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Taylor, Kathleen<br />
From:<br />
Rob Michel [Rob@michelproperties.com]<br />
Sent:<br />
Thursday, November 06, 2008 2:47 PM<br />
To:<br />
Taylor, Kathleen<br />
Cc:<br />
Chave, Rob; Dwight McGrew; Bowman, Duane<br />
Subject: Re: Affidavit - Plan Check #2008-0474<br />
Hi Kathleen:<br />
Thank you for the response.<br />
We will elect not to submit the statement.<br />
Best regards.<br />
Rob<br />
On Nov 6, 2008, at 2:28 PM, Taylor, Kathleen wrote:<br />
> Hi Rob,<br />
><br />
> So nice to hear from you. I am doing well, and I trust you are also.<br />
><br />
> What I referred to in my memo as an 'affidavit' is actually a<br />
> 'statement'. The affidavit for an approved ADU is different. The<br />
> purpose of the 'statement' is just to confirm that the property owner<br />
> understands what is involved, if they choose to use the area as an ADU<br />
> in the future. As you have designed the lower level, the plans<br />
> indicate<br />
> a 'hobby area' where a kitchen could go. I realize that at this<br />
> time it<br />
> is not your intention to use the basement as an ADU, but by recording<br />
> the requested 'statement on ADU's', future owners will be made aware<br />
> that it is not an approved ADU and they would need to obtain the<br />
> required permit(s), in order for it to function as an ADU.<br />
><br />
> However, the ECDC does not require that you sign and record the<br />
> 'statement'. Therefore, issuance of the building permit will not be<br />
> delayed by choosing not to submit the 'statement'.<br />
><br />
> Kathleen Taylor<br />
> Associate Planner<br />
> City of Edmonds Planning Division<br />
> taylor@ci.edmonds.wa.us<br />
> ph 425.771.0220 ext. 1330<br />
> fax 425.771.0221<br />
><br />
><br />
><br />
> -----Original Message-----<br />
> From: Rob Michel [mailto:Rob@michelproperties.com]<br />
> Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 4:44 PM<br />
> To: Taylor, Kathleen<br />
> Cc: Chave, Rob; Dwight McGrew<br />
> Subject: Affidavit - Plan Check #2008-0474<br />
><br />
><br />
> Hi Kathleen:<br />
> I hope things are going well with you!<br />
><br />
> Thank you for your review comments of November 5, 2008.<br />
><br />
> According to ECDC 20.21.025(1) An affidavit is only required if you<br />
> are applying for an ADU. Please provide the ECDC that requires an<br />
> affidavit for our permit for a single family residence.<br />
> As you know the code requires we build according to the approved<br />
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drawings. If we don't, we do not get an occupancy permit.<br />
> Plain and simple. No need for an affidavit.<br />
><br />
> Please provide the ECDC or revise your plan review comments. Thank<br />
> you.<br />
><br />
> Best Regards,<br />
> Rob<br />
><br />
><br />
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