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CCII Y OF EDIV1IONDS
121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
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FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND DECISION
Project: US Bank Tree Removal and Replacement
File Number: PLN20130017
Date of Report: VM2013
From:
'men Lien, Senior Planner
Proposal: Remove and replace a birch tree with two Kwanzan Cherry trees.
A. Property Owner Applicant
US Bank Spencer Gibson
140 4th Ave South 2257 Northgate Spur
Edmonds, WA 98020 Ferndale, WA 98248
B. Project Description
US Bank is proposing to remove a birch tree located in the northwest corner of the US
Bank branch located at 140 - 4th Avenue South and replace the birch with two Kwanzan
Cherry trees. (Attachments 1 - 3) The birch tree is being removed because the roots of the
trees are interfering with a sewer line.
C. Findings and Conclusions
1. The US Bank branch located at 140 — 4th Avenue South is zoned BD2 (Downtown
Business — Mixed Commercial) as are all of the surrounding properties (Attachment
4).
2. The landscape plan for the subject site was approved by the Architectural Design
Board under file number ADB-113-78 in 1978. A portion of this approved landscape
plan was submitted with the application and is included as Attachment 2. The
approved landscape plan indicated there use to be to birch trees in this location.
Apparently one of the birch trees has been removed at sometime during the last 35
years and only one of the birch trees remains (the one which is the subject of this
application).
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File No. PLN20130017
Administrative Design Review
US Bank Tree Replacement
The birch tree is being removed because the roots of the tree are interfering with a
sewer line.
4. Given that the approved landscape plan for the property included two trees in the
northwest corner of the subject property, two trees should be planted to replace the
remaining birch tree.
5. The applicant has proposed replacing the birch tree with two Kwanzan Cherry tree
(Attachment 3). Kwanzan Cherry trees can reach heights of 26 — 39 feet at maturity.
The Kwanzan Cherry trees should provide the same function that the original birch
trees did in screening the parking area and drive -through lanes from surrounding
properties.
6.. Pursuant to ECDC 20.13.0153, deciduous trees must be a minimum of one and one
half inches caliper at time of planting.
F. Technical Review
The Engineering Division has reviewed and approved the proposal with the specific
conditions that have been incorporated into to conditions of approval (Attachment 5).
G. Decision
Based on the findings, conclusions, and attachments to this report, staff finds that the
design review for file number PLN20130017 is APPROVED with the following
conditions:
This approval is only for the removal of birch tree located in the northwest corner on
the property highlighted on the landscape plan (Attachment 3). Removal of any other
trees will require a separate approval.
2. The two replacement Kwanzan cherry trees should be planted in the general location
of the two birch trees identified on the landscape plan (Attachment 3).
3. Replacement trees must have a caliper of at least one and one half inches at the time
of planting.
4. The tree shall be fell onto private property.
5. Vehicles and equipment shall be located on private property. Should it be necessary
to utilized the City right-of-way to perform any of this work, then the contractor shall
apply for and obtain a right-of-way construction permit in advance of starting work.
6.. Contractor/owner is responsible for keeping all debris on site and preventing any silt
laden runoff from leaving the site and/or entering the city storm system.
H. Attachments
1. , Land Use Application
2. Landscape Plan
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File No. PLN20130017
Administrative Design Review
US Bank Tree Replacement
3. Email chain identify Kwanzan Cherry as the replacement tree
4. Zoning and Vicinity Map
5. Engineering Division Review Comments
I. Appeals
Staff design review is a Type I decision which pursuant to ECDC 20.01.003.13 is subject
to judicial appeal. Type I decisions may be appealed by a party of record with standing to
file a land use petition in Snohomish County superior court. Such petition must be filed
within 21 days after issuance of the decision, as provided in Chapter 36.70C RCW.
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❑ ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW • ' OFFICIAL USE ONLY
❑ COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT �z
El CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FILE #1 ZONE
❑ HOME OCCUPATION DATE ram( (REC'D BY
❑ FORMAL SUBDIVISION
❑ SHORT SUBDIVISION FEE � 0 -0 RECEIPT #
❑ LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT HEARING DATE
❑ PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT �STAFF
ElOFFICIAL STREET MAP AMENDMENT ElHE ❑ PB ❑ ADB ❑ CC
❑ STREET VACATION
❑ REZONE RECEIVED
❑ SHORELINE PERMIT
❑ VARIANCE / REASONABLE USE EXCEPTION MAR 12 2013
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DEVELdP ENT SERVICES
• PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THE APPLICATIOMA IC RECORD •
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PROJECT NAME (IF APPLICABLE)
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DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR PROPOSED USE (ATTACH COVER LETTER AS NECESSARY)
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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/AGENT DATE I�
Property Owner's Authorization
I, � err' ." `, ; �lecertify under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of
Washington ffiat the following is a true and correct statement: 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 J 6$ A ry� DATE t�
Questions? Call (425) 771-0220.
