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surface. The combination of evidence of ponding and grey color soils meets definitions for wedand. In the City of Everett isolated wetland less than 8,000 square feet in size are exempt from regulation. TFtis we[land is less than 3,000 square feet in size. The adjoining upland area is dominated by Himalayan blackFerry and sapling red alder. Blackberry is a non-wedand plant indicaung the area is not wedand. The underlying soils were sandy loam in tezture and 2.SY 3/2 to33 in color. Funetion �nd V�I�e of the On Cit w ��a Typical functions for wetland include water quality benefits, storm water detention benefits, and wildlife benefits. This wetland lies within one half mile of Possession Sound with no other wetland or sVeam systems between the site and the Sound. In this position in the landscape there can be no measurable warer quality or storm water re[ention benefit to Possessions Sound due to the great size of the Sound as compared to the minimal size of the wet(and. Wildlife benefits are extremely limited due to surtounding urbanization, minimal size of the system and lack of diversity of vegetation. Recommendatione This wetland is exempt from regulation in the City of Everett. Some type French drainage system should be installed to catch surface and subsurface flows from the surtounding lawns and yards and from the impervious surfaces associated the proposed single family residence. This drain should be attached to the existing storm drainage system. Call if you have questions or commen[s. Cordially, l��G�. GCC�- William Railton, PWS Principal Wedand Ecologist L�.3