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2009.06.05 - Rosecrans & 30th Non Wetland Determination
w ~ I ~~ ~` Wiltermood 1 Assoc>~ates, II~c. MI+.MO DATE: May 6, 2009 1~0: Judy Surber City of Port ~I'awnsend Planning Departr enl. FROM: Vaughn Everiti ~r`~~,-ur.,~ SUBJECT: Arnertdmcnt to the site plart included in the Non. Wetland Dete;rminatian Report: dated July 29, 2008 for the; .22 acre parcel located ort the south side of 31 ~` Street ("I ax Parcel. #~ 972600702] along the Rosecrans Stt'eet easerttertt, fort: I'ownsertd, Washington. The intent of this mertto is to address the concerns you had regardinl; the; location of the l 00 fe~Ut wetland buffer front the wetlartd located offsite to the so~Etatwest of the Jackson property- As we discussed I have; corttpleted a Ccst hole in the; wetland and hurtg a wetaand houndar-y flag at the closest wetland poirtt to the property t:o mark t.hc point oi' which the wetland buffers are to be measured from. After you and Jackie had left I I-inaily located the iron bar' that marEes I:he southwest property corner. l hung a couple of strartds of~ very long orange polka dot flagging tape above the i.)r-ol}erty earner so t.haC it can easily he found. I measured frort~ the wetland to the SW property corner and found that the property corrter is 85 fee*,t from the wetland. I then marked the wetland buffers with glow orange Nagging tape: with "Apprax 100'Wetiand Buffer" written orr each flag at the agreed upon 100 f%et and hung three Flags roughly 30 feet apart across the SW property corncr•. All of the paints I have used far my rtteasurer~tcnts have begirt clearly marked so that nay rtteasurmertts can double checked and t:he revised site plan can he accepted. After reviewing the site. piart gibe: wetland buffer and tl~e 15 foot building and impervious surface setback will not be i~ttpactcd by the proposed development and a buffer reduction will not: he necessary- As we agreed t:he remaining Scot's broom will he pulled and t:he wetland buffer boundary will he fenced with wetland buffer signs on the I~e~tce line as soon as aplzrovai has been issued to proceed. The; project biologist will he on--site to confirm. the; hul'ier boundary flags and installation of the buffer fencing to ensure that the huffcr a~)d I'errce is proi)erly placed and idertfifiahle prior- to canstt•uction. I~f you Have any further cluestian regarding this nternc7 please call me at {360) 876- 2403. EXHlBlT Cc. Jackie Jackson tOtS S.W. 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This parcel is located iz~ the SW'/a of the NW '/ of Section 3, T 30 N, R 1 W, WM_ Dear Jackie: This determination was conducted on July 16, 2008 using the Washington State Wetlands Identification arzd Delineation Manual developed by the Depar-t,nent of Ecology, in accordance witlj the Port Townsend critical Areas Ordinance. 'The zxranual uses the three-wetland pararnctcr methodology when deterrrrining the presence or absence of wetlands and all three parameters of hydric soil, wetland hydrology, and hydrophytic vegetation rnust be presezit for an area to be considered wetland under normal circumstances. "I`his site is considered under normal circuzrrstances so tl~e Routine On-site; Deterzrtination method was used to document the absence ~f wetlands. This deterrnir~ation was conducted for the construction single family Dome in the center of the property. `Tl~e property is currently zrndeveloped with the exception of an exploratory trail entering at the northwest corner heading to die proposed home site. There are several single family homes to the north with a stnall forest to the west and southeast anti farmland to the southwest. The property is dominated by a mixed forest with moderate to dense shrub and herbaceous layers. `The topography consists of rolling hills that slope down gradually to the southwest. "I'he North Deari~~g ~Vetlar~d is offsite to the west and south. `T'his wetland meets the criteria for a Category II wetland and is about 75 feet frorrz the southwest corner azlcl 100 feet from the west line. Category I7 wetlands that have low points for water duality and habitat have a recluirecl 1()0 fort huffcr when a high impact. liincl use is propc~seci. Single fa.rrrily homes on 1 acre or less are considered a high irrrpact land use_ It appears that tl~e proposed home site will be outside the buffer and have no impact to the wetland or its required buffer. It appears that the wetland buffer will extend about 25 feet onto the southwest property corner-. lor5 S.W. llarpcr €tcrad, Port Orchard, Washington 9$307 (3Ci0} 87fi-2/03 I~ax (3CO) 87G-2Q>3 EXHIBIT s i,? t Jackson July 30, 2005 Page 2 Although both lots were examined for the presence of wetlands, this study 1=.ocused on the lowest areas of the lots -and surrounding areas- because they ace the most likely location to find seasonal flooding in which- wetland indicators are sometimes identified. The data collected indicates that the low areas lack positive indicators for all three wetland parameters: The soils do not meet the hydric criteria-and there is no evidence of wetland hydrology. The vegetation is dominated by both non-wetland anti upland plant species that are common in mixed forests. -This letter. was prepared to describe the absence of wetland conditions on this parcel as verified during the site visit and cor~npletion of 3 test holes. Maps from the Jefferson County Soil Surycy and National Wetlands )<nventory are incltided to verify the mapped soil unity and mapped wetland areas near the parcel. efferson County Sail Survey ' The on-site soils have been mapped as TuC Tukey Gravelly Loam 0-15% slopes; according to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS} Web Soil Survey and Soil Conservation Service, Soil Survey for the Jefferson County Area, August 1975. Tukey soils are not classified as hydric and do not contain hydric inclusions. The field data collr~cted during completion of the delineation confirms the presence of the mapped soils in the areas indicated on the sail survey map. See attachments for site located on the soil survey and for a complete description of on-site soils. National Wetlands Jnvento~-y The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wetlands inventory (NWI} online wetlands mapper, Fort Townsend North Quadrangle, does not map any wetlands within 20(} feel of the property. The City of Port Townsend Environmentally Sensitive Areas snap (ESA} maps the North Dearing Wetlahd and a separate wetland offsite to the Booth but both arc seasonally connected and should be considered part of the same wetland. Phis wetland is a Palustrine, Forested, Scrub/Shrub, Emergent, Seasonally i~ooded PF'4SSEMC} system. No other wetland areas appear on the NWf within 300 feet of the property. See attachments for site located on the NWI and tl~c Port Townsend ESA map_ Ueterrnination Methodology The property is determined to be non-wetland because there are no positive indicators present for any of the three wetland parameters. Data was collected at 3 test hales Co verify the absence of wetland co~~ditions. Test Hole 1 is in the center of the property near the proposed home location and Test 1-lole 2 is located iri a small depression. at the Jackson July 30, 2008 Page 3 southwest corner documenting typical upland snd non-wetland conditions. Test