PLN20140023_StaffReportwithAttachments(r).pdfCITY OF EDMONDS
121 5'h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 - Fax: 425.771.0221 - Web: www.edmondswa.gov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT - PLANNING DIVISION
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Project: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit
File Number: PLN20140023
Date of Report: S ptember 24, 201 '0
Reviewed I3y:
Kkernen Lien
Senior Planner
Owner/Applicant: Linda I-larter
A. INTRODUCTION
The applicant is proposing to add an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) onto the west side of an
existing single-family residence located at 9630 — 238'b Street SW (Attachments 1 — 2). Approval of
an ADU requires compliance with Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) Chapters
16.20 and 20.21. Pursuant to ECC 20.01, an ADU is'a Type II decision requiring public notice.
B. COMPLIANCE WITH ECDC CHAPTER 16.20
The subject site is located within the RS-8 Single -Family Residential zone (Attachment 3). The
purposes of the RS — Single -Family Residential zones are to reserve and regulate areas primarily for
family living in single-family dwellings and to provide for additional non-residential uses which
complement and are compatible with single-family dwelling use. Pursuant to ECDC 16.20.010.D,
an Accessory Dwelling Unit is anal lowed secondary use with a conditional use permit. The
proposal is required to comply with the purposes of the single-family residential zone and the criteria
outlined in Chapter 20.21. Based on staffs review of the specific ADU criteria (as described in
Section C of this report), staff finds that the proposal is in compliance with the purposes of the
single-family zone.
C. COMPLIANCE WITH ECDC CHAPTER 20.21
Section 20.21.030 of the Edmonds Community Development Code provides the criteria by which
Accessory Dwelling Units are to be reviewed. In order for the permit to be approved, all of the
criteria must be met. The criteria for approval are as follows: (1) Land Use Permit; (2) Number of
Units; (3) Size; (4) Location and Appearance; (5) Parking; (6) Occupancy; and (7) Safety, Light,
Ventilation, Floor Area, and Similar Factors. The ADU criteria were crafted to ensure that ADUs
would comply with Chapter 16.20 of the Edmonds Community Development Code. Detailed
findings of staffs review of each criteria follows:
1. Land Use Permit Required
Permit Required Any person who occupies or permits another person to occupy an attached
accessory dtvelling unit as a place of residence shall firs! obtain a permit. The permit shall be
reviewed and processed as a Type 11 decision (Staff decision — Notice required).
An application for a land use permit was submitted to the City on June 19, 2014(Attachment 1).
The application was determined to be complete on July 16, 2014 (Attachment 4).
In accordance with ECDC 20.03, a Notice of Application dated July 24, 2014 with a comment
period ending on August 7, 2014 was mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the subject
site based on the adjacent property owners' list submitted by the applicant, posted on the site and
at the Public Safety Complex, Development Services Department, and Library on July 23, 2014.
The notice of application was also published in the Herald Newspaper on July 24, 2014.
Attachment 6 documents compliance with the public notice requirements of ECDC 20.03.
2. Number of Units
Number of Units. A single family divelling may have no more than one accessory dwelling writ
per lot.
The proposal will result in only one ADU and therefore is in compliance with the number of units
allowed per ECDC 20.21.030.B.
3. Size
Size. In no case shall an accessory dwelling unit be (1) larger than 40 percent of the livable floor
area of the principal dwelling, (2) nor more than 800 square feet, (3) nor have more than two
bedrooms; provided, if the accessory dwelling unit is completely located on a single floor, the
planning manager may allow increased size up to 50 percent of the floor area of the principal
dwelling in or der to efficiently use all floor area, so long as all other standards set forth in this
chapter ar-e met.
