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PLN20130077 Staff Report with Attachments.pdfp HDA,� °tea CITY OF EDMONDS 121 5th Avenue North • Edmonds, WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: PLANNING DIVISION ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN REVIEW FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND DECISION TO: Mr. Randall Pursel FROM: Jennifer Maclvgff; ssociate Planner DATE: February 14, 2014 PROPOSAL: File No. PLN20130077. The applicant is proposing to remove an existing fir tree located near the northeastern corner of the existing building addressed 23631 Edmonds Way. Replacement planting is required. A. Introduction The applicant is proposing to remove an existing fir tree from the eastern side of the site addressed 23631 Edmonds Way. The site contains an existing commercial building. According to Snohomish County Assessor records, the subject site was developed in 1961, which was well before the property's annexation into the City of Edmonds in 1994 and before current landscaping requirements. The tree proposed for removal is located within one to two feet of the northeastern corner of the existing building and within approximately six inches of the building's eaves. The property owner has stated that the tree is causing maintenance concerns for the building. Page 1 of 4 File No. PLN20130077 Randall Pursel / 23631 Edmonds Way Landscape Plan Modification While trees on individual lots are regulated through ECDC 18.45, changes to landscaping on multifamily -zoned and commercially -zoned sites are subject to design review according to ECDC 20.13. The subject application does not trigger SEPA review; therefore, the proposal may be approved by staff as a Type I Decision, subject to the requirements of ECDC 20.01.003. B. Critical Areas A Critical Areas Checklist for the subject site was reviewed in 2000 under File No. CRA20000177. The subject property does not appear to contain any critical areas as defined by ECDC 23.40 a result, a waiver from the requirement to complete a study was issued. Therefore, no additional critical �` ? areas study is required for the subject application. C. Findings and Conclusions 1. The applicant submitted a land use application, cover letter, and site plan on December 13, 2013 (Attachments 1 through 3, respectively). 2. The application became procedurally complete pursuant to ECDC 20.02.002 on January 10, 2014. 3. The subject site is zoned Community Business, BC (Attachment 4). The adjacent property to the south is similarly zoned, and the adjacent properties to the west and north are zoned Community Business - Edmonds Way, BC-EW. The adjacent property to the east is zoned Multi -Family Residential, RM-1.5. 4. The site was developed in 1961(according to Snohomish County Assessor records) with a commercial building. This was well before current landscaping requirements and before the property was annexed into the City of Edmonds in 1994. 5. The applicant is proposing to remove an existing evergreen tree located near the northeastern corner of the existing building (Attachments 1, 2, and 3). The inset photographs to the right show the very close proximity of the tree to the building. 6. According to the applicant's cover letter (Attachment 2), the tree is causing concerns over future maintenance of the building. As Page 2 of 4 File No. PLN20130077 Randall Pursel / 23631 Edmonds Way Landscape Plan Modification 7. Upon inspection of the subject site, it was found that the trunk of the tree proposed for removal is located within approximately one to two feet of the northeastern corner of the existing building, and within only approximately six inches of the building's eaves. A portion of the crown of the tree extends over the roof of the building. This tree is very tall, and it appears that the tree is growing too large for its current location immediately adjacent to the corner of the building. 8. The inset photograph to the right is a view looking towards the east from Edmonds Way. The tree proposed for removal is indicated with an arrow. 9. Current landscaping requirements are contained within ECDC Chapter 20.13. Although the current landscaping requirements are different than the landscaping requirements that were in place at the time of original development of the site, any proposed changes to existing landscaping are subject to the current code requirements of ECDC 20.13. As such, pursuant to ECDC 20.13.030.A, Type I landscaping is required along the eastern side of the site since the adjacent property to the east is zoned Multi -Family Residential, RM-1.5. Type landscaping calls for two rows of evergreen trees, a minimum of 10 feet in height and planted at intervals of no greater than 20 feet on center. Type I landscaping also calls for shrubs, a minimum of three and one-half feet in height planted in an area at least five feet in width, and other plant materials, planted so that the ground will be covered within three years. 10. The applicant has proposed replacement of the tree proposed for removal with five evergreen trees to be planted at the northeastern corner of the site, near the same area as the tree to be removed (Attachment 3). The applicant's cover letter (Attachment 2) states that the replacement trees will be evergreen and will be 10 feet in height and planted in two rows no greater than 20 feet on center. 