BLD20130854_SinclairDeck.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
August 15, 2013
TO: Daniel Keating w/ Peter D. Swindley Architects: danielk@pdswindley.com
RE: Planning Division comments for file BLD20130854 » Sinclair Deck
Greetings,
Thank you for submitting a building permit application for a deck at 7415 Braemar Drive in the RS-20 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.Steep Slope: As you are aware, this site is adjacent to a steep slope (landslide hazard area of over 40%
rise/run). Because the proposal is to construct the deck near the slope, a geotechnical evaluation (“hazards
analysis”) is required to show that the proposal meets the critical areas regulations in ECDC 23.80.070. I’ve
copied this section of the code, below, so that your geotechnical engineer can take a look at it and confirm,
in writing, that the project will meet these requirements. A one page memo should be sufficient.
ECDC 23.80.070 Development standards – Specific hazards.
A. Erosion and Landslide Hazard Areas. Activities on sites containing erosion or landslide hazards shall meet the requirements of
ECDC 23.80.060, Development Standards – General Requirements, and the specific following requirements:
2. Alterations. Alterations of an erosion or landslide hazard area and/or buffer may only occur for activities for which a hazards
analysis is submitted and certifies that:
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;
Please submit a written response to the above, along with any revised plans to your Permit Coordinator:
Marie Harrison. The Development Services Department is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
(8:00 am to 12:00 pm only on Wednesdays). I look forward to working with you on this project. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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:BLD20130854
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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.