PLN2020-0007_ExpiredApplicaitonCITY OF EDMONDS
121 5ch Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
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May 28, 2021
To: Elena Newman; elenajnewman(ayahoo.com and
Blake Fisher; blakekblakefisherarchitecture.com
Subject: Notice of Type I Action and Decision
Accessory Dwelling Unit Application PLN2020-0007
Findings of Fact
On September 15, 2020, a 90-day extension was granted for the above referenced application.
On December 14, 2020, and on January 29, 2021, the city granted an additional extension to run
until May 21, 2021, to be concurrent with the building permit review. The concurrent building
permit (BLD2020-0096) has been deemed expired.
On June 17, 2020, the City of Edmonds ("City") notified you that your application for an
accessory dwelling unit at 21612 — 801h Ave. W. (PLN2020-0007 & BLD2020-0096) required
additional information.
As of the date of this letter, a complete submittal for the attached request for additional
information has not been responded to. It has been more than 90 days since the letter of request
for additional information has been sent (May 21, 2021, was the 901h day), and the concurrent
building permit has since expired. Without this information the City cannot continue to process,
review and/or issue a substantive decision on your application.
Conclusions of Law
Edmonds Community Development Code ("ECDC") 20.02.003.D.2 provides that "Whenever the
applicant receives a notice that the contents of the application, which had been previously
determined under subsection (A)(1) of this section to be complete, is insufficient, ambiguous,
undecipherable, or otherwise unresponsive of the information being sought, the applicant shall
have 90 days to submit the necessary information. If circumstances warrant, the applicant may
apply in writing to the director requesting a one-time 90-day extension. The extension request
must be received by the city prior to the end of the initial 90-day compliance period. "
As noted above, you were notified by the city that the additional information was required on
June 17, 2020. The application has already been granted a 90-day extension, and pursuant to the
aforementioned ECDC, you have been afforded 90 days to submit the required information
before this Type I Action was initiated, deadline being May 21, 2021.
ECDC 20.02.003(D)(3) further provides that "[iJf the applicant does not submit the additional
information requested within the 90-day period, the director shall make findings and issue a
decision, according to the Type I procedure, that the application has lapsed for lack of
information necessary to complete the review. "
As noted above, the additional information has not been submitted in a timely manner as
requested. It is within the City of Edmonds Development Services Director's authority to initiate
this Type I Action and to issue the decision below.
Deci ci nn
Since the letter of request for additional information dated June 17, 2020, has not been responded
to within 90 days, pursuant to the above referenced codes, the City is hereby issuing this Notice
of Type I Action and Decision ("Notice") that application PLN2020-0007 for an accessory
dwelling unit at 21612— 80th Ave. W. has lapsed for lack of information necessary to complete
the review. No further action by the city will be taken on your application. If you believe you
submitted the additional information requested and have supporting evidence, please contact the
city immediately. You may make arrangements to pick up your application materials from the
City's planning department within 30 days of this Notice. If no such arrangements are made the
materials will be destroyed, in accordance with ECDC 20.02.003.D.3.
According to ECDC 20.02.003.D.4, when an application has lapsed, you may request a refund of
some or all of the preliminary application fee. To do this, submit a letter to the Development
Services Director explaining the circumstances involved in the delay.
Finally, pursuant to RCW 36.70B.130, property owners that are affected by the decision issued
in this Notice may request a change in valuation for property tax purposes notwithstanding any
program of revaluation. Any such request, if applicable, should be directed to Snohomish
County.
Dated this 281h day of May 2021.
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Michele Q. Szafran / Planner
Exhibit 1 — Extension on Request for Additional Information
CITY OF EDMONDS
121 51h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.aov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
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January 29, 2021
Elena Newman
elenaj newman(&yahoo. com
Subject: UPDATED: TIME EXTENSION ON REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT (CUP) APPLICATION LOCATED AT 21612 801h Ave. W.
FILE NO. PLN2020-0007 (BLD2020-0096)
Dear Elena Newman,
The City of Edmonds has granted an additional extension concurrent with the building permit
review. The city was informed by you back in September that there is a new architect that will be
completing the plans for the subject proposal. On September 15, 2020 a 90-day extension had
been requested by the applicant and granted by the city to allow more time to revise the plans
prior to expiration of the application. The 90-day extension was due to expire December 14,
2020. On December 9, 2020 you had emailed requesting a little more time to allow the architect
to submit additional information on the proposed ADU located at 21612 80th Ave. W.