Hole 3 is located roughly 75 feet west of the property in an area that appears to be part of tl~e North Dearing Wetland. The following sections describe the data,callected at test holes in the wetland and adjacent upland and used to make the wetland boundary determination. The upland data is described in separate sections and each section includes a description of the dominant plant species, the sail profile and wl?ether hydric conditions are present; and the presence/absence of wetland hydrology and/or wetland hydrology indicators. The dorninar~t plant species identified by common and botanical name along with the indicator status (OI3L, FACW, FAC, etc: See Appendix D for Definition of Indicator Status} are listed on the back of each data fot'm. The presence of hydric soil conclitivns is examined iri a 16 inch soil holes conducted at each test hole. "I'he hydric soil criteria is rnet when there is a low soil matrix chrorna at. 10 inches yr just below the A horizon. The cliromas are deternrrined using damp soil samples that are compared to a corresponding color chip in the Munsell Soil Color Charts. The chrornas were then recorded vn the data sheet using Hue (YI2} and Value/Chrvma. Any Hue and Value with a low Cl~rvrna is typical of` hydric (wetland} soils that have developed over time due to inundation or saturation by water. The presence or absence cif wetland hydrology andlor wetland hydrology indicators includes the source of hydrology and clir-eetion of` flow (if evident}. Data Description Test Hole 1 is located near the center of the property in a small serTri cleared area. The vegetation at this test hole co~zsists of Douglas fir (Pseuctotsuga menziesii) FACU Pacific rnadrone {flr'butrrs rnerrziesii) UPia and bitter cherry (Prrrnus errrar~inata} FACU. The shrub layer' is dominated by salal (Gaultlreria shallop} FACU; Western trumpet honey suckle (Lvnicera ciliosa) NT and ocean spray (Holodiscus discolor} UPL with low perr.e.nt~rge~s of Hirnal~ty~~rr blackberry (Kobus ur-rrrerriac•us) FACU. The herbac.-t~o~rs luy~.r is dominated by trailing blackberry (Rrsbus ursinus) FACU and bracken fern (Pteri~.liufn aquilinum) FACU. "I'he soil bole revealed a single layer soil profile (0-I{~"} consisting of a gravelly loam with a rrratrix chron~a of 10 YIZ ~/3_ There was no hydrology or evidence of wetland hydrology present.. Test I-Iole 2 is located in a small depression near the southwest corner along the Rosecrans Street easement. 'T'he forested canopy is dominated by Douglas fir (P_ menziesii} FACC.1 and Pacific madror~e (~.. menziesii} UI'L with low percentages ol~ Scouler's willow (Salix .scvuleriana) I-~AC. The shrub Iayer is dorrrinated by salal (G. IF Jackson July 30, 200f3 Page 4 shallop} FACU; snowberry {Symphoricarpos albus) FACU and ocean spray (N. discolor} UPL with low percentages of nootka rose .(Rosa nutkana} FAC and servieeberry (Amelanchier alni~olia) FACU. The sparse herbaceous layer consists of orchard grass {Dactylic glornerata) FACU and slough sedge {Carex obnupta) OBL. The soil hole revealed a two layer soil profile consisting of a sandy loam. The surface horizon {0-2"} has a matrix chroma of 10 YR 3/2 without mottling. The subsurface horizon (2-16") has a matrix chxoma of 10 YIZ 513. Wetland hydrology is not present however there is evidence of seasonally standing water. . Test Hole 3 is located roughly 7S feet west of-the-southwest property coiner near the edge of the North Dearing Wetland. The forested vegetation is dominated by large Scouler's willow (S. scouleriana} FAC. `1'he shrub layer is dominated by nootka rose R: nutkana}.FAC and trace amounts of hardback (Spiraea douglasii) FACW. The herbaceous layer is dominated by false lily of the valley (1Vlaianthernecm dilatatum} FAC and trailing blackberry (R. ursinus) FACU with low percentages of velvet grass {Flvlcus lanatus) FAC; reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinicea} FACW and slough sedge (C. obnupta) OBL. The soil hole revealed a single layer soil profile (0-1G") consisting of a sandy loam with a matrix cluonaa of 10 YR 2/2 without mottling. There is no evidence or indicators of` wetland hydrology like algal mats, oxidized root channels, dominance of facultative wetland or obligate vegetation or sediment stained vegetation. Non-Wetland Determination These lots were thoraughly examined and it has been determined that there axe no wetlands located on the property because the data collected indicated that there are no wetland indicators present at any of the three test holes completed. During my site visit 1 dug all three test holes and left them open for approximately 112 hour in order to determine if any soil saturation was present and no hydrology or saturation was identified ay any of the test hole locations. There were na saturated soils, oxidized rhizospheres, oxidized root channels, algal mats, water stained vegetation, adventitious roots ox surface scouring present. The soils are mapped as Tukey gravelly loam 0-15% slopes and the soil holes revealed a gravelly loam consistent with this soil type. The soils did not have hydric indicators such as mottling or streaking nor did they have a suIfidic odor. It appears that the buffer will extend roughly 2S feet onto the southwest property corner. The proposed single family home is located outside the required 100 foot buffer. Jackson July 30, 2008 Page 5 Offsite Wetland Catego~-iizatio,ri The North Dearing Wetland has becri categorized. using. the revised Washington. State Wetlands Rating System for Western Washington (~'ublicataon # 04-06-02~), in accordance with City of Port Townsend Critieal'Areas ()cdinance Chapter 19..05. Than system utilizes hydrogeomorphic characteristics to determine the potential and opport~~nity for a partic~Iar wetland to perform water quality, hydrologic and habitat functions. It differentiates wetlands into four categories ranging from Category I systems teat typically have. high potential and opportunity to perform these functions to Category 1V systems that have low potential and opportunity to perform the functions_ A rating form that asks a series of questions is used to identify the wetland's position in the landscape (Sloping, Depressional, Riverine, etc.) and its specific characteristics that would indicate it has. potential to perform the water gttal.ity, hydrologic and habitat functions. When the wetland leas opportrnity to perforrrr the functions, itreceives a multiplier of 2. The scores are then added up and a category is assigned based on the number of paints received as follows: Category I wetlands score 70 points or greater, Category lI systems score between 51-69 points, Category 1CII systems score 30-50 points and Category IV wetla~~ds score less than 30 points.' According to the attached rating form the North L3earing Weflai;d meets the criteria for a Category lI clepressaonal system scrn-ing 57 points..It scores 22 points for water quality because it has untreated road runof f and residential development draia~ing into the wetland and it has three well developed vegetative layers that slow and filter toxins and pollutants from tlae; water so it has bath potential and opportunity to improve water duality. It scores ICS points for hydrologic functions because it is a depressional system that has the potential to store excess water and has