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�`M .,��." :- <br />�° _-.-_ <br /> ��r . <br /> ��i <br /> ,y�.:,. :;Y;-: <br />"`i.?^j-~ , . . <br />'� Y.�� . <br /> � V , <br /> 5.,�` REVISED LAND USE APFROVAL <br /> �;-;�' 'i PLANNING DIRECTOR DETERMINATIUN �' <br />� �� : STEEP SLOPF, MODIFICATION "s <br /> REVI #05-037 <br />� �� '�' ' r . <br /> Note: This decision modifies and supercedes the previous decision issued January 18, <br /> A' '' 2006. <br /> r�,> <br />,,,� . - <br />:,�5�,:` Applicant: Robert Kincaid <br /> �f 4724 Commercial Avenue <br /> ;.,�� Fverett, WA 9E^03 <br /> Location: 4700 Block, Commercial Ave <br /> Block 13, Lots 31-33, Centrai Park Addition to Everett <br /> , • - <br /> r Ffi ��,�;�;� Zoning: R-1 Single Family Detached Low Density <br /> �; : Projec2: Construction of a new singie family residence with associated site <br /> � improvements. <br /> Background: The property is zoned R-1, Single Family Detached Low Density. The <br /> ; site slopes down from west to east, with the steepest slopes occurring on the west side of <br />� - the site adjacent to Commercial Avenue. The site is currently undeveloped but is <br />���' vegetated with miscellaneous trees and underbrush. <br /> i ' r'� ecommlicant retained the services of Cornerstone Geotechnical, Inc. to provide s ecifi <br /> ,.�,.• endations for construcaon and earthwork. The decision, findings and concPlusions <br />,t�. of this approval are based upon the report prepared by Cornerstone Geotechnical, Inc. <br />-.�:;- dated December 9, 2005 ('geotechnical report'). <br /> w- <br />, ���,"" The request is for a modification of the 25 foot setback required from the top of slope � <br /> < provided in the Zoni�g Code to allow construction of a new single family residence. - <br /> ��^.'. <br /> FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: <br /> 4 <br /> The relevant provisions of the zor,ing code are as follows: ��`'°' <br /> • Siopes of 40% or greater are designated as an environmentaliy sensitive feature �' "�`� <br /> (Section 19.37.040(D)). <br /> ` • A 25' undisturbed buffer is required from the top, toe, and sides of the slc�pe �z <br /> � � (Section 19.37.080(B)). � � ,� <br /> • The F'lanning Director is authorized (Section i9.37.080) to aF�;vrove an alteration '-� <br /> ,_...- of a slope or its buHer if he approves a geotechnicaf report which demonstrates �� '"� <br /> ""`� that the following criteria are met (Bold). <br />� I���� <br />, �� 1. The proposed development will not r,reate a hazard to the subjecf property, i~`'�; <br /> ,;,,. surrounding properties or rights-of-,vay, erosion or sedimentation to off-site ' ""� <br /> �_ <br /> properties or bodies of water. The geotechnical report finds potential for � "'�!� <br /> �2� �,I; ! <br /> rl:.��� ' �S"��J <br /> i a.,'� ' - — z— <br />