3431 NASSAU ST 2018-01-02 MF Import

LAND USE APPROVAL PLANNING DIRECTOR DETERMINATION STEEP SLOPE MODIFICATION REVI #04-017 & ESA #04-012 Applicant/Owner: Spencer OJ Spence 2720 - 210°i Street SW Lynnwood, WA 98036 Location: 3431 Nassau Street Zoning: R-1 Single Family Detacheu Low Density Project: Construction of a new single family residence on a vacant lot Background: The property is zoned R-1, Single Family Detached Low Density. The site appears to be contained in a depression, and does contain a steep slope area as defined by the City of Everett Zoning Code. The site has been repeatedly used for the illegal dumping of materials, and currently contains up to 18 feet of uncontrolled fill. The applicant has retained the services of GES. Inc. to provide specific recommendations for construction and earthwork to be done on the site. The findings and conclusions of this land use decision are based upon the GES, Inc. report prepared by Roland D. Maynard and Kirk R. Bailey, dated March 5. 2000, and updated report dated August 29, 2004. Under the City of Everett's Zoning Code a setback of 25 feet is typically required from the ridge or "top of bank" for projects proposed in steep slope areas. The applicant is proposing to construct a new single-family residence on a vacant lot. All new structures are required to meet the 25' buffer requirement or seek a modification through the City Planning Department. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Section 37.040.D of the Everett Zoning Code designates slopes of 40010 or greater as an environmentally sensitive feature. Section 37.080.E requires a 25' buffer from the top of the slope. Section 37.080 allows the Planning Director to authori _e the alteration of a slope or its buffer if he approves a geotechnical report which demonstrates that: 1. The proposed development will not create a hazard to the subject property, surrounding properties or rights -of -way, erosion or sedimentation to off -site properties or bodies of water; and 2. The proposal addresses the existing geological constraints of the site, including an assessment of soils and hydrology; and 3. The proposed method of construction will reduce erosion potential, landslide and seismic hazard potential, and will improve or not adversely affect the stability of slopes; and i �1