4472 Meridian St. Bellingham, WA 98226 by BuyerMax

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Excellent Location & Zoning with this Fully-Serviced 2.2 Acres, 95,832 SQFT Commercially Zoned property Directly North of the Bellingham Wal-Mart Neighboring parcels of 2.2 & 2.3 Acres are also available for sale Zoning will allow up to 90,000 SQFT Building, OR MORE with permissions Great Visibility, traffic count is over 30K vehicles per day Water, Sewer, Gas & Power are available MLS# 1207197

Cross Property Client Full 4472 Meridian St, Bellingham 98226 MLS#: Area: Commty:

LP:

1207197 Status: Active 860 - Bellingham Cordata

$895,000

County: Whatcom

Remarks Development Property. Excellent Location & Zoning with this Fully Serviced 2.2 Acres, 95,832 SQFT Commercially Zoned property Directly North of the Bellingham Wal-Mart. Neighboring parcels of 2.2 & 2.3 Acres are also available for sale. Zoning will allow up to 90,000 SQFT Building, OR MORE with permissions. Great Visibility, traffic count is over 30K vehicles per day. Water, Sewer, Gas & Power are available. Commercially Zoned Planned Industrial. Offers: Seller intends to review offers upon receipt

General Information Lot Acres: Elementary: Snr High: Lot #: Directions:

2.200 ac/95,832 sf

Price/Lot SF: Jr High: School Dist: Map Book: Directly North of the Bellingham Wal-Mart on Meridian Listing Information

Ann Taxes: Zone Class: Style Cd:

$2,367 Tax Year: Commercial, Industrial 43 - Comm/Industrial

First Refusal:

Septic Inst: Lot Top/Veg: Water: Sewer: View: Road Info: Lot Dtls: Prop Feat:

# Beds Apr: Level On Property On Property Territorial Paved Curbs, Paved Street Brush, Lightly Treed, Partially Cleared

2016

$9.34 Bellingham

Sketch: Yes Zone Jur: City HOA Dues Incl: Seller's Concess: Site Information Rprts/Docs: Improv: Electricity: Gas:

On Property In Street

Gd/Map: ,

Form 17: Provided

20.10.025 Retail establishments – Maximum size. A. An individual retail establishment, including but not limited to membership warehouse clubs, discount stores, specialized product stores and department stores, shall not exceed 90,000 square feet of gross floor area. This restriction shall apply in all zones, including all general use types and use qualifiers. If this section conflicts with any other provisions of this title, this section shall prevail. In the Cordata Neighborhood Zoning Map Area 15 and Meridian Neighborhood Zoning Map Areas 3, 5, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, and 33, as shown in Exhibit A attached to the ordinance codified in this section, the size limit may be exceeded if the proposal meets all of the following conditions: 1. The facility is not a superstore. “Superstore” means a retail establishment that exceeds 90,000 square feet of gross floor area, sells a wide range of consumer products primarily for household or personal use and devotes more than 10 percent of the total sales floor area to the sale of nontaxable merchandise. “Nontaxable merchandise” means products, commodities, or items the sale of which is not subject to Washington State sales tax. “Sales floor area” means only interior building space devoted to the sale of merchandise, and does not include restrooms, office space, storage space, automobile service areas, or open-air garden sales space. This definition excludes membership warehouse clubs where shoppers pay a membership fee in order to take advantage of discounted prices on a wide variety of items such as food, clothing, tires, and appliances and many items are sold in large quantities or bulk; and 2. The proposal satisfies the following environmental mitigation measures: a. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDTM) certification at the silver level (or equivalent green building system). Projects shall apply for the LEEDTM rating system the director determines is most suitable for the project type; and b. The area of new or expanded impervious surfacing shall have a green factor score of at least 0.3. B. For the purpose of subsection (A) of this section, gross floor area shall consist of the sum of the gross horizontal areas of all floors within the inside perimeter of the exterior walls of the structure or tenant space and roofed or partially walled outdoor areas reserved for the display, storage, or sale of merchandise, including accessory uses inside the primary retail establishment. Structured parking is excluded. The gross floor area of adjacent stores shall be aggregated in cases where the stores (1) are engaged in the selling of similar or related merchandise and operate under common ownership or management; (2) share check stands, a warehouse, or a distribution facility; or (3) otherwise operate as associated, integrated or cooperative business enterprises. C. A building space occupied by an existing single retail establishment larger than 90,000 square feet may change occupancy to a different retail establishment of the same or smaller size except the space may not be converted to a superstore as defined in BMC 20.10.025(A)(1). D. If this section conflicts with any other provisions of this title, this section shall prevail except it shall not affect the minor expansion rights of nonconforming stores under BMC 20.14.010(E). [Ord. 2013-02-007 § 1; Ord. 2010-12-074; Ord. 2010-04-023; Ord. 2007-02-011].

Land Parcel Report for 380307033488 for site address of 4472 MERIDIAN ST

Assessor Property Info

Appraised Property Value

Property ID:

55159

Land value:

Assessor address:

4472 MERIDIAN ST

Improvement value:

Owner name:

JOHANSEN HOLDINGS I LLC &

Total value:

Land use:

COMMERCIAL

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$213,444 $0 $213,444

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Legal Description Contact the Whatcom County Assessors office (360-676-6790) for the complete legal description.

BAKERVIEW ADD TO BELLINGHAM LOT 10 BLK 55-EXC W 30 FT FOR HWY

Full Parcel Number(s) 3803070334880000

Site Address(es) 4472 MERIDIAN ST

Parcel Area Mapped parcel area (sq ft):

Neighborhood 97821

Mapped parcel area (acres):

2.25

Assessor legal acreage:

2.20

Zoning

MERIDIAN

Historical Information

INDUSTRIAL Subarea: 33

(Not available)

Neighborhood Plans and Zoning

Zoning (Urban Village)

Watershed

(Not available)

Squalicum Creek, Sub Basin: Spring Creek

Survey Records Recorded date 08/05/2010

Survey firm / Description PACIFIC SURVEY & ENGINEERING, INC.

