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January 21, 2010
121 5TH AVENUE NORTH m EDMONDS, WA 98020 ® (425) 771-0220 m FAX (425) 771-0221
Website: wwwdedmondsma.us
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Planning ® Building ® Engineering
S. Michael Smith
Lovell-Sauerland and Associates, Inc.
1921736 1h Avenue West, Suite 106
Lynnwood, WA 98036
Subject: REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, FILE NO. S-09-04
Dear Mr. Smith,
GARY HAAKENSON
MAYOR
While the above application was determined to be technically complete on January 12, some additional clarification
is needed on several items before we can complete our review. Enclosed you will find separate letters from the
Building and Engineering Divisions describing their concerns. Planning has identified the following issues:
1. Please indicate the top and toe of any retaining walls shown within property line setback areas on Lots
I and 2. Retaining walls may not be above three feet and be located in a required setback according to
ECDC 21.90.150, Structure, "Structure means a combination of materials constructed and erected
permanently on the ground or attached to something having a permanent location on the ground. Not
included are residential fences less than six feet in height, retaining walls, rockeries, and similar
improvements of a minor character less than three feet in height."
2. Please show the extent of the existing wood fence in the middle of Lot 2 and all other fencing on both
parcels and indicate the heights of those features.
3. Please indicate the extent of setback encroachment of the steps off the south side of the house on Lot 1.
According to ECDC 16.20.040.C, Porches and Decks, "Uncovered and unenclosed porches, steps,
patios, and decks may project into a required setback not more than one-third of the required setback,
or four feet, whichever is less; provided, that they are no more than 30 inches above ground level at any
point."
4. As a point of reference, the compost shed located on Lot 2 will have to be removed or moved to
comply with the setback requirements for the lot.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (425) 771-0220.
�Sincerely,
Mike Clugston, AICP
Planner
Ce: Cheryl Spasojevic
17626 Olympic View Drive
Edmonds, WA 98026
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