opportunity because protects neighboring properties from #~ooding. It receives I9 points for habitat because there is a moderate vegetative diversity and it is connected to other wetlands and priority habitat areas. It receives low points because the buffers are bisected' by development, roads and trails and it clues not have an undisturbed connection to utlier habitat areas. Where are wetlands roughly 7S feet offsitc to the south and west that are separated by a low upland hummock. This hummock was oxamined and detea-nri~~ed to be non wetland because it lacks hydric soils, 'wetland vegetation and wetland hydrology. The debris lines are presumed to be from seasonal localized flooding. Although the upland hummock is not wetland it is clear that it is seasonally flooded and provides a surface water connection between the two wetlands and as such both wetlands are considered part of the same wetland unit and they ware categorized as a single wetland uF~it_ r~_... Jackson July 30, 200$ Fage 6 In summary this non-wetland determination for was completed fora .22 acre parcel located on the south side of 31S` Street along the Rosecrans Street.Easement (Tax Parcel 972600702} in Fort Townsend. tit. is bordeX•ed on the west by the Rosecrans Road easement with single family homes. to the north and east with forest and farrrtland to the south. The property is dominated by Douglas fir and madrone with a moderate to dense shrub layer dominated by oceazt spray and salal. The property is determined to contain. no wetlands because there are no positive indicators present for any of the three wetlaricl parameters. Wetlands were not .identified on the site but two portions of the North Dearing wetlands are within 75 feet of the southwest property corner. fioth offsite wetlands were categorized as a single wetland because they have a seasonal connection and hydrologic continuity between thetas. The wetlands meet the criteria for a Category lT depressional wetland. Category ll wetlands require a 1Q0 foot buffer from the wetland edge. It does not appear that any development rx~ill be located within the required buffers and as such there should be no impacts to the wetlands from the construction of the proposed sin~Ie family home. This report has been prepared for Jackie Jackson. It is important: to acknowledge that definition of plant community boundaries is not an exact science. Different agencies and individuals may often disagree on exact boundaries and/or plant community classifications. lC is the responsibility of the varinUS resource~agencies that regulate development activities in wetlands to make the fti~al determination of wetland boundaries. Therefore; the information presented in this report should be reviewed by the appropriate regulatory agencies piinr to detailed site plantaing and/or construction activities. ll' [hero are at~y furtl;er questions concerting the t~oi~-wetland dotertuinatioi~, please feel free to contact me at {360} 876-2403. Sincerely r~ .- Va~ has i~verittg Wetland Spccialist Enc. j j ~ STK~ ~'[" RiN f?~li~ SlZ j C~1 1 a I ~ I i ~- r I h s t'y TN c r/~ Km L~4N P NutaSl~ Roue H ~~4~ 1uU 1lla~' ~'p SGl~ter ~i.,E~{ 1101 a nu~i Nod- A su~~~7 '~termood Associates, inc. 1015 S W. Ha~prs Ruud Pbn Qrclxrrd t~r1983rS7-,~J3o6 j3G0J 87G-240.3 Fax j360) $7fr~53 r._. e- o .w 00 r C° m c» m a.. c 0 m c r m m Q T C Q v c 0 n m m o m m m m oriw° R~°o ov T o `n N Q TVJ 7 - cn m u a~ on rn o o o U h z o ° en N 0 0 M CJ Q1 a o p O C O N +~ LYI Ay w. C U Oter;, Wilteranoad Associates, Inc. l01S 5. W. harp<r Road I'orr Orcfinrt~ Wf# 983G7 930~i 3G(1) 87G 2903 Fux (3G0) 876--2053 WETLAND BOUNDARY LOCATION ._ ------__ -m-_ .__...__..._....._ ..-..-... _ _.___, _ __ ................_..---.--.,_...__ TRAIL AND ROAD LOCATIONS PROPERTY BOUNDARY r .- Wetland name or number WETLAND RATING FORM -WESTERN WASHINGTON Version 2 -Updated )uly 2006 to increase accuracy and reproducibility among users Name of wetland {if known): ~e~ c..r ~ s7 ~ e~~--..~ ~ Date of site visit: •~wl~ -t~ ~v~ Rated by~~cw3~~. ~ uer~ ~-~ Trained by Ecology? .Yes,~,...No,_.,,_.. Date of trainin -lS=o~ SEC:.,~._. TWNSI-IP: ~ RNGE: C w Is SIT/R in Appendix D? Yes, - Nox Map of wetland unit. Figure ~ Estimated .size ~/ ~~s SUMM.A~t'Y OF RATING Category based on FUNCTIONS provided. by wetland Score for Water Quality Functions Category I =Score >-70 ~~ Category II _ Score S l -69 ~ Score far Hydrologic Functions ! Category III =Score 30-SO Score for Habitat Funetioris l9 CateQOry IV =Score < 30 TOTAL score far T~"unctions $-`'~r Category based on SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS of wetland I II Dries not Apply X Final .Category (choose the "highest" category from above) ~~ 5umrnary of basic information about the wetland unit L~1i~ ~^Y kSE~~?'Ft~~c~V~~4'c~1~~~i4 Estuarine Dc ressional Natural Herita a Wetland Riverine Bo Lake-frin e Mature i{`orest Slope Old Growth Forest Flats Coastal La oan Freshwater Tidal Interdunal None of the above x Check if unit has t~'t~iltiple I-IGM classes resent Wetland haling-f=orm -western Washington 1 August 2004 version 2 R.- y~ .. Wettand Warne or number Does the wetla~td unit being rated meet any of the criteria below? if you answer YES to any of the questions below you will need to protect the wetland according to the regulations regarding the special characteristics found in the wetland. 7'a corn~lete_._the fzexthart o the data sheetn~__u will_need to determine the Hydro~eomorphic Class a the wetland being rated. The hydrogeornorphic classification groups wetlands into those that function in similar ways. 'T'his simplifies the questions needed to answer how well the wetland functiarts_ The llydrogeomorphic Class of a wetland can be determined using the key below. See p. 24 for more detailed instructions on classifying wetlands. Wctlanck Rating Form -western Washington 2 August 200 version 2 Wetland name or number Classification of Wetland Units in Western Washington r ~ r r .~ - q es on a In~t apply t-u the~ehtlre d~R# lyeangrgutpx't~b'~bl~~~?ie~~`€~n;~ ~ilh~~M~jl#i to ~ ~ ~`Y.~~'~es Irl this ~ase,`.id~bh~~ ~hcli`ly d`r~ilo ~c cr~rter;i~V~n~ 'i:~e~~d~"s ~=7 a t aaud d. #~ .PP xa I; (~peshon 8. ~ ~~..< r I~ Ar e water levels in the entire unit usually controlled by tides (i.e. except during floods "~O - gn to 2 YES the wetland class is Tidal Fringe ) •Ifyes, is th,e salinity of the water during periods of annual low flow below U.S ppt (parts perthousand)? YES --Freshwater Tidal Fringe NO -Saltwater Tidal Fringe (Estuarine)Ifyour wetland can be classified as a Freshwater Tidal F'rrnge use the formsfar Riverinewetlands. Ifit is Saltwater Tidal Fringe it is rated as an Estuarine wellariti. Wetlands thatwerecalledestuarineinthe1`irst and second editions of the rating system are called Salt ..................Water Tidal Fri~tge in the I-Iydrageornorphic Classification. Estuarine wetlands werecategorizedseparatelyinthe~earlier editions, and this separation is being kept hi thisrevision. To maintaiia consistency between editions, the term "Estuarine" wetland is kept.Please note, however, that the characteristics that define Category I anti II estuarinewetlandshavechanged (see p. ). 2. The entire wetland unit is flat and precipitation is the only source (>90%) of water to it.Groundwater and surface water runoff are NOT sources of water to the unit.go to 3 YES -- The wet}and class is Flats Ifyour wet}and can be classified as a "plats" wetland, use the farrrt for Depressionalwetlands. 