7533 LOWER RIDGE RD 2018-01-01 MF Import

� Mr. Steve Stanley Page 2 Ocrober 29, 1992 proposed dwelling location which the appiicant will enhance with plantings of evergreen vees and shrubs following removal of Himalayan biackberry. �' f tion of 37 O50 B Everett Znnin¢ Code l. There is no other reasonable ure or feaslble alternative �o the proposed deve(apment with les.s rmpacr on rhe environmentalty sensirire area. The properry is a Iegally subdivided single family residential lot. The siting of thc residence is as far away as practicable from the wetlands and steep slope as possible, assuming an 8 foot side yard setback and a 20 foot front yazd setback. 2. The proposed develnpmrnt does not pose a thrcat ro the puLlic lteuldt, safery artd weffure on or oj%of the subject fot. 17ie proposed house (ootprint is located on Alderwood soils, which are underlain by hardpan. Placement of structure (ootings into the underlying hardpan is anticipated to preclude destabilization oC the slope area. 3. Any alreratians permitted to the requirement of thls Ordinunce shal! be the minimunt necessary to n[!ow for reasoncble uce of rhe properry. The permitted reductions in buffer and front setbacks. 4. The inabtliry af the applicant ro derive reasonabfe economlc use ojrhe properry is nor the resulr ojacttons try rhe applrcant in subdivfding the properry or adjusring a boundary line rhereby creating rhe undevelopable condition ujrer rhe ej%ctive dme njrhis Ordinance. This is an established, legally subdivided lot. The most favorable location of the dwetling is in ihe eztreme southwest corner of the property. Theretore, modification of Lhe front yard and ESA setback requirements are required. 5. The proposa! mirrgares the impacts on rhe environmenrally sensitivc areus to �he maximum exrent possible. The degraded portion of the slope ro the notlh of the dwelling will be replanted with evergreen trees and shrubs and will be subject ro an ezecuted covenant for its rerention as an ESA buffer and preclude any activiry or developmen[ (inciuding cleazing, gardening, dumping of garden cuttings, trails and swctures). Under the "reuonable use" provisions of Section 37.050, we request approval of a variance from the front yard and FSA setbacks as proposed. Pizase contact me or Paul Svomme with an questions. We look fonvard to your response at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, �� Anihony Roth Encl. Figures l and 2