Engineering Comments 2.pdfCITY OF EDMONDS
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
ENGINEERING DIVISION
(425)771-0220
City Website: www.edmondswa.gov
DATE: March 4, 2019
TO:
FROM: JoAnne Zulauf, Engineering Technician
Joanne.Zulauf@edmondswa.gov
RE: Application #: BLD20181030
Project: Vector One - Single Family Residence
Project Address: 8364 Olympic View Dr.
During review of the above noted application, it was found that the following information,
corrections, or clarifications are needed. Please submit revised plans/documents including a written
response to each item below.
Resubmittals can be made at the Development Services Department on the 2nd floor of City Hall.
Permit Center hours are M, T, Th & F from 8am-4:30pm and on Wednesdays from 8:30am-noon.
City of Edmonds handouts, applications, forms, and development code may be referenced on the
City website: www.edmondswa.gov under Services/Permits and Development. The standard
details can be found using "search".
GENERAL
1) done
2) done
3) done
4) done
5) done
6) done
7) 3-4-19 Driveway exceeds 14% slope. 18.070.D 2. The public works director may authorize
driveway slopes to exceed 14 percent up to a maximum of 20 percent if he determines that:
a. The driveway is the only economical and environmentally reasonable alternative;
b. The driveway will not present a traffic, pedestrian, bicycle or safety hazard or
otherwise negatively impact public safety;
c. The police and fire chief concur in allowing the increased driveway slope; and
d. The public health, safety and general welfare will not be adversely affected.
Please submit request explaining how your driveway meets these criteria or redesign the
driveway so it has a 14% or lower slope.
8) done
9) Please note: additional comments not included in this review may be produced after
reviewing the next submittal.
TESC on a separate plan:
1) Done.
2) Done.
3) Done.
4) Done.
5) Done.
6) 3-4-19 Not done. Orange protective barrier fencing shall be placed at the drip line of trees
to remain. Show the location and call out.
7) Done
8) Done.
9) Done.
10) Done.
WATER
1) 3-4-19 Not done. As indicated by the Fire Department, a fire sprinkler system is required for
this property. Typically if there is an existing water service line from the watermain to the
meter, the water service line/meter will not be the appropriate size and a new tap will be
required. The applicant will be required to pay for the new tap on the main and the new
meter. Please revise plans to include the following:
a. Please add a note that a 1" meter is to be installed
b. Show the water meter located in the right-of-way, such that the back of the meter is
on the property line. The water meter shall not be located within the driveway.
c. Please show a 1-1/2" water service line to be installed from the back of the meter to
the house (as required for a combination fire and domestic service).
Please note the size of the meter to be installed
2) Done.
3) Done.
4) Done.
5) Done.
SEWER
1) Done.
2) Done.
3) 3-4-19 The line size on private property is not called out. Call out the inverts and length of
pipe sections so 2% slope can be verified and call out the type of pvc pipe. It must be sdr 35
or better. The private sewer line between the easement clean out and the house may be
reduced to a 4"line if desired. If changed the cleanout at the house may be 4".
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STORM
1) Done.
1) Done.
2) Done.
STORMWATER ENGINEER REVIEW — No comments.
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