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CITY OF EDMIIION DS
1215 1h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 . Web: www.edmondswa.gov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
Critical Area Determination (CRA20160144)
Based on a review and inspection of the subject site, staff has determined that one or more
critical areas are located on or near the site. Critical areas are ecologically sensitive or
hazardous areas that are protected in order to maintain their functions and values.
Site Location
9401234' St. SW
Tax Account Number
27033600109800
Property Owner
A. Jay Young
Applicant
Jeff Geers
Critical Area(s) Present
❑ Wetlands (ECDC 23.50)
❑ Frequently Flooded Areas (ECDC 23.70)
® Geologically Hazardous Areas (ECDC 23.80)
® Erosion Hazard Areas
❑ Landslide Hazard Areas
❑ Seismic Hazard Areas
❑ Fish & Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (ECDC 23.90)
❑ Streams
Site Description
During review and inspection of the subject site, it was found that the site may contain critical
areas, including Geologically Hazardous Areas (Erosion Hazard Areas), pursuant to Chapter
23.80 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC).
The site does not contain any known wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat areas, or streams.
At the time of my visit, the site was saturated with water, likely due to significant rainfall
experienced over the previous 24 -hours and recent disturbance to the soils. It was noted that
the undeveloped site was being used as a staging area for construction activities on adjacent
properties.
The associated LiDAR map indicates that a moderate southeast -facing slope running diagonal
from the northwest corner to the center of the property. The slope drops approximately 14 -
feet over a vertical distance of 58 -feet, approximately 24.1% grade. Soils on the site are
identified as Alderwood Urban Land Complex 2-8%. The combination of soil type and grade of
slopes designate the site as potential severe Erosion Hazard.
What does this mean?
The critical area regulations are only triggered when an alteration is proposed to a critical
area or its buffer. However, once an alteration in or near critical area is proposed, critical
area studies and City review and approval may be required.
What is an 'Alteration'?
According to Section 23.40.005 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC):
"Alteration" means any human -induced action which
changes the existing conditions of a critical area or its
buffer. Alterations include, but are not limited to:
grading, filling; dredging; draining; channelizing;
cutting, pruning, limbing or topping, clearing,
relocating or removing vegetation; applying herbicides
or pesticides or any hazardous or toxic substance;
discharging pollutants; paving, construction,
application of gravel; modifying for surface water
management purposes; or any other human activity
that changes the existing landforms, vegetation,
hydrology, wildlife or wildlife habitat value of critical
areas.
Brad Shipley, Associate Planner
Name, Title
January 9, 2017
Signature Date
Cited sections of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) can be found at
http://www. cod epublishing. com/WA/Edmonds
Environmentally Critical Areas General Provisions (ECDC 23.40)
Wetlands (ECDC 23.50)
Frequently Flooded Areas (ECDC 23.70)
Geologically Hazardous Areas (ECDC 23.80)
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Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (ECDC 23.90)
City of Edmonds GIS map tool with approximate location of critical areas:
http.,Ilmops.edmondswa.gov
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