RequestForInfo_4-1-08.pdf412C. 1S913
April 1, 2008
CITY OF EDMONDS
121 5TH AVENUE NORTH • EDMONDS. WA 98020 • (425) 771-0220 • FAX (425) 771-0221
Website: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Planning • Building • Engineering
John E. Thoresen
Sunset 100 LP
1611872 "d Avenue West
Edmonds WA 98026
RE: DESIGN REVIEW (11ADB MAJOR") OF `SUNSET 121" (ADB -2008-17).
Dear Applicant:
You have submitted an application for a the Architectural Design Board (ADB) to review a
Major project, which is described as a "Mixed use project to include a parking garage, 217
square feet of office space, storage, and mechanical space, and approximately 13,400 square
feet of condominium units — 6 residential dwelling units total" for the property at 121 Sunset
Avenue North, which is located in the Office -Residential (OR) zone (known as "Sunset 121").
Please provide the followinz additional information at your convenience to support your case:
1. SEPA Checklist: I had a few questions while reviewing your Environmental "SEPA"
Checklist.
a. Question B. Le requires an estimation of grading proposed for the entire project. You
have indicated that the project will only require approximately 150 cubic yards of fill.
How much total excavation is anticipated? Are you really only going to use 150 cubic
yards of fill over the entire course of the project, or is there more? As long as I'm going
to make an Environmental Determination, we may as well over-estimate the grading
calculations, just incase. Please take a look at the estimated grading and verify the
calculations.
b. Question B.3.2 asks about the site's proximity to the shoreline. You indicated that it's
not within 200' — please elaborate (see also item 5, below).
2. Fire Department Comments: The Fire Department has noted that the "Required fire
hydrant can be installed on the `water main' side of the street across from the building
entrance. " Please acknowledge that this is something that you will be able to work into your
plans. Please contact Fire Inspector Mike Smith at 425.771.0215 if you have any questions.
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3. Engineering Division Comments: Please review the enclosed memo from the Engineering
Division and respond, through me, at your earliest convenience. Please contact Engineering
Program Manager Jeanie McConnell at 425.771.0220 if you have any questions.
a. Please submit a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) — see enclosed.
b. Please submit a Preliminary Storm Drainage Plan — see enclosed.
4, Critical Areas: Please complete the enclosed "Critical Areas Checklist" and submit it, along
with the $135 review fee, at your earliest convenience. Our system shows that a critical areas
reconnaissance was conducted in 1994 for one of the two parcels. We'll need to do another
reconnaissance and analysis to determine what, if any, studies will be required, under the
current code.
S. State Shoreline Jurisdiction: It appears that your project is approximately (just outside?)
200' from the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) of Puget Sound. The Shoreline Master
Program (ECDC 23.10) includes an adopted map that shows that this site is very near the
state shoreline environment designation "Urban Railroad." Please provide any
documentation that you have to show that the building footprint is at least 200' away from
the OHWM. Otherwise, it looks like a Shoreline permit would be required and the
restrictions of Title 23.10 would need to be imposed.
6. Height: The ADB will need to know that the project plans to fully comply with the 25'
height limit, so please provide additional height information for review. I've enclosed the
handout on how height is calculated.
a. The plans note. "25' from Average Finished Grade." Height is calculated from Average
Original Grade. Please clarify and re -label if necessary.
b. Also, it's difficult to tell where your "height rectangle" is located on the site plan — please
point me to it, or add it to the site plan.
7. Materials Board: The ADB loves to see samples of the materials proposed for a project.
Would it be possible to prepare a small materials board for their review? Ideally, it would
include color samples, material samples, and possibly photos (if applicable). Even though
it's not a formal submittal requirement, they have requested that I ask for one for all future
projects, so I figured I'd let you know up front so you could have time to put something
together, if at all possible.
8. Enclosure: Is the dumpster enclosure that you're proposing off-site? Is it just for this
development's use, or is it shared with an adjacent property? Please contact Recycling
Coordinator Steve Fisher at 425.771.0235 if you have any questions on trash enclosure
standards.
9. Sime: Do you have the design of the monument sign ready and would you like to
incorporate that into this design review application? Our sign code is ECDC 20.60 — please
let me know if you have any questions about future building signage.
10. Rock Wall: Is the rock wall shown on the site plan existing or proposed? Is it a true rock
wall or is it a retaining wall? Please contact a Permit Coordinator at 425.771.0220 if you
have any questions on the different types of permits/wail requirements.
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11. Exterior Lighting: Do you have any exterior lighting designs proposed? If so, please
submit them for review. Lighting is one element that I'll need to discuss in my staff report.
I am the Planner assigned to your project. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to
contact me at 425.771.0220, extension 1778. Thank you for your interest in development in the
City of Edmonds — I look forward to working with you on this project.
Sincerely,
Gina Coccia
Associate Planner
CC: File ADB -2008-17
Enc. Engineering Division Memo
Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Handout
Critical Areas Checklist
Height Calculations Handout
Note: If staff finds that additional information is needed, we will note you in writing that additional information is
needed While this information -request is pending, the 120 -day clock for processing the application will stop
running. When the additional information is submitted, staff will review it to insure that it responds fully to the
information request. When the request for additional information has been satisfied, the 120 -day clock will start
running again. All Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) citations can be found on the City of Edmonds
website: www. ci. edmonds. wa. us.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: March 28, 2008
To: Gina Coccia, Planner �pQQ
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From: Jeanie McConnell, Engineering Program Manager
Subject: PLN20080017, ADB — Sunset 121
121 Sunset Ave N
Engineering has reviewed the subject application and provides the following comments for the
applicant.
Please provide a traffic impact analysis and determine impact fees based on Edmonds
Community Development Code 18.82. Please refer to public handout #E82 Traffic Impact
Analysis Requirements available on the City website at www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
Please provide a preliminary storm drainage plan. A storm detention system will be required
with the redevelopment of this property.
Thank you.
City of Edmonds