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CRA2024-0168 Critical Area DeterminationCITY OF EDMONDS 121 51h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION I/Ic. 10-, 12/4/2024 22941 HIGHWAY 99 EDMONDS, WA 98026-8468 Subject: Critical Areas Determination (CRA2024-0168) Site Address: 22941 HIGHWAY 99 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, CPAAA/L,- �S"C _ 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 (CRA2024-0168) 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 22941 HIGHWAY 99 Tax Account Number 00576700000205 Property Owner FIVE CR LLC Applicant JIREH ASPHALT AND CONCRETE 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: NA ❑ Seismic Hazard Areas: NA ❑ Fish & Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (ECDC 23.90) ❑ Mapped Fish & Wildlife Habitat: NA ❑ Streams: NA 9 Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas (ECDC 23.60): 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 Erosion Hazard Areas pursuant to Chapter 23.80 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) and Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas pursuant to ECDC Chapter 23.60. The subject property is located on the east side of Highway 99 and is developed with a commercial building. Soils on the site are classified as Alderwood Urban land complex, 2-8% slopes. The western portion of the site is level, but the eastern portion slopes down to the east and north at slopes greater than 15%, according to the City's LiDAR data. Slopes, together with the underlying soil type, classify this as erosion hazard areas. An Erosion and Sediment control plan compliant with chapter 18.30 ECDC may be required for development on a site containing an erosion hazard area which may be reviewed as part of a building permit. Additionally, the site is located within the Deer Creek CARA, does not contain QVa soils, and is considered Class 2 pursuant to ECMC 23.60. 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) 12/4/2024 Date City of Edmonds GIS map tool with approximate location of critical areas: http://Mops.edmondswo.gov Page 12 �W Cityof Edmonds CRA2024-0168 Vicinity Map r 2 n � l- I i Legend � Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas • QVa Soils . e -�-, ' n . 6 Month f /�• ��' . 1 Year � � i ��•,� � ❑ 5 Year j/ ❑ 10 Year „� �� - ❑ Buffer Zone • Contour Lines + . • _ _�� �inl 1 228th Stre�tCAr^^.L�21 10 s0,100 �` [ ❑ Landslide Hazard Area 40% l ❑ Severe Erosion Hazard 15%-40% ❑ Erosion Hazard Areas 15%-40% �+ • ` L ArcSDE.GIS.STREET CENTERLINE: - — <all other values> Brentwuk z • s; a Plaza � 9.71,7.8 Sections Boundary Sections Edmonds Boundary ArcSDE.GIS.PROPERTY BUILDIN( 1IM72 ArcSDE.GIS.STREET_CENTERLINE <all other values> Interstate „t. �V 1:758 O Notes 22941 HIGHWAY 0 63.15 126.3 Feet 99 1,128 94.0 This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for 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