07-0771 Plan Review Comments (2).pdfCITY OF EDMONDS • 121 5th AVENUE NORTH • EDMONDS, WA 98020
PHONE: 425.771.0220 • FAX: 425.771.0221 • WEB: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: PLANNING • ENGINEERING • BUILDING
August 9, 2007
Leo Kaarrekoski
leo.kaarrekoski@seattle.gov
RE: PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS FOR PLAN CHECK # 2007-0771
DECK/PORCH AT 609 5TH AVENUE SOUTH
Dear Mr. Kaarrekoski:
I have reviewed the above building permit application for the Planning Division. Before I can
sign off on the permit, however, I will need the following information:
1. A letter or report from a geotechnical engineer. As part of the City’s review of
your proposed porch remodel and deck, it was noticed that there was a critical area
(erosion hazard) on the western portion of your property (CRA20070102). As a
result, a study was required pursuant to Edmonds Community Development Code
(ECDC) Chapters 23.40 and 23.80. Because the new uncovered deck is proposed to
be constructed in an erosion hazard area or its buffer, you must ensure that its
construction does not negatively impact the erosion hazard area or adjacent
properties. If the geotech finds that the slope is stable, a full geotechnical report
would not be required (Edmonds Community Development Code Section
23.80.050.G). An erosion and sediment control plan prepared in compliance with
requirements in ECDC Chapter 18.30 would be sufficient. On the other hand, if the
slope is not found to be stable, a geotechnical report prepared in accordance with
ECDC 23.80.050 would be required.
The Edmonds Community Development Code is available online through the City’s website:
http://www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/codes.stm.
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 (x1330).
Sincerely,
Development Services Department - Planning Division
Mike Clugston
Planner