08-0474 email.pdf
Taylor, Kathleen
From:Rob Michel \[Rob@michelproperties.com\]
Sent:Thursday, November 06, 2008 2:47 PM
To:
Taylor, Kathleen
Cc:Chave, Rob; Dwight McGrew; Bowman, Duane
Subject:Re: Affidavit - Plan Check #2008-0474
Hi Kathleen:
Thank you for the response.
We will elect not to submit the statement.
Best regards.
Rob
On Nov 6, 2008, at 2:28 PM, Taylor, Kathleen wrote:
> Hi Rob,
>
> So nice to hear from you. I am doing well, and I trust you are also.
>
> What I referred to in my memo as an 'affidavit' is actually a
> 'statement'. The affidavit for an approved ADU is different. The
> purpose of the 'statement' is just to confirm that the property owner
> understands what is involved, if they choose to use the area as an ADU
> in the future. As you have designed the lower level, the plans
> indicate
> a 'hobby area' where a kitchen could go. I realize that at this
> time it
> is not your intention to use the basement as an ADU, but by recording
> the requested 'statement on ADU's', future owners will be made aware
> that it is not an approved ADU and they would need to obtain the
> required permit(s), in order for it to function as an ADU.
>
> However, the ECDC does not require that you sign and record the
> 'statement'. Therefore, issuance of the building permit will not be
> delayed by choosing not to submit the 'statement'.
>
> Kathleen Taylor
> Associate Planner
> City of Edmonds Planning Division
> taylor@ci.edmonds.wa.us
> ph 425.771.0220 ext. 1330
> fax 425.771.0221
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rob Michel \[mailto:Rob@michelproperties.com\]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 4:44 PM
> To: Taylor, Kathleen
> Cc: Chave, Rob; Dwight McGrew
> Subject: Affidavit - Plan Check #2008-0474
>
>
> Hi Kathleen:
> I hope things are going well with you!
>
> Thank you for your review comments of November 5, 2008.
>
> According to ECDC 20.21.025(1) An affidavit is only required if you
> are applying for an ADU. Please provide the ECDC that requires an
> affidavit for our permit for a single family residence.
> As you know the code requires we build according to the approved
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> drawings. If we don't, we do not get an occupancy permit.
> Plain and simple. No need for an affidavit.
>
> Please provide the ECDC or revise your plan review comments. Thank
> you.
>
> Best Regards,
> Rob
>
>
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