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10.07.2019 approval email from Mastgech.pdfFrom: Mastgech To: McConnell, Jeanie Cc: Robert Reichler; Judy Reichler; Ralph Allen; Aaron Mathieu (aaron(cbagmrealestate.com); Mark Ledbetter (mark.l(cbmulti-m-contracting.com); Szafran, Michele; Kent Gregory; Wayland, Christina; Jane Yong; Mastgech LLC Subject: Re: Landscaping at Pacific Professional Center- Kinder Care Project Date: Monday, October 7, 2019 11:44:52 PM Jeanie: I have been in touch with Ralph Allen regarding your question of our acceptance of a south parking lot retaining wall for Dr. Reichler's construction project. The plans apparently do not place the wall across the property boundary, so there are no objections on our part. Thank you. Sam Samuel K. Seto, MD Managing Parnter Mastgech, LLC 21911 76th Ave. W., #100 Edmonds, WA 98026 On Oct 7, 2019, at 14:04, McConnell, Jeanie <Jeanie.McConnellna.edmondswa.gov> wrote: Hi Bob, I wanted to address a couple of things in this email. 1) In response to your question below, the City is not requiring a specific species of groundcover and there are varieties available that are drought tolerant. Irrigation isn't required. 2) <I--[endif]-->I am reviewing the plan revision submitted to construct a retaining wall along the south side of the parking area in the lower lot. I have not yet received confirmation from the medical office group next door confirming they find the proposed work on their property to be acceptable. Can you please provide confirmation of this. An email from you or Sam addressing this would be great. Thankyou! Jeanie From: Robert Reichler <rireichler(@pimh.org> Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 8:28 PM To: Szafran, Michele<Michele.SzafranPedmondswa.gov>; McConnell, Jeanie <Jeanie. McConnell Pedmondswa.g_ov>; Kent Gregory <KGregory(@TGBArchitects.com>; Sam Seto, MD, (mastgechPa ahoo.com) <mastgech(@yahoo.com> Cc: Judy Reichler <Jreichler(@pimh.org>; Ralph Allen <ralahaPevolutionarchitecture.net>; Aaron Mathieu (aaron(@agmrealestate.com) <aaron(@agmrealestate.com>; Mark Ledbetter (mark.l(@multi-m-contracting.com) <mark.l(@multi-m-contracting.com> Subject: RE: Landscaping at Pacific Professional Center- Kinder Care Project Michele- Thanks for the response. I want to be clear about this information. The land that was disturbed in fact had no plantings on it. However, I understand and appreciate the City's concern with bare soil [despite that that was its state prior!] We will certainly place some bark or equivalent on the area. However, your email states: "...shall be replaced with some form of permanent restoration, such as bark or mulch and ground cover." Are you suggesting that we have to provide both some form of mulch and ground cover, implying some form of living plant? Since we will not be irrigating this area, what kind of living ground cover are you proposing which will survive without irrigation? It does not seem feasible that the neighbors will be providing irrigation to that area. Please clarify this issue as we are fast approaching completion and need to decide how to meet your requirements. With appreciation, Bob Reichler <image001.png> Life Fellow, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association From: Szafran, Michele [mailto:Michele.Szafran(a)edmondswa.gov] Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 2:25 PM To: Robert Reichler; McConnell, Jeanie Cc: Judy Reichler; Ralph Allen; Aaron Mathieu (aaron(&aamrealestate.com); Mark Ledbetter (mark.l(abmulti-m-contracting.com) Subject: RE: Landscaping at Pacific Professional Center- Kinder Care Project Bob Reichler, The type III landscaping requirements per Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) 20.13.030 south of the southern property boundary have been waived and irrigation of any plantings south of the fence is not required. However, any ground disturbance regarding the project which results in bare soil shall be replaced with some form of permanent restoration, such as bark or mulch and ground cover. When an applicant obtains a building permit to perform site work the applicant is responsible to restore the disturbed areas. Regards, Michele Q. Szafran / Planner City of Edmonds 121 Sth Ave. N. Edmonds, WA 98020 425-771-0220 micheIe.szafran CEDedmondswa.gov General permit assistance, online permits, and Web GIS: http://www.edmondswa.gov/handouts.html Permit Center Hours: M, T, Th, F 8:00 AM — 