Request_moreinfo_PLN20180050.pdfCITY OF EDMONDS
121 5d' Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
October 2, 2018
Ryker Young
Real Property Funding Group
750 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Rykerglpare.com
Subject: 2nd REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR SHORT PLAT
APPLICATION LOCATED AT 20114 83RD AVE. W.
FILE NO. PLN20180050
Mr. Young,
Staff has reviewed the additional information submitted on September 18, 2018 regarding the
land use application for a two -lot short plat located at 20114 83rd Ave. W. and has found that
additional information/clarification is necessary. Please provide a response to the following item
at your earliest convenience so that staff s review of the proposal may continue:
Planning•
Under the legal description on the preliminary short plat, the following is stated; easements,
restrictions, or reservation of record which would be disclosed by the title report are shown
per First American Commitment for title File No. 4229-3036831. The tittle report provided
does not appear to provide any easements, restrictions or reservation, so please provide the
document or remove the statement if it's not relevant.
2. Trees: please note that any tree cutting that is not a hazardous situation and/or not necessary
as part of the subdivision improvements shall be reviewed at the time of building permit
application review. The preliminary civil plans indicate clearing of several trees that appear
possible to retain at this time. Please revise the plans in order to minimize impacts to the
existing trees and/or provide documentation indicating why the trees proposed for removal
will need to be removed.
3. Retaining walls: Any retaining wall over 3 feet in height from original grade may not be
located with the required setback. Retaining walls over 3 feet in height are regulated as a
structure, which need to meet setbacks. Per ECDC 21.90.150, 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. Per the preliminary short plat it appears that portions of the
proposed retaining wall along the south and east property boundaries as well as between
proposed lots 1 and 2 are over 3 feet in height and must meet the required setbacks.
4. PER ECDC and the comprehensive plan the proposal shall be designed to minimize grading
of the site by working with the existing topography. Please respond to the following criteria
and state how each of these code provisions are being met.
• ECDC 20.75.085.A.2, The proposal shall be designed to minimize grading by using
shared driveways and by relating street, house site and lot placement to the existing
topography.
• ECDC 23.80.070.A.4.c. Structures and improvements shall minimize alterations to the
natural contour of the slope, and foundations shall be tiered where possible to conform to
existing topography.
• Comprehensive Plan (Page 77) (Adopted July 28, 2015-Updated December 15, 2017) —
Grading and filling comprehensive plan goal. B.1. c Only minimal amounts of cut and fill
on hillsides should be permitted so that the natural topography can be preserved. Fill
shall not be used to create a yard on steeply sloped property.
Please submit the above information to the Planning Division as soon as possible so that staff
may continue processing your application. According to ECDC 20.02.003.D, the above
requested information must be submitted within 90 days (or by December 31, 2018) or the
application will expire.
I will be the main staff contact for your application. If you have any questions at any point
during the review process, you may reach me at Michele. Szafrangedmondswa. og_v or (425) 771-
0220.
Sincerely,
Development Services Department - Planning Division
Michele Q. Szafran /Planner