11625 AIRPORT RD SONRISE CHRISTIAN CENTER 2022-08-25

Y 1 f r 1.1 WETLAND AND STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS 1.1.1 Cowardin System Classifications The wetland and stream classifications applicable to this site according to the Cowardin System, as described in Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States (Cowardin 1979), are as follows: Wetland A: Riverine, Forested, Seasonally-flooded/Saturated Stream A: Riverine, Perennial, Unconsolidated Bottom 1.1.2 City of Everett Classifications Under EMC 19.37.090, wetlands are classified according to the Department of Ecology (DOE) 2014 Wetland Rating System for Western Washington (Hruby 2014). As described in EMC 19.37.160, classification of streams shall be established in accordance with the water typing rules contained in WAC 222-16-030. Protective buffers are assigned to wetlands and streams based upon these classifications, as shown under EMC 19.37.110 and 19.37.170, respectively. The on- site wetland and stream are classified as follows: Wetland A (Category II— 75' Buffer): Under the DOE rating system, Wetland A receives a Category II rating with total score of 21 points and habitat score of 4 points. In the city of Everett, Category II wetlands with habitat scores of 4 points receive 75-foot standard buffers from their delineated boundaries (EMC 19.37.110(A)(1)(b)). Stream A (Type Np — 75' Buffer): No fish were observed in the stream during the site investigation. All publically available data from WA State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), WA State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), and Snohomish County indicate no potential fish use within this stream reach (see section 2.1 for more detail). In the city of Everett, Type Np streams with degraded buffers receive 75-foot protective buffers (EMC 19.37.170(A)(3)). 1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant proposes to construct a parking lot to be used by Sonrise Christian Center,located just south of the subject property at 11625 Airport Road. The applicant proposes to extend the existing Sonrise Christian Center parking lot onto the eastern portion of the subject property. A total of 94 spaces covering approximately 36,400 square feet are proposed on site. In order to accommodate this parking lot and access, the applicant proposes buffer averaging of the Wetland A standard buffer as outlined in section 4.0: Buffer Averaging Plan. The applicant also proposes to enhance the Wetland A buffer area, as outlined in section 3.0:Buffer Enhancement Plan. No impacts to the onsite wetland or stream are proposed. No net loss to the Wetland A buffer area or functions are proposed. Sonrise Christian Center 2 Critical Areas Study,Buffer Averaging, March 2, 2018 &Buffer Enhancement Plan