BLD20110602 Plan Review Comments #2(1).pdf
CE
ITY OF DMONDS
PLANREVIEWCOMMENTS
PLANNINGDIVISION
425.771.0220
DATE: August 30, 2011
TO: Robert Kroese
bobk@pkjb.com
FROM: Kernen Lien, Associate Planner
RE: Plan Check BLD20110602
Goodwill Tenant Improvements @ 10117 Edmonds Way
On behalf of the Planning Division, I have reviewed the August 25, 2011 resubmittal of the
above building permit application. During review of the subject resubmittal, 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: New comments are in red.
Security Fence
1.:Comment addressed.
Landscaping Plan
2.: The proposal includes modifying and adding some landscaping within
the parking lot and donation area. Please provide a landscape plan consistent with the
requirements of Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) 20.13.010
(http://www.mrsc.org/mc/edmonds/Edmonds20/Edmonds2013.html#20.13).
Thank you for submitting a landscape plan.
The site plans indicate that 75 parking spaces will be provided at the Goodwill site.
ECDC 20.13.030.E.1.c provides the following guidance on the amount of Type V
landscaping that is required in parking areas:
If the parking area contains more than 50 but less than 100 parking spaces, the director
– or his designee – shall determine the required amount of landscaping by interpolating
between 17.5 and 35 square feet for each parking stall proposed. The area must be
landscaped as described in subsection (E)(2) of this section.
Since 75 parking spaces is the midpoint between 50 and 100, 26.25 square feet of
landscaping (the midpoint between 17.5 and 35 square feet) is required for each parking
space; which results in 1968.75 square feet of Type V landscaping being required for the
parking area. The site plan indicates that parking lot area will provide 780.52 square feet of
landscaping (including the two areas of Type II landscaping on both ends of the donation
area). This is well short of the required landscaping; however, there appears to be some
opportunities for improving the landscaping and bringing the amount closer to that required
by ECDC 20.13.030.E.1.c within the reconfigured areas of the parking lot.
Where the three ADA stalls are being added, there are a couple of areas that landscaping
could be added directly to the west of these stalls and the area south of the regular parking
stall in this area. Additionally, there appears to be a couple of areas where landscaping could
be added in the reconfigured parking area just west of the donation drop off area. These
areas are highlighted on the attached portion of the site plan. Please revise the landscape
plan to provide some additional Type V landscaping in these areas.
Also, a landscape maintenance bond is required according to ECDC 20.13.040. Please
submit and itemized cost estimate for the landscaping associated with this project. The
required maintenance bond with be for 15% of this estimate.
Signs
3.: Please note that a separate sign permit will be required for proposed signs on the site.
The subject property is located within the BN zone which pursuant to ECDC 20.60.025 is
allow a maximum total permanent sign area of one square foot of sign area for each lineal
foot of wall containing the main public entrance. The length of the wall containing the main
public entrance is 144 feet, which would allow a maximum of 144 square feet of sign for the
site. The boxed cabinet sign shown on the elevation views is 120 square feet. That would
leave 24 square feet for other signage on the site. Also please note conditions to internally
illuminated signs in the BN zone contained within ECDC 20.60.020.M
(http://www.mrsc.org/mc/edmonds/Edmonds20/Edmonds2060.html#20.60.020).Comment
still applies. Applicant acknowledged that a separate sign permit is required.
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.