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PLN20170022 Staff Report with Attachments.pdf"V 1 be'Oti CITY OF EDMONDS f 121 5"' Avenue North • Edmonds, WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov tee �g90 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: PLANNING DIVISION ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN REVIEW FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND DECISION TO: Wayne Ludvigsen FROM: �ennifer Mac Vega, Associate Planner DATE: November 17, 2017 FILE NUMBER: PLN20170022 PROPOSAL: Administrative design review application for a landscape modification to remove four existing trees at the multi -family property addressed 21721 80"' Ave. W. Replacement planting is required. A. Property Owner Applicant Wayne Ludvigsen Same as Property Owner 11530 6th Ave. NW Seattle, WA 98177 B. Introduction The subject design review application was submitted by Wayne Ludvigsen, owner of the subject site, for a modification to the existing landscaping at the multi -family property addressed 21721 80t" Ave. W. The proposal is for the removal of four existing trees located on the property addressed 21721 80"' Ave. W. It should be noted that the proposal initially included a proposal to remove some trees on the neighboring property to the north (21713 80"' Ave. W); however, the proposal was modified by the applicant to only include the trees located on 21721 80t" Ave. W. Replacement landscaping is required. The subject site is located within the Multi - Family Residential, RM-2.4, zone (see inset zoning map). As such, the proposal is W 00 c CD = "? T r coOS 21701 N N Protect Loc t�on21713 21710 RM-2-4— a) 21721 Lo r O r N N 0000 21727 ti N 218TH ST SW c RS_$o 7924 7906 00 00 Page I of 5 File No. PLN20170022 Ludvigsen Landscaping Revision Administrative Design Review subject to the General Design Review requirements of ECDC Chapter 20.11. Pursuant to ECDC 20.11.010, since the proposal does not require a SEPA threshold determination, the proposal may be reviewed by staff as an administrative Type I decision, subject to the requirements of ECDC 20.01 and 20.02. The applicant submitted a land use application form with cover letter (Attachment 1), initial landscape plan (Attachment 2), and photographs of existing site conditions (Attachment 3) on May 8, 2017. The application became procedurally complete pursuant to ECDC 20.02.002 on June 5, 2017, and a letter confirming such was sent to the applicant on June 13, 2017 (Attachment 4). Upon further review of the application, staff found that additional information was necessary and a letter requesting such information was sent to the applicant on July 6, 2017 (Attachment 5) with a revised request correcting a typo being sent on July 24, 2017 (Attachment 6). The applicant responded via email on August 31, 2017 (Attachment 7). Staff found that further clarification was necessary and sent a second request for additional information on September 20, 2017 (Attachment 8). The applicant responded via email with a revised partial landscape plan on October 6, 2017 (Attachment 9). C. Criteria and Comprehensive Plan Compliance The subject site is located within the "Mixed Use Commercial" designation of the Comprehensive Plan as well as within the "Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center." Nothing in this proposal appears to be in conflict with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. D. Technical Review The Engineering Division has reviewed the subject application and provided a memorandum dated June 14, 2017 approving the proposal with five conditions (Attachment 10). One of these conditions includes the requirement that a right-of-way permit must be obtained prior to utilizing the City right-of-way, including the street or sidewalk, to perform any work. If the applicant finds that such work is necessary, they must contact the Engineering Division for applicable right-of-way permit requirements. All of the Engineering Division's conditions stated in Attachment 10 are included as conditions of approval to the subject decision. E. Public Comments Pursuant to ECDC 20.01.003(C), public notice is not required for Type I decisions. Thus, public notice was not required for the subject application. As such, no public comments have been received in response to the proposal. F. Findines and Conclusions a. The subject site is located within the Multi -Family Residential, RM-2.4, zone. The properties to the north, east and south of the subject site are also located within the RM-2.4 zone, while the properties