The existing primary residence has 2,103 square feet of livable floor area (2,119 after the ADU
addition) while the ADU is proposed to consist of 796 square feet. Consequently, the proposed
ADU would comprise 37% of the total livable floor area of the primary dwelling. The following
table describes both the maximum size that Accessory Dwelling Units are allowed to be as well
as the proposed size for this application:
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37% of livable area of the primary
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2 bedrooms
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800 square feet
796 square feet
Since the applicant is requesting approval of an ADU that is less than 40% of the livable area of
the residence, less than two bedrooms, and no more than the maximum allowable size of 800
square feet, staff has determined that the application meets the size criteria.
4. Location and Appearance
The single-family appearance and character of the residence shall be maintained when viewed
from the surrounding neighborhood. The design of the accessory dwelling unit shall be
incorporated into the design of the principal dwelling unit and shall be designed to maintain the
architectural design, style, appearance, and character of the main building as a single-family
residence using matching materials, colors, window style, and roof design. The primary enhance
to the accessory dwelling unit shall be located in such a manner as to be unobtrusive when
viewed from the street. Whenever possible, new enb•ances should be placed at the side or rear of
the building. Only one electric and one water meter shall be allowed for the entire building,
sewing both the primary residence and the accessory dwelling unit. Accessory dwelling units
must be located within or• attached to single-family dwelling units.
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The subject property slopes down from the existing residence to the west, as such, the ADU
addition will sit lower than the existing residence. However, the proposed ADU will be
constructed out of similar materials and designed in a manner so that the ADU is incorporated
into the design of the principal dwelling. The principal dwelling faces north and fronts on 238"'
Street SW. The ADU will be constructed on and attached to the west side of the principal
dwelling. Both the new garage and ADU entrances will be on the west side of the addition and
not directly face 238"' Street SW. The entrance to the ADU will largely be blocked by the garage
being constructed with the ADU addition. While entry may be visible from the street from some
vantage points, the entrance will be unobtrusive and not detract from the single-family
appearance of the structure.
Staff finds that the proposed ADU maintains the architectural design, style, appearance, and
character of the main building and would not compromise the sign -family appearance of the
residence; therefore, the subject application complies with the location and appearance criteria.
5. Parking
Parking. One off-street par king space in addition to the parking spaces normally required for the
principal dwelling shall be required to be provided for the accessory dwelling unit, but in no
event less than three spaces per lot.
The existing residence has an attached one -car garage and space for tandem parking in front of
the garage. The ADU addition will include a two -car garage. There is sufficient space for three
off street parking spaces; therefore, the application complies with ECDC 20.21.030.E.
6. Occupancy
Occupancy. Either the primary dwelling or the accessory dwelling unit shall be owner -occupied.
"Owner -occupied " shall mean a property owner who makes his or her legal residence at the site,
as evidenced by voter registration, vehicle registration, or similar means, and actually resides at
the site more than six months out of any given year, and at no time receives rent for the owner -
occupied unit. The owner(s) shall not rent the designated owner -occupied unit at any time during
the pendency of the ADUpermit, any such rental shall void the permit. The owners) shall not
rent any portion of the owner -occupied residence either during the owner(s)' occupancy or while
the owner is absent from the owner -occupied unit for any period. In no event shall the total
number of occupants exceed one family as defined in this code, provided, however, that if the
accessory dwelling unit is occupied by a nurse or other caregiver assisting a disabled person who
is an occupant of the principal residence, or the principal residence is occupied by a
nurse%aregiver and the accessory dwelling unit is occupied by a disabled person under the
nwse's care, the occupancy limit of one family may be increased by one additional unrelated
person to a total of one family related by genetics, adoption or marriage plus one unrelated
person, or a total of six unrelated per sons. ha no event shall the total number of occupants exceed
one family as defined in this code.
The applicant has submitted a notarized affidavit to the City that meets this requirement
(Attachment 5). The applicant must also file the Covenant required by ECDC 20.21.025.A.2 with
the County Auditor following approval of the ADU.
