BLD20140060_BurkeSFR.pdf
CITY OF EDMONDS
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121 5 Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
www.EdmondsWA.gov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION
April 14, 2014
TO:
Wayne Nelson of Landsverk Quality Homes, Inc. | wayne@lqh-inc.com
RE: BLD20140060
Planning Division comments for building permit file » Burke SFR
Greetings,
new single family home
Thank you for the March 21, 2014 resubmittal on the building permit application for at
17903 Vista Del MarRS-12
in the zone. I have reviewed the resubmittal documents 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. New comments are in red.
1. Geotechnical Report:
Addressed.
2. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU):
Addressed.
3. Rockery/Retaining Wall:
Not Addressed.Most of the new rockery wall will be located within the setback
area. I need to determine that there are no structures within the setback area. A structure will have a
height of 3 feet or more above original grade. Although the contours are light on the civil plans, it appears
that the wall will be cut into the slope and have a height of less than 3 feet above original grade. Please be
aware that this will be a condition of approval. If this planning height limit cannot be achieved, please revise
the wall as necessary.
The March 12, 2014 response letter simply notes that no structures are proposed within the setback area;
however, on review of the civil plans (sheet C2) it appears portions of the rockery (the west side of the
driveway turn noted as fill wall) will be greater than 3 feet over original grade. It also appears the rockery
extending north from the corner of the den is also more than 3 feet over original grade. Rockeries over three
feet from original grade are considered structures pursuant to ECDC 21.90.150 and cannot be located within
the setback without a variance. Please revise the plans so the rockeries are no more than 3 feet in height over
original grade.
4. Height Calculations:
Addressed.
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Please submit a written response to the above, along with any revised plans to your Permit Coordinator
Kristin Johns. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to working with
you on this project.
Sincerely,
Kernen Lien
Senior Planner
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Development Services Department Planning Division | 121 5 Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 | 425.771.0220
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