9800 EVERGREEN WAY REVII 018 - 023 Land Use Decision Documents 2025-04-15

Chapter 19.35 LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS 19.35.020 Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to enhance compatibility between land uses and zones;screen undesirable views which have a blighting effect upon adjoining streets and properties;provide a visual buffer and physical separation between land uses of varying intensities on abutting properties; minimize the impacts of noise, light and glare; temper the extremes of microclimates;provide privacy; reduce dust; reduce the visual monotony of large expanses of paved parking lots; implement the policies of the Everett general plan; reduce storm water runoff and pollution of surface waters, reduce erosion and sedimentation; conserve energy; aid in regulating vehicle circulation; and retain existing natural vegetation and protect and preserve urban wildlife habitat to the extent feasible. (Ord. 1671-89 (part), 1989.) Mac's Auto proposal meets the intent of the purpose of the Landscaping Regulation. Screening exists and it provides a visual buffer to adjacent parcels and to the residential zone to the west. The siting of the building reduces visibility of the business operation to Evergreen Way. The lot is well landscaped and softens the visual appearance of the parking. Stormwater measures are in place. The vehicle circulation is achieved. Retention of existing natural vegetation is proposed. 19.35.030 Application of landscaping requirements. B. Expansions of or Alterations to Existing Uses The warehouse use appears to have met the requirements of the EMC prior to the adoption of the E-1 MOU. The site appears compliant with standards for frontage landscaping, perimeter and internal area of parking lot and other requirements in the table. so RPLA•8218 210TH Place SW, Edmonds,WA 98026• Email: RUBENKONIGPLAAMSN.COM/• Cell Phone:206-491-9621