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CITY OF EDMONDS
1215 1h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www,edmondswa. ov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT* PLANNING DIVISION
Critical Area Determination (CRA20160114)
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 20331 83rd Ave. W
Tax Account Number 00431200001103
Property Owner Nicholson
Applicant Fitch
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 associated LIDAR map indicates the bulk of the site is fairly level but then slopes up steeply
near the eastern property line with portions of the approximately 20 foot tall slope with a grade
in excess of 40%. Soils on the site are identified as Alderwood Gravelly sandy loam (15% - 25%
slope). As a result, the eastern slope is considered to be both a potential erosion hazard and a
potential landslide hazard.
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.
Mike Clugston, AICP
October 20, 2016
Name, Title-SignAure Date
Cited sections of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) can be found at
http://www.codepublishing.cornIWAl -dmonds
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:
http.-Ilmaps.edmondswa.gov
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Critical Areas File *:0, r GtyLT of Edmonds
FJ Initial Determination - $955
)(Subsequent Determination - $90
Date Receive& t V° I i
Date Mailed to Applicant:
The purpose of this checklist is to enable City staff to
determine whether any critical areas and/or buffers are
located on or aad,jacent to the sj&ject property. Critical
areas, such ars wetlauds, streams and steep slopes, aitc
ecaal09ic,111y scrisitjive or hazardous aircas that are
regulated to protect thch iirnclions and vaahres. The City's
critical area regula.tiwis are contained within Edi,rionds:
C,;"omnrinatty Devc,lopinent Coda. (ECDC) Chapters 23,40
through 23.W.
Development Services Department
Planning Division
Phone: 425.771.0220
W,xw.edmondswa.gov
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A property owner, or an authorized representative, must
fill out the checklist, sign and date it, and submit it to the
City, Staff will review the checklist, conduct a site visit,
and make adeterraiiir it'ion of whether there are critical
areas and/or critical area buffers on or near the site. If a
Critical area pr'escait'" eleteiriiiaiaititiia is as,ued, a report
addressing the, appli able critical Brest requirements o[
l',C])C 0 ipters 23,40 through 23,90 may be requited
depending Oil the Scope of the Proposed activity,
Property Owner's Authorization
BY my signature, .1 certify that the information and e.hibits lierewith submitted are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge 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 attendant to this application. The undersigned owner, 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
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Is this site currently developed? Yes 1:1 No �
If yes, how is the site developed?
Describe the general site topography. Check all that apply. v
Flat to Rolling: No slope on/adjacent to the site or slopes generally less than 15% (a vertical
rise of 10 -feet over a horizontal distance of 66 -feet).
❑ Moderate: Slopes present on/ adjacent to site of more than 15% and less than 40% (a vertical
rise of 10 -feet over a horizontal distance of 25 to 66 -feet).
❑ Steep: Slopes of greater than 40% present on/adjacent to site (a vertical rise of 10 -feet over a
horizontal distance of less than 25 -feet).
6. Have there been landslides on or near the site in the past? ❑ Yes a o
If yes, please describe: _
7. Site contains areas of year-round standing water? ❑ Yes (approx. depth: )'RINo
S. Site contains areas of seasonal standing water? ❑ Yes (approx. depth: ) No
If yes, what season(s) of the year?
9. Site is in the floodway or floodplain of a water course? ❑ Floodway ❑ Floodplain
10. Site contains a creek or an area where water flows across the grounds surface? ❑ Yes RNo
If yes, are flows year-round or seasonal? ❑ Year-round
11. Obvious wetland is present on site? ❑ Yes No
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❑ Seasonal (time of year: )
SCS mapped soil type(s):
3. Critical Areas inventory or C.A. map indicates Critical Area on site: ' id
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4. Site within designated North Edmonds Earth Subsidence and Landslide Hazard Area (ESHLA)? /DC7
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