4:30 PM Wednesday 8:30 AM —12:00 PM From: Robert Reichler <rireichler(@pimh.org> Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2019 12:30 PM To: Szafran, Michele<Michele.SzafranPedmondswa.gov>; McConnell, Jeanie <Jeanie.McConnell (cDedmondswa.gov> Cc: Judy Reichler <Jreichler(.pimh.org>; Ralph Allen <ralphaPevolutionarchitecture.net>; Aaron Mathieu (aaron(@agmrealestate.com) <aaron(@agmrealestate.com>; Mark Ledbetter (mark.l(@multi-m-contracting.com) <mark.I(@multi-m-contracting.com> Subject: RE: Landscaping at Pacific Professional Center- Kinder Care Project Michele- Thanks for your response. I am still unclear as to whose responsibility the landscaping is on the neighbor's [south side] of the fence between the fence and sidewalk where I assume your comment concerning "erosion control such as ground cover...." As well as the issue of providing irrigation for whatever planting or ground cover is placed there. From my experience elsewhere, including the placement of a fence by my northern neighbor on the property line did not require them to provide landscaping or other services on my side of the fence. Could you please clarify this issue and the legal basis for any requirement for me to provide any such services. This includes planting, irrigation and maintenance of the area. I would appreciate you most rapid response to this question. I would like to meet with you tomorrow if possible to clarify and resolve these issues. Thanks, Bob Reichler <image001.png> Life Fellow, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association From: Szafran, Michele [ma iIto: Michele. Szafran(a)edmondswa.gov] Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2019 8:48 AM To: Robert Reichler; McConnell, Jeanie Cc: Judy Reichler; Ralph Allen; Aaron Mathieu (aaron(&agmrealestate.com); Mark Ledbetter (mark.l(a)multi-m-contracting.com) Subject: RE: Landscaping at Pacific Professional Center- Kinder Care Project Bob, Thank you for your patience. In regards to your question about landscaping requirements you may place a fence along the property line, however; all onsite landscaping is still required, such as the rear side of the trash enclosure etc. Additionally the area between the fence and sidewalk will need to contain some kind of erosion control measures such as ground cover not just bare dirt. Regards, Michele Q. Szafran / Planner City of Edmonds 121 5th Ave. N. Edmonds, WA 98020 425-771-0220 michele.szafran(@edmondswa.gov General permit assistance, online permits, and Web GIS: http://www.edmondswa.gov/handouts.html Permit Center Hours: M, T, Th, F 8:00 AM — 4:30 PM Wednesday 8:30 AM —12:00 PM From: Robert Reichler <rjreichler(@pimh.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 8:26 PM To: Szafran, Michele <Michele.Szafran(cDedmondswa.gov>; McConnell, Jeanie <Jeanie.McConnell(@edmondswa.gov> Cc: Judy Reichler <Jreichler(_pimh.org>; Ralph Allen <ralpha(@evolutionarchitecture. net>; Aaron Mathieu (aaron(@agmrealestate.com) <aaron(@agmrealestate.com>; Mark Ledbetter (mark.Wmulti-m-contracting.com) <mark.l (@ m u Iti-m-contracti ng.com> Subject: RE: Landscaping at Pacific Professional Center- Kinder Care Project Michele and Jeanie- How do I get clarification of this issue. Is there someone else I need to speak with. I would appreciate a response and clarification as soon as possible so I can move on with this issue and address some concerns with our neighbor to the south. Please provide me some guidance. If I am addressing the problem to the wrong people please direct me to the appropriate resource. We will waste time and have to re -do some things at additional expense if we do not have clarification. I appreciate any help you can provide. Time is of the essence. Bob Reichler <image001.png> Life Fellow, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association From: Robert Reichler Sent: Monday, September 23, 2019 8:36 PM To: Michele.Szafran(a)edmondswa.gov; McConnell, Jeanie (Jeanie. McConnell(&edmondswa.gov) Cc: Judy Reichler; Ralph Allen (ralpha(d)evolutionarchitecture.net); Aaron Mathieu (aaroms'taomrealestate.com) Subject: Landscaping at Pacific Professional Center- Kinder Care Project Michele- Has there been any progress on the clarification of our landscaping requirements for the project and my questions concern irrigation? Appreciate a response ASAP. Thanks, Bob Reichler <image001.png> Life Fellow, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association