2017-0717 Earthplex SFR comments 2.pdfCity of Edmonds
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PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
. ..... BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: October 26, 2017
TO: Chris Reinhart
CHRIS@SCR-ARCH.COM
FROM: Eric Carter, Plans Examiner
RE: Plan Check: BLD2017-0717
Project Address: 18109 84th AVE W.
Scope: New, Single Family Dwelling, — R-3/U occupancy group — V-B
construction— mechanical and plumbing included
Please be advised that the building plans for the above referenced project have been disapproved
for the purposes of obtaining a building permit. During a review of the plans by the Building
Division for compliance with the applicable building codes, it was found that the following
information, clarifications, or changes are needed. Reviews by other divisions, such as Planning,
Engineering, or Fire, may result in additional comments that require attention beyond the scope of
this letter. Items that recur on this list appear in italics.
A complete review cannot be performed until the revised plans/documents, including a
written response in itemized letter format indicatim! where the 'clouded' or otherwise
highlij!hted chani!es can be found on the revised plans, have been submitted to a Permit
Coordinator.
Resubmittals must be made at the Development Services Department on the 2 d Floor of City Hall.
Permit Center hours are M, T, Th, & F from 8am-4:30pm and from 8:30am-12pm on Wednesdays.
This building plan review cannot be completed until we receive the following items:
Items in black print are consider complete, please see items in red print
General:
COMPLETE Due to the topography, soldier piles are required for slope stabilization
during excavation of the new SFR as stated in the Geotechnical report dated April 20,
2017. The plans do not include details of construction in regards to the soldier pile wall.
Please include construction drawings stamped by the Engineer of record.
S LO:
S3.0
It does not appear that the Geotechnical Engineer has reviewed the soldier pile wall
design as required by the section 16.0 of the geotechnical report, dated July 30t" 2008
and as indicated in the notes of page S 1.0 Please have the Geotechnical Engineer review
the soldier pile wall design for compliance. Proof of review will required, which can be
noted on the plans or provide a letter of confirmation
2. It appears that " tie -back anchors" are required for the wall design. Note refers to tie-
backs being spaced 6'0". Anchor design and details were not included with the
submitted design. Please add the tie -back design to the plans.
3. As noted on page 4 of the geotechnical report dated April 20, 2017 a monitoring report is
required as part of the final shoring design. Please submit a monitoring program as
detailed in April 20'h 2017 report.
4. It does not appear that the Geotechnical engineer has reviewed the retaining wall
design. This has been required per note I on page S-3.0. Please have the Geotechnical
Engineer review and approve the retaining wall design for compliance. Proof of review
will be required, which can be noted on the plans or provide a letter of confirmation.
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