August 14, 2006
Development Services Group
WEEKLY PERMIT INFORMATION BULLETIN
A publication of the City of Mercer Island issued weekly providing official notice of land use applications filed and decisions made on development permits You may review the files on projects at the offices of Development Services, 9611 SE 36th St, Mercer Island. Comments on proposals are accepted fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this bulletin. Comments must be in writing and contain your name and address and reference the project number and location. All written comments must be filed with the Development Services Group or if there is a public hearing, testimony may be given at the public hearing before a decision is made in order to establish standing to appeal the decision.
NOTICE OF DECISION
Project #: Description: SEPA Review Location: Applicant: Decision: Appeal Period Ends: Staff Contact ADU06-003 Approval of an Accessory Dwelling Unit of 877.5 square feet attached to a remodeled residence. Categorically Exempt per WAC 197-11-800(1)((b)(i). 8420 Southeast 63rd Street Gisela Christopherson Approval, with 3 conditions. August 28, 2006 at 5:00 PM Rick Beeler, Senior Planner
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
DSR06-024 A request to review a proposed Wireless Communications Facility (WCF) for compliance with city design regulations. The proposed Wireless Communications Micro Antennas (less than three feet in height and less than six inches wide) would be located on an existing WCF pole, below an existing antenna array. The associated electrical equipment would be sited in an existing building that contains other WCF electrical equipment. The proposal is not to replace the existing WCF pole, nor to increase the height of the pole. An open record hearing is tentatively schedule for 7:30 P.M., September 13, 2006, in the Mercer Island City Council Chambers, located at 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island, Washington. The proposed antenna array would be located on an existing light pole at Clise Park, at 3950 Location: Island Crest Way. Parsons representing Clearwire, LLC / DSR06-024 Applicant: July 21, 2006 Date of Application: August 14, 2006 Completeness Date: Discretionary Action, approval by the Design Commission Approvals Required: Categorically Exempt per WAC 197-11-800(25)(a)(i) SEPA: Comment Period Ends: August 28, 2006 at 5:00 PM George Steirer, Senior Planner Staff Contact Project #: Description:
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Project #: Description: SUB06-010 A request for approval to short plat one existing lot into two lots.
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8060 Avalon Drive, Mercer Island, Washington (Identified by King County Assessor’s tax parcel identification number 3124059028) Dan Hester Trustee for Fay Whitney Applicant: August 3, 2006 Date of Application: August 14, 2006 Completeness Date: Administrative Decision Approvals Required: Categorically Exempt per WAC 197-11-800(6)(a) SEPA: Comment Period Ends: August 28, 2006 George Steirer, Senior Planner Staff Contact
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NOTICE OF DECISION
Project #: Description: DSR06-021 Approval of a Wireless Communications Facility (WCF) for compliance with city design regulations was issued by the City’s Design Commission on August 9, 2006. The proposed Wireless Communications Micro Antennas (less than three feet in height and less than six inches wide) would be located on an existing utility pole, below an existing antenna array and in the Island Crest Way right-of-way. The associated electrical equipment would be sited underground in the right-of-way. The proposal is not to replace the existing utility pole, nor to increase the height of the pole. Categorically Exempt per WAC 197-11-800(25)(a)(i) The proposed antenna would be located at the northern intersection of 87th Ave SE and Island Crest Way on an existing utility pole. Craig Wilson, representing PARSONS for Clearwire Approval, with one condition. August 28, 2006 at 5:00 PM George Steirer, Senior Planner
SEPA Review Location: Applicant: Decision: Appeal Period Ends: Staff Contact
NOTICE OF DECISION
Project #: Description: DSR06-022 A request to review a proposed Wireless Communications Facility (WCF) for compliance with city design regulations was issued by the City’s Design Commission on August 9, 2006. The proposed Wireless Communications Micro Antennas (less than three feet in height and less than six inches wide) would be located on an existing light pole, below an existing antenna array. The associated electrical equipment would be sited in a new building that would also contain public restrooms (to be constructed by the applicant). The proposal is not to replace the existing light pole, nor to increase the height of the pole. Categorically Exempt per WAC 197-11-800(25)(a)(i) The proposed antenna would be located on an existing light pole at Island Crest Park, at 5500 Island Crest Way. Craig Wilson, representing PARSONS for Clearwire Approval, with one condition. August 28, 2006 at 5:00 PM George Steirer, Senior Planner
SEPA Review Location: Applicant: Decision: Appeal Period Ends: Staff Contact
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Project #: Description: SHL06-013 / SEP06-010 A Shoreline Substantial Development Permit and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Checklist to repair the existing pier with new framing and thru-flow decking. No change in size or
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Location: Applicant: Date of Application: Completeness Date: Approvals Required: SEPA Review:
Comment Period Ends: Staff Contact
configuration of the pier is proposed and no work will occur below the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM). The existing bulkhead will be replaced with a new two-tier bulkhead using four to five man rocks and a beach cove will be created. Spawning gravel mix will be installed at the toe of the bulkhead and a planting plan will be implemented. 4465 Forest Avenue SE (Tax Parcel No. 5482700255) Ecco Design Inc. for Top Source Holdings LP May 31, 2006 June 20, 2006 Administrative Approval An initial evaluation of the proposed project for probable significant adverse environmental impacts has been conducted. It is anticipated that a SEPA Threshold Determination of NonSignificance (DNS) will be issued for this project. The optional DNS process, as specified in WAC 197-11-355, is being used. Mitigation measures may be incorporated or required regardless of whether an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is prepared, in addition to mitigation measures already included in the proposal. September 13, 2006 at 5 PM Jeffrey Thomas, Principal Planner
In order to appeal a project decision, you must have filed a written comment or testified at the public hearing before the decision was made. Appeal on the decision must be made by filing an appeal form and fee at the City Hall by 5 PM on the appeal date. Correspondence should be directed to the contact person at the following address: Development Services Group City of Mercer Island 9611 SE 36th Street Mercer Island, WA 98040 206-236-5300 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE FUTURE COPIES OF THIS BULLETIN, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM AND RETURN IT TO MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE. ATTENTION: PLEASE ADD ME TO THE BULLETIN MAILING LIST NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE:
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