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TRANSMISSION LINE FROM DEWEY ROAD TO CONOCO PHILLIPS REFINERY. 10/17/2007

More info CITY OF BELLINGHAM 2005 HORIZONTAL CONTROL NETWORK. SURVEY TO ESTABLISH LOCAL CONTROL POINTS TO EXTEND THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY (NGS) HORIZONTAL CONTROL NETWORK WITHIN THE BELLINGHAM AREA IN NAD83/98 WASHINGTON STATE PLANE, NORTH ZONE, U.S. SURVEY FEET DATUM. SEE AFFIDAVIT OF CORRECTION AF2090401447

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Survey Records Recorded date 04/02/1987

Survey firm / Description LARRY STEELE & ASSOCIATES

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SECTION BREAK DOWN; HANNEGAN RD., GUIDE MERIDIAN RD., KELLY RD., BAKERVIEW RD., JAMES ST. RD., KLINE RD., WALDRON RD., VAN WYCK RD., HORTON RD., KELLOGG AVE., KING MOUNTAIN RD., MONTGOMERY RD., DIVISION AVE., TELEGRAPH RD., MCLEOD RD.;

Subdivisions Status HISTORICAL

Name BAKERVIEW ADDITION

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DISCLAIMER: The City of Bellingham has compiled this information for its own use and is not responsible for any use of this information by others. The information found herein is provided simply as a courtesy to the public and is not intended for any third party use in any official, professional or other authoritative capacity. Persons using this information do so at their own risk and by such use agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Bellingham as to any claims, damages, liability, losses or suits arising out of such use. Visit the City of Bellingham's Policies and Disclaimers web page for additional information at http://www.cob.org/policies.aspx. Contact Whatcom County Assessors office for most recent parcel information. Phone: (360-676-6790) Web: http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/assessor/

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CRITICAL AREAS ASSESSMENT WETLAND DETERMINATION For 4472 Meridian Bellingham WA

Mr. Bud Johansen Johansen Holdings LLC 410 Fieldston Rd Parcel 380307033488

Prepared by Perry Welch P.W.S. Welch Ecological Services 1155 N. State St. #411 Bellingham, WA 98225

February 2, 2017

Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 1 Site Description ......................................................................................................................................... 1 Methods ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 Findings ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 Background Information Review .............................................................................................................. 2 Field Investigation ..................................................................................................................................... 2 Wetlands ................................................................................................................................................... 2 Vegetation............................................................................................................................................. 3 Soils ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 Hydrology .............................................................................................................................................. 3 Non-Wetland Conditions ...................................................................................................................... 4 Wetland Categories, Rating and Buffers ................................................................................................... 4 Functions and Values Based on Rating Summary ..................................................................................... 4 Wetland Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement (5 points) .................................................... 4 Attributes of Hydrologic Functions (3 points) ....................................................................................... 5 Attributes of Habitat Functions (4 points) ............................................................................................ 5 SITE PLAN ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 MITIGATION SEQUENCING ........................................................................................................................... 6 REGULATORY IMPLICATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 6 USE OF THIS REPORT ..................................................................................................................................... 7 REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................................. 8 Appendix A. Sample Plot Forms .......................................................................................................... 10 Appendix B. Wetland Rating Forms .................................................................................................... 20 Figure1. Vicinity Map .......................................................................................................................... 26 Figure 2. Features Map ....................................................................................................................... 27 Figure 3. Wetlands Map with Standard buffer shown........................................................................ 28 Figure 4. Rating Map ........................................................................................................................... 29 Figure 7. 303d Listed Waters and TMDLs ........................................................................................... 30 Select Photos....................................................................................................................................... 31

Table 1. Rating Scores ................................................................................................................................... 4 Table 2. Standard Buffers.............................................................................................................................. 4

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INTRODUCTION A 2.2-acre commercial property is for sale at 4472 Meridian (Geographic ID 380307033488). Welch Ecological Services was retained to provide a critical areas evaluation of the subject property to assess potential presence of wetlands as indicated by the National Wetlands Inventory and Whatcom County Wetlands Inventory Mapping.

Site Description The property is located on the east side of the guide Meridian north of Walmart, within Township 38, Range 3 East, and Section 7. Upon our initial site reconnaissance in early December, we observed vegetated and overgrown conditions. There was a short gravel driveway leading to an encampment within structures remnant from a former residence. This included a shack, small garden pen, and dominance of formerly open areas by Himalayan blackberry. Beside the blackberry, both the understory and shrub layer was sparse, as was the ground layer under winter conditions. The assessor’s data base also shows a ranch style house (see select photos). A more recent image shows a smaller structure. Nearly half of the northern areas of the site supports a thicket of Himalayan blackberry and may indicate presence of an abandoned open field. Rear portions of the site support alder, cottonwood and big leaf maple. Coniferous upland woods occur along the rear eastern property boundary. There are no conifers on site except for along the eastern boundary.

Methods The wetland investigation was conducted in accordance with the USACE Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region (USACE 2010), which has been adopted by the Washington State Department of Ecology under WAC 173-22-035. This methodology is supplemental to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wetland Delineation Manual (USACE 1987), the USACE Regional Guidance letter on the 1987 Manual (USACE 1994), and the Washington State Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual (Washington State Department of Ecology, March 1997, Ecology Publication No. 96-94. This included a review according to the Regional Supplement: Difficult Situations/Wetlands that periodically lack indicators of wetland hydrology as well as Atypical Situations in the 1987 Corps Manual. Methods described in this section are used when a determination has been made that positive indicators of hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and/or wetland hydrology could not be found due to effects of recent human activities or natural events. During the course of the investigation, the understory was cleared of brush and vegetation indicators were lacking during the wetland boundary determination. Data on vegetation, soils, and hydrology were recorded on Wetland Determination Sample Plot Forms (Appendix A). To determine corresponding wetland/upland boundaries, the plots were located within presumed non-wetland and wetland locations. Wetland boundaries were marked with pink flagging and labeled. The location of wetland points and data plots were also recorded at the time of the delineation using a Garmin GPS 62st hand held GPS unit. The GPS point file was exported and saved as a shape file and imported into ARCGIS and overlaid on various data layers including a highresolution color aerial photograph (2008), Whatcom County Assessor’s Parcel Layer, USDA soils data, NWI data, and Whatcom County road and critical areas mapping information. Wetlands identified and/or delineated as part of this project were classified according to Whatcom County CAO requirements, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS’s) Cowardin classification system (Cowardin et al. 1979) and the USACE’s hydrogeomorphic (HGM) classification system (Brinson 1993). Wetlands were rated according to the Revised 1

2014 Washington State Wetlands Rating System for Western Washington (Appendix B: Wetland Rating Forms). This system categorizes wetlands based on their existing functions, including water quality, hydrology, and habitat, as well as the wetland’s rarity, sensitivity to disturbance, or irreplaceability.

