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PLN20190042 staff approval with attachments.pdf.1/� C. 189v 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 IIIAI �CUm rE�IEvHDVTVEa lv FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND DECISION Project: Edmonds Presbyterian Church Landscape Modification File Number: PLN20190042 Date of Report: August 27, 2019 From: IL�� Mike Clugston, AICP, Senior Planner A. Property Owner Applicant Edmonds Presbyterian Church Gay Hawkins 22600 96th Ave. W (Elder at Edmonds Presbyterian Church) Edmonds, WA 98026 B. Project Description The Church is proposing to remove one fir tree. C. Findings and Conclusions 1. Edmonds Presbyterian Church is located at 22600 9611 Ave. W. The 3+ acre site is zoned Single Family Residential, RS-8. Surrounding properties are zoned similarly but smaller and developed with single family residences. 2. The church site was developed in 1963 and annexed by the City of Edmonds in 1995. Landscaping on the site is dominated by large evergreen trees near the east and west property lines with ornamentals nearer the building. Lawn grass is found across the site. 3. The subject fir tree is near the western property line and is insect -infested and in poor condition. 4. Removal of trees on single-family zoned properties that are subdividable into more than one additional lot requires a permit pursuant to Chapter 18.45 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC). In this case, the permit is a Type I staff design review of a landscape plan modification done in accordance with the landscaping chapter, ECDC 20.13. Page 1 of 3 File No. PLN20190042 Administrative Design Review Edmonds Presbyterian Church Landscape Modification 5. Tree replacement is required per ECDC 18.45, which must meet the standards in ECDC 20.13. Type II landscaping, which is intended to create a visual separation between similar uses, would be appropriate along the western property line. According to ECDC 20.13.030.13, Type II landscaping includes: a. Evergreen and deciduous trees, with no more than 30 percent being deciduous, a minimum of six feet in height, and planted at intervals no greater than 20 feet on center; and b. 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. 6. Much of the western property line is densely treed but there is a blank area near the northwest corner of the site where additional landscaping would be appropriate to bring the landscaping along the full length of the property line closer to the Type II standard. 7. The applicant has requested to postpone tree replacement until a later date because a larger church remodel project is being considered. A condition is included to require future replacement. D. Technical Review The Engineering Division reviewed the proposal and recommended several conditions that have been included with the decision. Decision Based on the findings, conclusions and attachments to this report, the design review in file number PLN20190042 is approved with the following conditions: 1. This permit is only for the removal the one fir tree identified on Attachments 3 & 4. Consistent with Section 20.11.050 ECDC (General Design Review), design review decisions are valid for 18 months from the date of the approval with the opportunity for a one-time 12 month extension. If the subject fir is removed as allowed in this approval, replacement trees at a 3:1 ratio must be installed near the northwest corner of the site prior to the expiration of this permit. The applicant must work with staff to determine the appropriate replacement species of vegetation to be consistent with Type II landscaping. If the church applies for a building permit which includes a landscaping plan prepared in accordance with ECDC 20.13 during the time of validity of this permit, this replacement condition shall become void. 3. At installation, replacement vegetation must be consistent with the size and spacing criteria in ECDC 20.13.015. 4. Trees must be fell onto private property. 5. Vehicles and equipment must 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 must apply for and obtain Page 2 of 3 File No. PLN20190042 Administrative Design Review Edmonds Presbyterian Church Landscape Modification 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. 6. 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. 7. Contractor/owner must 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. 8. 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. F. Attachments 1. Land use application 2. Cover letter 3. Project site aerial photo 4. Photos of fir tree 5. Engineering comments G. Appeals Staff design review is a Type I decision which pursuant to ECDC 20.01.003.13 is subject to judicial appeal. Type I decisions may be appealed by a party of record with standing to file a land use petition in Snohomish County superior court. Such petition must be filed within 21 days after issuance of the decision, as provided in Chapter 36.70C RCW. Page 3 of 3 City of Edmonds Land Use Application (/_( ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW C COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT C CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT F HOME OCCUPATION C FORMAL SUBDIVISION C SHORT SUBDMSION C LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT C PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FILE # FLjV CJ'0 19 "1 QA WNE 7— S DATE I Z`® 11 REC'D BY tYl Gi C FEE 2'� RECEIPT # HEARING DATE C OFFICIAL STREET MAP AMENDMENT C HE L STREET VACATION C REZONE C SHORELINE PERMIT C VARIANCE / REASONABLE USE EXCEPTIONL % OTHER: STAFF ❑ PB ❑ ADB ❑ CC • PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THE APPLICA TION IS A PUBLIC RECORD • PROPERTY ADDRESS OR LOCATION Z,Z Cn ©O F " t,�C- W PROJECT NAME (IF APPLICABLE) PROPERTY OWNERE.W10 UA-S PHONE# 41Z-5'Z& 4.334 ADDRESS _r�S�,v►� (('' E-MAIL � ; G{� BpG 'Ardvl+r'CI-' cn-10 l FAX# TAX ACCOUNT # 00 57 53 b 0G DG5m SEC. _ TWP. RNG. