502 48TH PL SE 2016-01-01 MF Import

PUBL/C /�YOrrXS ENGINEERING /PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT December 11, 2008 Re: 502 48�" Place SE - Light & Glare Violation (EMC 19.39.140) — Native Vegetation Buffer Violation in Short Subdivision #20-88 on Lot 5 (EMC Title 18. Ord. 119-85—SS#20-88 & SEPA #93-88) Encl: Sliort Plat Map #20-88, Re-Planting Plan dated 12/11/08; Norm Story 502 48�'' Place SE Everett, WA 98203 Dear Mr. Story, Tlie Cify of Everett lias received complaints with regards two items on the above referenced property. They are light and glare from a light fixture and removal of trees and natural vegetation from a Native Vegetation Buffer. Liqht & Glare: The liglit and glare complaint is from a light fixture that is aKixed to tlie 6ack side of your residence. The complaint states thaf the light irom this fixture projer.ts into tlie residential window of neighboring properties. The Cit�'s Land Use Code (Zoning Code 19.39.140) provides that any artificial surface wliich produces li5i�t orglare which annoys, injuries, endangers the health or safety of persons, or inteiferes with the use of property is a violation of this title. The City would like to enlist your coopeiation in remedying this problem by shielding tl�e light ir, sucli a way that it does not shine into neighboring properties. Native Veqetation Buffer: A 30 foot natural vegetation buffer was established in the recording of the final Short Subdivision #20-88. This buffer was established (o rnaintain signi(icant evergreen trees and natura! vegetation on the back of Lots 2, 3, 4, & 5. T1�is buffer was established per the Preliminary Approval dated Februa�y 9, 1998 and revised Determination of Non Significance SEPA #93-88. To further establish the native buffer the developer was required to provide additional rnrtigation planting. A planting plan was approved, installed, and inspected prior to final short subdivision. You have removed all of the understory vegetation and all but one of the Leyland Cypress in violation of the covenant on the short plat map. CI�Y OF LVGREiT• 3200 Cedar S�ree� • Everelt, Wn 98201 • (425) 257-8200 • Fax (4?5) 257-8856 ,