SM-08-60 & ADB-08-61 Request for Additional Info.pdf
Page 1 of 2
BUILDING DIVISION COMMENTS
Date:October 14, 2008
To:Jen Machuga, Planner
From:Ann Bullis, Building Official
Building Division comments for Edmonds Yacht Club
Subject:
SM-08-60, ADB-08-61
Site Address: 326 Admiral Way
Edmonds Yacht Club
In reviewing the above noted ADB/SM application for Edmonds Yacht Club, the Building
Division has the following comments. A complete review will be done when the project is
submitted for permit.
1.See Building Division Preapplication Comments for this project dated July 9, 2008.
2.The proposed project is adjacent to or in Zone AE on the National Flood Insurance Rate Map
Panel 1292 with an established base flood elevation of 8 feet. Compliance to the the
provisions is required for flood resistant construction of the Internation Building Code,
ASCE 24-05 and other adopted references. If the structure is located outside the boundary of
the flood zone, this needs to be clearly shown on the plans. As part of the Building Permit
Application, please include at minimum the following information:
a.Survey stamped and signed by a State licensed Land Surveyor based on NGVD
1988 or 1927 showing the locaton of the structure in relation to the flood zone.
b.On the site plan, elevation views and building sections, show that the finished
floor of the building is at or one foot above the based flood elevation of 8 feet
(ASCE 24-05 section 1.5.2). Show compliance to the International Building
Code, ASCE 24-05 and other adopted references as applicable.
c.We recommend that the building owner contact their insurance company to
discuss the potential impact that the elevation of the finished lowest floor of the
building has on their flood insurance rates.
d.Flood elevation certificates, stamped and signed the surveyor, will be required:
i.When the lowest floor is complete, and
ii.Prior to final inspection by the City Building Inspector.
Page 2 of 2
3.On all site, landscape and civil plans, distinguish between property lines and lease lines.
4.Based on the geotechnical report provided with this application, provide one additional set of
building construction plans, site and civil plans at time of building permit application
submittal for geotechnical consultant review. Peer review fees must be paid by the applicant.