2008-0553_TheLoftHood.pdf
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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: PD
EVELOPMENTERVICESEPARTMENTLANNINGIVISION
July 21, 2008
Attention: Miguel
Ortega Fire Protection Services, Inc.
5134 South Lucile Street
Seattle WA 98118
Fax: 206.721.8018
RE: BLD-2008-0553 – The Loft Restaurant “Type I Hood” @ 515A Main Street (BD1 Zone)
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.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to working with you on
this project.
Please provide a written response to the items mentioned below…
1.Screening:
How will the hood bee screened from public view? Will it be painted to match the roof or
building? Is it hidden from view from the street (Main Street) due to its location on the building?
Please explain in writing or show in sketches how this new equipment will be screened from view.
2.Height:
The maximum height in the BD1 zone is 25 feet. Please provide information to help me
determine if this proposal for the new roof-top mechanical equipment remains under the height limit.
What is the distance from existing grade to the top of the hood (full height calculations may not be
required if you can demonstrate that the top of the hood is well under 25’ from existing grade)?
Sincerely,
Gina Coccia, Associate Planner
Phone: 425.771.0220, x 1778 | Email: coccia@ci.edmonds.wa.us
cc: BLD-2008-0553
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Please provide a written response to the items mentioned above. Also, please redline your plans to reflect any changes – or, if
you are submitting new plans, please submit three site plans (one must be reduced size) and two sets of the changed pages of the
plans.Please make all submittals to the Development Services Permit Coordinator (Theresa Umbaugh) Monday through
Friday, 8am-4pm (except Wednesdays). All Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) citations can be found on the City
of Edmonds website: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.
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Height Calculation Information
PROCEDURE:
Height must be calculated prior to any on-site grading or alteration of topography. It
is understood that in rare occasions vegetation may have to be removed in order to gain access to grade.
On formal subdivisions of property, a topography map is usually included in the recorded documents
on file with Snohomish County or City of Edmonds. It is highly recommended that applicants utilize
these maps for determination of height.
1. To determine the maximum height permitted on a site, stake out the smallest rectangle (within the
boundaries of the site) that encompasses all four corners of the proposed building outline/building
pad at original, undisturbed soil.
2. Projections such as bay windows must be included within this rectangle.
Exemptions:
Chimneys and eaves projecting no more than 30 inches from the exterior wall of
the building and uncovered decks.
3. Select a datum point to establish a starting mark to compute grade elevations at the designated
four corners. The datum point must be a permanent point of reference. Use the top of a manhole
cover, fire hydrant, or street monument. Reference the datum point elevation at +100. On the
site plan describe the datum point and show its location and elevation.
4. Calculate the difference in elevation from the datum point to each corner of the rectangle (above
or below the starting elevation of +100) at original, undisturbed soil. Next, add the four corner
elevations together and divide by a factor of 4 to determine the average grade of the building pad.
On the site plan show the elevations of the four corners and show the calculations of average
grade.
5. Take the average grade number and add the maximum allowable height per the specified zoning
district. This elevation is the maximum height allowed for the proposed location of the building.
In the attached example, the single family average grade is +102.5, add +25 feet, for a maximum
height of +127.5. As shown on the plot plan the actual height of the building is +125. Be sure
the average grade, maximum allowed height and actual height are noted on the plot plan and
elevation view.
plot plan
6. As in the example on the submitted show all height calculations, the elevation of each
corner, the datum point, the average grade, the maximum height allowed and the actual height of
elevation views
the building, and on one of the within the architectural plans, show the average
grade, the maximum height allowed, and the actual height of the building.
NOTE:
A height check verification is conducted at the framing inspection. A transit must be
provided on-site to confirm height compliance.
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