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16311 75 PL W-Storm Drain Imp. Letters.pdfInC. 1,8`)0 June 16, 2009 GARY HAAKENSON MAYOR 121 5TH AVENUE NORTH • EDMONDS, WA 98020 ® 425-771-0220 ® FAX 425-771-0221 Website: www.ci.edmonds.wa.y,)CANNED A N N 4 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Engineering Division Carl Pearson 16311 75"' Place West Edmonds, WA 98020 RE: Storm Drainage Improvements at 16311 75t" Place West Mr. Pearson, All. 0 7 7016 115 An agreement was established in 2001 between the Pearsons and the City for storm water improvements on your property. The agreement states the City had a storm improvement design completed by a consultant and had anticipated construction of said improvements during the 2001 construction season. You had proposed storm improvements that were more aesthetically pleasing and compatible with the landscaping of the property. The parties agreed to cooperate and the Stormwater Improvement Agreement was recorded against your property on September 19, 2001. The agreement states you will "diligently pursue" construction, reconstruction, completion and maintenance of the improvements. The City has been monitoring the storm drainage improvements on your property since 2001. h1 March of 2002 the storm water flowing through the area of the proposed ponds was re-routed in order to dry out the soils in the area. This diversion remains in place today. The first phase of the liner was formed in September of 2002, and the lower pond was formed and ready for plaster in October of 2006. Additional rebar has been placed since that time, but no additional plaster work has been performed. The private storm water improvements designed and agreed upon in 2001 needs to be completed. The City requires confirmation from you that you will complete these improvements prior to the 2009 wet weather season, which typically begins around October 1St. Please submit a progress schedule to the City by July 2, 2009, outlining the remaining construction elements and a date by which each phase will be completed. Again, the entire project shall be completed by October 1, 2009. Failure to provide the required confirmation or to diligently pursue these improvements may result in an enforcement action by the city or referral of this matter to the city attorney for appropriate legal action. Please call the City Engineering inspection line at 425.771.0220, Ext. 1326, to schedule inspections at each phase of the project. You may contact Jeanie McConnell at 425.771.0220, Ext. 1338 should you have any additional questions. ROBERT S. ENGLISH, P.E. City Engineer c: Street File — 16311 75`x' Place West Incorporated August 11, 1890 Sister City - Hekinan, Japan • GARY HAAKENSON MAYOR 121 5TH AVENUE NORTH - EDMONDS, WA 98020 - 425-771-0220 - FAX 425-771-0221 Website: wwwckedmondsma.us SCANNED PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Mr -1'41 Engineering Division ZRTAMI" RE: Storm Drainage Improvements at 16311 75" PI W I&M 1""IIG �`1 A, W, /j As you are aware, the City has an agreement with Mr. Pearson for the installati of stormwater improvements at 16311 75 th PI W. The agreement was approv by the City of Edmonds and recorded against the property. The Pearsons, th assignees and successors in interest are responsible to maintain, repair reconstruct the stormwater system in perpetuity. I City staff has performed a number of inspections since the beginning ol construction and the storm system appears to be in acceptable condition and the., work completed to date is consistent with the approved plans. A final inspection has not been performed, nor has final approval been granted since the projecl has not been completed. The City will send a letter to Mr. Pearson to notify him that the City expects t stormwater improvements to be completed before the rainy season this fe 11 0, 1111 111 111 1: 111 1 c: Noel Miller, Public Works Director Street Files: 16221 75 th PI W11 6311 75th pl W Incorporated August 11, 1890 Sister City - Hekinan, Japan CITY OF EDMONDS GARY HAAKENSON MAYOR 121 5TH AVENUE NORTH ® EDMONDS, WA 98020 ® 425-771-0220 - FAX 425-771-0221 Website: wwwxkedmonds.wa. u'CANIVED PUBLIC VVUr1r\0 DEPARTMENT Engineering Division LBI11' Phyllis Lawson 16221 75 th Place Wei Edmonds, WA 98020 0 M-1 M -T AIL 0 7 nx As you are aware, the City has an agreement with Mr. Pearson for the installation of stormwater improvements at 16311 75 th PI W. The agreement was approved by the City of Edmonds and recorded against the property. The Pearsons, their assignees and successors in interest are responsible to maintain, repair or reconstruct the stormwater system in perpetuity. City staff has performed a number of inspections since the beginning oi construction and the storm system appears to be in acceptable condition and the work completed to date is consistent with the approved plans. A final inspection has not been performed, nor has final approval been granted since the project has not been completed. The City will send a letter to Mr. Pearson to notify him that the City expects the stormwater improvements to be completed before the rainy season this fall. 'f you have questions, please contact Jeanie McConnel or me at 425-771-0220. c: Noel Miller, Public Works Director Street Files: 16221 75 1h PI W/1 6311 75th pi W Incorporated August 11, 1890 Sister City - Hekinan, Japan 3 JUL 0 7 Z1116 RE: Storm Drainage Improvements at 16311 751'Place West September$ "'2009 I own the property at 16221 75th Place West, sharing a common property line with th a Pearson'.s. My family and I have,, concerns regarding the storm water irnprovoments currently Linder construction on tho Pearson's Property. The project started in 2001 and continues today, eight years later) Nuclear }Tants, hydroelectric dams, bridges take years to complete NOT storm water [111provernents. In a letter dated June 16, '2009, ofty engineer, Robert S. English wrote Carl Pearson; 'The agreement states the city had a storm water improvement design completed by a consultant and had anticipated construction of said improvements duri ng the 2001 construction season. It stated that Cart Pearson had proposed storm improvements that were more ae8thetically pleasing and compatible with the landscaping of the property. As a neighbor I was never notified of storm improvement. Tile C;Ibj never posted any land use action bulletins, to solicit public input. I believe the city chose a more expensive and structurally inferior, hlgh maIntenamle, way to transi5ort storm water in an area the city deems high risk W land movement. The ciflas own temporary diversion is more typical and afar less expensive way to control mtorrn water. This temporary diversion is less likely to fail in this sensifivo area. In the diversion permanent? Was the original plan to divert the creek into the storm water drain? How does the current diversion differ from the storm water design the city was: preparers to install? (Why was lhq change made?) Aesthetically pleasing to whom? The storm system structure is not at all visible from any roadway or public, sidewalk, arohitecturally pleasing yes, totally hidden from the public, far hewer suited f©r public viewing on stable fooling in a park, school or beach. A taxpayer funded rna,nrnado strearn buried from public view in the existing wild, stoop Northwest terralfl. Whatsort of plan review t6ok place hefore approving the construction drawings exhibit B + G? As it now exits the slightest landslide, erosion of shallow pin piles, failln g branches, leaves, oven beavers could cause blockage or damage, Where is the structural and geotech ongineering to support the integrity of this over ground ' system from failure to trans part storm water- The failure of this high maintenance system cold damage the neighboring Lawson property now, and any future developments, in f h is designated critical area. Who is respCknsible ft th Fare are any failures to the system? W11 o checks the system, and how often? The City hired a consultant lo design storm water improvements in the Meadowclale Landslide Hazard area without public input. Awarded the Pear -son's funds to ooristruct a more ascetically pleasing slotvn Weer Structure apparently without a deadline for completion. The permit process, and on site inspection sseern non typical for the area. The Lawson farnily WiSlIeS to proloct the value and usefulness of their own property now and in the future. I expect a written explanation of my families concerns in a reasonable 10 days. I. would also like to be informed when the projoct ja complete and has been signed off on by the City of Edmonds. Thank you. Sincerely, Phyllis Lawson RECEIVE[) OCT ?-,'- 2099 ENG WEERING DJVsfuij