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PLN2022-0091 Staff Report _ Attachmentse EDIy �d CITY OF EDMONDS 121 5' Avenue North • Edmonds, WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov g90 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: PLANNING DIVISION ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN REVIEW FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND DECISION TO: Scott Andersen Grow with Us Preschool FROM: Michele Q. Szafran, Planner DATE: December 28, 2022 FILE NUMBER: PLN2022-0091 PROPOSAL: Administrative design review application for a landscape modification for removal of a hazardous tree at 665 Edmonds Way. Replacement planting is required. A. Provertv Owner/Applicant & Contact Grow With Us Preschool Attn: Scott Andersen 23632 HWY 99 STE. F-502 Edmonds, WA 98026 B. Introduction The design review application was submitted by Scott Andersen on behalf of Grow With Us Preschool. The request is for a modification to the existing landscaping at the multi- family property addressed 665 Edmonds Way. The proposal is for the removal of one existing tree located along the north side of Edmonds Way adjacent to the building. Replacement landscaping is required for removal of the trees/vegetation. Page I of 3 File No. PLN2022-0091 Grow With Us Preschool Landscaping Revision Administrative Design Review The subject site is located within the Planned Business, BP, zone (see inset -zoning map above). As such, the proposal is 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, staff may review the proposal as an administrative Type I decision, subject to the requirements of ECDC 20.01 and 20.02. The applicant submitted a land use application (Attachment 1), cover letter (Attachment 2), a site plan (Attachment 3) and photo (Attachment 4). The application is procedurally complete pursuant to ECDC 20.02.002. C. Criteria and Comprehensive Plan Compliance The subject site is located within the "Planned -Neighborhood" designation of the Comprehensive Plan. Nothing in this proposal appears to be in conflict with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. D. 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. E. Findings and Conclusions a. The subject site is located within the Planned Business, BP zone (Attachment 5). The properties located to the north and south are also in the BP zone. The properties located to the east of the subject property are zoned Single -Family Residential, RS-6. Properties surrounding the subject site are developed with commercial and residential uses. b. Current landscaping requirements are contained within ECDC Chapter 20.13. Although the current landscaping requirements are different from the landscaping requirements that may have been 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. c. The proposal includes the removal of a dead/dying Douglas Fir, along the north side of Edmonds Way adjacent to the building. Per the cover letter and picture provided the tree is clearly hazardous (Attachment 2 & 4). d. In accordance with ECDC 20.13.030, Type V landscaping is appropriate in the vicinity of the parking lot and is intended to provide visual relief and shade in parking areas. e. In order to comply with the landscape requirements, the applicant has proposed to relace the tree with a Japanese Maple. f. Minimum sizes of plants at installation are provided within ECDC 20.13.015 and ECDC 20.13.030.E.2.a. This requirement has been added within the conditions of approval. Page 2 of 3 File No. PLN2022-0091 Grow With Us Preschool Landscaping Revision Administrative Design Review F. Decision Based on the facts, conclusions, and attachments to this report, staff finds that the design review for file number PLN2022-0091 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. Only the identified tree (Douglas Fir) as shown in (Attachments 2, 3 & 4) may be removed. Removal of any other trees/vegetation requires separate approval. c. The replacement tree must meet the minimum size requirements as outline in Chapter 20.13 ECDC. d. Trees shall be fell onto private property. e. 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. f. 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. g. 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. h. 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. G. Attachments 1. Land Use Application 2. Cover Letter 3. Landscape Plan 4. Photograph 5. Zoning & Vicinity Map H. 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 i CITY OF EDMONDS MyBuildingPermit.com Clearing and Grading Application #1228086 - Dead Hazardous Tree Removal Grow Applicant First Name Last Name Company Name Scott Andersen Grow With Us Preschool Number Street Apartment or Suite Number E-mail Address 23632 hwy 99 Ste F PMB 502 scott309@comcast.net City State Zip Phone Number Extension Edmonds WA 98026 (425) 329-5221 Contractor Company Name MVP TREE SERVICES Number Street Apartment or Suite Number PO BOX 1343 City State Zip Phone Number Extension EDMONDS WA 98020 2062765424 State License Number License Expiration Date uBl # E-mail Address MVPTRTS793CC 2/5/2023 BD4B4f1741 Mvptreeservice@gmail.com Project Location Number Street Floor Number Suite or Room Number 665 EDMONDS WAY City Zip Code County Parcel Number EDMONDS 98020 27032500308000 