1812 EVERETT AVE FIRST HERITAGE BANK 2018-01-02 MF Import

:ANN/NG AND FAMMUN/TY VRMVPAFff&7 July 13, 1999 Tom Johnson First Heritage Bank PO Box 12670 Everett, WA 98206 Re: Landscape Modification Determination (RF.VI #99-019) First Heritage Bank at 1810 Everett Avenue Dear Mr. Johnson: LANDSCAPE MODIFII:ATION Paul A. Roberts Director Findings: The City of Everett Planning Department received an application from you to allow a "modification )f landscape requirements" for required street frontage landscaping. The request is to provide plant types different than required by the Zoning Code. The Zoning Code requires that 10 feet of Type III landscaping be provided along the street frontages. Type III landscaping includes • Canopy -type deciduous trees or spreading evergreen trees spaced at 30 feet on center. • Shrubs and living ground cover to attain a coverage of 90% within three years of planting. Up to 75% of the area may be planted in grass. The remaining area must be planted with shrubs planted at a density of 5 shrubs per 100 sf. Section 35.070 of the Zoning Code allows the Planning Director to authorize a reduced width of planting or waive some or all of the landscaping requirements when one or more specific conditions are met, including the following: When the applicant proposes an alternative method of landscaping that would achieve the intent and purpose of the landscaping required in the Zoning Code and which the Director determines to provide superior quality through the use of native vegetation, preservation of groves of trees, preservation of wetlands and/or wildlife habitat, increasing perimeter'andscape width in strategic locations, providing unique focal points of interest, or through other [Weans. The proposal includes four grass areas between plarting groups of trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses and hand-picked rucks. The trees are not "canopy -type deciduous trees or spreading evergreen trees," but instead are mostly Windmill palm trees and weeping evergreens, (including weeping Sequoias and weeping Pines). The landscaping provides a unique setting with a variety of plant materials from around the world. The style is consistent with the CITY OF EVERETT 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 8-A • Everet', WA 98201 • (425) 257-8731 • Fax (425) 257-8742