12115 19TH AVE SE 2016-01-01 MF Import

projects proposed in the aree will have major impacts on traffic, wildlife, noise, and public services. First, the neighbors want the projects slowed down. They want all the pertinent information examined prior to issuance of any permits to Metco Construction. Secondly, they would like to propose that the City and County enter into an interlocal agreement that would govern situations such as this. Thirdly, they ask that lower densities be provided on the site. 40. Neal Jeans testified that the proposed project, along with the other proposed developments in the area will have an adverse impact on quality of life of the current residents. 41. Duane Osterud stated that the addition of a rental environment will affect the property values of the neighborhood. He recommended that the property be rezoned. 42. Jim Miller of Lovell Sauerland and Associates stated that applicant agrees with the environmental impact issues that have been identified by the area residents and staff as valid concerns. They also agree with the 23 mitigation measures identified in the Determination of Non -Significance that was issued for the proposal. He stated that Metco voluntarily agreed to provide additional mitigation of impacts, including the following: 'a. Fencing, berming and dense evergreen buffer around the North, South and East boundary of the site except in those areas where the preservation of existing tree cover and wetland protection dictates that such a buffer not be provided and those areas where it is not provided will be at the determination of the City staff. Otherwise it will be provided along the entire north, south and east boundary. Save as much of the natural vegetation as possible on the site, especially respecting the evergreen tree cover and will defer to staff as to which of those vegetation areas need to be preserved. c. Provide wetland enhancement to diversify and increase the habitat value as allowed by the resource agencies with jurisdiction over such wetland areas. d. Provide and record a covenant on the property guaranteeing maintenance of oil and water separators with provisions for the right of City enforcement of those binding on the owner, Metco, and all future heirs, successors and assigns. e. Proceed with frontage improvements along the frontage of 19th Avenue S.E. as identified in the staff recommendation without the benefit of an L.I.D. -10-