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BLD2024-0750+HOA_Authorization_Letter+6.5.2024_9.25.35_AM+4302100Seavue Condominium Seavue Association of Apartment Owners 1130 5ch Avenue South #B1 Edmonds WA 98020 Date: May 17, 2024 To: Unit Owners - 300 CC: City of Edmonds Planning & Development From: Seavue President Jay Grant, President P: 206.260.0080 Text: 202.351.9399 E: jay@jaygrant.com Re: Authorization of Structural, Electrical, and Plumbing Work: Kitchen, Living & Dining Room Area. This authorization is subject to inspection after the affected sheetrock/boards are removed from the exterior wall as a prudent act to ensure the building structure is in good order. o Requirement: City of Edmonds Planning Department Permit o Requirement: WA State Department of Labor Electrical Permit Seavue Association of Apartment Owners "Seavue," a Washington State non-profit Homeowners Association, authorizes conditional approval for the owner(s) of unit 300 to submit a permit application to the City of Edmonds and the State of Washington. The HOA owns the condominium's common and/or limited common areas, and its property is located at 1130 5th Avenue S. Edmonds, Washington 98020. The unit owner(s) unit must understand the common and limited common areas, and any safety issues at Seavue come under the director's control of the Board for the HOA. All work performed is subject to the HOA's permission, control, and requirements through the Board, its President, or designated representative, as provided under RCW 64.32, and applicable aspects of RCW 64.34, and 64.90. Seavue HOA offers the owner(s) of the said unit to perform construction, plumbing, and/or electrical work under the terms of this letter within the confines of the requirements of the Seavue Declaration, its bylaws, policies, and administrative rules and requirements, ordinances, regulations, and laws of the City of Edmonds, County of Snohomish, and State of Washington. Because of these codes, Seavue is considered a multi -family / commercial building and may differ from a single-family residence. Owner(s) are reminded that radiant ceiling heat is the main source of the unit and the responsibility of the owner, cautioned advised. The owner is permitted to do the following scope of work: The construction must be performed by licensed contractors, engineers, plumbers, and electricians within their permissible license(s) as regulated and must be insured for commercial, multi -story (5) floors. Structural changes to the West wall between the kitchen and living area as indicated in the structural plans prepared by the engineering firm. 2. Removal of the column facade between the dining and living room areas. Ensure the fagade itself does not have any structural bearing roof weight itself. If it appears to do so, the structural engineer must review and make any required changes. 3. An overlay of hardwood flooring, limited to the kitchen area, including soundproofing material buffering beneath the hardwood, is also required. Seavue Association of Apartment Owners, a Washington State Nonprofit Corporation UBI No. 603204209 Seavue Declaration as amended and restated on September 7, 2018, in compliance with the Horizonal Property Regimes Act of Washington (Condominiums) Laws of 1963, Chapter 156, as codified under RCW 64.32, and as amended from time to time to include subsequent adoption of portions of RCW 64.34 and specifically 64.34.304 (g), (h), (i) and (j) and 64.34.38; as well as certain portions of RCW 64.90 as applicable. Specific information may be found in the Declaration and Administrative Requirements. Seavue Condominium Seavue Association of Apartment Owners 1130 5ch Avenue South #B1 Edmonds WA 98020 May 17, 2024 Page 2 Unit 300 Letter of Permission Any changes to the scope of work after approval from Seavue and any city, county, or state agency require immediate notification from the parties. All costs, including any permits, architectural and envelope requirements, construction performance, damage to the building structure, and dump requirements, shall be the sole responsibility of the owner. If Seavue provides any other costs for some reason at a later time, a separate letter will be issued. A copy of any issued permits shall be posted in the unit during work, and a copy shall be submitted to Seavue's manager or president before construction. The owner is responsible for ensuring Seavue is notified of any inspections by any city, county, or state official before they occur so that a Seavue representative may be present as a condition of approval. The owner must receive an unconditional lien waiver for any work performed at the time of or before any final payment is made. This should include not only any general contractor but also any subcontractors. Any company or person acting as a "Consultant" under the provisions of WAC 296-20OA-015 shall comply with the State law as a registered general contractor with WA L&I. The owner is advised to refer to Seavue's Administrative Rules, as several sections of the document refer to rules and requirements, including times when construction work is permitted. The owner must ensure contractors or professionals know these conditions, requirements, and rules. Work will only be performed during hours and days as codified in the Seavue Administration Guide and City Code. Further, this authorization is subject to working with Seavue, who has direct control and responsibility over any common areas, limited common areas, and all safety issues. Such coordination shall be done through the property manager or president. This authorization is subject to inspection, suspension, or withdrawal at will and at any time. If any of the conditions are not met at any time, all construction shall cease immediately until Seavue reinstates permission. The owner may be liable for any costs incurred by Seavue to enforce any action taken or work that is required. The Seavue Board looks to work with any homeowner in their improvements but insists on compliance with laws, codes, or government requirements. Please contact me if you or the City Planning Department have any questions. On behalf of the Board, Seavue Association of Apartment Owners, a Washington State Nonprofit Corporation UBI No. 603204209 Seavue Declaration as amended and restated on September 7, 2018, in compliance with the Horizonal Property Regimes Act of Washington (Condominiums) Laws of 1963, Chapter 156, as codified under RCW 64.32, and as amended from time to time to include subsequent adoption of portions of RCW 64.34 and specifically 64.34.304 (g), (h), (i) and (j) and 64.34.38; as well as certain portions of RCW 64.90 as applicable. Specific information may be found in the Declaration and Administrative Requirements.