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Home My WebLink About2006.02.00 - 29th & Katherine Level 1 Wetland Assessmently~~ic ~t~arid Reso>~xrc~s, Ir~c. Dixie Llewellin, Principal Biologist i A Level I «'ctland ~'lsscssntent was'cbnducted aiz Januar}' 31, 2006 on the silbject parcel under t- e~-iervin• the development cif katherine Strcct ~ict~t~ccnHastings Strzet'to29tt' Street to complete the. building pel-l~ut.pro.ees5.Fieldwork to deteriiiine the actual wetland boundaries was conducted according to the methodology outlined in the Washington State Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual Department of Ecology #96-94}, Chapter 173-22 of the Washington Administrative Cade requires that all wetlands within the State of Washington be delineated using this manual. All critical areas within the City of Port Tov~nsend are regulated according to the Fort Townsend Municipal Code Critical Codes Ordinance {N0.2899, July 2005 PTMC}.Description of Site Legal Description: Parcel #964 200 701 {702} Section 4 Township 34N Range 1 W Location: 2827 Katherine St. (undeveloped) North of Hastings St and West of Thomas St.Soils: TuC Tukey gravelly loam and CmC Clallarn gravelly sandy loam Slopes: 0 to 1 S% slopes The parcels are located near a portion of the wetland described by Palazzi in 1994 as Deering Wetland ( WL#9-1). Deering Wetland is located at the top of Basin 9. This wetland is contiguous with North Deering Wetland (WL#5-4} located at the top of Basin 5. Although the dividing point between the two wetlands is unclear, due to the flat topography, it has been categorized as one wetland. Open pastures, roads, and development have fragmented this large seasonal wetland.Level A Assessment F[intReport File Number 2006-0131Olympic Wetland Resources, inc. Oi/06 Findings An arm of the Deering. Wetland extends down the undeveloped section of 29a` Street to within 55 feet of the northeast corner of parce1 964 200 702. A drop in topography and a dominance of wetland vegetation, which includes slough sedge, willows, and spires, def nes the wetland. The wetland edge was not delineated during this Level I Assessment. Using the Department of Ecology Wetland Field Data Farm {04-06-025) this wetland rates as a Category II wetland (52 points). All Class II wetlands with a moderate to low level far habitat function receive protective buffers of 100 feet. Enclosed is the Wetland Rating Forrn. The wetland was previously was rated as a Category II wetland by Palazzi. It is therefore not recommended that Katherine Street (within 100 feet of the wetland} or 29t~' Street {in the wetland) be developed. Please f nd the enclosed map with findings from the Level I Assessment. Currently the understory vegetation has been cleared on the majority of parcel 964 200 702 and along Katherine Street. The large trees are still present. I~•lounds of soxl`have-'been inpol-tecl`to the-~slteTinan:;:attempt:,to rase elevation;levels:~~Ail introduced solls~shoul'd be xemoved from<the 10.0 . foot~btzffer Maud the,.clearedF;understory~should Abe replanted-with appropriate=-native vegetation Native species, that would be::appropriate~for the~site.include~Oregon grape, vine maples, Indian plum, and red-flowering currant. ~AII='septic°systerrls~ should be:located~at ,least,:, I:QO-feet~fromNthe wetland edge f_. Final authority over wetland determinations and associated buffers rests with the City of Port Townsend Development Services Department. If this project requires a delineation to determine exact wetland edges or if further restoration design is required please don't hesitate to call. Sincerely, Dixie Llewellin Principal Biologist, Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc. Certified for Wetland Delineation, 19$7 Manual Wetland Training Institute, June 1995 Level 1 Assessment Flint 2 Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc. 01106 Report File Number 2006-0131 l d d Level I Wetland Assessment As Indicated s~~r an Resources, Inc.ympicWeO s 282 7 Katherine g~ 856 50th Street Port Townsend WA February 2006 1 s PortTownsend,Wk48368 pce~: C.L. Flint 360385-6432 1' dizie@cablespeed.rom P.O. Box 