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C� � �' � PLANNING DIRECTOR DETERMINATION Review Proceas I#29-97 September 15, 1997 The Ciry of Everett Plannieg Director graets �pproval of a requeat by Driecoll Arc6itecta to reduce a atwnd�rd wetl�ed bufkr t6�t e:tendt t5 teet beyond the top of slope to 12.5 [eet from the top of slope wit6 the following coeditiona: 1. Enhance the remaining 12.5 feet of buffer as proposed in the landscape plan dated September 9, 1997. A two year assurance device worth 10% of the cost of planting the buffer nnd landscaping will be requircd prior to occupancy. 2. Provide a permanent fence a minimum of 42" high along the westem boundary of the buffer. Solid boazd, post and rail, chain link, picket fence or other type of fence that is acceptable to the Planning Depurtment must be used. The fence must be marked with an Environmentally Sensitive Area sign. The sign is available from the Planning Depariment. 3 . Provide a recorded Environmentally Sensitive Area Protective Covenant protecting the buffer. A weUand cxists off-sile to the easL The buffer from the wetland extends 25 feei oeyond the top of slope. Subsection 37.100.0 of the City of Everett Zoning Code gives lhe Planning Director the authority to reduce the 25 foot setback from the top of slope only when there has been substantial legai alteration of the wetland's buffer and the remaining buffer is enhanced sufticienUy to improve the functional values of the bu}'fer. The Planning Director approved the reduced buffer bused upon the following: 1. The buffer wns altcred prior to 1990, most likely during the road construction of Wcst Casino Road. The buffer consists primarily of Himalayan blackberry. 2. 7'he enhancement plan will improve thc functional values of the buffer. The proposal includes removing nonnative plants and revegetating the remaining hufTer wiUi native vegetation. The Planning Director's determination may be appealed. Any such appeal must be filed within fourtecn calendar days of the date specified below. Appeal forms are available from the Planning Departmenl and must be submitted along with the required filing fee. For more information conceming this detertnination, contact Steve Ingalsbe of the Planning Department at 257-8731. rse=�� ;-.� P ��a�� � b Paul A. Robcrts, Director PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT