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Based on the indicators observed, the area mapped as Wetland A meets the vegetation, soils, and hydrology criteria for a wetland. Under the Wetland Rating System for Western Washington (Hruby 2014), Wetland A is currently a Category II wetland, receiving a total of 20 points with 5 habitat points. Pursuant to EMC 19.37.110(1), Category II wetlands with habitat scores of 5 receive 150-foot protective buffers when buffer areas are unvegetated, sparsely vegetated, or vegetated with invasive species. This buffer width applies as the on-site buffer consists mainly of maintained lawn and uses accessory to the single-family residence and is not dominated by native vegetation. I 3.1.2 Stream A Cowardin Classification: Riverine, Upper Perennial, Unconsolidated Bottom, Mud Stream Type: Ns Buffer: 75 feet I Stream A is an intermittently flowing stream that is mapped off-site, within the central portion of Wetland A. Stream A appears to be a Type Ns tributary to Wood Creek. Pursuant to EMC 19.37.170(A)(3), Type Ns streams with buffer areas that are unvegetated, sparsely vegetated, or vegetated with invasive species receive 75-foot protective buffers. 3.1.3 Non-Wetland Areas The non-wetland portions of the site consist primarily of a single-family residence with associated structures, maintained lawn, and ornamental vegetation. Some native vegetation is present in the southern portion of the lot. Soils in the non-wetland portions of the site range from very dark greyish brown(10YR 3/2)silt loam to dark yellowish brown(10YR 3/4)gravelly loam.At the time of our site investigation, soils in the upper layer of the non-wetland portions of the site were slightly moist due to precipitation. Vegetation in the non-wetland area adjacent to Wetland A consists of black cottonwood (Populus balsamifera), western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla), Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus), English holly (Ilex aquifolium), creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens), and I swordfern(Polystichum munitum). Based on field indicators,it appears that the portions of the site not mapped as wetland are not saturated or inundated long enough during the growing season to meet wetland criteria. I 4.0 WILDLIFE The on-site wetland and stream contain resources for wildlife such as food, water, thermal cover, and hiding cover in close proximity. Given the habitat available, the following avian species are expected to utilize the site: American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos), Steller's Jay (Cyanocitta stellerz), Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapilla), Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis), Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus), Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia),American Robin (Turdus migratorius), Northern flicker(. 1 8208 Florida Drive 6 Wetland and Buffer Restoration Plan WRI#21348 Revision 1:June 15, 2022