1428 JX006-0131iPortTownsend, WA 98368 4 29th Street r 140 Cleared 954 200 701 Parcel #964 200 7001 {702) e e A r • • ~ Approximate Buffer a s And Fill 6~~d0'703~., Hastings Ave. y $ ul! ~t~,' ~ f l~f~ 1 11~1Deering Wetland a j~I, r i ~ ~ y~~ ~~11 ~l O1~ y~i C II lam x',111++: 11v' q e Approximate~Edge of Wetland Not Delineated} s 6 9 5 6 fi H 100 Feet 4 Level I Wetland Assessment As Indicated sh~r Olympic VYed~nd Resources, tnr 2827 Katherine s. ~ 856 ~~ Stre~Port Townsend, WA February 2006 1 S ~ Portlownseml, WA483b8 fir. C.L. Flint 3b0 385.6432 Box 1428F4 j~ #: xi cablespeed'rom Port Townsend, WA983b8 200~i-4131 29th Street Parcel #964 200 7001 {702) 104 P Cleared JG4 200 70f And Fill Hastings Ave_ i n o e a t e F 9 ~ a Approximate Buffer m Beet dP~ u 4 ~ L°'~~ Deering Wetland f+ QQQ d~' tltln `'~ a~.~~. 4 ~ a "a o v o Approximate~Edge of Wetland Not Delineated) n r, 4 n x 6 S 4 i00 Feet Wetland. Rating Form-Western Washington. Location: Section:4 Township:30N Name of Rater: Dixie L.lewellin based on Functions provided by wetland 1=Score >70 11=Score 51-69 I11=5core30-50 1V=Score <30 Range:l W Affiliation: Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc. Date of Site Visit: January 3.1, 2006 Score for Water 4uality F Score for Water Hydrologic F Score for Habitat F Total Score For Fu Category based on SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS of wetland I [I Does-not apply X 16 16 52 Final Category (choose the "highest" category #rom above) ~Il Estuarine Natural Heritage Wetland Bog Mature Forest Old Growth Forest Coastal Lagoon Interdunal None of the Abave X Depressional Riverine Lake-Fringe 51ope Flats Freshwater Tidal D Depressional and Flats Wetlands Water Quality Eunctions-Indicators that wetland functions to improve water quality POINTS D1. Does the wetland have the oten#ial to im rove water uali D1.1 Characteristics of surface water flows out of the wetland: Wetland is a depression with no surface water outlet 3 3 Wetland has an intermittently flowing, or height constricted, outlet 2 Wetland has an unconstricted surface outlet 1 Wetland is flat and has no obvious outlet andlor outlet is a ditch 1 D1.2 The Soi! 2" below the surface is clay, organic, or smells anoxic. YES 4 4 NO p D1.3 Characteristics of persistent vegetation (emergerrt; shrub, and lor.forest class}: Wetland has persistent, ungrazed, vegetation>=95% of area 5 Wetland has persistent, ungrazed, vegetation>=112 of area 3 3 Wetland has persistent, ungrazed, vegetation>=1110 of area 1 Wetland has ersistent, un razed, ve etation< 1110 of area 0 D1.4 Characteristics of seasonal ponding or inundation. This is the area of the wetland that is ponded for at least 2 months, but dries out sometime during the year. Do not count the area that is permanently ponded. Estimate area as the average condition five out of ten years. Area seasonally ponded is >112 total area of wetland 4 Area seasonally ponded is >114 total area of wetland 2 Area seasonally ponded is <1/4 total area of wetland 0 0 Total for D1 Add the points in the boxes above 10 D2. Does the wetland have the opportunity to improve water quality Answer YES if you know to believe there are pollutants in groundwater of surface water coming into the wetland that would otherwise reduce water quality in streams, lakes, or groundwater downgradfent from the wetland. Note which of the following conditions provide the sources. X_Grazing in the wetland within 150' X Untreated stormwater discharges to wetland X Tilled fields or orchards within 150' of wetland A stream or culvert discharges into wetland that drains developed areas, residential areas, farmed fields, roads, or clear cuts Residential, urban areas, golf courses are within 15D' of wetland Wetland is fed by groundwater high in phosphorus or nitrogen Multiplier Other YES multiplier is 2 NO multiplier is 1 2 Total -Vllater Quality Function Multiply and score from D1 by D2 20 Add score to table on page 1 D Depressional and Flats Wetlands hIYDROLOGIC FUNCTIONS Indicators that wetland function to reduce flooding POINTS D3. Does the wetland have the otential to reduce fioodin and erosion? D3.1 