9212 HOLLY DR 2018-01-02 MF Import

PROPOSED IMPACTS To FUNCTIONS AND VALUES 1 No impacts are proposed to the stream of its on -site buffer. rPOST MITIGATION FUNCTIONS AND VALUES In an effort to improve overall functions and values of the site, the applicant is proposing to enhance the entire on -site portion of the stream buffer using native trees and shrubs. This enhancement will increase the presence of woody vegetaCon to slow overland flow and filter sediment thus resulting in cleaner water reaching the stream. In addition the planted species will provide both forage and cover opportunities for wildlife. Overall, this buffer enhancement will improve the functional capacity of the buffer while increasing protection to the stream. USE OF THIS REPORT ' This Sensitive Area Study and Buffer Averaging Plan is supplied to Gamut 360 Holdings as a means of determining on -site wetland conditions, as required by the City of Everett during the permitting process. This report is based largely on ' readily observable conditions and to a lesser extent, on readily ascertainable conditions. No attempt has been made to determine hidden or concealed conditions. Reports may be adversely affected due to the physical condition of ' the site and the difficulty of access, which may lead to observation or probing difficulties. The laws applicable to wetlands are subject to varying interpretations and may be changed at any time by the courts or legislative bodies. This report is intended to provide information deemed relevant in the applicant's attempt to comply with the laws now in effect. The work for this report has conformed to the standard of care employed by ' wetland ecologists. No other representation or warranty is made concerning the work or this report and any implied representation or warranty is disclaimed. ' Wetland Resources, Inc. 1 Louis Emenhiser ' Senior Wetland Ecologist I •l 6 A k, S(1