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October 21, 2008
CITY OF EDMONDS
121 5TH AVENUE NORTH • EDMONDS, WA 98020 • (425) 771-0220 • FAX (425) 771-0221
Website: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Planning • Building • Engineering
Kent & Anne Ramsden
2222092 nd Ave W
Edmonds, WA 98020
RE: Ramsden Short Plat @ 22220 92nd Ave W (S-200862).
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Ramsden:
GARY HAAKENSON
MAYOR
You have submitted an application for "Preliminary Review" of a two -lot short subdivision for
your property at 22220 92"d Ave W, which is located in the Single -Family Residential (RS -8)
zone (known as the "Ramsden Short Plat, " file number S-2008-62). I am the Planner assigned
to your project. This letter is to inform you that additional information is requested at this time
in order to continue Preliminary Review of the application. Note that the comments provided
below are based upon review of the Preliminary Plans for the subject short plat. Please respond
in writing to the following items and make changes, as appropriate, on the Preliminary Short Plat
map.
Please provide the followinz additional information so Preliminary Review can continue:
1. Planning Division Comments:
a. Please add the file number S-2008-62 to the face of the map.
b. Please provide the "lot coverage" (ECDC 21.15.110) for the existing house that is to
remain on Lot 1. The maximum lot coverage in this zone is 35% of the net lot area.
c. Please provide the gross and net area of Lot 2.
d. Please show the setback lines required by the RS -8 zoning (ECDC 16.20.030) on the
preliminary short plat map.
e. It appears that the existing rockeries would be located within the setbacks for the RS -8
zone. Rockeries three feet or greater in height are required to meet the zoning setbacks.
You may chose to remove the rockeries, or apply for a modification request consistent
with ECDC 20.75.075. See page 4 of the enclosed Short Subdivision Submittal
Requirements handout.
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f. Also note the existing shop and carport on Lot 2 will have to be removed prior to final
plat approval. These must be removed because lots in RS zones cannot have a stand
alone accessory structure and as shown on the preliminary short plat map, the structure
would be blocking the proposed access to Lot 2.
g. The preliminary short plat map indicates that approximately 2500 square feet of new
impervious surface area would be added. Please indicate the amount cut and fill that
would be required by this proposal.
h. Please review and respond to the comments made by the Engineering Division (below
and attached).
2. Engineering Division Comments: Please review the following comments from the
Engineering Division and respond, through me, at your earliest convenience. Please contact
Jeanie McConnel at 425.771.0220 if you have any questions. Note that the applicant will be
required to submit civil engineering plans to the City for review and approval after receiving
preliminary short plat approval from the Planning Division.
a. The proposed 15' joint access & utility easement does not encompass the entire paved
driveway approach. Please revise the plans to show removal of portions of the existing
asphalt driveway or to show additional easement area in those areas where there is
potential for lots 1 and 2 to access the existing asphalt driveway.
b. In accordance with Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) Chapter 18.90,
sidewalks are required as a condition of short plat approval. Please resubmit plans
showing the proposed sidewalk.
c. Show the location of existing and proposed underground utility (phone, power, gas,
cable) lines and water service lines adjacent to or within the proposed subdivision.
Where any utility service for Lot 2 crosses over Lot 1, an easement shall be provided.
All proposed easement areas shall be shown on the short subdivision plan.
d. It does not appear as though discharge of on-site impervious surface runoff to a City
storm system is possible. Therefore, construction of a storm detention system at the
subject property may not be feasible. An alternate drainage proposal may need to be
provided for review and approval. Please contact Storm Water Engineer Jerry Shuster for
alternative options. Jerry can be reached by e-mail at shuster@ci.edmonds.wa.us or by
phone at 425.771.0220.
e. Provide a letter of preliminary approval from Olympic View Water and Sewer District
allowing connection to the water and sewer system as they are the water and sewer utility
purveyor for the subject property.
2. Fire Department Comments: Please review the following comments from the Fire
Department and respond, through me, at your earliest convenience. Please contact acting
Fire Marshall Mike Smith at 425.771.0215 if you have any questions.
a. Please show the two closest fire hydrants to the property and their distances from the
easement drive to Lot 2.
After the above comments are responded to, staff will review them for compliance. Once we
have determined that your project can move forward, I will initiate the two-week comment
period. After the comment period ends, I will work on my staff report, which will, be issued and
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mailed to parties of record. After your project receives preliminary approval, there is a two week
appeal period — the conclusion of this period is called "Preliminary Approval." If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 425.771.0220, extension 1223, or via email at
lien@ci.edmonds.wa.us. Thank you for your interest in development in the City of Edmonds — I
look forward to working with you on this project.
Si erely,
4
ernen Lien
Associate Planner
P.S. -- Please feel free to view the status ofyour permit, and associated documents, online: (1) Go to the City's
website (www.ci. edmonds.wa.us) and click on the tab "Quick Links, " which will have a drop down menu — click on
"Online Permit Information. " (2) Click on "Search for Permit" and (3) type in the complete file number with no
spaces or dashes (PLN20080062). From here, you will be able to obtain general information and also view
associated files.
Enc: Memo from the Engineering Division
Short Subdivision Submittal Requirements
CC: The West Group, Agent
File 5-2008-62
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