which the property is located; Edmonds' applicable Purpose sections relating to zone districts generally and residential properties specifically are copied below: 16.00.010 Purposes. In addition to the purposes stated in the city's comprehensive plan, the zoning ordinance shall have the following purposes: A. To assist in the implementation of the adopted comprehensive plan for the physical development of the city by regulating and providing for existing uses and planning for the future as specified in the comprehensive plan; and B. To protect the character and the social and economic stability of residential, commercial, industrial and other uses within the city, and to ensure the orderly and beneficial development of those uses by: 1. Preserving and retaining appropriate areas for each type of use; 2. Preventing encroachment into these areas by incompatible uses; and 3. By regulating the use of individual parcels of land to prevent unreasonable detrimental effects of nearby uses. (Ord. 3240 § 1, 19991. 16.20.000 Purposes. The IRS zone has the following specific purposes in addition to the general purposes for residential zones of ECDC 16.00.010 and 16.10.000: A. To reserve and regulate areas primarily for family living in single-family dwellings; B. To provide for additional nonresidential uses which complement and are compatible with single-family dwelling use. [Ord. 3547 § 1, 2005]. Neither section includes any provision offended by the proposed modification. Generally, zoning codes are designed to promote reasonable and consistent standards between properties. The minor request at issue would likely not even be noticeable to most observers. E. Not Detrimental. That the variance as approved or conditionally approved will not be significantly detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and same zone; No change of use is proposed: Both lots will enjoy only uses available to all other RS-8 properties in the City. All engineering requirements will be met as with every other division in the City. The minor width/setback reduction request does not permit any activity not otherwise allowed within the zone district. Once built, the two lots and homes will be fully consistent with the surrounding neighborhood and health/safety/welfare expectations for this area. F. Minimum Variance. That the approved variance is the minimum necessary to allow the owner the rights enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity with the same zoning. Originally, the concept was to retain the entire rear -yard setback for Lot 1 and reduce Lot 2's width further. City staff advised compromising the setback somewhat for a greater lot width could minimize the overall request. The design was revised, resulting in the concept submitted herewith. Each element of the request has absolutely been minimized within the space available. This modification does not represent the owners' wants, rather their needs. There simply is not enough space to meet all normal parameters, and the flexibility requested cannot be reduced further. Closing: Thanks for your time in review. ((0010041 'R', Land Use Planner U Lovell-Sauerland and Associates, Inc. Phone: 425-775-1591 b a Z 19217 - 36th Avenue West, Suite 106 info@lsaengineering.com Lynnwood, Washington 98036 LSAengineering.com Surveyors / Engineers / Planners / Development Consultants Assigned Staff Edmonds Community Development 121 — 5th Avenue North Edmonds, WA 98020 Re: Redwood Short Plat Waiver Request — Frontage Improvements To Whom it Concerns: July 9, 2009 RECENVED LSA No. 5175 JUL - 9 2009 This letter represents a waiver request from standard frontage improvements. While understanding the general benefits of providing sidewalks in new development, it is also important to consider specific circumstance when looking at any individual case. 201st Street, west of 76th Avenue W, is consistent throughout its modest length. It includes two driving lanes and wide, flat shoulders used for parking and walking. The roadway crown is shifted about six feet to the south. The street is a dead end. Beyond the subject property there is no right-of-way and 201 st dead - ends at homes lying directly within any potential extension route. Functionally, it is a private road with little -to -no development potential. Very few of the lots along 201 st are capable of further division and there is little chance of any contiguous sidewalk system along the street. Even if some future walkway system were cobbled together, it could not connect 76th and 80th to provide any neighborhood connection. Since the driving improvement is offset six feet south within the right-of-way and proposed division on the north, any sidewalk improvement for this one lot will appear completely out -of - place within the otherwise wide, consistent right-of-way. Westbound drivers would feel the need to dodge concrete seemingly in the middle of the road. The "improvement' would actually take away existing parking and also would disturb the existing, uniform improvement scheme. Of course, cost is a significant concern in any small project and standard improvements would be expensive. In most cases, these costs are considered "part of doing business" for each development