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PLN20170039 decision.pdf'Ile. 189%' Project: File Number: 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 ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN REVIEW FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND DECISION Landscape Plan Modification at 110 4th Ave. N PLN20170039 Date of Report: Octoberr22 2017 From: Mike Clugston, AICP, Associate Planner A. Property Owner Applicant/Contact Ann Turner Nate Wilson PO Box 458 PO Box 1298 Edmonds, WA 98020 Edmonds, WA 98020 B. Project Description The property owner is proposing to remove one large cedar tree at 1101h Ave. N. The tree is very close to the building to the south which provides climbing access to adjacent roofs. C. Findings and Conclusions 1. The subject property is zoned BD1 (Downtown Retail Core). The surrounding properties are zoned and developed similarly (Attachment 1). 2. A permit is required for the removal of trees on commercial and multifamily zoned parcels in accordance with Chapters 18.45 and 20.13 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC). 3. The building was constructed on the site in 1938. In 1978, the landscaping at the site was updated as shown in Attachment 2. Some changes to the site landscaping have taken place since that approval but most of the larger trees remain. 4. The subject cedar tree isn't shown on the 1978 landscaping plan but may have been substituted at the time of installation. In any event, the cedar is very close to the building to south and provides a climbing route to the roof of that building Page 1 of 3 File No. PLN20170039 Administrative Design Review Landscape Plan Modification at 110 41h Ave. N (Attachment 3). Removal of the cedar is proposed to eliminate the attractive nuisance. 5. Exterior landscape buffer enhancement is required when trees are removed from commercial parcels. In this case, Type III landscaping along the south property line would be appropriate in accordance with ECDC 20.13 to buffer the north wall of the building to the south. Installation of two Pontic Rhododendrons is proposed. D. Technical Review The Engineering Division reviewed the proposal and recommended several conditions that have been included with the decision (Attachment 4). Decision Based on the findings, conclusions and attachments to this report, the design review for file number PLN20170039 is approved with the following conditions: 1. This permit is valid only for the removal the cedar tree identified in Attachment 3. 2. Replacement vegetation recommended in Attachment 3 must be installed in approximately the same location as the tree removed along the southern edge of the property to screen the building to the south. Species substitution is acceptable if the proposed Pontic Rhododendrons are unavailable. 3. Trees shall be fell onto private property. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Contractor/owner is responsible for locating all on -site utilities. Relocation/revision/repair to any utilities may require separate permit. Attachments 1. Project site aerial photo 2. 1978 landscape plan 3. Arborist report 4. Engineering comments 5. Land use application Page 2 of 3 File No. PLN20170039 Administrative Design Review Landscape Plan Modification at 110 0 Ave. N 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 PLN20170039 M. IV, Cedar to be removed I Y r � 1 Z� IV n o S v ((D 0 o� w� co - 2351 47.0 Feet b_M ercato r_Aubl iary_Sph ere ands No r Legend Arc.9DEOSSFREf CBVTERAE <all other values, 1 2 5.4 9;71;7;8 l y 1: 564 O Notes Landscape Modification This map is user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. Data layers that appear on this map mayor may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. THIS MAP IS N OT TO BE USED FOR DESIGN OR CON STRUCTION bt bl-9lt 01P1♦ ° 1'11•'M ••P'•TPI • 11'01 • • V 11••'d 111 •3 •11'S • — WIN OZZ39 'tl 1N390N d .