CA-08-0118 Eagle.pdf
CITY OF EDMONDS
CRITICAL AREAS RECONNAISSANCE REPORT
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Site Location: 18520 90 Avenue West Tax Acct. Number: 00434600003602
Determination: Study Required Determination #: CRA-2008-0118
Applicant: Jon Lowry, RH2 Engineering, Inc. Owner: City of Edmonds
CRITICAL AREAS RECONNAISSANCE REPORT: STUDY REQUIRED
During review and inspection of the subject site, it was found that the site contains and/or is
adjacent to critical areas, including a Fish and Wildlife Conservation Area, pursuant to Chapters
23.40 and 23.90 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC).
The parcel is within 800 of Hutt Park, an identified Bald Eagle priority habitat area, and is part of
the Hutt Park Conservation Area.
This study applies to the entire subject parcel. Depending on the location and type of your
particular project relative to the identified critical areas, certain 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 whether your proposed development qualifies as an
allowed or exempt activity, please contact a Planner for more information.
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 to submit the entire study with your specific development application.
Please review the minimum report requirements for all types of Critical Areas that are listed
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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
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in the ordinance. There are options on how to complete a critical areas study, and there is
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
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through 23.40.140.
STUDY REQUIREMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT
Your parcel is within 800 feet of an active and/or recent eagle nest site. According to
ECDC 23.90.040.3, Bald eagle habitat shall be protected pursuant to the Washington
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State bald eagle protection rules (WAC 232-12-292). Whenever activities are proposed
within 800 feet of a verified nest territory or communal roost, a habitat management plan
shall be developed by a qualified professional. The director shall verify the location of
eagle management areas for each proposed activity. Approval of the activity shall not
occur prior to approval of the habitat management plan by the Washington Department of
Fish and Wildlife.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS ON A SITE WITH WILDLIFE HABITAT
Depending on the particular project (if trees are being removed or topped, for example),
the applicant must show written evidence of compliance with the requirements of the
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife prior to or with the submittal of any
building permits or other development permits for this site. The contact at the Department
of Fish & Wildlife is:
Jay Shepard
Threatened and Endangered Species Biologist
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
16018 Mill Creek Blvd.
Mill Creek, WA 98012
425.379.2301
eagle4@dfw.wa.gov
The Department of Fish and Wildlife works with applicants to develop habitat management
plans at no cost. Contact Mr. Shepard for further information.
SEPA may also be required with building permit submittal at the discretion of the
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife or the City of Edmonds.
Michael Clugston, Planner 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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