BLD20140023_StevesDeck-2nd.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
January 24, 2014
TO:
Howard Chermak, Chermak Construction, Inc./howard@chermak.com
RE:BLD 20140023
Planning Division comments for building permit file »Steves Deck & Patio
Greetings,
new deck and patio746 Edmonds Street
Thank you for submitting a building permit application for aat in the
RS-6
zone. I 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.Geotechnical Report:
The deck is proposed at the top of a steep slope. Please provide assurance from a
geotechnical engineer confirming that the proposal will not adversely impact the critical area and that the
project (including the weight of the hot tub) will meet the critical areas ordinance. With my review, I need to
make sure that the following criteria in ECDC 23.40.160 can be met:
ECDC 23.40.160 Review criteria.
A.Any alteration to a critical area, unless otherwise provided for in this title, shall be reviewed and
approved, approved with conditions, or denied based on the proposal’s ability to comply with all of the
following criteria:
1.Theproposal minimizes the impact on critical areas in accordance with ECDC 23.40.120, Mitigation
sequencing;
2.The proposal does not pose an unreasonable threat to the public health, safety, or welfare on or off the
development proposal site;
3.The proposal is consistent with the general purposes of this title and the public interest;
4.Any alterations permitted to the critical area are mitigated in accordance with ECDC23.40.110,
Mitigation requirements;
5.The proposal protects the critical area functions and values consistent with the best available science and
results in no net loss of critical area functions and values; and
6.The proposal is consistent with other applicable regulations and standards.
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Please submita 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 withyou 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:BLD 20140023
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DevelopmentServices Department –Planning Division | 121 5Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 | 425.771.0220
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