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BLD20140919 CANOD.pdfCity of Edmonds Critical Area Notice of Decision Applicant: Property Owner:_ Critical Area File #: Permit Number: Site Location: Parcel Number: A, —/e —­ L Project Description: 14 V6 e -3e Pi4�-61 A,,, D3 Conditional Waiver. No critical area report is required for the project described above. 4 w%/ /tit 6y we4k'"J 1. There will be no alteration of a Critical Area or its required buffer. ` SVre"' "d 'e "`i "' V, vee'-Vy -rype- me,, 2. The proposal is an allowed activity pursuant to ECDC 23.40.220, 23.50.220, and/or 23.80.040. SCk. 16- 3. The proposal is exempt pursuant to ECDC 23.40.230. ;6 SV%040" ko eorviply [J Erosion Hazard. Project is within erosion hazard area. Applicant must prepare an erosion ancf sediment control plan in compliance with ECDC 18.30. 1 W unwr`a..a. ❑ Critical Area Report Required. The proposed project is within a critical area and/or a critical area buffer and a critical area report is required. A critical area report has been submitted and evaluated for compliance with the following criteria pursuant to ECDC 23.40.160: 1. The proposal minimizes the impact on critical areas in accordance with ECDC 23.40.120, Mitigation sequencing; 2. The proposal does not pose an unreasonable threat to the public health, safety, or welfare on or off the development proposal site-, 3. The proposal is consistent with the general purposes of this title and the public interest; 4. Any alterations permitted to the critical area are mitigated in accordance with ECDC 23,40.110, Mitigation requirements. 5. The proposal protects the critical area functions and values consistent with the best available science and results in no net loss of critical -functions and values; and The proposal is consistent with other applicable regulations and standards. ❑ Unfavorable Critical Area Decision. The proposed project is not exempt or does not adequately initigate its impacts on critical areas and/or does not comply with the criteria in ECDC 23.40.160 and the provisions of the City of Edmonds critical area regulations. See attached findings of noncompliance. Favorable Critical Area Decision. The proposed project as described above and as shown on the attached site plan meets or is exempt front the criteria in ECDC 23.40.160, Review Criteria, and complies with the applicable provisions of the City of Edmonds critical area regulations, Any Subsequent changes to the proposal shall void this decision pending re -review of the proposal. Conditions. Critical Area specific condition(s) have been applied to the permit number referenced above. See referenced permit Dumber for specific Condition(s). Reviewer Signature Date Appeals: Any decision to approve, condition, or deny a development proposal or other activity based on the requirements of critical area regulations rnay be appealed according to, and as part of, the appeal procedure, if any, for the permit or approval involved. Revised 12/1612010 r ° Setback Note: The northern side setback is measured �. from the southern boundary of the vehicular access ! '' i 4C.% easement. RdditdonaRy, a 15-food crificai area setback a is required fromthe edge of the 50-food stream (buffer. „„ C 4) .- 2,5 P i„ u�a3�z <2 LU� 1S3m 3nN3nd H19L O �B ,o �e eg so Z U a- w V au 1 co o W+ ww I ¢+ a via K m \+.p .OZ 8Z£ 3,,O99OON \ N N < o �^ .oc�o,A z f-• a o o�o _:.r(ry �`+ a ! \ doaen \ � .:� / I•— _� �F�zo\o l= \q st 000ZL \\ I D� o Wo h 7 L 50 s� Ln r - 0 b �j Z '�,'.'". a U 60 bl S G7 U W ®G��� o s{$ LL ao2 UZ ow o � l 0 Z 3 o p o0 r --- •i U U � � w � ` q ppN�' \ �C+ t058 52 iv �� s U xL 0 Jz'b w y,m ° 4` • I� Q U O®Q b®° rte; �J^ OAKS Y ..�. 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Q�> ��w ow4ti�'z o��n4QN mFh U¢jN mO1, l-. jJ0 UWi�S�¢K 4�m�M Wmo Qz ow z5 �'y Wzcm Un osw zoo �o`ci4os'��oa Oho-wti 2�w� wa.hw y�IG.W�"�OOv^iO¢UUG6?OII��O�-�z3�y'` �SryNn Ow YVo�NM =0� VUOiQO W'Oao WQOWy.>R�OWn Q�24O U`J ��� Zw3u?d�..jY �K Ow g4O��w ti � ¢W tY�Q'Wz"V�Y~YOW W�W�K OR UojhOj W �2 y�ONL uOO WQ"OG3Oe N O�- aZ Y¢ v�u WQOWtl�Q tl1WNOOO m W O $I� 2�-ONhW2OU OI¢- 2W Mpv2 NSD h ��'n mOV� �a - $ J s a 8 ao 'fig O CRITICAL AiREAs DETERMINATION FOR Tax Parcel No. 27040700402200 Acre Project #14020 Prepared By: Acre Environmental Consulting, LLC. 1771528 th Ave. NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 (206) 450-7746 For: K&M's Home Construction, LLC Attn. Kevin Mavis PO Box 2019 Snohomish, WA 98291 May 13, 2014 SITE DESCRIPTION On May 12, 2014 Acre Environmental Consulting, LLC visited the approximate 0.33 -acre site located at 17222 76th Avenue W in the City of Edmonds, Washington. The site is further located as a portion of Section 07, Township 27N, Range 4E, W.M. The parcel number for this property is 27040700402200. The purpose of this site visit was to locate and assess regulated critical areas on and adjacent to the subject site. Surrounding land use is comprised of single-family residential development. Access to this undeveloped site is gained from the east via 76th Avenue W. The