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July 10, 2017
C3H17A014
Stream Type and Location Verification Letter
FOR:
Greg and Sandi Johnson
300 Walden Lane
Port Ludlow, WA
RE: Parcel 821085001
C3 Habitat (C3) has completed a review and field verification of a non -fish bearing stream
located at 300 Walden Lane in Port Ludlow Washington (Jefferson County). The property will be
short platted into 2 separate tax parcels via a short plat with Jefferson County Department of
Community Development. C3 did a field review in May of 2017. A non -fish bearing stream was
located on the subject property and assessed for proper stream typing and location. A non -fish
bearing stream was located and confirmed to be non -fish bearing. Per Jefferson County Code a
buffer of 50 -feet is required for streams that are seasonal, non -fish bearing and have a grade of
less than 20%.
Paper Review
Before entering the field assessment, the subject property was reviewed via the Jefferson County
GIS Critical Areas portal, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Priority Habitat and
Species maps (PHS), and the Washington Department of Natural Resources (FPARS) mapping
resource. Both the resources (FPARS and Jefferson County GIS) show the stream entering the
property at its eastern boundary then traveling north to south approximately mid property and
less than a '/4 inward west of the eastern property line. The PHS resource does not show a stream
on or near the subject property.
Field Review
C3 visited the subject property in May of 2017 when record rainfall amounts were relevant. The
stream was located on the property as indicated on the resource maps; however, the eastern
tributary shown on the maps was not observed in the field. The stream enters the property at the
northern property line and flows southerly and eventually off-site. The stream location is not
accurate on the resources mentioned above. Specifically, the eastern tributary shown on
mapping resources is a mapping error as the ground slopes downward towards the east making
it impossible for a stream to flow upslope. The stream channel was also evaluated for fish
presence, strata and channel width averages. No fish or fish habitat was observed in the field.
The inventoried steam type of Ns is correct. The regulated buffer for this stream is 50 -feet from
either side of the stream bank. The stream has been professionally surveyed for location
accuracy. A 50 -foot buffer has been applied to the eastern and western banks of the stream.
C3 Habitat Corp. Gig Harbor, WA Phone 360.471.5416 Fax 800.756.0996
JOHNSON STREAM VERIFICATION LETTER] July, 2017
Conclusion
The proposed short plat plans to split a 9 -acre parcel into two separate pieces. A proposed
single-family residence is planned for the 4 -acre parcel and an existing single-family residence
resides on the resultant 5 -acre parcel. No proposed development including driveways,
residential utilities and structures encroach into the regulated buffer. A site plan is attached
showing to the stream location as well as any proposed development. Silt fencing should be
installed to protect the stream buffer during the construction phase of the project. The following
figures were obtained during field review.
As always, best management practices should be in place during construction to avoid
impacting the stream buffer.
Please call C3 Habitat Corp, for any concerns or questions at 360-471-5416.
Respectfully submitted,
C3 Habitat Corp.
Christy C(stensen
Senior Biologist
Figure 1. Jefferson County GIS
C3 Habitat Corp. Gig Harbor, WA Phone 360.471.5416 Fax 800.756.0996
NSON STREAM VERIFICATION LETTER] July, 2017
Figure 2. FPARS Map
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C3 Habitat Corp. Gig Harbor, WA Phone 360.471.5416 Fax 800.756.0996
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