to the west across 80"' Ave. W located within the Single -Family Residential, RS-8, zone. b. Properties within the vicinity of the site are primarily developed with single- and multi -family residential uses. c. RM-zoned properties are subject to the General Design Review requirements of ECDC Chapter 20.11. d. A Critical Areas Checklist has not been completed for the subject site; however, there does not appear to be a conflict between the proposal and the critical areas requirements of ECDC Chapters 23.40 through 23.90. Therefore, no further critical areas study is required at this time. Page 2 of 5 File No. PLN20170022 Ludvigsen Landscaping Revision Administrative Design Review e. Initially, the applicant requested to remove four trees on the property addressed 21721 80"' Ave. W (two located near the eastern property line and two located near the southwestern corner of the multi -family building adjacent to the parking area) as well as four trees located on the property addressed 21721 80"' Ave. W along the western portion of the southern property line (Attachments 1, 2, and 3). However, in response to staffs requests for additional information, the applicant modified the proposal to no longer include any work on the property addressed 21713 80t' Ave. W (Attachment 9). Therefore, the only trees that are being reviewed for removal under the subject application are the four trees identified on the property addressed 21721 80"' Ave. W. The locations of these four trees are indicated on the landscape plans within Attachments 2 and 9. f. The subject site was initially developed in 1955 with an addition in 1981, which was well before adoption of the City's current landscaping requirements. g. 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. Thus, any proposed changes to existing landscaping must strive towards bringing the site closer into compliance with current landscaping requirements. h. In accordance with ECDC 20.13.030.13, Type III landscaping would be required along the eastern side of the subject site. Type III landscaping is intended to create a visual separation of uses from streets, and visual separation of compatible uses so as to soften the appearance of streets, parking areas and building elevations. ECDC 20.13.030.0 requires each area of Type III landscaping buffering a building to contain evergreen and deciduous trees, with no more than 50 percent being deciduous, a minimum of six feet in height, and planted at intervals no greater than 30 feet on center in addition to 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. i. The applicant has proposed to remove two existing trees (a plum tree and a black walnut tree) along the eastern side of the subject site (identified as #9 and #10 in the partial landscape plan included in Attachment 9). In order to comply with the Type III landscape requirements along the eastern side of the site, the applicant has proposed planting one Leyland cypress tree near the approximate center of the eastern property line, which would cause the trees along this property line to be spaced at approximately 30 feet on center with no more than 50 percent being deciduous. The partial landscape plan in Attachment 9 indicates a second Leyland cypress tree at the northeastern corner of the site; however, this tree is not required in order to comply with the minimum spacing requirements. In addition to the one proposed replacement tree, the applicant has also proposed planting emerald n' gold euonymus along the northern approximate two thirds of the eastern side of the site. This together with the existing plantings and the addition of the Leyland cypress near the center of the eastern side of the site will cause the site to become closer in compliance with the Type III landscape requirements. j. Upon staff s inspection of the subject site conducted on July 6, 2017, it was found that the eastern side of the subject site (21721 80t1i Ave. W) is particularly overgrown. The proposal should help to clean up the landscaping on this site of the site. k. In accordance with ECDC 20.13.030.E, Type V landscaping is required within parking areas. As indicated on the initial landscape plan (Attachment 2), the applicant has proposed removing two trees two trees located near the southwestern corner of the building adjacent to the parking area. These two trees compensate for the lack of Type V landscaping at the subject site. Therefore, although meeting the Type V landscape requirements by providing landscaping within the parking area itself is not feasible with this project, replacing these two Page 3 of 5 File No. PLN20170022 Ludvigsen Landscaping Revision Administrative Design Review trees at a one-to-one ratio will not bring the site any further out of compliance with the Type V landscaping requirements. As requested in the applicant's October 6, 2017 response email (Attachment 9), these two trees are proposed to be replaced at a one-to-one ratio with Leyland cypress trees. 