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. <br /> � C� � <br /> i � . <br /> surface. The combination of evidence of ponding and grey color soils neets definitions for wetland. In <br /> the City of Everett isolated wetland less than 8,000 square feet in size are ezempt from reguladon. This <br /> wetland is Icss than 3,000 square feet in size. <br /> The adjoining upland area is dominated by Himalayan blackborry and sapGng rcd alder. Blackberry is a <br /> non-weUand plant indicating the area is not weUand. The underlying soils werc sandy loam in texture and <br /> 2.SY 3/2 to33 in color. <br /> F�n tion and Val��of h p� ��� W �� nd <br /> Typical functions for wetland include water quality benefits, storm water detendon benofits, and wildlife <br /> benefits. This wetland lies within one half mile of Possession Sound with no other weUand or stream <br /> systems between the site and the Sound. In this position in the landscape then can be no meazurable <br /> water quality or storm water retention benofit to Possessions Sound dee to the great size of the Sound as <br /> compared to the minimal siu of the wetland. Wildlife benefits aze eztrcmely limited due to surzounding <br /> urbanization,minimal siu of the system and lack of divecsity of vegetation. <br /> Recommendations <br /> This wetland is exempt from rcgulation in the City of Everctt. Same type French dcainage system should <br /> be installed to catch surFace and subsurface flows from the surrounding lawns and yards and from the <br /> impervious surfaces associated the proposed singl�: family rcsidence. This drain should be attached to the <br /> existing stocm drainage system. <br /> Call if you have quesaons or cc mments. <br /> Cordially, <br /> �Jxl� ��� <br /> William Railton,l'WS <br /> Principal Wedand F.cologist <br /> . � <br />