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disturbance conditions, no new fencing will be located within the 20-foot fencing setback per EMC 19.40.0 10 and EMC 19.06.020. Two critical area signs will be affixed to the existing and proposed cedar board fence facing away from the on-site wetland at approximately 100-foot intervals. An additional sign will be posted along the buffer at the southern property boundary to permanently demarcate the boundary of the protected area, as shown on the Critical Area Study and Mitigation Plan Map (Appendix C). Exact sign language and locations shall be approved by the City. 5.3 VEGETATION RESTORATION PLAN The applicant proposes to restore 31,091 square feet of disturbed wetland and buffer areas. The restoration planting areas include Restoration Areas A, B 1, B2, &C. Restoration Area A is approximately 11,204 square feet and lies within the center of the property in cleared portions of Wetland A. This restoration measures include planting a combination of native wetland plantings that will thrive in a wetland environment. Restoration Area B 1 is approximately 10,667 square feet and is located north of Restoration A, within the buffer of Wetland A.Restoration Area B2 is 8,910 square feet and is located in the buffer south of Wetland A. These restoration areas are proposed to contain of a combination of upland native trees and shrubs, eventually restoring the buffer to a dense forest. Gravel and any debris in these areas will be removed from the site. Restoration Area C is approximately 320 square feet, located along the southern property boundary. This area was historically comprised of lawn and will be restored with grass seed. 5.4 FUNCTIONS AND VALUES ASSESSMENT Pursuant to requirements set forth in EMC 19.37.073, critical areas studies shall assess the impacts of any alteration proposed for a critical area or buffer. The following assessment is intended to compare the current and post-restoration functions and values. The methodology for this functions and values assessment is based on professional opinion developed through past field analyses and interpretation. This assessment pertains specifically to on-site conditions but is characteristic of similar systems found throughout western Washington. 5.4.1 Existing Conditions Functions and Values The areas of wetland and buffer that were cleared (totaling 31,091 square feet) are currently composed of bare ground or sparse vegetation, including non-native species such as Himalayan blackberry. These disturbed areas provide virtually no habitat, water quality improvement, flood protection, erosion protection, or other functions and values provided by wetlands and buffers. 2127100th Street SE 11 WRI#23188 Critical Area Study and Mitigation Plan October 9, 2023