CANOD for utility trench.pdfCity of Edmonds
Critical Area Notice of Decision
Applicant: M Ic'W Property Owner: leo 57's
Critical Area File #: CPH2 DO c ood 6' Permit Number: L� lS 0 Z? 3
Site Location: (� I (�'V 1�I'.'P_ Parcel Number: z -70 3 2 q 00 z 133 oc�
Project Description:
❑ Conditional Waiver. No critical area report is required for the project described above.
1. There will be no alteration of aCritical Area or its required buffer.
2. The proposal is an allowed activity pursuant to ECDC 23.40.220, 23.50.220, and/or
23.80.040.
3. The proposal is exempt pursuant to ECDC 23.40.230.
Erosion Hazard. Project is within erosion hazard area. Applicant must prepare an erosion and
sediment control plan in compliance with ECDC 18.30.
Critical Area Report Required: The proposed project is within a critical area attd/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. l 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
6. The proposal is consistent with other applicable regulations and standards.
Unfavorable Critical Area Decision. The proposed project is not exempt or does not adequately
mitigate its impacts on critical areas and/or does not comply with the criteria in ECDC 23.40.1,60 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 from 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 number for specific condition(s).
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Appeals: Any decision to approve, condition, or deny a development proposal or other activity based on the
requirements of critical area regulations may be appealed according to, and as part of, the appeal procedure, if any,
for the permit or approval involved.
Revised 12/16/2010
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August 27, 2015
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Rob Michel
rwmichel@nwlink.com
SUBJECT: Ross Renovation - 718 Hindley Lane, Edmonds, WA
Pa rce 1 27032400213300
Utility Trench in Stream Buffer
Dear Rob:
I have reviewed your proposed plans for extending utilities (gas and power) to the
subject property. The utility extension requires the construction of a 3 -foot deep by
3 -foot wide trench along the existing access to the residence from the intersection of
8th Ave N. and Hindley Lane. This trench must be constructed within the existing
developed buffer of Hindley Creek.
It is my understanding that the trench will be excavated and backfilled on the same
day and will not require the removal of any significant native vegetation. It is my
recommendation that to avoid any potential sediment from entering the creek the
construction should only occur during dry weather. In addition, in those areas where
the trench would be installed through lawn, the sod should be stripped, set aside,
and then replaced following backfilling.
Conclusion
There should be no impacts to Hindley Creek or its buffer from the utility trench
installation if constructed per the site plan and if the above recommendations are
followed.
Rob Michel
August 27, 2015
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If you have any questions, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
ALTMANN OLIVER ASSOCIATES, LLC
John Altmann
Ecologist
Cluqston, Michael
From: Rob Michel rrwmichel@nwlink.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2015 8:36 AM
To: Clugston, Michael
Subject: Re: BId20150273
Attachments: 4824 trench review.pdf
Hi Michael:
See attached letter from Biologist and photos and let me know if you need anything else.
Thanks
Rob
On Aug 11, 2015, at 11:30 AM, Clugston, Michael <Michaelm.Uggs on(ii)edmondsw .,gov>
wrote:
Yes. Since the work doesn't meet the minor utility projects criteria, it's an alteration to a critical
area requiring a report per ECDC 23.40 and 23.90.
Mike
-----Original Message -----
From: Rob Michel [:r ailta jmMrc�lgr k.� ]
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 5:56 PM
To: Clugston, Michael
Subject: Re: B1d20150273
Hi Michael:
The trench is more than 75 sq ft.
The trench would be within the existing asphalt drive and restored the same dry day.
No alteration to vegetation.
Need report?
Please let me know.
Thanks
Rob
On Aug 10, 2015, at 3:27 PM, Clugston, Michael <Micli�el.Clt.tgstori(i`�,ed rron(Is�wa.g�)v> wrote:
Hi Rob,
The only exemptions from critical area requirements are for emergencies and operation,
maintenance and repair of existing structures and improvements per ECDC 23.40.230. What
you are doing doesn't appear to fall into that category. The other options are that it is an allowed
activity that doesn't require a critical area report per 23.40.220 or it's an alteration that requires a
critical area report.
If you are installing a new gas line within the critical area/buffer of the stream, it might be an
allowed activity under the minor utility projects category but BMPs and restoration measures are
still required in that case:
"5. Minor Utility Projects. Utility projects that have minor or short -duration impacts to critical
areas, as determined by the director in accordance with the criteria below, and which do not
significantly impact the function or values of a critical area(s); provided, that such projects are
constructed with best management practices and additional restoration measures are provided.
Minor activities shall not result in the transport of sediment or increased storm water. Such
allowed minor utility projects shall meet the following criteria:
a. There is no practical alternative to the proposed activity with less impact on critical areas;
b. The activity involves the placement of utility pole(s), street sign(s), anchor(s), or vault(s) or
other small component(s) of a utility facility; and
c. The activity involves disturbance of an area less than 75 square feet;"
If your scope is outside that, a critical area report is required.
What's the scope of the gas line project?
Best,
Mike Clugston, AICP
City of Edmonds I Associate Planner
425-771-0220
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From: Rob Michel ���ailto:t°wt���ch ml m
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 1:04 PM
To: Clugston, Michael
Subject: RE: B1d20150273
Hi Michael:
We would like to "improve infrastructure" and install PSE gas line to 718 Hindley Lane.
It appears this is an exempt activity in buffer.
Please let me know your thoughts.
Thanks
Rob