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TERRA ASSOCIATES, Inc. Consultants in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology and Environmental Earth Sciences Februe,y 11, 1991 Project No. T-1675 Ms. Stacey M. Wenger McArdle and Murray, Inc. 2917 Pacific Avenue Everett, Washington 98201 Subject: Wetland Evaluation Sterling Homes Exception Mukilteo Blvd. at 27ta Avenue W. Everett, Washington Dcar Ms. Wenger: As requested, we have conducted a wetland evaluation on the subject property on the southwest corner of Mukilteo Boulevard at 27th Avenue West. The purpose of our work was to determine whether any wetlands exist on this property, and if so, to deliacate the boundaries of any wetlands. in conducting our site evaluation, we follor.ed the general, routine onsite methodology outlined in the Fedc•al Manual for Identifying and Delineating Jurisdictional wetlands (1989). This procedure involves analysis of vegetation patterns, soils, and hydrology in making a determination of wetland conditions. Because of the nature of this site, we paid particular attention to the procedures for disturbed areas. The scope of our work included a site visit on January 30, 1991, during which we observed site conditions and collected information on these three parameters. The scope of our work also Included a review of previous correspondence related to wetlands on adjacent property. The subject property is toughly rectangular, extending approximately 155 feet Louth from the corner of Mukilteo Boulevard and 27th Avenue West, and 100 feet west from 27th Avenue West. There is one house on the adjacent property to the south (Farrar House), and land to the west is undeveloped. There is a small asphalt parking area in the southeast corner of the subject property. The land surface on the subject property slopes gradually to the north and west, with somewhat steeper slopes in the southwest corner. At the present time, vegetation on the subject property is dominated by a variety of grass species. There are several fruit trees in a small orchard at the northern end, and several raised garden beds south of the orchard. Several wetland areas on the property to the west have been flagged and described in a report by Shapiro and Associates, Inc., to Tom Dever of Sterling Homes. Their wetland flags were still in place at the time of our site visit, and they appear to accurately represent the extent of wetland on the adjacent property. The closest flag to the subject rroperty is approximately 40 feet west of the property boundary. 12525 Willows Road, wile 101, Kirkland, Washington 98034 • Phone (206) 821-7777 • FAX 821-4334