09-0230 Plan Review Comments #1.pdf
CE
ITY OF DMONDS
PLANREVIEWCOMMENTS
PLANNINGDIVISION
425.771.0220
DATE: April 28, 2009
TO: Kenneth Carlsen
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15631 70 Ave W
Edmonds, WA 98026
FROM: Kernen Lien, Associate Planner
RE: Plan Check BLD-2009-0230
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Remodel at 15631 70 Ave W
On behalf of the Planning Division, I have reviewed the above building permit application.
During review of the subject submittal, it was found that the following information, corrections,
or clarifications need to be addressed. Please respond to the following items, so that I can
complete my review:
Accessory Dwelling Unit: During review of your floor plans, it was noted that the proposal
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includes the installation of a kitchenette in the basement. The City considers this to be a
second kitchen. Since the house is proposed to contain a second kitchen, a covenant must be
recorded at the County stating that you are aware that an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
permit must be approved separately from this building permit application if you intend for the
basement to act as a separate dwelling unit apart from the main residence. Even if you do not
intend for the basement to act as an ADU, the purpose of getting this statement recorded is to
protect any future owners from thinking that the house contains an approved ADU. I am
enclosing the City’s ADU handout as well as the covenant that must be recorded at the
County. Please have 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 and cannot have writing located within the
margins. You may either get the covenant recorded at the County on your own for $40, or
you may turn it in to the City to record it at the County for you for $60 (the County’s $40
recording fee plus a $20 City surcharge fee). If you are interested in applying for an ADU
permit, you are welcome to contact me on application procedures.
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 1223.