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ExtensionDecision_ADB-06-88.pdf CITY OF EDMONDS th 121 5 Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us DSD: Planning Division EVELOPMENT ERVICES EPARTMENT MEMORANDUM th To:(Owners) Darryl and Carolyn Belanich: 7508 210 Street SW, Edmonds 98026 th (Applicants) Jordan and Barb Kostelyk: 15314 28 Drive SE, Mill Creek 98012 From:Gina Coccia, Associate Planner Date:December 29, 2008 Subject:ADB-2006-88 Design Review Extension On December 1, 2008 we received an ADB extension request from Carolyn Belanich (Attached) th for the property at 7508 210 Street SW, Edmonds (known as the “Belanich Duplexes”). The project was reviewed under file number ADB-2006-88 which included the design review of two buildings containing two townhomes each and eight enclosed parking spaces in the Multiple Residential (RM-2.4) zone. A follow-up email from the applicant cites reasons why the project has not yet been completed (Attached). Approval of file ADB-2006-88 was issued on September 8, 2006 and ECDC 20.11.050(A) states that approved design review permits shall be valid for 18 months from the date of approval, which is generally adequate time to file proper building permits. Within the required timeframe, the applicant applied for and obtained building permits for the project (BLD-2006-1298 and BLD-2006-1299). Staff has determined that the applicant has therefore “acted on” the original ADB approval. The building permits for this project expired on December 1, 2008, and the applicant is aware that they will need to apply for new building permits for this project if they wish to proceed. The Director has determined that unless there are substantial design changes to this project, the design review approval for file ADB-2006-88 will still be valid. If upon building permit review staff determines that there are substantial design changes proposed, then an all new design review process compliant with ECDC 20.11 (General Design Review – Administrative Review) and ECDC 20.13 (Landscaping) will be required, including all new design review fees. Attached you will find the applicant’s request for an extension, as well as a follow-up email explaining the circumstances. cc: Streetfile ADB-2006-88 BLD-2006-1298/1299 ExtensionDecision_ADB-06-88.doc MessagePage 1of 1 Coccia, Gina From: Jordan Kostelyk \[jordyk@earthlink.net\] Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 2:30 PM To: Coccia, Gina; bkostelyk@earthlink.net Subject: Re: Belanich Duplexes information Hi Gina. Thanks for your help with this. We do still live at 15314 28th Dr SE in Mill Creek, and yes the Belanichs do still live and receive mail at 7508 210th St SW in Edmonds. We did make substantial progress in meeting the ADB's requirements, as we incorporated all of them into our final design, which was subsequently approved by both the ADB and the building department. We were unfortunately unable to complete the actual construction of the improvements in a timely manner as the current market conditions have precluded our ability to secure construction financing. I would assume that the fact there are no lenders currently making loans on this type of project would qualify as extenuating circumstances beyond our control. As far as when we see this situation turning around, our hope is that a gradual improvement in both the real estate and credit markets, combined with the Federal Government's ongoing efforts to compel lenders to free up capital, will cause construction lenders to re enter this market sometime in the Spring. I hope this information helps. If I can provide you with anything else, please feel free to contact me. Thanks again for your help with this. Jordy 12/29/2008