— � I•�•1V r �M1r, 'y 7r Q-h�•p vos �!d�!r+3 n�JJO � ti�•N I � Y� II �•Xii ' 11t C ' IL � � 1 1 � i _ \7 Z- All r }j qI d 4 Attachment 2 PLN20170039 g T , LE "E FACILITATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TREES AND HUMANS Arborist Report January 26, 2017 Prepared for: Nate Wilson 110 4th Ave. North Edmonds, Wa 98020 Prepared by: Seattle Tree Consulting Douglas Smith (Certified Arborist PN 6116-A/Certified Tree Risk Assessor CTRA#1766) 117 E. Louisa St. #731 Seattle, Wa. 98102 (206)457-5706 dougnseattletreeconsulting.com Total Pages: 5 plus two pages of drawings Wilson Report 1/26/17 REICEIvFn AUG 28 ®EVEL.OPMEN. Attachment 3 -00LW PLN20170039 Introduction I was contacted on January 12th, 2017 by Nate Wilson, who was representing his family who owns several commercial properties on 4th ave. North in downtown Edmonds where they would like to have several trees removed. This report concerns only the site described by the address 110 4th ave. North Edmonds, Wa 98020. The tree that Nate told me that he was hoping to remove from this address was a cedar tree that is located in the southeast corner of the property that is providing roof access to the adjacent gallery for loiterers. An email that was forwarded to me by Nate Wilson, that was written by Edmonds City Planner Kernen Lien, stated that the area affected by the removal would need to be brought into compliance with the city's current landscaping codes. The area of the property that contains the cedar tree will have to brought up to Edmonds' Type III landscaping regulations. Discussion On January 16th, 2017 I met Nate Wilson at the site to discuss the project. On the 17th of January I visited Kernen Lien at his office to confirm the specifications required to obtain the tree removal permit. This report contains a description of the property, an inventory of existing vegetation, a site map that describes the site and the existing vegetation as it currently exists, and a map that describes how the site will be brought into compliance with the city's codes after the removals are completed. Kemen Lien advised me that after the removal is completed the Wilsons will have one year to modify the site according to the new landscaping plan. In the southeast corner of the property there is a multi -stemmed Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) that is approximately 45' tall and has three main stems. It has a form that is less than desirable. It also has branching that extends all the way to the ground, and is located within one foot of the gallery to the south. The tree provides an easy means for people to ladder up to the roof of the gallery and can therefore lead to a situation in which the Wilsons could be liable for injury or damages that could occur. I support the removal of this tree. There is a photograph of the specimen included in this report. After removal, the city is requesting that the affected portion of the property line be brought into Type III landscaping compliance. The new landscaping plan is also included in this report, labeled `Drawing B,' and is accompanied by a written description of the planting plan. Wilson Report 1/26/17 Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) to be removed. Tree Inventory for 110 4th Ave. North Edmonds, Wa 98020 The following number system corresponds to `Drawing X Number Species Remove/Retain 1 Juglans nigra Retain 2 Pinus nigra Retain 3 Thuja plicata CI,; 4 Syringa vulgaris Retain 5 Thuja occidentalis Retain 6 Buxus sempervirens Retain 7 Buxus sempervirens Retain 8 Thuja occidentalis Retain Wilson Report 1/26/17 3 Landscaping Modifications (Description of `Drawing B') The southeast corner of the property is flat and mostly sod at present. After the Western Red Cedar is removed I am suggesting that two 3' tall native Pontic Rhododendrons be installed along the southern border, 2' from the north wall of the gallery. The native plants will be able to thrive in the shady location. Because they are evergreen they will provide a visual buffer for the building. And because they mature at 15', they will not need any regular maintenance and they will never be able to serve as access to the roof of the gallery. In `Drawing B' the Rhododendrons are described by the letter `R.' Please note that the existing vegetation that is being retained is not described by `Drawing B.' Only the new plants to be installed are described in the drawing. Both drawings A and B adhere to a 1"=10' scale. Wilson Report 1/26/17 4 Assumptions and Limiting Conditions Any legal description provided to the consultant/appraiser is assumed to be correct. Any titles and ownership to any property are assumed to be good and marketable. No responsibility is assumed for matters of legal character. Any and all property