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2708_001.pdfCITY OF EDMONDS 121 5ch Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 * Fax: 425.771.0221 * Web: www,edmon(iswa. ov DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT * PLANNING DIVISION '4C. 18y%) Critical Area Determination (CRA20170084) 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 510 Homeland Drive Tax Account Number 00477300000300 Property Owner Michael and Lorie Jones Applicant Fairwinds Development 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 contains critical areas, including Geologically Hazardous Area (Erosion Hazard), pursuant to Chapter 23.80 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC). The associated LiDAR map indicates that a west -facing slope runs across the subject site. Soils on the site are identified as Alderwood Urban Land Complex, 2-8% slopes. The slope drops approximately 12-feet over a horizontal distance of 31-feet, approximately a 38.7% grade. Slopes in excess of 15% grade are categorized as potential Erosion Hazard Areas. The site does not contain any known wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, or streams. 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 at June 26, 2017 Date Cited sections of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) can be found at h ttp://www. cod ep ubl ishing. 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) Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (ECDC 23.90) City of Edmonds GIS map tool with approximate location of critical areas:. http://maps. edmonds wa. gov Page 12 N M = r a o C o J u a z N m m C ` &WA Wm ® 12, M C C � O a Ul 7 0 0 C N C O a� w a oo u° 13 #20 Critical Areas File #: CA-Zo(-1 ,K'Irwitial Determination - $100 ❑ Subsequent Determination - $50 Date Received: 6. (fit ' 1 Date Mailed to Applicant: The purpose of this checklist is to enable City staff to determine whether any critical areas and/or buffers are located on or adjacent to the subject property. Critical areas, such as wetlands, streams and steep slopes, are ecologically sensitive or hazardous areas that are regulated to protect their functions and values. The City's critical area regulations are contained within Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) Chapters 23.40 through 23.90. Property Owner's Authorization City of Edmonds Development Services Department Planning Division Phone: 425.771.0220 www.edmondswa.gov A property owner, or an authorized representative, must fill out the checklist, sign and date it, and submit it to the City. Staff will review the checklist, conduct a site visit, and make a determination of whether there are critical areas and/or critical area buffers on or near the site. If a "Critical Area Present" determination is issued, a report addressing the applicable critical area requirements of ECDC Chapters 23.40 through 23.90 may be required depending on the scope of the proposed activity. By my signature, I certify that the information and exhibits herewith submitted are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and grant my permission for the public officials and the staff of the City of Edmonds to enter the subject property for the purposes of inspection attendant to this application. The undersigned owner, and his/her/its heirs, and assigns, in consideration on the processing of the application agrees to release, indemnify, defend and hold the City of Edmonds harmless from any and all damages, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising from any action or infraction based in whole or part upon false, misleading, inaccurate or incomplete information furnished by the applicant, his/her/its agents or employees. 1 . 7 SIGNATURE OF OWNER ""4"° J .DATE m, �" Owner: Applicant/Agent: Name Name Street Address Street Address City State Zip City Telephone: 4 — Telephone: Email address: &M Email Address: State Zip Revised on 114117 P20 - Critical Areas Checklist Page I of 2 CA File No:. � o �1- 7 �0,o _C Critical Areas Checklist Site Irtf ormation 1. Site Address/Location: 2. Property Tax Account Number: 7 �7.4 62, 3. Approximate Site Size (acres or square feet): 4. Is this site currently developed? � Yes El No If yes, how is the site developed? 5. Describe the general site topography. Check all that apply. F'IaL to Rolling: No slope on/adjacent to the site or slopes generally less than 15% (a vertical rise of 10-feet over a horizontal distance of 66-feet). Moderate: Slopes, present, on/adjacent to site of more than 15% and less than 40% (a vertical rise of 10-feet over a horizontal distance of 25 to 66-f-eet). Steep: Slopes of greater than 40% present on/ adjacent to site (a vertical rise of 10-feet over a horizontal distance of less than 25-feet). 6. Have there been landslides on or near the site in the past? 11 Yes l No If yes, please describe: 7. Site contains areas of year-round standing water? El Yes (approx. depth: r� No 8. Site contains areas of seasonal standing water? El Yes (approx. depth: No If yes, what season(s) of the year? 9. Site is in the floodway or floodplain of a water course? El Floodway 0 Floodplain 10. Site contains a creek or an area where water flows across the grounds surface? 0 Yes 1I No If yes, are flows year-round or seasonal? 0 Year-round 0 Seasonal (time of year: 11. Obvious wetland is present on site? 0 Yes '. No ­ ------------------------ ­­ ----------------- ---------- For City Staff Use Only --------- — -------------------------------- — - --------- — — ------ 1. Zoning: al_� 19 L ey L - 3. SCS mapped soil type(ii,): 0ZLI-16i �11�1 3. Critical Areas inventory or C.A. map indicates Critical Area on site: LC" 116 4. Site within designated North Edmonds Earth Subsidence and Landslide Hazard Area (ESHLA)? AJQ RL JERMINATION CRITICAL AREAS PRESENT — WAIVER Reviewed by: Date: Z;7�� _1WZQZT Revised on 114117 P20 - Critical Areas Checklist Page 2 of 2