09-0336 Plan Review Comments #1.pdf
CE
ITY OF DMONDS
PLANREVIEWCOMMENTS
PLANNINGDIVISION
425.771.0220
DATE: June 18, 2009
TO: Jeff Miller
JM Consulting & Design
jeff.miller@jmconsultingdesign.com
FROM: Kernen Lien, Associate Planner
RE: Plan Check BLD-2009-0336
nd
Short Addition/Remodel at 24106 102 Pl 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
1.: During review of your floor plans, it was noted that the proposal 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 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 $62, or you
may turn it in to the City to record it at the County for you for $82 (the County’s $62 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.
Geotechnical Report
2.: The critical area reconnaissance report for the subject property (CRA-2009-
0045, attached) identified potential landslide hazard area adjacent to the property. It appears the
addition would be within the buffer and/or building setback of the landslide hazard area. The buffer
can be reduced to a minimum of ten feet with an additional 15 foot building setback if a report is
prepared that meets the standards listed in ECDC 23.80.050. It must also be documented that the
proposal meets the development standards in ECDC 23.80.060 and ECDC 23.80.070. Please submit
a geotechnical report meeting the above referenced standards.
Please make all submittals to a Development Services Permit Coordinator, Monday through Friday, 8:00
am 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 425.771.0220 ext 1223.