630 90TH ST SW 2018-01-02 MF Import

Ij �j Finding: The Everett General Plan designates this area as Single Family Detached, five to ten dwellings units per ij acre. The density of the proposed project is approximately 7.8 units per gross acre. Conclusion: The proposed short subdivision is consistent with the Everett General Plan. D. Existing Zoning - Evaluation of existing zoning and its compliance with the proposed short subdivision and Section 18.24 of the Subdivision Code. Finding: The existing zoning of this short subdivision is R-2, Single Family Medium Density Residential. The R-2 zone requires a minimum lot area of 5,000 square feet per single family residence and a minimum lot area of 9,000 square feet for a duplex. Minimum lot width in the R-2 zone is 50 feet. The City's Subdivision Code requires a minimum lot depth of 80 feet for those lots which do not take their access from arterial streets. Conclusion: As proposed, each lot meets the minimum lot area and width requirements of the R-2 zone. All lots meet the minimum lot depth requirements of the Subdivision Code of 80 feet. E. Natural Environment Evaluation of the impacts and provision for mitigation of all impacts on all elements of the natural environment including topography, vegetation, soils, geology and all environmental issues as defined in the State Environmental Policy Act, WAC 197.11 and Section 18.24 of the Subdivision Code. Finding: The subject property is generally flat with a gentle slope downward from west to east. The site soils are Alderwood-Urban land complex as defined by SCS. The natural vegetation of the site consists of grass, shrubs, and trees. ii There is a wetland area on the adjacent property to the Ij east which extends onto the subject property. The wetland II has been classified as a Category ,III wetland requiring a 50' native buffer. Section 37.100.D of the City's Zoning ! Code allows for a reduction of the standard buffer width when there has previously been substantial legal �l alteration to a wetland and/or buffer area on the subject j lot or adjoining lots. A wetland and/or buffer enhancement plan must be approved, using review process II.C.-Planning Director's approval, in order for reduced i! buffer to be permitted. ;j This short subdivision action is exempt from SEPA; consequently, a SEPA Environmental Review was not conducted. Conclusion: The applicant is required to obtain a II.0 Planning Director's approval in order to reduce the standard buffer width for the proposed short subdivision. The environmentally sensitive portion of the subject property, including buffer areas must be placed within a protective covenant that must be recorded at the County Auditor's office. In addition, a note must be placed on i the final short plat map stating that "No grading, filling, alteration, or placement of structures will be allowed in this area except as permitted in the terms of approval for this short subdivision." There shall also be a note stating "all structures must be set back from the edge of the wetland buffer a minimum of 5 feet." Because the wetland and buffer area are subject to intrusion by future property owners, a permanent fence must be placed along the edge of the buffer.