4913 ELM ST 2016-01-01 MF Import

. i i Stream Delineation Study Slatcr, C. May 5, 2010 Pagc 3 of 4 Pencing and signage are reyuimd on lots adjoining streams. T1ie strcam buffer crosses the norlhcast property corner. Native vegetation extends bcyond the 50 foot buffer in some locations. Given buffer location, residential use on this property,and the exlent of fomst cover, an allernative to lhe standard split-rail fencing may txn allowed. Per GMC 37.180.fi: '...nm�rl�¢�clnpinenl prnpnscd on n Inf zu6ich cnntnins or ndjoins n shenm prnaidc n jcncc nr ofHcr sl nrcfi�rnl prntcction nlnus the uplmid sidc oj�hc s�rcnui n�ul ils buJfcr lo minimize e�icrnnrlui�ent irilo nnd dist ur6auce of the shrnni mrd bufjer nren. Ferrcing sHnll �,r split-rail or nn nitenm(ie+r npF�roe�cd hy �Irc pinnning dircclur. Fcnriri� nwsl Ire i�islallcd in n nuuurer Ihat nllnrn± cnnfinunus iviLlli(�•hahitnl inrri�lurs nloii��criticel fisli ui�A:uildlije nrrns." As noted above significant biological areas of local importance lisled in the Code are also regulated as critical areas (GMC 37.Id0.A.5.�. Thosr sites are Malsby Stivamp, Bomarc Bog,Simpson site, Narbeck S�vamp,and Jrtty Island,none of which are within dosc proximity of Uie subjccl property (see auachcd Ciry of Gverett �ish & Wildlifc liabitat Conservation Arcas Map). Additionally, nu habilats of primary association, such as nesting or breeding sites for priority species, werc observed in the vicinity ol the subjecl property on lhc day of my sitc visit. f'riorit}' � ��t and Spccics(1'I IS) d�ta was nol obtained for this study. State 8 Federel Regulations Strcams arc also rcgulatcd by lhr U.S. Army Corps o( L•:nginccrs(Corps)and Washinglon Slatc Drpartmcnt of I;cology under lhc Clcan Watcr AcL In gcncral, ncithcr lhe Corps nor Gcolugy regulales buffers, unless direct impacts am proposed. Since your propuscd silc improvcments would no1 dimcllJ� impacl lhr slrcam, statc an�1 fcdcral permitting would not be applicablc. The infomialion containcd in Uiis Ictter or rrport is bascil on thc appli�alion of technical guidelines currently acttpted as Ihe best a��ailable scicnce and in conjunction with the manuals and crileria outlined in lhe melhods section. All discussions, conclusions and rccommrndalions m0ect the best profcssional judgment of thc author(s)and are ba�d upun informalion a��ailable to us at the time thr stud�� vas conducled. All work was compleled within the consUaints of budget, scope, and timing. The findings of this repurt are subjecl to verifica:ion and agreement by thr approFiriale local, state and Ic�lcral rrgulalory aulhorilies. No uthrr��arrant�', r�pressrd ur implied, is made. � , .