site has a gentle west 'aspect slope and is occupied by maintained lawn with scattered fruit trees and ornamental vegetation around the perimeter. Vegetation in the lawn is comprised of colonial bentgrass (Agrostis tenuis, Fac), square gooseneck moss (Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus, Nol/Upl), and scattered common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale, FacU). The landscaping includes sweet cherry (Prunus avium, FacU), Western red cedar (Thuja plicata, Fac), English laurel (Prunus laurocerasus, Nol/Upl), Pacific Rhododendron (Rhododendron macrophyllum, Nol/Upl), and various other ornamental shrubs and herbs. Acre Environmental Consulting, LLC used the routine methodologies described in the Washington State Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual (Washington State Department of Ecology Publication #96-94, March 1997) to make a determination regarding regulated wetlands on the site. In addition, Acre Environmental Consulting, LLC evaluated the site using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual produced in 1987 and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region produced in May 2010. No wetlands or streams are located on the subject site. Outfall Creek, a Type Np stream is located off-site approximately 30 feet to the southwest of the subject property. This perennial stream is between two and three feet wide between the Ordinary High Water Marks (OHWM), flows north, and eventually drains to Puget Sound. This stream is labeled as a creek on the City of Edmonds GIS maps. This stream is not mapped by The Forest Practices Application Review System maps produced by the Washington Department of Natural Resources, the Salmonscape maps produced by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife or the fish distribution maps produced by Streamnet. Outfall Creek is mapped by Snohomish County Landscape Imaging (SnoScape), but it does not show this stream extending as far south as the subject site. SnoScape shows fish use in this stream ending approximately 900 feet north of the subject site. Potential fish access past this point appears to be impeded by a combination of culverts and downstream gradients which in some areas exceed 16 percent slopes. Furthermore, much of the upper reach of this stream has been altered to accommodate the existing adjacent residential development. These alterations include multiple culverts, bank armoring, straightening of the channel, and the removal of vegetation. Due to these alterations and the natural, downstream gradients, this stream appears to lack the necessary in channel habitat to Acre Environmental Consulting, LLC May 13, 2014 Critical Areas Determination for K&M's —17222 76`h Ave. W Page 1 Edmonds, WA support fish use, and therefore, meets the criteria for a Type Np stream in the City of Edmonds. View from the southwest property corner looking southwest at Outfall Creek. Note the bank armoring and other alterations. In the City of Edmonds, Type Np streams typically receive 50 -foot protective buffers measured horizontally in a landward direction from the delineated ordinary high water mark (OHWM). Per EMC 23.40.280, buildings and other structures shall be set back a distance of 15 feet from the edges of all critical area buffers. Landscaping, uncovered decks, and building overhangs (if ,such overhangs do not extend more than 30 inches into the setback area) may be allowed in the building setback area. Acre Environmental Consulting, LLC May 13, 2014 Critical Areas Determination for K&M's —17222 76th Ave. W Page 2 Edmonds, WA TERMS & CONDITIONS The environmental consulting work conducted, including this Wetland and Stream Determination Report (collectively the "Services") is supplied to K&M's Home Construction, LLC (the "Client") as a means of determining whether any wetlands, streams, and/or fish and wildlife habitats regulated by the City of Edmonds exist on, or adjacent to the site. The Services are provided in accordance with the following General Terms and Conditions (the "Terms"). In accepting the Services provided by Acre Environmental Consulting, LLC ("Acre"), the Client voluntarily enters into and agrees to the binding effect of the following Terms. This report is intended to provide information deemed relevant in the Client's attempt to comply with the regulations currently in effect. The work for this report has conformed to the standard of care employed by professional ecologists in the Pacific Northwest. All other representations or warranties, whether express or implied, are hereby disclaimed concerning the work or this report. This report is based largely on readily observable conditions and, to a lesser extent, on readily ascertainable conditions. No attempt has been made to determine hidden or concealed conditions. If such conditions exist or arise, the information contained in this report may be rendered inaccurate or incomplete based upon those conditions. Acre acts solely as an independent contractor in providing the Services to the Client, and