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CRA20170069 determination.pdf�rpc. 1 9., CITY OF EDMONDS 1215 1h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 # Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.ediyloqdswa.gov DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION Critical Area Determination (CRA20170069) Based on a review and inspection of the subject site, staff has determined that one or more critical areas are located on or adjacent to the site. Critical areas are ecologically sensitive or hazardous areas that are protected in order to maintain their functions and values. ............_....... Site Location 724 Walnut Street Tax Account Number 00434209201200, 00434209201300, 00434209201400, 00484500101400 Property Owner Buendia & McDaniel Applicant CRD Design Build (Megan Knight) 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 site slopes gradually down southeast -northwest toward Puget Sound. There is a near vertical rockery holding a slope behind the sidewalk along Walnut Street with a height ranging from about 6' —10'. Underlying soils consist of Alderwood Urban land complex types (2-8% and 8-15% slopes). The rockery has been in place for many years and shows no evidence of movement or failure. As a result, the north slope and other portions of the site with slopes greater than 15% are considered to be potential erosion hazard areas. 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 June 14, 2017 Name, Title Sign Lure Date Cited sections of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) can be found at 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;11m ps.ed ons a. ov Page 12