4931 SEAHURST AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

Pursuant to EMC 19.37.110(A{6}), "The standard buffer widths required by this chapter presume the existence of a relatively intact native vegctated community including native tree cover, shrub understory and groundcover. ll the existing bulfer is unvegetated, sparsely vegetated, or vegetated with invasive species, the buffer vegetation sha!1 be enhanced or restored fo the width required by this section". The off-site portion of lhe wetland and siream buffer conlains a primarily native plant community. The on-site portion of the wetland and stream bufier is comprised of maintaned lawn and is lacking in tree or shrub cover. However, this buffer is not proposed to be enhanced as this lawn is a legally constructed improvement that was in existence prinr to ,�pril 28, 2006 (the effective date of this ordinatnce), and is therefore, exempt per ENiC ?9.37.050 Section 5(2) Seahurst Glenhaven Creek Cowardin: Riverine, l'pper Perennial, Streambe�, Mud. City of Everett Rating: Type Np, 50' buffer Under the Ciry of Everett Critical Areas Reaulations (CAR), Chapter 37, the off-site stream is classified as follows: Seahurst Glenhaven Creek, Type Np Stream: Localed east of the subject site, this perennial stream does not support fish (not Type S or F), and is mapped as unknown on the City of Everett Critical Areas Map 1. In the City of Everett, when the buffer of a Type Np stream is sparsely vegetated, un-vegetated, or is vegetated with invasive species, the standard buffer is 75 feet. CRITICAL AREA TRACT SIGN�AND FENCING Signs designating the presence of the Critical Area Tract shall be nosted along the Critical Area Trect boundary. Signs shall be placed at approximately i00-foot intervals around the perimeter of the Critical Area Tract. Minimum placement shall include one sign per wetland, and at least one sign �hall be placed in any lot that borders the Critical Area Tract, unle�� thenvise approved by the City. The design and proposed locations for the Crit�cal Area Tract signs should 'oe submitted to the City of Everett for review and approval. An example of Critical Area Tract sign language is as follows: CRITICAL AREA TRACT THIS STREAM, WETLAND AND UPLAND BUFFER ARE PROTECTED TO PROVIDE WILDLIFE HABITAT AND MAINTAIN WATER QUALITY. PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB THIS VALUABLE RESOURCE. The signs shall be constructed of aluminum or similar durable material. They shall be secured to 4" x 4" x 7' (min.) pressure treated posts buried a minimum of two feet in quick setting corv�'ete. Johnson - Seahursf Ave. 5 WRI# 11 f02 Critical Area Study SE,..amber 28, 2011 �� 9 . „ .