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CITY OF EDMONDS DAVE EARLING
MAYOR
121 5th AVENUE NORTH • EDMONDS, WA 98020 • (425) 771-0220 • fax (425) 771-0221
www,edmondswa.gov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
TO: Mr. Craig Roosendaal
704 Bell Street
Edmonds, WA 98020-3021
DATE: April 5, 2016
RE: Building Permit BLD2015-1352
Dear Mr. Roosendaal,
As you are certainly aware, the City of Edmonds has issued an order to stop work on your house
project at 704 Bell Street. The reason for the stop work order is that the house structure has been
demolished to a point well beyond the scope of what was approved under the building permit.
Further, it appears that the demolition well exceeds what the City would allow as a
remodel/renovation. As such, any proposed construction from this point forward will be considered
under the category of "New Single Family" construction, and will require a new building permit and
be subject to all applicable requirements for a new structure. In order to continue with your project,
you will need to apply for a new permit, including a new site plan, construction drawings, and other
related documents along with your application.
In addition to the house demolition issues, the rockery that had previously supported the slope on
the south side of your property has been removed without City approval. A building permit will be
required for replacement of the rockery, and will require a geotechnical report and professional
design for construction, due to the height of the wall and the surcharges imposed on it by the
ascending slope and alley above. This permit may be applied for separately from the main house
permit, and it is recommended that this application be made as soon as possible in order to
minimize the risk of slope failure. It is also recommended that the exposed bank be temporarily
supported, as had been previously agreed to by the Building Division.
We understand that these actions will have significant impacts to both the timing and cost of
constructing your new home. We are not unsympathetic to those issues. The Development
Services Department will make every effort to assist you through the review process and expedite
the process as much as possible in order to minimize time delays. Our City review team would
welcome a meeting with you and your contractor and designer to discuss issues that will need to
be addressed going forward.
Sincerely,
Leif Bj rb k
Building Official
City of Edmonds
(425) 771-0220 x1380
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