Findings Background Information Review Welch Ecological Services reviewed several public domain resources to determine existing conditions and potential wetlands and streams within the property. In general, these features are shown on Figure2: Features Map. Resource documents include the following: • Assessors Data Base • Topographic maps and aerial photographs • National Wetlands Inventory Maps • Whatcom County critical areas maps • USDA/NRCS soil survey mapping • Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Survey • county and national hydric soils lists • Whatcom County GIS data • Whatcom County Critical Areas Ordinance, Title 16 Chapter 16.16 Commercial land-use characterizes land to the south and west of the property, which is located north of Walmart. Some properties to the north and east remain rural or wooded. Western portions of the property occur on a well-defined upland terrace with a slope descending to the south at about 5%. Eastern areas are more level and sloping at about 2%. The National Wetlands Inventory and Whatcom County Critical Areas Ordinance Title VI Wetland Map (Whatcom County 2006) indicates presence of a palustrine emergent seasonally flood ditched wetlands on the east end of the subject property. The Soil Survey Geographic database (USDA, NRCS 2013) maps the soil unit 182-Whatcom-Labounty silt loams, 0 to 8 percent slopes. This unit typically has a non-hydric Whatcom part and a hydric Labounty part.

Field Investigation Field investigation was initiated in late December, 2016. At this time, there was a homeless encampment and thick blackberries on central portions of the site with old scattered garbage and debris remains throughout the site. Late December and early January experienced several snow events and freezing temperatures. The wetland boundary delineation occurred on January 20, 2017, after the previously frozen ground had thawed. Between the time of the initial reconnaissance investigation and the wetland boundary flagging, the landowner had all of the shrubby vegetation cleared. The only remaining vegetation during the delineation was the scattered deciduous trees, as no trees were cleared during the “cleaning up process”. Soils and topography were not disturbed and remained in-tact during the delineation process. Data on vegetation, soil and hydrology parameters were recorded at five Sample Plots (SP1-SP5) located in association with wetland and non-wetland conditions. These flags remain in place based on our most recent site inspection. The location of wetland boundaries and sample plot locations is shown on the Figure 3.

Wetlands Welch Ecological Services delineated the boundary of one wetland that occurs at the east end of the subject property. According to the Cowardin wetland classification system, the wetland is a palustrine, forested/emergent, seasonally saturated wetland (PFO/EM). The hydrogeomorphic classification is slope. On-site wetland area totals approximately 0.53 acres. Total wetland area is about 0.70 acres. Wetland boundaries are subtly defined based on minor depression in 2

sloping topography. Wetland boundary flagging captures the west and east sides of a wetland that originates from a wetland pasture to the north. The wetland does not extend off-site to the south. Flags are labelled 1-11. We believe the wetland boundary determination to be accurate. We relied heavily on soils and hydrology as the delineation occurred in the winter and most of the vegetation had been cleared. Since the vegetation was cleared during frozen ground conditions, there was no disturbance to soils or hydrology. Given, that we had observed facultative vegetation throughout the site prior to the brush clearing, we feel confident in our determination based on soils and hydrology. Vegetation Prior to clearing, the lot was vegetated and had become overgrown with non-native species and the present features of vagrancy. We did note that vegetation appeared to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;overgrownâ&#x20AC;? in central portions of the property with a thicket of blackberry occurring on upland sloping ground that extends at least halfway down the site. Rear portions of the site had an open deciduous canopy and a sparse shrub layer, punctuated by areas of blackberry and flat woods dominated by nonmature alder, cottonwood, and maple. Vegetation in the wetlands has a deciduous canopy dominated by black cottonwood (Populus balsamifera) (FAC) and red alder (Alnus rubra) (FAC). Occasional Pacific willow (Salix lasiandra) (FACW) is present. Several locust trees occur at the western front of the property and there are a few big leaf maples (Acer macrophyllum) (FACU) at the east end in nonwetland areas. There are no conifers on site, with the exception of coniferous forest at the back eastern end of the site. There is no shrub layer. The ground layer is sparse. Vegetation was not used as a strong indicator of wetlands presence. Soils Soils mapped for the property include unit 182-Whatcom-Labounty silt loams, 0 to 8 percent slopes. According to the Whatcom Soil Survey (USDA 1992), the 182 Whatcom-Labounty silt loam, 0 to 8% slopes unit consists of a soils complex with a Whatcom part and a Labounty part. The Labounty part consists of deep, poorly drained soils formed in glaciomarine drift, loess, and volcanic ash in depressional areas on drift plains. Typically, the surface layer is very dark grayish brown silt loam 10 inches thick. The upper subsoil is mottled grayish brown and light brownish gray loam 6 inches thick. The lower subsoil is mottled olive gray, grayish brown and light olive gray loam 19 inches thick. The Whatcom part consists of deep, moderately well drained soil that formed in volcanic ash loess and glaciomarine drift on glacial marine drift plains and occupies the positions of kame-kettle type topography. The surface layer is dark brown silt loam 8 inches thick and the subsoil is light olive brown silt loam and loam to 26 inches. The substratum is light olive gray and dark gray loam to 60 inches or more. Included in the Whatcom Labounty unit (20%) are small areas of Skipopa, Bellingham, and Shalcar soils, somewhat poorly drained soils that are mottled at a depth of about 12 inches, Labounty soils that have been artificially drained, and Whatcom soils that have slopes of more than 8 percent. Skipopa, Bellingham, and Shalcar soils are hydric.

