BLD2011099 Plan Review Comments #2.pdf
CE
ITY OF DMONDS
PLANREVIEWCOMMENTS
PLANNINGDIVISION
425.771.0220
DATE: March 3, 2011
TO: Chris Kirk
stjosephconstruction@hotmail.com
FROM: Kernen Lien, Associate Planner
RE: Plan Check BLD20110099
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Corpus Christi Chapel Sidewalk Replacement, 204 6 Ave N, Edmonds
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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Handrail
1.: The Corpus Christi Chapel at 204 6 Avenue North is located with the RM-1.5
zone which has a proscribed street setback of 15 feet. The chapel is well within the required
zoning setbacks and is considered a nonconforming building pursuant to Edmonds
Community Development Code (ECDC) 17.40.020. Expansion of nonconforming structures
is prohibited, while ordinary maintenance and repair of nonconforming structures are
permitted as are alterations required to meet health and safety regulations. With the
replacement of the ramp, the church is proposing to install a new guard rail the length of the
ramp and on the porch. The installation of this guardrail would be consideration an
expansion of a nonconforming structure. Previously, I indicated the building code requires a
handrail along ramps with a six inch or greater rise. Upon review of the application, the
Building Division determined that handrails are not required by the building code. Since the
handrails are not required by the building code, they cannot be permitted since they would
expand the nonconformity of the structure. Please revise the plans to eliminate the guard
rails from the project.
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.