BLD20120744_PirzadehArbors-2nd.pdf
CITY OF EDMONDS
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121 5Avenue North,Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.EdmondsWA.gov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICESDEPARTMENT•PLANNING DIVISION
DATE:August 13, 2013
TO:Dave Pirzadeh / dandm10@comcast.net
BLD20120744
RE:Planning Division comments for file »Pirzadeh Arbors
Greetings,
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Street SW
arbors/porticos7409 228in
Thank you for submitting a building permit application forat
RS-8
thezone. I have re-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
the Planning Division review can continue.
1.Setbacks:
All structures, including posts, must remain at least 25’ from your south and west property
lines, as well as at least 7.5 feet from your north and east property lines. Unfortunately, it appears as
though the proposed arbor structures are located closer than 25’ from the west property line.I cannot
approve a proposal to locate a structure in the setback. Please either remove the structures or apply
for and obtain a variance. A variance is a special land use process that takes approximately 4 months
and $1540 with no guarantee of approval. I’m enclosing some information on our variance process.
Although I don’t recommend that you apply for a variance (because they are extremely difficult to
obtain), I’d be happy to go over our code with you.
NEW 08/13/13:Unfortunately,the proposed “porticos”meet the definitionof “building”per ECDC
21.10.040 because they have a roof. Buildings and structures must meet the required setbacks.
Please revise the plans so that all building or structures meet therequired setbacks orapply for and
obtain a variance.Again, I’d be happy to answer any questions about our codes and processes.
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Please submit a written response to the above, along with any revised plansto your Permit Coordinator
Marie Harrison. All code citations can be found at:www.EdmondsWA.gov.If you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to working with you on this project.
Sincerely,
Gina Janicek::
Associate Planner
City of Edmonds Development Services Department
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121 5Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
425.771.0220 x 1778 | gina.janicek@edmondswa.gov
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