CRA20170206 Wetland.pdfCITY OF EDMONDS
121 5t" 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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Critical Area Determination (CRA201702O6)
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
Tax Account Number
Property Owner
Applicant
Critical Area(s) Present
Site Description
693 Melody Lane
27031300308200
Donald Berger
Some as Owner
® 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
During review and inspection of the subject site, it was found that the subject site contains
and/or is adjacent to critical areas, including a Wetland. A wetland appears to be located on
the property directly west of the subject site. Buffers from the potential wetland could impact
the subject site.
Soils on the site are identified as Everett gravelly sandy loam (0% - 8% slope). The site slopes
down gradually from east to west; however, the degree of slope and change in elevation is not
enough to qualify as an Erosion 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.
Jen Machuga, Associate Planner
December 12, 2017
Name, Title Signatures Date
Cited sections of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) can be found at
http://www. codepubl ishing. com/WA/Edmonds
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.-Ilmops.edmondswa.gov
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