Hydric soils were identified on site for the wetland areas. Typically, soils were very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) loam or silt loam underlain by dark gray (10YR 4/1) silty clay loam with redoximorphic features. In the non-wetland area, soils tended to display chroma color of 3 or higher. For example, SP3 had a dark brown (10YR 3/3) loam underlain at eight inches by dark brown (10YR 3/3) silt loam, with redoximorphic features. The chroma of three would indicate non-hydric soil, despite the occasional presence of redoximorphic features. The most prominent redox color was dark yellowish brown (10YR 3/6). Hydrology The property is situated in the Spring Creek sub-basin of the Squalicum Creek watershed. Wetland hydrology is driven by seasonal saturation and seasonal shallow surface water ponding. Surface water is generally lacking. Most of the nonwetland soils are poorly drained silty clay loam, and shallow ponding may occur in spots of the wetland during rain events. Free-standing water was observed in the wetland soil pits but at depth of around ten inches. In the non-wetland area,

soil was not saturated and there were no hydrologic indicators. There is no outlet or surface water flow, or channels or surface water connection to depressional areas occurring to the south. Non-Wetland Conditions Non-wetland areas were primarily distinguished by presence of sloping non-hydric soils and lack of wetland hydrology and hydrology indicators. Topography is pronounced such that uplands occur in the obvious high ground on the west half of the property, while wetlands occur in the sloping flat ground on the east end of the site. Based on existence of a short gravel driveway, several decrepit structures, and presence of ornamental vegetation and lack of any aquatic features and former use of the property as a residence, the front 2/3rds of the site contains non-wetland.

Wetland Categories, Rating and Buffers Using the Cowardin classification system, the wetland is classified as a Category IV palustrine, forested/emergent, seasonally saturated wetland (PFO/EM). The HGM classification is Slope. Rating forms from the Revised Western Washington Wetland Rating System (Hruby 2014) are included in the appendices. The wetlands were scored and categorized as follows. Table 1. Rating Scores

Function Site Potential Landscape Potential Value Score Based on Ratings

Improving Water Quality L L H 5

Hydrologic

Habitat

L L L 3

L M L 4

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We scored the wetlands using the required rating forms during a process that factored in information collected during our study. Buffers are based on Category and a presumed high intensity usage based on commercial usage. Wetland buffers were determined for wetlands that have a low level of habitat function as indicated by a habitat function score of less than five points. Category IV wetlands with a high intensity use and a low habitat value are assigned a 50-foot standard buffer. The standard buffer and required 10-foot building set-back line (BSBL) is shown for the property on Figure 3. Table 2 shows the standard buffers widths of wetlands with a habitat value of less than 5. Table 2. Standard Buffers

Table 16.16.630(D)(2) Buffer Width (feet) and Revised scoring memo High Intensity Moderate Intensity Low Intensity Category I 100 75 50 Category II 100 75 50 Category III 80 60 50 Category IV 50 40 25

Functions and Values Based on Rating Summary Subject property wetlands generally perform a low level of function but are still important to overall watershed function and value. The slope wetland provides a moderate level of function for water quality, low function for hydrology and low habitat functions. There is no fish habitat and limited to no wildlife habitat in the wetland. Wetland Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement (5 points) (moderate) Attributes of the water quality function include potential and opportunity to improve water quality. These are the factors that contribute to the wetlands moderate rating for water quality functions. Conditions for each attribute are listed below.

Site Potential (Low)  Slope is 1-2%.  The soil 2 in below the surface (or duff layer) is not true clay or true organic.  Unit does not meet any of the criteria for dense uncut vegetation that can trap sediment. Landscape Potential (Low) 

< 10% of the area within 150 ft. on the uphill side of the wetland is in land uses that generate pollutants. Ungrazed pasture to north of wetland.  There are no other known sources of pollution entering the wetland. Value (High)   

The wetland does not discharge directly (i.e., within 1 mi) to a stream, river, lake, or marine water that is on the 303(d) list. The wetland is in a basin or sub-basin where water quality is an issue because at least one aquatic resource is on the 303(d) list. There is a TMDL for the basin in which the unit is found (Bellingham Bay, Squalicum Creek).

Attributes of Hydrologic Functions (3 points) (low) Potential (Low) 

Dense, uncut, rigid plants do not cover > 90% of the wetland.

Landscape Potential (Moderate) 

Less than 25% of the area within 150 ft. upslope of wetland is in land uses or cover that generate excess surface runoff.

Value (Low)  

There are no problems with flooding downstream of the wetland. The site has not been identified as important for flood storage or flood conveyance in a regional flood control plan.

Attributes of Habitat Functions (4 points) (low) Site Potential (Low)     

The structure of the plant community has two vegetation class including emergent and forested. There is one hydroperiods: saturated only. Richness of plant species includes less than 5 species. There is no interspersion of habitats. The wetland does not have special habitat features, but invasive species cover less than 25% of wetland.

Landscape Potential (Moderate) 

Accessible habitat within 1 km of wetland (Figure 4) consists of 12% undisturbed and 6% moderate and low intensity habitat for a calculated total accessible habitat of 15%. This is between 10 and 19% of a 1km polygon around the edges of the wetland.

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Undisturbed habitat in 1 km Polygon around the wetland consists of 24% undisturbed and 27% moderate and low intensity habitat for a calculated total accessible habitat of 37.5%, which is between 10-50% in greater three patches.

Value (Low) The wetland does not contain any priority habitats within 100m.

SITE PLAN No site plan was available for this reporting.

MITIGATION SEQUENCING Mitigation in order of sequence includes the following standard language:      

Avoiding the impact altogether by not taking a certain action or parts of an action; Minimizing impacts by limiting the degree or magnitude of the action and its implementation, by using appropriate technology, or by taking affirmative steps to avoid or reduce impacts; Rectifying the impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the affected environment; Reducing or eliminating the impact over time by preservation and maintenance operations during the life of the action; Compensating for the impact by replacing, enhancing, or providing substitute resources or environments; and/or Monitoring the impact and taking appropriate corrective measures.

