2000, 04-27 Driveway Slopes Correspondence .t,
Int
S P O K A N E •' '" F C O U N T -V-
DT-VISION
DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND ROADS A DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
William A.Johns,P.E.,County Engineer
April 27, 2000
CERTIFIED MAIL—RETURN RECEIPT
Doug Lehinger
13601 East 12th Avenue
Spokane, WA 99216
SUBJECT: P1752 - Eddie's Addition
Driveway Slopes on Lot 1, Block 2
Sir:
On September 17, 1996, we sent a letter via Certified Mail to you in which your approach permit to
12th Avenue for this Lot (Permit #95-FNA522) was revoked. This approach clearly does not meet
the standards and conditions that were printed on that permit. On April 19, 2000, our staff verified
the slope on the 12th Avenue approach. We found a vertical rise of 9'/2" in a 48-inch horizontal run.
The slope on this approach is approximately 20%, measured at the curbline. This location is well
within the public right-of-way for 12th Avenue. This slope clearly exceeds the 8% maximum slope
allowed within the right-of-way in Urban Areas.
On October 24, 1997, you obtained a permit for an approach on Avalon Road(Permit#97-FNA697).
On April 19, 2000, our staff verified the slope on the Avalon approach, and found a vertical rise of
5'/2" in a 48-inch horizontal run. The slope on this approach is approximately 11'/2%, measured at the
curbline. This location is well within the public right-of-way for Avalon Road. This slope also clearly
exceeds the 8% maximum slope allowed within the right-of-way in Urban Areas.
The Avalon Road approach permit conditions also clearly require that the existing approach to 12th
Avenue be closed, once the Avalon Road approach is completed. It appears, from our recent site
visit,that the 12th Avenue approach is still in use, much less closed.
In accordance with Spokane County Code, Section 9.40.050, I am directing that you remove the 12th
Avenue approach from within the public right-of-way, and restore the 12th Avenue curbline no later
than June 30, 2000. The County will install a barricade at that approach if the work necessary to
remove the approach and restore the public right-of-way is not completed by that date.
1026 W. Broadway Ave. • Spokane, WA 99260-0170 • (509)477-3600 FAX: (509) 477-7655(2nd Floor)477-7478 (3rd Floor) • TDD: (509)477-7133
Doug Lehinger
P1752-Eddie's Addition
Driveway Slopes on Lot 1,Block 2
April 26,2000
Page 2 of 2
I am further directing that the Avalon approach be constructed to County Standards no later than
June 30, 2000. The portion of the Avalon driveway approach within the public right-of-way shall have
a slope of no greater than 8% (approximately 3/4"in 10"). The portion of the driveway located outside
the public right of way should not be sloped more than 12%, but the slope shall not exceed 14%
(approximately 1-3/8" in 10") outside the public right-of-way. Again, the County will install a
barricade at that location if the required work is not completed by that date.
The County will send an invoice to you for any and all expenses involved in this issue. If you have
any questions in this matter, please contact Ed Parry at 456-3600. Thank you.
Sincer ly,
William A. Johns, 6: .
Spokane County Engineer
Spokane County Commissioner Phil Harris
Spokane County Public Works Director:Gary Oberg
Spokane County Engineer's Office:Bill Hemmings,P.E.
Ed Parry,P.E.
Sylvia Lightfoot
Spokane County Prosecutor's Office:James Emacio
Spokane County Department of Building and Planning:Jeff Fony
Craig Catlow, 1625 S.Ridgemont,Veradale,WA 99037
Dan Lambert,3714 Eastl9th,Spokane,WA 99223
James Womble, 13616 East 12th Avenue,Spokane,WA 99216
project file
OFFICE OF SPOKANE COUNTY ENGINEER
1026 W. BROADWAY• SPOKANE, WASHINGTON 99260
PHONE (509) 456-3606
PERMIT TO PERFORM WORK ON COUNTY ROAD eRIGHT-OF-WA FNA522rmit # 95 -
JUL 05 1995 THIS IS A
CRAIG CATLOW
1625 S RIDGEMONT
VERADALE WA 99037
The applicant hereby applies for permission to
CONSTRUCT URBAN APPROACH TO RELOCATED RESIDENCE AT 13602 E 12TH AVE, Ll,
B2 , EDDIES ADDN. CONCRETE APPROACH, CURB DROP TO BE INSTALLED WHEN CURB
CONSTRUCTED.
Date work to start JUL 06 1995
The estimated time required for completion of the above work is 90 days
which the petitioner agrees to prosecute with all dilegence and speed with due
regard for the rights, interests and conveniences of the public .
