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The area surrounding the on -site wetlands includes in -stream and riparian habitat as well as priority snags and logs that are important to some wildlife species. The onsite seasonally flowing stream does not support salmonid fish but provides water, food sources and habitat for a variety of other wildlife. 16.3 POST DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS The proposed development has been designed to avoid any direct impacts to the on -site wetlands and stream. Therefore, there will be no change to critical area functions. Further, the development has been sited within a portion of the site that consists of maintained lawn. This portion of the buffer provides a relatively low level of buffer functions. As no naturally vegetated areas will be affected, the development will have minimal impact on the functions provided by the on -site buffer. The proposed mitigation plan includes planting a diverse mix of native plants throughout the remaining portions of the on -site buffer that are currently maintained as lawn (11,616 square feet). This will result in a significant increase in forested buffer habitat provided on the site, which will also improve visual and noise screening for the wetlands and stream. Overall, the proposed development and mitigation plan represents a substantial improvement in on -site buffer functions. 17.0 CRITICAL AREA PROTECTIVE REQUIREMENTS Critical Area Covenant Pursuant to EMC 19.37.220(F), the on -site critical areas and buffers shall be placed in a protective Critical Area Covenant. The property owner shall file a notice with the Snohomish County auditor, which shall provide public record of the presence of the critical area covenant. Fencing and Other Protective Mechanisms Pursuant to EMC 19.37.220(C) and (D), split -rail fencing and critical area signs shall be placed along the boundary between the development and the protected critical areas and buffers as well as along the on -site road frontages of Idaho Avenue and Dakota Way. APV Ventures LLC—Dakota Way 23 Critical Area Report, Buffer Mitigation WRI #20015 Plan & Habitat Assessment April27, 2020