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CRA2024-0148 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 '17C. 18y\3 10/11/2024 AMBER & JANGULA JOSHU NIXON 1137 7TH AVE S EDMONDS, WA 98020-6601 Subject: Critical Areas Determination (CRA2024-0148) Site Address: 1137 7TH AVE S 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, C&AA&Vv-� CARMEN SMITH Planning Division Planning & Development Department Enc: Critical Area Determination Critical Area Map 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 C. 1 09%J Critical Area Determination (CRA2024-0148) 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 1137 7TH AVE S Tax Account Number 00619400900702 Property Owner AMBER & JANGULA JOSHU NIXON Applicant AMBER NIXON 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: ❑ Landslide Hazard Areas: NA ❑ Seismic Hazard Areas: NA X Fish & Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (ECDC 23.90) ❑ Mapped Fish & Wildlife Habitat: NA X Streams: Yes 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 streams pursuant to ECDC 23.90. The subject property is located on the east side of 7th Ave S and is developed with a single family residence. Soils on the site are classified as Urban land according to Snohomish County soils data. The site has a gradual downward slope from south to north, approximately 10% according to the City's LiDAR data. The backyard contains a small stream (not mapped) and the existing fence on the northern property line contains a cut out as it goes over the water. Shellabarger Creek runs to the east of the subject property and, according to the City's GIS information, is approximately 26 feet from the northeast corner of the property and approximately 60 feet from the southeast corner of the property. Associated stream buffers may extend onto the subject property. Streams are considered critical areas pursuant to ECDC Chapter 23.90 and may require development buffer zones of 40ft - 150ft (ECDC 23.90.040(D)). Streams and waterways that contain fish habitat are considered fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas within the City of Edmonds (ECDC 23.90.010(A)(1)(b)). A qualified professional will need to assess the area to determine the classifications of the creek prior to development per the standards in ECDC Chapter 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. CARMEN SMITH, PLANNER Name, Title Cited sections of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) can be found at http.-Ilwww.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) 10/11/2024 Date City of Edmonds GIS map tool with approximate location of critical areas: http://maps.edmondswa.gov Page 12 City of Edmonds CRA2024-0148 Vicinity Map 0 63.15 126.3 Feet 94.0 This ma is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for �,�2$ 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 Contour Lines 10 — 50, 100 Landslide Hazard Area 40% ❑ Severe Erosion Hazard 15%-40% ❑ Erosion Hazard Areas 15%-40% ArcSDE.GIS.STREET CENTERLINE: — <all other values, 1 2 514 9, 71, 7, 8 Sections Boundary Sections Edmonds Boundary ArcSDE.GIS.PROPERTY_BUILDIN( ArcSDE.GIS.STREET CENTERLINE: — <all other values> Interstate Principal Arterial Minor Arterial, Collector Local Street State Highways <all other values> 0 Notes 1137 7TH AVE S