There is a concurrent building permit under review (BLD2020-0096) and as a result, the
previous plans as proposed could have resulted in additional modifications to the proposed ADU
and thus a decision has not been issued on the proposed ADU. The building permit file includes
a note that on October 2, 2020 a 120-day extension has been applied to the building permit,
which initially I thought ran through January 30, 2021, however I have learned that the building
permit expiration date is May 21, 2021. Please note that if another review is required that would
need to take place prior to the expiration date.
The city is granting an extension for the ADU review until May 21, 2021 consistent with the
building permit. Please respond to the attached requested information in the June 17, 2020 letter
of request for additional information.
If you have any questions of me, please contact me via email at
michele.szafran c&edmondswa.gov.
Sincerely,
Michele Q. kafran/Planner
CC: File
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Attachment: Letter June 17, 2020
CITY OF EDMONDS
121 51h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.aov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
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December 14, 2020
Elena Newman
elenaj newman(&yahoo. com
Subject: TIME EXTENSION ON REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(CUP) APPLICATION LOCATED AT 21612 80th Ave. W.
FILE NO. PLN2020-0007 (BLD2020-0096)
Dear Elena Newman,
The City of Edmonds has granted an additional extension concurrent with the building permit
review. The city was informed by you back in September that there is a new architect that will be
completing the plans for the subject proposal. On September 15, 2020 a 90-day extension had
been requested by the applicant and granted by the city to allow more time to revise the plans
prior to expiration of the application. The 90-day extension was due to expire December 14,
2020. On December 9, 2020 you had emailed requesting a little more time to allow the architect
to submit additional information on the proposed ADU located at 21612 80th Ave. W.
There is a concurrent building permit under review (BLD2020-0096) and as a result, the
previous plans as proposed could have resulted in additional modifications to the proposed ADU
and thus a decision has not been issued on the proposed ADU. The building permit file includes
a note that on October 2, 2020 a 120-day extension has been applied to the building permit,
which runs through January 30, 2021, if the date lands on the weekend it will be pushed to the
next business day.
The city is granting an extension for the ADU review until February 1, 2021 consistent with the
building permit. Please respond to the attached requested information in the June 17, 2020 letter
of request for additional information by February 1, 2021.
If you have any questions of me, please contact me at 425-771-0220 or via email at
mchele. szafran(a), edmondswa. gov.
Sincerely,
Michele Q. Szafran/Planner
CC: File
BLAKE9BLAKEFIS H ERA RCHITECTURE.COM
Attachment: Letter June 17, 2020
CITY OF EDMONDS
121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
September 15, 2020
Elena Newman
e lenaj newman(& yaho o. c om
Subject: TIME EXTENSION ON REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(CUP) APPLICATION LOCATED AT 21612 80' Ave. W.
FILE NO. PLN2020-0007
Dear Elena Newman,
The City of Edmonds has received your request for a 90-day extension to submit additional
information on the proposed ADU located at 21612 80th Ave. W. The city is granting the one-
time 90-day extension as allowed by ECDC 20.02.003.D.2. Please respond to the attached
requested information in the June 17, 2020 letter of request for additional information by
December 14, 2020.
If you have any questions of me, please contact me at 425-771-0220 or via email at
mchele. szafrankedmondswa. gov.
Sincerely,
Michele Q. SZafran/Planner
CC: File
Blake Fisher Architecture & Design LLC;
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From: Elena Newman
To: Szafran, Michele
Subject: Re: EXPIRATION NOTICE: PLN2020-0007 (21612 80th Ave. W.)
Date: Friday, September 11, 2020 12:29:10 PM
Attachments: Request Additional Information 2.Pdf
Hello Michele,
I would like to request a 90-day extension for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) application
PLN2020-0007 located at 21612 80th Ave. W.
I also need to inform you that Scott Taisey is no longer working on my project, and instead
Blake Fisher has taken over. Please see Blake's full contact information below.
How does this change in architects affect my permit status?
