09-0430 Plan Review Comments 2.pdfCITY OF EDMONDS • 1215"' AVENUE NORTH • EDMONDS, WA 98020
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: PLANNING • BUILDING
July 27, 2009
Douglas Smith
dgsrnith@u.washington.edu
RE: PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS FOR PLAN CHECK # 2009-0430
REPLACMENTIEXPANSION OF DECK AT 1104 12TH AVENUE N
Dear Mr. Smith:
I have reviewed the above. building permit application for the Planning Division, Before I can
sign off on the permit, however, the following information needs to be clarified:
Setbacks: It appears that the southern portion of the existing deck is sited within the
25' street setback area. This makes the existing deck nonconforming. Nonconforming
structures may be kept and maintained per ECDC 17,40.020 but they may not be
expanded unless that expansion meets current code requirements. As proposed, it
appears a small portion of the deck extension would also be within the street setback
area. Please verify the location of the proposed deck extension to ensure it meets the
25'street setback requirement. RESOLVED, thank you.
2. Critical Areas: If any deck expansion takes place, it will occur within identified
critical areas pursuant to ECDC 23.40; specifically, the site contains or is adjacent to
erosion and possible landslide hazards (CRA -2009-0056). As a result, please submit a
geotechnical report describing the impact of the proposed deck extension on the
western slope per ECDC 23.80. UNRESOLVED — Because of where the proposed
deck expansion will be located relative to the adjacent critical area, I cannot continue
review on the deck without an indication from a geotechnical engineer that it meets the
criteria found in ECDC 23.40 and 23.80.
Please make all submittals to a Development Services Permit Coordinator, Monday through
Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact me at (425) 771-0220.
Sincerely,
Mike Clugston, A1CP
Planner