06-097_201-5thAve_OldMilltown.pdf
CITY OF EDMONDS
CRITICAL AREAS RECONNAISSANCE REPORT
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Site Location:Tax Acct. Number:
201 5 Avenue South 00434212100100
Determination:Determination #:
Study Required CRA-2006-0097
Applicant:Owner:
Ralph W. Allen GPA Inc.
CRITICAL AREAS RECONNAISSANCE REPORT:STUDY REQUIRED (CRA-2006-0097)
During review and inspection of the subject site (the northern parcel - one of two parcels that
makes up “Old Milltown” – see map on page two of this report), it was found that the site may
contain or be adjacent to critical areas, including an Erosion Hazard Area, pursuant to Chapter
23.40 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC). The LIDAR map indicates
erosion potential, as the site slopes down from east to west at slopes of approximately 23% and
25% (see attached map).
GENERAL CRITICAL AREAS REPORT REQUIREMENTS
Critical Areas Reports identify, classify and delineate any areas on or adjacent to the subject
property that may qualify as critical areas. They also assess these areas and identify any
potential impacts resulting from your specific development proposal. If a specific development
proposal results in an alteration to a critical area the critical areas report will also contain a
mitigation plan. You have the option of completing the portion of the study that classifies and
delineates the critical areas and waiting until you have a specific development proposal to
complete the study. You may also choose submit the entire study with your specific
development application.
Please review the minimum report requirements for all types of Critical Areas which are
listed in ECDC 23.40.090.D. There are additional report requirements for different types of
critical areas (see below).
Note that it is important for the report to be prepared by a qualified professional as defined in
the ordinance. There are options on how to complete a critical areas study and an approved
list of consultants that you may choose from. You may contact the Planning Division for
more information.
General Mitigation Requirements for all Critical Areas are discussed in ECDC 23.40.110
through 23.40.140.
STUDY REQUIREMENT – EROSION HAZARD AREA
It appears that this property contains or is adjacent to an Erosion Hazard Area.
Erosion Hazard areas include Alderwood and Everett series soils on slopes of 15 percent or
greater. among others.
Landslide Hazard Areas are further defined in ECDC 23.80.020.A.
In addition to the general requirements for Critical Areas reports referenced above, specific
Critical Area report requirements for Erosion Hazard Areas (which are one of the
Geologically Hazardous Areas) are provided in ECDC 23.80.050.
Note that Stable Erosion Hazard Areas may have limited report requirements at the
director’s discretion. At a minimum an erosion and sediment control plan prepared in
compliance with the requirements in ECDC Chapter 18.30 shall be required.
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DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS ASSOCIATED WITH EROSION HAZARD AREAS
Development is restricted within an Erosion Hazard Area.
Projects that will intrude into these areas will require a report by a licensed Geotechnical
Engineer or other qualified professional.
Development standards are given in ECDC 23.80.060 and 23.80.070.
ALLOWED ACTIVITIES
Certain activities are allowed in or near critical area buffers as specified in ECDC 23.40.20. If
you have any questions about whether your proposed development qualifies as an allowed
activity, please contact a Planner for more information.
EXEMPT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
Certain development proposals may be exempt from Critical Areas Requirements (ECDC
23.40.230). If you think that a specific development proposal may be exempt, contact a Planner
for more information.
Gina Coccia, Planner August 1, 2006
Name, Title Signature Date
NOTE: Cited sections of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) can be found on
the City of Edmonds website at www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.
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