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Safety, Licht, Ventilation, Floor Area, and Similar Factors
Safety, Light, Ventilation, Floor Area and Similar Factors. Accessory dwelling units shall
comply with all applicable requirements of the Uniform Housing Code and the Uniform Building
Code adopted by ECDC Title 19 and shall comply in all respects with the provisions of the
Edmonds Community Development Code. No permit for an accessory dwelling unit shall be
issued to a nonconforming sb•ucture unless that structure is brought into conformance with the
then current provisions of this code.
A condition of approval for this ADU has been added that requires compliance with the Building
Division's inspection and compliance requirements.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comment letters were received on the subject proposal.
E. TECHNICAL REVIEW
The application was reviewed by Fire District #1, the Building Division and the Engineering
Division. Fire District #1 had no comments on the proposed ADU.
Building noted the proposal will require a building permit and the ADU must meet all building
division requirements for ADU's (Attachment 7).
The Engineering Division provided the following comments (Attachment 8):
1. Plans indicate that improvements associated with the Accessory Dwelling Unit will create new
impervious surface areas in excess of 2000 sq. ft. City code requires stormwater management
(SWM) to be provided when impervious surface areas created after 1977 exceed 2000sf. The
building permit submittal will need to address this requirement. The use of Low Impact
Development Techniques is encouraged by the City wherever feasible. This could include rain
gardens, pervious pavement, etc. Engineering Division staff would be happy to discuss this
further with the applicant.
2. If the proposed retaining wall will support a surcharge, design and calculations submitted with the
building permit will need to be prepared by a licensed engineer.
F. DECISION
Based on statements of fact, conclusions, and attachments in this report, the application for a
Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 9630 — 238`h Street SW t is GRANTED,
subject to the following conditions:
1. This permit shall expire automatically if any of the following issues arise:
a. The Accessory Dwelling Unit is substantially altered and is thus no longer in
conformance with the plans and drawings reviewed and approved by the permitting
authority and Building Official.
b. The subject site ceases to maintain the required number of parking spaces.
c. The property owner ceases to reside in either the primary residence or the Accessory
Dwelling Unit, the owner -occupied unit is rented, or the current (or future) owner fails
to file the affidavit required under ECDC 20.21.025.A.1.
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2. A building permit and/or compliance permit must be obtained from the Building Division
and final inspection must be made and occupancy approval granted by the City Building
Inspector prior to the area being used as an ADU. Specific comments from the Building
Division will be addressed during review of the applicable building permit application.
3. The building permit submittal must address the stormwater management requirement.
4. If the proposed retaining wall will support a surcharge, design and calculations submitted
with the building permit must be prepared by a licensed engineer.
5. The Accessory Dwelling Unit Covenant required under ECDC 20.21.025.A.2 must be filed
with the Snohomish County Auditor. This covenant may be obtained from the Planning
Division. Prior to occupancy of the Accessory Dwelling Unit, the applicant must either:
a. Provide the City processing fee of $20 plus the County recording fee of $72 for one
page, for a total of $92, and the City will record the covenant for you; OR
b. Take the covenant to the County and record it for the County's recording fee of $72
for one page plus $1 for each additional page, and return a copy of the recorded
covenant to the Edmonds Planning Division with the Auditor's recording sticker on
the copy.
6. The Accessory Dwelling Unit permit shall not be transferable to any site other than the
subject site described in the application. The Accessory Dwelling Unit permit is
transferable to new owners of the subject property unless there is a violation of any
conditions of approval listed above. New owners must file a notarized Accessory Dwelling
Unit Affidavit with the City of Edmonds Planning Division.
G. ATTACHMENTS
1. Land Use Application
2. Accessory Dwelling Unit Plans
3. Zoning and Vicinity Map
4. Letter of Completeness
5. Owner's Occupancy Affidavit
6. Public Notice Documentation
7. Building Division Comments
8. Engineering Division Comments
H. PARTIES OF RECORD
City of Edmonds Linda Harter
121 5'h Avenue North 9630 — 2381h Street SW
Edmonds, WA 98203 Edmonds, WA 98026
I. APPEALS
A party of record may submit a written appeal of a Type II decision within 14 days of the date of
issuance of the decision. The appeal shall be made in writing and shall include all required
information stated in ECDC 20.07.004.1) as well as the applicable fee. The appeal will be heard at
an open record public hearing before the Hearing Examiner according to the requirements of ECDC
Chapter 20.06 and Section 20.07.004.
