Ordinance 2213-97 - Laserfiche WebLink

terrestrial predators and thereby insure the survival of ground nesting bird species. For example, downed logs which provide quality nesting habitat for winter wrens should be maintained and fast growing shrubs (i.e. red-osier dogwood) should be planted to provide added concealment of ground nests from predators. In addition, to minimize entrance of predators and humans into wetlands, "barrier" species such as native roses (Rosa sp.) could be planted in buffers. (SEPA Plant and Animal and Land and Shoreline Use Policies) 9. Whenever feasible, wetland creation projects should occur adjacent to existing wetlands or be connected by natural corridors to neighboring habitat in order to maintain population stability and enhance species richness. (SEPA Plant and Animal and Land and Shoreline Use Policies) 10. At this time, development is not permitted on the portion of the Boeing site with major yew groves per the Boeing expansion decision document. Any future development of the area is subject to additional SEPA analysis of impacts on yew trees and groves. Additionally, the environmentally sensitive areas as identified in the master development site plan must be protected in compliance with requirements contained in the Boeing Expansion Decision Document (September 18, 1991). (SEPA Plant and Animal and Land and Shoreline Use Policies) 11. Although eagles are not currently known to be nesting in the Subarea, they do nest in the study area. Eagles sometimes move nest locations within their territories, and more eagles are nesting in urban areas, often at sites that appear to be extremely marginal (Milner, 1996). Potential nesting sites do occur and will continue to occur within the ravines and in other forested areas within the Subarea. The City's Environmentally Sensitive Areas Ordinance requires that trees within the ravines and other environmentally sensitive areas be protected in most cases. (Trees in environmentally sensitive areas may be cut in emergency situations, such as where they pose a hazard to structures, and for construction of required utilities.) If a nest does occur on or adjacent to a development proposal, the owner currently must obtain approvals from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife before he/she can obtain a permit from the City. The City staff is directed to work with the Department of Fish and Wildlife to incorporate an eagle management plan in the adopted Subarea Plan. This would expedite permitting if an eagle's nest is found near a proposed development. (Failure to reach agreement on a plan would not affect the implementation of the Subarea Plan, but would require individual property owners to reach agreement with the Department of Fish and Wildlife if an eagle's nest is found on or adjacent to a proposed development.) (SEPA Plant and Animal and Land and Shoreline Use Policies) 12. Only limited clearing of undeveloped sites for marketing purposes will be permitted prior to application for development permits. Clearing shall be primarily for access roads. Clearing must be limited to areas outside of environmentally sensitive areas, and buffers for these areas shall be doubled until such time as a development is proposed on the site. Clearing is not permitted in any area designated as buffer and/or wildlife corridors, and must not occur within 300 feet of a residential area. Clearing should not remove coniferous trees. Erosion control measures must be installed to prevent sediment and erosion impacts to adjacent properties and environmentally sensitive areas and their buffers. A clearing plan must be submitted to the City Planning and Engineering and Public Services Departments for their approval, and temporary detention ponds must be provided for any clearing as required by the Public Works Department. (SEPA Plant and Animal, Land and Shoreline Use, Earth, and Water Policies) 22