PLN20170022 2nd Request for Additional Info.pdfCITY OF EDMONDS
121 5ch Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
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September 20, 2017
Mr. Wayne Ludvigsen
Via email: wludvi sen a comcast.net
SUBJECT: 2'''H REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR LANDSCAPE
REVISION APPLICATION LOCATED AT 21713 & 21721 80TH AVE. W
FILE NO. PLN20170022
Dear Mr. Ludvigsen:
I received your revised plans via email on August 31, 2017 for the proposed landscape revision to the
properties addressed 21713 and 21721 80t' Ave. W (File No. PLN20170022). Upon reviewing your
proposal, it was found that additional information/clarification will need to be submitted before review of
your application can continue. Please submit the following items at your earliest convenience so that staff
can continue processing your application:
1. Your email states that you would "initially like to review the 21721 parcel." Please confirm
whether this means that you are no longer proposing to modify any of the landscaping on the
property addressed 21713 as part of this application and that any changes proposed to the
landscaping at 21713 80' Ave. W would be applied for under a separate land use application. Or,
were you implying that you are still working on a revised landscape plan for 21713 and want that
reviewed under this same application?
2. Please confirm which trees are proposed for removal on the property addressed 21721 80t' Ave.
W (your original site plan indicated a few trees along the northern side of this site; however, I
believe all of those trees are located on the property addressed 21713. Please provide a clear site
plan confirming exactly which trees are proposed for removal as part of the subject application.
3. Regarding the proposed landscaping changes to the property addressed 21721 80' Ave. W,
emerald green arborvitae cannot be considered a tree for compliance with the Type III
landscaping requirements along the eastern side of the site nor for the required replacement of the
two trees near the parking area. As such, please revise the proposed landscape plan to be
consistent with the following requirements:
a. The eastern side of this property will need to be shown to comply with the requirements
for Type III landscaping, including trees, shrubs and groundcover meeting the sizes and
spacing identified in the Type III landscaping requirements of ECDC 20.13.030.C. This
includes the need for trees (not arborvitae) to be planted at intervals no greater than 30
feet on center. Additionally, no more than 50% of the trees may be deciduous and the
trees must be a minimum of six feet in height. In keeping with your interest to plant a
columnar -type of tree, possibly a weeping Alaskan cedar (or similar species) may be an
appropriate replacement along the eastern side of the site instead of arborvitae. Since
there is an existing pine tree at the southeastern corner of the site, possibly only one new
tree will be necessary along the eastern side in order to meet the 30' on center
requirement. Please measure and confirm that the proposed replacement tree(s) meet the
30' on center requirement.
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b. The two trees that are proposed to be removed near the parking area will need to be
replaced at a 1:1 ratio with either evergreen or deciduous trees, not arborvitae. Again,
possibly a weeping Alaskan cedar (or similar) species would be appropriate. Another
option for a smaller landscaping tree that is often used is a vine maple. Please revise your
plans with a proposed replacement species for the two trees to be removed near the
parking area.
Please keep in mind that a complete response to this information request must be received within 90
days or the application will lapse for lack of information (ECDC 20.02.003.D). Thus, your application
will expire if the requested information is not received by December 19, 2017.
If you have any questions, you may reach me at Jen.Machugakedmondswa.gov or (425) 771-0220, ext.
1224.
Sincerely,
Development Services Department - Planning Division
Jen Mach uga
Associate Planner
Cc: File No. PLN20170022
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