Associated Building Permit Number Tenant Name Additional Information (i.e. equipment location or special instructions). Work Location Property Owner First Name Last Name or Company Name Scott Andersen EDMONDS WAY PROFESSIONAL CENTER LLC Number Street Apartment or Suite Number 23632 HWY 99 F-502 City State Zip EDMONDS WA 98026 Certification Statement - The applicant states: I certify that I am the owner of this property or the owner's authorized agent. If acting as an authorized agent, I further certify that I have full power and authority to file this application and to perform, on behalf of the owner, all acts required to enable the jurisdiction to process and review such application. I have furnished true and correct information. I will comply with all provisions of law and ordinance governing this type of application. If the scope of work requires a licensed contractor to perform the work, the information will be provided prior to permit issuance. Date Submitted: 11/10/2022 Submitted By: Scott Andersen Page 1 of 2 ATTACHMENT 1 i CITY OF EDMONDS MyBuildingPermit.com Clearing and Grading Application #1228086 - Dead Hazardous Tree Removal Grow V Project Contact Company Name: Grow With Us Preschool Name: Scott Andersen Email: scott309@comcast.net Address: 23632 23632 hwy 99 ste F #502 Phone #: (425) 329-5221 Edmonds WA 98026 Project Type Activity Type Scope of Work Commercial Landscaping and Hardscaping Only Tree Removal and/or Installation Project Dead Hazardous Tree Removal Grow With Us Daycare Name: There is a dead Douglas Fir Tree (Approximately 68 inches in diameter and approximately 55-60 ft tall) on our property at 665 Edmonds Way Edmonds WA 98020. Since the tree is clearly dead (see pictures) it represents a serious immediate hazard of falling. It is located close to our building and parking lot (see site plan) and we have children in our child care center as well as our staff Description and parents that frequent the property. We want to have a professional licensed tree/arborist of Work: contractor (Matthew Prebezac MVP Tree Services License MVPPTRTS793CC) remove this dead tree before a wind storm causes it to fall on someone or our building and causes serious harm to life or property. We plan to replace the tree with a Japanese Maple as its location is bordering another commercial property. The work will be done on a weekend during the day where there are no children or business operations going on. Thank you Scott Andersen, Grow With Us Preschool425-329-5221 Scott309@comcast.net Project Details Tree Information Total number of trees to be removed 1 Description (species, diameter) 68 inches diameter, 60 feet tall, Douglas Fir. (Dead and Hazardous) Location (front yard, back yard, etc.) Front Parking Lot area of building (West side of lot). Page 2 of 2 . OF tp,b v OHO MyBuildingPermit.com Jurisdiction: Edmonds Project Name: Dead Hazardous Tree Removal Grow With Us Daycare Application ID: 1228086 Supplemental Name: Applicant Certification - Planning The 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. The property affected by the application is in the exclusive ownership of the applicant or that the application has been submitted with the consent of all owners of the affected property. I certify, under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington, 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 behalf of the owner of the subject property. I do so certify. Site Address: 665 Edmonds Way Edmonds Washington 98020 Dead Hazardous Tre4 Removal and replacement There is a dead Dou as Fir Tree (Approximately 68 inches in diameter and approximately 55-60 ft tall) on our property at 665 Edmonds Way. Since the tree is clearly dead (see pict res) it represents a serious immediate hazard of falling. It is located close to our building md parking lot (see site plan) and we have children in our child care center as well as our taff and parents that frequent the property. We want to have a professional licensed tree/arborist contractor (Matthew Prebezac MVP Tree Services License #MVPTRTS 93CC) remove this dead tree before a wind storm causes it to fall on someone or onto dur building and causes serious harm to life or property. We plan to replace the tree with Japanese Maple as its location is bordering another commercial property. The work Nfill be done on a weekend, during the day, when there are no children present on t e property and no business operations going on. Thank you mow With Us Edmonds Way 425-329-5221 Scott309(a,con Center LLC ATTACHMENT 2 ,= City of Edmonds Dead Tree Removal 0 31.57 63.1 Feet 564 47.0 This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. 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' Roni Zoning 01 RS-6 RS-8 . . . . . . . . . . `, ® RS-10 RS-12 RSW-12 . . . . . . . . ` <j / iON OVA ❑ El RS-20 RS-MP / RM-3 . r. �.•A. \\ r e/�'/ '' 1 / 1Oj`�� ■ ' RM-2.4 RM-1.5 RM-EW .—J}I•�",' . .�\ ,".w / BDII N. BD4 ` .....:............ .......... . i BD5 OR �'- r0 WMU BP BN FVMU BC Notes EDMONDS WAY 0 65.98 132.0 Feet 1,179 98.3 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, 665 WGS_1984_Web_Mercator_Auxiliary_Sphere © City of Edmonds current, or otherwise reliable. THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR DESIGN OR CONSTRUCTION ATTACHMENT 5