1. Minimum sizes and spacing of plants at installation are provided within ECDC 20.13.015. Evergreen trees must be a minimum height of six feet. Small shrubs must be planted at a minimum spacing of three feet on center. These requirements have been added within the conditions of approval. m. The applicant's October 6, 2017 email (Attachment 9) states that he plans to repair/replace the existing walkway along the northern side of his property. It shall be noted that a permit is likely required for the work. The applicant should contact the Building Division with the scope of work to determine permit requirements prior to commencing such work. G. Decision Based on the facts, conclusions, and attachments to this report, staff finds that the design review for file number PLN20170022 is APPROVED with the following conditions: a. Individual elements of this project are required to meet all applicable city codes, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to apply for and obtain all necessary permits. b. No tree cutting nor modifications to the existing landscaping on the property addressed 21713 80"' Ave. W is approved at this time. The owner/applicant may only remove the four trees identified for removal on the property addressed 21721 80"' Ave. W. c. One replacement tree (Leyland cypress or similar) a minimum of six feet in height shall be planted near the center of the eastern side of the site and emerald n' gold euonymus (or similar shrub) shall be planted at a minimum spacing of three feet on center along the northern approximate two thirds of the eastern side of the site as depicted in the partial site plan in Attachment 9. d. Two replacement trees (Leyland cypress or similar) a minimum of six feet in height shall be planted in the general vicinity of the two trees to be removed near the southwestern corner of the building adjacent to the parking area as depicted in the landscape plan in Attachment 2. e. The Planning Division must be contacted following the approved landscaping modifications for an inspection. f. Trees shall be fell onto private property. g. Vehicles and equipment shall be located on private property. Should it be necessary to utilize any portion of the City right-of-way, including the street or sidewalk, 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. A traffic control plan will be required as part of the right-of-way permit application. h. 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. i. Contractor/owner shall repair/replace any damaged sections of curb/gutter, sidewalk or other public improvements in City right-of-way per City standards that is caused by or occurs during the permitted project. j. Contractor/owner is responsible for locating all on -site utilities and any utilities on neighboring properties that could be impacted by the tree removal. Relocation/revision/repair to any utilities may require separate permit. k. Contractor/owner shall obtain any necessary permit(s) prior to repairing/replacing the Page 4 of 5 File No. PLN20170022 Ludvigsen Landscaping Revision Administrative Design Review existing sidewalk on the property addressed 21721 80t" Ave. W. Contact the Building Division at (425) 771-0220 for applicable permit requirements. H. Attachments 1. Land Use Application and Cover Letters 2. Initial Landscape Plan (partially revised) 3. Photographs from Applicant 4. Letter of Complete Application 5. Request for Additional Information 6. Revised Request for Additional Information 7. Applicant's 8/31/17 Response 8. Second Request for Additional Information 9. Applicant's 10/6/17 Response with Revised Partial Landscape Plan 10. Engineering Division Memorandum I, Expiration Pursuant to ECDC 20.12.090.A, "Unless the owner submits a fully completed building permit application necessary to bring about the approved alterations, or, if no building permit application is required, substantially commences the use allowed within 18 months from the date of approval, ADB or hearing examiner approval shall expire and be null and void, unless the owner files a fully completed application for an extension of time prior to the expiration date." Any