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Date: June 7, 2019
To: Mike Clugston, Senior Planner
From: Leif Bjorback, Building Official
Subject: Main Street Commons, Design Review
550 Main St
PLN2019-0024
The City of Edmonds Building Division has performed a preliminary building code review of the
plans that were submitted under the referenced application number, and have the following
comments.
The construction project involves demolition of a significant portion of the existing
structure. Please be aware that structures that are demolished to the level that meets or
exceeds 75% of the replacement cost of the structure will not be allowed by city code to
be rebuilt except to full -on standards for new construction. Reference Edmonds
Community Development Code section 17.40.020(F) and the following excerpt from a
Building Official Interpretation regarding building restoration after significant
demolition.
"For any structure, whether residential or commercial, that is destroyed, damaged or
demolished in an amount equal to 75 percent or more of its replacement cost at the time
of destruction, ECDC section 17.40.020(F) shall apply. In such case, any subsequent
reconstruction will be considered to be under the category of "New" construction, and be
subject to all applicable requirements for a new structure, including for land use, utilities
and site related provisions. All permit -related documents, such as site plans, construction
drawings, and other related documents shall reflect current code requirements."
In order to verify that your project does not meet this threshold, the following must be
provided to the city:
a. A cost breakdown showing the demolition is less than 75% of the replacement cost of
the building. Please see the attached cost worksheet that may be used as a template for
your convenience; however this worksheet is not the only format that may be used to
provide the necessary information. Please contact the building official directly if
assistance is required.
Thank you.
City of Edmonds c�a Building Department