20080204154220.pdfTO: Pool Tech Construction
Charles Beavers
Pools365@verizon.net
FROM: Jenny Readwin, Plans E in
RE: Plan Check # 2007-1073
Project: Harvey Swimming Pool
Project Address: 1240 Birch Street
During 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) Swimming pool fence was redlined on the site plan. The 6' protection is from people outside the
property getting in. Based on the rear topography, retaining wall and fence location it does not
appear to meet the intent of the code. Please provide section detail through this area showing the
topography, retaining wall, fence location and pool wall. If fence is on top of wall also show
connection detail. See attached fence handout for height restrictions for fences on top of retaining
walls.
City of Edmonds
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PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
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(425) 771-0220
DATE: February 4, 2008
TO: Pool Tech Construction
Charles Beavers
Pools365@verizon.net
FROM: Jenny Readwin, Plans E in
RE: Plan Check # 2007-1073
Project: Harvey Swimming Pool
Project Address: 1240 Birch Street
During 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) Swimming pool fence was redlined on the site plan. The 6' protection is from people outside the
property getting in. Based on the rear topography, retaining wall and fence location it does not
appear to meet the intent of the code. Please provide section detail through this area showing the
topography, retaining wall, fence location and pool wall. If fence is on top of wall also show
connection detail. See attached fence handout for height restrictions for fences on top of retaining
walls.
SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS & REQUIREMENTS
STREET AND CORNER RESTRICTIONS
For site obstruction concerns, fence height shall normally be limited to three (3) feet within ten
(10) feet of any street or access easement, and within thirty (30) feet of any corner unless an
exception is approved. Exception, if the City Traffic Engineer finds no sight or obstruction
hazard from the street or nearby property, fences of up to 6 feet in height may be approved.
NOTE_ No fence or hedge may be constructed or maintained if it creates a sight or obstruction
hazard to the street or to nearby property. No deviation from code requirements shall be
permitted by the City Traffic Engineer without staff review of the following factors; traffic
visibility, sight hazards, private. and public safety considerations, lot shape, location and
topography, location of adjacent public and private structures, including natural features such as
trees, shrubs and landscaping.
FENCES CONSTRUCTED ON RETAINING WALLS OR ROCKERIES
When a retaining wall or rockery (three feet in height or greater) is contiguous to, and below, a
proposed fence; fences may be constructed, for the purposes of safety, no greater than 4 feet
above the top of the retaining wall or rockery. (See Handout #B62 for retaining walls)
WIMM�NGOOL FENCES See Handout #B75 for swimming pools)
The eight of swimming pool fences is 6 feet with no openings greater than 2 inches.
CITY RIGHT OF WAY AND ENCROACHMENT PERMITS
Fences shall typically be located on private property. Private property lines may not be clear
when properties are located adjacent to undeveloped City streets (i.e., streets without sidewalks
on each side). The City's Official Street Map indicates right-of-way areas that the City presides
over on every public street. The City may or may not be utilizing the entire width of right-of-way
on every street. Check the Official Street Map in the City Engineering Division to determine the
street right-of-way width, then field measure the actual street to determine the width of right-of-
way and extent of City property. Private fences may not be located within developed or
undeveloped City night -of -way unless the City Engineer approves a separate Encroachment
Permit. (See Handout #E261 For more information on locating property lines (See Handout
#B59.) -
UTILITY EASEMENTS AND DRAINAGE COURSES OR WATERWAYS
Special restrictions and/or provisions may apply to fences and gates that are constructed over, or
adjacent to utility easements and/or drainage courses or waterways. Contact a City Engineering
Technician for more specific information.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD APPROVAL
Design approval is required for all commercial and multifamily fences, contact the Planning
Division for more information. See Handout #P7
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