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Board of Adjustments Minutes Page 2 May 26, 2015 Larson -Vito asked if the new units recently approved in this same area will have decks. Mr. Carlton stated that no variance will be required for those lots and decks have been included in the plans submitted. Commissioner Konietzko asked if the plans for these lots complied with the setbacks when they were first submitted. Mr. Carlton stated that there have been no changes to the lot sizes since they were platted in 2004. He explained that the ordinance establishing the wetland buffers was adopted in 2006, so a variance would not have been required in 2004. Chair Johnson opened the public hearing. Kate Hanson, 14255 183`d Lane NW, stated she spoke with the city's environmental technician, Kristin Mroz, about seepage of sand into the wetland and damage to the oak trees during development, and the potential for further impacting the wetlands. She stated she would like the new decks to match the existing white decks, but they are now building brown ones. Barbara Brown, 14247 183`d Lane NW, applicant for Item 5.2, stated that she was told she could have a deck when she purchased her home and was not aware of any potential problems. She stated that she plgnts in pots and will not be planting in the buffer area. Judith Ndde, applicant, stated that she worked with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife to restore wetlands on her former 80 -acre property and has no intention of disturbing the wetland. Roger Derrick, Washington Street Investors (co- applicant), stated that Mroz explained to him that no maintenance meant no mowing, cutting, or applying fertilizers and pesticides. Mr. Derrick explained that the reason more extensive excavation was done during development was because of the buckthorn removal and the need to get rid of the roots. He stated that the back yards are currently not much more than dirt 15 to 20 feet back and he would like to plant native grasses and plantings. He stated that the variance will allow construction of a 12 ft. by 16 ft. deck with three supporting posts. He stated he would like to be able to put in a 9 -ft. patio slab with approximately 3 ft. of crushed rock around the patio. He stated that natural grasses he proposes would not be mowed. Mr. Derrick stated he would request his landscaper to meet with city staff to determine appropriate plantings. Mr. Carlton stated he did not believe Ms. Mroz was aware of Mr. Derrick's plan for the patios and crushed rock area. Ms. Hidde stated that she agreed the new decks being constructed are not white like the existing ones, but that the new ones are dark brown with metal railings and are not obtrusive and blend in well with the neighborhood. There being no further public comment, Chair Johnson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Konietzko questioned whether or not the patio mentioned by Mr. Derrick should be considered with this variance. Commissioner Theil stated that this request is only for the 3 posts. Chair Johnson stated that they should act on the request as submitted. Mr. Derrick stated that the board could act on this request and he could submit a plan for the patio. Mr. Carlton stated that an additional variance would likely be needed for the patio.