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PLANNING DIRECTOR DETERMINATION Retaining Wall Modification Review Process It #02-003 INTRODUCTION: The City of Everett Planning Department has received an application from Jeff & Caroline Mason, 612 — 34 thStreet, Everett, WA 98201, to replace an existing retaining wall with two new retaining walls. Section 39.150.C.5 of the Everett Zoning Cede grants the Planning Director the ability to permit a retaining wall to exceed the maximum allowable height of thirty-six inches within a setback, using the Review Process as described in the City's Local Project Review and Procedures Ordinance. BACKGROUND: Section 39.150 of the Zoning Code allows rockeries and retaining walls in required building setback areas if the rockery or wall is: a. The rockery or retaining wall is not being used for direct structural support of a building; b. The rockery or retaining wall is reasonably necessary to provide support to a cut or slope; C. The rockery or retaining wall will not obstruct or interfere with the vision of vehicles or pedestrians using the street or driveways; and d. The rockery or retaining wall is not greater than 36" in height. The subject property is located at 6,12 — 34" Street, in the R-1 Single Family Detached Low Density Zone. The property owner has made application for a rockery/retaining wall modification for the placement of two n=w retaining walls within the front and interior side setbacks. FINDINGS: There is an exiting retaining wall on site that is proposed for removal. The proposal :s to install one four foot high retaining wall (Wall 1) adjacent to the front property line, and an additional three foot retaining wall (Wall 2) four feet back from the front property line. The area between the retaining walls would be landscaped with shrubs and groundcover. Wall 1 is being proposed at four feet in height in order to accommodate the change in topography on site. DECISION: The Planning Director has determined to approve the application for the retaining wall modification based on the following conditions being met: • The maximum height of the retaining wall should not exceed 4 feet above the existing grade within any required setback area. This is an administrative decision that may be appealed to the City's Land Use Hearing Examiner. An appeal must be filed with the City within 14 days of the date of this notice. If you have questions regarding this proposal or if you wish to file an appeal, please contact Becky Fauver, City of Everett Planning Department, at (425) 257-8731. Data: May 8, 2002 rx' �Haul A.Roberts, 5irector Planning and Community Development Department