Petitioner further agrees to perform the work in strict compliance with the provisions enumerated below and states that he
has read and will adhere to the general provisions applicable to permits contained on the reverse side of this form. The
undersigned guarantees that if the backfill, street surfacing or improvement fails within two years from the date of final
inspection by Spokane County, he shall pay the cost of the County for making repairs or restoration of the roadway and
improvements.In consideration of the granting of this permit it is agreed by the applicant that the County of Spokane and any
officer or employee thereof shall be saved harmless by the applicant from any liability of responsibility for any accident,loss
or damage to persons or property,happening or occurring as the proximate result of any of the work undertaken under the
terms of this application and the permit or permits which may be granted in response thereto,and that all of said liabilities are
hereby assumed by the applicant.It is further agreed that if any part of this installation interferes with the future use of the
highway by the general public,it must be removed or relocated as designated by the engineer at the expense of the permittee
or his successor in interest.
SIGNED
PERMIT
Subject to all the terms, conditions, and provisions written or printed below or on any part of this form.
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED the above applicant to:
PERFORM WORK TO COUNTY STANDARDS . ALL CURB DROPS WITHOUT APRONS, UNUSED
OR ABANDONED DRIVEWAYS - SHALL BE CLOSED WITH STANDARD CURB PRIOR TO
OCCUPANCY. DRIVEWAY GRADES WITHIN RIGHT OF WAY SHALL NOT EXCEED 8% IN
URBAN AREA, OR 2% IN RURAL AREAS . CHANGE IN GRADE : UPGRADE SHOULD NOT
EXCEED 12% WITHIN ANY 10 ' OF DISTANCE. DOWNGRADE SHOULD NOT EXCEED 8%
WITHIN ANY 10 ' OF DISTANCE. MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED GRADE FOR DRIVEWAY
OUTSIDE RIGHT OF WAY - 12% . MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE GRADE FOR DRIVEWAY OUTSIDE
RIGHT OF WAY - 14% .
Permit fee $ 10 Inspection fee $ 20 Total $ 30 Paid byBLDGS
This permit shall be void unless the work herein contemplated shall have been
completed before OCT 04 1995
INSPECTION REQUIRED —48 HOUR NOTICE REQUIRED
Call Permit Office 456-3606 to notify when work begins and schedule inspection.
COUNTY ENGINEER
BY DATE
It is the responsibility of the applicant to notify all utilities and private property owners when such property is liable to injury or
damage through the performance of the above work and the applicant shall make all necessary arrangements relative to the
protection of such property and/or utilities. Traffic control signing and barricades shall be furnished by Permittee in strict
conformance with"Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices".This permit must be available on the work site and is valid
only for the dates shown above.
ITII ITV nAMArF IS COSTLY—CALL BEFORE YOU DIG—456-8000
OF ;E OF SPOKANE COUNTY ENGIE ER
1026 W. BROADWAY • SPOKANE, WASHINGTON 99260
PHONE (509) 456-3606
PERMIT TO PERFORM WORK ON COUNTY ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
10/24/1997 PERMIT # 97-FNA697
DOUG LEHINGER
13601 E 12TH AVE
SPOKANE WA 99216
(509)928-5578
THE APPLICANT HEREBY APPLIES FOR PERMISSION TO
CONSTRUCT URBAN APPROACH TO EXISTING RESIDENCE AT 13601 E 12TH AVE, SUBDIVISION:
EDDIE'S ADD, CONCRETE APPROACH, OFF OF AVALON CT. EXISTING APPROACH ON 12TH AVE
TO BE CLOSED WITH CURB WHEN APPROACH ON AVALON IS COMPLETE. ROLLED CURB
DATE WORK TO START 10/28/1997
THE ESTIMATED TIME REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION OF THE ABOVE WORK IS 250 DAYS WHICH
THE PETITIONER AGREES TO PROSECUTE WITH ALL DILEGENCE AND SPEED WITH DUE
REGARD FOR THE RIGHTS, INTERESTS AND CONVENIENCES OF THE PUBLIC.
Petitioner further agrees to perform the work in strict compliance with the provisions enumerated below and states that he
has read and will adhere to the general provisions applicable to permits contained on the reverse side of this form. The
undersigned guarantees that if the backfill, street surfacing or improvement fails within two years from the date of final
inspection by Spokane County, he shall pay the cost of the County for making repairs or restoration of the roadway and
improvements.In consideration of the granting of this permit it is agreed by the applicant that the County of Spokane and any
officer or employee thereof shall be saved harmless by the applicant from any liability of responsibility for any accident,loss
or damage to persons or property,happening or occurring as the proximate result of any of the work undertaken under the
terms of this application and the permit or permits which may be granted in response thereto,and that all of said liabilities are
hereby assumed by the applicant. It is further agreed that if any part of this installation interferes with the future use of the
highway by the general public,it must be removed or relocated as designated by the engineer at the expense of the permittee
or his successor in interest.
