Requesting additional information.pdf
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ITY OF DMONDS
1215 ANE,WA98020
VENUE ORTH DMONDS
P: 425.771.0220 F: 425.771.0221 W: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
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EVELOPMENT ERVICES EPARTMENTLANNING NGINEERING UILDING
March 3, 2008
Michael Hathaway
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17016 74 Avenue West
Edmonds WA 98026
RE: REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO COMPLETE YOUR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, FILE # CU-2008-0013
Dear Mr. Hathaway:
Thank you for submitting an application for a Conditional Use Permit to resolve the illegal tree
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cutting that occurred in April 2007 on the property located at 17016 74 Avenue West.
However, I cannot continue to review the application until the following materials are submitted
in accordance with Chapter 18.45 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (as
summarized in the attached Handout #P46 Land Clearing / Tree Cutting):
A. Application Requirements
1. Applicant contact information: OK
2. Written consent of owner(s) if applicant is not the owner: Not applicable
3. Vicinity Map and Plot Plan: Please submit a plot plan that meets the requirements
identified below (Plot Plan Requirements). The brief map submitted with the arborists
report is not sufficient to give a clear indication of where the features are on the site.
4. Adjacent property owners list within 300 feet: At the time you submitted the application,
you had indicated that there were additional addresses that would need to be included in
the notification. Please include those with your submittal.
5. Statement of purpose regarding tree removal: It is uncertain why only one of the trees on
the western property line is proposed to be removed (the Douglas Fir) and not the elm (?).
Please comment.
6. Tree cut list, specify species and diameter: No list was provided; please have your
arborist provide this information.
7. Schedule of work: No schedule was provided; please have your arborist provide this
information.
8. Future landscaping proposal and timetable for replanting: Two different proposals were
provided but a timetable was not.
B. Plot Plan Requirements
(see A3 above)
1. Two plot plans to scale (1 to 20 recommended);
2. Topographical information, existing/proposed grades, tree driplines;
3. Location of existing/proposed structures, driveways, utilities;
4. Areas to be cleared, proposed use for each area;
5. Designation of diseased/damaged trees greater than 6 inches in caliper;
6. Designation of trees to be removed and trees to be retained;
7. Designation of wetlands, streams, and other water courses.
C. A copy of the recorded height easement referenced on your application. I could not locate
the easement through the Snohomish County Auditors website.
D. The Critical Area assessment for your parcel (CRA-2008-0013) was performed as part of
your application on February 19, 2008. In it, an erosion hazard area on the western portion
of the parcel was identified where slopes range from 25% to nearly 40%. Therefore, your
arborist will need to update his report to include reference to the applicable sections of the
critical areas code in ECDC 23.40. A geotechnical engineer will also need to prepare a
written report that meets the requirements of the Citys critical areas regulations (ECDC
23.40 and 23.80) describing the slopes stability and soils.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 425-771-0220. For additional reference, please
refer to letters in your possession from former Senior Planner Martha Pansa, dated April 23,
2007, and a follow up from Planning Manager Robert Chave, AICP, dated July 16, 2007.
Sincerely,
Mike Clugston, AICP
Planner
Enclosure: Handout #P46 - Land Clearing/Tree Cutting
cc: File CU-2008-0013
Jeffrey L. Carey, P.S.
524 First Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98104