BLD20140023_StevesDeck.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
January 10, 2014
TO:
Howard Chermak, Chermak Construction, Inc./howard@chermak.com
RE:BLD 20140023
Planning Division comments for building permit file »Steves Deck & Patio
Greetings,
new deck and patio746 Edmonds Street
Thank you for submitting a building permit application for aat in the
RS-6
zone. 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 the Planning
Division review can continue.
1.Geotechnical Report:
The deck is proposed at the top of a steep slope. Please provide assurance from a
geotechnical engineer confirming that the proposal will not adversely impact the critical area and that the
project (including the weight of the hot tub) will meet the critical areas ordinance. With my review, I need to
make sure that the following criteria in ECDC 23.40.160 can be met:
ECDC 23.40.160 Review criteria.
A.Any alteration to a critical area, unless otherwise provided for in this title, shall be reviewed and approved, approved with
conditions, or denied based on the proposal’s ability to comply with all of the following criteria:
1.Theproposal minimizes the impact on critical areas in accordance with ECDC 23.40.120, Mitigation sequencing;
2.The proposal does not pose an unreasonable threat to the public health, safety, or welfare on or off the development proposal site;
3.The proposal is consistent with the general purposes of this title and the public interest;
4.Any alterations permitted to the critical area are mitigated in accordance with ECDC23.40.110, Mitigation requirements;
5.The proposal protects the critical area functions and values consistent with the best available science and results in no netloss of
critical area functions and values; and
6.The proposal is consistent with other applicable regulations and standards.
2.Setbacks:
Please revise the project so that it meets the required setbacks for the zone. The deck needs to be
at least 15’ from the south property line. The patio may be as close as 11’ from the south property line, per
ECDC 16.20.040.C. Please show these measurements on the site plan.
3.Hot Tub:
Please revise the scope of workto include the proposed hot tub.If the hot tub is over 3’ in height,
then it will need to meet setbacks (it will need to be located at least 15’ from the south property line). Please
provide the height of the hot tub. This may mean designing the proposal so that the hot tub is below grade
(under 3’) and therefore not considered a “structure.”
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Please submit a written response to the above, along with any revised plans to your Permit CoordinatorMarie
Harrison. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to working withyou 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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DevelopmentServices Department –Planning Division | 121 5Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 | 425.771.0220
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