CRA2022-0103 Critical Areas DeterminationCITY OF EDMONDS
121 5t" Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
Critical Area Determination (CRA2O22-0103)
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 to maintain their functions and values.
Site Location
7017 174TH ST SW
Tax Account Number
00513100013805
Property Owner
ROBERT N RIXMANN
Applicant
ROBERT RIXMANN
Critical Area(s) Present
❑ Wetlands (ECDC 23.50): NA
❑ Frequently Flooded Areas (ECDC 23.70): NA
❑ Geologically Hazardous Areas (ECDC 23.80)
❑ Erosion Hazard Areas: Yes
❑ Landslide Hazard Areas: Yes
❑ Seismic Hazard Areas: NA
❑ Fish & Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (ECDC 23.90)
❑ Mapped Fish & Wildlife Habitat: NA
❑ Streams:
Site DescriDtion
A significant slope declines from the south to the northwest end of the property. Severe Erosion hazard
results from this slope throughout nearly the entire site and its neighbors. The slope is characterized by
leveling supported by retaining walls of cinderblock or basalt, or the house foundation. Landslide hazard
risk arises in the southwest corner of the property, in a small band adjoining the western neighboring
parcel.
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.
TRISTAN SEWELL, Planner
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)
July 25, 2022
Date
City of Edmonds GIS map tool with approximate location of critical areas: http://maps.edmondswa.gov
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