07-0168 Plan Review Comments.pdf
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ITY OF DMONDS
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• 1215 AN•E,WA98020
VENUEORTHDMONDS
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HONEAXEB
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EVELOPMENT ERVICES EPARTMENTLANNINGNGINEERING UILDING
February 13, 2007
Mike Arnim
Fax: (425) 672-7998
RE: PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS FOR PLAN CHECK # 2007-0168
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PMA DEVELOPMENT RETAINING WALLS AND DECK AT 803 – 9
AVE S
Dear Mr. Arnim:
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:
Retaining Walls:
1.Please provide top of wall and original grade elevations along both
retaining walls at 5-foot intervals to ensure that the walls do not exceed 3 feet over original
grade where they are within the minimum required setbacks.
Setbacks:
2.Please show the shortest distances from the deck to the property lines so that
staff can verify that the deck meets the minimum required setbacks.
Height Calculations:
3. Since the deck is covered by a trellis, it must be included in the
height rectangle used for the maximum allowable height for the residence. Points A and D
of the height rectangle must be moved west so that the rectangle includes the portion of the
deck that is covered including at least as far west as the supporting posts for the trellis and
excluding only up to 30 inches of eaves. Since the deck is on the downhill side of the
house, it appears that the maximum height for the residence would be lowered by the
addition of the covered deck. Based on the topography lines shown on the site plan, the
trellis covering over the deck must be removed so that the height of the residence does not
exceed the maximum permitted height.
Lot Coverage:
4.If it is determined that the trellis covering the deck can be retained without
decreasing the maximum allowable height of the residence, the area of the covered portion
of the deck will need to be added into the total lot coverage calculations. Please note that
the total lot coverage for the site cannot exceed 35%.
Please make all submittals to a 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 (425) 771-0220, ext. 1224. I look forward to working with you on this project.
Sincerely,
Development Services Department - Planning Division
Jen Machuga
Planner