10505 19TH AVE SE BASE FILE 2016-01-01 MF Import

,, PLANN//YG AND Paul A. Roberts , COA�I�I!!/N/TY OEI/ELOPMENT o;,�o. I March 20, 1998 Gaffney / Johnson 1715 100th Place SE Everett, WA 98203 Re: Landscape Modification Determinetion (REVI �498) 19th Ave. Busineas Park (SEPA i16497) LANDSCAPE MODIFICATION Findings: The City of Everett Planning Department received an application from you to allow a "modification of landscape requirements" for required perimeter lot line landscaping along the common property line of the subject parcels. The Zoning Coda requires that a landscape strip a minimum of 5 feet wide be provided along interior lot lines on the subject site. Type III landscaping must be provided in these areas, including trees spaced at intervals �o greater than 30 feet on center, shrubs and groundcover. Section 35.070 of the Zaning Code allows the Planning Director to authorize a reduced width of planting or waive some or all of the landscaping requirements when one or more specific conditions are met, including the following: When existing conditions on or adjacent to the site, including, but not limited to, differences in e%vaiion, existing vegetation, location of buildings or utilities would render the requirements of this Section ineffective. The proposal includes construction of a business park on two parcels. While the project is being developed jointly, the parceis would remain under separate ownership. A joint use common driveway is proposed along the common property line, so that only one access point is provided for the two parcels. 19th Avenue SE is an arterial with heavy traffic volumes. The City encourages combined driveway access to parcels along arterials to limit conflict points. The use of the combined driveway will result in one fewer access point on 19th Ave. SE. The development will be perceived as one development, rather than two separate parcels. Conclusions: The proposal to provide a coordinated development on the two parcels with a joint driveway would increase traffic safety on 19th Ave. SE and would render the required landscaping ineffective. Decision: The City of �verett Planning Director hereby GRANTS approval of the request to allow a modification o andscape requirements for the 19th Ave. Business Park. / � . , �,.,P �. �'�'� Paul A. Roberl , Director CITY OF EVERETT 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 100• Evereri, WA 98201 • (206) '�59-8731 • Fax (206) 259-8742 _______ 1