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CRA20180040 Critical Areas DeterminationCITY 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 '''C. 10", Critical Area Determination (CRA20180040) 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 7235 Soundview Lane Tax Account Number 00513600000800 (Lot B of PLN20130020; Parcel # is TBD) Property Owner Soundview Lane LLC Applicant Robin W. Michel Critical Area(s) Present ❑ 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 Site Description The site contains and/or is adjacent to slopes that qualify as both Erosion Hazard and Landslide Hazard Areas as defined in ECDC Chapter 23.80. The majority of the site slopes downwards generally from east to west onto the adjacent property to the west, while the northern portion of the site slopes downwards towards the northwest into a ravine that continues running down towards the west. The slopes on and/or adjacent to the site, particularly on the northern and western portions of the site, exceed 40% according to City LiDAR data. Thus, these slopes qualify as both Erosion Hazard Areas and Landslide Hazard Areas. Soils on the site are identified as the Alderwood urban land complex series. As a result, the portions of the site with slopes in excess of 15% slope are considered to be potential erosion hazards and portions of the site containing and/or adjacent to slopes in excess of 40% are considered to be potential landslide hazards. 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 a 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. Jen Machuga, Associate Planner April 2, 2018 Name, Title Signature Date Cited sections of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) can be found at h ttp://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) City of Edmonds GIS map tool with approximate location of critical areas: htlp.//mops.edrnondswo.gov Page 12