10633 EVERGREEN WAY 2016-01-01 MF Import

� a.�..... �.; ' '"` ` PLAN //VG AND Paul A. Roberts ,.: ...,;:::. � �' , COA�IM�I/N/TY DEf�ELOPMENT Director April 19, 1999 n � � � O M (Z D ULS � lJl J Galai Dreis APR 21 1999 Drico Construction �••............... ........................ PO Box 1430 CITY OF EVERETT � Enpineeringlpublic Services Mukilteo, WA Re: Landscape Modification Aetermination (REVI A�99-010) Pignataro Auto Dealership at 10633 Evergreen Way (SEPA #98-066) Dear Mr. Dreis: LANDSCAPE MODIFICATION Findings: The City of Everett Planning Departrnent received an application from you to allow a "modification of landscape requirements" for required landscaping along the �Evergreen Way frontage of the subject parcel. The Zoning Code requires that a landscape strip a minimum of 10 feet wide be provided along the street frontage. Tyne TII landscaping must be provided in this area, including trees spaced at intervals no greater than 30 feet on center, shrubs and groLndcover. Lawn may be used for up to 75% of the required groundcover. 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 a[ternative method of landscaping that would achieve the intent and purpo.se of the required landscaping, and which the director determines to provide superiar quality through the use of native vegetation eristing on site, preservation of groves of trees, preservation of wetlands and/or wildlife habitat, increasing perimeter landscape width in strategic focations, providing unique � focal points of interest, vr througlt otl:er means. `�; ::G, Evergreen Way has been designated in the Comprehensive Plan as a "gxteway corridor" to the � Ciry of Everett. The Comprehensive Plan states that "The design of sites, buildings, landscaping and signs which are developed on properties abutting the designated gateway corridors should be of a qualiry that upgrades and enhances the aesthetic character of the Ciry �� in �;eneral and the immediate area Yn particular." '�3 CITY OF EVERETT 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 8-A •Everett, WA 98201 •(425)257-8731 • Fax (425) 257-8742