Since no site plan has been prepared, no mitigation sequencing is detailed herein.

REGULATORY IMPLICATIONS Wetlands are regulated by Federal, state, and local governmental agencies. All wetlands presented in this Critical Areas Assessment report are subject to field verification by the jurisdictional agencies. This would primarily include the City of Bellingham. Local regulatory implications for wetlands, buffers, shorelines are related to the Bellingham Municipal Code Chapter 16.55 Critical Areas. Standard wetland buffers were determined according to the Whatcom County Code Title 16, CHAPTER 16.16.630 Standards – Wetland buffer widths. Whatcom County recognizes that different types of wetlands vary in their quality and importance. In general Whatcom County wetlands are categorized as Category I-IV with Category I having the highest critical value and IV having the lowest critical value. The county may permit Wetland Buffer Reduction, according to 16.16.640 provided that the buffer reduction is mitigated and that all efforts to avoid the impact are undertaken. Typically, mitigation entails planting the remaining buffer with native vegetation. The buffer of a Category III or IV wetland shall not be reduced to less than fifty (50) percent of the required buffer, or twenty-five (25) feet, whichever is greater. Standard buffers for Category IV may be reduced to 50% of the standard buffer width (25 feet), provided that the buffer reduction is mitigated. Whatcom County may also require Critical Area Protective Measures according to 16.16.265. This may include signage, notice on title, building setback of ten feet from the edge of a critical area buffer, and possibly fencing. Allowed in the 6

building setback is landscaping, uncovered decks, building overhangs, impervious surfaces (driveways, parking lots, roads, and patios provided that surfaces conform to the applicable water quality standards and that construction equipment does not enter or damage the buffer or critical area), clearing and grading and wells. The Corps administers Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, which regulates the discharge of dredged or fill materials into waters of the United States, including wetlands. A Corps permit is required for any proposed adverse impacts to wetlands. The Washington State Department of Ecology has jurisdiction over wetlands through the State Water Pollution Control Act and the Shoreline Management Act. Washington's State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) is implemented by local agencies, and provides a process to analyze the environmental impacts of development. During the SEPA review, various agencies have the opportunity to review and comment on the development proposal.

USE OF THIS REPORT The findings presented herein are based on our understanding of Whatcom County Code, the USACE and Ecology wetland delineation methodology, and on our interpretation of the vegetative, soil, and hydrology conditions observed at the time of our investigation. The findings presented in this report were prepared in accordance with generally accepted sensitive area investigation principles, practices and project understanding in this locality at the time this document was prepared. The wetland boundary field flagging is accurate given site circumstances related to vegetation, soils and hydrology at the time of our site inspections in accordance with standard methodology. The results of this analysis shall be considered preliminary until approved by Whatcom County. This Wetland Determination Report was prepared for the use of the Johansen Family and their associated realtors, consultants, contactors, and agencies involved in the permitting of this project. The reuse of information, conclusions, and recommendations provided herein for extensions of the project or for any other project without review and authorization by Welch Ecological Services, shall be at the userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sole risk. Wetland areas delineated by Welch Ecological Services are considered preliminary until approved or accepted by the local jurisdictional agencies. Because wetlands are dynamic communities, wetland boundaries may change over time. The agencies typically recognize wetland delineations for a period of five years following an approved jurisdictional determination. Regulatory agencies have the jurisdiction to field review delineated wetlands presented in this report. This process may also result in changes to delineated wetland area. Welch Ecological Services is a natural resource consulting company, specializing in water resources consulting, wetlands, fish habitat projects, environmental permitting, and stormwater management. Welch Ecological Services is operated by Perry and Karen Welch. Perry is a natural resources ecologist with 23 years of experience in natural resources work in the Pacific Northwest, primarily operating out of Bellingham. He is a Certified Professional Wetland Scientist with the Society of Wetland Scientists and a Sediment and Erosion Control Lead (CESCL).

REFERENCES Brinson, M. 1993. Final Report: A Hydrogeomorphic Classification for Wetlands. Wetlands Research Program Technical Report WRP-DE-4. East Carolina University, Biology Department. Greenville, North Carolina. Prepared for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. August. Cowardin, L. M., V. Carter, F. C. Golet, E. T. LaRoe. 1979. Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States. U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, D.C. Jamestown, ND: Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Online. Ecology. 1997. Washington State Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual. Publication No. 96 94. Washington State Department of Ecology. Olympia, Washington. March. EPA, USACE. 2007. Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Following the U.S. Supreme Courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Decision in Rapanos v. United States & Carabell v. United States. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. June 5. Greytag Macbeth. 1994. Munsell Soil Color Charts. New Windsor, New York. Hruby, T. 2014. Washington State Wetland Rating System for Western Washington: 2014 Update. (Publication #14-06029). Olympia, WA: Washington Department of Ecology. National Geographic. 2008. USGS Topographic Maps. Topo version 4.5.0. NRCS. 2016. Field Indicators of Hydric Soils in the United States, Version 8.0. G.W. Hurt, L.M. Vasilas and C.V. Noble (eds.). United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service in cooperation with the National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils. Edited by L.M. Vasilas, Soil Scientist, NRCS, Washington, DC; G.W. Hurt, Soil Scientist, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; and J.F. Berkowitz, Soil Scientist, USACE, Vicksburg, MS Robert W. Lichvar and John T. Kartesz. 2016. The National Wetland Plant List. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center, Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, Hanover, NH and BONAP, Chapel Hill, NC. Final USACE. 2010. Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region (Version 2.0). Technical Report ERDC/EL TR-10-3. U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Research and Development Center Environmental Laboratory. Vicksburg, Mississippi. May. USACE. 1987. Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual. Technical Report Y-87-1. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Waterways Experiment Station. Vicksburg, Mississippi. March. USDA, NRCS. 2011. National Hydric Soils List. Available at http://soils.usda.gov/use/hydric/ USDA, NRCS. 2013. Soil Survey Geographic Database. Available at http://soildatamart.nrcs.usda.gov/. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. Ft. Worth, Texas. USDA. 1992. Soil Survey of Whatcom County Area, Washington. 8

USFWS. 2016. National Wetlands Inventory Map. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Whatcom County. 2011. GIS Data Layers. Wetlands, Fish Distribution, FEMA Flood Hazards, HCA1-Major Streams, 2008 Aerial Photograph. http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/pds/planning/gis/gisdata.jsp Whatcom County. 2007. Critical Areas Ordinance Title 16 Chapter 16.16. Whatcom County Planning and Development Services, Natural Resource Management. Revised February. Whatcom County. 2006. Critical Areas Ordinance Article VI Wetlands Map. Whatcom County Planning and Development Services, Natural Resource Management.