3. Does the entire wetland unit meet both of the following criteria?The vegetated part of the wetland is on the s}gores of a body of permanent open waterwithoutanyvegetationonthesurface) at least 20 acres (8 ha) in size;At least 30% ofthe open water area is deeper than 6.G ft (2 m)?NO go to 4 YES -The wetland class is Lake-fringe Lacustrine 'I range)4. Does the entire wetland unit meet alI of the follow#ng criteria?The wetland is on a slope (slope can be very gradual),The water flows through the wetland iu one direction (uzzidirectianal) and usuallycomesfromseeps. It may flaw subsurface, as shee#flaw, or in a swate withoutdistinctbanfcs. The water leaves the wetland without being impounded?NOTr: Surface water dues not pond in these type of wetlands except occasionally inverysmallandshallowdepressionsorGehindhummocks (depressions are usually3ftdiameterandlessthan1footdeep).Nd - o to S YES -The wetland class is SI©pe Wetland hating T=or~n - western Washington ~~~3~ .version 2 August 21704 1 .... Weiland name or number t 4Y1f SS Tsh- i'-' .3 ~, y~y"~{. s ~'T _ ~_ ~ M 4 '~,YTA 3+, 1 ~ SC, ti. k ~ ~~~ ~~Q~t~~s' ~4fR+~.2'~ T }+~}~l~~t~ ~ ~P i ~ 1 ~ ~ _ = y ~ ~3 t .mod ~ ~}~ t E ~ ~~*r ~~a ~~- z. { Y rat .(, r ~ 3 '' ~> r. ~ -- 3 ~r3<~`~ t1 ~ ~ ~'e~ ~.~~ E d,~c fo~s~.f.~at ttle Wetld'~i~-t~ ~~+n~, to ~~~~I~'~QI~~I;~y~~~~~ ; D 1. Dnes the wetland unit have the potential to improve water quality? (see p.38j D 1.1 Characteristics of surface water flows oat of the wetland=Figure Unit is a depression with no surface water leaving it (no outlet), points = 3 D Unit has an intermittently flowing, OR highly constricted permanently flowing outlet tuts = Unit has ari nnconstricted, or slightly constricted, surfaCC flatlet (permanently flowing) potnts = 1 Unit is a "flat" depression (Q. 7 on key), or in the Flats class, wish permanent surface outflow and no obvious natural outlet and/or outlet 'rs a man-made ditch paints = 1 Ifditch is nv1 permanently flowing treat unit as "intermittentlyflowing'~ Provide lzoto or drawirt S 1.2 The soil Z inches below the surface {or duff layer) is clay or organic {use NRCS definitions)D YES' points = 4 NO - s D 13 CltaracteClSttCS Of peCSrStent Vegeta#lon (Cxnergent, shrul), and/Pr forest OWardln Class)FtgurB n Wetland has persistent; ungrazed, vegetation ~ = 9S% of area Wetland has persistent, ungrazed, vegetation > = 112 of area p Wetland has persistent, ungrazed vegetation > = 1110 of area paints ~ 1 Wetland has persistent, ungrazed vegeiation ~ 1/ 10 of area points = 0 Ma of Cowardin v etation classes D 1.4 Charac#eristics of seasonal ponding or inundation.Figure ___ This is the area ojthe wetland unit that is pondedfor at lease .Z months, but dries out D sometime during the year. Do not count the area that is permanently ponded Estimate area as the average condition S out of l0 yrs. Area seasonally ponded is ~ % total area of wetland o is = 4 Area seasonally ponded is > %4 total area of wetland porn s = 2 Area seasonally ponded is ~ %. total area of wetland points ~ 0 Ma of H dro eriods D Total for D 1 Add the points in the boxes above ~ w D D 2. Dnes the wetland unit have the opportunity to improve water quality?see p. 44) Answer Y15 if you know or believe there are pollutants in groundwater or surface water corning into the wetland that would otherwise reduce water quality in streams, lakes or groundwater downgradient from the wetland. Note which of the following conditions provide the sources nfpollutantr. A unit may have pollutants comeng from several i sources, ht<! any single source woulri qualify as opportunity. Grazing in the wetland or within 150 ft t,Intrc:ated stormwater discharges to wetland Tilled fields or orchards within 150 ft of wetland A stream nr culvert discharges into wetland that drains developed areas, resicicntiai areas, fanned fields, roads, nr clear-cut loggint, Residential, urban areas, golfcourscs are within 150 fi of wetland mt3ltipiier Wetland is feel by groundwater high in phosphorus or nitrogen Other YES tnultipiier is 2 NO rrtultipliee is ) D 7'OT~L -Water Quality Functions Multiply the score from DI by D2 Add scare to ta61e art . 1 Wetland haling l;orm -- western Washington 5 August 2004 version 2 r'- ` . Wetland name or number A .~,.... 3 D ~~p~~os~>IOnal'a>~d Flats'Wetland~s ~gtnts HtYDR.O~.~?CYi<C' FU~C7'I~1VS ~ . ~dcators-that the wetland" onat fiinctions t~. t~`j sC~ rerei~ttce~flooiin` and streatn,iie ` dafiott ~`~~"~ D 3. Does the wetland unit ttavc the ot~al to reduce flooding and erosYOn? (seep.46J D D 3.1 Characteristics of surface water flows ou! of the wetland unit Unit is a depression with no surface water leaving it (no outlet} points = 4 Unit has an intermittently flowing, OR highly constricted permanently flowing outlet points Unit is a "flat" depressiom (Q_ 7 on keyj, or in the Flats class, with permanent surface outflow an np obvious natural outlet and/or outlet is a man-made ditch points = i Ifditch is not permanently,J7owing treat unit as "intern~ittently flowing' Unit has an unconstrieted, or sli tl constricted, surface antlet ermanentl owin oints -- p D D 3-2 Depth of storage during wet periods Estimate the height ofponding above the bottom ofthe outlet. For units with no outlet measurefrom the surface ofpermanent water or deepest part (if dry). Marks of ponding are 3 f3 or more above klte surface or bottom of outlet points = 7 The wetland is a "headwater" wetland'" points = 5 Marks of panding between 2 #3 to < 3 ft from surface or bottom of outlet points = 5 Marks are at least 0-5 fi to < 2 f3 from surface or bottom of outlet points Unit is flat (yes to Q. 2 or Q- 7 an key) but has small depressions on the surface that trap- water points = 1 Marks of ondin less than 0-5 fl _ hints = 0 D D 3.3 Contribution of wetland unit io storage in the watershed Estimate the ratio ofthe area ofupstream basin cantributinr; surface water to the wetland to the area of the wetland unit itself- The area of the basin is less than 10 times the area of unit points - The area of the basin is l0 to l00 times the area of the unit points The area of the basin is more than 100 times the area of the unit points = 0 S class oints = 5TEntireunitisintheELA D Total for,. D 3 Add the points in the boxes above ~ D D 4. Does the wetland unit have the opportunity to reduce flooding and erosion?see p, 49) Answer YES if the unit is in a location in the watershed where the flood storage, or reduction in water velocity, it provides helps protect downstream property and aquatic resources Groin flooding or excessive and/or erosive flows- Answer NO if the water corning into the wetland is controlled by a structure such as flood gate, tide gate, flap valve, reservoir etc. OR you estimate that more than 90% ofthe water in the wetland is from groundwater in areas where damaging groundwater flooding does not occur. Note which of the following indicators of opportunity apply- Wetland is in a headwater ofa river or stream that has flooding problems Wetland drains to a river or stream that has flooding problems Wetland has rro outlet and impounds surface runoff water that might otherwise flaw into a river or stream that has hooding problcrns rtiultiplier Otlter_ .