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121 51h 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 2402574 th Avenue West
Tax Account Number 00488800701000
Property Owner Alex Fenglin
During review and inspection of the subject site, it was found that the site may contain or be
adjacent to critical areas, including a Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Area, Wetland and
Frequently Flooded Area, pursuant to Chapters 23.40, 23.50, 23.70 and 23.80 of the Edmonds
Community Development Code (ECDC).
Cited sections of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) can be found at:
http://www.codepublishing.com/waZedmonds/.
As indicated on the associated LiDAR map, the subject site is adjacent to Lake Ballinger, which is
a designated Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Area. Lake fringe wetlands are also likely
present and there is a known risk of potential flooding for properties on Lake Ballinger.
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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.
ueneral Report Requirements
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
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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.
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According to ECDC 23.90.010.A, Lake Ballinger is a fish and wildlife habitat conservation area.
Specific standards must be met for development in such areas pursuant to ECDC 23.90.030 and
23.90.040. Special critical area study requirements for projects in an FWHCA must be
addressed in ECDC 23.90.020.
Pursuant to ECDC 23.50.010.F, Lake Ballinger is not a wetland in its entirety but lake fringe
wetlands are known to be present around the lake. Specific standards and mitigation
requirements must be met for development adjacent to wetlands in accordance with ECDC
23.50.040 and 23.50.050. Special critical area study requirements for projects near wetlands
must be addressed in ECDC 23.50.030.
Provisions for protection of Lake Ballinger shorelines not meeting criteria for jurisdictional
wetlands are provided in the City of Edmonds Shoreline Master Program, which requires a 35 -
foot setback from the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM).
Lake Ballinger has a known Base Flood Elevation of 286.14' (NAVD88). The 286' contour runs
approximately through the eastern one-third of the parcel, which qualifies the site as a
Frequently Flooded Area pursuant to ECDC 23.70.010.
Specific standards for development must be met adjacent to flood hazards in accordance with
ECDC 23.70.040. Special critical area study requirements for projects in a flood hazard area
must be addressed in ECDC 23.70.020.
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Mike Clugston, Associate Planner
Name, Title
Signature
October 14, 2014
Date
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cl�list Fee: 66.00
Phone: 425.771.0220 Ihe. 1890 Fax: 425.771.0221 Date Mailed to Applicant:
The Critical Areas Checklist contained on this form 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 a 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 form. 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, indemnify, defend and hold the City of Edmonds harmless from any and all damages, including reasonable
attorney's fees, arising from any action or infraction based in whole or part upon false, misleading, inaccurate or
incomplete information furnished by the applicant, his/her/its agents or employees.
By my signature, I certify that the information ai , -exhibi-N 1161 e-V"'W' ' omitted are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge and that I am authorized to file thi! z4e
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Property Ownei's Authorization
By my signature, I certify that I have a thorized 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 Jo ttpplication.
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2. Property Tax Account Number:
3. Approximate Site Size (acres orsquare 6eoH:
4. Iothis site currently developed? J�.yea' no
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5. Describe the general site topography. Check all that apply.
Flat: lessthan 5-feetelevation change over entire site.
Rolling: slopes on site generally less than 15% /a vertical rime of 10 -feet over e horizontal
distance of66-feeH.
Hilly: slopes present on site of more than 15% and less than 30% /a vertical rise of10'fecL
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6. Site contains areas ofyear-round standing water: �/\pprox.l)epLh:
7. Site contains areas of seasonal standing water: �Approx. Depth:
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11. Obvious wetland iapresent onsite:
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5. Site within designated earth subsidence landslide hazard area?
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