Appendix A. Sample Plot Forms WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region

Project/Site: 4472 Meridian City/County: Whatcom Sampling Date:1/20/17 Applicant/Owner: Johansen Holdings State: WA Sampling Point: SP-1 Investigator(s): Perry Welch Section, Township, Range: S 07, T 38N, R 03E, Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): terrace, slope Local relief (concave, convex, none): none, minor Slope (%): 2% Subregion (LRR): A Lat: 48.803132 Long: -122.484774 Datum: Soil Map Unit Name: 182 Whatcom-Labounty silt loams, 0 to 8 percent slopes. NWI classification: Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation yes, Soil , or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?

Yes

Hydric Soil Present?

Yes

Wetland Hydrology Present?

Yes

Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?

Yes

Remarks: Between our initial reconnaissance and delineation, the landowner had the brush and debris removed. Soils were not disturbed. Scattered deciduous trees remain. The vegetation was observed prior to clearing but the delineation relied prirmaily on soils and hydrology. Plot located centrall 1/3 way down site, slightly north near toe of terrace

VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants. Indicator Tree Stratum (Plot size:

)

Absolute

Dominant

% Cover

Species?

Dominance Test worksheet: Status

1. 2. 3. 4. = Total Cover

Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 1/100ac)) 1. Rubus armenicacus

Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:

(A)

Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata:

(B)

Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:

(A/B)

Prevalence Index worksheet: 90

Total % Cover of:

FAC

Multiply by:

OBL species

x1=

FACW species

x2=

FAC species

x3=

FACU species

x4=

UPL species

x5=

Column Totals:

(A)

Herb Stratum (Plot size:

)

= Total Cover

1. 2.

Prevalence Index = B/A =

Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:

(B)

Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation

Dominance Test is >50%

Prevalence Index is ≤3.01

Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)

Wetland Non-Vascular Plants1

Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)

10. 11. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:

Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. 1

)

= Total Cover

1. 2. = Total Cover

Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?

Yes

% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum Remarks: no canopy, minimal groundlayer, blackberries all cut to ground, course wood debris

SOIL

Sampling Point: SP-1

Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth (inches)

Matrix Color (moist)

0-8

10YR 3/3

100

8-18

10YR 4/4

Color (moist)

Redox Features % Type1

Loc2

Texture L

3/6

4/2

Remarks no redox

SiClL

disdinct soft concretions or rust lines many redox depletions

2 Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:

Histosol (A1) Sandy Redox (S5) Histic Epipedon (A2) Stripped Matrix (S6) Black Histic (A3) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (except MLRA 1) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Matrix (F3) Thick Dark Surface (A12) Redox Dark Surface (F6) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Redox Depressions (F8) Restrictive Layer (if present): Type:________________________________ Depth (inches):________________________

2 cm Muck (A10) Red Parent Material (TF2) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Other (Explain in Remarks) Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic.

Hydric Soil Present?

Yes

Remarks: high chroma matrix indicate non-hydric soil

HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) (except MLRA

Surface Water (A1)

1, 2, 4A, and 4B)

High Water Table (A2)

Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) (MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)

Saturation (A3)

Salt Crust (B11)

Drainage Patterns (B10)

Water Marks (B1)

Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)

Dry-Season Water Table (C2)

Sediment Deposits (B2)

Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)

Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)

Drift Deposits (B3)

Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)

Geomorphic Position (D2)

Algal Mat or Crust (B4)

Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)

Shallow Aquitard (D3)

Iron Deposits (B5)

Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)

FAC-Neutral Test (D5)

Surface Soil Cracks (B6)

Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) (LRR A)

Raised Ant Mounds (D6) (LRR A)

Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)

Other (Explain in Remarks)

Frost-Heave Hummocks (D7)

Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) Field Observations: Surface Water Present?

Yes

Depth (inches):

Water Table Present?

Yes

Depth (inches):

Wetland Hydrology Present? Saturation Present? Yes No Depth (inches): (includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:

Yes

Remarks: seasonally damp, no saturation

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region

Project/Site: 4472 Meridian City/County: Whatcom Sampling Date:1/20/17 Applicant/Owner: Johansen Holdings State: WA Sampling Point: SP-2 Investigator(s): Perry Welch Section, Township, Range: S 07, T 38N, R 03E, Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): terrace, slope Local relief (concave, convex, none): none, minor Slope (%): 1-5% Subregion (LRR): A Lat: 48.803132 Long: -122.484774 Datum: Soil Map Unit Name: 182 Whatcom-Labounty silt loams, 0 to 8 percent slopes. NWI classification: PFO/EM Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation yes, Soil , or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?

Yes

Hydric Soil Present?

Yes

Wetland Hydrology Present?

Yes

Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?

Yes

VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants. Indicator Tree Stratum (Plot size:

)

Absolute

Dominant

% Cover

Species?

Dominance Test worksheet: Status

1. 2. 3. 4. Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:

= Total Cover

)

Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:

(A)

Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata:

(B)

Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:

(A/B)

Prevalence Index worksheet: Total % Cover of:

Multiply by:

OBL species

x1=

FACW species

x2=

FAC species

x3=

FACU species

x4=

Herb Stratum (Plot size:

= Total Cover

)

1. Festuca sp*

FAC

UPL species

x5=

Column Totals:

(A)

Prevalence Index = B/A =

Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:

(B)

Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation

Dominance Test is >50%

Prevalence Index is ≤3.01

Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)

Wetland Non-Vascular Plants1

Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)

10. 11. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:

Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. 1

)

= Total Cover

1. 2. = Total Cover

Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?

