BLD20120744_PirzadehArbors-3rd.pdf
CITY OF EDMONDS
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121 5Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.EdmondsWA.gov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICESDEPARTMENT•PLANNING DIVISION
DATE:September 4, 2013
TO:Dave Pirzadeh /
dandm10@comcast.net
BLD20120744
RE:Planning Division comments for file » Pirzadeh Arbors
Greetings,
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Street SWRS-8
arbors/porticos7409 228in the zone. I
Thank you for submitting a building permit application for at
have re-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.Arbor Definition:
The code will allow “an”arbor… (ECDC 17.30.035.C.3) The proposal appears to be more of a
pergola (a structure comprised of parallel colonnades supporting an open roof of girders and crossrafters) that effectively
creates a tunnel or breezeway from the street to the house, which cannot be permitted under the current regulations
(unless a variance is obtained for structures in the setback). Therefore, the arbor closest to the street that provides an
entry point to the new 4’ fence may remain, but for setback purposes, the structure(s) closest to the house must be
removed, including the connecting hand rail. The proposed arbor nearestthe street must, of course, also meet the
definition of arbor per ECDC 17.30.035.A which states:
“Arbor” is a separate freestanding or attached structure that has a lattice roof and lattice walls or a
horizontal lattice work structure serving to roof a gate or entrance way. “Lattice” and/or “lattice work” is a
framework of cross wood or metal strips or a predominantly open framework of wood or metal designed for
decorative purposes or landscaping purposes. “Predominantly open” refers to a lattice work or similar
decorative pattern which is designed to permit the free flow of light and air through the framework and
which is designed primarily for decorative rather than privacy or security purposes. “Trellis” is a horizontal
structure of open lattice work designed and intended to support the growth of vines or other vegetation or a
horizontal decorative element composed of lattice work which admits light and air through a predominantly
open design.
Please revise the plans accordingly.
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Please submit a written response to the above, along with any revised plans to your Permit CoordinatorMarie Harrison.If
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to working with you on this project.
Sincerely,
Gina Janicek::
Associate Planner
City of Edmonds Development Services Department
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121 5Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
425.771.0220 x 1778 | gina.janicek@edmondswa.gov
cc:BLD20120744
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Development Services Department –Planning Division | 121 5Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 | 425.771.0220
All code citations can be foundonlineat: http://www.mrsc.org/mc/edmonds/Edmondsnt.html.