2530 MADISON ST 2016-01-01 MF Import

SEP 17 '93 13�03 FR MJ F1ELD OPS•'RE 2Pb b`:� 2888 TO Fft�(.EYi_iRIq:E4 P.0^/13 structure will be screened and wiC ctea.e ro visual impaas for any af the adjoining properties. (Exhi�it 1, Nunt testim.ony) 15. In an R-3 zone, the maximum height allcwed fur struc!ur; , without variances is 35 feet. The City determined that the heigh� of the monopole and the small area of the easement results iri 12 �e structure not being totatly compatible with surrounding residentiai I�jnd icses. liigh voltage power lines are present near the site at the !nterstate 5 right-of- way south of the project. The aower lines are significantly higher than the monopole, as proposed by fhe Applicant, and have been cornpatible with the adjoining propeRies. The proposed monopoie ca� be compatihle with adjoining uses because it will be behind tall evergreen and deciduous trees on-site, and additional landscaping �vill reduce other imp2cts. (Siddiq testimonyJ 16. The City submitted that the 12 x 20 foot, or 240 square foot, equipment vault and the two attached air conditioning units eight feet in height, are compatible with the adjunct R-3 uses in the area, including garages and tool sheds. The structures will be located on the east propeRy line adjacent to the lnterstate 5 corridor and will be screened with existing trees and shrubs. The structures should not be visible to the southbound traffic along the Interstate 5 corridor or from adjoining properties. (Siddiq testimony) 17. The City submitted that the Appficant must submit a landscape plan. It shall address screening to mitigate any visual imaacts of the monopo�e, the equipment she;ter and the air-conditioning units. The Applicant and a representative of the nursing and retirement home indicated that they were wefl aware of the visual impacts on the nursing and ret�rement home, but did not ieel that significan! screening was necessary. (Hunt testimony, Lopes testimony) 18. No signs are proposed for the project. (Exhibit 1) 19. The Inierstate 5 corridor is designated as a"gateway corridor" of ihe City of Everett. Urban Oe�ign Policy #6, as set forth in the Everett Comprehensivo Plan, requires that properties abutting the �iesignated gateway corridors should be of a quafity that upgrades and enhances the aesthetic character of the City in general. (Exhibit 1) 20. In R-3 zones there are no fandscapa standards for abave gro�nd utilities, and ;he landscaping standards are the discretion of the decision makar in the Special PropeRy Use Permit review process. According to