Matthiesen 12-11-2018.doc
November 29, 2017
Lars Matthiesen
1200 Highland Drive
Edmonds, WA. 98020
Case: # COD2017-0204
Location: 1200 Highland Dr., Edmonds, WA. 98020
Dear Mr. Matthiesen,
The City received a complaint that a fence has been recently constructed in a Critical Area without a permit and possibly over-height in some sections. The following extracted code sections
in the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) would apply to the fence (bold added):
ECDC 17.30.000 General.
A. A fence permit shall be required for any fence over three feet in height which is also within 10 feet of any street right-of-way or access easement or within 30 feet of any corner.
Height shall be measured from the top of the fence to the lowest original grade.
B. A fence permit shall be required for any fence within a critical area or its buffer.
C. Unless a variance is first obtained, no fence shall be more than six feet in height as measured from the top of the fence to the lowest original grade.
Corrective actions required by January 20, 2018:
Please obtain a building permit for the new fence construction. A fence permit handout and critical area map are enclosed.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance.
Sincerely,
Mike Thies
Code Enforcement Inspector
Mike.thies@edmondswa.gov
October 31, 2018
Dear Mr. Matthiesen,
Your fence permit, # BLD2018-0077 has expired. Please contact the building department by November 5, 2018 and determine whether you are ready for a final inspection or if a new permit
is required.
Sincerely,
Mike Thies
December 11, 2018
Dear Mr. Matthiesen,
It was my understanding that you were going to complete your building permit (BLD2018-0077) or make an application for a new permit. Checking today, it appears that neither has happened
and no update as to any extenuating circumstances have been provided to the Planning and/or Building Departments. Please provide your compliance plan and schedule by December 18, 2018.
In any case, a new building permit or demolition permit is now required.
Sincerely,
Mike Thies
c. Brad Shipley, Planning
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DAVID O. EARLING
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CITY OF EDMONDS
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