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<br /> 5.,�` REVISED LAND USE APFROVAL
<br /> �;-;�' 'i PLANNING DIRECTOR DETERMINATIUN �'
<br />� �� : STEEP SLOPF, MODIFICATION "s
<br /> REVI #05-037
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<br /> Note: This decision modifies and supercedes the previous decision issued January 18,
<br /> A' '' 2006.
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<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
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<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').
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<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. -
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<br /> FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
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<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).
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<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 ' ""�
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<br /> properties or bodies of water. The geotechnical report finds potential for � "'�!�
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