2006-1279_MacDonaldRemode-2ndl.doc
CE
ITY OF DMONDS
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121 5 Avenue North • Edmonds, WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
DSD: P•E•B
EVELOPMENT ERVICES EPARTMENTLANNING NGINEERING UILDING
Plan Review Comments – Planning Division
Plan Check #: BLD-2006-1279 (Second Review)
Project Name: Doug & Claudine MacDonald Remodel
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Project Address: 534 2 Avenue North (RS-6 Zone)
February 20, 2007
Doug & Claudine MacDonald
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5926 140 Street SW
Edmonds WA 98026
Phone: 425.742.5027 | Fax: 206.217.0491 | Email: dougandclaudine@gmail.com
Dear Applicant,
I have reviewed the above building permit application for the Planning Division and it was found that the
following information, corrections, or clarifications will need to be addressed before review can continue:
1. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU):
Thank you for submitting a “Statement on ADUs” – however, you
wrote in the margin and the legal description was incomplete. I’m aware that the County has strict
recording requirements. I typed out a fresh clean legal-sized copy for you and have enclosed it in the
mail. Please have it notarized and either (1) take it up to the County Auditor’s Office for recording
and return a recorded copy to us (they will charge a $32 fee), or (2) turn it back in to us and we will
record it for you (we will charge a $47 fee).
2. Setbacks:
The minimum street (west) setback in the RS-6 zone is 20 feet. It looks like the second
story addition is proposed at 17’8” from the street property line. I cannot administratively approve a
project that does not meet the minimum setback requirements for the zone. Please either (1) step the
second story addition back further east in order to meet the minimum 20 foot setback, or (2) apply for
and obtain a variance to the setback standards. I have enclosed a handout on the variance process –
please note that they are difficult to obtain because the applicant must prove that they meet ALL of
the six variance criteria. Variances take approximately 3-4 months to process, cost approximately
$1,320, and there is no guarantee of approval (and no refund). If you choose to apply for a variance,
please contact me so that I can elaborate on the process.
Thank you for your cooperation. Please redline plans or submit three sets of revised plans/documents
(affected sheets only) with a written response to each of the above items. Please make all submittals to
the Development Services Permit Coordinator (JoAnne Zulauf) Monday through Friday, 9am to noon or
1pm to 4pm. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (425) 771-0220, extension
1778. I look forward to working with you on this project.
Sincerely,
CITY OF EDMONDS
Gina Coccia, Planner
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