5900 36TH AVE W SEPA 015 - 034 - SOUNDVIEW BUSINESS CAMPUS - VERITAS Land Use Decision Documents 2025-04-22

The proposed project includes measures to maintain water quality, as discussed above. Therefore, while the project will result in the conversion of land use, the relative impact to downstream systems will be undetectable. 6.4 CUMULATIVE EFFECTS Development continues to increase in the City of Everett. This trend is likely to continue, resulting in greater population density in the area. 6.5 BENEFICIAL EFFECTS The proposed work will not result in any beneficial effects. 7.0 RECOMMENDED CONSERVATION MEASURES Conservation measures for the wetland fill and associated development activities are listed below. These measures shall be followed during implementation of this action. • Prior to any site work, a pre -construction meeting with the City of Everett, the contractor, and the wetland consultant shall occur to determine appropriate BMP erosion control measures. • Prior to clearing or grading, areas that are to remain undisturbed shall be clearly marked by flagging or the use of high -visibility fencing. During the construction period, no disturbance beyond the marked clearing limits shall be permitted. The flagging/fencing shall be maintained by the owner/contractor for the duration of construction. • Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) facilities shall be constructed in conjunction with all clearing and grading activities, and in such a manner to ensure that sediment -laden water does not enter adjacent wetlands or streams. • Appropriate erosion control measures will be installed in areas where construction will occur adjacent to wetland or streams. These may include sediment fencing, hay bales, sand bags, dirt berms, or other means. • The use of silt fences, straw bales, and other sediment filtration devices will be used to minimize the inputs of fine sediment during rainstorms prior to completion of construction. Silt fencing shall be used in compliance with western Washington construction BMP's. • Earthwork is anticipated to occur during the dry season. • Temporary and permanent ground cover measures shall be provided in a timely manner to protect disturbed areas. Cover methods shall include mulch, erosion control blankets, Biological Evaluation 26 WRI #14109 Soundview Business Campus Revision #2: October 2, 2015