to pay its share in upgrading the overall public system. However, a standard sidewalk in this case would not be a benefit and in fact could be viewed as detrimental. As such, forcing a small project to allocate significant expense is unwarranted. Sound analysis dictates a sidewalk should not be required for the Redwood Short Plat. Thanks very much for your time and consideration. Attachment 5 P LN-2009-0041 Date: To: From: Subject: August 12, 2009 Mike Clugston, Planner Jeanie McConnell, Engineering Program Manager PLN20090041, 2 lot Short Plat 7631 201" St SW The following comments are provided from the Engineering Division in review of the preliminary short plat application for the Redwood development at 7631 201St St SW. The applicants submitted a request for waiver from the requirement to construct sidewalks along the frontage of the subject development. Chapter 18.90 Edmonds Community Development Code states the requirements of the chapter may be waived, if it can be demonstrated by the applicant that there are special cirucumstances related to topography or other factors which make the construction of the sidewalk economically unfeasible or practically impossible. The request for waiver does not demonstrate the above criteria applies to the subject development and therefore, the request for waiver has been denied. Please ask the applicant to revise and resubmit the preliminary development plan showing construction of sidewalks along the frontage of the subject development. Alternatively, the applicant may volunteer to construct sidewalks on the opposite side of the street as a continuation of the existing sidewalk near the intersection of 201St Ave W and 76th Ave W. Thank you. Attachment 6 PLN-2009-0041 City of Edmonds MEMORANDUM Date: April 8, 2010 To: Mike Clugston, Planner From: Jeanie McConnell, Engineering Program Manager Subject: PLN20090041, Redwood, LLC — 2-lot Short Plat 7631-201" St SW Engineering has reviewed and approved the preliminary short plat application for the Redwood, LLC. short plat at 7631-201St St SW. Preliminary approval shall not be interpreted to mean approval of the improvements as shown on the preliminary plans. Please find attached the Engineering Requirements for the subject development. The applicant will be required to satisfy these requirements as a condition of short plat approval. Once the Planning Division has approved the preliminary short plat, the applicant will be required to submit civil engineering plans addressing all short plat conditions. Plans are to be submitted to the Engineering Division. A civil plan review fee of $1000 is to be paid at the time of submittal. Thank you. Attachment 7 City of Edmonds PLN-2009-0041 CITY OF EDMONDS ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS FOR SHORT PLATS Name: Redwood - 2-lot short plat File No.: PLN20090041 Reviewed by: Jeanie McConnell April 8, 2010 Address: 7631 201st St SW Engineering Division Date Required as a Required as a Condition of Requirement Condition of SFR Building Already Subdivision Permit Satisfied 1. Right -of Way` Dedication for' PubII& Streets. = � a) N/A 2. Public Street Improvements (Asphalt, curb, gutter and sidewalks): a) Construct 18" curb & gutter along property frontage - 201st St SW X b) Construct five-foot wide concrete sidewalk to City standards along X property frontage - 201 st St SW c) 201st St SW to be widened along property frontage as required to provide for a minimum 12' lane from centerline of paved roadway to the X face of the curb. d) Cross slope of public road shall not exceed 2% X X e) Lots 1 & 2 shall take access off 201st St SW. i. Driveway entrances to be provided to City standards fi. Individual driveway access points shall meet sight distance requirements set forth by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). a) Provide asphalt or concrete driveway approach to each lot. X b) Slope of driveways shall not exceed 14% and shall be noted as such on the civils. X 4. ' Street Turnaround: a) Provide on -site turnaround for Lot 2 to City Standards. X a) Provide all easements as required. I X I I I pIn20090041-Redwood-2 lot-Engr Reqmnts 1 of 3 Required as a Condition of Subdivision Required as a Condition of SFR Building Permit Requirement Already Satisfied b) Public hydrant spacing shall meet requirements of ECDC 19.25. X c) Provide water service stub to each Lot X d) Connect to public water system. X X 9. Sanitary'Sewer.System Improvements:' , a) Provide 6" service lateral from City's Sanitary Sewer main to development with 6" cleanout at the edge of right-of-way. X b) Provide new 4" side sewer to lot 2. Where sewer is shared by more than one lot, it shall be 6". X X e Connect to public sewer system. X 10 Storm Sewer S stem im' rovements: a) Provide a Stormwater Management report and plan. Compliance with ECDC 18.30 and 1992 Department of Ecology Stormwater Manual is required. X b) Construct privately owned and maintained storm detention system sized to provide adequate capacity for proposed future single family dwellings, associated impervious areas and street improvements in accordance with ECDC 18.30. Storm detention system to be located on private property. X X c) Connect all new impervious surfaces