Yes

% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum wood mulch 50% Remarks: remnant or not growing grass, not much veg. nearby alder canopy. some grass in wetland but too withered to ID after snow and ice and veg clearing. Veg was cleared during cold and frozen ground so soil was not disturbed.

SOIL

Sampling Point: SP-2

Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth (inches)

Matrix Color (moist)

0-6

10YR3/2

3/6

6-9

10YR4/2

3/6

9-18

10YR4/1

3/2

Color (moist)

Redox Features % Type1

Loc2

Texture

Remarks

SiL

no redox

SiClL

many prominent distinct redox feature

ClL

few indistinct redoxi features

Hydric Soil Present?

Yes

Remarks:

HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) (except MLRA

Surface Water (A1)

1, 2, 4A, and 4B)

High Water Table (A2)

Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) (MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)

Saturation (A3)

Salt Crust (B11)

Drainage Patterns (B10)

Water Marks (B1)

Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)

Dry-Season Water Table (C2)

Sediment Deposits (B2)

Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)

Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)

Drift Deposits (B3)

Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)

Geomorphic Position (D2)

Algal Mat or Crust (B4)

Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)

Shallow Aquitard (D3)

Iron Deposits (B5) Surface Soil Cracks (B6)

Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) (LRR A)

FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Raised Ant Mounds (D6) (LRR A)

Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)

Other (Explain in Remarks)

Frost-Heave Hummocks (D7)

Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) Field Observations: Surface Water Present?

Yes

Depth (inches): <1

Water Table Present?

Yes

Depth (inches): 12

Wetland Hydrology Present? Saturation Present? Yes No Depth (inches): surface (includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:

Yes

Remarks: wet spot, likely dry during most of growing season

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region

Project/Site: 4472 Meridian City/County: Whatcom Sampling Date:1/20/17 Applicant/Owner: Johansen Holdings State: WA Sampling Point: SP-3 Investigator(s): Perry Welch Section, Township, Range: S 07, T 38N, R 03E, Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): terrace, slope Local relief (concave, convex, none): none, minor Slope (%): 1-2% Subregion (LRR): A Lat: 48.803132 Long: -122.484774 Datum: Soil Map Unit Name: 182 Whatcom-Labounty silt loams, 0 to 8 percent slopes. NWI classification: Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation yes, Soil , or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?

Yes

Hydric Soil Present?

Yes

Wetland Hydrology Present?

Yes

Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?

Yes

Remarks: Between our initial reconnaissance and delineation, the landowner had the brush and debris removed. Soils were not disturbed. Scattered deciduous trees remain. The vegetation was observed prior to clearing but the delineation relied prirmaily on soils and hydrology. Plot located near north side, within about 15 feet of wetland boundary to the east. Non-wetland.

VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants. Indicator Tree Stratum (Plot size:

)

Absolute

Dominant

% Cover

Species?

Dominance Test worksheet: Status

1. 2. 3. 4. Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:

= Total Cover

)

Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:

(A)

Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata:

(B)

Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:

(A/B)

Prevalence Index worksheet: Total % Cover of:

Multiply by:

OBL species

x1=

FACW species

x2=

FAC species

x3=

FACU species

x4=

Herb Stratum (Plot size:

= Total Cover

)

1. Grass maybe Festuca

FAC

UPL species

x5=

Column Totals:

(A)

Prevalence Index = B/A =

Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:

(B)

Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation

Dominance Test is >50%

Prevalence Index is ≤3.01

Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)

Wetland Non-Vascular Plants1

Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)

10. 11. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:

Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. 1

)

= Total Cover

1. 2. = Total Cover

Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?

Yes

% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum wood mulch 60% Remarks: only remnant grass such as festcue remains during winter cleared conditions. Assumed to be hydrophytic with facultative indicator status

SOIL

Sampling Point: SP-3

Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth (inches)

Matrix Color (moist)

0-18

10YR 3/3

100

8-18

10YR 3/3

Color (moist)

Redox Features % Type1

Loc2

Texture

Remarks

L 10YR 3/6

SiL

indistinct redox masses

Hydric Soil Present?

Yes

Remarks:

HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) (except MLRA

Surface Water (A1)

1, 2, 4A, and 4B)

High Water Table (A2)

Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) (MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)

Saturation (A3)

Salt Crust (B11)

Drainage Patterns (B10)

Water Marks (B1)

Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)

Dry-Season Water Table (C2)

Sediment Deposits (B2)

Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)

Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)

Drift Deposits (B3)

Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)

Geomorphic Position (D2)

Algal Mat or Crust (B4)

Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)

Shallow Aquitard (D3)

Iron Deposits (B5) Surface Soil Cracks (B6)

Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) (LRR A)

FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Raised Ant Mounds (D6) (LRR A)

Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)

Other (Explain in Remarks)

Frost-Heave Hummocks (D7)

Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) Field Observations: Surface Water Present?

Yes

Depth (inches):

Water Table Present?

Yes

Depth (inches):

Yes

Remarks: no evidence of hydrology, especially near wetland boundary

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region

Project/Site: 4472 Meridian City/County: Whatcom Sampling Date:1/20/17 Applicant/Owner: Johansen Holdings State: WA Sampling Point: SP-4 Investigator(s): Perry Welch Section, Township, Range: S 07, T 38N, R 03E, Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): terrace, slope Local relief (concave, convex, none): none, minor Slope (%): 1-5% Subregion (LRR): A Lat: 48.803132 Long: -122.484774 Datum: Soil Map Unit Name: 182 Whatcom-Labounty silt loams, 0 to 8 percent slopes. NWI classification: PFO/EM Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation yes, Soil , or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?

Yes

Hydric Soil Present?

Yes

Wetland Hydrology Present?

Yes

Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?

Yes

VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants. Indicator Tree Stratum (Plot size:

)

1. Alnus rubra

Absolute

Dominant

% Cover

Species?

