CRA2021-0228 Critical area present determinationCITY OF EDMONDS
121 5t" 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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12/17/2021
WACKERBARTH/HOUSER
7521 172ND ST SW
EDMONDS, WA 98026-5123
Subject: Critical Areas Determination (CRA2021-0228)
Site Address: 7521 172ND ST SW
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 "CRITICAL AREA PRESENT." Note that this determination is a site -specific
determination and not a project -specific determination.
If the critical area determination is "CRITICAL AREA PRESENT," 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,
MICHAEL CLUGSTON
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 (CRA2021-0228)
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
7521 172ND ST SW
Tax Account Number
00513100012203
Property Owner
WACKERBARTH/HOUSER
Applicant
DENNIS WACKERBARTH
Critical Area(s) Present
❑ Wetlands (ECDC 23.50): NA
❑ Frequently Flooded Areas (ECDC 23.70): NA
❑ Geologically Hazardous Areas (ECDC 23.80)
x Erosion Hazard Areas: Yes
x Landslide Hazard Areas: Yes
❑ Seismic Hazard Areas: NA
❑ Fish & Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (ECDC 23.90)
❑ Mapped Fish & Wildlife Habitat: NA
❑ Streams: NA
Site Description
The subject site slopes down east -west toward Puget Sound and is underlain by Alderwood Gravelly
sandy loam soils (15-25% slopes). The site and surrounding area has been extensively graded. The
house and garage are located on slightly more level areas as is the yard west of the house. West of the
yard is a short, steep slope with grades in excess of 40%. East of the access road to the east (74th Ave.
W), there is another small steep slope up with grades in excess of 40%. The portions of the site with
grades 15-40% are considered to be potential erosion hazard areas while the two steeper slopes are
considered to be 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.
MICHAEL CLUGSTON December 17, 2021
Name, Title Date
Cited sections of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) can be found at
http://www.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)
City of Edmonds GIS map tool with approximate location of critical areas: http://maps.edmondswa.gov
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CITY OF EDMONDS MyBuildingPermit.com
Land Use Application #1060040 - Dennis Wackerbarth
Applicant
First Name Last Name Company Name
DENNIS WACKERBARTH
Number Street Apartment or Suite Number E-mail Address
7521 172ND ST SW DW7521@GMAIL.COM
City State Zip Phone Number Extension
EDMONDS WA 98026 4259315610
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
City Zip Code County Parcel Number
Associated Building Permit Number Tenant Name
Additional Information (i.e. equipment location or special instructions)_
Work Location
West side property line
Property Owner
First Name Last Name or Company Name
Number Street Apartment or Suite Number
City State Zip
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: 12/6/2021 Submitted By: DENNIS WACKERBARTH
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Land Use Application #1060040 - Dennis Wackerbarth
Project Contact
Company Name:
Name:
Address:
Project Type
New
DENNIS WACKERBARTH Email: DW7521@GMAIL.COM
7521 172ND ST SW 172ND ST SW Phone #: 4259315610
EDMONDS WA 98026
Activity Type
Critical Areas
Scope of Work
Critical Areas Review
Project Name: Dennis Wackerbarth
Description of Work: We have a wood retaining wall built in 1962 that is failing and need to remove some
trees and replace the retaining wall and then repland trees
Project Details
Critical Area Information
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Jurisdiction: Edmonds
Project Name: Dennis Wackerbarth
Application ID: 1060040
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.):
75 acre
Is the subject site currently developed?
Yes
Describe the general site topography. Check all that apply:
Steep: Slopes of greater than 40% present on/adjacent to site (a vertical rise of 10-feet over a horizontal distance of less than 25-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?
fro
If "yes", are flows year-round or seasonal?
Is an obvious wetland present on the site?
No