Decision on critical area and clearing permits for new home construction.

Notice Of Decision for Major Critical Area Work Permit and Major Clearing and Grade Permit
 
File Number: Critical Area Permit # 20250013 and Clearing and Grade Permit # 20250017
Applicant/ Agent: Andre Golubovich
Permit Type: Critical Area Work Permit and Clearing and Grade Permit
Location of proposal: Parcel 3971701775
Zoning: R-15
 
Current Approved Project: Major critical area permit and major clearing and grade permit for construction of a new single-family home on parcel 3971701775. According to the City's mapping data and geotechnical report, the location of the single-family home is within a steep slope and stream areas as defined in LFPMC 16.16.040.
 
Other Major Approvals Needed: Building Permit, Tree Permit, Side Sewer permit
 
Environmental Review: After review of the proposal and the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), the City has determined that the proposal is categorically exempt under WAC 197-11- 800(1)(b)(i) & (v).
 
Findings: The Applicant's Geotechnical Report (PanGeo, Inc. dated January 2026) provides an assessment of the geologic hazards on-site and states that the project will meet the 50 ft required buffer and the additional 15 ft setback for development. The report states that proper site grading, drainage, and foundation placement should reduce impacts from and to the proposed development.
 
The applicant also submitted a critical area report for McAleer Creek (Wetland Resources, Inc. dated March 18, 2024) that states the project will meet the 115 ft setback and additional 15 ft setback for development.
 
Conclusion and Decision: The Applicant's submittals, including written material and plans referenced in the above findings, demonstrate that the proposed construction of a single-family home complies with the steep slope standards at LFPMC 16.16.310 and the stream standards at LFPMC 16.16.355.
 
Conditions of Approval:
1. Site work shall conform to the design and site work recommendations of the January 2026 geotechnical report prepared by PanGeo, Inc.
2. Site work shall conform to the design and site work recommendations of the March 2024 critical area report prepared by Wetland Resources, Inc.
3. As part of the building permit review and issuance, the project shall here to any conditions set by the Building department. If any Finding is deemed to be a Conclusion or vice-versa, the Director adopts it as such.
4. Site work shall conform to the design and site work recommendations of the arborist report prepared by Advanced Arboricultural Assessment.
 
Appeals: This Type-III decision may be appealed to the City Hearing Examiner. To do so, submit a written appeal statement to City Clerk, Matt McLean, at 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155, along with a $500 filing fee no later than the fourteenth day following the date of publication of this decision. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections in your written appeal.
 
Additional Information: Additional information may be obtained by contacting Lake Forest Park Planning Department at (206) 957-2837 or at the City's Notices and Announcements webpage (www.cityoflfp.com/313/Notices-and-Announcements). Materials related to this proposal may be reviewed at City Hall on Monday through Friday at the hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Elizabeth Talavera, Associate Planner, at etalavera@cityoflfp.gov if you prefer to make an appointment to review the materials with a planner's assistance.
 
Publication Date: February 25, 2026
Appeal deadline: March 11, 2026