6515 EVERGREEN WAY 2016-01-01 MF Import

PLANNING DIRECTOR DETERMINATIO Review Process I #00-032 Landscape Modification The City of Evere'.t Planning Department grants approval of a request by Armored Mini Storage, 6501 Rainier Drive, Everett, WA 98203 for a landscape modification for the property located at 6501 Rainier Drive with the following conditions: Provide the landscaping as shown on the approved site plan dated 11/17/00 on file with the City Planning Department. The Planning Director approved the landscape modification based on the following: The subject property is located in the B-2 zone. No major changes are proposed to the exterior of the building. There is substantial existing mature landscaping at the rear of the building along it�e eastern property line. This landscape area is approximately 45 feet wide and slopes upward. approximately 20 feet from the back of the building to the east property line. Along the south side property line there is existing Type III landscaping. �lew landscaping will be provided along the northern property line consisting of minimurn 6-foot high pyrmadalis planted at approximately 3 foot spacing to create a tall hedge. There is existing landscaping in the front northwest corner of the building that will be supplemented wilh two new trees. These trees will be a.ninimum 6 ieet high at the time of planting. Also, two new landscape areas will be created in the front of the building where the parking is located. These areas will each be planted with at least one tree, shrubs and groun� cover. Subsection 35.i�70.A. of the City of Everett Zoning Code gives the Planning Director, using Review Process I, the authority to modify the required landscaping if the applicant proposes an alternative method of landscaping that would achieve the intent and purpose of the landscaping required in this Ordinance. Review Process I is a written decision by the Planning Director which approves, disapproves, or approves w�ith conditions the proposal of the applicant (Section 42.090). The applicant may appeal the Planning Diractor's decision within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date of this decision. Appeal forms are available from the Planning Department and must be submitted along witf tne required filing fee. Please call Michael Palacios at 257-8731 if you have any question� Date: December 1, 2000 PAUL A. ROBERTS, DIRECTOR PLANNI�IG AND COMMUNITY DEVFLOPMENT DEPARTMENT