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CITY OF EDMONDS
1215 1h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: r ww.edmondswa. oy
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
Critical Area Determination (CRA20160141)
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 1132 Sea Vista Place
Tax Account Number 00568300000600
Property Owner Jerome and Vestey Leising
Applicant Kristin Hanson
Critical Area(s) Present ❑ Wetlands (ECDC23.50)
❑ Frequently Flooded Areas (ECDC 23.70)
® Geologically Hazardous Areas (ECDC 23.80)
® Erosion Hazard Areas
® Landslide Hazard Areas
❑ Seismic Hazard Areas
❑ Fish & Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (ECDC 23.90)
❑ Streams
Site Description
During my review and inspection of the subject site, it was found that the site contains critical
areas, including Geologically Hazardous Areas (Erosion Hazard areas and potential Landslide
Hazard areas), pursuant to Chapter 23.80 of the Edmonds Community Development Code
(ECDC).
The associated LiDAR map indicates the site has a west -facing slope across the western half of
the property. The slope drops approximately 14 -feet over a vertical distance of 33 -feet,
approximately 42.4% grade.
Soils throughout the site are identified as Alderwood Urban land Complex, 2 to 8 -percent. As a
result, slopes 15 -percent or greater are classified Erosion Hazard and slopes 40 -percent or
greater are classified as potential landslide hazard areas.
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.
Brad Shipley, Associate Planner
Name, Title
December 29, 2016
Date
Cited sections of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) can be found at
h ttp://www. cod epublishing. 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)
City of Edmonds GIS map tool with approximate location of critical areas:
http://maps. edmondswo. gov
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