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121 5"' Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 ® Fax: 425.771.0221 - Web: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT - PLANNING DIVISION
Date:
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Subject:
Transmitting:
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November 18, 2013
Alvin Zahnow — 923 Maple Street, Edmonds WA 98020
Jim Hendricks — PO Box 251, Edmonds WA 98020
Critical Areas Determination for 340 Sunset Ave — File CRA20130121
Critical Areas Checklist and Reconnaissance Report ("Determination")
R1 For Your Information
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R1 Comment: Enclosed, please find a copy of the Critical Areas Checklist
that you submitted as well as staffs Reconnaissance Report outlining
the critical areas that may be on or adjacent to this property. Please
note that the "determination" of "study required" is site specific and
not a project specific determination. If you have any questions about
whether your proposed development qualifies as an allowed or
exempt activity, please contact a Planner for more information.
Gina Janicek
Associate Planner
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S^te Description
During review and inspection ofthe subject site, bwas found that the site may contain (or beadjacent to) critical
areas, including a Geologically Hazardous Area (Seismic Hazard), pursuant to Chapter 23.40 of the Edmonds
Community Deve|opmentCode (ECDC). Geologically hazardous areas include areas susceptible toerosion, land
sliding, earthquake, orother geological events. They pose a threat tnthe health and safety of citizens when
incompatible development issited in areas ufsignificant hazard. Such incompatible development may not only
place itself at risk, but also may increase the hazard to surrounding development and use. Cited sections ofthe
Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) can be found on the City of Edmonds website at
The UDARmap (insedindicates that the site is
virtually flat with less than a2'change inelevation
across the entire site. Nostreams nrwetlands were
encountered ormapped. Soils onthe property are
identified as. #13(custerfine sandy loam) and #S
(a|denmoodurban land complex, 2-8% slopes).
However, the Washington State Department uf
Natural Resources has mapped a"seismic hazard"
area along the westernmost portion ofthe site
(shown nnthe map asared hatched overlay that
extends up�nddown Sunset Avenue North). This is
approximate, ofcourse, but itdoes mean that this
property is flagged as o "critical area" because of
this seismic mapping inventory (ECDC23.8O.O3U&3)
and subject tothe critical areas requirements for
geologically -hazardous areas.
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). Pursuant to ECDC
23.80.040.6, the following activities are allowed within seismic hazard areas: (1) construction of new buildings with
less than 2,500 square feet of floor area or roof area, whichever is greater, and which are not residential structures
or used as places of employment or public assembly; (2) additions to existing single -story residences that are 250
square feet or less; and (3) installation of fences. If you have any questions about whether your proposed
development qualifies as an allowed or exempt activity, please contact a Planner far 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.
It appears that this property contains and/or is adjacent to a Seismic Hazard Area. Seismic hazard areas are areas
subject to severe risk of damage as a result of earthquake -induced ground shaking, slope failure, settlement, soil
liquefaction, lateral spreading, or surface faulting. Settlement and soil liquefaction conditions occur in areas
underlain by cohesionless, loose, or soft -saturated soils of low density, typically in association with a shallow
ground water table. Development within a Seismic Hazard Area must meet additional criteria.
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.
A report by a licensed Geotechnical Engineer is required for applicable projects within Seismic Hazard Areas. Note
that it is important for the report to be prepared by a qualified professional as defined in the ordinance.
Geotechnical reports within Seismic Hazard Areas must address liquefaction. Report requirements are provided in
ECDC 23.80.050 and more generally in ECDC 23.40.090.D. Activities proposed to be located in seismic hazard areas
shall meet the development standards of ECDC 1, 80. Q..69.
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De-tenTlination: Study 1��equired
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 may be required. Please note that tree removal on sites containing critical areas may first require a
tree cutting permit, and the illegal removal of trees may result in penalties and fines (ECDC 18.45.070, Ord.
#3828).
Gina Janicek, Associate Planner
Name, Title
November 18, 2013
Signature Date
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Development Services Department
- Planning Division
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: 11 7 - ?-D I
City Receipt #: G MM 71 62
Critical Areas File : CP -A 2.-O i 3 U 12-1
Critical Areas Checklist Fee: $165.00
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 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 e� its herewith submitted are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge and that I am authorized to file this app e _ e a of the owner as listed below..
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT/AGENT DATE L ®/ ®/0l
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
Owner/Applicant:
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Street Address
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Critical Ares Checklist
Site Information (soils/topography/hydrology/vegetation)
1. Site Address/Location: t l V®z -N&
2. Property Tax Account Number:. 10070C)
3. Approximate Site Size (acres or square feet): "7®
4. Is this site currently developed? es; no.
If yes; how is site developed? G%Ao5%®�-
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 104eet 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:
7. Site contains areas of seasonal standing water: _ ; Approx. Depth:
What season(s) of the year?
8. Site is in the floodway tk® 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 ; meadow ;shrubs ; mixed
urban landscaped (lawn, shrubs etc)
11. Obvious wetland is present on site: )A
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1. Plan Check Number, if applicable? L. 0 2, 0 1 0 05 L�
2. Site is Zoned? K ✓ — (9
I SCS mapped soil type(s)? .:. (AAII Q
4. Critical Areas inventory or C.A. map indicates Critical Area on site? ' N Q : IQhl+ W .D KIR=
lip iVjdi«may ''SC4S�iG ha2ard�te al®�a smvi�tave.
5. Site within designated earth subsidence landslide hazard area? N
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