1508 49TH ST SW 2018-01-02 MF Import

Finding: The Everett Comprehensive Plan designates this area as 1.2, Single Family Detached Residential, 5-10 owelrings per gross acre. The density of the proposed project is approximately 6 unit -, per gross acre. However, the policies of the Comprehensive Plan are implemented through adopted development regulations. The project is inconsistent .vith the City's adopted development standards; therefore the project is not consistent with the City's Pan. Conclusion: The density of the proposed project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, b: ,t due to the project's failure to comply with all applicable development standards c:c+opted to implement the policies of the Comprehensive Plan, the proposal is, therefore, not consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. 4. Existing Zoning - The proposed project and design shall meet the requirements of the Everett Zoning Ccde; Finding: The existing zoning of this subdivision is R-1, Single Family Detached Low Density Residential. The minimum lot size for the R-1 zone is 6,000 square feet. In an R-1 cluster subdivision, the permitted density is determined dividing the tot, • 7ross project area of 89,308 square feet by 6,000 square feet, which equals '4.88 units or 14 units. The applicant is proposing single-family units on lots that are below the minimum requirement of 6,000 square feet but comply with the overall density requirement for R-1 cluster subdivisions. The overall gross density is approximately 8,930 square feet per lot or 4.87 dwelling units per gross acre. Finding: The proposal includes a large Environmentally sensitive area tract place in an ESA tract. The lot size in a cluster subdivision are not required to meet a minimum area or dimensional requirement as long as the project overall density is not exceeded. Conclusion: The lots with the unit designs and site plan do not provide adequate building. parking, and yard areas that meet the R-1 cluster zoning standards. 5. Natural Environment - The proposed project and design shall meet the requirements of Environmentally Sensitive Area Regulations of the Everett Zoning Code and Title 20 of Everett Municipal Code (Environmental Policies), and the State Environmental Policy Act, WAC 197.11: Findings: The site is irregularly shaped with Glenwood Avenue as the eastern boundary. There is and existing residence located on the north part of site. Glenwood Creek is located off -site to the west. Glenwood Creek is a Type I stream the required buffer, which is 100 feet, extends on to this site. There is a good tree canopy with some natural buffer and a maintained lawn. On -site between the subject property and Glenwood Avenue is the East Fork of Glenwood Creek. The East Fork of Glenwood Creek with an associated riparian wetland is a Type 11. which requires a 75-foot buffer. The buffer is similar to Glenwood Creek buffer. The majority of the site that is proposed to be developed is moderately sloped with maintained lawn. The applicant's ESA Report identifies the correct Category with a mitigation plan. The City accepts the studv as correct. A SEPA review was conducted and a Final MDNS #03-033 was issued subject to conditions requiring revisions consistent with City 2930 Wetmore, Suite #8A, Everett, WA 98201-4044 W (425) 257-8731, Fax (425) 257-8742