06-1054610
`CITY OF
Y Federal Way
December 6, 2006
Ron Angelot
Old World Construction
27013 Pacific Highway South, Suite 363
Des Moines, WA 98198
4 F I I U
ILE
CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
Mailing Address: PO Box 9718
Federal Way, WA 98063 -9718
(253) 835 -7000
www cityoffederal way. com
RE: File No. 06- 105461- 00 -AD; GRAVITT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
30044 6`h Avenue SW, Federal Way
Dear Mr. Angelot:
This letter is to inform you that the Department of Community Development Services has determined that the
vertical platform lift described and depicted in your October 24, 2006 letter, is permissible under the reasonable
modification provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In researching the proposal, staff
identified that under the ADA, Subpart B of the General Requirements, Part 35, Section 130, Paragraph (b)(7),
public entities may make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures where necessary to avoid
discrimination on the basis of disability.
A letter dated November 8, 2006 from Amos Shirman, MD PLLC, documenting the need for Ms. Gravitt's
wheelchair lift was submitted to the City on November 21, 2006.
It has been determined that the proposed vertical platform lift and associated porch and staircase which would
intrude approximately four feet into the 20 -foot front yard setback area, will allow for reasonable accommodation
in order for Ms. Gravitt to fully enjoy the rights and privileges of her property. Furthermore, the City has
determined that the proposed vertical platform lift and associated porch and staircase 20 -foot attached garage
addition will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in
the vicinity and zone in which the subject property is located.
Final plans for the vertical platform lift and associated porch and staircase shall be designed so that the proposed
improvements create the minimum necessary encroachment into the 20 -foot front yard setback area.
When the proposed improvements are no longer necessary, the improvements into the 20 -foot front yard setback
shall be removed or modified to comply with the required setbacks.
Based on this decision, it is not necessary to process and obtain a variance for the proposed intrusion. Instead, you
are only required to obtain a building and electrical permit from the City for the proposed construction. Contact
the Development Services counter at 253- 835 -2607 regarding submittal requirements for building and electrical
permits. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Jim Harris, Senior Planner, at 253 835 -2647
or jim .harris @cityoffederalway.com.
Sincerely,
' C2'& -�.
Kathy McClung, Director
Department of Community Develo ent Services
c: Jim Harris, Senior Planner
Marilyn Gravitt, 30044 6ch Avenue SW, Federal Way, WA 98023
06- 105461 Doc. I.D. 38622
i
AMOS SHUMAN, MD PLLC
Family Practice
16110 8th Ave. SW, Suite C -1
Burien, WA 98166
Tel: (206) 8 35 -1960 • Fax: (206) 835 -1963
November 8, 2006
Department of Transportation
Re: Gravitt, Marilyn
To Whom It May Concern:
The above -named patient suffers from severe COPD, severe osteoporosis, vertebral
compression fracture, and unstable gait. She is in need of an outside electric lift for a
wheelchair as there is not enough yard area for a wheelchair ramp.
incerely,
Amos Shirman, MD
AS /sct
RECEIVED
NOV 21 1006
CITY O AY
BUILDING DEPT.
U
Jim Harris - Re: ReasonaWle Accomodation letter
From:
Greg Fewins
To:
Jim Harris
Date:
10/30/2006 1:12 PM
Subject:
Re: Reasonable Accomodation letter
Yep to all you said. If it's the same issue, let's be consistent and follow our success of fast time.
>>> Jim Harris 10/30/2006 12:07 PM >>>
Did you read this letter?
Proposed new exterior deck, and wheel chair lift and stairs within front yard setback.
How do you want to proceed ... like the Dutton front yard intrusion a few years back ? ? ?? Under Dutton, The
City granted a Reasonable Accomodation.
It seems this would be an appropriate route, but l would need to read up on what the ADA allows, and see
if the same process and exemption applies as did a few years ago.
If this is the route we are going, I should probably run this by Amy Jo for a quick review and ok, correct?
M{ Jo Ad A P Std C� a,-
C660&, %J T v, ok A/)A
�
1,7 v
RECEIVED
OCT 2 5 ?006
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
October 24, 2006 BUILDING DEPT,
Kathy McClung, Director
Department of Community Development Services
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98063
Re: Reasonable Accommodation
Gravitt; 30044 6th Avenue SW, Federal Way, WA 98023
Parcel #0396000150
Dear Cathy:
This letter is to request a waiver in retaining a setback variance to make modifications to our client's
entry permissible under the reasonable modification provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA.) The modification to the existing entryway would include the following:
1. Expanding the deck surface, in front of the entry door, to accommodate a wheelchair.
2. Install an exterior vertical platform lift to allow access to the residence.
3. Install new stairs to allow access to the residence for persons without disabilities.
4. Widen existing walkway to accommodate a wheelchair.
Our client had initially contracted us to build a wheelchair ramp to allow access to her residence from
the street. Upon further evaluation it was determined that a ramp would be unpractical due to the length
of the run of the ramp. This is a mid -level entry residence which has elevation difference, from street to
finished floor, of approximately 60 " -65 ". To meet ADA code requirements the ramp would need to be
almost 90 feet in length and would take up the entire front yard. Our proposal provides the least amount
of intrusion to the neighborhood while providing adequate access for our client. In addition, it
minimizes the amount of encroachment into the designated setbacks.
Attached you will find copies of the specifications for the vertical platform lift, vertical platform lift
installation manual, an overhead view showing the location of property, a ramp configuration sketch,
vw r
►1A
and a vertical platform lift sketch. If you have any additional questions, or need any additional drawings
or documentation, you can contact me at 253- 431 -1791.
Sincerely,
Ron Angelot, Senior Member
Old World Construction, LLC