CRA2023-0025 determinationCITY OF EDMONDS
121 51h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
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Critical Area Determination (CRA2O23-0025)
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
803 6TH AVE S
Tax Account Number
00610900001102
Property Owner
DEREK W & KACIE S TTE JANKE
Applicant
DEREK JANKE
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: NA
❑ Landslide Hazard Areas: NA
❑ Seismic Hazard Areas: NA
❑ Fish & Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (ECDC 23.90)
❑ Mapped Fish & Wildlife Habitat: NA
❑ Streams: Yes
Site Description
The subject property, located at the southeast corner of 6th Ave. S and Hemlock Way, is currently
developed with a single-family home. The site is quite level, with a change of less than six feet east to
west. According to the Soil Survey of Snohomish County, soils on the subject site consist of "Alderwood
Everett Gravelly sandy loams 0-8% slopes".
Shellabarger Creek, a known anadramous fishbearing stream (ECDC 23.90.010.A.1), passes through the
southern neighboring parcel, so its associated buffer may impact the site. Site development activity may
require a qualified professional to assess the area and classify any potential stream and/or wetland on
and adjacent to the site. When a report is requried, the report must meet the requirements of ECDC
23.40.090 and 23.90.020. Classification of the stream determines the required buffer (ECDC
23.90.040.D) and potential development impacts to the site.
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.
TRISTAN SEWELL
Planner February 14, 2023
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.edmondswo.gov
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