1718 ENGLAND AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

LAND USE APPROVAL PLANNING DIRECTOR DETERMINATION STEEP SLOPE MODIFICATION REVI #Q5-019/ESA#05-007 Applicant: Rollin Carison 1607 Edgemoor Lane Everett, WA 98203 Representative: Dan Bovey 4619 Baker Drive Everett, WA 98203 Location: 1718 England Avenue Zoning: R-1 Single Family Detached Low Density Project: Construction of a new single family residence with associated site improvements. Background: The property is zoned R-1, Single Family Detached Low Density. Tlie site slopes down from south to norlh, with the most severe slopes occurring on the north side of the site adjacent to England Avenue. The site is currently undeveloped but contains young trees, underbrush, and grass. The applicant has retained the services of Nelson Geotechnical Associates, Inc. (NGAI), to provide specific recommendations for construction and earthwork to be done o�i site. Tlie findings and conclusions of this land use approval are based upon the report prepared by Nelson Geotechnical Associates, Inc. dat�d June 2, 2005 Under lhe City of Everelt's Zoning Code a setback of 25 feet is typically required from lhe ridge or"top of bank" for projects proposed in steep slope areas. The applicant is proposing lo construct a new single family residence on site. All new structures are required to meet the 25' buf(er selback requirement or seek a modification through the City Planning Department. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Section 37.040.D of the Everett Zoning Code designales slopes of 40% or grealer as an environmentally sensitive feature. Seclion 37.080.6 requires a 25' buffe� from the top, toe, and sides o(the slope. Section 37.080 allows the Planning Director io authorize the alteration of a slope or its buffer if he approves a geotechnicai report which demonstrales that: 1. The proposed development will not create a hazard to the subject property, surrounding properlies or righls-of-way, erosion or sedimentation to off-site properties or bodies of water; and i� �l.y