~".__ YES multi lien is 2 NO multi tier is l TOTAL -hydrologic runctions Multiply the score froth D 3 by D 4 Add score to table an p. l v Wetlan<! iZaliul; Form -western Washington G August 20Q4 version 2 Wetland Warne or number ryyr~}' _ ~. k e ~ U. ~~ry R ~v ~,. ~r/r~~ i c ~~ ~ ~~r ~ ~ }> r t ~~} ~ ; ~, .~'~~~ ~ 3 a ~ ` ~~y , ~ w '~•, " '~ `'% rx~~I~s~~]V. ~~ ~ ~~ r ~j~CA~~ P t~~] 5 ~ s,/ e a -. ~ r 3\'u~ J~ `'S~ / _ i ~ ~r ry. y n ~ .1 ~~ ~PRf y Y '~ ~F ~ "t A 1~V. ~.. Yi1 ~ t 'r'x1 rs~""i 3a - sd3S -. y3. ~' ~~i F 7.t'1}^~tF ~ - ~ ~v ~C.?rte... a: ~, .~ - N 1. Does the we#[and unit have the potential to provide habitat for many species? H 1.1 Vegetation structure (see p. 72)Figure Check the types of vegetation classes present (as defined by Cowardin)- Size threshold for each class is % acre or more than !Q% ofthe area tfunit is smaller than Z.S acres. Aquatic bed Emergent plants Scrub/shrub {areas where shrubs have >30% cover) Forested (areas where trees have >30% cover) f the unit has a forested class check if.• The forested class has 3 out of S strata (canopy, sub-canopy, shrubs, herbaceous, mosslground-cover} that each cover 20% within the forested polygon Add the number ofvegetation structures that qualify. lfyou have: 4 structures or more m s ~ Map of Cowardin vegetation lasses 3 sixuctures points = 2 2 structures points = 1 1 structure ints~ 0 H 1.2. liydro~periods (seep. 73)Flgure _ Check the types ofwater regimes (hydroperiods) present within the wetland. The water regime has to cover more than 1 Q% of the Weiland or %. acre to caunt_ (see textfor descriptions njhydraperiods) Permanently flooded or inundated 4 or more types present paints - 3 Seasanally flooded or inundated 3 types present points = 2 Occasionally flooded or inundated 2 types present point - I Saturated only t type present ~n -~ U Permane-~tly Bowing stream or river in, or adjacent ta, the wetland Seasonally (towing stream in, or adjacent to, the wetland Lake fringe wetland = 2 points Freshwater tidal wetland ~ 2 points Map of hydroperiods l l 1.3. Richness of Plant S ecies (see p_ 7S) Count the number ofplant species in the wetland that cover at least 10 t32_ (different patches ofthe same species can be combined to meet the size threshold) Yau da not have to name the species. Ua not include Eurasian Milfail, reed canarygra.ss, purple loosestr fe, Canadian Thistle If you counted: > !9 species - y is -.2 List species below ifyau want to: 5 - 19 species points = 1 5 species points = 0 Total for page .___..,~.-........ Wetland Kating Form -- western Washington 1.3 August 2Q0~3 version 2 Wetland Warne yr number H l .4. interspersion of habitats (seep. ~76) rgure _ Decide from the diagrams below whether interspersion between Cowardin vegetation classes {described in H l .l }, or the classes and unvegetated areas (can include open water or mudElats) is high, rnediurn, law, ar Wane. o ~~ None = 0 points Lnw = I point Moderate = 2 points r~~' ~.~`e }..ts. 1..y>. FY~ }~•w R\\\ R \ s s"'} ~~a rk~ r r 7 1 F ~ zl.~k l„~.y 2 r.„ - C' riparian braided channels] I liglt = 3 points NOTE: If you have four or more classes or three vegetation classes and open wafer the ratin is alwa s "hi h"_ Use rrtap of Cowardin v etation classes H 1.5. Special Habitat Features: (see p. 77} Check the habitat features that are present in the wetland. Tire number ofchecks is the number ojpnints you put into the next column- Large, downed, vyoody debris within the wetland (>4in_ diameter and 6 ft long). Standing snags (diameter at the bottom > 4 inches} in the wetland Undercut banks are present for at least 6.fi ft (2m) and/or overhanging vegetation extends at least 3,3 ft (I rrt) over a stream {or ditch) in, or contiguous with the unit, far at least 33 fl 1 Om) Stable steep banks of fine material that might be used by beaver or muskrat for denning 30degree slope} OR signs of recent beaver activity are present (cut shrubs or trees that have nor yet turned grey/brown) At least %, acre ofthin-stemmed persistent vegetation or woody branches axe present in areas that are permanently or seasonally inundated (structuresfor egg-laying by amphibians) Invasive plants cover less than 25% ofthe wetland area in each stratzzrn of plants NOTE: The 20%stated in early printings ojthe manuUl on page 78 is an error- ... ~~ 1:~ 1. TOTAL Scare - potential for provicliztg habitat ~ ~ add the scores- from Hl. 1, 111.2, H1.3. 111.4, Hl. S_E ~ l~ ~ ~ Commen#s Wetland Rating Form ~- wcstem Washington !A August 200A versinn 2 Wetland name or number ,~ H 2. Does the wetland unit !rave the oppar#ani#y to provide habi#a# for rztany species? H 2.1 Buffers {see p_ $0) ~Figure _ Choose the description that best represents condition ofbuffer of wetland unit_ The highest scoring criterion that applies to the wetland is to be used in the rating. See textfar defnition of unrlisturbed_ " 100 m (330ft) of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas, roclry areas, or open water >95% of circumference. No structures are within the.undisturbed part of buffer. (relatively urdistusbed also means no-grazing, no landscaping, no daily human use) Points = 5 100 m (33Q It) of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas, rocky areas, or open water > SO% circumference. Points = 4 50 m (170ft) of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas, rocky areas, or open water >95% circumference_ Points - 4 100 rn (330ft) of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas, rocky areas, or open water ~ 2S% circumference, . Points = 3 50 m { 170ft) of relatively undisturbed vegetated areas, rocky areas, or open water for > 50%.circumference. Points. = 3 . If buffer does not rrleet any of the criteria above No paved areas {except paved trails} or buildings within 25 m (80ft} of wetland > 9S% circumference. -Light to moderate grazing, or lawns are OK. Points = 2 No paved areas or buildings within 50m of wetland for ?50% circumference. Light to moderate grazing, or lawns are OK. Points _ 2 ~ llcavy gt~azing in buffer. o~n s = 1 Vegetated buffers are ~2m wide (6.6ft) for more than 95% of the circumference (e.g. tilled fields, paving, basalt bedrock extend to edge of wetland Poin#s4 0_ Buffer does not meet any of the criteria above. Points = l Aerial hoto showin buffer$ H 2.2 Corridors and Cvru~ections (.cee p. $I) II 2.2.1 Is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor either riparian or upland) that is at least 1 SO ft wide, has at least 30% cover of shrubs, fnrest or native undisturbed prairie, that connects to estuaries, other wetlands or undisturbed uplands that are at least 250 acres in size? [dams en riparian corridors, heavily used grave! roads, paved roads, are considered breaks in the corridor} YIuS = a points (ga to H 2.3) ~- go to H 2.2.2 II 2.2.2 is the wetland part of a relatively undisturbed and unbroken vegetated corridor either riparian or upland) that is at least Soft wide, has at least 30% cover of shrubs or forest, and connects to estuaries, other wetlands or undisturbed uplands that are at lease 25 acres in size? OR aLake-fringe wetland, if it does not have an undisturbed corridor as in the question above? YFS = z paints (go to H 2.3} NO = H 2.2.3 H 2.23 Cs the wetland: within 5 mi (8krn) of a brackish or salt water estuary OlZ within 3 mi of a large field or pasture (>40 acres) OR