Merritt 7-21-06.doc
July 21, 2006
Kathryn Merritt
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715 3 Ave S
Edmonds, WA. 98020
Case: # ZE-06-164, 165 (2006-0033,0034)
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Subject property: 715 3 Ave. S., Edmonds, WA. 98020
Dear Ms. Merritt,
The City has received a complaint regarding a second dwelling unit developed at the subject property without obtaining
required permits. Specifically, the complaint is:
That the rear “hobby shop” has been converted to a dwelling unit without the required permits and
inspections.
That unapproved propane tanks have been installed in conjunction.
According to Edmonds Development Services records a building permit was acquired in 1961 to create a “hobby shop”
in the rear building. A patio roof permit was also obtained in 1962. There are no other records for building, mechanical
or plumbing permits since that time. The Assessors records currently recognize the hobby shop as a 364 square foot
pole building.
The property is zoned RS-6. This is a single family zone with 6,000 square foot minimum lots. The Edmonds
Community Development Code (ECDC) would not permit two dwelling units on a single lot. The ECDC does allow
for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), however, the ADU must be located within or attached to a single family
dwelling unit (ECDC 20.21.030.D).
At this point, the City is gathering information to ascertain whether a violation exists.
Corrective actions required by July 28, 2006:
Please contact me at your earliest convenience at 425-771-0220 x1716 to respond to the complaint.
Please send any information or copies of other permits that would help clarify the hobby shop/ dwelling unit
on the property.
The most expedient method to dismiss the complaint would be to inspect the hobby shop to confirm that it
has been maintained as approved. The City requests to inspect the interior of the hobby shop.
For your reference, please find enclosed the Accessory Dwelling Unit (#P1) handout that describes the City of
Edmonds Planning requirements and criteria to legally establish an ADU. The enclosed Work Exempt handout notes
the type of construction work that is exempt from permit requirements. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and
assistance.
Sincerely,
Mike Thies
Code Enforcement Inspector
thies@ci.edmonds.wa.us
c. J. Graf, Building Official