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CITY OF EDMONDS
1215 1h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 ® Fax: 425.771.0221 ® Web: www.edmondswa.gov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT ® PLANNING DIVISION
Critical Areas File Number CRA20020065
Determination Studv Reauired
Tax Account Number 27041800202400
Property Owner N/A
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During review and inspection of the subject parcel, it was found that the site may contain or be
adjacent to critical areas, including Geologically Hazardous Areas (Erosion and Landslide Hazard
Areas), pursuant to Chapters 23.40 and 23.80 of the Edmonds Community Development Code
(ECDC).
Cited sections of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) can be found
the City of Edmonds website at www.edmondswa.gov. i
The associated LiDAR map indicates that the subject site slopes steeply from south to north
down from Olympic View Drive. The downward slope is also steeper near the western property
line whereas the grades to the east are less steep. Soils throughout the site are identified as
Alderwood Gravelly sandy loam (8% - 15% slopes). The slopes in excess of 15% are classified as
potential erosion hazards and the portion of the slope on the south and west that exceeds 40%
is considered a potential landslide hazard area.
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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 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 submit the entire study with your specific
development application. Please review the minimum report requirements for all types of
Critical Areas which are listed 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 in the ordinance. There are options on how to
complete a critical areas study and 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 through 23.40.140.
Erosion Hazard areas include Alderwood and Everett series soils on slopes of 15 percent or
greater, among others. Landslide Hazard Areas are further defined in ECDC 23.80.020.A. In
addition to the general requirements for Critical Areas reports referenced above, specific
Critical Area report requirements for Erosion Hazard Areas (which are one of the Geologically
Hazardous Areas) are provided in ECDC 23.80.050.
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Note that Stable Erosion Hazard Areas may have limited report requirements at the director's
discretion. At a minimum an erosion and sediment control plan prepared in compliance with
the requirements in ECDC Chapter 18.30 shall be required.
Development is restricted within an Erosion Hazard Area and must meet additional criteria. For
erosion hazard areas with suitable slope stability, an erosion and sediment control plan
prepared in compliance ECDC 18.30 will be considered to meet the Critical Areas "Study
Required" determination. The determination of "suitable slope stability' will be made by both
the Planning and Engineering divisions of the City of Edmonds. In areas where the slope
stability is not suitable, projects within Erosion Hazard Areas will require a report by a licensed
Geotechnical Engineer or other qualified professional. Note that it is important for the report
to be prepared by a qualified professional as defined in the ordinance. Report requirements are
given in ECDC 23.80.050, and more generally in ECDC 23.40.090.D. Development standards are
given in ECDC 23.80.060 and 23.80.070.
Development is restricted within a Landslide Hazard Area and its buffer. Projects that will
intrude into these areas will require a report by a licensed Geotechnical Engineer. Geologically
hazardous areas include areas susceptible to erosion, land sliding, earthquake, or other
geological events. They pose a threat to the health and safety of citizens when incompatible
development is sited in areas of significant hazard. Such incompatible development may not
only place itself at risk, but also may increase the hazard to surrounding development and use.
The criteria that are applied depend on the amount that the buffer is reduced. The buffer can
be reduced to a minimum of ten (10) feet (with an additional 15' building setback per ECDC
23.40.280) if a report is prepared that meets the standards listed in ECDC 23.80.050). The
alteration must also meet the requirements listed ECDC 23.80.060. In addition, proposals to
reduce the buffer to less than ten (10) feet must comply with the design standards listed in
ECDC 23.80.070.A.3. Development is restricted within a Landslide Hazard Area and its buffer.
Projects that will intrude into these areas will require a report by a licensed Geotechnical
Engineer. Projects within the North Edmonds Earth Subsidence and Landslide Hazard Area are
subject to the requirements of ECDC 19.10.
Determination:e
This review applies to the entire subject parcel. Depending on the location and project
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Please contact the Planning Division at 425.771.0220 if and when you have a specific
development proposal for this site in order to discuss the various permits that will be
required.
Mike Clugston, Associate Planner` s April 24, 2014
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"This map displays LIDAR data at approximate 2 -foot contour
intervals. This map is for information purposes only and should not
be relied upon for any action. Actual topography should be verified
in the field by survey for accuracy. This map is provided with all
faults on an "as is" and "as available" basis. No warranty of any
kind is given. Users of this map agree to indemnify and save
harmless the City of Edmonds, its officials, officers, employees
and/or agents from and against any claim, demand or action,
irrespective of the nature of the cause of the claim, demand or
action, arising out of any use or possession of this map."