within 1 mi a lake greater than 20 acres? YI;S ~1 oint NO = 0 points Total for page ~ Wetland stating Form --- western Washington ~ 5 August 2604 version 2 y~, Wetland name or number 112.3 Near or adjacent to other riori habitats listed b WDl~ W (see p. 82) Which of the following priority habitats are within 330# {l OOm) of the wetland unit? NOTE: the -- connections do not have to be relatively undisturbed. These are DFW def Hiltons. Check with your local DFW biologist if there are any questions. X Riparian: The area adjacent to aquatic systems with flowing water that contains elements ~af both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems which mutually influence each other. Aspen Stands: Pure ar mixed stands of aspen greater than 0.8 ha (2 acres). Cliffs: Greater than 7.6 m {25 ft} high and accttrring below 5000 ft. Old-growth forests: (Old-growth west of Cascade crest) Stands of at least 2 tree species, forming amulti-layered canopy with occasional small openings; with at least 20 trees/ha (8 trees/acre) > 8I err; {32 in} dbh or ~ 2D0 years of age. Mature forests: Stands with average diameters exceeding 53 cm (21 in} dbh; crown cover may be less that 100%; crown cover may be less that 100%; decay, decadence, numbers of snags, and quantity of large downed material is generally less than that found in a!d- growth; 80 - 2{]0 years old west of the Cascade crest. Prairies: Relatively undisturbed areas (as indicated by dominance of native plants} where grasses and/or forts form the natural climax plant community. Talus: Homogenous areas of rock rubble ranging in average size 0. ! 5 - 2.0 m (0.5 - ti_5 ft), composed of basalt, andesite, and/or sedimentary rock, including riprap slides and mine tailings. May be associated with cliff's. Caves: A naturally occurring cavity, recess, void, or system of interconnected passages Oregon white Oak: Woodlands Stands of pure oak or oak/conifer associations where canopy coverage of the oak component of the stand is 25%. Urban Natural Open Space: A priority species resides within or is adjacent to the open space and uses it for breeding and/or regular feeding; and/or the open space Functions as a corridor connecting other priority habitats, especially those that would otherwise be isolated; and/or the open space is an isolated remnant of natural habitat larger than 4 ha (1 fl acres) and is surrounded by urban development. EstuarylEstuary-like: ]leepwater tidal habitats and adjacent lido! wetlands, usually semi- enclosed by land but with open, partly obstructed or sporadic access to the open ocean, and in wbicl~ ocean water is at -least occasionally diluted by freshwater runoff from the land. The salinity may be periodically increased above that of the open ocean by evaporation. Along some law-energy coastlines there is appreciable dilution of sea water. Estuarine habitat extends upstream and landward to where ocean-derived salts measure less than O.Sppt. during the period of average annual low #Iow. Includes both estuaries and lagoons. MarinelEstuarine Shorelines: Shorelines include the intertidal and subtida! zones of beaches, and rr~ay also include the backshore and adjacent components of the terrestrial landscape (e.g., cliffs, snags, mature trees, dunes, meadows} that are important to shoreline associated fish and wildlife and that contribute to shoreline function (e.g_, sand/rockliog recruitment, -tulrient contribution, erosion control}. If wetland has 3 or more priority habitats - 4 points f wetland has 2 priority habitats ~ ai s f wetland has l; priority habit - 1 pain No habitats = 0 points Note. All vegetated wetlands arc by iion a priority habitat but are not included in this list. Nearby wetlands are addressed in uestion H Z.~ Wetland hating E=orm -western Wasf3ington E6 August 20Q4 version 2 W~land name or n~unber l~l 2.4 Wetland Landsca (chonse the one description ofthe landscape around the wetland that best~ts} (see p. 84} There are at least 3 other wetlands within'l2 mite, and the connections between them are relatively undisturbed (light grazing between wetlands OK, as is lake shore with some boating, but connections should NOT be bisected by paved roads, fill, fields, ar other deve9oprnent. points = 5 The wetland is Lake-fringe on a lake with liitle disturbance and there are 3 other lake fringe wetlands within 'h mile points = 5 There are at ]east 3 other wetlands within % mile, BUT the connections between them are i tnsdisturbed The wetland is Lake-fringe qn a lake with disturbance and there are 3 other lake-fringe wetland within % mile ~ points = 3 There is at least 1 wetland within '/~ mile. points = 2 There are no wetlands within'fs mile_ paints = U H 2. TOTAL Score - opportunity for providing ltabita# Add the scores ram H2.1,H2.2, H2.3, II2.4 TOTAL for I I t from page 14 Total Score for 17abitat Functions -add the points for I-I t, H 2 and record the result on 1 I Welland hating Forzr~ -- western Washington 17 Autnrst 2404 version 2 ti Wetland name or number CATEGORIZATION BASED ON SPECIAL CHARA.CTERI5TICS Please determine if the wetland meets the attrr'butes described below and circle the appropriate answers and Category. . Wetland Type Category Check oJ)''any criteria that apply to the wetland. Circle the Category when the a ro riate criteria are met. SC ;3.0 Estuarl:ne wetlands (seep. 86) Does the wetland unit meet khe follawing criteria for Estuarine wetlands? The dominant water regime is tidal, Vegetated, and With a salinity greater than 0.5 ppt_ YES = Go to SC 1.1 O SC 1.1 Is the wetland unit within a National Wi e Refuge, National Park, National Estuary Reserve, Natural Area Preserve, State Park or Educational,Cat. 11 Ettviranmental, or Scientific Reserve designated antler WAC 332-30-151? YES = Cate o I NO a to SC 1.2 SC 1.2 Is the wetland unit at least 1 acre in size and meets at least two ofthe following three conditions? YES = Category I NO =Category Il Cat. I I'he wetland is relatively undisturbed (has no diking, ditching, filling,Cat. Iwi cultivation, gzazing, and has less than 1 ~% cover of non-native plant species. Ifthe non-native Spartirra spp. are the only species that cover more titan 10% of the wetland, then the wetland should be given a dual Dual rating (1/I1)_ The area of Spartina would be rated a Category iI while the rating relatively undisturbed upper marsh with na#ive species would be a Category I. Do not, however, exclude the area of Spartirta in tm determining the size threshold of 1 acre_ At least'/4 of the landward edge of the wetla~ad has a [ 00 ft bufFer of shrub, forest, or un-grazed or un-mowed grassland. The wetland has at least 2 ofthe follawing features: tidal channels, depressions with open water, or contiguous freshwater wetlands. Wetland Rating Donn-- western Washington l8 August 2Q04 version z Wetland name or number SC 2.4 Natural Heritage Wetlands (see p. 8~ Natural Heritage wetlands have been identified by the Washington Natural Heritage 1'eograns/DNR as either high. quality undisturbed wetlands ar wetlands tkrat support state Threatened, Endangered, or Sensitive plant species. SC 2.1 Is the wetland unit being rated in a SeetioxJTownship/Range that contains a Natural Heritage wetland? (this question is used to screen out most sites before you need to contact WNHP/DNR) S/T/R information from Appendix D or accessed from WNHP/DNR web site YES -contact WNHP/DNR (see p. 79) and go to SC 2.2 NO _ SC 2.2 Has DNR identified the wetland as a high quality undisturbed wetland or as or as a site with state threatened or endangered plant species? YES ~ Category I NO not a Heritage Wetland Cat_ I SC 3.0 Bogs (see p. 87) ._ _ _ Does the wetland unit (or any part of the unit} meet both the criteria far soils and vegetation in bags? Use the key betorv to identify ifthe wetland is a bog. Ijyau answeryes you will still need to rate the wetland based on itsjunctions. 