07-0878 Plan Review Comments (2).pdfCITY OF EDMONDS • 121 5th AVENUE NORTH • EDMONDS, WA 98020
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: PLANNING • ENGINEERING • BUILDING
September 19, 2007
Brad Minogue
Email: canada169@comcast.net
RE: PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS FOR PLAN CHECK # 2007-0878
PARKER ADDITION/REMODEL AT 403 3RD AVENUE NORTH
Dear Mr. Minogue:
I have reviewed the above building permit application for the Planning Division. Before I can
sign off on the permit, however, the following information needs to be clarified:
1. Accessory Dwelling Unit Statement: From reviewing the floor plans, the main
kitchen is to be located on the second floor of the structure. However, the first floor
plan also indicates a ‘wet bar’ containing a sink and cabinetry which could fairly easily
be converted to a kitchen. As a result, since the first floor could potentially be used as
separate living facilities from the second floor, a statement must be recorded at the
County indicating that the current homeowner is aware that an Accessory Dwelling
Unit (ADU) permit would be needed to allow that use. Even if the lower floor is not
intended to serve as an ADU today, recording the statement informs future owners of
the property about the need to obtain an ADU permit if that use is ever desired for the
space.
Attached is the City’s ADU handout as well as the statement that must be recorded at
the County. Please have the property owner review and sign the statement. Note that
signatures must be notarized and signed in black ink. Also note that due to the
County’s restrictions on margins, the statement must be printed on legal sized paper
with a 3” top margin and 1” side and bottom margins. You may either record the
statement at the County on your own for $40 (and provide a County-stamped and
accepted copy to the City), or you may submit it to the City to record for you for $55
(the County’s $40 recording fee plus a $15 City surcharge).
Please make any submittals to Theresa Umbaugh, your Development Services Permit
Coordinator, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm daily, except Wednesdays when the office is closed. If you
have any questions, please contact me at (425) 771-0220, ext. 1330.
Sincerely,
Mike Clugston, Planner
Development Services Department