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Attachment 1
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MAR 12 2013
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Attachment 2
Lien, Kernen
From: RANDY.ALLEY@usbank.com
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 1:18 PM
To: Byron Cooper; Lien, Kernen
Cc: Spencer Gibson
Subject: RE: PLN20130017, US Bank Tree Removal Application
Attachments: mg_info.txt
I also concur being the property manager over the facility. Thank you all
so very much!
Sent with Good (www.good.com)
-------- Original Message --------
From Byron Cooper<byron@managementservicesnorthwest.com>
To "Lien, Kernen" <Kernen.Lien@edmondswa.gov>
Cc "RANDY.ALLEY@usbank.com" <RANDY.ALLEY@usbank.com>, Spencer
Gibson <spencer@msnw.org>
Sent on 04/11 03:04:22 PM CDT
Subject Re: PLN20130017, US Bank Tree Removal Application
Yes we would like to use the Kwanzan Cherry if that is acceptable with you.
Thank you,
Byron Cooper
Landscape Department Manager
2257 Northgate Spur
Ferndale, WA 98248
Corporate Office: 360.366.4600
Corporate Fax: 360.366.2285
Visit us at: www.msnw.org
? Please consider the environment before printing this email
On Apr 11, 2013, at 1:02 PM, "Lien, Kernen" <Kernen.Lien@edmondswa.gov>
wrote:
> That would work. If you want to go with the Kwanzan Cherry, please
confirm via email and I'll work on the approval.
> Kernen Lien
> Senior Planner
> City of EdmondslDevelopment Services Department
> Kernen.Lien@edmondswa.gov
> 425-771-0220 x1223
1
Attachment 3
> -----Original Message -----
> From: Byron Cooper[mailto:byron@managementservicesnorthwest.com]
> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:00 PM
> To: Lien, Kernen
> Cc: RANDY.ALLEY@usbank.com; Spencer Gibson
> Subject: Re: PLN20130017, US Bank Tree Removal Application
> Thoughts on a Kwanzan Cherry trees with a 1.5-2 inch caliper?
> Byron Cooper
> Landscape Department Manager
> 2257 Northgate Spur
> Ferndale, WA 98248
> Corporate Office: 360.366.4600
> Corporate Fax: 360.366.2285
> Visit us at: www.msnw.org
> ? Please consider the environment before printing this email
> On Apr 11, 2013, at 11:51 AM, "Lien, Kernen" <Kernen.Lien@edmondswa.gov>
wrote:
>> Randy,
>> It depends on the variety of Japanese maple.
>> Typically, the type of landscaping that would be located on the portion
of the property is Type II landscaping. ECDC 20.13.030.B describes Type II
landscaping as;
>> B. Type II Landscaping. Type II landscaping is intended to create a
visual separation between similar uses.
>> 1. Evergreen and deciduous trees, with no more than 30 percent being
deciduous, a minimum of six feet in height, and planted at intervals no
greater than 20 feet on center; and
>> 2. Shrubs, a minimum of three and one-half feet in height and other
plant materials, planted so that the ground will be covered within three
years.
>> The City is not looking to have Type II landscaping established, but the
landscaping should be similar to what was previously approved for the site.
Since the previously approved landscape plan had two deciduous trees
located in that portion of the property, two trees should be reestablished
there.
>> So a variety of Japanese maple that grows to at least 15-20 feet in
height should be planted. Also please note that pursuant to ECDC
20.13.015, deciduous trees must have a caliper of one -and -one-half inches
at time of planting.
Q
>> Let me know if you have any other questions.
