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CITY OF EDMONDS
121 51h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.Rov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
Critical Area Determination (CRA20160065)
Based on a review and inspection of the subject site, staff has determined that one or more
critical areas are located on or near the site. Critical areas are ecologically sensitive or
hazardous areas that are protected in order to maintain their functions and values.
Site Location 1305-11 tPlace North
Tax Account Number 00606600001000
Property Owner Pam Swanson
Applicant Kristin Hanson
Critical Area(s) Present ❑ Wetlands (ECDC 23.50)
❑ Frequently Flooded Areas (ECDC 23.70)
® Geologically Hazardous Areas (ECDC 23.80)
❑ Erosion Hazard Areas
® Landslide Hazard Areas
❑ Seismic Hazard Areas
❑ Fish & Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (ECDC 23.90)
❑ Streams
Site Description
The subject property is located on the west side of 11th Place North. There is a slight slope into
the property from 11th PI N, then the property is relatively level. On the west side of the
property there is a steep drop down to the adjacent property to the west. According to the
City's LiDAR information, the steep slope drops off at approximately 53%. Slopes of 40% or
greater classify a site as a potential landslide hazard area.
What does this mean?
The critical area regulations are only triggered when an alteration is proposed to a critical
area or its buffer. However, once an alteration in or near critical area is proposed, critical
area studies and City review and approval may be required.
What is an 'Alteration'?
According to Section 23.40.005 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC):
"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, 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.
Kernen Lien, Senior Planner
Name, Title
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June 21, 2016
Signature " Date
Cited sections of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) can be found at
http.-Ilwww.codepublishing.comlWAIEdmonds
Environmentally Critical Areas General Provisions (ECDC 23.40)
Wetlands (ECDC 23.50)
Frequently Flooded Areas (ECDC 23.70)
Geologically Hazardous Areas (ECDC 23.80)
Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (ECDC 23.90)
City of Edmonds GIS map tool with approximate location of critical areas:
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