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2�� �,�SHIiV0,<f;,`)7 <br /> Sound :: © y <br /> y d, tZ l yJ <br /> <,c 'o�'cru► o- ���:'' <br /> S <br /> August 25, 2022 ��> si®i,1�‘, , <br /> RE: Re-submittal Comments 8/25/22 <br /> Aaron Gay Basement Remodel <br /> Plan Check Number: BW2106-002, <br /> First Building Review April 13, 2022 <br /> Response comments are noted in font. <br /> General <br /> 1. The project includes a second kitchen in the Proposed Basement Plan on Sheet A-1. This is <br /> not allowed per the Planning regulations for a single-family residence. A second kitchen is <br /> allowed for an ADU, but the proposed scope does not state that the Basement area will be an <br /> ADU. The kitchen should be removed, or additional documentation including an updated <br /> application with the appropriate project scope should be submitted for review. Contact Planning <br /> for additional information. No ADU is proposed as noted on Sheet A-0, General Notes. Kitchen <br /> preparation appliances have been removed from the plan set. See Sheet A-1, Flag Note 3/A-1 <br /> Architectural <br /> 1. The Basement level should be provided with a means of egress. Either the interior or exterior <br /> stairway may be used to satisfy this requirement; egress shall not be through the garage. <br /> Details for the construction should be included. The stair rise and run, and width, should be <br /> I <br /> specified. A section showing the headroom clearances should be provided. Landing and <br /> handrails should be provided. Structural, modifications may be required.q Note that if the project <br /> does not include creating an ADU exceptions to current code reuirements may be applied, <br /> including reducing the rise and run per IFC Section 1104.10; reductions and exceptions shall <br /> not apply to and ADU. See Sections R311.1 and R311.7. The basement was originally <br /> li constructed with two exit stairways as shown on Sheet A-1. <br /> 2. The type of basement egress windows should be specified and shown to provide the <br /> 7minimum required dimensions and open area. See Section R310.2.1. Both the existing and new <br /> bedroom windows will be 3x4 vertical slide with code required openings. See Sheet A-1, Flag <br /> Note 3/A-2. <br /> /3. The door between the dwelling and garage should specify a closer. See Section R302.5.1. A <br /> closure will be added to the existing door. See Sheet A-1, Flag Note 3/A-3 <br /> 4. The Framing Plan on Sheet A-3 should specify the minimum clearance(s) under the existing <br /> ,/ beams. The minimum clearances are required to comply with Section R301.5. See new section <br /> F, Sheet A-4 for existing clearance beneath exn_osed beams, <br /> SOUND INVESTIGATIVE ENGINEERS, LLC <br /> 33412 E Lk Holm Dr SE <br /> Auburn, WA 98092 <br /> (206) 255-0896 <br />