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR PROPOSED USE (ATTACH COVER LETTER AS NECESSA DESCRIBE HOW THE PROJECT MEETS APPLICABLE CODES (ATTACH COVER LETTER AS NECESSARY) - APPLICANT !�&-' d S ^h©lle. PHONE # ADDRESS E-MAIL FAX # CONTACT PERSON/AGENT (,," Ra", kL,IA 5 PHONE # 7Z S S-291 S/ L U ADDRESS - E-MAIL -- % U 14 A 1( J 1 a W 1k � Lo ►'vl Z'Ct S� ► Vle± FAx # Attachment 1 The undersigned applicant, and his/her/its heirs, and assigns, in consideration on the processing 4 rees 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 wh4orpartupon false misleading, inaccurate or incomplete information furnished by the applicant, his/her/its agents or employeZBy my signature, I certify that the information and exhiubmi ted are trueandcorrect to the best of my knowledge City of Edmonds Land Use Application 7/31/19 Page 2 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 the information and exhibits herewith submitted are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that I am authorized to file this application on the behalf of the owner as listed below. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT/AGENT DATE Property Owner's Authorization I, _Gay Hawkins, Elder) 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. iAt SIGN TURE OF OWNER DATE Questions? Call (425) 771-0220. 7 City of Edmonds 7-31-19 Developmental Services Department Planning Division To whom it may concern; Edmonds Presbyterian Church, 22600 961h Ave W, Edmonds is requesting a permit for the removal of a large fir tree that is infested with insects. It was inspected by Edmonds Tree Service on Jun 17, 2019 and determined a potential hazard if not removed. I was forwarded a response to Edmonds Tree Service from Michael Clugston of your department. See context below: I got Steve's voicemail message. The Doug fir tree wasn't on that old permit so a new is needed. To make a submittal, we'll need: 1) Completed land use application 2) Cover letter describing the complete scope of work 3) Photo of the tree(s) 4) Updated landscape plan showing the tree(s) to be removed and replacements at 3:1 (could be like for like but any native evergreen trees would enhance the buffer in that location on the site) 5) $285 review fee Mike Attached please find photographs of the subject tree and surrounding area. Edmonds Presbyterian Church is currently working with an architect to make changes to the footprint of the church. The permitting and groundbreaking may be as long as two years from now. We request a deferral of the planting of the replacement trees until we have a better idea of where they would be planted and not be disturbed by construction. Attachment 2 Ga awkins, Elder Edmonds, Presbyterian Church Gay Hawkins From: edmondstreesvc < edmondstreesvc@comcast. net> Sent Tuesday, June 18, 2019 2:24 PM To: lunarhawk@comcast.net Subject Fwd: RE: Tree removal Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device -------- Original message -------- From: "Clugston, Michael"<Michael.Clugston@edmondswa.gov> Date: 6/17/19 2:23 PM (GMT-08:00) To: "'edmondstreesvc@comcast.net"' <edmondstreesvc@comcast.net> Subject: RE: Tree removal Hi, I got Steve's voicemail message. The Doug fir tree wasn't on that old permit so a new is needed. To make a submittal, we'll need: 1) Completed land use application 2) Cover letter describing the complete scope of work 3) Photo of the tree(s) 4) Updated landscape plan showing the tree(s) to be removed and replacements at 3:1(could be like for like but any native evergreen trees would enhance the buffer in that location on the site) 5) $285 review fee Mike I From: edmondstreesvc@comcast.net <edmondstreesvc@comcast.net> Sent: Monday, June 17, 201911:43 AM To: Clugston, Michael <Michael.Clugston@edmondswa.gov> Subject: Tree removal Good morning Michael, Edmonds Presbyterian Church has a diseased Fir Tree (bark falling off). Back fenceline. 22600 96th Avenue West Edmonds Can we proceed right away with supporting pictures of the dying tree? Thanks Pam Edmonds Tree Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE device of Edmonds ArcSDE.GIS.STREET CENTERLINE: — <all other values, 0 42.26 84.5 Feet This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, WGS_1984_Web_Mercator_Auxiliary_Sphere current, or otherwise reliable © City of Edmonds THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR DESIGN OR CONSTRUCTION l � firs - ' { 4 �'` � '� �� j- ' � r ' j' .S • Date: To: From: Subject: MEMORANDUM August 26, 2019 Mike Clugston, Senior Planner Jeanie McConnell, Engineering Program Manager PLN20190042— Landscape Modification Presbyterian Church — 22600 96" Ave W Engineering has reviewed the subject application and found the information provided is consistent with Title 18 Edmonds Community Development Code & Engineering standards. It is requested that the following be included as a condition of project approval. 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 startincy %work. 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. The water and sewer utility purveyor for this site is Olympic View Water and Sewer District. Relocation/revision/repair to any utilities may require separate permit. Thank you. City of Edmonds Attachment 5