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May 2, 1997 �L�,.:�YN,/NG AMO O/Nii�lU/1/OTy Of�/E'LOPME/VT Paul A. Roberts D�rector L '� Jerry and Carol Nielsen 3615 Mukilteo Blvd. Everett, WA 98203 RF: Clearing of Trees Within Required Wetland Buffer 6912 Beverly Lane Dear Mr, and Mrs. Nielsen, We receiveJ a letter from Peter Blansett, of S.A. Newman (April 17, 1997) advising the removal of the majority of trees within the 50 foot wetland buffer. This recommendation is based on the conclusion that the trees will become hazardous when resic'ential structures are constructed on ' ots 2 and 3. The site contains numerous, second- growth evergreen trees, many over 100 feet in height. After reviewing the letter and performing a follow-up field visit, we determined that removal of all the trees within the wetland buffer would potentially have an adverse impact on the wetland. This impact was not addressed or anticipated in the prelimir.ary short subdivision approval issued or April 3. Therefore, it will be necessary to provide a wetland buffer restoration plan, prepared by a qualified wetland biologist, before the short subdivision may proceed to final approval. At a minimum, the restoration plar must address the following elements: • Provide an analysis of the functions and values of the stream and wetland as they would be affected by the removal of trees within the buffer. Of particular concern are storrnwater retention and habitat values; • Replantiiig of the wetland huffer with nat�ve vegetation, including evergreen trees provided at a re�lacement ratio of 2:1 an� a minimum of six feet in height; • Replanting of the wetland buffer with nati�✓e shrubs/groundcover to replace vegetation that is damaged during the logging activity; • Provide recommendations for specific techniques that can be utilized duriny logging activity that will minimize damage to veget�tion within the buffer; and, • Propo�ed erosion and sedimentation control measures that will be implemented during construction to protect the wetland and buffer. CITY OF EVERETT 2930 Wetmore Avenue. Suite 100 • EveretL WA 98201 •(20�) 259�8731 • Fax (206) 259-8742 • Scan: i23-A73'.