12-0570 Plan Review Comments.pdfCITY OF EDMONDS • 121 5" AVENUE NORTH • EDMONDS, WA 98020
PHONE: 425.771.0220 • FAX: 425.771.0221 • WEB: www.edmondswa.gov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: PLANNING • BUILDING
July 19, 2012
Randy T. Burke
23605 1015t Ave. W
Edmonds, WA 98020
RE: PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS FOR PLAN CHECK # 2012-0570
RETAINING WALL/VIOLATION AT 23605 1015T AVE. W
Dear Mr. Burke,
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 in a written response:
1. True and accurate plot plan: Please submit a true and accurate plot plan using Handout B62 —
Retaining Wall (Item #5). Show all existing structures, porches, decks, fences, the required
setbacks for the RS-8 zone, etc.
2. Geotechnical report: As indicated on Handout B62 (Item #9), retaining walls in critical areas
require a geotechnical report prepared in accordance with ECDC 23.80. It is noted that this
site was originally determined to be a critical area waiver in 2002; however, this assessment
was updated given the changes to the critical area code in 2005. The updated assessment
(enclosed) shows a steep slope critical area on the northern portion of the subject lot.
All referenced code sections are available at the following website:
http://www.mrsc.org/mc/edmonds/`Edmondsnt.html.
Please submit three copies of your updated site plan (one being reduced size of 8.5" x 14" or
smaller) and two sets of any updated sheets of the building plans. Please make all submittals to a
Permit Coordinator, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please
contact me at (425) 771-0220.
On a separate note, operating a business out of a home in a single-family residential zone is a
regulated process according to the Home Occupation chapter of the Edmonds Community
Development Code (ECDC 20.20). Enclosed is a handout describing the regulation of such
businesses and an application for a business license. If you have any other questions about this
process, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 425-775-2525.
Sincerely,
Mike Clugston, AICP
Associate Planner
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