1 _ Does the unit have organic soil horizons (i.e_ layers of organic soil), either peats or mucks, that compose 16 inches or more of the first 32 inches of the soil pro#ile? (See Appendix B far a field key to identify organic snits}? Yes - go to Q. 3 No - ga to Q. 2 2. Does the unit have organic soils, either peats or mucks that are less than l6 inches deep over bedrock, or an impermeable hardpan suc}a as clay or volcanic ash, or that are floating on a lake or pond? Yes - go to Q_ 3 No - is not a bog for purpose of rating 3_ Does the unit have more than 74% cover of mosses at ground level, AND other plants, if present, consist of the "bog" species listed in Table 3 as a significant component of the vegetation {more than 30% of the total shrub and herbaceous cover consists of species in 'fable 3)? Yes - is a bog far purpose of rating No - go to Q. 4 NOTE. If you are uncertain about the extent of mosses in the understary you may substitute that criterion by treasuring the pI~I of the water that seeps iota a hole dug at least 16" deep. If the pH is less than 5.0 and the bog" plant species in Table 3 are present, the wetland is a bog_ 1. is the unit #i~rested (> 34% cover) with sit.ka spn;ce, suhalpine iir, western red cedar, western hemlock, lodgepale pine, qualcir~g aspen, Etaglemann's spruce, or western white pine, W1Tll any of the species (ar combination of species) on the bog-species plant list in Table 3 as a sigaliflcant connponent of the ground cover {~ 30% coverage ofthe tvtrzl shrub/herbaceous cover) ~ 2. YES = Category I No~ is not a bog for purpose of rating Cat. Y Wetiati~f hating Form -western Washington E9 August 2{X14 version 2 f` -, iY Wctlandname or number SC 4.0 Forested Wetlands (see p. 90} Does the wetland unit have at least 1 acre of forest that.meet one of these criteria for the Department of Fish and Wildlife's forests as priority habitats? IJyou answer yes you will still need to rate the wetland based on itsfunctions. Old-growth f©rests: (west of Cascade crest} Stands of at least two tree species, farming amulti-layered canopy with occasional small openings; with at least S treeslacre (20 trees hectare} that are at least 200 years of age OR have a diameter at breast height {dbh) of 32 inches (81 cm) or rnare_ NOTE: The criterion far dbh is based on measurements for upland forests_ Twa-hundred year old trees in wetlands will often have a smaller dbh because their growth rates are often slower. The DFW criterion is and "OR" so old-growth forests do not necessarily have to have trees of this diameter. Mature forests: {west of the Cascade Crest) Stands where the largest trees are SO - 200 years old OR have average diameters (dbh) exceeding 21 inches 53cm); crown coyer may be less that 100%; decay, decadence, numbers of snags, and quantity of large downed material is generally Less than that found in old-growth. YES = Category 1 NO ~nat a forested wetland with special characteristics Cat. I SC S.0 Wetlands in Coastal Lagoons (seep. 91} Does the wetland meet all of the following criteria of a wetland in a coastal lagoon? The wetland ties in a depression adjacent to marine waters that is wholly or partially separated from marine waters by sandbanks, gravel banks, shingle, ar, less frequently, rocks The lagoon in which the wetland is located contains surface water that is saline or brackish (~ 0.5 ppt) during most of the year in at least a portion of the lagoon (needs to be measured near the bottom) YES - Go to SC 5.1 NO~ not a wetland in a coastal lagoon SC 5.1 Does the wetland meets all of the fallowing three conditions? The wetland is relatively undisturbed {has na diking, ditching, filling, cultivation, grazing}, and has less than 20% cover of invasive plant species (see list of invasive species on p. 74). At least'/4 of tlae landward edge of the wetland has a l0U 1't baiter of shnEb, forest, or ttn-grazed or un-mowed grassland.C'at, t The wetland is larger than 1/l 0 acre {350 square feet} YES - Category i NO = Category II Cat. iii Wet[ancl Rating Dorm -- wcsECrn Wasl~ingtc~n 20 AugusE 2004 version 2 Y ~~ Wetland name or number SC 6.0 In~terdunal Wetlands (see p. 93} Is the wetland unit west of the I889 line (also called the Western Boundary of Upland Ownership or WBUO}? YE5 - ga to SC 6.1 NO ,not an interdunal wetland for sating Ifyou answer yes you will still need to rate the wetland based on its functions, n practical terms that means the following geographic areas: Long Beach Peninsula- lands west of SR 103 Grayland-Westport- lands west of SR 105 Ocean Shares-Capalis- lands west of SRI 15 and SR 109 SC 6.1 Is the wetland one acre or larger, or is it in a mosaic ot'wetlands that is once acre or tamer? YES -Category II NO -- go to SC 6.2 Cat. II SC 6.2 Is the unit between 0.1 and 1 acre, or is it in a mosaic of wetlands that is. between O.I and 1 acre? YES -Category III Cat fII t 't .b ~~-~`F~ .a ~{ ~ ~ eR s ~r 9 s - ~ ~ s'---?Y r ? i Lt 3 ,ve~~~~ #~~ t ,a ,d ~7 -~ ~ kE ~a~. ry*~~~ x 7f ~yl r~~~1~` ~'~~,rsiffad ~ IYth ~y v ~ir ratttes 5{ ~Y r 4~(F 5~.~Q(~Sf~u'~~ /{I,~~jYS~~,. T 4~7 Y Q ''-9 ~} d~l~a4 yri T.3 i~ F ~ 7S`11 r.r A;J1'yT- ~'~$, E..S'' y { L .{. C~:.~y ~4 f }::~~i~ ~'.{ I~''' ~~ ai7swe~ed'~Q ~fior Ali t ` ;~~.,eritet ``Not A ` titra~~e~ on -41 .. ~ ~ _ Wetland Rating Form ~ western Wastrington 21 August 2tXW version 2 r.:..~ MODIFIED ~.._ ROUTINE ON SITE DETERMINATION METDOD Field~Investig~tor: ProjectlSite: Q~:~ ~ Applicantl4wner:, h itions of wetland and surrounding areas:~ew,~ Has the vegetation, soils, and/or hydrology been si If yes, what are modifers: {n1~~4- .~e~ Q~-w~~~r_~ ficantly disturbed? Yes~_Nn County: ,1u~-v,~r>~~ State: ~.-~t~ Surveyor: SOILS MappedSeries:_"` JT`t..~te:~ ctrc~~e~~~, ~erx~... ~_+S~/ ti 13ydric soils list?: Yes No k Hydric lnclusio --~ Depth Horizon Color Texture Hydric Soil indicators Yes No De th Matrix. Mottle Histosol ..~ t~ (~ t • , y / G u S tc3 Histic Epipedon G eye _ _ St~lfdic odor Concretions Is the hydric so'1 criterion rtiet? Yes • No ~ Rationale- so~~ rho; ~r.._x..c.~~r~,:~~ ~ s.:_~' 1f1fYDROI:.OGY General wetland type or characteristic: Ernergettt Scrub/Shrub Forested Permanently flooded Scasorially flooded Temporarily flooded Saturated ypes of water bodies associated with the wetland: River Stream -.Seep/Spring~_ PondlLake Tidal Drainage ditcr-/channel~__Other: is the ground surface inundated? Yes _No ~f Surface water depth: is the soil saturated? Yes No!~ Depth to water in test hole:~_~~_ Reid evidence oI'surface inundation or soil saturation: 1Uuiv Y is the wetland hydrology criterion meet? Yes- No~~-~, -- r Rationale: /Urn r' ~: ~ ei.7~ ~' f1: r' c.~S P~ ~~ ~lt~ ~.. ,[ r.r, ~o r~,a ~ Q rP S r-•-,1~ SUMMARY Hydric se~ii present? Yes No___~ ._1-Iydrolo~;y prescrit`I Hydrophytic vegetation present`? Yes No_,~_ Percent of FAC, FACW, and OBL species:. (~ -,~ is the site a wetland? Yes_ No_~- r Rationale: 1~, ;~ t ~~~w ~ a<a ~~ ~ ~ _~c ct ~~~~:.