CRA20160074.pdfCITY OF EDMONDS
1215 th Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: vwww,edmonds+wwa. ov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
Critical Area Determination (CRA20160074)
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 22303100th Ave W
Tax Account Number 00450700400006
Property Owner Kyle Fletcher
Applicant Kyle Fletcher
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 c)
❑ Streams
Site Description
During review and inspection of the subject site, it was found that the site may contain or be
adjacent to critical areas, including Geologically Hazardous Areas (Erosion Hazard Area),
pursuant to Chapters 23.80 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC).
The associated map indicates that the subject site slopes downward approximately 23' from
east to west over a horizontal distance of 144' (approximately 16% grade). Soils throughout the
site are identified as Alderwood gravelly sandy loams (15% - 25% slope). As a result, the slopes
in excess of 15% are classified as a potential erosion 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.
Brad Shipley, Associate Planner
Name, Title
July 14, 2016
Date
Cited sections of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) can be found at
http://www.codepublishing.comfWAIF� dmonds
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
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