SIGNED
PERMIT
Subject to all the terms, conditions, and provisions written or printed below or on any part of this form.
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED the above applicant to:
PERFORM WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPOKANE COUNTY STANDARDS FOR ROAD AND
SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND SPOKANE COUNTY STORMWATER MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES
AND SPOKANE COUNTY CODE
PERMIT FEE $10.00 INSPECTION FEE $20.00 TOTAL $30.00 PAID BY BLDGS
•
THIS PERMIT SHALL BE VOID UNLESS THE WORK HEREIN CONTEMPLATED SHALL HAVE
BEEN COMPLETED BEFORE 07/05/1998
INSPECTION REQUIRED —48 HOUR NOTICE REQUIRED
Call Permit Office 456-3606 notify when. � work begins and schedule inspection.
COUNTY ENGINEEIT-1 e
d T,,//
BY DATE 10/24/97
It is the responsibility of the plicant to notif :II utilities and private property owners when such property is liable to injury or
damage through the perfor ance of the above work and the applicant shall make all necessary arrangements relative to the
• protection of such property and/or utilities. Traffic control signing and barricades shall be furnished by Permittee in strict
conformance with"Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices".This permit must be available on the work site and is valid
only for the dates shown above.
Hemmings, Bill
From: Johns, Bill
Sent: Friday, January 21, 2000 6:56 AM
To: Hemmings, Bill
Subject: FW: Dan Lambert Matter
Importance: High
From: Emacio, James
Sent: Friday, January 21, 2000 6:09 AM
To: Johns, Bill
Subject: RE: Dan Lambert Matter
Importance: High
In my office.
From: Johns, Bill
Sent: Thursday,January 20, 2000 8:50 AM
To: Emacio,James
Subject: RE: Dan Lambert Matter
Where?
billjohns
From: Emacio,James
Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2000 7:58 AM
To: Johns, Bill
Subject: RE: Dan Lambert Matter
Importance: High
See you at 9:00 a.m.
From: Johns, Bill
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 5:38 PM
To: Emacio, James; Oberg, Gary
Cc: Hemmings, Bill
Subject: RE: Dan Lambert Matter
I need Bill, 9 works for me. He si back Thursdsay
bill johns
From: Oberg, Gary
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 2:05 PM
To: Emacio, James
Cc: Johns, Bill
Subject: RE: Dan Lambert Matter
Jim and Bill,
Friday. 9:00 a.m. works for me. The engineer that was involved in the project should probably
be invited. Bill would this be Bill Hemmings area?
From: Emacio,James
Sent: Wednesday,January 19, 2000 1:1 1 PM
To: Oberg, Gary;Johns, Bill
Subject: Dan Lambert Matter
Importance: High
Gary and Bill:
Sometime ago Mr. Dan Lambert visited with Commissioner Harris with regard to a driveway,
RETAINAGE wall and related matters he constructed in Eddie's Addition. Apparently he did
Page 1
not get paid by the contractor. The reason is that the driveway was put in a drainage swale.
The drainage swale was expanded and the engineer who designed it says it complies with
our regulations. But our staff refused to accept the revised drainage swale. Therefore, Mr.
Lambert has not gotten paid. HE has sued the developer. The matter is set for trial. Mr.
Lambert has advised that he has not ever received any letter from his meeting with both of
you. At that meeting apparently this matter was discussed. I need your in put on this matter
so I can respond to Mr.Lambert. I would like to meet on Friday. Please advise me when you
can both meet.
JIM
Page 2
12/75Pt X
N b1' c7t.4.13..Nf c_- Tc,
Hemmings, Bill
- _c � _, 2�
From: Hemmings, Bill v/� 41 i i2�iop
Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2000 8:12 AM
To: Oberg, Gary
Subject: RE: Dan Lambert Matter
I am availiable all day Friday
From: Oberg, Gary
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 1:56 PM
To: Hemmings, Bill
Subject: FW: Dan Lambert Matter
Importance: High
Bill,
Is this a matter your familiar with?
From: Emacio,James
Sent: Wednesday,January 19, 2000 1:11 PM
To: Oberg, Gary;Johns, Bill
Subject: Dan Lambert Matter
Importance: High
Gary and Bill:
Sometime ago Mr. Dan Lambert visited with Commissioner Harris with regard to a driveway, RETAINAGE
wall and related matters he constructed in Eddie's Addition. Apparently he did not get paid by the contractor.
