BLD20060996.doc
City of Edmonds
Plan Review Corrections
Plan Check #: Date:
BLD20060996 September 25, 2006
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Project Name/Address: Becky L. Pritchett / 18108 – 76 Ave. W.
Contact Person/Address: Buck Worland, Master Pools of WA / Fax: (425) 670-8008; e-mail:
buck@masterpoolsofwa.com
Reviewer Department
: Meg Gruwell: Planning
I have reviewed the above building permit application for the Planning Division. Before I can sign off on
it I need the following:
1.Environmentally Critical Areas: The updated critical areas study by Wetland Resources Inc. dated
August 8, 2006, shows the edges of the wetland and stream and provides their classification from our
current codes. It does not, however, show the required buffers or building setbacks on the map, and
neither do the site plans. The report states that the Category 1 wetland requires a 200-foot buffer,
and the type F stream requires a 100-foot buffer. Note that these have at least doubled since the
house was constructed. Buffers uses are given in ECDC 23.50.040.F.8. and are restricted to
conservation and restoration activities, passive recreation, and some storm water management
facilities. Existing structures can continue to exist and be repaired per ECDC 23.40.220.C.3, but their
footprint cannot be enlarged and the impact to wetlands cannot be increased except in accordance
with the development standards in 23.50.040 and 23.90.040. Therefore, the pool, spa, equipment pad,
and patio/stone walkway can only be allowed if a critical areas variance is approved. This can only be
approved if the proposal meets the development standards for wetlands and streams. Variances
typically take three to four months to process, and cost $1,320. The fee is not refundable if the
variance is not approved. If you want to continue with the project, please consult with your
wetlands/streams consultant to determine if it is possible to meet the standards. At minimum we will
require the following:
a.Application for a critical areas variance. Please talk to me, or the planner-on-duty, for forms and
handouts. The Planning Division cannot sign off on your proposal unless the variance is
approved.
b.Show the correct wetland boundary – the one shown on this lot appears to be the configuration for
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the lot to the north (18104 – 76 Avenue W.);
c.Show buffers and building setbacks on both the critical areas map and site plan;
d.Show the stream and its buffer and building setback;
2.Fence: The site plan shows a fence within the critical area buffer that was not shown on the site plan
for the original house. Fences within a critical area require a fence permit.
3.Plans: Plans shown are not to a standard scale. Please provide plans that meet the 1 inch = 20 feet
scale.
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4.Equipment Pad: Please state what equipment is to be associated with the pool, its height and
setbacks. No equipment will be allowed within the critical areas buffer unless the variance is
approved. All equipment over three feet must meet setbacks to the lot lines.
5.Patios: Patios are also not allowed within the critical areas buffer unless a critical areas variance is
approved. The approved site plans for the original house showed only a patio that did not extend
past the western or southern ends of the house.
If you have any questions, please call me at (425) 771-0220, extension 1330.
Please make all submittals to the Development Services Permit Coordinator, and provide two copies of
any revised plans or elevations and three copies of any site plans. Your existing plans and elevations may
also be red-lined.
Thank you.
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