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CRA DETERMINATION +MAPCITY OF EDMONDS 121 51h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION 189v Critical Area Determination (CRA20180160) 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 Eagle Crest HOA Common Area 00741700099900 Eagle Crest HOA Stephen Bowman ❑ 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 site contains and is adjacent to critical areas, specifically Erosion Hazard areas, potential Landslide Hazard areas, and Streams, pursuant to Chapters 23.80 and 23.90 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC). The site consists of a 2.86-acre common area associated with the Eagle's Crest Planned Residential Development, which contains private streets and driveways, utilities, ornamental landscaping typical of single-family residential development, and second -growth forest consisting primarily of douglas fir, hemlock, alder, and western red cedar. Some invasive species noted during my visit include English ivy, English holly, bindweed, and Himalayan blackberry. The associated LiDAR map indicates that a ravine runs along the western portion of the subject site and a steep slope falls to the north. The north -facing slope drops approximately 102-feet over a horizontal distance of 220-feet (46.4% grade). Slopes between 15- and 40-percent are considered potential Erosion Hazard Areas and slopes 40-percent or greater are considered potential landslide hazard areas. Soils on the site are identified as Alderwood Urban Land complex (2-8% slopes) and Alderwood-Everett Gravelly Sand Loams (25-70% slopes). Stilthouse Creek runs along Meadowdale Beach Road at the northeast portion of the site. During my visit, the stream was not flowing above ground; however, the land was noticeably saturated with water. VAMat does this mean? The critical area regulations are only triggered when an alteration is proposed to a critical area or its buffer. An erosion control plan will be required for this property. 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 Name, Title Signature September 7, 2018 Date Cited sections of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) can be found at http://www. codepublishing. com/WA/Edmonds City of Edmonds GIS map tool with approximate location of critical areas: http.-Ilmaps.edmondswo.gov Page 12 W20 Critical Areas File #:r,, ❑ Initial Determination - $100 *Subsequent Dete min tion - $50 Date Received: � /,77/i 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 City 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 undersigned 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 f misleading, inaccurate or incomplete information furnished by the applicant, his/her/its agents or employees. ` R SIGNATURE OF OWNER t/' DATE Owner: .akle� Lip Nam Street Address City State Zip Telephone: Email address: Applicant/Agent: Name � �M5 -7z1%i cJ Street Address City State Zip Telephone. z ..3}p' `7C� Email Address: ;3 7 4,,'Q t'aM C ,2 il�} City of Edmonds WGS_1984_Web_Mercator_AuxiIiary_Sphere 0 City of Edmonds CRA20180160 This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR DESIGN OR CONSTRUCTION = Creeks Seismic Hazard Areas Earth Subsidence and Landslide I r— L! Minimum Buffer Adjacent toHaz ❑ Wetlands Wetlands Boundary -.-- Wetland Boundaries Not Completel o Wetland Known Extents Landslide Hazard Area 40% ❑ Severe Erosion Hazard 15%-40% ❑ Erosion Hazard Areas 15%-40% ArcSDE.GIS.STREET CENTERLINE: — <all other values> Notes