716 SE EVERETT MALL WAY ALWAYS SOMETHING THRIFT SHOP 2016-01-01 MF Import

Novembcr 2, 2012 Mr. Tony Lec Building Official City of Everen 3200 Cedar St. Everett, WA 98201 RG: 716 SE Evcrett Mall Way � JANKELSON LACEY PARTNERSHIP PO Box 98210 Lahc�vood, Washington 93496 (253) 405-0228 far (253) �89-0486 Debra Bryant ChicfAdministrativc Oflicc City of Everett 2930 Wetmore Avcnuc Everctt, WA 9820I Dcar Tony and Debra, This Ictter is to summarize my understanding of the steps fonvard which wcre mutually agecd as the means for resolving Ihe issues on this buitding. In the mccting yesterday I expressed to Debra and yourself that 1 appreciated the attention you have given this since I contacted you about the initial srop work order and unlawPul structure tag that was posted on the building. You havc bcen very responsive in sorting out thc facts and history and getting down to the few remaining issues, which are quite dilTerent than those originally posed. f do not agrcc with the characterization that work has been done in the building without a pertnit. To the contrary, I think the history shows that wc, as owners, who acquired the building in 2001, have becn extrcmely awarc ofdoing work only with permits, both is 2001 and 2008. As well as for the remodel/expansion on the Grocery Outlet [3uilding, this is part of our ownership of this parcel. I understand, as you do, that reconswcting hisrory that now dates back more than a decade is difficult and ihat Ciry records may not be complete regarding cenain work elements. Regardless of our difiercnt positions regarding the staWs of past permits, and ihe work done pursuant to lhem, I agree that it is time to movc forward and deal with the acwal few conditions in the building that are your concem. My understandings of these stcps are as follows: 1. We will arrenge to have a structural engineer review the "live load" capacity of the 5000 +/- square feet upper level, to determine if it meets the requirement to designate this area for "storage." So there is no misunderstanding, please send me the floor plan with the approximately 1000 square feet clearly designated. Secondly, we will have the structural engineer review the shear wall requirement on the lower level. 2. You will advise us of the maximum occupancy capacity of the upper level that would require only one set of stairs so that one set of stairs could be blocked off from use. 3. The shower on the upper Ievel will be removed and plumbing for the shower will be "capped ofY'. �i. If oniy one set of stairs will be required (item 2 above) we will "block" the larger set of stairs from use and make the necessary adjustments to the remaining stairs to meet code. 5. We will install "exit signs" in locations as directed (hard �vired with battery packs). 6. I believe that all exit doors presently have an "outward swing" but we will be sure that this is the case. Please let me know if 1 have covercd all itcros ll�at rcquire our attcntion, or if I have misunderstood any of thc abovc. M3