person wishing to file an extension should contact the Planning Division at 425.771.0220 for further procedural information. Page 5 of 5 City of Edmonds Land Use Application ❑ ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW ❑ COMPREHENSNE PLAN AMENDMENT ❑ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FILE # PLl rZ9 t 70022 ZONE /� Z ❑ HOME OCCUPATION DATE, l REC'DBY ❑ FORMAL SUBDIVISION ❑ SHORT SUBDIVISION FEE ZBr.0() RECEIPT# ❑ LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT HEARING DATE ❑ PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ❑ OFFICIAL STREET MAP AMENDMENT ❑ HE WSTAFF ❑ PB ❑ ADB ❑ CC ❑ STREET VACATION ❑ REZONE ❑ SHORELINE PERMIT ❑ VARIANCE / REASONABLE USE EXCEPTION 6 ❑ OTHER: TOW 0 sPLC l--C%0 • PLEASE NOTE TIJAT ALL INFORMATIOA CO A1.vED W/TI/IN TINE APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC RECORD e PROPERTY ADDRF.SS OR LOCATION Zlli-I Sds "P_W EZY10.-05 PROJECT NAME (IF APPLICABLE) PROPERTY OWNER\Jr&�►l�P. LU-014tt-A!Xjg��l PHONE# "l b(0r5-11-5CO S ADDRESS l lS� �► �Z ►.L.1L1. �s-Ctk \&J*, FAX# TAx ACCOUNT # 0 Q 4 (n I a O O l n L% 0 1 SEC. TwP. RNG. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR PROPOSED USE (ATTACH COVER LETTER AS NECESSARY) DESCRIBE HOW THE PROJECT MEETS APPLICABLE CODES (ATTACH COVER LETTER AS NECESSARY) APPLICANTWN-646-, 1,,AP1y Ll%{ 9j`(/ PHONE # ADDRESS l 1 S?x7 E-MAIL\L_�L_%J3 ,kLtsq4,+P j`,51 FAx# CONTACT PERSONIAGENT �`� �� : PHONE # ADDRESS 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 emplovices By my signature, I certify that the information and ex is herewith submitted are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that I am authorized to file this app cation on the I If of the owner as listed below LICANT/AGENT SIGNATURE OF APPA DATE Property Owner's Authorization 1, VIA,-. I--t7V l%=I t certify under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the following is a true and co t stateent: I have authorized the above Applicant/Agent to apply for the subject land use application, and grant my We 0 n for tmhe public officials and the staff of the City of Edmonds to enter the subject property for the pi7�q tiont-sting attendant to this application p I SIGNATURE OF OWNER` DATE Questions? Call (425) 771-0220. Revised on 8122112 B - Land Use Application Page / of] ATTACHMENT 1 Wayne Ludvigsen 11530 6th Ave NW Seattle, WA 98177 City Of Edmonds Permit Office 5/8/2017 To Whomever it may concern: Name of Project: Tree Removal/Thinning and Possible Replacement (if required). Address of Project: 21721 & 21713 80th Ave W Edmonds WA 98026 The above listed properties are being heavily damaged as a result of oversized trees accompanied by aggressive root growth. The access walkway for 21721 borders the property line, and is within a couple of feet of the tree trunks, with the main building structure within 6 feet. I have already had to dig up the sewer main for repairs AND had the water main repaired this past summer due the destructive roots. This is also creating a liability issues for the both of us due to safety concerns, as extensive harm has already been done to the walkway access the units #A & #B at 21721 (6" elevation cracks) as well as the parking lot for 21721 & 21713 (6" elevation cracks/broken asphalt on what was a flat surface). I have included photos to help illustrate. These 50' trees are also killing surrounding shrubs and vegetation resulting from the excessive shade. I spoke with Kernen Lien about this project and he told me that this would be considered as a single project as long as I was able to get written permission from the property owner of 12713 80th W (see permission from Doug Hanson included in application). I propose to have the trees highlighted in pink removed as identified on the attached plan, and, if required, replace the trees one for one with something that is within code requirements (ideally evergreen) and to "scale" for the surroundings/environment. The trees/shrubs highlighted in yellow would remain. Please let me know if any additional information is required - Thank you in advance for consideration. Wayne Ludvigsen 206-571-8995 April 29, 2017 Dear Wayne, ECLpjVzjj) PLANMNG D&;� We are giving Wayne Ludvigsen permission to remove problem trees from the southwest corner of our property at 21713 801h Ave W Edmonds, WA 98026 as long as the following stipulations are followed. #1 contractors doing the work must be licensed, bonded and insured #2 all work shall comply with Edmonds WA requirements #3 area will be cleaned up at completion of the work #4 new trees shall be planted to the City of Edmonds standards #5 all work shall be paid for by Wayne Ludvigsen Douglas R Hanson PO Box 711 Poulsbo, WA 98370 ,�t 1 —1 It 15 t Ail-VA,i —dii OF 0=0 jo Jopt —aw- COFAIMM man ZONE oc ... .......... ...... SETBACKS- tk lum.1 I" .1-1 —V it Seam iltIt —. FRONT 00 X111. It tc— I. wit" f t�. —9. 