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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPN_PROJECT_NARRITIVE_171108PROJECT NARRATIVE FORD-NIEMI LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT The proposed preliminary plat consists of two parcels of land, covering a total area of 2.17 acres. The property is situated in the south end of the City. The Address for Lot 1 is 1917 Shattuck Ave S (Tax Parcel 7222000400) and Lot 2 1925 Shattuck Ave S (Tax Parcel 7222000410) . It is bounded is on the east by Shattuck Avenue South and on the west by un - platted properties_ It is bounded on the north, by one row of single family residences and South 19's Street, and it is bounded on the south by Valley Vue Estates subdivision. It is located in the northeast quarter of Section 19 Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W.M. The proposed BLA will create 2 lots. Lot 1 will be 12,758 sq.ft. and Lot 2 will be 82,045 sq.ft. Access to both properties will be from Shattuck Avenue South. Lot 2 will be able to create 6 new lots at the current zoning of R6. Per the pre application PRE 17-000029 Lot 1 will need to dedicate the required amount per the minimum street classification. There existing home and detached garage and sheds on Lot 1 will remain. The existing home and garages will be removed on lot 2. The project area is hilly. The easterly portion of the two parcels slopes from east to west toward the center of the two parcels, and likewise westerly portion of the parcels slopes from west to east toward the center of the two parcels. There are steep slopes along the most westerly portion of the property measured at more than 40%. The steep areas will be protected by including them in a separate tract. The development falls within one basin. The existing surface water sheet flows to the center of the two parcels, and thence north at an average slope of 6.0 percent through an existing storm easement secured from adjacent neighbors directing the flow to existing storm system in South 19'h Street. The flow from South 19ffi Street is directed west and eventually into the valley floor. The soil type of the site is Alderwood (AgC), glacial till. Existing groundcover consists mainly of Alder and Fir forest, with ground cover shrubs. A soil study was prepared by GeoSource Engineering addressing soil and the sensitive areas. A copy of this report is under the requirement for geotechnical studies. There are several trees and under brush scattered over the entire site. The vegetation throughout the properties, especially near the existing structures consists primarily of general landscaping and ground cover. The sites middle portion contains some deciduous and evergreen trees. The steep slope area situated on the west is densely vegetated with forest and native undergrowth.