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CITY OF EVERETT PLANNING DIRECTOR DECISION , Review Process I#17-010 Animal Hospital—Landscape Modification June 16,2017 Applicant: Morgan Elliott 2320 29th Ave S Seattle,WA 98144 Owner: Smalley Baxter Properties LLC Project Location: 2132 Broadway,Everett,WA 98201 Requested Modifications: An exception from EMC 19.35.060 which requires perimeter landscaping to consist of: five feet of Type III landscaping on-site along the north interior lot line. Zoning: BMU,Broadway Mixed Use Project Planner: Grace Pollard,Assistant Planner 425.257.8807 The City of Everett Planning Department grants APPROVAL of a landscape modification request by Morgan Elliott for 3620 Broadway with the following conditions: 1. Provide landscaping as shown on the approved site plan dated April 06, 2017. All landscape areas must be maintained with respect to creating a healthy growing condition and attractive appearance as well as being free of weeds and trash as specified in the Everett Municipal Code 19.35.130. 2. At the time of planting,evergreen trees must be at least six feet high. 3. The area between the sidewalk and 22nd Street between the subject property's driveway and parking area must be landscaped to Type III standards including one street tree,shrubs,and ground cover. The PIanning Director approved the landscape modifications based on the following: Subsection 35.070.A. of the City of Everett Zoning Code gives the Planning Director, using Review Process I, the authority to modify the required landscaping if the applicant proposes an alternative method of landscaping that would achieve the intent and purpose of the landscaping required and which the Planning Director determines to provide superior quality. Approved landscape modification is shown on the site plan dated April 06,2017 and includes the following: Landscape Modification —Reduce the required northern 5 feet Type III interior lot line landscaping from the alley eastward for a distance of 25 feet. The modification is necessary to accommodate required parking due to expansion of the animal hospital. The approved site plan shows a row of Juniperus Scopulorum planted within a 1 foot strip between the northern property line and the proposed parking space off the alley for a distance of 25 feet.The proposed landscaping will create a visual screen between the parking space and the adjacent property to the north. The Applicant may appeal the Planning Director's decision within fourteen days of the date of this letter. Appeal forms are available from the Planning Department and must be submitted along with the required filing fee. Please call Grace Pollard at 425.257.8807 if you have any questions. C-n - �� (c, 7017 Allan Giffen,Director Date Planning and Community Development Department Page 1 of 1 REVI#17-003