CRA-2014-0046 Recon Report.pdf121 5"' 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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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), 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.edinp)9.dS.w.a,pLoy.
The site slopes up from 90'h Pl. W., with the high point at the southwest corner of the lot. The gradient of portions
of this slope (on both sides of and to the rear of the house) is between 15 percent and 20 percent, according to
City LiDAR data. According to information from the US Natural Resources Conservation Service, soils at the site
include Alderwood Urban land complex (2-8 percent). Due to the steepness of the slope and the type of soil, the
site contains and/or is adjacent to slopes that are considered Erosion Hazard Areas (over 15 percent slope).
A110wed Activities Exerript, Pii'ol:)osals
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.
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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 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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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
Name, Title
Signature
May 27, 2014
Date