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Plan to Permit, LLC
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george@PlanToPermit.com
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May 22, 2018
PROJECT NARRATIVE
Seminoff Variance at 220 Lind Ave SW (184720-0005)
1. Project name, size and location of site: The Seminoff Variance, requests street setbacks reduced to 10 feet, on a
4,543 square foot lot, located at 220 Lind Ave SW. The site is also identified by King County Department
Assessment’s parcel identification number 184720-0005.
2. Land use permits required for proposed project: The only known land use permit required is a variance.
3. Zoning designation of the site and adjacent properties: The site, and adjacent properties to the east, south and
west, are zoned R8. The property to the north is zoned R10.
4. Current use of the site and any existing improvements: The site is currently vacant.
5. Special site features (i.e. wetlands, water bodies, steep slopes): The site has an average slope of 22%.
6. Statement addressing soil type and drainage conditions: Below 8 to 10 inches the soil type is Tukwila Formation.
The bedrock deposits encountered by the geotechnical engineer are not likely a suitable infiltration receptor due
to the high silt content and high density. This information is based on the report by Associated Earth Sciences,
dated March 7, 2018.
7. Proposed use of the property and scope of the proposed development: The proposed use of the property is a
single family residence. The scope of the proposal is a variance for reduced setbacks, to construct one house.
8. For plats indicate the proposed number, net density and range of sizes (net lot area) of the new lots: No plat or
additional lots are proposed.
9. Access is currently proposed from SW 2nd Place, which is on the south side of the lot.
10. Proposed off-site improvements (i.e. installation of sidewalks, fire hydrants, sewer main, etc.): Off -site
improvements includes driveway to the existing asphalt on SW 2nd Place, a walkway from the asphalt in Lind
Avenue to the front door, a water line, a side sewer, and storm water improvements to serve the lot.
11. Total estimated construction cost and estimated fair market value of the proposed project: The estimated
construction cost and fair market value is $320,000.
12. Estimated quantities and type of materials involved if any fill or excavation is proposed: 400 cubic yard of
existing native soil are estimated to be excavated for the foundation. No fill is currently anticipated.
13. Number, type and size of any trees to be removed: Two Maple trees (10” and 14” DBH) are anticipated to be
removed.
14. Explanation of any land to be dedicated to the City: No land is anticipated to be dedicated to the City.
15. Any proposed job shacks, sales trailers, and/or model homes: No job shack, sales trailer, or model is anticipated.
16. Any proposed modifications being requested (include written justification): Written justification is provided as a
separate document.