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surrounding landscape, however, is dominated by high intensity land uses so connectivity to other habitat is lacking. The on-site stream does not support fish,but provides water,food sources and habitat for a variety of other wildlife. 7.0 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND IMPACTS The project applicant is proposing to construct an addition to the existing church building to provide classroom space. Buffer averaging is proposed to accommodate the addition. Buffer enhancement, as required by the City of Everett, will result in a net improvement in buffer function. No negative impact to wetland or stream functions and values is expected as a result of the proposed development. 8.0 BUFFER AVERAGING PLAN 8.1 BUFFER AVERAGING Pursuant to EMC 19.37.110(D), buffer averaging is proposed to accommodate the proposed development. The following criteria apply (EMC code in italics, followed by response in normal text): EMC 19.37.110(D) Buffer Width Averaging. The ciy may allow buffer width averaging provided, that the total area on the lot contained within the buffer is not less than that required within the standard buffer, and that averaging will not reduce the wetland functions. The city may require buffer width averaging in order to provide protection to a particular portion of a wetland which is especially sensitive, or to incorporate existing significant vegetation or habitat areas into the buffer. Buffer width averaging shall not adversely impact the functions and values of the wetland. The adjusted minimum buffer width shall not be less than seveny-five percent of the standard buffer width. The proposed buffer averaging plan retains the total amount of area required under standard buffer conditions, and the minimum buffer width at any point is at least seventy-five percent of the standard buffer width. 1. Protection of Significant Trees within the Buffer. If buffer width averaging is utilized and significant trees are identified on the outer edge of the reduced buffer such that their drip line extends beyond the buffer edge, the following tree protection requirements must befollowed: No trees are located on the subject property near the proposed buffer reduction area. 9.0 BUFFER ENHANCEMENT PLAN Pursuant to EMC 19.37.110(A)(6), standard buffer widths presume the existence of a relatively intact native vegetated community including native tree cover, shrub understory, and ground cover. If the existing buffer is unvegetated, sparsely vegetated, or vegetated with invasive species, the buffer vegetation shall be enhanced or restored to the width required by this section. View Ridge Community Church 8 Critical Area Report and Buffer WRI#16092 Averaging/Enhancement Plan November 21,2016