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CRA2024-0101 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 '17C. 18y\3 7/3/2024 14X411/_ve1CLT00101 8209 FREDERICK PL EDMONDS, WA 98026-5032 Subject: Critical Areas Determination (CRA2024-0101) Site Address: 8209 FREDERICK PL 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, COVMItn_, \V AIVI/ _ CARMEN SMITH Planning Division Planning & Development Department Enc: Critical Area Determination Critical Area Map 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 C. 1 091J Critical Area Determination (CRA2024-0101) 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 8209 FREDERICK PL Tax Account Number 00594400007901 Property Owner CECILIA ARAGON Applicant GREENWOOD HEATING AND AC Critical Area(s) Present ❑ Wetlands (ECDC 23.50): NA ❑ Frequently Flooded Areas (ECDC 23.70): NA 2 Geologically Hazardous Areas (ECDC 23.80) 2 Erosion Hazard Areas: Yes 2 Landslide Hazard Areas: Yes ❑ Seismic Hazard Areas: NA ❑ Fish & Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (ECDC 23.90) ❑ Mapped Fish & Wildlife Habitat: NA ❑ Streams: NA Site Description During review and inspection of the subject site, it was found that the site contains and/or is adjacent to critical areas, specifically Landslide Hazard Areas and Erosion Hazard Areas pursuant to Chapters 23.40 and 23.80 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC). The subject property is located on the western side of Frederick PI and is currently developed with a single-family home. Soils on site are identified as Alderwood Urban land complex, 2-8% slopes, according to the Soil Survey of Snohomish County. The subject site is relatively level around the existing single family home. The mid portion of the site slopes down to the west and away from the building area at an approximate slope of 15%. Slopes 15% and greater are considered to be Erosion Hazard Areas pursutant to Chaper 23.80 ECDC. An Erosion Control and Sediment Plan may be required for development on a site containing an erosion hazard area. LiDAR data indicates that the northwest property corner contains slopes of approximately 40%. Additionally, there are steep slopes in excess of 40% immediately adjacent to the west property line. Slopes greater than 40% are classified as potential landslide hazards, and development on this property may be subject to special study and report requirements pursuant to Chapter 23.80 ECDC. 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. CARMEN SMITH, Planner Name, Title 7/3/2024 Date Page 12 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.edmondswa.gov Page 13 City Of $�gp11dS CRA2024-0101 0 63.15 126.3 Feet 94.0 This ma is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for �,� Z8 p B p pp g 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 2 Legend Creeks Seismic Hazard Areas Earth Subsidence and Landslide I r— L! Minimum Buffer Adjacent to Hat Wetlands Wetlands Boundary — - Wetland Boundaries Not Completel = Wetland Known Extents Floodplains A ® AE ® VE ® X Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas V QVa Soils . 6 Month . 1 Year 5 Year 10 Year Buffer Zone Contour Lines 10 — 50, 100 Landslide Hazard Area 40% ❑ Severe Erosion Hazard 15%-40% Notes 8209 Frederick PI