~-~ -Y TEST 1r~IOLE ~~__~_.~OF LOCA'I'XON O ~ 'T'EST IIOLE~LfIJ~-rf~ SFE Its VEItST. I+OI2 VEGE"I'ATION Ycs No_~ i~~ Wiltermoocl Associates, Inc. IOlS 5W Harper Road Port Orchard, WA 98357 3G0) 87G-2403 x - `~ COMMON WETLAND AND NON-WETLAND VEGETAT;IUN Dominant Tree Species cover Pacihc willow Oregon aslt Quaking aspen Red alder i3lack cottonwood Scouler's willow cover Salix lucida ssp. lasiandra FACW-t Sitka spruce Picea sitchensis FAC Fraxinus lafifolia FACW Westem red cedar 77ruja plicate FAC Popuhrs tremuloides FACE Cascara buckthorn Frangulp purshiana FAC- llnus rubra FAC I3igleaf maple 4cer macrophyllum FACU I'apulus balsamifera FAC Western hemlock Tsuga hererophylla FACU Salix scouleriana FAC s~X ~ Douglas fir 8~ ~,Pseudotsuga menziesii FACU Qther tree species present: Dominant Skttritb Species Hardhack Redosier bogwood Western crabapple 31ack twinberry Devil's club Salrnonberry Z~ Nootka rose Vine maple English iry ILed elderberry QEher shrub species 1i7 nH vS~,~Lx ~&iL~~[~u~...._n~-. f c~Sc I~~ Dominant 1~'orb Species Skunkcabbage Cattail Water parsley Slor~gh sedge Small fruited bulrush owlfruit sedge Tai! manna grass Soft rush RusE-es Creeping but#ercctp Recd canarygrass Spiraea douglasii FACW Snawberry Symphoricarpos allrus FACU Corms sericea FACW Scot's broom Cytisus scoparius fACU Malus firsca FACW California huckleberry •Yaccinium Quorum FACU I.onicera involucrata FAC+Himalayan blackberry Rubes armeniacus FACU Oplopanax horridus FAC+x.,~.. Salal Caultheria shallan FACU Rubus spectabilis FAC Indian plum Oemleria cerasiformis FACU Rasa nutkana FAC Ha2elnut Cnrylus cvrnuta FACU Ater circinaturn FAC-Oregon grape Mahonia nervosa FACU Iledera helix FACU Red hucktelyerry Yaccinium parvifolium UPi. Sambuct<s racemosa FACU X20 Oceanspray Ilolodiscus discolor UPI;. I.ysichitan amerieanum OI3L Stinging nettle Urtica diocia FAC- Typhu Iatifolia OF3i,vvelvet grass Nolcus lanatus FAC Oenanthe sarmentpsa f7Bl.Lady fern AJhyrium filix fenrina FAC Carex obnupta OBL Horsetail Equiseturn arverrse FAC Scirpus microcarpus Ot3L 1'onth-on-age Tolmiea menziesii FAC Carexstipata OI3L Foam dower Tiarella trifoliate 1=AC- Glyceria elate FACW~F Cat's ear Ifypnchaeris radicata FACU Juneus effuses FACW+Trailing blackberry Rubus ursinus FACU Juneus spp.FACW t3rackcn tcm Pteridium aquiliraum FACU Ranuncuhes repens t=ACW Sword fern Polysfifhurn mrrnitum FACU Phalaris arundinacea FACW E3leeding heart Dicentra Formosa FACU Other forb species present: Percent of clo[rtinant species FAC, FACW, OI3L:_~ ~ ~__ Is the hydrophvtic vegctatiorr critcrian~net? Yes~TNn X rationale: ~5~ ~L.~~~~ ~'_._.~.~ht U~~ ~-a.~- UP]<.AND? X WE"I'I.,AND? WETI,ANI? TYPE: 1'alustrine Riverine _.___.__ Lacustrine~--Lstuarine __ Forested__.T SctttblShrub... Emergent Open Water_ _ Wet Mcaclow/l'asturc MODIFIED ROUTINE ON SITE DETERMINATION METHOD Field Investig~tor:~e e ~ n~ s~ ~ Q~~ . . ~- Date: Praject/Site: County: State: ApplicantlOwner: Surveyor: Describe current conditions of wetland anc~ surrounding areas: ~ oc: C ~#-- s ~i SOILS Mapped Series: 3 r ~ I I-Iydric soils list?: Yes No Depth I-Iorizc~n Color Texture Matrix Mottle Z- _ Is the hydrlc sq z L.--. E? --1 ~' %n 5 ~G I-Iydric Inclusion`'--' Hydric Soil Indicators Histosoi _ Hisiic Epipedon Gleyed _ Sulfidic odor Concretions Yes a De th I3YDROLOGY General wetland type or characteristic: Emergent Scrub/Shrub Forested Permanently flooded Seasonally flooded . `T`emporarily flooded Saturated Types ofwater bodies associated with the wetland: River _Stream~_~Seep/Spring I'ondlLake Tidal Drainage ditch/channel __Otl~er: Is the ground surface inundated? Yes Nom Surface water depth: _ Is the soil saturated? Yes No, c~Depth to water in test hole: _ Field evidence of surface inundation or soil saturation: Axr-_~,___ ~ rcrr~~ ~, hN ~ ,MUD ~ .~ ~w M L~ 1.~ r s the wetland hydrology c terio met? Yes No!~ Rationale: ,~1~, eu~ ~ r.~~~ ~ ~~ ~~~~~ _. SUMMARY l~Iyclric soil present? Yes No X _Hydrology present? Yes_ Na %~ -„ Hydraphytic vegetation presej}t? Yes No x W~. Percent of FAC, FACVI~, and OBL species:___.~-.__- ls the site a wetland? Yes No x Rationale:~~r~ L+~~ lc~_._. ~.._.f7c-•r~.w~ t ~ clc~ arc, ~ ~•- •tz ~. I~ TrsT I<~oL~ ~t__._..~... ~_or . i• - - LOCA'I'IiON OF TEST HOLE~~ nt i~ ~ ~ ____ Wilterrnood Associates, lnc. k.~.~:y_L:~{ __~.. ~-~ -~~ ._ IOIS SW Harper Road Sri ILF.VF..RSF. FOZ2 VEC~E TA'TION Port Orchard, WA 98367l (360) I376--24{13 On met? Yes i Has the vegetation, soils, and/or hydrology been significantly disturbed? Yes No~_,_,,,, if yes, what are modifiers: COMMON WETTJAND AND NON-WETLAND VEGETATION Dvrninant Tree Species COVCC n COVer pacific wilfaw Salu lucida ssp_ lasiandra FACWf Sitka spruce Picea sitrheruis FAC Drcgon ash Fraxinus latifolia FACW Western red cedar Thuja plicata FAC Quaking aspen Populus tremuloides FAC ~Cascara buckthorrt Frangu7a purshiana FAC- Red alder Alnus rubra FAC Bigleaf maple Ater macrophyllum FACU Bfack cottonwood Populus 6alsamifera FAC Western hemlock Tsuga heterophylla FACU Scouler'swillow'i~$t~ Salix scouleriana FAC i .Douglas fir 3~~~~Pseudotsuga rnenziesii t'ACU Ot3tcr tree s;reties present:. 11<ardhack IZcdosier Dogwood Westem crabapple 131ack twinberry Devil's club Salmonberry 0 Nootka rase Vine maple English ivy Red elderberry Other shrub species Skunkcabbage Cattail Water parsley Slaugh sedge Small fruited bulrush owlfruit sedge fall manna grass SoR nrsh Clashes Creeping buttercup Reed canarygrass Spiraea douglasii Cornrrs sericea Malus fusca Lonicera involucrata Oplopanax horridus Rubus spectabilis Rasa nutkana Ater circinatum tfedera helix Sambucus racemosa Lysichilon mnericanrrm Typha. latifolia Oenanthe surmentosu Carex obnupta Scirpus microcarpus Carex stipala Glyceria elates Juncus e~rsus Iuncu.s .spp. Ranunculus repens Phalaris arundinacea Other for6 species present: r S~~gX ~ f?`~~t-ovnP r~h.ti~t-~5 ~'er,1.1'~~YS i~~... u~~' ____ Dominant Shrub Species FACW---X~ ZID Snowberry Symphoricarposalbus FACU FACW Scot's broom Cytisus scoparius FACU FACW California huckleberry Yaccinium ovahrm FACU FAC+fiima[ayan blackberry Rubus armeniacus FACU FAC+Safal Goultheria shallan ~FACU FAC Indian plum Oemleria cerasformis FACU 1=AC Fiazetnut Corylus cornuta FACU FAC-Oregon grape Mahonia nervosa FACU FACU Red huckleberry Yaccinium parvifolium UPL FACU t 2G Oceanspray Flolodiscus discolor UPL S .~S V1_CP~C!~k~~ "'~~tl_L'~CINC~~~~P~P~, ~L1G )r~c, ~s~C ~/7C-L.~ Dominant T*orb Species OBL Stinging rrettle Urtica diocia t'AC ~ O}3L Velvet grass I!'olcus lanatus FAC OBL Lady fern Athyrium filixfemina FAC 013E l-lorsetail Equisetrrm arvense 1='AC Ol3L Youth-on-age Tolmiea menziesii FAC OBL Foam flower Tiarella trifoliata FAC~- FACW ~Gat's ear Hypoehaeris radieata FACU FACW}Trailing blackberry Rubus ursinus f~ACU FACW Bracken fern Pteridium aquilintrm 1=ACil FACW Sword fern Polystichum rnunitum FACU FACW I3lecding heart Dicentra formosa FACU Percent of dominant species I~AC, FACW, 0~3L:~. is the hydrophytic vegetation criterion met? Yes No iC ltationalc_~-. ~o~+.,.,~,~,,,:~~.~,~ ~, iy~~ ~~Z'^ r:_~_ 1 ~ rG~+ ~. ~ r~ - S .2.. oil Errs ~ UPLAND?~ WETLAND T~(PE: WE'T'LAND? Palustrine__[tiverine ___ Lacustrine Estuarine Forested ~ Scrub/Shrub Emergent _Open Water, Wet Meadow/Pasture