BLD20100675_ThomasLin-SFR.pdf
CITY OF EDMONDS
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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
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
October 21, 2010
Sergiy Volosevych
Morning Star New Construction, Inc.
18339 S Redland Rd
Oregon City, OR 97045
Subject: Planning Division comments for file BLD20100675 (Reilly/Lin SFR)
Greetings,
anew single family residence
Thank you for submitting a building permit application for at
7041 Meadowdale Beach RoadRS-20
in the zone. 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 the Planning Division review can
continue.
1.Retaining Wall:
a.Height:
Please confirm the height of the retaining wall for that portion of the wall within
the setback area (near the north property line). For zoning, the height is measured from
the top of the wall to ORIGINAL grade. The height of the wall may not exceed three feet
within the setback, as it meets the definition of a “structure” at that point. Please indicate
the top and original grade elevations in two foot intervals along the wall for that portion
of the wall within 15’ of the north property line.
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b.PurposeThe geotechnical report submitted indicates that the purpose of the wall is to
provide a yard, however grading to create a yard is strictly against Comprehensive Plan
goals and policies and the regulations in ECDC 18.45. Please explain how large the back
yard will be – it appears that it will only be 10’ – the area graded between the north wall
of the house to the retaining wall. Will additional grading take place north of the
retaining wall? Please explain the intent and mass of the grading.
2.SEPA:
Please confirm grading calculations. A small cut of 326 cubic yards is indicated on
“Sheet B.” Does this figure cover all of the proposed grading onsite? Please list cut and fill
figures separately. If grading exceeds either 500 cubic yards of either cut or fill, then review
under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) is required and you’ll need to submit an
Environmental Checklist along with the required $485 review fee.
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3.Tree Removal:
No trees are shown on any of the plans, but I’m curious which trees are
proposed for removal. I wanted to alert you to the tree removal regulations in ECDC 18.45
and 23.80, which state, “Unless otherwise provided or as part of an approved alteration,
removal of vegetation from an erosion or landslide hazard area or related buffer shall be
prohibited.” Please note on one of the plans (could-out) the area of trees to be removed and
the area of the site to be preserved so that I can review it against the applicable
codes/ordinances.
4.Height:
a.Height Rectangle:
It appears as though the height rectangle provided on the site plan is
slightly larger than it may need to be. Please verify and update your calculations (and
elevations) accordingly. It needs to be the “…smallest rectangle which will enclose all of
the building, excluding a maximum of 30 inches of eaves” pursuant to ECDC
21.40.030.B. So, it will need to include the second-story bump-out, but unless the eaves
are > 30” the rectangle should be moved very slightly inwards so that it aligns with the
exterior wall of the building and all of the calculations should be updated – including
those provided on the building plans.
b.Survey:
Please be aware that the Building Division may require you to hire a surveyor to
verify the height of the proposed structure.
c.Chimney:
The chimney appears to be over the height limit – please review the building
plans and revise as necessary indicating compliance on an elevation view. Pursuant to
ECDC 21.40.030.D.4, chimneys may extend above the 25’ height limit, but not more
than 9 square feet in horizontal section or more than 3 feet in height for that portion
above the height limit.
Please submit a written response to the above, along with any revised plans to your Permit
Coordinator:Linda Thornquist
. All code citations can be found at: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to working with
you on this project.
Sincerely,
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City of Edmonds Development Services Department
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121 5 Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
425.771.0220 x 1778 | coccia@ci.edmonds.wa.us
cc: BLD20100675
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