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PLN-2011-0067 staff decision and attachments.pdf°F EDYV CITY OF EDMONDS N 121 5t` Avenue North • Edmonds, WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us 7 � %90 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: PLANNING DIVISION ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN RE, WEW FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND DECISION TO: Joanne Love FROM: Mike Clugston, AICP DATE: September 28, 2011 PLN-2011-0067: The applicant proposes to remove seven pine trees and other existing landscaping at the Soundview Apartments at 629 Glen Street (also addressed as 614 61" Ave. N). Replacement vegetation will be installed. A. Property Owner/Applicant Contact Soundview 614 LLC (Joanne Love) Kevin O'Connell PO Box 177 PO Box 177 Lynnwood, WA 98046 Lynnwood, WA 98046 B. Introduction The applicant is propc to remove seven fir tre and associated vegetal at the Soundview Apartments site (Attachment 1). Attachment 2 is the applicant's statement Attachment 3 is a site indicating where the specific trees are to be removed and where th replacement vegetatio will be installed. The installation of a sprint system was initially proposed but was late eliminated from the project (Attachment 4 While trees on individ lots are regulated thro ECDC 18.45, changes Page I of 2 File No. PLN-2011-0067 Soundview Apartments Landscape Plan Modification landscaping on multifamily- and commercially -zoned sites are subject to design review according to ECDC 20.13. The subject application does not trigger SEPA review; therefore, the proposal may be approved by staff as a Type I Decision, subject to the requirements of ECDC 20.01.003. C. Findings and Conclusions 1. The Soundview Apartments are located at 614 6th Ave. N and 629 Glen Street. As indicated on the associated aerial photo, the site is T-shaped but basically sits at the corner of 6th and Glen. The landscaping under consideration in this permit is that adjacent to 629 Glen Street on the southern edge of the site. The site is zoned RM-1.5 and is bounded by a similarly zoned and developed parcel to the east. To the north is a single-family zoned and developed neighborhood. 2. The southern portion of the site (629 Glen) was developed in 1966 but there was no landscaping plan on file with the City; however, the property is well landscaped and appears to be well maintained. Attachment 3 shows the existing and proposed landscaping at the site along Glen Street. The existing pine trees were probably planted when the building was constructed in the 1960s but they are quite close to the building and have likely been topped numerous times due to their proximity to the overhead lines. The proposed landscaping (lower half of page) includes a variety of native species with a mix of small- and medium-sized trees along with lower growing shrubs and groundcover. 4. The proposed changes will improve the quality of the landscape and appearance of the Soundview Apartments along Glen Street. D. Technical Review This project was reviewed by both the Engineering Division and the Public Works Department. Engineering recommended the right-of-way permit condition and Public Works had initially required a sprinkler permit until this was removed from the proposal (Attachment 4). E. Decision Based on the findings, conclusions and attachments to this report, staff finds that the design review for file number PLN-2011-0067 is APPROVED with the following condition: 1. All work shall be done from private property or a right-of-way permit must be obtained from the Engineering Division. F. Attachments l . Land use application 2. Cover letter from Soundview 614 LLC 3. Site plan showing location of trees to be removed and replaced 4. Letter indicating removal of sprinklers from the project