20070808094343.pdfOV EDS City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
Esr ts9° (425)771-0220
DATE: August 8, 2007
TO: Main Construction
PO BOX 91
Kent, WA 98035
FROM: Jenny Readwin, Plans Ex in
RE: Plan Check # 2007-0400
Project: Saldin SFR
Project Address: 16109 North Meadowdale Rd.
During re -review of the above noted application, it was found that the following information,
corrections, or clarifications are needed. Please redline plans or submit two (2) sets of revised
plans/documents (affected sheets only) with a written response to each of the items below to a
Permit Coordinator.
1) Please add the following information to the site plan. Please redline plans or resubmit three (3)
new site plans.
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2) ok
3) ok
4) ok
5) ok
6) 8181071 was unable to locate this on the plans. Still need. Provide crawlspace ventilation
calculations according to R408.1 (1 square foot for every 150 square feet of crawlspace area)
and show size and location of crawlspace vents on foundation plan.
7) ok
8) 8181071 was unable to locate this on the plans. Still need. Provide attic ventilation calculations
according to R806.2 (1 square foot for every 300 square feet of attic space if using both eave and
ridge vents and 1 square foot for every 150 square feet if not).
9) ok
10) 818107 Site plan has a general retaining wall detail that references the Structural Engineer's
detail. Please either add this detail to the site plan or add it to the structural plans and
reference the page on the site plan. This needs to be included in the approved stamped plans
not just the calculation packet. Per our Rockery handout any rockery located in a critical area
must have plans designed consistent with ECDC Chapter 23.80 (including design calculations)
and stamped by a Washington State Licensed Professional Engineer. The City reserves the right
to require peer review.
11) ok
12) 8/8/07 Rec'd Geotech Special Inspection Agreement form. Still need one for the Welding
Special Inspector. Special inspections are required for the following. Complete the enclosed
special inspection agreement signed by the owner, the general contractor and the special
inspector and submit to the City for approval prior to issuance.
• Excavation/Grading/Site Prep
• Placement of fill and compaction
• Proof Rolling
• Soil bearing verification
• Drilled pier installation
• Rockery/Retaining wall construction including footing drain
• Subsurface drainage installation including footing drains
• Field welding
13) 8/8/07 See attached additional Comments. See attached structural comments from city
consultant. Respond to each item in writing
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Eagle Eye Consulting Engineers, P.S. {`
PO Box 523
Olalla, WA 98359
hoytjeter@centurytel.net
360 874 0562 10
Fax 360 874 0591
To: Marie Harrison
121 5th Avenue N
Edmonds, WA 98020
Re: Saldin Residence
16109 N Meadowdale Rd
Edmonds, WA 98020
Date: Thursday, July 19, 2007
Plan Review # 2007-0400 EECE # EDM 07-12 (2)
Second Comment letter
Structure
Arca S.F.
Lower Floor
768
Main Floor
2016
Total
2784
Garage
480
Total
3264
Deck Entry
96
Deck living room
1 288
rand total
1 3648
The above referenced project is in the process of plan review for compliance with
Edmonds ordinances and applicable codes. The following comments,
deficiencies/corrections must be addressed prior to completion of plans review and
subsequent issuance of permits.
Provide revised plans and calculations along with a written response to each of the items
listed below to facilitate a shorter back -check time.
SCOPE OF REVIEW
The scope of this review is for the Structural only requirements of this project inclusind
the retaining wall./
All features were checked only to the extent allowed by the submittals provided. All
portions of this project are assumed to meet or will meet other departmental requirements,
conditions and concerns before permit approval.
STRUCTURAL COAC%IENTS
General.
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EECE#: EDM 07-12
Saldin Residence
1. 3. Engineer of Record (EOR); please submit a key plan for the shear walls
required The triangle marks in the analysis appear not to match the drawings.
IBC 106.1.1 The new analysis or key plan was not submitted with the response.
Please submit this on the response.
2. Design analysis submitted by Donald Miles appears not to have a safety factor of
1.5 for sliding as required per code. Please clarify on the response. IBC 1846
Sheet B3 Elevations:
3. 4. South and West Elevations: EOR, please clam how the lateral loads are being
transferred at the deck framing. Provide an analysis to just fy the load path. It is
not clear on the drawings at this time. This still has not been addressed at this
time.
4. 5. South and West .,Elevations: EOR, please clarify the required framing for the
deck shown on the elevations It is not clear on the drawings. This still has not
been addressed at this time.
Sheet B2 LOWER FLOOR PLAN & MAIN FLOOR PLAN:
5. 6. Phis sheet specifies a smaller member than specified on the structural sheet.
For example, in one place the entry requires 2x8 HF PT @ 16 " O!C but this sheet
states 2x6 HF42. Modify drawings accordingly to correct the discrepancy. This
still has not correct as per the original analysis. This still has not been modified as
required.
Sheet S -d Main Floor Framing: sower Floor Framing; Foundations Plan.:
6. 7. EOR, please submit analysis far the omega time the force as required per IBC
1620.2.9. With the august piles supporting the shear walls above this must be
addressed. IBC 1617.1.1.2 and IBC 1620.2.9. This still has not been submitted
7. 8 Foundations/Basement Plan: EOR, please sped the required footing under the
6x6 HF#2. It is not clear at this location. This still has not been addressed.
8. 9_ EOR, please sped the spacing of the post supporting the 4X10 beam. Detail 7
on sheet S-3 states per plan : Please modify accordingly. This still has not been
addressed.
9. 10. The design analysis submitted used 11-718 BCI 60 2.0 DF to span 12 feet at 16
inches O/C, but the drawings show this will be exceeded. Please submit an
analysis for the joist exceeding the 12 feet. Trois still has not been addressed.
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EECE#: EDM 07-12
Saldin Residence
10.11. EOR, speck the required connections of the ECCO to the tube steel columns.
This is required to be welded connections. This still has not been addressed at this
time.
11.12. Please note special inspections are required for field welding. This should be
specified on the drawings. This still has not been addressed at this time.
Sheet S-3.0 STRUCUTRAL DETAILS
12. 14, Detail 10: EOR submit analysis far the ledger to support the design loads. IBC
1604.8.3 ,IBC 1604.4 Analysis was not submitted for this connection. Also nail
can not be used for the connections of deck ledgers. Modify the detail accordingly
and submit analysis to justify capacity. IBC 1604.8.3 and 8502.2.1
Sheet S-4.0 STRUCTURAL DETIALS:
13. 1 S. Per the geotechnical report, the drainage shall be placed behind the wall to
prevent hydrostatic pressure. Please add a drain directly behind to wall.
Alternatively, submit letter from the geotechnical engineer that the footing placed
as shown is acceptable. This still has not been addressed at this time.
Sheet S-5.0 STRUCTURAL DETIALS:
14. EOR please submit analysis where the surcharge, over the heal of the wall, is not
used to resist sliding and overturning. It appears this is not conservative to use this
when designing the aretaiwng wall.
Additional corrections may be required following receipt of corrections and additional
information as requested.
Your plans are being reviewed concurrently with the Building Department, Fire
Department, Zoning Department and Public Works Engineering. Changes, clarifications
or additional corrections may be required subsequent to the Building Department plan
review when comments are received from the other concerned departments.
Should you have any inquiries regarding this letter, please contact Hoyt Jeter at (360) 874-
0562 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 pm.
By:
Hoyt Jeter, P.E.
President