BLD20110636 Plan Review Comments #1.pdf
CE
ITY OF DMONDS
PLANREVIEWCOMMENTS
PLANNINGDIVISION
425.771.0220
DATE: August 15, 2011
TO: Rick Klemm
klemster@comcast.net
FROM: Kernen Lien, Associate Planner
RE: Plan Check BLD20110636
Deck Replacement @ 1036 Bell Street
On behalf of the Planning Division, I have reviewed the above building permit application.
During review of the subject submittal, it was found that the following information, corrections,
or clarifications need to be addressed. Please respond to the following items, so that I can
complete my review:
Geotechnical Report
1.: The proposed deck replacement and new deck footings are located at
the top of a landslide hazard area as indentified under the City of Edmonds critical area
number CRA20110074. Since the proposed deck replacement includes new footings that are
within 65 feet of the landslide hazard area, a geotechnical report is required pursuant to
Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) 23.80.040.A. This report must be
prepared by a licensed engineer or geologist licensed in the state of Washington according to
ECDC 23.80.050.A. pursuant to ECDC 23.80.070.A.2, alterations within a landslide hazard
area or landslide hazard buffer the geotechnical report must make the following findings:
a.The development will not increase surface water discharge or sedimentation to adjacent
properties beyond predevelopment conditions;
b.The development will not decrease slope stability on adjacent properties; and
c.Such alterations will not adversely impact other critical areas;
The application for the deck replacement assessed existing slope stability but did not discuss
nor make any findings on the proposed deck consistent with ECDC 23.80. Additionally, the
report was prepared by and Engineer in Training which does not meet this City’s definition
of a qualified professional according to ECDC 23.80.070.A.2.
Please submit a geotechnical report prepared by a qualified professional which makes the
specific finds in ECDC 23.80.070.A.2 as outlined above.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Please make all submittals to a Development Services Permit Coordinator, Monday through
Friday, 8:00 am 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 425.771.0220 ext
1223.