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CITY OF EDMONDS
250 - 5TH AVE. N. • EDMONDS. WA 98020 • (206) 771-3202
COMMUNITY SERVICES:
Public Works • Planning • Parks and Recreation • Engineering
CERTIFIED MAIL
April 4, 1991
Michael Powers
1046 Walnut St.
Edmonds, WA 98020
RE: Problems with venting of your plumbing fixtures
Dear Resident:
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LARRY S. NAUGHTEN
MAYOR
PETER E. HAHN
DIRECTOR
The City's sewer cleaning records show that the home at this address is
experiencing problems with the venting of some of your plumbing fixtures
when the City crew is conducting cleaning operations of the City sewer line
in front of this address.
The City's cleaning operation is essential for both you and your
neighbors. It cleans debris in lines to prevent plugs, prevents corrosion
and potential future collapse, and achieves a better flow characteristic in
the public sewer lines. We need to do this often -- perhaps even 3 times a
year -- in some critical areas. The City's cleaning operation typically
involves the utilization of a high pressure water jet.
The problem which occurs at the home is the result of a high pressure surge
through your internal plumbing system. A properly constructed plumbing
system is designed to easily vent this additional pressure without any
visible impact at your residence. An undersized venting pipe (or not
having enough vents) cannot handle the pressure surge, and the only release
that's available is then through your toilet (or another fixture). The
Uniform Plumbing Code typically requires a 2" vent, and further requires a
separate vent for each plumbing fixture which is connected to the sewer (a
toilet, a sink, a shower). Your home clearly does not have an adequate
venting system (you either have a 1-1/4" vent, or not enough of them), and
you therefore may continue to experience the pressure surges.
The City does not have a choice as far as discharging its responsibility in
cleaning the public sewer line. It is therefore up to you to take
corrective measures as to how to properly vent your own plumbing system.
The City has come up with two options that will remedy your problem:
Option 1: Upgrade stack vents for toilets and other fixtures which
are experiencing problems to required sizes.
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Option 2: Install a clean -out outside of house per attached
specifications. Enclose box so it can vent properly when
excess pressure is put on house lines. This option would be
the cheapest and simplest way of correcting this problem.
At the same time, it would allow access to sanitary sewer
lines if stoppage should occur. This vent clean -out would
allow a place for backup in lines to go before entering your
house and causing costly damage.
The City would appreciate your expeditious cooperation in this matter. The
City must continue proper maintenance of its sewer lines, but we obviously
do not wish to see continued problems occurring on your property because of
poorly designed vents. It is your responsibility to correct these
deficiencies.
We cannot keep notifying you each time we come out to clean the line. It's
up to you to have a plumbing system that conforms to code. Option 2 is a
relatively simple one to construct.
Should you have any questions on these options, please call Everett Akau,
Scott Highland or myself at 771-3202, extension 317 or 318.
Sincerely,
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Ron Holland
Water/Sewer Supervisor
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APPLICATION
The Cityof Edmonds for
SIDE SEWER PERMIT EASEMENT No ...........................................
NEW CONSTRUCTION ❑ REPAIRS
108-08700
OWNER............ Don---Fesco-------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTRACTOR---...---------------...---------------------------.....------.................................... PERMIT No. ......................
ADDRESS .------.1046 Walnut St•........................................................... LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT No. .............................................. BLOCK No.............................................
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Dye Tested On Sewer 1972
Approved:
DATE................................................ BY......-----------..............._...................._......_......._
July 27, 1970
r. Don Feesco
1046 Walnut Street
Edmonds, Washington 98020
Dear Mr. Fesco:
This is in regard to the recent problem with sanitary sewer fac-
ilities backing; up into your home.
In checking the records, I find that this sewer main is quite
frequently flushed. Mechanical rodding has been routinely performed on
the following dates: 1/4/65, 2/22/65, 10/8/65, 1/7/66, 2/26/68, 6/20/68
10/18/68, and 7/9/70. As you can see, this newer main is cleaned very
frequently and is periodically checked to insure free flow, as are all
lines in the city.
It is my understanding that this back flow has happened before
at your residence. It is suggested that you provide a back -water valve
at your plumbing, stub, in order to prevent the reoccurrence of back flow
into your basement should the main trunk line become plugged once again.
Details pertaining to the installation of this check, valve may be obtained
from the Building Official, Mr. Wally S1aLaugh.
If you have q"stions concerning, the above, pleases let me know.
Respectfully,
CITY or DIi€i=s
RONALD L. WHALLY
Asst. Director of Public Works
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City of Edmonds
Edmonds,
Washington
Attention: Mr. Leif Larson
City Engineer
Dear Mr. Larson:
Mr. Dallas Greer of_1046 Walnut informed me that he was still
having difficulty in connection with the sewer waters backing up
into his house.
