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CA-08-0118 Eagle.pdf CITY OF EDMONDS CRITICAL AREAS RECONNAISSANCE REPORT th Site Location: 18520 90 Avenue West Tax Acct. Number: 00434600003602 Determination: Study Required Determination #: CRA-2008-0118 Applicant: Jon Lowry, RH2 Engineering, Inc. Owner: City of Edmonds CRITICAL AREAS RECONNAISSANCE REPORT: STUDY REQUIRED During review and inspection of the subject site, it was found that the site contains and/or is adjacent to critical areas, including a Fish and Wildlife Conservation Area, pursuant to Chapters 23.40 and 23.90 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC). The parcel is within 800’ of Hutt Park, an identified Bald Eagle priority habitat area, and is part of the Hutt Park Conservation Area. This study applies to the entire subject parcel. Depending on the location and type of your particular project relative to the identified critical areas, certain studies and reports may be required. ALLOWED ACTIVITIES AND EXEMPT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS Certain activities are allowed in or near critical area buffers as specified in ECDC 23.40.220. Similarly, certain development proposals may be exempt from Critical Areas Requirements (ECDC 23.40.230). If you have any questions about whether your proposed development qualifies as an allowed or exempt activity, please contact a Planner for more information. 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 to submit the entire study with your specific development application. Please review the minimum report requirements for all types of Critical Areas that 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 there is 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. STUDY REQUIREMENT – FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT Your parcel is within 800 feet of an active and/or recent eagle nest site. According to ECDC 23.90.040.3, “Bald eagle habitat shall be protected pursuant to the Washington 1 State bald eagle protection rules (WAC 232-12-292). Whenever activities are proposed within 800 feet of a verified nest territory or communal roost, a habitat management plan shall be developed by a qualified professional. The director shall verify the location of eagle management areas for each proposed activity. Approval of the activity shall not occur prior to approval of the habitat management plan by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.” DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS ON A SITE WITH WILDLIFE HABITAT Depending on the particular project (if trees are being removed or topped, for example), the applicant must show written evidence of compliance with the requirements of the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife prior to or with the submittal of any building permits or other development permits for this site. The contact at the Department of Fish & Wildlife is: Jay Shepard Threatened and Endangered Species Biologist Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife 16018 Mill Creek Blvd. Mill Creek, WA 98012 425.379.2301 eagle4@dfw.wa.gov The Department of Fish and Wildlife works with applicants to develop habitat management plans at no cost. Contact Mr. Shepard for further information. SEPA may also be required with building permit submittal at the discretion of the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife or the City of Edmonds. Michael Clugston, Planner November 12, 2008 Name 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. 2