Thank you,
Elena Newman
206-445-2737
Blake Fisher, AIA
206.852.5054
330 Dayton Street, Suite 6
Edmonds, WA 98020
blakefisherarchitecture. com
instagram.com/blakefisherarchitecture
BLAKE FISHER ARCHITECTURE 8v DESIGN LLC
On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, 04:25:15 PM PDT, Szafran, Michele
<michele.szafran@edmondswa.gov> wrote:
All:
CITY OF EDMONDS
121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
June 17, 2020
Scott Taisen
Via email: scottktimelesshomedesi ng s.com
Subject: REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR AN ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNIT APPLICATION LOCATED AT 21612 80Tn AVE. W.,
FILE NO. PLN2020-0007
Mr. Taisen:
The Planning Division has reviewed the building permit (BLD2020-0096) application material
for the new single-family residence and the associated Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an
ADU located at 21612 80th Ave. W. resubmitted on May 18, 2020. During staff s continued
review of your application, it has been determined that additional information/clarification is
necessary. Please provide responses to the following items at your earliest convenience so that
staff s review of the proposal may continue:
Plannin1j•
1. The proposed ADU is also being reviewed under BLD2020-0096, which includes
comments that may require modifications to the current proposal. The ADU application
will be placed on hold pending additional review of the building permit. NOTE: When
making a submittal with a permit coordinator regarding the building permit
material please also send me an email, so that I may continue processing the
proposed ADU application as well.
Please submit the above information 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 September 15, 2020) or the application will expire. If you have
any questions of me, please contact me via email at mchele.szafrankedmondswa.gov. You may
also reach me at 425-771-0220 ext. 1778, but note that response times may be slower.
Sincerely,
Michele Q. Szafran
Planner
Attachment: BLD comment letter (Planning comment letter only; additional departmental
comments regarding the building permit will be sent by the permit coordinator)
Cc: File No. PLN2020-0007 & BLD2020-0096
Elena Newman Via email: elenajnewmankyahoo.com
of ED&
CITY OF EDMONDS
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
PLANNING DIVISION
Inc, l 89� 425.771.0220
DATE: June 5, 2020
TO: Scott Taisen; Scott(ae timelesshomedesigns.com
FROM: Michele Q. Szafran, Planner
michele. szafrankedmondswa. gov
RE: Plan Check BLD2020-0096
21612 80TH AVE. W.
New Single Family Structure with ADU
On behalf of the Planning Division, I have reviewed the above building permit application. During
review of the subject submittal it was found that the following information, corrections, or clarifications
need to be addressed. Please respond to the following items, so that review may continue: New responses
provided below in red.
1. Site Plan
NOT ADDRESSED: The setback dimension is shown however it is still not shown from the
official street map boundary as depicted on the survey dated February 14, 2020. See attached
survey with the green highlighted area, this line must be shown on the site plan and setbacks
must be taken from this line. Additionally lot area is based on this corrected boundary as
well. Please revise property boundary line, setbacks and lot area.
MARCH 12, 2020: The survey provided and dated February 14, 2020 depicts the city right-
of-way line along 80' Ave. W per the official street map. Setbacks must be taken from the
right-of-way line as determined by the official street map and lot coverage must also be
calculated based on the net lot area (minus the area between the deeded R/W line and the
R/W line per the official street map). Please show the official street map boundary on the site
plan and provide a minimum setback of 25 feet.
PARTIALLY ADDRESSED: Will be reviewed again following corrected site plan showing
the dedicated R/W per item above.
MARCH 12, 2020: It's unclear on the site plan if the 25 foot required street setback will be
met. Note that eaves up to 30" may project into the required setback. Please clearly show the
required 25 foot building structure setback. Rather than show the dimension to the eave line
please show the dimension to the outside edge of the external wall and label the eave line and
show in a different line weight.
ADDRESSED.
NOT ADDRESSED. Please review the site plan sheet Al.1 and sheet A2.1, the dimension
provided on sheet A2.1 is 54'-4" from exterior wall to exterior wall with an additional 5' to
the support posts along the southern property boundary. See notes on sheet Al.1 and A2.1
attached and correct accordingly.
MARCH 12, 2020: Show the support posts and covered entry off of the eastern portion of
proposed structure.
NOT ADDRESSED. Sheet A0.1 and A1.1 have zoning listed incorrectly under the text
details provided, see top of sheet Al.1 and correct reference on all plan sheets.
MARCH 12, 2020: For consistency purposes correct the referenced zoning setbacks under the
zoning information on all sheets. The property is zoned RS-8 which requires a 25 foot street
setback (from the official street map line), 7.5 foot side setbacks and a 15 foot rear setback.
• On the site plan (sheet A1.1), the exterior stairs to the ADU shows a landing midway of the
stairway, this does not appear consistent with the floor plan and the dimensions between the
site plans and floor plans. Please correct plans so they are consistent.
• On sheet Al.1 add the rear property boundary to plan as it is not visible.