0-0, 1, , It 4A wr ol . .. ... 1. it... 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PLN20170022 Dear Mr. Ludvigsen: Your land use application for a landscape revision for the properties addressed 21713 and 21721 80t' Ave W (File No. PLN20170022) became procedurally complete pursuant to Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) Section 20.02.002 on June 5, 2017. Please accept this letter as the City's completeness notice in accordance with ECDC 20.02.003. Although it has been determined that the application meets the procedural submission requirements and is therefore complete, additional information may be needed as staff continues with review of the application. Staff will contact you as our review continues if additional information is necessary. I will be the main staff contact for your application. If you have any questions at any point during the review process, you may reach me at Jen.Machugagedmondswa.gov or (425) 771-0220, ext. 1224. Sincerely, Development Services Department - Planning Division Jen Machuga Associate Planner Cc: File No. PLN20170022 Page 1 of 1 ATTACHMENT 4 CITY 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 fhC. 18y" July 6, 2017 Mr. Wayne Ludvigsen Via email: wludviesen(&..comcast.net SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR LANDSCAPE REVISION APPLICATION LOCATED AT 21713 & 21721 80THAVE. W FILE NO. PLN20170022 Dear Mr. Ludvigsen: Upon staff s continued review of your land use application for a landscape revision for the properties addressed 21713 and 21721 80" Ave. W (File No. PLN20170022), it has been determined that additional information/clarification will need to be submitted before review can continue. Please submit the following items at your earliest convenience so that staff can continue processing your application: 1. Refer to the City's landscape requirements in Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) Chapter 20.13. Staff cannot approve the proposed tree cutting without landscape plans indicating compliance with the applicable landscape requirements. In order to comply with the City's landscape requirements, replacement plantings and additional shrubs and groundcover will be necessary. In developing the proposed landscape plans for both parcels, please be sure to address the following requirements: a. The southern side of the property addressed 21713 80" Ave. W and the western side of the property addressed 21721 80" Ave. W will both 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. b. For the two trees that are proposed to be removed near the parking area on the property addressed 21721 80t1i Ave. W, those trees will need to be replaced at a 1:1 ratio. Please provide landscape plans for both properties consistent with these requirements. 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 20.02.003.1)). Thus, your application will expire if the requested information is not received by October 4, 2017. If you have any questions, you may reach me at Jen.Machuga@edmondswa.gov or (425) 771-0220, ext. 1224. Sincerely, Development Services Department - Planning Division Jen Machuga Associate Planner Cc: File No. PLN20170022 Page 1 of 1 ATTACHMENT 5 CITY 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 fhC. 18y" July 24, 2017 Mr. Wayne Ludvigsen Via email: wludvigsenkcomcast.net SUBJECT: REVISED REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR LANDSCAPE REVISION APPLICATION LOCATED AT 21713 & 21721 80TH AVE. W FILE NO. PLN20170022 Dear Mr. Ludvigsen It has come to my attention that there was a typo in the request for additional information that was sent to you on July 6' regarding your land use application for a landscape revision for the properties addressed 21713 and 21721 80" Ave. W (File No. PLN20170022). 