CRA2021-0080CITY OF EDMONDS
121 5ch Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
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5/18/2021
CITY OF EDMONDS EDMONDS CITY OF
2002NDAVE S
EDMONDS, WA 98020
Subject: Critical Areas Determination (CRA2021-0080)
Site Address: 200 2ND AVE S
Dear Applicant/Owner,
Please find the enclosed critical area determination for the Critical Areas Checklist you
submitted to the City of Edmonds Planning Division. The critical area determination for your
property is "STUDY REQUIRED." Note that this determination is a site -specific determination
and not a project -specific determination.
If the critical area determination is "STUDY REQUIRED," additional critical areas information or
critical areas specific studies may be required for development or alteration of your property
depending on the location of the activity. "WAIVER" means no further critical area review is
required for development or alteration of your property.
If you have any questions regarding this critical area determination, please contact the planner
on duty at 425.771.0220.
Regards,
KERNEN LIEN
Planning Division
Development Services Department
Enc: Critical Area Determination
CITY OF EDMONDS
121 5ch 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 (CRA2021-0080)
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
200 2ND AVE S
Tax Account Number
27032300409100
Property Owner
CITY OF EDMONDS EDMONDS CITY OF
Applicant
MARCUS EIDAL
Critical Area(s) Present
❑X Wetlands (ECDC 23.50):
❑X Frequently Flooded Areas (ECDC 23.70):
❑X Geologically Hazardous Areas (ECDC 23.80)
❑ Erosion Hazard Areas:
❑ Landslide Hazard Areas:
❑X Seismic Hazard Areas:
❑X Fish & Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (ECDC 23.90)
❑X Mapped Fish & Wildlife Habitat:
❑ Streams:
Site Descriation
The subjection property is located on the west side of 2nd Avenue South and is bounded by SR104 on
the west and Dayton Street on the north. The property is relatively level. A category 2 wetland is
located just south of the property with buffers extending onto the site. The wetland area is also
included on the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Priority Habitat and Species map.
Portions of the property is located within the 100 year flood plain boundary with a base flood elevation
of 12 feet. The site is also identified as a high liquefaction 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.
KERNEN LIEN
Name, Title
5/18/2021
Cited sections of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) can be found at
http.-Ilwww.codepublishing.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)
Building permits — Earth Subsidence and Landslide Hazard Areas (ECDC 19.10)
Date
City of Edmonds GIS map tool with approximate location of critical areas: http://maps.edmondswa.gov
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CRA2021-0080
May 10 2021 MyBuildingPermit.com
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Jurisdiction: Edmonds DEPARTMENT
Project Name: Edmonds WWTP Carbon Recovery
Application ID: 960971
Supplemental Name: Critical Area Checklist Questionnaire
As the owner or their duly authorized agent, 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 property 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 agents or employees.
I do so certify.
Approximate size of the site (specify acres or sq. ft.):
4000 sq. ft.
Is the subject site currently developed?
Yes
Describe the general site topography. Check all that apply:
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).
Have there been landslides on or near the site in the past?
No
If "yes" please describe...
Site contains areas of year-round standing water?
No
If "yes", what is the approximate depth of the water?
Site contains areas of seasonal standing water?
No
If "yes", what is the approximate depth of the water? During what season(s) of the year?
Site is in the floodway or floodplain of a water course?
None of the above
Site contains a creek or an area where water flows across the grounds surface?
We
If "yes", are flows year-round or seasonal?
Is an obvious wetland present on the site?
No
RECEIVED CRA2021-0080
May 10 2021
CITY OF EDMONDS MyBuildingPermit.com
E CITY OFFEDMONDS
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
Land Use Application #960971 - Edmonds WWTP Carbon Recovery
Applicant
First Name Last Name Company Name
Marcus Eidal Ameresco
Number Street Apartment or Suite Number E-mail Address
222 Williams Ave South 100 meidal@ameresco.com
City State Zip Phone Number Extension
Renton WA 98057 2062005211
Contractor
Company Name
Number Street Apartment or Suite Number
City State Zip Phone Number Extension
State License Number License Expiration Date UBI # E-mail Address
Project Location
Number Street Floor Number Suite or Room Number
200 2ND AVE S All None
City Zip Code County Parcel Number
EDMONDS 98020 27032300409100
Associated Building Permit Number Tenant Name
Waste Water Treatment Plant
Additional Information (i.e. equipment location or special instructions)_
Work Location
Property Owner
First Name Last Name or Company Name
City of Edmonds EDMONDS CITY OF
Number Street Apartment or Suite Number
121 5TH AVE N
City State Zip
EDMONDS WA 98020
Certification Statement - The applicant states:
I certify that I am the owner of this property or the owner's authorized agent. If acting as an authorized agent, I further certify that I have full power and
authority to file this application and to perform, on behalf of the owner, all acts required to enable the jurisdiction to process and review such application. I
have furnished true and correct information. I will comply with all provisions of law and ordinance governing this type of application. If the scope of work
requires a licensed contractor to perform the work, the information will be provided prior to permit issuance.
Date Submitted: 5/10/2021 Submitted By: Marcus Eidal
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CITY OF EDMONDS MyBuildingPermit.com
Land Use Application #960971 - Edmonds WWTP Carbon Recovery
Project Contact
Company Name: Ameresco
Name: Marcus Eidal Email: meidal@ameresco.com
Address: 222 Williams Ave South Williams Ave Phone #: 2062005211
South
Renton WA 98057
Project Type Activity Type Scope of Work
New Critical Areas Critical Areas Review
Project Name: Edmonds WWTP Carbon Recovery
The project improves the City of Edmonds infrastructure while saving energy. The proposed
Description of Carbon Recovery Project will replace the 30 year old sewage sludge incinerator at the City of
Work: Edmonds wastewater treatment plant with a new biosolids gasification system, converting the
resultant waste stream currently ash to a carbon rich resource commonly referred to as
biochar.
Project Details
Critical Area Information
Unknown
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