BLD20110380 Plan Review Comments #1.pdf
CE
ITY OF DMONDS
PLANREVIEWCOMMENTS
PLANNINGDIVISION
425.771.0220
DATE: May 31, 2011
TO: Hannah Allender, SHKS Architects
hannaha@shksarchitects.com
FROM: Kernen Lien, Associate Planner
RE: Plan Check BLD20110380
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Addition/Remodel @ 16917 76 Avenue West
On behalf of the Planning Division, I have reviewed the above building permit application.
During review of the subject submittal, it was found that the following information, corrections,
or clarifications need to be addressed. Please respond to the following items, so that I can
complete my review:
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Setbacks
1.: The property located at 16917 76 Avenue West is considered a corner lot
because the access easement south of the lot is meets the definition of a street
(ECDC 21.90.140) since is serves more the five lots. Since the property is a corner lot, the
setback from the access easement is the street setback for the RS-12 zone, which is 25ft
pursuant to ECDC 16.20.030.
The existing house currently sits within this setback area and would be considered a
nonconforming building pursuant to ECDC 17.40.020.A. Pursuant to ECDC 17.40.020.D.2,
nonconforming buildings may be maintained and expanded so long as any addition does not
expand any nonconforming aspect of the building. The proposed second floor addition is
within the street setback from the access easement and would be considered an expansion of
the nonconforming building because it is adding living area within the required setback
(ECDC Interpretation File No. 2003-2). As proposed, the addition is not compliant with the
City of Edmonds zoning regulations and cannot be approved by the Planning Division.
Please revise the plans so that any addition meets the current zoning setbacks for the
property.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Please make all submittals to a Development Services Permit Coordinator, Monday through
Friday, 8:00 am 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 425.771.0220 ext
1223.