Critical Area Map 2012 Aerial Photo
18030 Talb®t Road
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Critical Areas Checklist CAFile No:
Site Information (soils/topography/hydrology/vegetation) $Z- %a ice''.
1. Site Address/ Location: 12 030 i L± lj Li jo j ddsLEE9
2. Property Tax Account Number: �2 7 0 L/ / R'Lno2 U �,IQL
3. Approximate Site Size (acres or square feet):
4. Is this site currently developed? /"yes; no.
If yes; how is site developed?
5. Describe the general site topography. Check -all that apply.
Flat: less than 5 -feet elevation change over entire site.
Rolling: slopes on site generally less than 15% (a vertical rise of 10 -feet over a horizontal
distance of 66 -feet).
Hilly: slopes present on site of more than 15% and less than 30% ( a vertical rise of 10 -feet
over a horizontal distance of 33 to 66 -feet).
Steep: grades of greater than 30% present on site (a vertical rise of 10 -feet over a horizontal
distance of less than 33 -feet).
Other (please describe):
6. Site contains areas of year-round standing water: &A Approx. Depth:
7. Site contains areas of seasonal standing water:;Approx. Depth:
What season(s) of the year?
8. Site is in the floodway A Z floodplain of a water course.
9. Site contains a creek or an area where water flows across the grounds surface? Flows are year-round?
Flows are seasonal? (What time of year? ).
10. Site is primarily: forested ; mea ow ;shrubs ;mixed
urban landscaped (lawn,shrubs etc)
11. Obvious wetland is present on site: La
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Phone: 425.771.0220
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The Critical Areas Checklist contained on this form is to
be filled out by any person preparing a Development
Permit Application for the City of Edmonds prior to
his/her submittal of the application to the City.
The purpose of the Checklist is to enable City staff to
determine whether any potential Critical Areas are, or
may be, present on the subject property. The information
needed to complete the Checklist should be easily
available from observations of the site or data available at
City Hall (Critical areas inventories, maps, or soil
surveys).
Date Received: 2�z-
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Date Mailed to Applicant:
A property owner, or his/her authorized representative,
must fill out the checklist, sign and date it, and submit it
to the City. The City will review the checklist, make a
precursory site visit, and make a determination of the
subsequent steps necessary to complete a development
permit application.
Please submit a vicinity map, along with the signed copy
of this form to assist City staff in finding and locating the
specific piece of property described on this form. In
addition, the applicant shall include other pertinent
information (e.g. site plan, topography map, etc.) or
studies in conjunction with this Checklist to assistant staff
in completing their preliminary assessment of the site.
The undersigned applicant, 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.
By my signature, I certify that the information and exhibits herewith submitted are true and convect to the best of rrl
knowledge and that I am authorized to fileffiis application on the, ehalf of the owner as listed below.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT/AGENT � DATE r �J 0
Property Owner's Authorization
By my signature, I certify that I have authorized the above Applicant/Agent to apply for the subject land use application,
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 and posting attendant to this application.
SIGNATURE OF OWNER _ DATE
Owner/Applicant:
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Applicant: [Shawn Hines Determination #: CA -0265
Project Mame: Permit Number:
Site Location: 15030 Talbot Rd. Property Tax Acct #: 27 0418 002 024 00
Project Description:
Non -Project Specific
Determination: Study Required:
During review and inspection of the subject site, it was found that the site has some potential for steep
slopes on portions of the property and/or adjacent to the property pursuant to Chapter 20.15B of the
Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC). Based on these findings, prior to submission of any
building permit, you will be required satisfy the requirements of ECDC 20.1513 by completing the
following:
THE "STUDY REQUIRED" PROCESS:
1. First Step: In order to determine whether or not a steep slope does in fact exist on your property
and/or is adjacent to your property, you are required to submit a topographic survey. This survey
must be completed by a Licensed Land Surveyor (with a professional stamp on the drawing). The
survey must include the following information:
A. Top of the slope
B. Toe of the slope
Note: If there is not an obvious break in the topography to indicate the
top and toe of the slope, then a Geotechnical Engineer may be required
to locate the top and the toe of the slope. Refer to the City Code section
ECDC Chapter 20.15B.
2. Second Step, if deemed necessary: If you feel that you need to have the proposal located in the
buffer area or in the critical area, then you may apply for a Steep Slope Exemption, Critical Areas
Exemption, or Conditional Waiver. It is important to understand that not every applicant will qualify
for the exemptions and waivers listed above. Only a few applications are issued exemptions and
waivers on a project by project basis.
Please do not submit any new materials, such as Geotech Reports, elevations, soil reports,
unless you have received an official memo from the City requesting additional information and
you have contacted a Phagnpr at the City##teripine how to proceed with your proposal.
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