11. Although no shrubs are proposed to be planted, the five proposed replacement trees are consistent with Type I landscaping requirements, and will bring the eastern side of the site closer into compliance with the Type I landscaping requirements. This will help to compensate for the loss of the existing evergreen. D. Public Comments Administrative design review is a Type I decision subject to the requirements of ECDC 20.11 (General Design Review) and 20.01 (Staff Decision — No Notice Required). Therefore, no public notice was required for the subject application. Page 3 of 4 File No. PLN20130077 Randall Purses / 23631 Edmonds Way Landscape Plan Modification E. Technical Review The subject proposal was reviewed by the Engineering Division, who stated that they have no issues with the removal of the identified tree (Attachment 5). F. Decision Based on the findings, conclusions and attachments to this report, staff finds that the design review for file number PLN20130077 is APPROVED with the following conditions: 1. The tree 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. 4. Five replacement trees shall be installed near the location of the removed tree as indicated in the cover letter (Attachment 2) and site plan (Attachment 3). The replacement trees must be evergreen and shall comply with the minimum size at installation specified in ECDC 20.13.015.B, which is six feet minimum height for evergreen trees. G. Attachments 1. Land Use Application Form 2. Applicant's Cover Letter 3. Site Plan 4. Zoning and Vicinity Map 5. Engineering Division Comments H. Parties of Record City of Edmonds Mr. Randall Pursel 18109 — 56th Ave. W Lynnwood, WA 98037 I. Appeals Per ECDC 20.07.006, appeal of this decision must be filed within 21 days after the issuance of the decision with the Snohomish County superior court. Page 4 of 4 City of Edmonds ` . Land Use Application ❑ ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW ❑ COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT ❑ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 7DATF ZONE b C/ ❑ HOME OCCUPATION 12-11311 ?2 REC'D BY _ 61 VY) GU 0 FORMAL SUBDIVISION ❑ SHORT SUBDIVISION FEE RECEIPT # ❑ LOT LINE ADIUSTMENT HEARING DATE 0 PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 0 OFFICIAL STREET MAP AMENDMENT ❑ HE STAFF ❑ PB ❑ ADB ❑ CC 0 STREET VACATION 0 REZONE P L N Z O I ,J U D .7 7 ❑ SHORELINE PERMIT 0 VARIANCE / REASONABLE USE EXCEPTION OTHER: L a Vl 6 (A Q e Ck M en Gt M w ® PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL INFORMA77O/N CONTAINED WITHIN THEAPPLICATIONIS A PUBLICRECORD PROPERTY ADDRESS OR LOCATION® I ���� {� • - - - - m PROJECT NAME (IF APPLICABLE) PROPERTY OWNER -4 Aqi 1 pusso l _ PHONE # 04 ` Los- � 7 % ADDRESS !//® s76, r _.. I`8 drllA%bJju�. 19g®y7 E-MAIL t7[ r � 1 A ' . , 4f, r1 FAX # TAX ACCOUNT # LY 13---� P UO3 3 - ®--, 3 ^ 0 0 SEC. TWP. RNG, DEsqRpTioq OF PROJECT OR OPP'O ED USE (ATTACH COVER LETTER AS NECESSARY) M 0 P 8 r f Y1 ? G9 It/ dP DESCRIBE HOW THE PROJECT MEETS APPLICABLE CODES (ATTACH COVER LETTER AS NECESSARY) dF� +ter APPLICANT '54—.P 41; ep L u VC- PHONE # ADDRESS E-MAIL FAx # CONTACT PERSONIAGGENT �y PHONE # ADDRESS �t.9� C;� E-MAIL 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 €he inf tion and exhibits herewith submitted are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that I am authorized to file this ppli ion on behalf f the o as listed low. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT/A E DATE �— Property Owner's Authorize -on I, RCI' I, A r UP 5-,. I certify under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that 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 p see inspectionAind posting attend t to this application. SIGNATURE OF O�2 DATE Questions? Call (425) 771-022 . Revised on 8122112 B - Land Use Application Page 1 of I www.olympicheating.com Intent ®f removing tree at 23631 Edmonds Way, Edmonds, Wa. 98026 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COUNTER Attachment 2 23631 EDMONDS WAY EDMONDS, WA. 98026 RECEIVEV DEC 1 ,3 2013 1 1" = 20, = Tree to be removed * = Trees to be planwi DEVELOPMENT SERVK.Ex COUNTER Attachment 3 Fj�, hvIll = I . I'D I Unincorporated Snohomish County = 236TH ST SW Op EL)AI Zoning and Vicinity Map 0 50 100 File No. PLN20130077 N 200 Feet Attachment 4 P -Engineering ® Fire PW - Maintenance Cl . OF EDMONDS — PLANNING DIVI®_ JN C®MMENT FORM 13 Parks Rec. AD Building. ® Economic Dev. 13 Parks Maintenance Project Number: PLN20130077 r Applicant's Name: RANDALL PURSEL Property Location: 23631 EDMONDS WAY Date of Application: 12.13.13 Date Form Routed: 12.18.13 Zoning: COMMERCIAL BUSINESS BC Project Description: LANDSCAPE PLAN AMENDMENT TO REMOVE FIR TREE. '-"PER ECDC 20.02.005 ALL COMMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 15 DAYS OF THE ®ATE THIS FORM WAS ROUTED: DUE BY 1 /3/201 4 If you have any questions or need clarification on this project, please contact: Responsible Staff: JEN MACHUCA Ext. 1224 Name of Individual Submitting Comments: OcRft Q(' . 7o pii Title: 'I have reviewed this land use proposal for my department and have concluded that IT WOULD NOT AFFECT MY DEPARTMENT so l have no comments. My department may also review this project during the building permit process (if applicable) and reserves the right to provide additional comments at that time. El l have reviewed this land use proposal for my department and have concluded that IT WOULD AFFECT MY DEPARTMENT so l have provided comments or conditions below or attached. Comments (please attach memo if additional space is needed): The following conditions should be attached to this permit to ensure compliance with the requirements of this department (please attach memo if additional space is needed): Date: Signature: Phone/E-mail: