Tracy Heim email chain (2).docxTracy,
I spoke with Mike, he (and Engineering) will review your info on resubmittal. If the information they need is not included, it will go back to you again to correct.
Denise
From: Tracy M. Heims <tracy@apexjuris.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 11:47 PM
To: Nelson, Denise <Denise.Nelson@edmondswa.gov>
Cc: Ayda Heims <aydabs@gmail.com>; Johns, Kristin <Kristin.Johns@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Re: PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
Denise,
I just went through all the docs again. Recent changes.
Removed Spiral staircase.
Site plan.
I had already included a 1”:20’ scaled picture in the earlier submission. It is a drawing of the deck and the property line and it is to scale. The property itself is too large to
do its entirety to scale, so I just did the deck and property line. Let me know if you need the house, the pond, the drive, or what else needs to be included to scale. Not sure why
as you have all the tax parcel info already.
Minimum setback was already shown in the previously submitted drawings.
Upper and lower deck edges. Honestly, seems obvious from the drawings, but I labeled them.
Upper deck footings were already shown.
Lower deck footings. Decking is not removed and the deck is just barely off the ground so not sure where all the footings are. The lower deck was built on 2x8 joists, 16 OC, also already
included in the previous submissions.
Please let me know before Friday if there is anything else that requires submission.
Tracy M Heims
206-499-0414
From: "Nelson, Denise" <Denise.Nelson@edmondswa.gov>
Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 10:55 AM
To: "Tracy M. Heims" <tracy@apexjuris.com>
Cc: Ayda Heims <aydabs@gmail.com>, "Johns, Kristin" <Kristin.Johns@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: RE: PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
Tracy,
Possibly you did not look at the plan review comments I sent on Monday? The letter explains the need for all the items we requested.
I have attached a copy to this email. Please address the issues, and resubmit the new plans.
Please read the attached and email me back if it is still unclear.
Denise
From: Tracy M. Heims <tracy@apexjuris.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 10:46 AM
To: Nelson, Denise <Denise.Nelson@edmondswa.gov>
Cc: Ayda Heims <aydabs@gmail.com>; Johns, Kristin <Kristin.Johns@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Re: PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
Denise,
I did not see anything that needs re-submitting and again, not sure why it needs to reviewed again. This is the same deck that was approved five years ago by the previous owners only
then they put down old, used decking, which is why it rotted out in five years. Here are brief answers, but I have already submitted all of this:
1. Scope of work. AGAIN, I am replacing old rotted decking with new decking. I am replacing rotted poles and supports with new poles and supports, all detailed in the info I submitted
to the city, along with photos of where we are with the project before ceasing work once I was told that I needed a permit.
2. Site Plan. Already submitted. Don’t know what else is required. I submitted drawings of the deck, drawings of the job site, drawings of the property. I am building this myself.
I am not a contractor. I don’t have sophisticated computer tools to generate maps, graphs, or detailed drawings of the site. I am just replacing decking. Also, you have all the
drawings from the last permit application five years ago. I am not changing anything from that application. Just replacing.
3. Status of deck. I don’t know what this means either. The deck is partially ripped up and the posts for the upper deck have been replaced with new 4x4 pt posts on cement piers.
That is it. I stopped work when I found out about the permit. It is dangerous now, and was before I started, due to the rotted wood and bad supports. I just want to get this allowed
so that I can complete this and make my house safe for my family.
Please advise.
Tracy
On Oct 10, 2018, at 7:53 AM, Nelson, Denise <Denise.Nelson@edmondswa.gov> wrote:
Good Morning,
No, the permit has not been issued. There are comments from planning that need to be addressed. Please address all 3 items in the review letter: 1) Scope of work. 2) Site Plan and 3)
Status of deck.
Please resubmit the appropriate info in duplicate and we can put it back in for another review. Also, engineering has not completed their review as they need an accurate site plan to
do so.
Decks valuations are determined by size, a 1000 sq. foot deck is valued at $20.00 per square foot.
Here is a breakdown of the charges:
$35.00 Technology Fee
$427.00 Permit Fee
$278.00 Plan Review Fee
$6.50 State Building Code Surcharge
Also, to define: “New Decking” is the replacement products on deck, “adding” is the railing etc.
I hope this info helps understand the process. Please call after 1:00 today if you wish to discuss further.
Thank you,
Denise Nelson
Permit Coordinator
City of Edmonds
121 5th Ave North, 2nd floor
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425)771-0220
Development Services Hours:
Monday & Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
WEDNESDAYS (counter) hours are 8:30-Noon Thursday & Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
There is a 3% fee for all credit cards
From: Tracy M. Heims <tracy@apexjuris.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 10:58 PM
To: Nelson, Denise <Denise.Nelson@edmondswa.gov>
Cc: Ayda Heims <aydabs@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
Denise,
This does not make sense to me.
Was the permit issued or not?
If yes, how do I know that?
If no, what do I need to do to complete the process?
Why is this permit so expensive? I am replacing existing decking. The previous permit, pulled in 2012, to enlarge the deck and reduce, was around $200. Why is this one almost $800
5 years later???
Where did you come up with the $20,000 valuation? I purchased all materials for less than $7,000 and I am going to do the labor myself. Maybe $10,000 total.
I am not changing anything on the decking. I am replacing old, rotted decking and reinforcing the upper deck by replacing the original 2x4 posts and the rotted upper decking. All was
previously existing and your office previously approved the decking that was done in 2012. Your description says new decking and adding to old deck. I am not adding to the old deck.
I am replacing old wood and replacing old, rotted supports. Please give me a call to discuss as to how I move forward with this extremely simple, but important project. I need
to get this completed asap as I have my elderly parents (both 85 yo) living with me, along with my 7 year old daughter. It is extremely dangerous to not have this completed.
Tracy
206-499-0414
On Oct 8, 2018, at 3:28 PM, Nelson, Denise <Denise.Nelson@edmondswa.gov> wrote:
Hello,
Attached is our Consolidated Plan Review Cover Letter with instructions on how to obtain department review status and/or comments that need to be addressed.
Thank you,
Denise Nelson
Permit Coordinator
City of Edmonds
121 5th Ave North, 2nd floor
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425)771-0220
Development Services Hours:
Monday & Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
WEDNESDAYS (counter) hours are 8:30-Noon Thursday & Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
There is a 3% fee for all credit cards
<Plan_Review_Comment_Cover_Letter_BLD20181251.pdf>