7400 HARDESON RD 2018-01-02 MF Import

3. Where development occurs adjacent to environmentally sensitive azeas, an analysis of hazazdous trees in the environmentally sensitive area must be completed by a professional arborist. Any trees that are hazardous (i.e., are diseased, damaged or leaning and are likely to fall on development) must be removed prior to issuance of occupancy permits, and preferably, prior to construction of structures on the site. Where they would not create a hazazd, the trunks of these trees must be left for snags. For each tree cut, thr��e coniferous trees must be planted unless the Plaruiing Director detertnines that sufficient natural coniferous revegetation is occurring in the azea. However, for each tree left as a snag, one coniferous tree must be planted. The arborist must submit a tree removal and replacement plan to the Planning Department and mazk in the field all trees to be removed. The Planning Department must approve the tree removal and replacement plan prior to any activiry in the Pnvironmentally sensitive azea. Large woody debris should be retained where it would not crcate a hazard, su;.h as causing flooding due to alteration of the natural hydrology of a stream system. (SEPA Plant and Animal Policies) 4. A variety of native species can be planted to increase local diversity and provide attractive wildlife habitat while countering erosion. The use of native plants can also improve water quality by minimizing the use of fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. Water use efficiency is another advantage of landscaping with native plants. Reduced irrigation means reduced likelihood of erosion, siltation, and landsliding resulting from the development, reduced impacts to local hydrology, reduced maintenance costs, and enhanced water availability for other consumptive uses. All plaiitings in environmentally sensitive areas and their buffers and in transition areas in SW Everett shall be native species and hybrid natives, including landscaping required by Chapter 35 of the Zoning Code (perimeter landscaping, landscaping of the parking lot, and interior landscaping). The City has a goal that 75% of new landscaping in the Subarea be native, hybrid natives, or drought-tolerant. Landscape plans should show an attempt to reach this goal unless landscaping with these species will not meet the objective of the proposal (e.g., golf driving range, ball fields, etc.). Plants �vith noted habitat or food value for wildlife should be selected wherever possible. Invasive species shall not be planted. A list of native recommended species is included in Appendix 3.4.6 of the SW EveretVPaine Field Subazea i'lan EIS. Wliere native, hybrid natives and/or drought-tolerant species aze planted, permanent irrigation systems shall not be required. Temporary imgation must be provided for two years after planting. (SEPA Plant and Animal, Water and Public Services Policies) 5. Plantings in environmentally sensitive azeas and their buffers must be designed to simulate Pacific NW native plant communities in tertns of composition, cover-abundance, and structure. All mitigation plans shall include herbs in the planting plan. Diversity of environmentally sensitive area buffer habitat must also be ensured through the planting of later successional forested stages of vegetation (e.g. Westem red cedaz, Douglas fir, and Western hemlock) where needed and appropriate. (SEPA Plant and Animal Policies) i