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they.will be monitoring and assisting much as in a hospital. He said
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they would only be involved in a birth without a doctor in the event
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asked if they had equipment for infant distress and he responded that
their equipment can indicate.the distress before it actually occurs.
He said they had discussed the use of the aid car with the Fire Depart-
ment, asking about not using the sirens and they had indicated it would
j not be necessary for that distance. Mrs. Derleth asked if an informed
consent form would be used to inform the patient of a possibility of
increased risk. Dr. Grauke responded that they would, that the patients
would be informed of the issues spoken to this evening, such as a
prolapsed cord. He said they will know that in some'events there is no
way they can be advised that they are at an equal risk or increased risk..
Chairman Bailey said he was sure he was not biased in this matter,
although he and his wife had lost a child years ago two days before
anticipated birth in a hospital. He said he knew statistics go both
ways. Fie felt that this birthing facility being located in an existing
clinic and obviously operated by qualified medical personnel would be
a plus. He took a limited view on the public health and general welfare
issue because he said, as Mrs. Luster had pointed out, that this would
not apply to the general public, but only to a few. He felt the proximity
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to the hospital was excellent, and he noted that most emergency vehicles
do not use a -siren in an'emergency because it confuses others. He said
'this type of facility is available in Seattle, but not in Edmonds, so
it should be a plus for those who want to take advantage of it.
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MR. HOVDE MOVED, SECONDED BY MR. ROY, TO APPROVE CU-43-78 BECAUSE HE
FELT IT WOULD BE OF BENEFIT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, -AND MORALS,
1 IN THE LIGHT OF PROVIDING A BETTER ALTERNATIVE THAN 11011E BIRTH AND THAT
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IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF JHE BOARD AS PERTAINING TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE
OF.THE PUBLIC. FURTHER, THAT THE NOISE FACTOR CAN BE TAKEN CARE OF,
AND ESPECIALLY SINCE THAT BUILDING IS A CONDOMINIUM AND THE 01-INERS OF
TI{E BUILDING MILL CONTROL NOISE. MOTION CARRIED. A short recess was
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V-76-78 -BEN HOLT INDUSTRIES - Variance from lot width and depth ratio require-
ment at 22224 Highway 99 (CG & RML)
There was no representative present. THEREFORE, MR. ROY MOVED, SECONDED
BY MR. HOVDE, TO CONTINUE V-76-78 TO NOVEMBER 15, 1978 BECAUSE OF LACK
OF THE PRESENCE OF A REPRESENTATIVE. MOTION CARRIED.
V 77 78 ; PAUL-.ROY Vari an ;from requi red front: yard setback at north s` de of
Etlmonds, St;,:_ea t of 8th Ave'. '(RS-6).
MR ,NATZENBUNLER'°MOVED,;' SECONDED-BY.MRS.._ DERLETH,x';TO CONTINUE V,-7s1 78 ,
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4 TO NOVEMB,ER; 15, 1978 ,BECAUSE; IF 14R. ROY,.,!.JERE EXCUSED FRO[�h THE `BOARD'.;: "
j 'FOR THIS'HEARING.:,THE.;BOARD WOULD LACK -'A `QUORUH. `�10TION CARRIED
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AP-2778 MR. & MRS. F. CUNNINGHAM - Appeal to the Board of Adjustment from
determination by the Building Official of the definition of front
yard at 1233 Olympic View Dr. (BN)
Mrs. Luster noted that the members had received copies of minutes from
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various meetings where this item had been either directly or indirectly
addressed, the earliest being March 28, 1978. She said the City Council
had received a letter from Mrs. Cunningham regarding this item in which
she stated she was aware of this setback problem as early as February
when the Planning Department informed her of the setbacks. The property
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which is the subject of the appeal,is being developed by Don'VanDriel
and it fronts on two public streets and therefore must maintain front
yard setbacks from those two streets, a 10' side yard setback, and a
1 backyard setback, the back yard being opposite whichever of the two
front yards the owner selects. This property is being developed as a
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