07-0559 Plan Review Comments.pdf
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ITY OF DMONDS
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VENUE ORTH DMONDS
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EVELOPMENT ERVICES EPARTMENTLANNING NGINEERING UILDING
May 31, 2007
Donald B. Hall
818 Bell Street
Edmonds, WA 98020
RE: PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS FOR PLAN CHECK # 2007-0559
CARPORT/SHED AT 818 BELL STREET
Dear Mr. Hall:
I have reviewed the above building permit application for the Planning Division. During the
review, I noticed several pieces of correspondence between City officials and yourself discussing
the fact that your shed encroaches into your neighbors parcel at 812 Bell Street. As I did my
review, the photographic evidence provided indicated to me that the carport was initially
constructed prior to 1956 when the first zoning code was enacted in the City of Edmonds. While
that would make the structure non-conforming (as indicated in a letter to you from Steve Bullock
dated January 29, 2007), the issue of the property line encroachment is unresolved.
On May 31, 2007, I discussed your situation with Duane Bowman, Director of the Development
Services Department. At that time, Mr. Bowman indicated that he had discussed with you the
need to ensure your structure is in compliance with building code that it is physically and
structurally sound. As a result, I will approve the building permit for the shed with the following
conditions:
1.According to your application and to Mr. Bowman, you recently added a gutter and
downspout on the shed at the request of the neighboring property owner. If the
drainage situation becomes problematic or complaints are received about the gutter,
you must remove the gutter and downspout. Please keep in mind that no further
alterations are allowed to the structure unless they meet with current Edmonds City
Development Code requirements (17.40.020).
2.The property line issue must be resolved. Please continue to work with your neighbor
at 812 Bell to determine a mutually beneficial solution. If it is determined that a Lot
Line adjustment is appropriate, please contact the Planning Division and we can assist
you with that process.
Sincerely,
Development Services Department - Planning Division
Mike Clugston
Planner