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City of Edmonds
Development Services Department
121 5'h Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
RE: Correction letter for Bailey/Silhacek Shoring Wall Project
Application #: BLD203-70496
Project Address: 1015 12�h Avenue N
Mr. Boyd and Mrs. Machuga,
RESUB
MAY 2 6 2017
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
CITY OF EDMONDS
Below is a summary of our correction responses to your correction letters for the Bailey/Silhacek Shoring
wall project.
Responses to Engineering Comments from Mitch Boyd's correction letter dated May 15, 2017
General:
I. A City Engineering Division approval block has been added to all plan sheets
2. The storm and sewer easement to the west of the property has been added to all plant sheets
TESC/Demo:
i. Detail has been revised to the City Standard
2. Detail has been revised to the City Standard
3. Detail has been revised to the City Standard
4. Tree Protection fencing has been added to the plans
5. Note 3 on sheet C3.o and Soils note i on sheet L-3 have been revised to note: "all disturbed soils
will be compost amended per BMP T5.11"
6. The modified language has been incorporated into Note 5A on the small site TESC notes on
sheet C1.o
Responses to Planning Comments from Jen Machuga's correction letter dated May 18, 2017
1. Setbacks: The shoring wall has been pulled back approx. 3.8" to remain out of the north 3.o'side
yard setback. All plans reflect this revision.
2. Existing Dec : There are no changes being made to the existing deck, other than then a new
pile supported footing in the same location as the existing footing. Sheet SH2.i has (2) callouts
stating that "(E) deck above, no changes to (E) deck."
3. Tree Removal: Please see the attached signed letter, dated May 3.9, 2017, by neighbor Steve &
Julie Morris Of 1011 12th Avenue North (property south of project site) granting approval for the
existing 14" Thuja plicata tree to be removed.
4. Geotechnical Report: The geotechnical engineer, Jeffrey Laub, has issued a revised letter dated
May 25, 2027 that specifically addresses the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC)
sections mentioned in your comment. (2) copies of that letter are attached to the revised
submittal plan set
S. Irrigation: Sheet L-4 has been added that outlines the use of a temporary irrigation system to
water the revegetation plantings until they are established. The project geotechnical engineer,
Jeffrey Laub, has addressed the temporary irrigation system in his revision letter dated May 25,
201.7, stating, "It is also our opinion that the temporary irrigation plan for the proposed
plantings, as described in sheets L-3 and L-4, should not adversely impact slope stability. We
recommend that the temporary irrigation system be periodically checked for leaks." Irrigation
Note 5 on Sheet L-4 addresses the maintenance of the system and for the system to be checked
for any leaks or malfunction during routine maintenance visits.
6. Monitoring Program: Sheet L-4 outlines a complete 5 year and beyond monitoring program
that specifically addresses all of the requirements outlined in ECDC 23-40-13o D, including 3.
year, 3 year and 5 year performance standards. A maintenance plan matrix and accompanying
notes has been added to provide detailed instruction on how the site should be maintained
during the 5-year monitoring period and beyond.
7. Landscape Bid: A written landscape bid, dated May 24, 2017 has been provide by the Nussbaum
Group for all landscape costs including materials and labor. A copy of that bid is being included
with this letter.
8. Notice on Title: The owner, Mark Bailey has signed, notarized, and recorded the Notice of
Presence of Critical Areas or Critical Areas Buffer on Property with Snohomish County. Acopyof
that signed and recorded document is included with this letter.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions or comments about the revised submittal plan
set.
Thank you,
Chad Wichers, ASLA
Principal, Landscape Architect
Studio 342 Landscape Architecture, LLC
po box 972
Edmonds wa 98020
phonelfaX 2o6.545-0342
www.studi0342.COM