PLN20140045_PlanningCivilComments#1.pdfDate:
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MEMORANDUM
March 11, 2015
JoAnne Zulauf, Engineering Technician
Kernen Lien, Senior Planner
PLN20140045, Civil Review Comments #1
Please have the applicant address the following items:
Condition of approval 4.a.ii: A tree cutting plan shall be submitted and approved with the
civil plans for removal of trees impacted by the subdivision improvements. Any tree cutting
proposed on the site that is not a hazardous situation and/or not necessary as part of the
subdivision improvements shall be reviewed at the time of building permit application or
through the appropriate land use permit application and review process. All trees that are
to be retained during the development process must be protected according to the
performance standards found in ECDC 18.45.050.H. If during construction it is realized
that certain trees that were planned to be retained will be damaged due to the construction
activities, replacement may be required per ECDC 18.45.050.P.
The survey for the property identifies approximate eighty trees on the subject property. The
City promotes the retention of as many trees as practicable and encourages the location of
building areas with the goal of retaining as many of the trees as possible. The development
plan indicates the majority of trees would be removed. Given the required paving width for
the access easement, it does not appear that any of the trees along the access easement could
be retained; however, it appears other trees identified for removal would not be impacted by
installation of improvements required with the subdivision. Please identify only those trees
that would be impacted by installation of the subdivision improvements for removal and/or
submit documentation from a certified arborist that trees not impacted by the subdivision
improvements are hazardous and must be removed. Also, please identify tree protection
measures consistent with ECDC 18.45.050.1-1 on the Clearing, TESC, and SWPP sheet of the
civils.
2. Condition of approval 4.a.iii: Prior to beginning construction activities associated with the
subdivision, the intended use of the well on Lot 3 must be identified. If the well will be
removed and/or decommissioned, sufficient documentation that the well located on Lot 3 has
been decommissioned and/or removed pursuant to Washington State Department of Ecology
regulations in accordance with Chapter 173-160 WAC must be provided. If the well is to be
retained, information regarding the intended use must be provided as well as documentation
about the wells construction and safety. Olympic View Water and Sewer District may have
specific conditions related to the well use if the well is to be retained.
Please provide information regarding the intended use of the well on Lot 3 and other
documentation as necessary consistent with Condition 4.a.iii.
3. On Lot 1 there is an easement identified as a "20' Drainage Easement for Lots 1 & 2 and Access
Easement Pavement". The preliminary short plat map identifies this easement as a "20' private
drainage easement to benefit Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4". The easement should be clarified and note that if
this easement is an access easement, that would drop Lot 1 below the minimum square footage
required by the RS-8 zone given the existing duplex on Lot 1.