CRA20160095 determination.pdfCITY OF EDONDS
1215 1h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 . Web: www,edmondsvua.goy
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT . PLANNING DIVISION
Critical Area Determination (CRA20160095)
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
829 Cedar Street
Tax Account Number
00484500201001
Property Owner
Pentilla/Martin
Applicant
Same
Critical Area(s) Present
❑ Wetlands (ECDC 23.50)
❑ 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
The associated LIDAR map indicates the site slopes gradually down from east to west toward
Puget Sound. Along the west edge of the site is a rockery or similar feature covered by ivy that
backs a steep slope in excess of 10' tall. Soils on the site are identified as Alderwood Urban
land complex (8% - 15% slope). As a result, the portions of the site with slopes in excess of 15%
slope are considered to be potential erosion hazards and the western slope is considered to be
a potential landslide hazard.
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.
Mike Clugston, AICP ,l
August 23, 2016
Name, Title Signature Date
Cited sections of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) can be found at
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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.-Ilmaps.edmondswa.gov
Page 12
"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."
Critical Area Map
829 Cedar Street
CRA20160095
2012 Aerial Photo
1 inch = 75 feet
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Critical Areas File : C`"S'
7 Initial Determination - $155
ubsequent Determination - $90
Date Received: — N0
Date Mailed to Applicant:
The purpose of this checklist is to enable City staff to
determine whether any critical areas and/or buffers are
located on or adjacent to the subject property. Critical
areas, such as wetlands, streams and steep slopes, are
ecologically sensitive or hazardous areas that are
regulated to protect their functions and values. The City's
critical area regulations are contained within Edmonds
Community Development Code (ECDC) Chapters 23.40
through 23.90.
Property Owner's Authorization
City of Edmonds
Development Services Department
Planning Division
Phone: 425.771.0220
www.edmondswa.gov
A property owner, or an authorized representative, must
fill out the checklist, sign and date it, and submit it to the
City. Staff will review the checklist, conduct a site visit,
and make a determination of whether there are critical
areas and/or critical area buffers on or near the site. If a
"Critical Area Present" determination is issued, a report
addressing the applicable critical area requirements of
ECDC Chapters 23.40 through 23.90 may be \required
depending on the scope of the proposed activity.
By my signature, I certify that the information and exhibits herewith submitted are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge 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 attendant to this application. The undersigned owner, 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.
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Site Information
1. Site Address/ Location: .. ,
2. Property Tax Account Number: 0 4 0 : _Z
3. Approximate Site Size (acres or square feet): 6
4. Is this site currently developed? ❑ Yes No
If yes, how is the site developed?
5. Describe the general site topography. Check all that apply.
❑ Flat to Rolling: No slope on/ adjacent to the site or slopes generally less than 15 % (a vertical
rise of 10 -feet over a horizontal distance of 66 -feet).
�I Moderate: Slopes present on/adjacent to site of more than 15% and less than 40% (a vertical
rise of 10 -feet over a horizontal distance of 25 to 66 -feet).
Steep: Slopes of greater than 40% present on/adjacent to site (a vertical rise of 10 -feet over a
horizontal distance of less than 25 -feet).
6. Have there been landslides on or near the site in the past? ❑ Yes X No
If yes, please describe:
7. Site contains areas of year-round standing water? ❑ Yes (approx. depth: No
8. Site contains areas of seasonal standing water? ❑ Yes (approx. depth: ) L No
Ifyes, what season(s) of the year? �._.............._. .................�
9. Site is in the floodway or floodplain of a water course? ❑ Floodway ❑ Floodplain
10. Site contains a creek or an area where water flows across the grounds surface? ❑ Yes 'X No
If yes, are flows year-round or seasonal? ❑ Year-round ❑ Seasonal (time of year: )
11. Obvious wetland is present on site? ❑ Yes W No
For City Staff Use Only
SCS mapped soil type(s):
3. Critical Areas inventory or C.A. map indicates Critical Area on site: `
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4. Site within designated North Edmonds Earth Subsidence and Landslide Hazard Area (ESHLA)?
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Reviewed by:
Date:
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