is appraised or evaluated as though free and clear, under responsible ownership and competent management. It is assumed that any property is not in violation of any applicable codes, ordinances, statutes, or other government regulations. Care has been taken to obtain all information from reliable sources. All data has been verified so far as possible, however, the consultant/appraiser can neither guarantee nor be responsible for accuracy of information provided by others. The consultant/appraiser shall not be required to give testimony or attend court by reason of this report unless subsequent contractual arrangements are made, including payments of additional fees for such services as described in the fee schedule and contract engagement. Loss or alteration of any of this report invalidates the entire report. Possession of this report or a copy thereof does not imply right of publication or use for any purpose by any person other than to whom it is addressed, without prior written consent of the consultant/appraiser. Neither all nor any part of the content in this report, nor copy thereof, shall be conveyed by anyone, including the client, to the public through advertising, public relations, news, sales or other media, without the prior expressed written consent of the consultant/appraiser--particularly as to value conclusions, identity of the consultant/appraiser, or any reference to any professional society or institute or to any initialed designation conferred upon the consultant/appraiser as stated in his qualification. Wilson Report 1/26/17 5 t i 5 -- - fence i i 1 C 5 -- - fence i i 1 C lo, �rnce QV. 0 Ace V , - Date: To: From: Subject: MEMORANDUM October 2, 2017 Mike Clugston, Associate Planner Jeanie McConnell, Engineering Program Manager PLN20170039 — Landscape Plan Modification Ann Turner —110 4tn Ave N 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 startins! 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. Relocation/revision/repair to any utilities may require separate permit. Thank you. City of Edmonds Attachment 4 PLN20170039 City of Edmonds Land Use Application ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW 1 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT ❑ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT HOME OCCUPATION ❑ FORMAL SUBDIVISION ❑ SHORT SUBDIVISION ❑ LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ❑ OFFICIAL STREET MAP AMENDMENT rl STREET VACATION ❑ REZONE r, SHORELINE PERMIT Ll VARIANCE / REASONABLE USE EXCEIPTION ,d OTHER: t rCc (- li b^00 & FILE # PLNUA? ZONE fk,-Q� DATE REC'DBYQ+>i'I, FEE _ RECEIPT HEARING DATE AJlA' — I ❑ HE STAFF ElPB ❑ ADB I i CC • PLEASE NOTE THATALL INFORAII`7 ATION�C/Or'J'r NTAINE�Dj WITHIN THE APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC RECORD • PROPERTY ADDRESSOR LOCATION I l d c �� I PROJECT NAME (IF APPLICABLE) `j'w� �Q U\ O- -ek C -c j Yr�I d�r^Ul PROPERTY OWNER / '� {� \ L e V\e''r PHONE # ``` as i� JgC6 C `� b ADDRESS —PG �L� ��'�S 11 �YVLO11145 �A{-A -MAII. �PWe,10,117 �,• Tb.iatiCclrn FAX# TAX ACCOUNT # SEC. TW P. RNG. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR PROPOSED USE (ATTACH COVER LETTER AS NECESSARY) IP - Ouc,.I rs -kjje keJ`r\ ,- uae-,V- DESCRIBE HOW THE PROJECT MEEtTS APPLICADLc(• C0 ES (eTTACH OVER LETTER ♦ tQsc �-r avIM JX ' -o O Nk—Uk'K�IT l A 1] �C.�Ce. CJ � APPLICANT Mc,A Q- 4% 11 l Rio A PHONE # `C �A ` O U v _ ADDRESS P0 64 l `ids _ r—Ay-, J aa" WA 1-6'ca0 E-MAIL 1f�,wlrtZ LGa. p` eM� l `� M FAX # CONTACT PERSON/AGENT 4yr^ \ PHONE # 7C, me - ADDRESS � 6"'Me E-MAIL ?C`-UNC- FAX# The undersigned applicant, and his/her/its heirs, and assigns, in consideration on the processing of the application agrees to :-lease, 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 fumished 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 o ebehalfofth�er ted below. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT/AGENT ^ DATE Property Owner's Authorization 11 , certify under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the following is a true and correct statement: 1 have authorized the above Applicent/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 pection an/d' ling attendant to this application. SIGNATURE OF OWNER "GLV7/�-� D Revised on 8122112 Questions? Call (425) 771-0220. B - Land Use Application Attachment 5 PLN20170039