to detention system. X X d) Provide storm sewer stub to all proposed lots. X e) Connect to public storm system. x X f) Storm catch basins shall be installed in gutter flow line in 201 st St SW, as required, with construction of curb, gutter & sidewalk. X Underground Wirin er Ord. 1387 : . a) Required for all new services. X X 12 1Excavation and,Gradin` a"r IBC a) Submit a grading plan as part of engineered site plan. X X b) Submit grading plan for foundations with building permit. X 13 Si na a er City Engineer). - a) Provide fire and aid address signage. X 14, , Survey Monumentation er Ord. Sect.12.10.120 a) N/A 15 As -built Dravirin s` (Per'Clty Engineer): a) Provide an as -built drawings of all street and utility improvements both in .dwg electronic format as well as hard copy. X X 16. Other Requirements: a) Plat showing lots, easements, legals, survey information X X b) Legal documents for each lot X c) Field stake lot corners (by professional surveyor) X d) Field stake utility stubs at property lines X pin20090041-Redwood-2 lot-Engr Reqmnts 2 of 3 Required as a Condition of Subdivision Required as a Condition of SFR Building Permit Requirement Already Satisfied e) Clustered mailbox location per Postmaster X f) Maintenance agreements X g) Traffic Impact Analysis X 17. 'Engineering Fees: a) Storm development charge (access tract) N/A b) Storm system development charge $428.00 X c) Sewer connection fee $730.00 X d) Water connection fee $g08.00 X e) Water meter fee - 3/4" meter $550.00 X f) Traffic mitigation fee per SFR $840.72 X g) Short Plat review fee $1,000.00 X h) Inspection fee (2.2% of improvement costs) TBDJ x 9ea"Aw-" sznPa Alpa8, 2010 Engineering Program Manager, CITY OF EDMONDS Date pIn20090041-Redwood-2 lot-Engr Reqmnts 3 of 3 OF EDM Y o+6 CITY` OW EDMONDS ESr tseo 121 5TH AVENUE NORTH, EDMONDS, WA 98020 (425) 771-0220 RCW 197-11-970 Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Description of proposal: (File No. S-09-41) Short plat application to subdivide an existing 17,078 square foot parcel into two lots in the RS-8 zone. Proposed grading at the site will include approximately 1000 cubic yards of cut and 300 cubic yards of fill. Proponent: Redwood, LLC Location of proposal, including street address if any: Parcel addressed as 7631 201" Street SW (Tax ID# 27041900106200). The site is approximately 300' west of 76"' Avenue West. Lead agency: CITY OF EDMONDS The City of Edmonds, acting as lead agency for this proposal, has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21 C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the City. This information is available to the public on request. This is not an approval of the proposed action, only a determination of the potential environmental impacts of the proposal. The City of Edmonds has determined that the environmental impacts are adequately addressed through the implementation of the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Edmonds Community Development Code governing land -use standards, construction, clearing, grading and stormwater control, and critical areas. This determination is issued on the basis of compliance of the proposal with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and standards. There is no comment period for this DNS. XX This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 21 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by August 12, 2009. Project Planner: Mike Clugston, Planner Responsible Official: Rob Chave, Planning Manager Contact Information: City of Edmonds 1 121 5th Avenue North, Edponds WA 98020 1 425-771-0220 Date: July 29, 2009 Signature: `" poe eo6 ChaA-e XX You may appeal this determination to Robert Chave, Planning Manager, at 121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, WA 98020, by filing a written appeal citing the specific reasons for the appeal with the required appeal fee, adjacent property owners list and notarized affidavit form no later than August 19, 2009. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact Rob Chave to read or ask about the procedures for SEPA appeals. XX Posted on July 29, 2009, at the Edmonds Public Library, Edmonds Community Services Building, and the Edmonds Post Office. XX Distribute to "Checked" Agencies on the reverse side of this form, along with a copy of the Checklist. Attachment 8 SEPA DNS 5-09-41.DOC Page I of 2 P LN-2009-0041 7/27/09.SEPA • Mailed SEPA Determination to properties within 300 feet of the site. • Mailed SEPA Determination and the Environmental Checklist to the following: XX Environmental Review Section Department of Ecology P.O. Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 XX COMCAST Outside Plant Engineer, North Region 410 Valley Ave NW #12 Puyallup, WA 98371-3317 XX City of Lynnwood Attn: Senior Planner PO Box 5008 Lynnwood, WA 98046 XX Puget Sound Energy Attn: Elaine Babby PO Box 90868, M/S XRD-1 W Bellevue, WA 98009 pc: File No. S-09-41 SEPA Notebook XX Edmonds School District #15 Attn: Stephanie Hall Planning and Property Management Specialist 20420 68°i Avenue West Lynnwood, WA 98036 XX Dean Saksena, Senior Manager Snohomish Co. PUD PO Box 1107 Everett, WA 98206-1107 XX Redwood, LLC PO Box 81144 Seattle, WA 98108 XX LSA, Inc. Attn: S. M[chael Smith 19217 36' Ave. W #106 Lynnwood, WA 98036 Ly RM`3 2 QQTH ST S W - _ - - 77 Site r 2C - >. Q (.0 RS-8 City of Edmonds Zoning Map, November 18, 2008 Page 2 of 2 SEPA DNS S-0941.DOC 7/27/09.SEPA SIVOHQMISH COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITiY' DISTRICT. NO. 1 Mike Clugston City of Edmonds 121 5th Avenue North Edmonds, WA 98020 Dear Mr. Clugston: Providing quality water, power and service at a competitive price that our customers value August 10, 2009 Reference Number: S 09 41 Short subdivision for Redwood, LLC District DR Number: 09-104 The District presently has sufficient electric system capacity to serve the proposed development. However, the existing District facilities in the local area may require upgrading. Cost of any work, new or upgrade, to existing facilities that is required to connect this proposed development to the District electric system shall be in accordance with the applicable District policy. The developer will be required to supply the District with suitable locations/easements upon its property for any underground electrical facilities that must be installed to serve the proposed development. Contact with the District is recommended prior to design of the proposed project. For information about specific electric service requirements, please call the District's South County office at 425-670-3200 to contact a Customer Engineer. Sincerely, Dean Saksena Senior Manager Distribution Engineering Services Attachment 9 PLN-2009-0041 1802 — 75`h Street S.W. • Everett, WA ® 98203 / Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1107 ® Everett, WA • 98206-1107 425-783-4300 • Toll -free in Western Washington at 1-877-783-1000, ext. 4300 • www.snopud.com EDMONDS E D M O N D S SCHOOL DISTRICT Brian Harding Director Is FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS 20420 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood, WA 98036-7400 425-431-7334 FAX 425-431-7089 SCH®L http://www.edmonds.wednet.edu� Includes Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, and Woodway !/ August 7, 2009 h Like most municipal organizations in the State, Edmonds School District is facing unprecedented financial restrictions. To meet this challenge, the Facilities Operations Department has evaluated our work load and determined that we will need to discontinue our review and comment on individual development applications. We have long appreciated the opportunity to participate in this process, but financial and personnel constraints will require the District to discontinue these reviews. The District's interest in these reviews has been primarily focused on student safety while to and from school. This concern is now heightened with the District's reduction in bus service within a mile of schools. Edmonds School District does not have the authority or expertise to suggest specific requirements for developers, but encourages jurisdictions to require safe walk routes between home and school or bus stop. Ideally, this would include curb, gutter and sidewalks. The other function of development reviews deals with determining which schools students will attend and locating the nearest bus stop. This information is available on- line at www.edmonds.wednet.edu. By following the menu to "Our Departments and Programs" to "Transportation", viewers can then click on "Neighborhood School Finder - Locate Your Child's Bus Route" for specific information. When entering address information, it will often be necessary to enter an address within immediate proximity of the proposed development. Until the development's address has been entered into the system, it will not be available in the data base. If you have questions regarding a specific bus stop location, please contact Craig Christensen, Transportation Director at 425-431-7233. We regret any inconvenience this may cause to your planning department, but feel that our blanket position regarding safe walk routes and the on-line availability of school and transportation information should provide adequate resources to meet your needs. If you have any questions, please call me at 425 431 7334. Sincerely, Brian Hardin Director, Facilities, Operations Attachment 10 .OUR MISSION. PLN-2009-0041 To ADVOCATE for all students by PROVIDING a learning environment which EMPOWERS students, staff and the comr personal, creative and academic potential in order to BECOME lifelong learners and responsible world #P20 L OF EDVO �a City of Edmonds Development Services Department Planning Division Phone: 425.771.0220 Fax: 425.771.0221 The Critical Areas Checklist contained on this form is to be filled out by any person preparing a Development Permit Application for the City of Edmonds prior to his/her submittal of the application to the City. The purpose of the Checklist is to enable City staff to determine whether any potential Critical Areas are, or may be, present on the subject property. The information needed to complete the Checklist should be easily available from observations of the site or data available at City Hall (Critical areas inventories, maps, or soil surveys). Date Received: City Receipt #: Critical Areas File #: i y -�`�t�)�a� Critical Areas Checklist Fee: $155.00 Date Mailed to Applicant: A property owner, or his/her authorized representative, must fill out the checklist, sign and date it, and submit it to the City. The City will review the checklist, make a precursory site visit, and make a determination of the subsequent steps necessary to complete a development permit application. Please submit a vicinity map, along with the signed copy of this form to assist City staff in finding and locating the specific piece of property described on this form. In addition, the applicant shall include other pertinent information (e.g. site plan, topography map, etc.) or studies in conjunction with this Checklist to assistant staff in completing their preliminary assessment of the site. 