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City of Edmonds
Land Use Application
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
is CONDITIONAL. USE PERMIT - At)tA
D HOME OCCUPATION
C FORMAL SUBDIVISION
C SHORT SUBDIVISION
C LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
0 PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMF\T
n OFFICIAL STREET MAP AMENDMENT
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to VARIANCE / REASONABLE USE EXCEPTION
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• PLEASE ,VOTE THAT ALL 1.VFORMA T10N COATAGVED WITHLV THE APPLICATIO,y' 1S A PU81.1C RECORD •
PROPERTY ADDRESS OR LOCATION'— Linda R Harter
9630 PROJECT NAME (IF APPLICABLE) Edmonndsds St SW
Edmonds WA 9802
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DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR PROPOSED USE (ATTACH COVER LETTER AS NECESSARY)
DESCRIBE HOW TIIE PROJECT MEFTS APPLICABLE CODES (ATTACH COVER LETTER AS NECESSARY)
APPLICANT
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Linda R Harter
9630 238th St SW
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The undersigned applicant, and hisrlter%its heirs, and assigns, in consideration on the processing of the application agrees to
release, indemniCy, defend and hold the City of Edmonds harmless from any and all damages, including reasonable attorney's
fees, arising from any action or infraction based in y5 uk,or part upon false, misleading, inaccurate or incomplete information
furnished by the applicant, his.her./its agents ore ogees.
By my signature. I certify that the information nd exhibits her with s itted arc we and t to the best of my know ledge
and that 1 am authorized to file this applicati on the 1 as listed below.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT/AG _'T DATE CG _�
Property ONner's Authorization
�.uYtify under the penalty o ury under the laws of the State of
Washington that the following is a true and onrectstliement: �I have authorized the abov pplicant/Agent to apply for the
subject land use application, and grant my ermtsfion for the pLlic officials and the staf of City of Edmonds to enter the
subject property for the pure 5,,, on an m a ant to this application.
SIGNATURE OF OWNER vC L DATE
Questions? Call (425) 771-0220.
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CITY OF EDMON DS
121 51h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 - Fax: 425.771.0221 - Web: www.cdmcmdswa.gov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT - PLANNING DIVISION
July 16, 2014
Linda Harter
9630 — 238`h Street SW
Edmonds, WA 98020
Subject: Letter of Completeness and Request of Additional Information
Accessory Dwelling Unit Application # PLN20140023
Ms. Harter,
On behalf of the City of Edmonds Planning Division, I have reviewed the application for an
Accessory Dwelling Unit at 9630 — 238th Street SW for completeness pursuant to Edmonds
Community Development Code (ECDC) 20.02.002 and 20.21.025. The City has determined that
the application meets the procedural submission requirements and therefore is complete. Please
accept this letter as the City's notice to applicant of determination of completeness pursuant to
ECDC 20.02.003. While the application is procedurally complete, additional information and
clarifications are needed for continued review of the application. Please respond to the
following so review of this application can proceed:
1. Elevation Views: Please include the entire residence (the primary residence as well as
the proposed ADU) in the elevation views.
2. Appearance Criteria: The elevation view requested above is used to help evaluate the
Location and Appearance criteria established in ECDC 20.21.030.1), which states:
The single-family appearance and character of the residence shall be maintained when
viewed from the surrounding neighborhood. The design of the accessory dwelling unit shall
be incorporated into the design of the principal dwelling unit and shall be designed to
maintain the architectural design, style, appearance and character of the main building as a
single-family residence using matching materials, colors, window style, and roof design. The
primacy entrance to lire accessory dwelling unit shall be located in such a manner as to be
unobtrusive when viewed from the street. Whenever possible, new entrances should be placed
at the side or rear of the building. Only one electric and one water meter shall be allowed for
the entire building, serving both the primary residence and the accessory dwelling unit.