nothing in the provision of such Services shall be construed as creating an agency, partnership, joint venture or other similar legal relationship between Acre and the Client. Please note that Acre did not provide detailed analyses of other permitting requirements not discussed in this report (i.e., structural, drainage, geotechnical, or engineering requirements). The laws applicable to Critical Areas are subject to varying interpretations. While Acre observed professional industry standards when completing this review, the information included in this report does not guarantee approval by any federal, state, and/or local permitting agencies. Therefore, all work on this property should not commence until permits have been obtained from all applicable agencies. If there are any questions regarding this report, please contact me at 206.450.7746. Acre Environmental Consulting, LLC. Louis Emenhiser Principal Wetland Ecologist Professional Wetland Scientist #1680 Acre Environmental Consulting, LLC May 13, 2014 Critical Areas Determination for K&M's —17222 76`h Ave. W Page 3 Edmonds, WA oo ��� :133HS d'dW 00 ? ssN Lv3W off/ !�` x{ ^troy", o, =f 'z -� � v ww e7uawu0i(nuaane@o s(n0� :pew3 � 96LC050 (90Z) :au0gd s5i86 VM'Ted 7saiO3 aHel 3N anuany g78Z 5iLLL 777 '6uf7(nsuo7 (07uawuarnu3 any aea3avd3ad OOZZOb00LObOLZ 'ON l3Jbtld X`dl , dM SQ NO W a3 M 3f1N3nb H19L ZZZLT L6Z86 V `y slwoyou$ 6LOZ x08 Od �1l 'uo(;una;suo� a�oH s, W'8N y N :g uoisinay e7oz erso a7eo a:Aqum3'l as u e a ddW NOIIVNIWN313o VYVIU1S'84N'd113M :aoJ a3addMId oZo7i goranv o Li _0 LL z O W O Q z z n z 01 z J W Q Q N(D W W Woc: Lr Q Ll W W N z o a oo�, N z Q Lu O m o W Q N W Q g z U F— } X uj Z U Q a Z u - a Q N z L/,Qo n- z h a z < o z LI, W J _ W W n ,n Q F0 Lu o z Z Q v7 M 3nN3AV H19L L7 Lr Z w v cn LU h ?G LU LL LL O r w Q W w (2r cf� J(!) W J Q LL Q z :D LLw CO F- °- - O h-- oLr) Ln F— cn M m h M: �y Delineation /Mitigation /Restoration /Habitat Creation /Permit Assistance 05O51S8hAvenue B.E. � Suite 106 EvmreU, Washington 98208 (425) 337'3174 IR Fax (425)337-304G 11 V Ili 1111111; � 11 K & MS 76ozA VE, PROPER T Y Tax Parcel Number: 27O4O7OO4011OOand 27O407OO4OU9O0 Prepared By: N�land Resources, Inc. 9505 19th Avenue 0II, Suite 106 Everett, Washington 9D2O8 (425) 337-3174 I{8c1\4`u Horne Construction, LLC /\ihz: Kevin Mavis P(lBox 70]D Snohomish, WA 98291 July 28,2O|4 ABSTRACT Wetland Resources, Inc. conducted a fisheries investigation on July 25, 2014, on a segment of a stream located in a portion of Section 7, Township 27N, Range 4E, W.M. This reach of stream was sampled following the protocol provided in the Washington Department of Natural Resources Forest Practices Board Manual, Section 13, Guidelines for Determining Fish Use for the Puipose of Tjping Waters. Approximately 150 lineal feet of stream was surveyed, beginning approximately near the northwest corner of tax parcel 27040700401100 (17218 76TH Ave W), progressing in an upstream direction (roughly north to south), ending near the southwest corner of the aforementioned tax parcel and the boundary of tax parcel number 27040700400900 (900) (17228 76th Ave I/V). Tax parcel 900 was visually evaluated, but not electro -fished, due to lack of pools meeting sampling criteria (lack of habitat). A backpack electro -fisher was used to sample a variety of habitat types. Five small pools were sampled, and given the short sampling reach, two passes were made. No fish of any type were sampled or observed during the course of the survey. The stream was flowing during the July 25, 2014 site visit. Based on these findings and existing available on-line resources, it appears a Type Np stream classification is appropriate for this reach of stream. INTRODUCTION On July 25, 2014, Wetland Resources, Inc conducted a fish presence/ absence investigation of a stream segment for the purpose of stream typing pursuant to WAC 222-16-030 and City of Edmonds Code EDMC 23.90. The stream segment is located within a portion of Section 7, Township 27N, Range 4E, W.M., in the City of Edmonds, Washington (Tax ID# 27040700401100 and 27040700400900). The subject property is developed with a single-family residence and associated improvements. Typical vegetation across the site is comprised of mowed lawn and landscaping with a fringe of western red cedar along the western property boundary. The stream conveys hydrology from an off-site cement -lined pond, groundwater, and stormwater and flows in the northerly directly toward Puget Sound. North of 171st St SW, the stream has been designated as a Type F stream. My investigation was conducted to determine the presence/ absence of fish within the on-site portion of the stream system. Due to a downstream gradient break for anandromous fish, the intent of the survey was to assess the site for the presence or absence of resident salmonids. Resident Fish Pi-esenee/Absence Survey Report 1 WR1# 14153 K & M's Horne Construction — 76'f' Ave Property July 28, 2014 Revision: November 7, 2014 METHODS Conductivity (µs), temperature (°C), and pH were sampled in the