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 filleDthis 1 application on the behalf of the owner as listed below. p, SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT/AGENT DATE 15 - v� r0 / 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 ap lication. SIGNATURE OF OWNE ' DATE a NO Owner/Applicant: Applicant Representative: Redwood, LLC LSA, Inc. - Attn: S. Michael Smith Name Name P.O. Box 81144 19217 - 36th Ave. W, Suite 106 Street Address Seattle WA City State Telephone: 206-930-0123 Email address (optional): _ Street Address 98108 Lynnwood WA 98036 Zip City State Zip Telephone: 425-775-1591 Email Address (optional): michaels@lsae Attachment 11 P L N-2009-0041 Critical Areas Checklist CA File No:C���- �Q, -�� Site Information (soils/topography/hydrology/vegetation) 1. Site Address/Location: 7631 - 201st St. sw 2. Property Tax Account Number: 27041900106200 3. Approximate Site Size (acres or square feet): • 54 acres 4. Is this site currently developed? " yes; no. If yes; how is site developed? one existing single-family home 5. Describe the general site topography. Check all that apply. Flat: less than 5-feet elevation change over entire site. x Rolling: slopes on site generally less than 15% (a vertical rise of 10-feet over a horizontal distance of 66-feet). Hilly: slopes present on site of more than 15% and less than 30% (a vertical rise of 10-feet over a horizontal distance of 33 to 66-feet). Steep: grades of greater than 30% present on site (a vertical rise of 10-feet over a horizontal distance of less than 33-feet). Other (please describe): 6. Site contains areas of year-round standing water: No ;Approx. Depth: N/A 7. Site contains areas of seasonal standing water: No ; Approx. Depth: N/A What season(s) of the year? N/A 8. Site is in the floodway No floodplain No of a water course. 9. Site contains a creek or an area where water flows across the grounds surface? Flows are year-round? No Flows are seasonal? No (What time of year? N/A ) 10. Site is primarily: forested ; meadow ;shrubs ; mixed ; urban landscaped (lawn, shrubs etc) x - maintained as .yard 11. Obvious wetland is present on site: No For City Staff Use Only ------- ------------------------ ----------- 1. Plan Check Number, iiff applicable? 2. Site is Zoned? h� — 9 3. SCS mapped soil type(s)? _Wuw v c) i 9 ti 6 y',- ' ( � „� �,� — �L �, o e -,2- S 4. Critical Areas inventory or C.A. map indicates Critical Area on site? l X ex,, 5. Site within designated earth subsidence landslide hazard area? h 0 SITE DETERMINATION STUDY RVOUIRED WAIVER Reviewed by: Date: Critical Areas Checklist.doc/2.5.2009 August 6, 2009 Mr. and Mrs. Lee Crosby 762+2001h St. SW Edmonds, WA 98026 To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to express my concerns about the new house being built at 7631 201St Street in Edmonds. This unit is planned to be only 7 feet from my back fence, and one of my concerns is that the construction debris and runoff may affect my flower beds and trees along the fence line. I moved here in 1968 because I wanted to live in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood filled with single dwelling homes. Our neighborhood has remained this way for over 3 decades; it is only just recently that multiple -family dwellings have sprouted up replacing original homes. The additional noise and traffic of cars coming and going, as well as the transient nature of renters in general, are reasons I do not like to see our neighborhood plots developed in this way. With the addition of the new house on my back fenceline, I will be surrounded on 3 of 4 sides by the increased noise and traffic of multiple family lots. This is definitely a concern forme. I'm also concerned about the loss of privacy if the new home, only 7 feet from my back fence according to blueprints, is a 2-story unit. Although I have erected a fence and have some large trees growing along that fenceline, I currently enjoy a quiet, private backyard setting and would like to keep it that way. I know that originally there was supposed to be an alley constructed along our back fenceline, serving properties housed on 200th and 2015t . With this new construction so close to my own fence, it appears this will no longer be a possibility. I was hoping our neighborhood could remain as close to its original design as possible; given the economic times and changing demographic of the tenants around me, I now can only hope our new neighbor is respectful of our peace and quiet and maintains