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CRA20180142_CriticalAreaDetermination.pdfCITY OF EDMONDS 121 51h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 . Web: www,edmondswa. ov DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION -,0c. 18L)`s Critical Area Determination (CRA20180142) 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 8364 Olympic View Drive (Lot A — PLN20120021) Tax Account Number 27041800101000 Property Owner Vector One Applicant Carl Clap Critical Area(s) Present ❑ Wetlands (ECDC 23.50) ❑ Frequently Flooded Areas (ECDC 23.70) ❑X 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 This critical area determination is for Lot A of the Ritter short plat (PLN20120021). The subject property lies on the south side of Olympic View Drive and generally slopes to the north. The entire property contains slopes of at least 32% according to the City's LiDAR information. Other portions of the property have slopes that exceed 40%, particularly in the northwest and southeast corners of the property. Soils on the subject site are identified as part of the Alderwood soils series according to the Snohomish County Soil Survey. Given the steepness of the slopes and the soils on the subject property, the property is classified as containing potential erosion and landslide hazard areas pursuant to Chapter 23.80. ECDC. 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, Environmental Programs Manager �August 7, 2018 ............................................. Name, Title.......... ............. ...,,.a,� .aa..,w�......-...._ Signature ... ............... Date............... Cited sections of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) can be found at t ./llwrw .co e u lishin .co / A/Edmonds Environmentally Critical Areas General Provisions (ECDC 23.40) Wetlands (ECDC 23.50) Frequently Flooded Areas (ECDC23.70) Geologically Hazardous Areas (ECDC 23.80) Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (ECDC 23.90) Building permits — Earth Subsidence and Landslide Hazard Areas (ECDC 19.10) City of Edmonds GIS map tool with approximate location of critical areas: http://mas.emonsa.ov Page 12 CA File No. 2~ ` 2' #20 Critical Areas Checklist Site Information 1. Site Address/Location: ' vl e 2. Property Tax Account Number: ,2- 7 & '/" /8 l D oaf 3. Approximate Site Size (acres or square feet): 6 -� 4. Is this site currently developed? ❑ Yes 0 No If yes, how is the site developed? 5. Describe the general site topography. Check all that apply. ❑: Flat to Rolling: No slope on/ 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/ 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 D No If yes, please describe: 7. Site contains areas of year-round standing water? ❑ Yes (approx. depth: ) 2'No 8. Site contains areas of seasonal standing water? ❑ Yes (approx. depth: ) ZFNo 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 25'No If yes, are flows year-round or seasonal? ❑ Year-round ❑ Seasonal (time of year: ) 11. Obvious wetland is present on site? ❑ Yes ;RrNo w......------------ ------- ------------- -------------------- For City Staff Use Only 1. Zoning:7. S � 3. SCS,mapped soil type(s): 44, °' 3. Critical Areas irivei tor or. `C„A map aidicate �, Critical Area on site: 4A w 4. Site within designated North Edmonds Earth Subsidence and Landslide Hazard Area (ESHLA)? Reviewed by:_ Revised on 114117 11 CAL AREA $FSEN 1 WAIVER bale. P20 - Critical Areas Checklist Page 2 of 2 #P20 Critical Areas File * 20,161 Initial Determination -'$100 V(Subsequent Deterr irl7 lon - $50 Date Received: __ 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 adjacent to the subject property. Critical areas, such as wetlands, streams and steep slopes, are ecologically sensitive or hazardous areas that are regulated to protect their functions and values. The City's critical area regulations are contained within Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) Chapters 23.40 through 23.90. Property Owner's Authorization pity of Edmonds Development Services Department Planning Division Phone: 425.771.0220 www.edmondswa.gov 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 a determination of whether there are critical' areas and/or critical area buffers on or near the site. If a "Critical Area Present" determination is issued, a report addressing the applicable critical area requirements of ECDC Chapters 23.40 through 23.90 may be ' required depending on the scope of the proposed activity. By my signature, I certify that the information and exhibits herewith 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 undersignedowner, 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 agents or employees. ti'J' iIGNATURE OF OWNER ....._: � ... _ DATE L1111 V 5a Street Address City State Zip Telephone: Email address Applicant/Agent: l C Name Street Address City State Zip Telephone:' 1 % Email Address �- Revised on 114117 P20 - Critical Areas Checklist Page I of t Critical Areas Map CRA20180142 8364 Olympic View Drive Scale 1 inch = 50 feet ,lie, t89•