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CITY OF EDMONDS
1215 1h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswagoy
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
Critical Area Determination
(Crm""A20160084)
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
10310 240`" Pl. SW
Tax Account Number
00565000000902
Property Owner
Phillip Godinez
Applicant
Phillip Godinez
Critical Area(s)
❑ Wetlands (ECDC 23.50)
Present
❑ 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
During review and inspection of the subject site, it was found that the site contains critical areas,
including Geologically Hazardous Areas (Erosion Hazard and Landslide Hazard Areas), pursuant to
Chapter 23.80 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC).
The subject site has a single-family residence situated in the middle of the property on relatively level
to gently sloping ground. A steep slope extends upward on and/or adjacent to the northeastern lot
line. A partial retaining wall approximately 2.5' in height is constructed at the toe of the slope. Some
erosion is evident. Vegetation on slope consists of ivy, blackberry, fir, and hawthorn.
The associated LIDAR map indicates that the northeastern portion of the property slopes upward
22' over a horizontal distance of 44' (approximately 50 -percent grade). Soils throughout the site are
identified as Alderwood Urban Land Complex (8%-15% slope). As a result, the slopes in excess of
40 -percent are classified as potential landslide 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.
Brad Shipley, Associate Planner
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August 10, 2016
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)
Geologically Ha�ZardousAreas (ECDC 23.80)
City of Edmonds GIS map tool with approximate location of critical areas: http,//mapseedmondszvaegov
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