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PLANN/NG ANO Allan Gillen <br /> COA�I/HUN/TY DEf/ELOPA�IENT Director <br /> ETT <br /> Seplember 8, 2004 <br /> Craig DilworthlCarolyn Rygg I ,.:,� ���� v � D <br /> 3225 Sliore Avenue �� u <br /> Everett, WA 98203 SEP i• 8 2004 <br /> RE: 3301 Shore Avenue Deck Addition <br /> .................. ............... ............. <br /> CITY OF EVERETT <br /> Dear Mr. Dilworth and Ms. Rygg: EnpineetinplPnhiic Serv�ces <br /> This letter is in response to lhe letter the City received from you dated August 30, 2004 <br /> regarding a building addition occurring at 3301 Shore Avenue. The City lias prepared a <br /> response tor each of lhe three issues you have raised; ihese responses are outlined <br /> below. <br /> � Concern #1: Inadequate Exits. <br /> Findina: Tlie proposed deck is still under construction. The plans inilially approved <br /> by the Ciry provided for an entry into lhe house, however revised plans now show a <br /> direct access to grade from the deck. This obviates lhe 30"wide portion of deck <br /> (rom being a required means of egress. Since lhe required means o(egress does <br /> not pass tluougfi tliis portion o(the deck, lhere are no minimum widih requirements, <br /> and any re(erence to Chapter 10 does not apply. <br /> Conclusion: No code violalion exists. <br /> • Concern #2: The side deck exceeds 36" in height. <br /> Findina: Tlie grade under tlie northern deck wilhin tlie side yard setback slopes from <br /> Ihe high point lo lhe easl(approx 18" to grade), to the lowest point to the west <br /> (approx. 36" to grade). In question is only the leading edge of Ihe deck at the <br /> extreme western edge. Otherwise stated - the entire portion of the deck east of the <br /> western edge located within the side yard set back is well under the maximum <br /> allowabie heiglit of 3G". <br /> Exisling grade undcr tl�e extreme weslern edge cannot be unqueslionably <br /> detemiined al this time as it was necessarily disturbed for the construction of the <br /> footing. <br /> Measurements were re-taken on September 1, 2004; the height of lhe deck as built <br /> is well within prevailing construclion standards and accepted interpretations by the <br /> City of Everett. The fact that the westernmost edge could be measured at points to <br /> be marginally grealer than 36"is irrelevant. <br /> Conclusion: No code violations exist. <br /> EXHIBIT # L <br /> PAGE_L_OF� <br /> CITY OF EVERETT• 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite B-A • Everett, WA 98201 • (425) 257-8731 • Faic(425)257-8742 <br />