the good neighbor standards we currently have with the existing family that lives at this location. Sincerely, Louise Crosby Attachment 12 P LN-2009-0041 6 August 2009 City of Edmonds Development Services Department 121— 5t' Ave. North Edmonds, WA 98020 Re: File # S-09-41 Project Location: 7631 — 20151 St. SW, Edmonds Dear Sir: In response to the notice concerning the above File No. that was mailed to us on July 23, 2009, my wife and I would like to share our reasons for asking that the proposed development be either reconsidered or cancelled. • First, the location of the proposed dwelling changes the existing neighborhood balance by placing the home next to the fences of the two homes which border the property on the north. We have already experienced the change that occurs when buildings, such as the apartment complex which was built on the North-East corner of the proposed subdivision, are built so close to the property line, changing the balance of the original neighborhood design. Rather than having connecting backyards which allow "breathing space" between the homes which back up to each other, the "apartment complex" appearance and feeling spreads further into the neighborhood. • Second, with the reduction of the seventy foot minimum of lot width to that of sixty and one-half feet, the original sense and feeling of privacy is lost due to the crowding of the buildings closer together. With only seven and one-half foot separation between the proposed home and the bordering fence, the new occupants will be overlooking the yard beyond and viewing directly into the homes to the North. No amount of shrubbery or trees will be able to regain the privacy that will be lost. • Third, with the project reducing the "breathing space" between the homes opposite each other, the noise will not only be brought closer to the other homes, but will be multiplied due to the reduced distance from each other. This has been brought home to those of us who presently live within a short distance from the apartment complex on the North-East corner as stated above, but also the four homes that were built on one lot directly across the street from the apartment complex. It is no secret that the noise level has been increased to at least double the level before their introduction; and coupled with the fact that this area sits in a natural bowel, any noise tends to be amplified rather than reduced. • Fourth, there is the continual concern about drainage of heavy rains. The flow of the water at the present time is of little concern due to the natural contour of the land allows it to run off without any problem. With the proposed change in the natural contours: specifically, the removal of 800 cu. yards of earth, that natural flow will change. Even though the proposed project would probably not be Attachment 13 PLN-2009-0041 affected, the adjoining properties would feel the effect of any changes. Standing in any of the back yards of the adjoining properties would clearly show how any change could result in problems for those properties. The above concerns are shared by those of us who share the border with the proposed development. The concerns are heighten when Note #5 is taken into consideration, which could change the present design on file: "Proposed house shown hereon is preliminary only and may not represent the actual home to be constructed on the new lot." Any change in the preliminary design could only add additional concerns and reasons for a reconsideration or cancellation of the project. Thank you for the opportunity to share these concerns. We would appreciate an update about these concerns and the project's status as new developments occur. Siznc/erely ours, Karl and Linda Borchardt 7710 — 200`h St. SW Edmonds, WA 98026 425-774-6810 August 6, 2009 Lisa Lundquist 7704 2001h St. SW Edmonds, WA 98026 To Redwood, LLC Dear Sirs: I am writing as a neighbor who will be, affected by the new construction proposed on 201st street to occupy the lot directly behind my own. This will be my first experience with new construction in the neighborhood since I have lived here, 7 years now. I just ask that you be cognizant of my organic vegetable garden when you set up your construction area, and be sure that no chemicals or contaminated waters flow downhill into my property. Additionally, I read on the blueprints for the design that all trees are to be removed from Parcel 2 (new construction). There are 2 trees on our shared fenceline (one of which has roots on your side of the fence) and both have become heavily entwined in the fence, covering both sides. One is a berry tree of some sort and the other is my cotoneaster, the one that is 20 feet high. It is my wish that you do not remove these as they provide a nice bit of shade for my garden and some privacy for both properties. According to the blueprint I believe this area would be part of your yard, so I hope you appreciate a wild fenceline in your yard! I appreciate your willingness to consider the impact your new home will have on our neighborhood. We are a collection of quiet, friendly folk along your back row (facing 200th) and we certainly hope the neighborhood remains so! Sincerely, Lisa Lundquist Attachment 14 PLN-2009-0041