reach. As the conductivity of the water sampled was found to exceed 10 µs, a Smith -Root model 15-D POW, gas -powered, backpack electro -fisher was used to sample all pools and wetted channel habitat types. Electrofishing with a pulsed direct current (DC) output of 400 to 600 volts was conducted in a downstream to upstream direction. I began at the lowest elevation near the north property line, and proceeded to the highest elevation where the stream exits the property at its southern boundary. Survey protocol, as outlined in the Forest Practices Board Manual, Section 13, Guidelines for Determining Fish Use for the Pulpose of)ping Waters, was followed for this study. Five pools were sampled within the reach, however the characteristics of the channels did not provide any pools that were three square feet in size and/or one foot in depth. Given that species identification was not a concern, a 1 -person crew was used for electrofishing and data collection. Data, consisting of maximum wetted width, length, and depth, habitat type, substrate, and presence of large woody debris (LWD) were collected on the higher quality pools and runs within the sampling reach. The effort included approximately 150 feet of stream. All areas to be sampled were first visually examined for fish presence. Polarized glasses were used to maximize visual acuity during the course of sampling. Electrofishing was then conducted in a downstream to upstream progression. I have been specifically trained, by USFWS and Smith -Root, in the principles of electrofishing. Total electrofishing effort was recorded at the end of the reach. RESULTS During sampling, no fish or other species were encountered. Abiotic habitat parameters (conductivity, temperature, and pH) were consistent in the sampled areas at 15.3 µs, 10.1 °C, and 6.88, respectively. Large woody debris was not observed within the sample reach. Pools within this reach are relatively small and a function of the landscape rocks that line the channel. Substrate types were predominately gravel. Electrofishing effort for the entire stream segment was 600 seconds. The protocol provided in the Forest Practices Board Manual, Section 13, Guidelines for Determining Fish Use for the Purpose of Tjping 141'ate7s was followed for my July 25 effort No fish, resident or anadromous, were collected or observed during the course of the investigation. All available on-line and hard copy resources researched for this investigation show this reach as non -fish bearing. Snohomish County's SnoScape website snaps the stream as Resident Fish Presence/Absence Survey Report 2 WRI# 14153 K & M's Home Construction — 76`x' Ave Property July 28, 2014 Revision: November 7, 2014 non -fish habitat. The Statewide Washington Integrated Fish Distribution (SVVIFD) maps, provided by the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, do not show the subject stream as fishbearing. A Catalog of lvaslaington Streams and Salmon Utilization (WDF, 1975) does not identify this stream. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's SalmonScape website does not list any SalmonScape species' utilization of the subject stream. StreamNet does not list any salmonid species, either resident or anadromous, in the subject stream. CONCLUSION Based on the lack of fish observed during my sampling efforts, the stream does not appear to support resident fish. In addition, based on physical stream parameters (gradient, width and open water), it does not appear to provide the necessary habitat. As a result of the above information, the lack of observed fish, and the appearance that the stream is perennial, it appears that a Type Np classification is appropriate for the on-site stream segments. This report is supplied to K & M's Home Construction, LLC, as a means of determining stream classification, as required by the City of Edmonds during the permitting process. This report is based largely on readily observable conditions and to a lesser extent, on readily ascertainable conditions. Reports may be adversely affected due to the physical condition of the site and the difficulty of access, which may lead to observation or probing difficulties. The laws applicable to streams and other waterbodies are subject to varying interpretations and may be changed at any time by the courts or legislative bodies. This report is intended to provide information deemed relevant in the applicant's attempt to comply with the laws now in effect. The work for this report has conformed to the standard of care employed by professional ecologists. No other representation or warranty is made concerning the work or this report and any implied representation or warranty is disclaimed. 111'etland Resources, Inc. Scott Brainard, PWS Resident Fish Presence/Absence Survey Report 3 WRI# 14153 K & M's Horne Construction — 76"' Ave Property July 28, 2014 Revision: November 7, 2014 Principal Ecologist Resident Fish Presence/Absence Survey Report 4 WRI# 14153 K & M's Horne Construction — 76`x' Ave Property July 28, 2014 Revision: November 7, 2014