CRA2025-0027 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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3/6/2025
FRAN E SPECTOR
117 9TH AVE S
EDMONDS, WA 98020-3305
Subject: Critical Areas Determination (CRA2025-0027)
Site Address: 117 9TH 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,
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 (CRA2025-0027)
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
117 9TH AVE S
Tax Account Number
00434206803700
Property Owner
FRAN E SPECTOR
Applicant
KENZIE DEL VALLE
Critical Areas) 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
Site Descriation
The subject property is located west of 9th Ave. S and north of Dayton St. It is currently developed with
a single-family home. The slopes significantly down from the sourtheast, with the home built into the
slope. The slope is supported by a rockery. According to the Soil Survey of Snohomish County, soils on
the subject site consist of "Alderwood Everett Gravelly sandy loams 25-70% slopes".
According to the City LiDAR data, portions of the site contain slopes greater than 15% are considered a
potential erosion hazard. Any land disturbing activity within 50 feet of the steep slopes will requires 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 would be reviewed as part of a building
permit.
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 March 6, 2025
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)
City of Edmonds GIS map tool with approximate location of critical areas: http://Mops.edmondswa.gov
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