Accessory dwelling units must be located within or attached to single-family dwelling units.
Staff has a few concerns with regard to these criteria upon review of the application
materials. The ADU addition must occur in a way so that the residence maintains the
single-family residence appearance. In the elevation view provided, it appears the ADU
would be constructed of different materials than the main building. It appears the main
Attachment 4
building has vertical siding with the ADU addition would have horizontal siding. If the
same style of windows is used and the house and ADU addition are painted the same
color, the difference in orientation of the side might not be as noticeable.
Another criterion is that ADU entrance shall be located in a manner that is unobtrusive
when viewed from the street. The large covered entry to the ADU draws attention to the
entrance and does not appear to meet this criterion.
A final concern with regard to the appearance is how the two garage doors will appear
(need to full elevation views to evaluate). One of the garage doors may have to be
camouflaged in some way to maintain the appearance of a single-family residence once
the ADU is constructed.
3. Interior Connection: There must be an interior connection from the ADU to the primary
residence. As designed (in function and appearance), the proposed addition would
essential result in duplex which are not allowed in single-family zones. An exterior man -
door should be added to the new garage as well to allow access to the garage for the
primary residence without have having to go through the ADU or the large garage door.
4. Rockery:
a. A new rockery has been shown along the west side of the proposed driveway. The
driveway would place a surcharge on the rockery which is prohibited by ECDC
18.45.020. Please revise the plans to show an engineered retaining wall instead of a
rockery. The retaining wall design does not to be submitted until the building permit
stage of the project.
b. Setback: Rockeries and/or retaining walls over three feet in height must comply with
zoning setbacks. It appears the proposed rockery (or retaining wall) will exceed three
feet in height. Please ensure the retaining wall and driveway is designed so the
retaining will not exceed three feet in height.
According to ECDC 20.02.003.1), the above requested information must be submitted within 90
days (or by October 14, 2014) or the application will expire.
Since the application has been determined to be complete, a notice of application will be posted
on the subject property and mailed to adjacent property owners within the next two weeks
consistent with ECDC 20.03.002.
If you have any questions of me, please contact me at 425-771-0220 or via email at
kernen.l ienAedmondswa.gov.
CIerely,
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or Planner
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AFFIDAVIT
On my oath, I certify that I reside at 01 S T S• - Edmonds, Washington, in
the primary or accessory dwelling unit for more than six months o every year.
Assessor's Parcel Number: r. c y
Signature of Property Owner(s)
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FILE NOS.: PLN20140023
Applicant: Harter
DECLARATION OF POSTING
On the 23th day of July, 2014, the attached Notice of Application was posted at
the subject property, Civic Hall, Library and Public Safety buildings.
I, Kernen Lien, hereby declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the
State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct this 23th day of July,
2014, at Edmonds, Washington.
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FILE NO.: PLN20140023
APPLICANT: HARTER
DECLARATION OF MAILING
On the 23rd day of July, 2014, the attached Notice of Application was mailed by the City to
property owners within 300 feet of the property that is the subject of the above -referenced
application. The names of which were provided by the applicant.
I, Diane Cunningham, hereby declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of
Washington that the foregoing is true and correct this 23rd day of July, 2014 at Edmonds,
Washington.
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Notice -of Application
NAME OF APPLICANT:
DATE OF APPLICATION:
DATE OF COMPLETENESS:
DATE OF PUBLIC NOTICE:
PROJECT LOCATION:
File No. PLN20140023
Linda Harter
June 19, 2014
July 16, 2014
July 24. 2014
9630 - 238th Street SW, Edmonds WA
Tax Parcel Number 00446300001700
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposal is to permit an Accessory Dwelling Unit which is proposed be constructed
on the west side of the existing residence. The subject property is zoned RS-8.
