534 E MARINE VIEW DR BELMONTE HEIGHTS WHOLE SITE 2016-01-01 MF Import

Finding: The subject property is located in Zone "X" as shown by the National Flood Insurance Program Map for the City of Everett. Zone X refers to those properties outside the extent of the 500 year flood. Conclusion: Flood plain requirements do no4 apply. K. Landscaping Standards -The proposed project and design shall meet the landscaping standards as established by the Land Division Ordinance. � Finding: EMC Chapter 18.28.140 contains the landscape standards applicable to subdivisions. These standards apply to street frontages and landscaping of common areas. Additional standards in Section 35 of the Zoning Code apply to landscaping of setback areas. Conclusion: Landscaping will be required along all property frontages, as well as along interior lot lines. A preliminary landscape plan has been submitted which appears to meet the landscape requirements of the Land Division and Zoning Codes (Exhibit 5) Landscaping must be installed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or final inspection of the units. NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Everett hereby recommends approval of the 90-lot preliminary plat of Belmonte Heights and granting of PRELIMINARY APPROVAL of Subdivision #06-001 and with the following conditions: 1. Lot design/configuration for this subdivision shall be as shown on the preliminary plat map on file with the Planning 8 Community Development Department. Any changes in lot design/configuration will require approval both by Planning and Public Works Departments. 2. Siqninq• A signing plan for enlryways shall be submitted and approved by both Planning and Public Works Departments. 3. Required Landscaping foi Subdivision: a) Required LandscapinQ for Sinple Familv Unit: On each new lot created for single family dwellings, the applicant is required to provide Iandscaping and to submit a landscaping plan for review and approval by the Director at the time of application for a building permit consistent with EMC Chaater 18.28.140 F (Noted as a Condition on the Final Plat Map). b) Drainage and Water Quality Facility Landscaping: A 5-foot, Type ill landscape buffer is required around the perimeter of any drainage facility. c) Landscape Maintenance Responsibilitv: The subdivision is required to submit documents for landscaping maintenance per EMC Chapter 18.28.140 K (Prior to Subdivision Approval). i) The maintenance of all landscaping and street trees located on any lot within a F-oposed project shall be the responsibility and expense of the applicant, developer, builder or property owner until such time as a final inspection approval is issued for the lot and sold to a homeowner, then said maintenance responsibility shall transfer to the homeowner. A restrictive covenant to be recorded with the County.luditor shall be filed by the applicant for the City's review and approval at such time that final subdivision approval is requested specifying the homeowner's maintenance responsibilities as provided herein. EXHIBIT # � -� PAGE�F� - - -