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CRA20140080 determination.pdf.,L_ 1 n -r CITY OF EDMONDS 1215 1h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 ® Fax: 425.771.0221 ® Web: www.edmondswa.gov DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT ® PLANNING DIVISION Determination Study Required Site Location 9215 Sierra Street Tax Account Number 00572800000400 Property Owner Kevin Stively Applicant Neil Jorgensen During review and inspection of the subject parcel, it was found that the site may contain or be adjacent to critical areas, including Geologically Hazardous Areas (Erosion Hazard Area), pursuant to Chapters 23.40 and 23.80 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC). Cited sections of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) can be found here: http://www.codepublishing.com/wa/edmonds/. The subject site sits at the top of Edmonds Bowl which slopes down to the west toward Puget Sound. The bulk of the site is more level but near the western edge of the site it slopes away at approximately 25%. Soils on the east half of the parcel are identified as Alderwood Urban land complex (2 % - 8% slope) while the soils on the west half of the site are identified as Alderwood gravelly sandy loams (15% - 25% slope). As a result, the slopes in excess of 15% are classified as potential erosion hazards. Determination: Study This review applies to the entire subject parcel. Depending on the location and project proposed relative to the identified critical areas, certain studies and reports may be required. Please contact the Planning Division at 425.771.0220 when you have a specific development proposal for this site in order to discuss the various permits that will be required. 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). However, it is more likely that an alteration to a critical area or buffer will require some form of City review and approval. According to ECDC 23.40.320: "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, 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. If you have any questions about whether your proposed development qualifies as an allowed or exempt activity, please contact the Planning Division. Unless otherwise provided, buildings and other structures must be set back a distance of 15 feet from the edges of all critical area buffers or from the edges of all critical areas, if no buffers are required. The following may be allowed in the building setback area: 1) landscaping; 2) uncovered decks; 2) building overhangs, if such overhangs do not extend more than 30 inches into the setback area; and 4) impervious ground surfaces, such as driveways and patios; provided, that such improvements may be subject to water quality regulations as adopted in the current editions of the International Residential Code and International Building Code, as adopted in ECDC Title 19. Critical areas reports identify, classify and delineate 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 specific development proposals. If a specific development proposal results in an alteration to a critical area, the critical areas report must contain a Page 12 mitigation plan. General mitigation requirements for all critical areas are described in ECDC 23.40.110 through 23.40.140. Critical area reports are most commonly submitted when applying for a building permit or land use development application but they can be submitted at any time. The minimum requirements for all critical area reports are listed in ECDC 23.40.090.D. There are additional report requirements for specific 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. Development is regulated within Erosion Hazard Areas and must meet specific 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. Report requirements and development standards for alterations within erosion hazard areas are found in ECDC 23.80.050 through i►AW11111101 Mike Clugston, Associate Planner Name, Title Signatu August 26, 2014 Date Page 1 3 "This map displays UDARdata pUapproximate 2 -foo contour intervals. This map isfor information purposes only and should not Uorelied upon for any action. Actual topography should boverified inthe field bysurvey for accuracy. This map ioprovided with all faults onan"as is" and "as available" basis. No warranty of any kind isgiven. Users o|this map agree 10indemnify and save harmless the City ufEdmonds, its o#ioim|a, o#ioem, employees end/or agentsfrom and against any claim, demand oraction, irrespective nfthe nature ufthe cause ofthe claim, demand nr action, arising out n(any use orpossession ufthis map.