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October 11, 2011
Ron Johnson
ronmaile@comeast.net
RE: PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS FOR PLAN CHECK # 2011-0808
ACDONALD SFR AT 9921 WATER STREET
Dear Ron,
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 in a written response:
1. Chimney dimension: Please verify the size of the proposed chimney above the 25' maximum
height. According to ECDC 21.40.030.D.4, chimneys may exceed the height limit by up to 3' but
they may not be more than 9 square feet in horizontal section for that portion above the height limit.
As proposed, the chimney appears to be a little more than 2' x 5' at the very top which would make
the chimney at least 10 square feet in section.
2. Structural lot coverage: Please identify the square footage of structural lot coverage for the
proposal. According to ECDC 21.15.110, "[c]overage fneans the total ground coverage of all
buildings or structures on a site measured front the outside of external walls or supporting rneinbers
or from a point two and one-halffeet in from the outside edge of a cantilevered roof, whichever
covers the greatest area.
3. Retaining walls: Structures such as rockeries and retaining walls may be no taller than 3' above
original grade within a required setback area. The two proposed retaining walls near the west
property line are shown to be 4' tall within the 10' side setback area. Please revise the walls and
grading accordingly.
Please submit three copies of your updated site plan (one being reduced size of 11 x17 or smaller) and two
sets of any updated sheets of the building plans. Please make all submittals to a 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, AICP
Associate Planner