CRA2024-0065 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
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4/30/2024
JOHN YU
23726 91ST PL W
EDMONDS, WA 98026-8917
Subject: Critical Areas Determination (CRA2024-0065)
Site Address: 23726 91ST PL W
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,
TRISTAN SEWELL
Planning Division
Planning & Development Department
Enc: Critical Area Determination
CITY OF EDMONDS
121 5ch 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 (CRA2024-0065)
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
23726 91ST PL W
Tax Account Number
00456500000100
Property Owner
JOHN YU
Applicant
AARON DUPONT
Critical Areas) Present
❑ Wetlands (ECDC 23.50): Yes
❑ Frequently Flooded Areas (ECDC 23.70): NA
❑ Geologically Hazardous Areas (ECDC 23.80)
❑ Erosion Hazard Areas: Yes
❑ Landslide Hazard Areas: NA
❑ Seismic Hazard Areas: NA
❑ Fish & Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (ECDC 23.90)
❑ Mapped Fish & Wildlife Habitat: NA
❑ Streams: NA
Site Descriation
The subject property is located west of 91st PI. W at 238th St. SW and is currently developed with a
single-family home. The site is level until dropping off at the western boundary with the Edmonds School
District property. According to the Soil Survey of Snohomish County, soils on the subject site consist of
"Alderwood urban land complex, 2-8% slopes".
According to the City LiDAR data, portions of the site contain slopes greater than 15%, which are
considered a potential erosion hazard.
Adjacent to the site, to the southwest on the school property is a wetland. The buffer from the wetland
may impact the site. A qualified professional will need to assess the area to determine the wetland
classification.
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
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)
April 30, 2024
City of Edmonds GIS map tool with approximate location of critical areas: http://maps.edmondswa.gov
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