06-1231 Plan Review Comments.pdfCITY OF EDMONDS • 1215' AVENUE NORTH • EDMONDS, WA 98020
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: PLANNING • ENGINEERING • BUILDING
December 13, 2006
Gordon Gregg
Email: gordy@citybuildersinc.com
RE: PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS FOR PLAN CHECK # 2006-1231
PONTAK ADDITION AT 1118 B AVENUE SOUTH
Dear Mr. Gregg:
I have reviewed the above building permit application for the Planning Division and it was
found that the following information, corrections, or clarifications will need to be
addressed before review can continue:
Site Plan: Please correct the setbacks shown on the site plan to reflect the required
setbacks for the RS -6 zone (20' street setback, 5' side setbacks, and 15' rear setback).
2. Datum Point: Unfortunately, it will be impossible for our Building Inspector to
verify the height of the proposed addition on the west side of the house using the
datum point that you have provided. Please select a new datum point that is closer in
location to the addition. Note that the datum needs to be a fixed point that is easy to
find, (such as a water meter, survey pin, fire hydrant, manhole cover, etc.). One
possible datum point could be the base of a survey pin at the northwest property
corner. Please also ensure that the elevations of the four corners of the height
rectangle haven't been affected by the change in datum point. If a new datum point
is not selected, the height of the addition will need to be checked by a licensed
surveyor.
3. Height Calculations: The height rectangle should not include the proposed deck
since it is uncovered. Therefore, please move Points C and D of the height rectangle
to the east in order to exclude the uncovered deck, but to include the outline of the
residence, excluding up to 30 inches of eaves. Additionally, make any necessary
changes to the height calculations due to the new positions of Points C and D.
4. Covenant: Since a sink and countertops resembling those of a kitchen are being
added to the lower floor of the house, a covenant must be recorded at the County
stating that the property owner is aware that an Accessory Dwelling Unit permit must
be approved separately from this building permit application if the owner intends for
the remodeled lower floor to act as a separate dwelling unit apart from the main
residence. I am enclosing the City's Accessory Dwelling Unit handout as well as the
covenant that must be recorded at the County. Please have the property owner(s)
review and sign these materials. Note that signatures must be notarized and signed in
black ink. Also note that due to the County's restrictions on margins, the covenant
must be,printed on legal sized paper. You may either get the covenant recorded at
the County on your own for $32, or you may turn it in to the City to record it at the
County for you for $47 (the County's $32 recording fee plus a $15 City surcharge
fee). If the property owner does in fact want to turn the basement into an Accessory
Dwelling Unit, please have them contact me on how to obtain a permit.
Please redline plans or submit three sets of revised plans/documents (affected sheets only)
with a written response to each of the above items. Please make all submittals to the
Development Services Permit Coordinator Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to noon or
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at
Machuga@ci.edmonds.wa.us. I look forward to working with you on this project.
Sincerely,
Development Services Department - Planning Division
Jen Machuga
Planner