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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 1046 Bell Street
Tax Account Number 00434204001400
Property Owner Boris Castellanos;
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).
the City of Edmonds website at www.edmon�dswa.gov�.
The associated LiDAR map shows the presence of a moderately steep slope on the site. The
north half of the parcel where the existing house is located is more level but the hillside behind
the house slopes gradually downward with a grade of approximately 30%. Soils throughout the
site are identified as Alderwood Urban land complex (8% - 15% slope). As a result, the slopes in
excess of 15% are classified as potential erosion hazard areas.
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.
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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
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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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
23.80.070.
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This review appliestothe entire subject
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proposal for this site in order to discuss the various permits that will be required.
Mike Clugston, Associate Planner �i'� December 3, 2014
Name, Title
Signature (I Date
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"This map displays LIDAR data at approximate 2 -foot contour
intervals. This map is for information purposes only and should not
be relied upon for any action. Actual topography should be verified
in the field by survey for accuracy. This map is provided with all
faults on an "as is" and "as available" basis. No warranty of any
kind is given. Users of this map agree to indemnify and save
harmless the City of Edmonds, its officials, officers, employees
and/or agents from and against any claim, demand or action,
irrespective of the nature of the cause of the claim, demand or
action, arising out of any use or possession of this map."
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The Critical Areas Checklist contained on this form is to
be fUkul out by any person preparing u Development
Permit /\oo|ioabon for the City of Edmonds prior to
his/her submittal ofthe application hothe City.
The purpose ofthe Checklist is to enable City staff W
determine whether any potential Chdmd Areas are, or
may be, present onthe subject property. The information
needed to complete the Checklist should be easily
available from observations of the site ordata available at
City Holl (Critical an:uy invcnk/hoe` znope, or soil
onpveya).
& property owner, mhis/her authorized
must fill out the checklist, sign and date it, and submit it
iothe City. The City will review the checklist, make
precursory site visit, and make u determination of the
nubmcquco< steps necessary to oomp|oio a development
permit application.
Please submit o vicinity map, along with the signed copy
ofthis form Nassist City staff in finding and locating the
opeodfio piece of property described on this form. in
addition, the applicant shall include other pertinent
information (e.&. site plan, topography map, etc.) or
studies in conjunction with this Checklist to assistant aiufT
incompleting their preliminary assessment ofthe site.
The undersigned applicant, andNs/her/its heirs, and assigns, inconsideration on the processing of the application agrees
to nJeoao` indemnify, defend and hold the City of Edmonds hmndcma from any and all damages, including reasonable
oUonnuy"a 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, | oudifv that the information and exhibits bo/nvvdb eubndttud are true and ooneo1 to the bca( of my
knowledge and that l listed
SIGNATURE 0;/\YyL| lYADATE
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and grant my permission for the public officials and the staff of the City of Edmonds to enter the subject property for the
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Critical Areas Checklist
Site Information (soils/topography/hydrology/vegetation)
1. Site Address/ Location: _11JLL, Ed � G4,,
2. Property Tax Account Number:
3. Approximate Site Size (acres or square feet):
4. Is this site currently developed? X-11, yes; no.
If yes; how is site developed? 6,�5
5. Describe the general site topography. Check all that apply.
Flat: less than 5 -feet elevation change over entire site.
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Rolling: slopes on site generally less thaan 15% (a vertical r' f 10 -feet over a horizontal se r
distance of 66 -feet). 0),etwll
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: -A/-U--; Approx. Depth:
7. Site contains areas of seasonal standing water: Approx. Depth:
What season(s) of the year? /
8. Site is in the floodway — 'M 0 floodplain of a water course.
9. Site conta* s 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 n-dxed
shrubs
urban landscaped (lawn, shrubs etc)
11. Obvious wetland is present on site:
1
Plan Check Number, if applicable?
2. Site is Zoned?
3.
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5.
SCS mapped s
For City Staff Use Only
Critical Areas inventory or C.A. map indicates Critical Area on site?
Site within designated earth subsidence landslide hazard area? --- /1A.,
SITE DETERMINATION
_STYDY REQUIRED WAIVER
Reviewed bDatev:
Revised on 12118112 P20 - Crilicol Areas Checklist Page 2 oj'2