Characteristics of surface water out of the wetland Wetland has na surface water outlet 4 4 Wetland has an intermittently flowing, or highly constricted, outlet 2 Wekland is flat and has no obvious outlet andlor is a small ditch 1 Wekland has an unconstricted surface outlet 0 D3.2 Depth of storage during wet periods Estimate height of ponding above the bottom of outlet Marks of ponding are 3 ft or more above the surface 7 The wetland is a headwater wetland 5 Marks of ponding between 2 ft to < 3ft from the surface 5 Marks are at Ieast0.5 to < 2 ft from surface 3 Wetland is flat but has small depressions on the surface that trap water 1 1 Marks of ondin less than 0.5 ft 0 D3.3 Contribution of wetland to storage in the water shed Estimate the ration of the area of upstream basin contributing surface water to the wetland to the area of the wetland itself. The area of the basin is less than 10 times the area of the wetland 5 The area of the basin is 10 to 100 times the area of the wetland 3 3 The area of the basin is more than 100 times khe area of the wetland 0 Wetland in the FLATS class (basin=the wetland, by def[nition)5 Total for D3 Add the points in the boxes above 8 D4. Does the wetland have the opportunity to reduce flooding and erosion? Answer Yes if the wetland is in a location in the watershed where flood storage, or reduction in the water velocity, it provides helps protect downstream property and aquatic resources from flooding or excessive andlor erosive flows. Answer NO if the water coming into the wetland is controlled by a structure such as a flood gate, tide gate, flap valve, reservoir etc. OR you estimate that mare than 90% of the water in the wetland is from groundwater. Note which of the following indicators of opportunity apply. Wetland is in a headwater of a river or stream that has flooding problems Wetland drains tv a river or stream that has flooding problems Wetland has na ou#let and impounds surtace water that might otherwise Multiplier flow into a river or stream that has flooding problems Other TOP OF BASINS YES multiplier is 2 NO multiplier is 1 2 Total -Hydrologic Function Multiply and score from D3 by D4 Add score to table on page. '~l6 Habitat Functions-Indicators that the wetland functions to provide important habitat H1.1 Does the wetland have the potential to provide habitat for many species? Check the types of vegetation classes present (as defined by Cowardin) if the class covers more than 10% of the area of the wetland or 114 acre. Aquatic Bed X Emergent plants X ScrublShrub (areas where shrubs have >30% cover) X Forested (areas where trees have >30% cover) Forested areas have 3 out of 5 strata (canopy, shrubs, herbaceous, moss) round cover Add the number of vegetation types that qualify. If you have POINTS 4 Types 4 3 Types 2 2 2Types 1 1T e 0 H1.2 Hydroperiods Check the types of water regimes (hydroperiods) within the wetland. The water re ime has to cover more than 10% of the wetland or 114 acres to count. POINTS 4 or more types present 3 Permanently flooded or inundated 3 types present 2 Seasonally flooded or inundated 2 types present 1 1 X Occasionally flooded or inundated Lake fringe wetland 2 X Saturated only Freshwater tidal wetland 2 Permanentl flowin stream or river in, or ad'acent to, the wetland H1.3 Richness_of Plant Species POINTS Count the # of plant species in the wetland that cover at least 10 ft2 Do not include reed canarygrass, purple loosestrife, Canadian thistle 19 2 5 to 19 1 1 5 a H1.4 Interspersion of habitats Interspersion of habitats between vegetation, unvegetated areas is high medium ar low.2 Hi h= 3 Dints Moderate=2 Dints Law=1 aint None=O Dints H 1.5 Special Habitat Features Check the habitat features that are present in the wetland, the # of checks is the # of points Large, downed weedy debris within the wetland (.4" diameter and 6' long) Standing snags {diameter at the bottom >4') in the wetland Under cut banks are present for at least 6.6 ft andlar overhanging vegetation. extends 3.3 ft far 33 ft Stable steep banks of fine material that might be used by beaver or muskrat X At least 114 acre of thin-stemmed persistent vegetation