^ Critical Area Map �Y�f�� ^� ���w^f/� »� u��� /�� �n��//��/ Photo 9215 Sierra Street CRA20140080 1 inch = 100 feet. C I -y of Ednionds R Date Receive.d: Development Services Department City Receipt Critical Areas File #. Planning Division Critical Areas Checlilst Fee._$jqG.OQ_ Phone: 425.771,0220 Date Mailed to Applicant: V. Fax: 42 .771.0221 . The Critical Areas Checklist contained ort this forni, is to be filled out by any person preparing a Development Permit Application for the City of Edmonds prior to his/her submittal of the application to the City, The purpose of the Checklist is to enable City staff to determine whether any potential Critical Areas are, or may be, present on the subject property. The information needed to complete the Checklist should be easily available from observations of the site or data available at City Hall (Critical areas inventories, maps, or soil surveys). A property owner, or his/her authorized representative, must fill out the checklist, sign and date it, and submit it to the City. The City will review the checklist, make a precursory site visit, and make as determination of the subsequent steps necessary to complete a development permit application. Please submit a vicinity map, along with the signed copy of this form to assist City staff in finding and locating the specific piece of property described on this forin. In addition, the applicant shall include other pertinent information (e.g. site plan, topography map, etc..) or studies in conjunction with this Checklist to assistant staff in completing their preliminary assessment of the site. The undersigned applicant, and his/her/its heirs, and assigns, in consideration on the processing of the application agrees to release, inderrinity, defend and hold the City of Edmonds harmless from arry and all damages, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising from any action or infraction based in whole or part upon false, irrisleading, inaccurate or incornplete information furnished by the applicant, his/her/its agents or employees. By my signature, I certify that the information and exhibits herewith submitted are true and correct to tile best of my knowledge and that I am authori7edt! c tiit on the behalf of the owner as listed below. SIGNATURE OF APPI..,ICANVAGENT DATE Property Owner's Authorization By my signature, I certify that I have authorized the above Applicant/Agent to apply for the subject land use application, and grant my permission for the public officials and the staff of the City of Edmonds to enter the subject property for the purposes of inspection and posting attendant to this application. SIGNATURE'OF OWNER-, ------- __­­ DAIT, Owner/Applicant: Name Applicant Representative: Narne . ... . ... tZ Street Address Street Address 0, city State Zip City State Zip Telephone-_,__ tA IPA Email ac. dress.KSai_Cp L&.0 -2 Zjtj 3 EnwilAddress: —A Revised on 12'18 12 .1120. C"riticaldreav Checklist Pape 7 qJ'2 CA File No:�'� Critical Areas Checklist Site Information (soils/topography/hydrology/vegetation) 1. Site Address/Location:i i 1'- 2. Property Tax Account Number: 3. Approximate Site Size (acres or square feet): 117'Mij 4. Is this site currently developed? k _ yes; no. If yes; how is site developed? 1°7 r- o" L'V. e"° ce 5. Describe the general site topography. Check all that apply. Flat: less than 5 -feet elevation change over entire site. Rolling: slopes on site generally less than 15% (a vertical rise of 10 -feet over a horizontal distance of 66 -feet). Hilly: slopes present on site of more than 15% and less than 30% (a vertical rise of 10 -feet over a horizontal distance of 33 to 66 -feet). Steep: grades of greater than 30% present on site (a vertical rise of 10 -feet over a horizontal distance of less than 33 -feet). Other (please describe): 6. Site contains areas of year-round standing water: ; Approx. Depth: 7. Site contains areas of seasonal standing water: ; Approx. Depth: What season(s) of the year? 8. Site is in the floodway floodplain of a water course. 9. Site contains a creek or an area where water flows across the grounds surface? Flows are year-round? Flows are seasonal? (What time of year? ). 10. Site is primarily: forested ; meadow ; shrubs ; mixed urban landscaped (lawn, shrubs etc) 11. Obvious wetland is present on site: 1. 2. 3. 14. 15. For City Staff Use Only Plan Check Number, if applicable? Site is Zoned? _ � " � 1 e S pC��S mappedso]i�l-/type(\s)? a5 � � j,1-' I F Critical Areas inventory or C.A. map indicates Area on site? ('0 le (T :a Site within designated earth subsidence landslide hazard area? 'A/. Reviewed-bv: VC SITE DETERMINATION STUDY REQUIRED WAIVER S Revised on 12/18/12 P20 - Critical Arens Checklist Page 2 of 2