CA-08-0117 Erosion-Landslide-Stream.pdf
CITY OF EDMONDS
CRITICAL AREAS RECONNAISSANCE REPORT
Site Location: 9535 Bowdoin Way Tax Acct. Number: 27032400400100
Determination: Study Required Determination #: CRA-2008-0117
Applicant: Jon Lowry, RH2 Engineering, Inc. Owner: City of Edmonds
BACKGROUND
During review and inspection of the subject site (Yost Park), it was found that the site
contains and/or is adjacent to numerous critical areas, including Wetlands, Erosion and
Landslide Hazard areas, and Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas, pursuant to
Chapters 23.40, 23.50, 23.80 and 23.90 of the Edmonds Community Development Code
(ECDC).
Shell Creek (a Type F anadromous fishbearing stream) runs east-west through the heart
of Yost Park and has created a deep ravine with steep, erosive slopes. Wetland areas are
present along the length of the creek within the park. The portions of the parcel with
critical areas are primarily passive use recreation trails as well as open space and habitat
areas. The swimming pool and tennis court area on the southwest corner of the site is
located in an area of more gentle slopes, well away from Shell Creek and the associated
wetlands.
This report applies to the entire subject parcel. Depending on the location and type of
project proposed relative to the identified critical areas, certain additional studies and
reports may be required.
ALLOWED ACTIVITIES AND EXEMPT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
Certain activities are allowed in or near critical area buffers as specified in ECDC
23.40.220. Similarly, certain development proposals may be exempt from Critical Areas
Requirements (ECDC 23.40.230).
If you have any questions about this determination, please contact a Planner for more
information.
Michael Clugston, AICP November 12, 2008
Name 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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