>> Kernen Lien
>> Senior Planner
>> City of EdmondslDevelopment Services Department
>> Kernen.Lien@edmondswa.gov
>> 425-771-0220 x1223
>> -----Original Message -----
>> From: RANDY.ALLEY@usbank.com [mailto:RANDY.ALLEY@usbank.com]
>> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 10:07 AM
>> To: Byron Cooper
>> Cc: Spencer Gibson; Lien, Kernen
>> Subject: RE: PLN20130017, US Bank Tree Removal Application
>> Kernen, what the Japanese maples be sufficient? If so I would like to go
>> that route. Please confirm and thank you kindly.
>> Randy Alley.
>> Sent with Good (www.good.com)
>> -------- Original Message --------
>> From Byron Cooper <byron@managementservicesnorthwest.com>
>> To "RANDY.ALLEY@usbank.com" <RANDY.ALLEY@usbank.com>
>> Cc Spencer Gibson <spencer@msnw.org>,
"Kernen.Lien@edmondswa.gov"
>> <Kernen.Lien@edmondswa.gov>
>> Sent on 04/11 12:02:44 PM CDT
>> Subject Re: PLN20130017, US Bank Tree Removal Application
>> How about Japanese Maples? That would work for the strict height
>> restrictions. Thoughts?
>> Byron Cooper
>> Landscape Department Manager
>> 2257 Northgate Spur
>> Ferndale, WA 98248
>> Corporate Office: 360.366.4600
>> Corporate Fax: 360.366.2285
>> Visit us at: www.msnw.org
>> ? Please consider the environment before printing this email
>> On Apr 11, 2013, at 9:42 AM, "RANDY.ALLEY@usbank.com"
>> <RANDY.ALLEY@usbank.com> wrote:
>>> Gentlemen, is there any reason why we could not go with the
installation
3
>> of 2 Japanese Snowberry or ???? We do not want tall trees due to the
state
>> RCW's relating to Financial Institution lighting regulations. I very
much
>> like the 2' -6' height.
>>> My second choice, would be 2-4 arborvitea trees
>>> Ideally, nothing that will get over 6' - 8' tall.
>>> Thank you,
>>> Randy S. Alley
>>> Corporate Real Estate (NW Washington Region)
>>> Assistant Vice President
>>> Internal Mailstop: PD WA T13D
>>> Cell: (425) 772-1923
>>> Fax: (206) 344-5074
>>> randy.alley@usbank.com
>>> Need to submit a Facilities Service Request or Space Management
Request?
>>> Facilities Service Request
>> https://angus.us.bank-dns.com/USBank.IDEA.Angus/Login.aspx
>>> Space Mgmt Request Form
http://usbnet.int.usbc.com/cfo/CorpProp/Uploads/CRE%20Space%2OManagement%20TEMPLATE%2OvO32120
11.xlt
>>> - Corporate Real Estate Mission Statement
>>> Providing strategic real estate services and
>>> innovative workplace solutions for our customers to accomplish
enterprise
>> goals.
>>> ----- Forwarded by Randy S Alley/WA/USB on 04/11/2013 09:33 AM -----
>>> From: "Lien, Kernen" <Kernen.Lien@edmondswa.gov>
>>> To: "'randy.alley@usbank.com "' <randy.alley@usbank.com>,
>> "'spencer@msnw.org "' <spencer@msnw.org>
>>> Date: 04/11/2013 09:29 AM
>>> Subject: PLN20130017, US Bank Tree Removal Application
>>> Mr. Alley,
>>> Please find the attached comments on the proposal to remove a tree at
the
>> US Bank location located at 140 - 4th Ave S in Edmonds.
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>>> Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
>>> Kernen Lien
>>> Senior Planner
>>> City of EdmondslDevelopment Services Department
>>> Kernen.Lien@edmondswa.gov
>>> 425-771-0220 x1223
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Date:
To:
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Subject:
March 26, 2013
Kernen Lien, Associate Planner
Jennifer Lambert, Engineering Technician
PLN20130017, Landscape Plan Revision
140 - 0' Ave S, US Bank
Engineering has reviewed and approved the subject application with the following conditions
to be noted in the staff report.
1) Trees shall be fell onto private property.
2) Vehicles and equipment shall be located on private property. Should it be necessary to
utilize the City right-of-way to perform any of this work then the contractor shall
apply for and obtain a right-of-way construction permit in advance of starting work.
3) Contractor/owner is responsible for keeping all debris on site and preventing any silt
laden runoff from leaving the site and/or entering the city storm system.
Thank you.
City of Edmonds
Attachment 5