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Development Services Department Critical Areas File # _CtZ4sotyDDY1 3
Planning Division Phone: 425.771.0220 Critical Areas Checklist Fee: $155.00
t o Fax: 425.771.0221 Date Mailed to Applicant:
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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).
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 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 inspection and post attendant t this application.
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Site Information (soils/to�pyography/hydrology/vegetation)
1. Site Address/ Location: ZS 0 G 61, rn 1)1, k- C t,i 0 a E_ Dm o tNk� �;j A '19 Q 2 �
2. Property Tax Account Number:
3. Approximate Site Size (acres or square feet): e S
4. Is this site currently developed? X yes; no.
no.
If yes; how is site developed? /' fo U S e-
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(Mii e- ; Approx. Depth:
7. Site contains areas of seasonal standing water: AO ri -e- ; Approx. Depth:
What season(s) of the year?
8. Site is in the floodway _N0 floodplain N 0 of a water course.
9. Site contains a creek or an area where water flows across the grounds surface? Flows are year-round?
/`/ c Flows are seasonal? (What time of year? ).
10. Site is primarily: forested ; meadow ;shrubs _�J mixed
urban landscaped (lawn, shrubs etc)
11. Obvious wetland is present on site: NO
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1. Plan Check Number, if applicable? _ _ BI►5�2(� 1 yoc)3G
2. Site is Zoned?s&
3. SCS mapped soil type(s)?
4. Critical Areas oap t dic te�c4Area on site? 60
5. Site within designated earth subsidence landslide hazard area?
SITE DETERMINATION
REQUIRED
Reviewed
Critical Areas Checklist.doc/2.5.2009
CITY OF EDMONDS
121 5lh 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
Critical Areas file Number CRA20140042
Determination
Site Location
Tax Account Number
Property Owner
Applicant
Critical Areas Present
Site Description
Study Required
8706 Olympic View Drive
00434600000409
Andy Sessler
Andy Sessler
0 Geologically Hazardous Areas
0 Erosion Hazard Areas
El Landslide Hazard Areas
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 Hazard Area and/or Landslide Hazard Area), 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 on the City of Edmonds website at www.edmondswa.gov.
The site slopes down from the south (rear) property line toward the northern line (at the street) and from east to
west, resulting in a steep slope in the northwest portion of the site. According to City LiDAR data, the elevation at
the mid -point of the front of the house is about 260 feet; elevations at the north property line (street line) vary
from 248 feet (at the eastern property line) to 234 feet at the western property line. Portions of the slope
between the house and the street exceed 50 percent. According to the US Natural Resources Conservation
Service, soils on the site are Alderwood Gravelly sandy loam (8-15 percent slope and 15-25 percent slope), which
may experience significant erosion. Due to the degree of the slope and the presence of these soils, the site
contains and/or is adjacent to a slope that is considered both an Erosion Hazard Area (over 15 percent slope) and
Landslide Hazard Area (over 40 percent slope).
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.
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
It appears that this property contains and/or is adjacent to an Erosion Hazard Area. 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.
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 with 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
It appears that this property contains and/or is adjacent to a Landslide Hazard Area. 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.
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. 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-foot
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 in 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.
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. 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 steep fines (ECDC 18.45.070,
ordinance #3828).
Kevin Garrett, AICP, Planner l6el,
Name, Title
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May 7, 2014
Date
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Edmonds, WA
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CITY OF EDMONDS DAVEEARLING
MAYOR
121 5th AVENUE NORTH • EDMONDS, WA 98020 • (425) 771-0220 • fax (425) 771-0221
www.edmondswa.gov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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May 7, 2014
Andy Sessler
8706 Olympic View Drive
Edmonds, WA 98026
Subject: Determination regarding Critical Areas Checklist: CRA20140042
Dear Applicant:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Critical Areas Checklist you submitted.
The 'DETERMINATION' reached by the City is located on the reverse side of the form (bottom of page).
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO RETAIN A COPY OF THIS CRITICAL 'AREAS
"DETERMINATION" FOR YOUR RECORDS.
Please examine this Determination for additional requirements. You may need to submit additional
information such as an Environmental Checklist or Critical Areas Study.
The Determination for the Critical Areas Checklist you submitted is a site -specific determination, not a
project -specific determination.
YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF THE CRITICAL AREAS CHECKLIST and DETERMINATION WITH
ALL PERMIT APPLICATIONS OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
Permit applications include the following:
Building Permits
Conditional Use Permits
Subdivisions
Variances
Applications to the ADB* Land Use Applications
Any other development permit applications.
Thank you,
Planning Secretary
*Architectural Design Board
Enclosure
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