REQUESTED PERMITS: Administrative Conditional Use Permit (Type 11 permit process)
OTHER REQUIRED PERMITS: Building Permit, Critical Area Determination
EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENTS: None
REQUIRED STUDIES: Critical Area Determination with Building Permit
PUBLIC COMMENTS DUE: August 7, 2014
Any person has the right to comment on this application during the public comment period, receive notice and participate in any
hearings, and request a copy of the decision on the application. The City may accept public comments at any time prior to the
closing of the record of an open record predecision hearing, if any, or, if no open record predecision hearing is provided, prior to
the decision on the project permit. Only parties of record as defined in ECDC 20.07.003 have standing to initiate an administra-
tive appeal.
Information on this development application can be viewed or obtained at the City of Edmonds Planning Division between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday or between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on
Wednesday or online through the city's website at www.edmondswa.gov through Online Permits link. Search for permit
PLN20140023.
City of Edmonds
Development Services Department Project Planner: Kernen Lien, Senior Planner
Planning Division kernen.lien@edmondswa.gov
425.771.0220 x 1223
121 5th Avenue North
I'dmonds, WA 98020 www.edmondswa.gov
WARNING: The removal, mutilation, destruction, or concealment of posted notices before the removal
date is a misdemeanor punishable by fine and imprisonment. This notice was mailed to owners within 300
feet of the site, posted on site, posted at the Public Safety Complex, Library, and at City Hall. It was also
Published in the Everett Herald.
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COMMENT FORM
❑ PW-Engineering ❑ Fire ❑ PW - Maintenance ❑ Parks & Rec. ❑ Building
❑ Economic Dev. ❑ Parks Maintenance
Project Number:
PLN20140023
Applicant's Name:
LINDA HARTER
Property Location:
9630 238'" ST SW
Date of Application:
06.19.14 Date Form Routed: 07.15.14
Zoning: Single Family
(RS-8)
Project Description: Accessory Dwelling Unit
"PER ECDC 20.02.005 All COMMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 15 DAYS OF THE DATE
THIS FORM WAS ROUTED: DUE BY 08/07/2014
If you have any questions or need clarification on this project. please contact:
Responsible Staff: Kernen lien Ext. 1224
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❑ 1 have reviewed this land use proposal
for my department and have
concluded that IT WOULD NOT AFFECT
MY DEPARTMENT, so 1 have no
comments. My department may also
review this project during the building
permit process (if applicable) and
reserves the right to provide additional
comments at that time.
I have reviewed this land use proposal
for my department and have
concluded that IT WOULD AFFECT MY
DEPARTMENT, so I have provided
comments or conditions below or
attached.
Comments (please attach memo if additional space is needed):
The following conditions should be attached to this permit to ensure compliance with the
requirements of this department (please attach memo if additional space is needed):
Date: -7Z-z 4ll4
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Date:
To:
From:
Subject:
MEMORANDUM
September 24, 2014
Kernen Lien, Senior Planner
Jeanie McConnell, Engineering Program Manager
PLN20140023 — ADU
Harter — 9630 2381h St SW
Engineering has reviewed the conditional use application for the Harter residence at 9630 —
2381h St SW. The information provided is consistent with Title 18 Edmonds Community
Development Code & Engineering standards. The applicant has demonstrated that the three
required parking stalls can be provided on site.
Please include the following conditions in the staff report.
1. Plans indicate that improvements associated with the Accessory Dwelling Unit will create
new impervious surface areas in excess of 2000 sq. ft. City code requires stormwater
management (SWM) to be provided when impervious surface areas created after 1977
exceed 2000sf. The building permit submitall will need to address this requirement. The
use of Low Impact Development Techniques is encouraged by the City wherever feasible.
This could include rain gardens, pervious pavement, etc. Engineering Division staff
would be happy to discuss this further with the applicant.
2. If the proposed retaining wall will support a surcharge, design and calculations submitted
with the building permit will need to be prepared by a licensed engineer.
Thank you.
City of Edmonds
Attachment 8