APPLICANT RESPONSE - PLANNING.pdfCraig
Chaney
Architect
October 29, 2015
Sean Conrad, Planning Department
City of Edmonds Public Work Department
121 5th Avenue N.
Edmonds, WA 98020
Re: BLD20150239 - Plan Revisions
Kemper Residence
9303 Olympic View Drive
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The Kempers are in receipt of your comments and have we have enclosed revised plans and
additional information in response to your review, as follows:
1A. The Building height calculations have been revised as noted in your review comment,
using the existing grade where the building rectangle crosses the property line. This method
resulted in a revised base average grade slightly higher than shown on the original submittal,
but we've not changed the proposed building elevation. See sheet A1.1 for the revised
calculations and the elevations for the revised maximum building height.
1B. The outdoor barbeque cook top has been removed from the proposed plan. See A2.1,
and the site drawings.
2. A supplement to the existing critical areas report addressing the concerns outlined in
your review is included with this resubmittal. Two copies have been included.
I trust this will bring the project into conformance with the applicable codes and regulations. If
you have any questions please don't hesitate to give me a call.
Sincerely,
Craig S. Chaney
8314 NE 120`h Street, Kirkland, WA 98034 . 425.802.5331
EDMONDS, WA 98020
CITY OF EDMONDS • 121 5°i AVENUE NORTH •
PHONE: 425.771.0220 • FAX: 425.771.0221 • WEB: Www.edat olp(Iskyt. o.N�
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: PLANNING • ENGINEERING • BUILDING
August 27, 2015
Keith and Kim Kemper
Email: kkemps@comeast.net
RE: PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS FOR PLAN CHECK #BLD20150239
NEW HOUSE LOCATED AT 9303 OLYMPIC VIEW DRIVE
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Kemper:
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:
1. Site Plan: Please submit three copies of a revised site plan to reflect the following corrections
and changes:
Elevation point #2 is located off the property. In accordance with Edmonds Community
Development Code (ECDC) Section 21.40.030.13, for elevation points located off the
property, the elevation is the average elevation of the two points projected downward where
the two sides of the building height rectangle cross the property line. For point #2 please
indicate the elevations at the two line locations which cross the property boundary. Once the
new elevation points have been determined please amend the building height calculations
accordingly.
Please note that with changes in the height calculations in the site plan you will need to
revise sheet A3.3 accordingly to match the modified height information. In addition to
modifying the average grade elevation please extend the average grade, building height and
maximum building height lines the entire length of the north elevation shown on this page.
Setbacks:
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n 16.20.040.0 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) permits
uncovered and unenclosed porches, steps, patios, and decks into a required setback not more
than one-third of the required setback, or four feet, whichever is less; provided that they are
no more than 30 inches above ground level at any point. The outdoor countertop located on
the south side of the house is approximately 1-foot within the required setback. Please
amend the plans to show the countertop outside of the required 10-foot setback.
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The subject site contains and is adjacent to a slope that is steep enough to be considered both a
Landslide Hazard Area and Erosion Hazard Area as defined within ECDC Chapters 23.40 and
23.80. Pursuant to ECDC 23.80.070.A.1, the minimum required buffer as measured from the top
of the slope is equivalent to 50 feet or the height of the slope, whichever is greater. A 15-foot
critical areas setback is required in addition to this buffer. Since the house and patio are
proposed within the minimum required buffer and critical areas building setback, the
g otechnical eiigineer must review the proposed improvements within the buffer and building
setback:. The report must address all applicable requirements of ECDC Chapters 23.40 and
23.80. This will need to include a review of the project and how it meets the specific
development standards of ECDC 23.80.060 and 23.80.070.
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Please submit three copies of your revised site plan (including one reduced copy) and two copies
of any revised building plan sheets to a Development Services Permit Coordinator. Our office
hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 8:OOam and 4:30pm. If you have
any questions, feel free to contact me at (425) 771-0220.
Sincerely,
Development Services Department - Planning Division
Sean Conrad
Associate Planner