06-116_HeathWall.doc
CE
ITY OF DMONDS
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121 5 Avenue North • Edmonds, WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
DSD: P•E•B
EVELOPMENT ERVICES EPARTMENTLANNING NGINEERING UILDING
Plan Review Comments
Clayton Yakubow
Master Decks
To:
18006 Amble Side Ct., Arlington WA 98223
Phone: 206.999.2208 / Fax: 425.355.3347
Date: April 26, 2006
Plan Check #06-116
Subject:
Eric & Stacy Heath: 8125 Frederick Place
Dear Mr. Yakubow:
I have reviewed the above building permit application for the Planning Division and it was found that the
following information, corrections, or clarifications will need to be addressed before review can continue:
Critical Areas:
1. The site is on or adjacent to both a geologically hazardous area and a stream
(Perrinville Creek). I have attached a map that shows the approximate location of 2-foot contours
taken from our LIDAR map, and also shows where the stream channel may be located. When sites
contain or are adjacent to critical areas, studies are required to ensure that the critical area and its
buffer will be protected from the project, and the report may also include mitigation for potential
impacts. Because the project is proposing to replace an existing rockery with a new retaining wall,
we could consider reviewing the project without requiring full studies. Please submit the following
so we can be assured that there will be no adverse impacts to the critical areas:
Geologically Hazardous Area:
a. Thank you for submitting a geotechnical report for construction
of the retaining wall. The Critical Areas chapter that addresses geologically hazardous areas
(ECDC 23.80) basically says that geologically hazardous areas can be altered, but we just need to
make sure that the project will not have any impacts to the stream below. Please have the
qualified geotechnical engineer submit a statement on the following items (#1-3):
ECDC 23.80.060.A
Alterations of geologically hazardous areas or associated buffers may only
occur for activities that:
1. Will not increase the threat of the geological hazard to adjacent properties beyond
predevelopment conditions;
2. Will not adversely impact other critical areas;
3. Are designed so that the hazard to the project is eliminated or mitigated to a level equal to or
less than predevelopment conditions; and
4. Are certified as safe as designed and under anticipated conditions by a qualified engineer or
geologist, licensed in the state of Washington.
Perrinville Creek:
b. Perrinville Creek is on/adjacent to the property. Normally, we would require
the applicant to hire a qualified biologist to flag/survey and classify the stream so that we know
exactly where it is and what size buffer to apply.
For this project, we may require less from the applicant because the scope of work is to replace
the existing rockery with a new retaining wall. I have attached a list of the qualified professionals
for your convenience. These are agencies that the City has already reviewed their qualifications
according to ECDC 23.40 and has determined that they are qualified professionals – you are not
required to choose from the list, it is just intended to make things easier for you because it may
reduce the chance of requiring a third party review. If you would like to hire someone who is not
on the list, we may require a statement on his or her qualifications, pursuant to ECDC 23.40.
Please have a qualified stream consultant review your proposal and submit a statement that
addresses the following code section, taken from ECDC 23.90 (Fish & Wildlife Habitat
Conservation Areas):
ECDC 23.90.040.B.1
b. The activity is designed so that it will not degrade the functions or values of the fish habitat or
other critical areas;
e. Any impacts to the functions or values of the fish and wildlife habitat conservation area are
mitigated in accordance with an approved critical areas report.
Thank you for your cooperation. Please make all submittals to the Development Services Permit
Coordinator Monday through Friday, 9am to noon or 1pm to 4pm. If you have any questions, please do
not hesitate to contact me at (425) 771-0220, extension 1778. I look forward to working with you on this
project.
Sincerely,
CITY OF EDMONDS
Gina Coccia, Planner
Stream Consultants: CITY OF EDMONDS
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Associated Earth Sciences, Inc. Raedeke Associates, Inc.
911 5th Ave. Ste. 100 5711 NE 63rd St.
Kirkland, WA 98033 Seattle, WA 98115
(425) 827-5424 (206) 525-8122
B-Twelve Associates, Inc. RH2 Engineering, Inc.
1103 West Meeker St. 12100 NE 195th St. Ste. 100
Kent, WA 98032 Bothell, WA 98011
(253) 859-0515 (425) 951-5310
Cooke Scientific Services, Inc. Roy F. Weston, Inc.
919 NE 71st St. 190 Queen Anne Ave. N Ste. 200
Seattle, WA 98115 Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 525-5105 (206) 521-7600
Entranco Shapiro and Associates, Inc.
10090 NE 8th Ste. 300 101 Yesler Wy. Ste. 400
Bellevue, WA 98004 Seattle, WA 98104
(425) 454-5600 (206) 624-9190
HDR Engineering, Inc. URS Corporation
500 108th Ave. NE Ste. 1200 2401 4th Ave. Ste. 808
Bellevue, WA 98004 Seattle, WA 98121
(425) 453-1523 (206) 674-1800
Krazan & Associates Wetland Resources, Inc.
19501 144th NE #F-300 9505 19th Ave. SE Ste. 106
Woodinville, WA 98072 Everett, WA 98208
(425) 485-5519 (425) 337-3174
Landau Associates, Inc. Pentec Environmental
130 2nd Ave. S 120 Third Ave. S. Ste. 110
Edmonds, WA 98020 Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 778-0907 (425) 775-4682
Seattle office
1910 Fairview Ave. E
Seattle, WA 98102
fx 206.328.5581