or woody branches in areas that are 2 seasonally or permanently inundated (structure far egg-laying amphibians). X Invasive plants cover less than 25% of the wetland area in each stratum of plants Total for H1. Potential for providing Habitat Add the points in the boxes above 8 H2. Does the wetland have the opportunity to provide habitat #or many species? H2.1 Buffers Choose the description that best represents condition of buffer of wetland. The highest scoring criteria that applies to the wetland is to be used in the rating.POINTS 100m (330') of relative undisturbed vegetated areas, rocky areas, or open water >g5% of circumference.5 100m (330') of relative undisturbed vegetated areas, rocky areas, or open water >50% of circumference.4 50m (170") of relative undisturbed vegetated areas, rocky areas, or open water >95% of circumference.4 100m (330') of relative undis#urbed vegetated areas, rocky areas, or open wa#er >25% of circumference.3 50m (170") of relative undisturbed vegetated areas, rocky areas, or open water >50% of circumference.3 If buffer does not meet any of the criteria above No paved areas (except #rails) or buildings within 25 m {SO') of wetland >95% circumference.2 No paved areas or buildings within 50 m (80') of wetland >50% circumference.2 Heavy grazing in buffer 1 1 Vegetated buffers are ~ 2M wide {6.6 ft} for more than 95% of the circumference 0 Buffer does not meat any of the above criteria 1 H2.2 Corridors and Connections H2.2.1 is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor (riparian or upland) that is at least 150 ft wide, has at least 30% cover of shrubs, forest of native undisturbed prairie, that connects to estuaries, or other wetlands or undisturbed uplands that are at least 250 acres in size? YES = 4 points (go to H2.3} NO = go to H2.2.2 4 H2.2.2 is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor (riparian or upland} that is at least 50 ft wide, has at least 30% cover of shrubs; forest of native undisturbed prairie, that connects to estuaries, or other wetlands or undisturbed uplands that are at [east 25 acres in size? OR aLake-fringe wetland , if it does not have an undisturbed corridor as in the question above? YES = 2 points (go to H2.3} NO = go to H2.2.3 H2.2.3 Is the wetland Within 5 mil (8km} of a brackish or salt water estuary OR within 3 mi of a large field or pasture OR within 1 mile of a lake rester that 20 acres? YES =1 Dint H2.3 Near or adjacent to other priority habitats listed by WDFW Which of the following priori habitats are within 330 ft (100m} of the wetland POINTS Riparian Talus Aspen Stands Caves 3 or more habitats 4 Cliffs Oregon white oak 2 priority habitats 3 Old-grow#h forests Urban natural open space 1 riorit habitat 1 Mature forests EstuarylEstuary-like Prairies Marine Estuarine shorelines H2.4 Wetland Landscape Choose the one description of the landscape around the wetland that best fits POINTS There are at least 3 other wetland within 112 mile, and the connections between then are relatively undisturbed light grazing OK, but should NOT be bisected by paved roads or development 5 The wetland is Lake-fringe on a lake with lit#le disturbance and there are 3 other Fake-fringe wetlands within 112 mile 5 There are at least 3 wetland within 112 mile, BUT the connections between then are disturbed 3 The wetland is Lake-fringe on a lake with disturbance and there are 3 other lake-fringe wetlands within 112 mile 3 3 There is a# least 1 wetland within 1/2 mile 2 there are no wetfand within 112 mile 0 Total for H2. Opportunity for providing Habitat Add the points in the boxes above 8 Total Score for Habitat Functions- Add points for H1 and H2 and record on Page 1 16 r"~ Le~rel I Wetland Assessment As IndicatedQlympicV~etl~nd Resoarces, Inc 2827 Katherine 856 SO~h Street Port Townsend, WA February 2406 2p ;0 ~~ I'orr To~msend, WA 9$3b$C.L. Flint 3bt13$5-b4~1adixie@ca6~es~d'anm P.D. Box 1428 3~,~: 2406-0131PortTownsend, WA 98308 Parcel #954 240 7401 (702) Subject Parcel Area Cleared of _ Understory Vegetation And Fill Added p L r I Weevetland Assessment As indicated sir y~NI"~ 11~E~ RG]llr j ~Q 7 ta202lWrine5 Port Townsend, WA February 2006 1 Po~~~s~,wass~s c.L. Flint romxie@~able~d P.O. Box 1428 Part Townsend, WA 98368 2006-0131 Parcel #964 200 7001 {702) x i 9°~ s ~ Approximate Buffer 4 29t1~ Street ` ° ~ 00 Bet ~, ~ ° 4 ffi .