1600 121ST ST SE 2016-01-01 MF Import

shall not be less than fifty (50) percent of the standard buffer width or twenj� (20) feet, whichever is greater. 4. A shed and garage are currently located within the wetland buffer. The shed is approximately 10 feet from the edge of the wetland, and the garage is approximately 20 feet from the edge of the wetland. The remaining portion of the required buffer inGudes a mix of area Geared for yard use by the cuRent residential dwelling and a small amount of native vegetation. 5. The Applicant submitted an application for a reduction in the required 75 foot wetland buffer to thirty seven and one-hali (37.5) feet, which is fifty (50) percent of the required buffer width. The proposa� inGudes a mitigation plan for enhancement of the wetland buHer area. The enhancement plan inGudes removal of the garage and shed and replanGng of the buNer with native shrubs and trees, such as Crataegus douglasii, black hawthom; Fraxinus latifolia, Oregon ash; Pyrus fusca, wild crabapple; Sorbus scopulina, mountain ash; and Thuja plicata, Westem red cedar. 5. A Revised MDNS was issued on August 28, 1992 pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act. The MONS requires that mitigation be provided per the proposed wetland mitigaUon plans, with some modificaGons and additions. The proposed buffer reduction would not result in significant adverse impacts to the environment. CONCLUSIONS: The required 75 foot wide wetland buHer for the Category II weUand at the southem portion of Phase II of the Casper Creek apartments has been substantially altered by past single family development of the property. 2. The proposed buHer enhancement plan would improve the functlonai value of the buHer and lha wetland by removing existing strudures located in the buHer, and planting native Vees and shrubs. This will resutt in a more diverse habitat tor wildlife by providing forape, shelter and protection. 3. The enhanced butter would not result in niore than a fiity (50) percent reduction in the standard buHer width, and the reduced bufter would nol be less lhan the minimum dimension allowed by buHer width averaging (20 feet). DEC�SION: The City oi Everelt Planning Director hereby GRANTS approval of the request by Schneider Homes, Inc. to aliow a buffer width reduction to 37-1/2 feet, rather then the 75 feet required tor Category II weUi�nds. A buffer a minimum of 37-1/2 feet wide is required around tho entire southem wetland, inGuding the expanded wetland ueated for wetland mitigation. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: The zoning code requires that property owners within 300 feet of the subject lof and other property owners who could be affected by the modificaGon of the Zoning Code requirement be notified of the Planning Directors decision und the procedures for appeal of fhe decision. Property owners within 300 fznieit `� 9 '? 0�.�.