4719 BELVEDERE AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

In exchange for the proposed buffer impact, 6,485 square feet of buffer is proposed to be enhanced. The enhancement area is located directly north of the proposed house. This area currently contains a native overstory with an understory composed of a combination of native shrubs and Himalayan blackberry. Enhancement will consist of cutting and removat of blackberry vines and pienting a variety of native trees and shrubs. The proposed enhancement measures will benefit water quality, stormwater control, and wildlife habitat. The applicant is also requesting the removal or topping of some trees in the buffer that are blocking the view of Port Gardner. The trees are a combination of big-leaf maple and red alder with multiple leaders. The exact number of trees to be removed or topped can not be exactly determined until work commences, but is estimated at 10 to 20. Due to the slope underlying the trees, re-��egetation is recommended for slope stability, erosion control, and wildlife habitat. Trees larger than 12" dbh shall be cut at least 15' above tha ground surface and left as a snag to provide wildlife habitat. Whether the trees are iemoved or topped, the list of native plants specified later in this report are recommended to be installed. Any combination of plants from the list is acceptable, as are other native substitutes. Replacement plantings shall be installed near the removed/topped trees at a 5:1 (installed:removed/toppeu) ratio. The proposed house has been designed similar to other homes in the vicinity. There is no other reasonable use or feasible alternative to the proposed development with less impact on the buffer. It will not pose a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare on or off of the property. The placement and design of the home result in the minimurn buffer impact feasible white allowing reasonable use of the property. The applicant has not taken any actions, such as subdividing the property, to create the need for this reasonable use request. The proposed buffer enhancement mitigates the buffer impacts to the maximum extent possible. WETLAND AND STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS - COWARDIN SYSTEM The wetland and stream dassifications on si[e according to the Cowardin System, as described in Classification af Wetlands and Deeowater Habitats of the United States, are as follows: Stream A(Phillips Creek): Riverine, Lower Perennial, Cobble/grevel Stream B: Riverine, Intermittent, Streambed, Mud Wetland: Palustrine, forested Wetland, Broad•leaved Deciduous, Seasonally Saturated King Residence Critfcal Area Study WRI p06290 Rev. #2: April 23, 2007