The reason is that the driveway was put in a drainage swale. The drainage swale was expanded and the
engineer who designed it says it complies with our regulations. But our staff refused to accept the revised
drainage swale. Therefore, Mr. Lambert has not gotten paid. HE has sued the developer. The matter is set
for trial. Mr. Lambert has advised that he has not ever received any letter from his meeting with both of you.
At that meeting apparently this matter was discussed. I need your in put on this matter so I can respond to
Mr.Lambert. I would like to meet on Friday. Please advise me when you can both meet.
JIM
Page 1
Hemmings, Bill
From: Johns, Bill
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 5:38 PM
To: Emacio, James; Oberg, Gary
Cc: Hemmings, Bill
Subject: RE: Dan Lambert Matter
I need Bill, 9 works for me. He si back Thursdsay
bill johns
From: Oberg, Gary
Sent: Wednesday,January 19, 2000 2:05 PM
To: Emacio,James
Cc: Johns, Bill
Subject: RE: Dan Lambert Matter
Jim and Bill,
Friday. 9:00 a.m. works for me. The engineer that was involved in the project should probably be invited.
Bill would this be Bill Hemmings area?
From: Emacio,James
Sent: Wednesday,January 19, 2000 1:11 PM
To: Oberg, Gary;Johns, Bill
Subject: Dan Lambert Matter
Importance: High
Gary and Bill:
Sometime ago Mr. Dan Lambert visited with Commissioner Harris with regard to a driveway,
RETAINAGE wall and related matters he constructed in Eddie's Addition. Apparently he did not get paid
by the contractor. The reason is that the driveway was put in a drainage swale. The drainage swale was
expanded and the engineer who designed it says it complies with our regulations. But our staff refused
to accept the revised drainage swale. Therefore, Mr. Lambert has not gotten paid. HE has sued the
developer. The matter is set for trial. Mr. Lambert has advised that he has not ever received any letter
from his meeting with both of you. At that meeting apparently this matter was discussed. I need your in
put on this matter so I can respond to Mr.Lambert. I would like to meet on Friday. Please advise me
when you can both meet.
JIM
Page 1
Hemmings, Bill
From: Johns, Bill
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 5:32 PM
To: Hemmings, Bill
Cc: Emacio, James; Oberg, Gary
Subject: FW: Dan Lambert Matter
Importance: High
Jim I think this one had to do with the driveway being too steep along with being in the swale.
Bill we need info from you.
bill johns
From: Emacio, James
Sent: Wednesday,January 19, 2000 1:11 PM
To: Oberg, Gary; Johns, Bill
Subject: Dan Lambert Matter
Importance: High
Gary and Bill:
Sometime ago Mr. Dan Lambert visited with Commissioner Harris with regard to a driveway, RETAINAGE wall
and related matters he constructed in Eddie's Addition. Apparently he did not get paid by the contractor. The
reason is that the driveway was put in a drainage swale. The drainage swale was expanded and the engineer
who designed it says it complies with our regulations. But our staff refused to accept the revised drainage swale.
Therefore, Mr. Lambert has not gotten paid. HE has sued the developer. The matter is set for trial. Mr. Lambert
has advised that he has not ever received any letter from his meeting with both of you. At that meeting
apparently this matter was discussed. I need your in put on this matter so I can respond to Mr.Lambert. I would
like to meet on Friday. Please advise me when you can both meet.
JIM
Page 1
Hemmings, Bill
From: Oberg, Gary
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 1:56 PM
To: Hemmings, Bill
Subject: FW: Dan Lambert Matter
Importance: High
Bill,
Is this a matter your familiar with?
From: Emacio, James
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 1:11 PM
To: Oberg, Gary; Johns, Bill
Subject: Dan Lambert Matter
Importance: High
Gary and Bill:
Sometime ago Mr. Dan Lambert visited with Commissioner Harris with regard to a driveway, RETAINAGE wall
and related matters he constructed in Eddie's Addition. Apparently he did not get paid by the contractor. The
reason is that the driveway was put in a drainage swale. The drainage swale was expanded and the engineer
who designed it says it complies with our regulations. But our staff refused to accept the revised drainage swale.
Therefore, Mr. Lambert has not gotten paid. HE has sued the developer. The matter is set for trial. Mr. Lambert
has advised that he has not ever received any letter from his meeting with both of you. At that meeting
apparently this matter was discussed. I need your in put on this matter so I can respond to Mr.Lambert. I would
like to meet on Friday. Please advise me when you can both meet.
JIM
Page 1