Re BLD2020-1395 - Smith Residential applicationFrom: Mark Smith <markcsmith45@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, January 15, 2021 2:34 PM
To: Bjorback, Leif
Cc: Carter, Eric; Wayland, Christina; Bloomfield, Kevin
Subject: Re: BLD2020-1395 - Smith Residential application
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That is correct.
Thanks
On Fri, Jan 15, 2021 at 2:29 PM Bjorback, Leif <Leif.Biorback@edmondswa.gov> wrote:
Mark,
We will leave the demo permit open for now so you can continue that activity if you like. Please be
aware that the cost breakdown you provided shows that the demo amount is proposed to be 66% of
the value of the house. This does not leave you a big margin to play with below the 75%
threshold. Take care not to remove more than is stated on the plans, as your permit will involve an
inspection to verify compliance.
Thanks,
Leif
From: Mark Smith <markcsmith45@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, January 15, 2021 2:08 PM
To: Bjorback, Leif <Leif.Biorback@edmondswa.gov>
Cc: Carter, Eric <Eric.Carter@edmondswa.gov>; Wayland, Christina
<Christina.Wayland@edmondswa.gov>; Bloomfield, Kevin<Kevin.Bloomfield@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Re: BLD2020-1395 - Smith Residential application
Good afternoon Leif,
Thank you for getting back to me. We would like to withdraw existing Permits BLD2019-0838 and
BLD20190839.
Also, you stated no further framing is allowed at this time, including Roof trusses. We totally
understand. Are we
allowed to wrap up the remaining Demo ? Per the scope of the demo permit as stated above.
Thanks again, your time is appreciated.
Mark Smith
On Fri, Jan 15, 2021 at 1:19 PM Bjorback, Leif <Leif.Blorback@edmondswa.gov> wrote:
Mark,
I am aware of your permitting timeline as well as the difficulties facing the construction industry
today. Unfortunately, we cannot allow framing or other construction of your project to begin until
your remodel permit is issued. I understand that you have been making headway toward your
remodel project by demolishing portions necessary for that work to happen; however, it appears that
new framing has been installed recently that is beyond the scope of the demo permit. As per Eric's
stop work notice, any further framing is not permitted at this time, including the installation of roof
trusses.
I have been in conversation with Christina Wayland regarding the status of your application, and it
appears that you will be receiving a review comment letter that will need to be addressed before we
can complete our City review and approve your application. Christina will be contacting you shortly to
update you on the status. I will say that once we receive your response to those comments, we will do
our best to expedite our reviews and approve the permit.
Also, before we can issue the remodel permit, you will need to withdraw your other permits for the
demolition of the existing house and for the construction of a new house. Please send Christina and
me an email requesting the withdrawal of permits BLD2019-0838 and BLD2019-0839 so we can get
that done.
Sincerely,
Leif Bjorback
Building Official
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From: Mark Smith <markcsmith45@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 9:38 PM
To: Bjorback, Leif <Leif.Biorback@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: BLD2020-1395 - Smith Residential application
Good Morning Leif,
We are currently in the beginning stages of a full residential remodel and our application is in the
process of being completed with the city of Edmonds. We have a unique set of circumstances and are
looking for a little assistance in trying to accelerate the permitting process if possible.
After a year in the permitting process with the city of Edmonds, in June 2020 we secured all permits
(demolition, sewer, building, etc.) necessary to proceed with work on a New Single Family residence
under Permit #BLD2019-0839. We started the demo in October under the approved permit. Well the
timing, right in the middle of the COVID crisis, proved to be extremely difficult to start the build due to
limited resources. This included limited materials and manpower coupled with the uncertainty of
everyday life. After multiple setbacks and many discussions with our architect we made the decision
to scale back our project to a Remodel instead of a Rebuild.
In November we contacted the city of Edmonds and spoke with Christina Wayland to ask questions
about switching our permits and if we would be able to use any of the existing permits. At this point
we had already paid approximately $4500 for our permits. We were advised that for the current New
Single Family Residential and Demo permits, a portion (80%) of the Permit fees and Inspection
fees can be refunded or rolled into your new permit. Fees that cannot be refunded are Plan Review
fees, Credit card fees, Technology or Admin fees and State surcharge fees. This was great and
welcoming news. Per her instructions we submitted a new application request online at
MyBuildingPerm it.com.
In December while we were completing the necessary demo, Eric (Edmonds Building Inspector),
stopped by the project and advised the paperwork had not been processed completely and we were
ordered to stop work. We had assumed that while the new application was being processed we could
still proceed with demo off of the original permit. Eric informed us this was not the case.
At this point our application and plans have been accepted for review and we have been informed that
the city's date for our project is 1/22 and we should be hearing something by that date. We
understand that construction is not to begin until we have an approved set of plans and permit for
the new scope of work. Herein lies our dilemma. Per our new set of submitted prints, we are
replacing all of the trusses. We had previously removed the roof except for the trusses in
preparation. Early last month due to high demand of product and weather this time of year, we
ordered our truss package so that once we had approval we were ready. Last week we were advised
that our truss package will now be on site earlier than anticipated on 1/22.
We are asking if there is any way we can proceed with removing the old trusses and installing the new
trusses knowing in full that we will not be covering anything up and all building inspections will be
able to take place as needed. Since we have been shut down and the house is exposed to the
elements, getting dried in is crucial. Your information was given to us through Eric in hopes that you
could offer further assistance.
Thank you in advance for your consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions
you may have or information you may need.
Kind Regards,
Mark and Debbie Smith
(253) 778-3679 - Mark