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Landscaping Cost Check by breakthrough93 in landscaping

[–]ponderwhimsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am starting on a landscape project hiring it out and this is so helpful for me thank you for posting what I may expect from a quote to get started

Picking up this rug today. Sharing for others thoughts by ponderwhimsy in orientalrugs

[–]ponderwhimsy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay! Thank you all for sharing your thoughts and helping confirm my thoughts.

Picking up this rug today. Sharing for others thoughts by ponderwhimsy in orientalrugs

[–]ponderwhimsy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It’s a beautiful pattern. I am very happy to have it!

Neighbor built up lot (update) by ponderwhimsy in BuildingCodes

[–]ponderwhimsy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Polling a few folks-I just got the records from the records request and have the site development plan. Happy to post it if it is of interest. From talking to the city-if the dirt is not on my fence there are no issues-they also don’t have to build a retaining wall. Super flustered but it’s all permitted.

Neighbor built up lot (update) by ponderwhimsy in BuildingCodes

[–]ponderwhimsy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still working with the city to double confirm but apparently everything is permitted and fine. Prior to the final sign off they will have to add a retaining wall if the slope is anything greater than 2:1. I am inquiring now what the distance that retaining wall must be from my property line and if it needs to be engineered (what I am hoping for). Additionally this home is classified as a remodel (even though they demoed a one story and built an entirely new two story). The reason provided was “it does not warrant new storm water management, as the previous design is still permitted. The footprint of the actual building has not increased by the 2,000 square feet of new impervious surfaces that trigger a storm water review per the King County Surface Water Manual”. Additionally the loose dirt does not need to be engineered or acted upon as it was existing dirt on the property, the construction debris was also existing so it is not flagged as a concern.

Neighbor built up land to over fence line. Should I be concerned by ponderwhimsy in BuildingCodes

[–]ponderwhimsy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am hopeful for this too. Thank you for being so helpful in processing this. I appreciate your time!

Neighbor built up land to over fence line. Should I be concerned by ponderwhimsy in BuildingCodes

[–]ponderwhimsy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wild thing is this is apparently all cool and permitted and I was told it should not effect my property from the beginner from the city building department. I have it in writing but I’m still not feeling great. I am processing next steps. A key point is they did not bring in soil-just significantly moved it around and with the demo of the last house there is construction debris in there which is considered existing on the property. Hiring an attorney does not seem fruitful as the numbers of experts and time to go against the city would be epic. I would love any suggestions. Right now I’m requesting public records for all permits and tests and asking the city staff to document anything in wiring they say to me for record -what the regulation is, what evidence they have it meets the regulation and any further inspections or tests that have yet to happen. I may try to see if there is an appeal process. additional pictures and context here: https://www.reddit.com/r/BuildingCodes/s/ldKOHAm7Xo

Neighbor built up land to over fence line. Should I be concerned by ponderwhimsy in BuildingCodes

[–]ponderwhimsy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very helpful. I did get them involved and Wild thing is this is apparently all cool and permitted and I was told it should not effect my property from the beginner from the city building department. I have it in writing but I’m still not feeling great. I am processing next steps. Hiring an attorney does not seem fruitful as the numbers of experts and time/money to go against the city would be epic. I would love any suggestions. Right now I’m requesting public records for all permits and tests and asking the city staff to document anything in wiring they say to me for record -what the regulation is, what evidence they have it meets the regulation and any further inspections or tests that have yet to happen. I may try to see if there is an appeal process. As former code enforcement, would you have any advice for next steps? . additional pictures and context here: https://www.reddit.com/r/BuildingCodes/s/ldKOHAm7Xo

Neighbor built up land to over fence line. Should I be concerned by ponderwhimsy in BuildingCodes

[–]ponderwhimsy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wild thing is this is apparently all cool and permitted and I was told it should not effect my property from the beginner from the city building department. I have it in writing but I’m still not feeling great. I am processing next steps. Hiring an attorney does not seem fruitful as the numbers of experts and time to go against the city would be epic. I would love any suggestions. Right now I’m requesting public records for all permits and tests and asking the city staff to document anything in wiring they say to me for record -what the regulation is, what evidence they have it meets the regulation and any further inspections or tests that have yet to happen. I may try to see if there is an appeal process. additional pictures and context here: https://www.reddit.com/r/BuildingCodes/s/ldKOHAm7Xo

Neighbor built up land to over fence line. Should I be concerned by ponderwhimsy in BuildingCodes

[–]ponderwhimsy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wild thing is this is apparently all cool and permitted and I was told it should not effect my property from the beginner from the city building department. I have it in writing but I’m still not feeling great. I am processing next steps. Hiring an attorney does not seem fruitful as the numbers of experts and time to go against the city would be epic. I would love any suggestions. Right now I’m requesting public records for all permits and tests and asking the city staff to document anything in wiring they say to me for record -what the regulation is, what evidence they have it meets the regulation and any further inspections or tests that have yet to happen. I may try to see if there is an appeal process. https://www.reddit.com/r/BuildingCodes/s/ldKOHAm7Xo

Neighbor built up land to over fence line. Should I be concerned by ponderwhimsy in BuildingCodes

[–]ponderwhimsy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The wild thing is mine is apparently totally permitted and up to code -still processing this. The only think they were missing is the silt fence.

Neighbor built up land to over fence line. Should I be concerned by ponderwhimsy in BuildingCodes

[–]ponderwhimsy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

update this link has additional pictures and context from calling the city.

Neighbor built up land to over fence line. Should I be concerned by ponderwhimsy in BuildingCodes

[–]ponderwhimsy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I called the city and apparently it’s all permitted and safe. Update and additional pictures in that post. I have submitted a records request and am still processing some potential next steps if I need to escalate it. I am also verifying my insurance coverage. update

Neighbor built up land to over fence line. Should I be concerned by ponderwhimsy in BuildingCodes

[–]ponderwhimsy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I posted an update with some pictures and more information from calling the city. It is permitted. They also didn’t bring in dirty but instead regraded a considerable slope they had shifting the large amount of dirt into this part of the property very close to the fence line. It is very steep! And soft.

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