• Floor plan sheet A2.2 (see attached) shows the upper floor plan along the northern property
boundary from the exterior wall above the garage to the exterior wall of the bumpout
measures at 39'-4" which is not consistent with what is provided on the site plans, please
correct all referenced plans.
• On sheet A4.1 there appears to be a fence or trellis shown which is not provided on the site
plan, please address. The maximum fence height is 6 feet (see attached fence handout).
2. Height:
• NOT ADDRESSED: 4 elevation points need to be provided for the height calculation, see
blue rectangle provided on sheet A1.1 and provide the elevation points for each corner.
Additionally, please update the average grade, and maximum height as necessary.
MARCH 12, 2020: Please correct the height rectangle points on sheet Al.1 to be located at
the corners of the proposed structure, see attached handout for example of how the height
calculation should be provided.
• POTENTIALLY ADDRESSED. Will be reviewed again following any necessary height
corrections as noted above.
MARCH 12, 2020. Clearly list the Average grade under the height calculation information.
• ADDRESSED.
• ADDRESSED.
• Verify the proposed height of the structure. The proposed height is shown as 459.81' on the
site plan and the elevation plan (sheet A3.4), but the height is measured at 24'-9" with a
maximum height of 462.81. Once the height calculations are corrected per the first item of
this section, please correct any inconsistency with the height information provided and
provide on sheets A4.1 and A4.2 as well.
• Please note that when a building is within 12 inches of the maximum height permitted that a
height survey may be required during the building inspection phase. Please be sure to provide
the height calculations as close as possible to the topography provided rather than rounding to
the nearest whole number.
Lot Coverage: (It may be best to provide a separate plan highlighting the areas which have been
included in the lot coverage. You may breakout the areas and show using different color coding/or
hatching). I have attached a site plan (sheet Al.1) markup showing the area that should be calculated
in the lot coverage and have also included notes regarding the upper floor bumpout and the covered
front entry, see attached orange hatch area.
• NOT ADDRESSED. I'm not seeing the R/W line shown on the site plan consistent with the
survey. The survey shows a diagonal sliver of R/W along the eastern property boundary. I
have highlighted this R/W line on the survey, see green highlighted line. This line must be
provided on the site plan, the setback is taken from this line and this area is deducted from the
gross total lot area. The net lot area must be provided for the lot coverage calculation.
MARCH 12, 2020: Lot coverage must be calculated based on the net lot area (minus the area
between the deeded R/W line and the R/W line per the official street map). Please show the
lot coverage calculations on the site plan along with the net lot area.
• NOT ADDRESSED: See note on markup sheet A1.1 regarding support post location. Lot
coverage must still be corrected.
MARCH 12, 2020: Sheet A2.1 shows support posts off of the eastern facade, please include
the lot coverage out to the support posts. Please note that up to 30" of eaves may be excluded
from the lot coverage, but when there are support posts, coverage must include out to the
posts. If the roof area over the entrance is cantilevered then you may exclude up to 30" of the
cantilevered roof ECDC 21.15.110 defines lot coverage.
• ADDRESSED.
• PARTIALLY ADDRESSED. Will be reviewed again following any necessary lot coverage
corrections.
MARCH 12, 2020. Include the covered patio on the western and northern fagade.
• PARTIALLY ADDRESSED. Will be reviewed again following any necessary lot coverage
corrections.
MARCH 12, 2020. The stairs are considered a structure and by definition structures and
buildings must be included in lot coverage calculations, please include all portions of the
external stairway which are above 3 feet in height in the overall lot coverage calculation.
4. Elevation Plans:
• PARTIALLY ADDRESSED. Once the height calculations are corrected per item #2 above,
please provide this information on the elevation plans.
MARCH 12, 2020: Once height calculations are corrected please make any necessary
changes to the elevation plan views as well. Please see attached height calculation handout.
• PARTIALLY ADDRESSED. See item 42 above, sheet A3.4 had been revised, however
please provide this information on sheets A4.1 and A4.2 as well. As discussed under item 92
above, the site plan calculations provided may be incorrect because the height is based on the
4 corners of the smallest rectangle that encloses the proposed structure (see sheet Al.1 for
blue highlight). Once height calculations are corrected on the site plan, please also update the
elevation plans as needed in order to be consistent with the site plan height calculation.
MARCH 12, 2020: Sheet A4.2 shows the max allowed ridge height as 465, however per the
current height calculations the maximum height is 464 not 465. Please take this into account
when making necessary changes. The maximum height is 25 feet from the average original
grade.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email at Michele. Szafrangedmondswa.gov .