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 (note: the corrected typo from my July 6t1i letter is indicated in red): 1. Refer to the City's landscape requirements in Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) Chapter 20.13. Staff cannot approve the proposed tree cutting without landscape plans indicating compliance with the applicable landscape requirements. In order to comply with the City's landscape requirements, replacement plantings and additional shrubs and groundcover will be necessary. In developing the proposed landscape plans for both parcels, please be sure to address the following requirements: a. The southern side of the property addressed 21713 801h Ave. W and the eastern side of the property addressed 21721 801h Ave. W will both 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. b. For the two trees that are proposed to be removed near the parking area on the property addressed 21721 80t1i Ave. W, those trees will need to be replaced at a 1:1 ratio. Please provide landscape plans for both properties consistent with these requirements. 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 October 4, 2017. If you have any questions, you may reach me at Jen.Machuga@edmondswa.gov or (425) 771-0220, ext. 1224. Sincerely, Development Services Department - Planning Division Jen Mach uga Associate Planner Cc: File No. PLN20170022 Page 1 of 1 ATTACHMENT 6 Machuga, Jen From: Wayne Ludvigsen <wludvigsen@comcast.net> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 1:13 PM To: Machuga, Jen Subject: RE: Request for Additional Info for Landscape Revision (PLN20170022) Attachments: 21721 80th W Proposed Landscaping.pdf Hi Jen, In the interest of prioritizing, I would initially like to review the 21721 parcel - Attached is a 1/8" scale drawing of the impacted (eastern) side of that property. The 2 trees that I am hoping to have removed are not included in the drawing. To get a better feel for the space, I've already cleaned/removed the overgrown brush and berries in the NE corner and along the east facing fence. In consideration of city preferences and maintenance, my thought is to go with an Evergreen theme throughout, as there are plenty of deciduous trees in the area. Please see the attached drawing for your review. Regarding the 2 trees adjacent to the parking lot referenced in the initial email, I would like to replace those with Emerald Green Arborvitaes, 1:1. Regards, Wayne Ludvigsen 206-571-8995 From: Machuga, Jen [maiIto: Jen. Mach uga@edmondswa.gov] Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 4:38 PM To: 'wludvigsen@comcast.net' Subject: RE: Request for Additional Info for Landscape Revision (PLN20170022) Hi Wayne, Please see the attached revised request for additional information. The only change was the correction that we discussed on the phone today (correcting the side referenced in the first line of Item 1.a from the western to the eastern side of the property addressed 21721). Also, the City's landscaping requirements (ECDC Chapter 20.13) are available for reference by clicking here. See Section 20.13.030.0 for a description of what is necessary within Type III landscaped areas. Also, see Section 20.13.015 for minimum sizes and maximum spacing at installation. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Sincerely, Jen Jennifer Machuga, Associate Planner City of Edmonds, Planning Division 121 - 5th Avenue North ATTACHMENT 7 Edmonds, WA 98020 (425) 771-0220 ext. 1224 Jen. Machuga@edmondswa.gov Development Services Hours: Monday & Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday 8:30 AM - Noon Thursday & Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM From: Machuga, Jen Sent: Thursday, July 6, 2017 5:49 PM To: wludvigsen@comcast.net Subject: Request for Additional Info for Landscape Revision (PLN20170022) Dear Wayne, Please see the attached request for additional information regarding your application at 21713 and 21721 80t" Ave. W. Feel free to contact us with any questions. Sincerely, Jen Jennifer Machuga, Associate Planner City of Edmonds, Planning Division 121 - 5th Avenue North Edmonds, WA 98020 (425) 771-0220 ext. 1224 Jen. Machuga@edmondswa.gov Development Services Hours: Monday & Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday 8:30 AM - Noon Thursday & Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM ,&W Virus -free. www.avq.com .7" Z CITY 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 fhC. 18y" 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. Page 1 of 2 ATTACHMENT 8 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 Page 2 of 2 Machuga, Jen From: Wayne Ludvigsen <wludvigsen@comcast.net> Sent: Friday, October 6, 2017 5:46 PM To: Machuga, Jen Subject: RE: Ludvigsen Landscape Revision Application (PLN20170022) Attachments: 21721 80th W Proposed Landscaping rev. 09.25.17.pdf Hi Jen, Thanks for getting back to me. Below are my responses to the request for additional information. In response to question #1, as much as I would like to include the trees on 