plans 5. Letter waiving appeal G. Appeals Per ECDC 20.07.006, appeal of this decision must be filed within 21 days after the issuance of the decision with the Snohomish County superior court. The applicant submitted a letter (Attachment 5) waiving the right to appeal. Page 2 of 2 City of Edmonds Land Use Application PLN 2�11 DO co-7 9 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW INEENNEMNIMMIMM ❑ COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT ❑ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FILE # P LN 2-o11IX7 0-7ZONE P— M• -- i s � ❑ HOME OCCUPATION DATE 9 i 251 t i REC'D BY &I M ❑ FORMAL SUBDIVISION ❑ SHORT SUBDIVISION FEE L �) 0 s 0 0 RECEIPT # ❑ LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT HEARING DATE ❑ PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ❑ OFFICIAL STREET MAP AMENDMENT ❑ BE STAFF ❑ PB ❑ ADB ❑ CC ❑ STREET VACATION ❑ REZONE ❑ SHORELINE PERMIT ❑ VARIANCE / REASONABLE USE EXCEPTION OTHER: L0L n dG Ca M M O6 A`f1C A-h 0*v'1 rr PROPERTY ADDRESS OR LOCATION W aq Gt e cl AV- A (p L LA U TM A rc N PROJECT NAME (IF APPLICABLE) PROPERTY OWNER CD J ICE w` c (e \ Li 1" PHONE # ADDRESS P(--) C66-,( \-1-7 ' 1-. An,00cr-k WA 9SOLA10 E-MAIL RScc.hocre5 uGh00,C_om FAX# 4aS -`1-1(- 3'315� TAXACCOUNT# �`IG3 ��FUC}�L� i$C SEC. �;AH TWP. D7 RNG. U"') DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTOR PROPOSED USE (ATTACH COVER LETTER AS NECESSARY) CS arew� keees cc�c� Gvreec,� 1av�c�scc��e - re�:OkC.c- L.6tA,,-, ruR,�-J T DESCRIBE HOW THE PROJECT MEETS APPLICABLE CODES (ATTACH COVER LETTER AS NECESSARY) APPLICANT —� c `�rti� 1. t� �± �— m e+r b e i PHONE # '-A Z- S -- --1 -1 �" -1 ADDRESS v '5'j�X \�� �- , r�,� ra a c uoc--\� CV304A0 1 E-MAIL �S c c h o r e 5 C� /c�a /C � rn FAx # LAaVS -i t \ - �J� TR CONTACT PERSON/AGENT Y eV 1\'l U` l OCltl e I PHONE # \ �r� ' Jd i ADDRESS �O k.�0`d \�� i1 Y1(\wOnc� (J1� CV?� E-MAIL p c �hu� z5 oa. Cam FAx# W)rs-7it 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 APPLICANVAGENT�s�/ DATE 211 "1 L Property Owner's Authorization I, /: , 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. SIGNATURE OF OWNER-- I Attachment 1 Questions? Can (425) 771-0220. PLN-2011-0067 Revised on 9114/10 B - Land Use Application. doc ME E=M - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . . . . . . . . . . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - An. w--4- w —, 2 5 ­77' j J- 4 J Saugdw Apartments �Z. E a. WE y Thujaom.'E— r—' 7 &.61 lrq—'P-s --pp— OPiers Y.K fire' 6 59-1 G): 3- Lavwdu'H6eooW sM Koudvm'Cwsw CLwW mix 54 I. ou J, C UJ z 7 7 A len Street 'J; Dflta 7 scw Drawn 8G 2t 2611 r Attachment 3 _JJ LN P -2011-0067 L A, Soundview 614 6"' Ave. N. l-Wmonds 425-778-1625 September 28, 2011 City Of Edmonds Michael D. Clugston Development Services Department RE: Landuse Application \Vlk 98020 RECEIVkE., SS LEP 2 8 2011 PLAWING LEE The ownership of the Soundview 614, LLC has chosen not to install the sprinkler system in our landscape design at the Glen Street site due to the additional costs involved. Thank you for your consideration, Joa ne ve Soud ie.� Apartments, LLC Attachment 4 PLN-2011-0067 ound iew 14) LLC 61-. 6"' r\vc. N. hAmonds 425-7?8-1625 September 28, 2011 City Of Edmonds Michael D. Clugston Development Services Department RE: Landuse Application 98020 01-1 SEP 2 S 2011 pI_XPM1NG ®E' The ownership of the Soundview 614, LLC wishes to waive the 21 day appeal period associated with the landuse permit for the landscaping job at 629 Glen Street so that work may begin as soon as the permit (s) are issued. Due to the time lapse in applying and receiving a permit we are Beading into seasonal weather conditions that could adversely affect the ability to complete the landscaping project. Thank you for your consideration, J an Love So d 'ew Apartments, LLC Attachment 5 PLN-2011-0067