0929_001.pdfApril 25, 2019
Chuck Miller, Senior Plans Examiner
City of Edmonds
Donahou Design Group
Development Services Department
8129 Lake Ballinger Way
Edmonds, WA 98026
Project: Suite 104, Office Remodel / Area Reduction
Plan Check: BLD 2019-0222 / BLD 2019-0346
8129 Ballinger Way, Suites 104 / 105
Edmonds, WA
Subject: Response to 2nd Review Comment Letter, dated April 15, 2019.
Dear Mr. Miller,
Thank you for your comments found in the second Comment Letter referenced above. Two sets of nearly
identical plans are being submitted for your re -review, one for each permit number, as you requested.
Reference the attached documents for the 'clouded' revisions to the documents since the application
submittal. Our full Response to your Design Review Comment Letter is as follows:
Comments related to BLD2019-0222 and BLD 2019-0346
The smoke gasket was installed for additional sound control. The Tenant has asked us to revise the schedule
to show the use of silencers in lieu of the continuous gasket.
Comments related to BLD2019-0222
A-111 — FLOOR PLAN — WALL TYPES & DETAILS
8. Floor Plan C — Floor Plan
b) The IBC Table 1004.1.2 value for a business use should represent a blending of the activities common
in a business, including toilets, storage, offices, circulation, reception and conference rooms. The
lunch and conference area are small, not large enough to be used for an 'assembly' level of usage. I
have updated the occupancy information found on the documents to include the common toilet
room. I have also recalculated square footage used to calculate the occupant load, excluding the
exterior wall area. A table has been added to the Code Analysis showing the occupant load / required
plumbing fixture calculation.
c) The response was accurate. The south wall of the Board Room will be left in the existing
configuration (there are no windows). See the updated documentation.
8383 158Ih Ave NE Suite 350 Redmond„ WA 98052
Tel: (425) 285-9992
d) See the attached structural engineering which documents the integrity of the modified shear wall.
Wall type C is used to match the original shear wall for the application of finishes.
Comments Related to BLD2019-0346
A-111— FLOOR PLAN — WALL TYPES & DETAILS
11) A-111 Floor Plan C - - FLOOR PLAN
b) The response should have said that Wall Type B will be used below the front edge of the counter
to support the reception desk. You are correct, the existing framing will be removed
d) Room 107, Kitchenette. The space will be equipped with an under counter refrigerator, with a
total depth of 24.5 inches. The width of the access passage will increase to 42 inches.
A-121— REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
14. Reference the updated Light Fixture Schedule on Sheet A-121 for the performance data of the
light fixtures. Also, see the attached WSEC lighting energy forms.
Comments related to BLD2019-0222 and BLD2019-0346
G-001 — Cover Sheet
16) Code Analysis
a) The previous resubmittal reduced the size of the Mezzanine by isolating the area accessed by an
inspection hatch No. 106. The increased floor area is desirable, so the Code Analysis has been
revised to designate a second floor.
b) Deleted.
c) Deleted.
d) Deleted.
17) Scope of Work
a) Revised the Second Floor label.
18) Detail 3, A-111 has been revised to clarify the requirement of the fastener being used.
A-121— Reflected Ceiling Plan
19) The Owner has elected to delete smoke gaskets and use silencers. See the revised Door and Hardware
Schedules.
8383 158`h Ave NE Suite 350, 2 Redmond„ WA 98052
Tel: (425) 285-9992
Comments Related to BLD2019-0222 — Suite 105
20) Floor Plan C— Floor Plan
a) The fixtures illustrated satisfy the minimum number required for the occupant load noted (revised),
per IBC Table 2902.1. Refer to the Code Summary, Plumbing Fixture Table on G-001.
b) Reference the revised A-111 for the revised location of the drinking fountain.
Comments Related to BLD2019-0346 — Suite 104
21) Detail 5 — Reception Counter - Plan
Reference the revised detail for the ICC ANSI compliant dimensions.
22) Floor Plan.
a) The Code Analysis has been revised to designate a second floor.
b) The reduction of the area of the Mezzanine is no longer necessary. The area referenced has been
returned to use as storage.
c) The opening is no longer an inspection access panel. Reference the Door Schedule for the door to
be provided.
End of Response
Please feel free to contact myself or Jeremy Dubose, FWDS, if you have any questions regarding our response
to your comment letter.
Sincerely,
•,
J Wieben, Project Manager
DDG architects
Cc Joe Donahou, DDG Architects
Jeremy Dubose, FWDS
8383 158" Ave NE Suite 350, 3 Redmond„ WA 98052
Tel: (425) 285-9992