06-162_Weber_23327-92ndAveW.doc
CITY OF EDMONDS
CRITICAL AREAS RECONNAISSANCE REPORT
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Site Location:Tax Acct. Number:
23327 92 Ave W 00555300100505
Determination: Determination #:
Study Required CRA-2006-0162
Applicant:Owner:
Western Engineers Ray Weber
CRITICAL AREAS RECONNAISSANCE REPORT:STUDY REQUIRED (CRA-2006-0162)
During review and inspection of the subject site, it was found that the site may contain or be
adjacent to critical areas, specifically an Erosion Hazard Area, pursuant to Chapter 23.40 of
the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC). It appears that there may be an
erosion hazard area on both the NW and SW corners of the site.
GENERAL CRITICAL AREAS REPORT REQUIREMENTS
Critical Areas Reports identify, classify and delineate any areas on or adjacent to the subject
property that may qualify as critical areas. They also assess these areas and identify any
potential impacts resulting from your specific development proposal. If a specific development
proposal results in an alteration to a critical area the critical areas report will also contain a
mitigation plan. You have the option of completing the portion of the study that classifies and
delineates the critical areas and waiting until you have a specific development proposal to
complete the study. You may also choose submit the entire study with your specific
development application.
Please review the minimum report requirements for all types of Critical Areas which are
listed in ECDC 23.40.090.D. There are additional report requirements for different types of
critical areas (see below).
Note that it is important for the report to be prepared by a qualified professional as defined
in the ordinance. There are options on how to complete a critical areas study and an
approved list of consultants that you may choose from. You may contact the Planning
Division for more information.
General Mitigation Requirements for all Critical Areas are discussed in ECDC 23.40.110
through 23.40.140.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS ASSOCIATED WITH EROSION HAZARD AREAS
Development is restricted within an Erosion Hazard Area and must meet additional criteria.
For erosion hazard areas with suitable slope stability, an erosion and sediment control plan
prepared in compliance ECDC 18.30 will be considered to meet the Critical Areas “Study
Required” determination. The determination of “suitable slope stability” will be made by
both the Planning and Engineering divisions of the City of Edmonds.
In areas where the slope stability is not suitable, projects within Erosion Hazard Areas will
require a report by a licensed Geotechnical Engineer or other qualified professional.
Note that it is important for the report to be prepared by a qualified professional as defined
in the ordinance.
Report requirements are given in ECDC 23.80.050, and more generally in ECDC
23.40.090.D
Development standards are given in ECDC 23.80.060 and 23.80.070.
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ALLOWED ACTIVITIES
Certain activities are allowed in or near critical area buffers as specified in ECDC 23.40.20. If
you have any questions about whether your proposed development qualifies as an allowed
activity, please contact a Planner for more information.
EXEMPT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
Certain development proposals may be exempt from Critical Areas Requirements (ECDC
23.40.230). If you think that a specific development proposal may be exempt, contact a
Planner for more information.
Gina Coccia, Planner December 14, 2006
Name, Title Signature Date
NOTE: Cited sections of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) can be found
on the City of Edmonds website at www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.
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