2008-0319_NordicCenter.pdf
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: PD
EVELOPMENTERVICESEPARTMENTLANNINGIVISION
June 4, 2008
Megumi Matsumura
CDA + Pirscher Architects
20011 Ballinger Way NE #200
Shoreline WA 98155
Phone: 206.368.9668 | Email: megumim@cdaarch.com
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RE: BLD-2008-0319 – Nordic Center Mixed Use @ 310 5 Avenue South (BD2 Zone)
Dear Applicant,
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. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to working with you on this project.
Please provide a written response to the items mentioned below…
1.Height Calculations:
Please confirm that the height calculations shown on the site plan have been derived
based on the following definition of height:
ECDC 21.40.030 Height.
A. Height means the average vertical distance, from the average level of the undisturbed soil of the site covered by a structure, to the highest
point of the structure. (See subsection (C) of this section for exceptions to this rule.)
B. “Average level” shall be determined by averaging elevations of the downward projections of the four corners of the smallest rectangle
which will enclose all of the building, excluding a maximum of 30 inches of eaves. If a corner falls off the site, its elevation shall be the
average elevation of the two points projected downward where the two sides of the rectangle cross the property line. (See subsection (C)(1)
of this section for exceptions to this rule.)
Because no setbacks are required, I realize you’re building almost to the property lines, but it looks like the
height rectangle points were taken from the property corners instead of the smallest rectangle enclosing all of
the building. Please verify, and revise the site plan and elevations, if necessary.Please also note if moving the
four corners of the height rectangle in a few inches results in the elevation points remaining exactly the same.
2.Street Tree:
I’m checking with the Parks & Recreation Department to determine the exact species of the
existing street tree; the required species shown on the Streetscape Plan is Acer rubrum ‘Scarsen’ (Scarlet
Sentinel Maple) so please plan on using this species for the new street tree (unless I hear otherwise from P&R).
3.Mechanical Equipment:
I didn’t notice any rooftop mechanical equipment on your elevations – please
confirm. Please know that any future rooftop mechanical equipment will not only need to be screened from
view, but will also need to remain under the height limit.
Sincerely,
Gina Coccia, Associate Planner
Phone: 425.771.0220, x 1778 | Email: coccia@ci.edmonds.wa.us
cc: BLD-2008-0319
Please provide a written response to the items mentioned above. Also, please redline your plans to reflect any changes – or, if you are submitting
new plans, please submit three site plans (one must be reduced size) and two sets of the changed pages of the plans. Please make all submittals
to the Development Services Permit Coordinator (Marie Harrison) Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm (except Wednesdays). All Edmonds
Community Development Code (ECDC) citations can be found on the City of Edmonds website: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.
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