Mr. Greer thinks that the only way in which this can be sol-
ved is for the City of Edmonds to lower the main line. In this
connection, Mr. Greer would have to lower his pipe connecting to
the sewer pipe in front of his house. If the City would lower the
main pipe, he would be willing to pay for the expense of lowering
his pipe and attaching it to the sewer pipe maintained by the city.
Mr. Greer would be available to discuss this matter with you.
You can contact him at home or at his work. His number at his of-
fice is MElrose 2-8210.
In the past the city has been helpful in attempting to solve
this problem. It is hoped that the city will continue to cooperate
with Mr. Greer to solve this very difficult problem.
Sincerely,
John Ranquet
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cc: Mr. Dallas Greer
1046 Walnut
Edmonds, Washington
Critical Areas Checklist CA File No: u�—
Site Information (soils/topography/hydrology/vegetation)
1. Site Address/ Location: 1096 Qe- f y% v- s+ cd w v �a s w it V o a 0
2. Property Tax Account Number: _ ZIg /a �5 5- e�
3.
4.
6-1
Approximate Site Size (acres or square feet): 1(o00
Is this site currently developed? _ yes; __�,_/no.
If yes; how is site developed?
Describe the general site topography. Check all that apply.
_y"" Flat: less than 5-feet elevation change over entire site.
Rolling: slopes on site generally less than 15% (a vertical rise of 10-feet over a horizontal
distance of 66-feet).
Hilly: slopes present on site of more than 15% and less than 30% ( a vertical rise of 10-feet
over a horizontal distance of 33 to 66-feet).
Steep: grades of greater than 30% present on site (a vertical rise of 10-feet over a horizontal
distance of less than 33-feet).
Other (please describe):
6. Site contains areas of year-round standing water: 40 ; Approx. Depth:
7. Site contains areas of seasonal standing water: do ; Approx. Depth:
What season(s) of the year? AA
8. Site is in the floodway floodplain of a water course.
9. Site contains a creek or an area where water flows across the grounds surface? Flows are year-round?
Flows are seasonal? (What time of year? ).
10. Site is primarily: forested ; meadow ; shrubs ; mixed
urban landscaped (lawn,shrubs etc) y/
11.
Obvious wetland is present on site: A o
For City Staff Use Only 5-
1. Plan Check Number, if applicable? /2.2,02: D,�06z
2. Site is Zoned?
3. SCS mapped soil type(s)? _ Fy g-F-A� C-,,F-&U _ Rn�
4. Critical Areas inventory or C.A. map indicates Critical Area on site? b ,
5. Site within designated earth subsidence landslide hazard area?
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Critical Areas Checklist.doc/3.19.2001
oF�ED�D� City of Edmonds
Development Services Department
Planning Division
Phone: 425.771.0220
°c. 1 S90 Fax: 425.771.0221
The Critical Areas Checklist contained on this form is to
be filled out by any person preparing a Development
Permit Application for the City of Edmonds prior to
his/her submittal of the application to the City.
The purpose of the Checklist is to enable City staff to
determine whether any potential Critical Areas are, or
may be, present on the subject property. The information
needed to complete the Checklist should be easily
available from observations of the site or data available at
City Hall (Critical areas inventories, maps, or soil
surveys).
Date Received: ` / C�lz
City Receipt#:_ /���"�
Critical Areas File #:
Critical Areas Checklist Fee: $45.00
Date Mailed to Applicant:
A property owner, or his/her authorized representative,
must fill out the checklist, sign and date it, and submit it
to the City. The City will review the checklist, make a
precursory site visit, and make a determination of the
subsequent steps necessary to complete a development
permit application.
Please submit a vicinity map, along with the signed copy
of this form to assist City staff in finding and locating the
specific piece of property described on this form. In
addition, the applicant shall include other pertinent
information (e.g. site plan, topography map, etc.) or
studies in conjunction with this Checklist to assistant staff
in completing their preliminary assessment of the site.
The undersigned applicant, and his/her/its heirs, and assigns, in consideration on the processing of the application agrees
to release, indemnify, defend and hold the City of Edmonds harmless from any and all damages, including reasonable
attorney's fees, arising from any action or infraction based in whole or part upon false, misleading, inaccurate or
incomplete information furnished by the applicant, his/her/its agents or employees.
By my signature, I certify that the information and exhibits herewith submitted are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge and that I am authorized to file this application on the behalf of the owner as listed below.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT/AGENT W011M YUAXAIp-, DATE
Property Owner's Authorization '
By my signature, I certify that I have authorized the above Applicant/Agent to apply for the subject land use application,
and grant my permission for the public officials and the staff of the City of Edmonds to enter the subject property for the
purposes of inspection and posting atteAdant to this application.
SIGNATURE OF OWNER
Ap
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Name
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Street Address
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City State Zip
Telephoned�� .-7 -79 %,,
Email address (optional):
DATE 1-2-1- o z-
Applicant Representative:
Name
Street Address
City State Zip
Telephone:
Email Address (optional):
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