CRA20140081 determination and map.pdfCITY OF EDMONDS
1215 1h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 ® Fax: 425.771.0221 ® Web: www.edmondswa
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT ® PLANNING DIVISION
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Critical Areas File Number CRA20140081
Determination Studv Reauired
Tax Account Number 00445300001700
Property Owner Linda Harter
Applicant Jeff (Riverside Architecture)
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 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
here: http://www.codepublishing.com/wa/edmonds/.
The subject site is fairly level near 238th Street and along the eastern boundary but slopes down
to the west and south away from the existing house. The short decline to the south and west
falls away at approximately 30%. Soils on the site are identified as Alderwood gravelly sandy
loams (15% - 25% slope). As a result, the slopes in excess of 15% are classified as potential
erosion hazards.
#',)e--LLermina'LLAon: Study RequireQ
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 when you have a specific development proposal
for this site in order to discuss the various permits that will be required.
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). However, it is more likely that an alteration to a critical area or buffer will
require some form of City review and approval. According to ECDC 23.40.320:
"Alteration" means any human -induced action which changes the existing conditions of
a critical area or its buffer. Alterations include, but are not limited to: grading, grading;
filling; dredging; draining; channelizing, cutting, pruning, limbing or topping, clearing,
relocating or removing vegetation; applying herbicides or pesticides or any hazardous or
toxic substance; discharging pollutants; paving, construction, application of gravel,
modifying for surface water management purposes; or any other human activity that
changes the existing landforms, vegetation, hydrology, wildlife or wildlife habitat value
of critical areas.
If you have any questions about whether your proposed development qualifies as an
allowed or exempt activity, please contact the Planning Division.
Unless otherwise provided, buildings and other structures must be set back a distance of 15
feet from the edges of all critical area buffers or from the edges of all critical areas, if no buffers
are required. The following may be allowed in the building setback area: 1) landscaping; 2)
uncovered decks; 2) building overhangs, if such overhangs do not extend more than 30 inches
into the setback area; and 4) impervious ground surfaces, such as driveways and patios;
provided, that such improvements may be subject to water quality regulations as adopted in
the current editions of the International Residential Code and International Building Code, as
adopted in ECDC Title 19.
Critical areas reports identify, classify and delineate 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 specific development proposals. If a specific development
proposal results in an alteration to a critical area, the critical areas report must contain a
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mitigation plan. General mitigation requirements for all critical areas are described in ECDC
23.40.110 through 23.40.140.
Critical area reports are most commonly submitted when applying for a building permit or land
use development application but they can be submitted at any time. The minimum
requirements for all critical area reports are listed in ECDC 23.40.090.D. There are additional
report requirements for specific 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.
Development is regulated within Erosion Hazard Areas and must meet specific 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. Report requirements and development
standards for alterations within erosion hazard areas are found in ECDC 23.80.050 through
23.80.070.
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intervals. This map is for information purposes only and should not
A 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,
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Development 'Services Department
Planning Division
Picone: 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 r)evei0pnicirt
Permit Application for the City of Edmonds prior to
his/her submittal of the application to the City,
The purpose of file Checklist is to enable City staff to
determine whether any potential Critical Areas are, or
may be, present on the subject property. 'file information
needed to complete the Checklist should be easily
available from observations of the site or data available at
City Hall (Critical areas itiventories, maps, or soil
surveys).
Date Received: I
City Receipt #:
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Critical Areas Checklist Fee:
Date Mailed to Applicant:
A property owner, or his/her authorized repre
jolist fill out the checklist, sign and (late it, and
to the City. The City will review the checklis
precursory site visit, and make a detennioati(
subsequent steps necessary to complete a de),
permit application.
Please submit a vicinity map, along with the sit
of this lbrai to assist City staff in finding and to
specific piece of property described on this I
addition, the applicant shall include other
information (e.g. site Plan, topography map,
studies in conjunction with this Checklist to assi
in completing their preliminary assessillcot oftll(
The undersigned applicairt, and his/her/its heirs, and assigns, in consideration on the processing of the applici
to release, iridemaily, defend and hot(] the City of Edmonds harmless fi-orn any and all damages, including
attorocy's fees, arising from any action or irifiraction based in whole or part upon false, misleading, ill
incomplete information furnished by the applicant, liis/O?,cr/its agents or employees.
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knowledge acrd that I am authorized to file
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Property Owner's Atithorization
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Critical Areas Checklist
Site Information (soils/ topography/ hydrology/ vegetation)
1. Site Address/ Location: 616,
2. Property Tax Account Number:
3. Approximate Site Size (acres or square feet): J'2,
4. Is this site currently developed? — yes; _ no.
If yes; how is site developed? i tr. �'Illil',A
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5. Describe the general site topography. Check all thsdapply.
Flat: less than 5 -feet elevation change over entire site.
7, Rolling: slopes on site generally less than 15% (a vertical rise of 10 --feet over a
distance of 66 -feet).
Hilly: slopes present on site of more than 1.5% and less than 30% (a vertical rise
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
distance of less than 33 -feet).
Other (please describe):
6. Site contains areas of year-round standing water: _11-0; Approx. Depth: O.e,
7, Site contains areas of seasonal standing water: A2LC:> Approx, Depth:
What season(s) of the year? Y-1. -
8. Site is in the floodway _M,> floodplain VI C> — of a water course.
9. Site contains a creek or an area where water flows across the grounds surface? Flows are
I yx;) __ Flows are seasonal? > What time of year? V) , e"A -
10, Site is primarily: forested meptlow ___; shrubs mixed
urban landscaped (lawn, shrubs etc) V
1.1. Obvious wetland is present on site: —1 j,
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4. Cri tical �Areas inventory or C.A. map indicates Critical Area on site?
5. Site within designated earth subsidence landslide hazard area?
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