Dominance Test worksheet: Status FAC

2. 3. 4. Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:

)

= Total Cover

Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:

(A)

Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata:

(B)

Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:

(A/B)

Prevalence Index worksheet: Total % Cover of:

Multiply by:

OBL species

x1=

FACW species

x2=

FAC species

x3=

FACU species

x4=

Herb Stratum (Plot size:

)

= Total Cover

UPL species

x5=

Column Totals:

(A)

Prevalence Index = B/A =

Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:

(B)

Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation

Dominance Test is >50%

Prevalence Index is ≤3.01

Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)

Wetland Non-Vascular Plants1

Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)

10. 11. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:

Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. 1

)

= Total Cover

1. 2. = Total Cover

Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?

Yes

% Bare Ground in Herb Stratum wood mulch Remarks: No ground layer vegetation to ID under winter cleared conditions

SOIL

Sampling Point: SP-4

Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth (inches)

Matrix Color (moist)

0-7

10YR 3/2

3/6

7-18

10YR 4/1

4/6

SiClL

Color (moist)

Redox Features % Type1

Loc2

Texture

Remarks prominant distinct masses

Hydric Soil Present?

Yes

Remarks:

HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) (except MLRA

Surface Water (A1)

1, 2, 4A, and 4B)

High Water Table (A2)

Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) (MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)

Saturation (A3)

Salt Crust (B11)

Drainage Patterns (B10)

Water Marks (B1)

Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)

Dry-Season Water Table (C2)

Sediment Deposits (B2)

Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)

Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)

Drift Deposits (B3)

Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)

Geomorphic Position (D2)

Algal Mat or Crust (B4)

Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)

Shallow Aquitard (D3)

Iron Deposits (B5) Surface Soil Cracks (B6)

Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) (LRR A)

FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Raised Ant Mounds (D6) (LRR A)

Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)

Other (Explain in Remarks)

Frost-Heave Hummocks (D7)

Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) Field Observations: Surface Water Present?

Yes

Depth (inches): <1"

Water Table Present?

Yes

Depth (inches): 10

Yes

Remarks: localized ponding

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM – Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region

Project/Site: 4472 Meridian City/County: Whatcom Sampling Date:1/20/17 Applicant/Owner: Johansen Holdings State: WA Sampling Point: SP-5 Investigator(s): Perry Welch Section, Township, Range: S 07, T 38N, R 03E, Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): terrace, slope Local relief (concave, convex, none): none, minor Slope (%): 1-5% Subregion (LRR): A Lat: 48.803132 Long: -122.484774 Datum: Soil Map Unit Name: 182 Whatcom-Labounty silt loams, 0 to 8 percent slopes. NWI classification: Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation yes, Soil , or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are “Normal Circumstances” present? Yes No Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?

Yes

Hydric Soil Present?

Yes

Wetland Hydrology Present?

Yes

Is the Sampled Area within a Wetland?

Yes

Remarks: Between our initial reconnaissance and delineation, the landowner had the brush and debris removed. Soils were not disturbed. Scattered deciduous trees remain. The vegetation was observed prior to clearing but the delineation relied prirmaily on soils and hydrology. Upland plot located on west side of downslope wetland boundary.

VEGETATION – Use scientific names of plants. Indicator Tree Stratum (Plot size: 1/100ac) 1. Alnus rubra

Absolute

Dominant

% Cover

Species?

Dominance Test worksheet: Status FAC

2. 3. 4. Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 1/100ac) 1. Rubus armeniacus

= Total Cover

Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:

(A)

Total Number of Dominant Species Across All Strata:

(B)

Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:

(A/B)

Prevalence Index worksheet: Total % Cover of:

FAC

Multiply by:

OBL species

x1=

FACW species

x2=

FAC species

x3=

FACU species

x4=

Herb Stratum (Plot size:

)

= Total Cover

UPL species

x5=

Column Totals:

(A)

Prevalence Index = B/A =

Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:

(B)

Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation

Dominance Test is >50%

Prevalence Index is ≤3.01

Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)

Wetland Non-Vascular Plants1

Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)

10. 11. Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:

)

= Total Cover

1. 2. % Bare Ground in Herb Stratum Remarks:

Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. 1

= Total Cover

Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?

Yes

SOIL

Sampling Point: SP-5

Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth (inches)

Matrix Color (moist)

0-8

10YR 2/2

100

SiL

no redox

8-16

10YR 2/2

100

grv L

no redox

Color (moist)

Redox Features % Type1

Loc2

Texture

Remarks

Hydric Soil Present?

Yes

Remarks: low chroma of two but no redox. This soil is more well drained gravelly loam compared to cilty clay loam hydric soils.

HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators (minimum of one required; check all that apply) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) (except MLRA

Surface Water (A1)

1, 2, 4A, and 4B)

High Water Table (A2)

Secondary Indicators (2 or more required) Water-Stained Leaves (B9) (MLRA 1, 2, 4A, and 4B)

Saturation (A3)

Salt Crust (B11)

Drainage Patterns (B10)

Water Marks (B1)

Aquatic Invertebrates (B13)

Dry-Season Water Table (C2)

Sediment Deposits (B2)

Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)

Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)

Drift Deposits (B3)

Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3)

Geomorphic Position (D2)

Algal Mat or Crust (B4)

Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)

Shallow Aquitard (D3)

Iron Deposits (B5) Surface Soil Cracks (B6)

Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) (LRR A)

FAC-Neutral Test (D5) Raised Ant Mounds (D6) (LRR A)

Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)

Other (Explain in Remarks)

Frost-Heave Hummocks (D7)

Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) Field Observations: Surface Water Present?

Yes

Depth (inches):

Water Table Present?

Yes

Depth (inches):

Yes

Remarks: no hydrology indicators

Appendix B. Wetland Rating Forms

Figure1. Vicinity Map

Figure 2. Features Map

Figure 3. Wetlands Map with Standard buffer shown

Figure 4. Rating Map

Figure 7. 303d Listed Waters and TMDLs

Select Photos Frontage of Property with Residence (1975)

SP-1. Non-hydric, within cleared blackberry thicket

SP-2. Nearby hydric soil plot in wetland More Recent Photo

Viewing east from Guide Meridian

Overview of Wetlands