PLN20150054 decision and attach.pdfCITY OF EDMONDS
12151h 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: Vagn Noedd/elun'd
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Mike Clugston, AICP
DATE: November 9, 2015
PLN20150054 Amend landscape plan at 635 Elm Place
A. Introduction
The applicant is proposing to remove one large Maple tree at 635 Elm Place within the Elm
Place Planned Residential Development (PRD). The tree is east of the house and its shade is
causing moss to grow on the adjacent cedar shingle roof. The HOA's bylaws require use of
cedar shingles so another roof type is not an option.
While trees on single-family zoned lots are regulated through ECDC 18.45, changes to
landscaping within planned residential developments 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. Findings and Conclusions
1. The site is zoned Single -Family Residential, RS-6, but is subject to the development
standards of the PRD.
2. The landscaping for the site was approved by the Architectural Design Board as part
of the planned residential development process in 1983 (PRD-1-83 and P-9-83).
While Norway Maple, Sweet Gum and Oak trees were originally planned for the
PRD, it appears that red maples and cedars were used throughout the development
as both street trees and ornamental plantings.
3. The Maple tree in question is near the house and shading the roof where moss now
grows.
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File No. PLN20150054
635 Elm Way (Elm Place PRD)
Landscape Plan Modification
4. Removal of the Maple tree will eliminate any impact to the roof. Given the location
of the tree and the well -landscaped nature of the existing site, Japanese maples will
be adequate for replacement.
C. Technical Review
The Engineering Division reviewed this proposal and had no comments since Elm Place
is a private road.
D. Decision
Based on the findings, conclusions and attachments to this report, staff finds that the
design review for file number PLN20150054 is APPROVED.
E. Attachments
1. Land use application
2. Cover letter
3. Letter from Elm Place HOA
4. Photos of maple tree
5. Engineering review
F. Parties of Record
Vagn Noeddelund
635 Elm Place
Edmonds, WA 98020
G. 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.
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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.
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SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT/AGENT DATE
Property Owner's Authorization
I, 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 purposes of inspection and posting attendant to this application.
SIGNATURE OF OWNER
Questions? Call (425) 771-0220.
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October 25, 2015
I would like to get your approval to take down a rather big maple tree situated close to the east
wall of my house. The reason for seeking this approval is the fact, that the tree prevents the sun
from hitting my roof thereby causing moss to grow on the cedar shingles. According to the
bylaws governing the houses in the planned community I live in, we have to have cedar shake
roofs, so I don't have the option of considering another type of roof.
I have obtained approval to take down the tree from the Elm Place Homeowners Association, as
you can see from the attached letter. You will also see from said letter, that our board is in
agreement to replace the maple tree with two smaller Japanese maples.
Kind regards,
Vagn a delund
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October 25, 2015
Vagn Noeddelund
635 Elm Place
Edmonds, WA 98020
Dear Vagn,
You have petitioned the Elm Place Homeowners' Association to have a
maple tree removed from your property.
We understand that this maple tree is on the eastern side of your
house, and it causing moss damage. You have advised us that if this is
approved you will be replacing this maple tree with two Japanese
maple trees of the appropriate size at your own expense. (This would
cover removal of the tree and stump as well as the replacement of two
additional maple trees.)
After careful consideration we, the Elm Place Homeowners' Association
Board, has given approval to have this tree removed and replaced as
stated.
Sincerely,
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Connie LaPoint,
President
Elm Place Homeowners' Association
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CITY OF EDMONDS - PLANNING DIVISION
COMMENT FORM
❑k PW-Engineering ❑ Fire ❑ PW - Maintenance ❑ Parks & Rec. ❑
Building
❑ Economic Dev. ❑ Parks Maintenance
Project Number: PLN20150054
Applicant's Name: VAGN NOEDDELUND
Property Location: 635 ELM PLACE
Date of Application: 10.26.15 Date Form Routed:_ 10.27.15
Zoning: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-6)
Project Description: LANDSCAPE MODIFICATION - TREE REMOVAL
"PER ECDC 20.02.005 ALL COMMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 15 DAYS OF THE DATE
THIS FORM WAS ROUTED: DUE BY 11/09/2015
If you have any questions or need clarification on this project, please contact:
Responsible Staff: MIKE CLUGSTON Ext. 1330
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Name of Individual Submitting Comments:
Title:
❑X I have reviewed this land use proposal ❑ I have reviewed this land use proposal
for my department and have for my department and have
concluded that IT WOULD NOT AFFECT concluded that IT WOULD AFFECT MY
MY DEPARTMENT, so I have no DEPARTMENT, so I have provided
comments. My department may also comments or conditions below or
review this project during the building attached.
permit process (if applicable) and
reserves the right to provide additional
comments at that time.
Comments (please attach memo if additional space is needed):
Elm PI W is aprivate road. No engineering comments.
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: Jennifer Lambert
Phone/E-mail: 425-771-0220, Jennifer