BLD20161689 Plan Review Comments.pdf
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EVELOPMENT ERVICES EPARTMENTLANNING NGINEERING UILDING
February 7, 2017
Mr. Mike Baily
LDG Architects
Email: mike@ldgarchitects.com
RE: PLAN REVIEW COMMENTSFOR PLANCHECK #BLD20161689
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ACE HARDWARE TENANT IMPROVEMENTLOCATED AT 550 5AVE. S
Dear Mr. Baily:
I have reviewedthe above building permit applicationfor the Planning Division,and it was found that the
following information, corrections, or clarifications will need to be addressedbefore review can continue:
Critical Areas Determination:
1.A critical areadetermination is required for the subject proposal. Please
submit a critical areas checklist(Handout #P20)and associated $100fee.
Fence Height:
2.According to ECDC 17.30.000.C,“Unless a variance is first obtained, no fence shall be
more than six feetin height as measured from the top of the fence to the lowest original grade.”
Additionally, ECDC 17.30.000.D specifies, “When a retaining wall three feet in height or greater is
contiguous to and below a proposed fence, the proposed fence may be constructed for the purposes of
safety not greater than four feet above the top of the retaining wall or the finished grade, whichever is
less, without the necessity for a variance.”Therefore, the proposed fence around the garden center must
be reduced in height. If the fence is shifted so that it is not located on top of the retaining wall, it may be
a maximum of six feet in height. If it remains on top of the retaining wall, then the height must comply
with the above provisions.
Garden Area:
3.SheetA-2.1indicatesthat a portion of the outdoor garden area will be covered with pre-
fabricated structure.Please provide details and elevation views of this structure. Also, clearly indicate
on the plans which portions of the garden area will be covered and which portions will be uncovered.
Operating Restrictions:
4.ECDC 16.43.040.A states that all uses within the BD zones shall be carried on
entirely within a completely enclosed building with a few exceptions including plant nurseries. Please
confirm that the use of the outdoor garden area will be consistent with this exception.
Design Review:
5.Design review is required for the proposed improvements.In order to meet the
applicable design review requirements, please respond to the following:
a.Please note that an administrative design reviewfee of $250is required for staff’s review of the
proposal. This fee will be added to the total due for the building permit application.
b.Provide color elevationviews of the outdoorgarden center including the fence and cover.
Please submit twocopies of allrevised plan sheets to a DevelopmentServices Permit Coordinator. Our office
hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 8:00 am and 4:30 pmand Wednesdays
between 8:30 am and noon.If you have any questions, feel freeto contact me via email at
Jen.Machuga@edmondswa.govor via phone at (425) 771-0220.
Sincerely,
Development Services Department -Planning Division
JenMachuga
Associate Planner