~ ~ ,~ ~, .~ .. v . , .. ~ z __ ., r ,,: ,~"' C 1 f rea Cleared Tnderstor~ V etat~o And FiII Ad :' 6 b Y ~ a ~~ Y f~! 964 2flQ 70i Hastings Ave. G7 Q w y'~ ,, Deering Wetlandh. 4 S erg nt a t a t Approximate Edge of Wetland Not Delineat~cl)a r 100 Feet bate, 2/ 9/ 2006 To; Ken Clow, nirectGl' Publ €c Wa-ks,1?ave Perterson, Gty engineer dram; C.L. ~lirrt Katherine street Wavier Sir, Brush Bearing to install the engineered septic system and complete a survey of the Katherine Street extension inconjunction with the construction of my rtev~+ home at, 2829 Katherine Street, have revealed a new portion of the herring Wetland," The wetland extension was hat previously plated on -the City of Pcrt Townsend Wetland Invarrtor-y Map and as a result of this discovery I have carrtracted the services of Ms, nixie I.Iewllin, of Olympic Wetland pescrces to complere a Leval I Assessment of the pOW and nearby area, and her fndings are enclosed, the wetland area is located near the intersection of the Katherine and 29th Sty-eet pOW's where f have proposed to install a septic system and street/ waterline extensia~, Preservation aFthis critical stormwater and wildlife habitat according to her assessment wdl require reavauluation of the street extension and septic Installation as proposed, fherefore I am requesting a wavier be granted from the City of Port Townsend ~ngineerinq and I?esign standards, The 100' setbacks sugested by the wetlands assesment will prevent the installation of a paved street and turn around in the Katherin 5txeet I:OW, and make ,t difficult to Install the septic system as approved, While the septic system can be relocated on the site I would wonder abort the wisdom of installing a new septic system In such close prox~mlty to an Gnviromerrtaliy Sensitive Area we are attempting to preserve in perpetuity, ~eviewinq these complex issues I would like to propose the necessary infastructure be developed in the least Invasive manor possible to insure the protection of fragile wetland and provide necessary fire aces and utilities far Public Safety. To achieve the goals } would propose that I be a1 lowed to install a 2-3"pressure line from my property to an existing manhoe approximerrrly 520' North in the Katherine & 31st Street t?OW< The route would utilize 29th Street West of Katherine and then North to 31st In Katherine avoinding the proposed wetland buffer, In addition, It could be constructed in a mininmally invasive 5- 6' wide excavation and provide an opprtunity to relocate a foot path that currently Intrudes into the wetland at the 30th and 'Thomas Street pOW, Topo prevents the installat€on of a gravity sewer line much more than 75'sarth of the current manhole, In the event that future Bevelopmerrt occures and gravity sewer is installed any un lecessary portion of the pump line could be abbonded and the line reconnected to the new sewer. FI Pire Nydrarrt is located at Thomas Streets 260' from my driveway entrance and is adequate to serve the property, Water service is anal cable in Hastings Avenue and a meter installed in Hastings similar to the neighboring properties wool d be an adequate and efflclartt way to obtain snaitary water Tlnls property as well as the neighboring Mcl7onald property 2/9/200G KATHERINE STREET WAVIER are ccurrer~tly served by an exfi~tinq gravel driveway and I would regueyt a variance from the Street l7evelopmerrt Standards to utilize +,he existing driveway as it appears that Katherine Street between 28th and 29th will never serve more than 2 properties because of the proximity of the ad~acenr wetlands, furthermore, my property has already been bound together by a recorded notice to title, I would also grant a "No protest" to participate in any bll?'s a- other infastructure improdememnts that would affect my property, thank you for you cony~deration and pfease call if I can answer any further quest~on5, r`'espectfully, C- C, L. ~lirrt 3Q1 78~ Inc, 2 2