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CITY OF EDMONDS
121 5TH AVENUE NORTH • EDMONDS, WA 98020 ^ (425) 771-0220 • FAX (425) 771-0221
Website: www.d.edmonds.wa.us
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Planning ® Building . Engineering
October 24, 2006
Jon Kvernmo
P.O. Box 3121
Everett, WA 98213
GARY HAAKENSON
MAYOR
RE: Permit #bld20060184, 17008 77th PI W - Driveway Slope Exceeding 20%
Dear Mr. Kvernmo,
This letter is being sent in response to your request to exceed the maximum allowed
driveway slope of 20% for the lower half of the driveway, dated October 15, 2006.
Approval had previously been given to exceed a driveway slope of 14%. The City's
inspector performed a form inspection, prior to pour, and found the driveway slope would
be at 19.5%, which was acceptable through the previous approval. I understand however,
when the driveway was poured a swale was created at the base of the drive which
increased the slope of the lower half of the driveway to about 21-22%.
The City's inspector made a subsequent site visit to witness maneuverability of a vehicle
on the driveway. It was found that due to the swale in the driveway that a vehicle similar
to a sedan would bottom out when entering and exiting the garage.
For this reason, your request to exceed the maximum allowed slope of 20% is being
denied. As advised by the inspector, please remove and replace the driveway to meet
City code requirements.
If you have any questions regarding these requirements please feel free to contact Jeanie
McConnell at 425-771-0220, ext. 1338.
Sincerely,
K. GEBERT, P.E.
CITY ENGINEER
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