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a • CITY OF EVERETT PLANNING DIRECTOR DECISION REASONABLE USE Review Process II#16-016 Environmental Sensitive Area#16-003 December 20,2016. Applicant: Oliver and Vanessa Lewis P.O. Box 12717 Everett,WA 98206 Location: 3333 Nassau Street,Everett, WA 98201 Zoning: R-1,Single Family Detached.Low Density;Norton Grand Historic Overlay General Plan: 1.2, Single Family Detached Proposal: The Applicant proposes to construct a single family residence on an.existing 14,855 square foot vacant lot. There is a Type Np Stream with a Category III wetland with a 135 foot standard buffer. The Applicant has proposed to encroach into a portion of the buffer to build the single family residence. There will be permanent displacement of 3,232 square feet of the buffer and the addition of 427 square feet of buffer, for a total reduction of 2,805 square feet of the buffer area. A reduction of the front setback to 0 feet has also been requested to lessen the impact to the buffer. Reasonable Use Authority: Section 37.050.B.3(b} of the`Critical Areas Ordinance authorizes the Planning Director to permit a reduction of the wetland and stream buffer only to the extent necessary to provide for reasonable use of the property. Where buffer reduction is permitted, enhancement and restoration of the buffer must be provided so that mitigation results in no net loss of critical area and buffer functions to the maximum extent feasible. Critical Areas Identified: Wetland Resources,Inc.performed a site investigation on August 29, 2016 to locate jurisdictional wetlands and streams on and in proximity to the property. A stream and wetland were identified to exist in the northern portion of the parcel. Forgotten Creek, a Type Np Stream,runs through the northeast corner of the property and requires a 75 foot buffer from its delineated ordinary high water mark. A Category III Wetland, with an overall score of 19 points and a habitat score of 6 points,was identified from the northeast corner to the northwest corner with a 135 foot buffer. Findings and Conclusions: Section 37.050.B.1 of the Critical Areas Ordinance allows development of the site if the applicant demonstrates all of the following: 1. There is no other reasonable use or feasible alternative to the proposed development with less impact on the critical area. Findings: The property is located in the R-1, Single Family Detached Low Density zone with Norton Grand Historic Overlay standards, The properties within the vicinity have been developed with single family detached residences, duplexes, and medical related facilities. The proposed single family residence and surrounding yard area will impact 3,232 square feet of buffer area. The proposed residence has been placed closest to the south west corner of the parcel as able while still meetingside setback requirements.uirements. The impacted area is dominated byinvasive species and will q p p have the least amount of disturbance to the buffers for the proposed project. p p Page 1 1.7 RE tz 16-t16 }