21713 in this application, I am not confident that I could even get required groundcover and shrubs to grow due to the lack of southern exposure (shading from the 6 ft fence and 2 story building on my property). With that said, I think my safest approach is to prune the neighbors trees that are encroaching on my property, dig up the sidewalk that runs between the fence and my building, remove any roots that are currently damaging the sidewalk/foundation on my property and repair as needed. In response to question #2, I've attached a revised drawing showing the location of the trees that I propose to remove on my property (#9. & #10.). I've also added the existing trees on 21713 (#11. & #12.). All locations are drawn to scale. There is roughly a 60' spread between the neighbors deciduous tree (#11.) and the stickered Holly on my property (#9.) Would planting 1 tree at location #10 suffice? (Your voice message last week left me with the understanding that only one tree would be required). In response to question #3, 1 would like to propose using Leyland Cypress as my tree choice for all locations. Would those meet the city landscaping requirements for this application? I will try calling you on Tuesday. Regards, Wayne 206-571-8995 From: Machuga, Jen [mailto:Jen.Machuga@edmondswa.gov] Sent: Friday, October 06, 2017 5:03 PM To: 'Wayne Ludvigsen' Subject: FW: Ludvigsen Landscape Revision Application (PLN20170022) Hi Wayne, Sorry I missed your call this afternoon! I wanted to make sure you received the attached request for additional information for your proposal. I know you were wondering how long it would take for the permit to be approved, and once we receive a response to the items requested in the attached letter, it shouldn't take more than a week. If you are able to resubmit soon, that will still give you time to get the new trees planted this fall, which is a great time to plant. I will be out of the office on Monday, but feel free to give me a call on Tuesday if you have any further questions. Sincerely, ATTACHMENT 9 Jen Jennifer Machuga, Associate Planner City of Edmonds, Planning Division 121 - 5th Avenue North Edmonds, WA 98020 (425) 771-0220 ext. 1224 Jen. Machuga@edmondswa.gov Development Services Hours: Monday & Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday 8:30 AM - Noon Thursday & Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM From: Machuga, Jen Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 5:21 PM To: 'wludvigsen@comcast.net'<wludvigsen@comcast.net> Subject: Ludvigsen Landscape Revision Application (PLN20170022) Hi Wayne, Please see the attached comments regarding your revised proposal for the landscape plan revision at 21713/21721 80th Ave. W. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Sincerely, Jen Jennifer Machuga, Associate Planner City of Edmonds, Planning Division 121 - 5th Avenue North Edmonds, WA 98020 (425) 771-0220 ext. 1224 Jen.Machuga@edmondswa.gov Development Services Hours: Monday & Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday 8:30 AM - Noon Thursday & Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM -- Q Virus -free. www.avq.com Q fi \t� W 1 --4 1 K—I 'I I - I Q a --I 1 00 i7- I i / � Date: To: From: Subject: MEMORANDUM June 14, 2017 Jeri Machuga, Associate Planner Jeanie McConnell, Engineering Program Manager PLN20170022 — Landscape Modification Wayne Ludvigsen — 21721— 80tb Ave W Engineering has reviewed the subject landscape modification application. The information provided is consistent with Title 18 Edmonds Community Development Code & Engineering standards. 1) Trees shall be fell onto private property. 2) Vehicles and equipment shall be located on private property. Should it be necessary to utilize any portion of the City right-of-way, including the street or sidewalk, to perform any of this work then the contractor shall apply for and obtain a right-of-way construction permit in advance of starting. A traffic control plan will be required as part of the right-of-way permit application. 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) Contractor/owner shall repair/replace any damaged sections of curb/gutter, sidewalk or other public improvements in City right-of-way per City standards that is caused by or occurs during the permitted project. 5) Contractor/owner is responsible for locating all on -site utilities and any utilities on neighboring properties that could be impacted by the tree removal. Relocation/revision/repair to any utilities may require separate permit. Thank you. City of Edmonds ATTACHMENT 10