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1509 8TH PL S.PDF1509 8TH PL S . FILE COPY (Fi in: 1504 and g1S`09' .�8 th_ - P-is : ,�- � STREET FILE j • &ten O TY OF EDMONDS HARVE H. HARRISON 200 DAYTON ST. • EDMONDS, WASHINGTON 98020 • (206) 775-2525 MAYOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS May 12, 1981 Ms. Eileen Stauss Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1850 Seattle, Washington 98111 Dear Ms. Stauss: SUBJECT: BASKETBALL HOOP, 8th Place South Reference is made to your letter of April 13, 1981 in which you represented Mr. and Mrs. David Erickson of 1509 8th Place South. Since the basketball hoop received considerable com- plaints, the Street Use Permit application request was denied. Mr. and Mrs. Gillis did not appeal the request. Please be advised that the basketball hoop has been removed from the right-of-way on 8th Place South. 0 RM/jf C ? March dt Sincerely, JOHN. B. MITCHELL Acting Public Works Director STREET FILE LAW OFFICES JOHN H. RAYBACK JOHN H. RAYBACK MAILING ADDRESS: EILEEN STAUSS FOURTH 6 BATTERY BUILDING P. I9. BOX 1B50 SEATTLE. WA BB111 SUITE 230 SEATTLE. WASHINGTON 88121 (20e) ee3-e201 April 13, 1981 ...i Director of Public Works 200. Dayton Street Edmonds, Washington 98020 Edmonds City Council 200 Dayton Street Edmonds, Washington 98020 Gentlemen: I have been retained by Mr. and Mrs. David Erickson ,"concerning the recent installation of a basketball hoop on a public right- of-way adjacent to their home. The hoop was erected last month by a private citizen whose property.abutts the street involved. The hoop was placed on an island on 8th Place South, which is located in the Heritage Park area in Edmonds. All property owners adjoining the island and the surrounding street are through a mutual covenant jointly and severally liable for any injuries or -damages arising from the use of that property. However, the property owner who is responsible for the hoop's erection (Mr. Gillis) not only did not obtain a per- mit from the city but he also did not obtain prior approval from the other owners. I have been advised, however, that the city attorney is aware of this situation but has delayed any action at this time. I'am also aware that Mr. Gillis is a pro- minent member of the Edmonds community. Nevertheless, the City has a responsibility to require its building code be followed in instances such as this. The City should not condone the placement of a basketball hoop so near to motor vehicle traffic. Certainly youngsters will be drawn to the hoop and the City could be liable under an attractive nuisance doctrine in addition to its other negligence. The City has not yet supervised usage of the hoop, but cer- tainly it has a duty to do so in light of the location of the hoop on a public right-of-way. The cost of daily supervision of the hoop, plus potential liability exposure,and the fact that the hoop was illegally erected clearly outweighs any private benefits. If a private property owner wishes to erect a basketball hoop on his own property, we 9 Director of Public Works Edmonds City Council April 13, 1981 Page Two certainly have no objection to his doing so. However, my clients do object to their increased liability exposure. I am certain the City will also object to its multiple exposures once it has studied the facts. The solution is a simple one: Require removal of the hoop from its present location and replacement on the property owned solely by the person who erected it. Mr. Gillis can then maintain the hoop and supervise its use as he desires. Neither the City nor other neighbors could then be liable for its maintenance or use. I trust that you will consider this matter seriously and order. the hoop's removal.at once. Please be advised, however, that should the City fail to meet its obligations in this matter, my clients -will look to the'City for indemnity for any claims arising from this incident. Very truly yours, &�A� Eileen Stauss ES:mmc APPLICATION The, City of Edmonds for SIDE SEWER PERMIT EASEMENT NO . ............................................ E_= NEW CONSTRUCTION REPAIRS E] LID.................. ASMT. NO. OWNER..................................... .......................................................... CONTRACTOR ----------------------------- ..... .... .. ................... ---------------------- . .. PERMIT NO . .................... JOB ADDRESS --- k ...... --------.. .- ....................... -LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT NO. ...................... BLOCK NO. -------_-_---------------- ............... ... 0 UL_ cn ......... ............... .............................. : ......................... APPLICATION The City of Edmonds for EASEMENT - SIDE SEWER PERMIT NEW CONSTRUCTION � REPAIRS ❑ LID NO - ------------- ---- OWNER - ------- e - ------ ......... .......... JOBADDRESS .......... c ... . .. ...... ------------- --- ------------------- P 0 CONTRACTOR R�X� ------ ................................................. PERMIT LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT NO . ........... 3 ........................ BLOCK NO. ...................... ............. .................................................................................................................................................................. NAME OF ADDITION .............. ...... RECEIVED Approved: DATE ............ ....................... By ------------------------------------------------------------ W, -41w; 4, I ., t �v MSIDE - SW EEW: PERMIT, 7 -WATE k-SkWER DEPARtIWEN-_T­ -PERMIT. Call 2525 for side sewer �tns actions c.�ernn, n Inspection will be'provided -within 24,'tiour'sa.-ilt'e-'ryequst. sun., `or hobday. inspections/ a 8 t 11 ADDRESSJI,OtA�hdfq- oi;!Jb6AtiW­CT10N ....... :�:::10.9.17� .. .. ........... ...................... ................. . .. . .................................... .............. .............. ERTY;�;LEGA-L�'DESCRI[P-nON.,....' Lot '.3'.146ri-�ge Park,.-: ................ .............. ........................................ .... .............................................................. ...... r a - a .................... . ....... ........... -- ---------------- ........................ .......... .......... . .................................. . ................................................. L .......... ..... .. . .............. ...... j­*.,.-.i,.;.: .... OWNER :AND/OR :BUILDER G.L..F NDF ...HT....W. ....E.................................1.� ... . .......... I. ...... ................................... ,,- CONTRACTOR'S .NA , IVI - Et& ADDR ESS Bob Aklin- Batkfioe­ e`­­ 3-Ir C ............... ..................................... .................. ........... .......................... . ................................... ........................ 76 i d - 'ficity sanitary ,sewer ..... ....................... 19 ...... for-repiair­aM or connection o - a. si i� sewer toA e City of-gdinonds 4d'Wd --ATTENT10­114:4S CALLED TO THE FOLLOWING: be.owners o ,'iproperty'm�permit se y obtain a- piit to construct wer inside property lin6. k licensiid'Side Sewer Cc�nfigcior -must. e employed: to. construct'* ,,� side sewer in 5K(ta.. Pq- -oVer any krtjou Vi�ewer before it has been inspected. rNOTEiNo-2-All work d not c o performed izi 'city right-of-viay.ri4uires an invasion of Right -of -Way Permit obtairrable from t56 City Engineer's office. irNOTE No -ding or'diifa26i 11.16�030 and. Regulations governing side S�iw6isL when•you get permit. NOTE No 4'=Top of side t full -in ormii!16p1re�qax - --- ---- least i6 ifi'iiieg-cov�r�age at property' 12 inches inside pibperty4 line: 'm nimuin grade of o`ertY kin and' 2%. No bends in j�ra�19 sewerAul�t*. li�v`e sharper thaK 'a-jll -be- permitted: � NT`Edue ` to improper:-O'.No' �5:—Trench'es-in street' miist. be i;ater settled and. surface 'of street restored to original condition. Contractors shall be responsible fbr faiiuie work which may AiVelop - witfiin one year of compliti6n. ,-NOTE). No. &=LJ.i­i� urila�riui -to 'ali�i or do:'9ny other �vor� th�Ln :is provided for in the liernut. or to do any work on the; main sewer or its appurtenane es except to in _ h' h —DISAPPROVED: t Da e._': ........... —Z .......... By ................ Dat,6 ........ By ................ Date... ­..* .................. . ......... ........ ... 155?... APPROVED_ _ -,;7 Da................... 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