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CRA2023-0115 Critical_Area_DeterminationCITY OF EDMONDS 121 5t" Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION `ne. 18y1J 8/3/2023 BONZAI BOBS LLC 8008 TALBOT RD EDMONDS, WA 98026-5040 Subject: Critical Areas Determination (CRA2023-0115) Site Address: 8008 TALBOT RD 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, AMBER BROKENSHIRE Planning Division Planning & Development Department Enc: Critical Area Map Critical Area Determination CITY OF EDMONDS 121 5t" Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION .11c. 189v Critical Area Determination (CRA2023-0115) 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 8008 TALBOT RD Tax Account Number 00594400009001 Property Owner BONZAI BOBS LLC Applicant HENRY SAFFOLD Critical Area Present ❑ Wetlands (ECDC 23.50): NA ❑ Frequently Flooded Areas (ECDC 23.70): NA Geologically Hazardous Areas (ECDC 23.80) 2 Erosion Hazard Areas: Yes 2 Landslide Hazard Areas: Yes ❑ Seismic Hazard Areas: NA 2 Fish & Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (ECDC 23.90) 2 Mapped Fish & Wildlife Habitat: Yes 2 Streams: Yes Site Description The subject property is located on the east side of Talbot Road. Soils on the property are part of the Alderwood Urban Land Complex series, according to the Snohomish County Soils survey. The northern portion of the property where the house is located is relatively level. On the south side of the house, the property is defined by a small but steep ravine that contains a stream alternatively named Terrace Creek or Talbot Park Creek. According to the City's LiDAR data, the steepness of the slopes is approximately 45%. These slopes together with the soils classify the site as containing potential landslide and erosion hazards pursuant to ECDC Chapter 23.80. Terrace Creek is a fish and wildlife area subject to the requirements of ECDC 23.90. 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. Unpermitted alteration of a critical area or buffer (including tree trimming or topping, dumping yard waste, or application of pesticides or fertilizers) can lead to enforcement action and fines. Before undertaking any work, please contact the City to verify whether critical area studies and City review is necessary. AMBER BROKENSHIRE Name, Title 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) 8/3/2023 Date City of Edmonds GIS map tool with approximate location of critical areas: http://maps.edmondswa.gov Page 12 City of Edmonds CRA2023-0115 N � ' J v � � A Legend �t Creeks ❑ Seismic Hazard Areas • • Earth Subsidence and Landslide L! Minimum Buffer Adjacent to Hat r �I Wetlands Wetlands Boundary - - -- - - Wetland Boundaries Not Completel g6 p Wetland Known Extents Floodplains S ` ® A AE ® VE X ` DOH Wellhead Protection Areas i ® ---- ��i� . 6 Month ■ 1 Year - ❑ 5 Year 9 ❑ 10 Year 96 El Buffer Zone Contour Lines 10; 50 100 i ❑ Landslide Hazard Area 40% i ❑ Severe Erosion Hazard 15%-40% n --:..- --A A..._. ,moo, 1�b 1:379 O Notes TALBOT RD 0 31.57 63.1 Feet 564 47.0 This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for 8008 reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, WGS_1984_ Web _Mercator _Auxiliary -Sphere current, or otherwise reliable. © City of Edmonds THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR DESIGN OR CONSTRUCTION