CRA20030043.PDFCritical Areas Checklist CAFile No:
ite Information (soils/topography/hydrology/vegetation)
Site Address/ Location 742�- d( m R u V f'r�.c.J PaW F
2. Property Tax Account Number: 9 -77 6 00 CO �3 0000
3. Approximate Site Size (acres or square feet): Is 99 to A si
4. Is this site currently developed? yes; no.
If yes; how is site developed? _ S►P&Lf — Fh44►ir/ f?A7 %,MPrt,
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:
: Approx. Depth:
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Site contains
areas of seasonal standing water:
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; Approx. Depth:
What season(s) of the year?
8. Site is in the floodway 4D floodplain 0 of a water course.
9. Site contains a creek or an area where water flows across the grounds surface? Flows are year-round?
PO Flows are seasonal? (What time of year? ).
10. Site is primarily: forested ; meadow ;shrubs ; mixed
urban landscaped (lawnshrubs etc)
11. Obvious wetland is present on site:
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1. Plan Check Number, if applicable?
2. Site is Zoned? m 1
3. SCS mapped soil "(s)?
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4. Critical Areas inventory or C.A. map indica7 Critical Area on site
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5. Site within designated earth subsidence landslide hazard area? / O
0 DETERMINATION
STUDY R�QUIRED WAIVER
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City of Edmonds
Development Services Department
Planning Division
Phone: 425.771.0220
Fax: 425.771.0221
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:
City Receipt #:
Critical Areas File #:
Critical Areas Checklist Fee: $45.00
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 maps 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 reasonab�
attorney's fees, arising from any action or infraction based in whole or part upon false, misleading, inaccurate
incomplete information finnished by the applicant, his/her/its agents or employees.
By my signature, I certify that the information and exhibits herewith submitted are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge and that I am authorized to file this application on the behalf of the owner as listed below.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT/AGENT
DATE
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 inspectio ostin dart t s application.
SIGNATURE OF OWNER DATE q 3
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Owner/Applicant:
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Telephone: 42);- 7) �-- �U7
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Critical Areas Checklistdocl4.4.2003
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CITY OF EDMONDS
12151h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
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Critical Areas Reconnaissance Report Update
Critical Areas File Number
Determination
Site Location
Tax Account Number
Property Owner
Applicant
Critical Areas Present
CRA20030043
Study Required
7425 Olympic View Drive
00477600005300
David Clobes
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0 Geologically Hazardous Areas
0 Erosion Hazard Areas
0 Landslide Hazard Areas
THIS PARCEL WAS PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED AS A'STUDY
REQUIRED' FOR STEEP SLOPES IN 2003. HOWEVER, THE
CRITICAL AREAS CODE UPDATE OF 2005 REQUIRES
REASSESSMENT OF THE ORIGINAL DETERMINATION.
Site Description
During review and inspection of the subject site, it was found that the site may contain (or be adjacent to) critical
areas, including Geologically Hazardous Areas (Erosion and/or Landslide Hazard Areas), pursuant to Chapters,,
23.40 and 23.80 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC). 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. Cited sections of the Edmonds Community Development Code can be found on the City of Edmonds website
at www.edmondswa.gov.
The associated LiDAR map indicates that the parcel slopes gradually from northeast to southwest toward Olympic
View Drive. The steepest portion of parcel is at the northeast corner where slopes exceed 50%. Soils on the
property are identified as Alderwood Gravelly sandy loam (15% - 25% slope). As a result, the slopes in excess of
15% are classified as a potential erosion hazards and the portion that exceeds 40% is a potential landslide hazard
• area.
• Allowed Activities & Exempt 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. v
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
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.
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.
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• landslide Hazard Areas
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.
Determination: Study Required
This review applies to the entire subject parcel. Depending on the location and project proposed relative to the
identified critical areas, certain studies and reports may be required. 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 f l) May 18, 2012
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a Critical Areas Map
File Number: CRA20030043 update 1 inch = 60 feet
7425 Olympic View Drive
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CITY OF EDMONDS
CRITICAL AREAS DETERMINATION
Site Location: 7425 Olympic View Dr Tax Acct. Number: 4776 000 053 00
Determination: Study Required Determination #: CA-03-43
Applicant: Dean Read Architects Owner: David & Julie Clubes
CRITICAL AREAS DETERMINATION: STUDY REQUIRED (CA-03-43)
During review and inspection of the subject site, it was found that the site may contain
or be adjacent to a Steep Slope Hazard Area, pursuant to Edmonds Community
Development Code (ECDC) 20.15B.060A3c. A Critical Areas Study will be required to
delineate the boundaries of the critical area, buffers, and setbacks.
STUDY REQUIREMENT — STEEP SLOPE HAZARD AREA
Prior to submission of any development permit, you will be required satisfy the
requirements of the Critical Areas Chapter 20.15E by completing the following Steep
Slope Hazard Area Delineation Requirements:
1. A topographic survey must be prepared by a Licensed Land Surveyor to
delineate any Steep Slope Hazard Areas.
• A steep slope hazard areas is defined by ECDC 20.156.060 as ground that rises
at an inclination of 40% or greater within at least 20 feet of elevation change. In
order to delineate a steep slope hazard area, it is necessary to locate the top
and toe of the slope. The inclination of the slope is established by averaging the
inclination over at least 20 feet of vertical relief.
A 50 foot wide buffer plus a 15-foot building setback will be required from both
the top and the toe of the steep slope hazard area. Refer to ECDC 20.1513.080C
and 20.15B.110A.
2. In order to complete the Study Requirement, a map must be submitted to the
Planning Division for review and approval.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS ON A SITE WITH STEEP SLOPE HAZARD AREAS
Development is restricted within the Steep Slope Hazard Area, its buffer, and/or
building setback. If development must occur within these areas, the applicant may
pursue certain processes provided in the Critical Areas Chapter of the Edmonds
Community Development Code. The applicable process depends on the specific
development proposal and site but may include one of the following:
Buffer Reduction. For development proposals within 65-feet (50-foot buffer plus 15-foot
building setback), but no closer than 25 feet (10-foot buffer plus a 15-foot building
setback) from the top or toe of the slope, the 50-foot buffer requirement may be
reduced to 10 feet if a study is completed by a licensed geologist or geotechnical
engineer. The study must clearly demonstrate that the proposed buffer alteration will
have-ro-adverse-impact-uponthe-site; the-pubiic—oranyypdvate-party-Essentially,
development could be allowed as close as 25 feet from the top or toe of the slope. The
15-foot building setback always applies no matter how much the buffer is reduced.
Refer to ECDC 20.15B.110A. •
Steep Slope Exemption, Critical Areas Variance, or Reasonable Use Exception.
Development proposals closer than 25 feet from the top or toe of the slope may be
allowed through the approval of a steep slope exception, critical areas variance, and/or
a reasonable use exception. These Land Use Permits that must be obtained through
the Planning Division. Refer to, ECDC 20.1513.110D2, 20.1513170A, and 20.1513.040C.
PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONAL WAIVERS
If the property owner wishes to apply for a specific development permit which they feel
would not impact the Critical Areas located on the site, they may submit their proposal
to the Planning Department for review. If the Planning Department finds that the
proposed development permit will not adversely impact a Critical Area or its buffers, a
conditional waiver may be issued on a project by project basis.
EXEMPT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
Certain development proposals may be exempt from Critical Areas Requirements.
Refer to ECDC 20.1513.040.
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If you need additional information, please contact a Planner.
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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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