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. PL�� %�r'G A!S/D + l��iv�iiu�� v��/H��T Paul A. Roberts � Director December 5, 1997 Don Tisdel Tiz Door Sales 21 18 38th Ave. Everett, WA 98201 Re: Landscape Modification Determination IREVI #37-97) Proposed Warehouse South of 38th St. east of McDougal (SEPA #64-37) LANDSCAPE MODIFICATION Findings: The City of Everett Planning Department received an application frorn Tiz Door j SalPs to allow a "modification of landscape requirements" for required perimeter lot line � I.;ndscaping on a portion of the subject property located under I-5. The Zoning Code I requires that a landscape strip a minimum of 5 feet wide be provided along perimeter lot lines on the subject site. Type III landscaping must be p Jed in these areas, including trees spaced at intervals no greater than 30 feet on center, shr�bs and groundcover. The �oning Code also requires that internal parking lot landscaping be provided, with the amount of required landscaping based upon the number of parking stalis. The proposal does not meet the standards. The proposal is to provide increased perimeter landscaping along the west side of the parking lot and driveway in Iieu of internal parking lot landscaping, and to eliminate required landscaping under I-5. In addition, perimeter landscaping would be placed inside the property lines due to steep slopes on the site associated with side slopes of I-5. Section 35.070 of the Zoning Code allows �he Planning Director to authorize a reduced width of planting or waive some or all of the landscaping requirements when one or more specific conditions are met, i�cluding the following: When the applicanY proposes an alternative method of landscaping that would � achieve the intent and purpose of the landscaping required in the Zoning Code ar,d � whrch the Director deteimines to provide superio� quality through the use of native vegetation existing on site, preservation of groves o1 t�ees, preservation o/ wetlands and/o� wildli/e habitai, increasing perimeter landscape width in strategic locations, p�oviding unique focal points of interesi, or through othe�means. When exi�ting conditions on or adjacent to the site, including, but noi limited �o, I differences in elevation, existing vegetation, location of buildings or utilities would render rhe requirements of this Section ineffecrive. CITY OF EVERETT 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 100 • Everett, WA 98207 • (206) 259-8731 • Fax (206) 259-8742