9434 7TH AVE SE 2016-01-01 MF Import

36. A pedesuian circulation system for the site must be approved by the Planning Director and Traffic Engineer prior to the issuance of any building permits. Walkways must allow pedestrians and wheelchairs to gain easy access from sid�walks and bus stops to building entrances through the use of paths which are physically separated from vehicle tra�c and man�uvering areas. 37. Placement and screening of refu;e disposal area must be shown on the site plan and provided per Section 39.080 of the Zoning Code. 38. Any rockeries or retaining walls proposed in required setbacks shall not be over 36" in height and must be in conform;+,nce with Section 39.150 of the Zoning Code. 39. Building setbacks must be a minimum of 20 feet in the front (eastern property line), 20 feet in the rear (western property line), and 10 feet on the interior sides (north and south property lines). The appiicant has sought a setback modification for the north, south and western property lines to accommodate the cons;ruction of individual decks (REVII #04-009). The City of Everett Planning C::par;ment feels the deviation from the setback requirement is warranted, as it will enhance the single family residential nature of the site while providing additional recreational space for residents on site. 40. The height limit for all structures on site shali be a maximum of 28 feet. 41. Landscaping must be provided per Section 35 of the Zoning Code. At a minimum this must include the following: a) A landscape strip a minimum of ten feet wide must be provided along the north and south property lines. These areas shall be planted with Type II landscaping. The landscaping may be reduced to five feet to accommodate the deck construction, however the area under the decks should be improved with landscaping as proposed by the applicant. Areas not improved with deck overhangs shall plant to the 10 foot minimum requirement. b) A landscape strip a minimum of 15 feet wide must be provided along the western property line. This area shall be planted with Type II landscaping. The landscaping may be reduced to fourteen feet to accommodate the deck construction, however the area under the decks should be improved with landscaping as proposed by the applicant. Areas not improved with deck overhangs shall plant to the 15 foot minimum requirement. c) A landscape strip a minimum of 20 feet wide must be previded within the front yard setback area along the 7'" Avenue SE. This area would typically be planted with ornamental Type III landscaping, however, the applicant has proposed an alternate landscaping theme for this area as mitigation for the re-orientation of the dwelling units that are adjacent to 7'" Ave SE. Under the modified proposal the applicant proposes to landscape this area with dense Type II landscaping and ornamental fencing to provide a superior streetscape along 7'h Ave SE. The Planniny Director is approving the proposed alternative and aliowing for the units adjacent to 7"' Ave SE to be oriented toward the access road instead of the public street. As a condition of approval, the applicant must provide a detailed plan at the time of building permit submittal that details the treatment of the front yard area subject to the approval of the Planning Director. d) Landscaping shall be provided in the interior of the parking areas for the proposal in addition to the required perimeter landscaping. The areas between the residential units shall be improved to a minimum of Type IV landscaping.