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Home My WebLink AboutWetland Delineation 902264042 l -. , I Kateen Fenter Wetland Delineation and Analysis Report Parcel # 902 264 042 February 2007 Prepared for: Kateen Fenter 181 Llama Lane Port Townsend, WA 98368 ~i ;t ,( \\ :J dixiell ewe II in@yahoo.com \ , , ' Kateen Fenter Wetland Delineation and Analysis Report Parcel # 902 264 042 February 2007 Table of Contents Introduction Description of Site Methodology Background Information Wetland Delineation Findings General Wetland Conditions Soils Vegetation Hydrology Wetland Analysis Results Wetland Categorization Buffer Requirements Summary rRlf~)( 1 [j:rr \F1H~ II Limitations References JfHtHJUnJWmn !1I:1 Appendices Sheet #1 Location Map and Soil Survey of Jefferson County, State of Washington Sheet #2 Wetland Boundary Map Applied Methodology Wetlands Rating Field Data Form Data Forms, Routine Determination W A State Wetland Delineation Manual I. . I Kateen Fenter Wetland Delineation and Analysis Re~CEIV " Parcel # 902 264 042 ' !FA l) 'r l' r f ,t February 2007 I~H+H~l!f Jlunlh ,Wfl Introduction Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc. has been authorized by Kateen Fenter to perform a wetland delineation at West Uncas Road (access easement at 1450 West Uncas). The goal of the wetland delineation was to define the wetland edges, analyze wetland categories, and determine associated buffers that would restrict the placement of a single family residence. A farmhouse is proposed to be moved to the site. This building will be surplus from property purchased by Fish and Wildlife on West Uncas Road. . The delineation was conducted on February 19, 2007 and is part of a pre-purchase evaluation to determine the feasibility for the parcel as a homesite. This 2.38 acres parcel is part of 40 acres to be purchased for wetland and stream restoration, and managed farming. Description of Site . Legal Description: Parcel # 902-264-042, Section 26 Township 29N Range 2W . Location: Off easement 1450 West Uncas Road west ofHwy 101, at the end of Discovery Bay, Port Townsend, Jefferson County W A . Hydric Soils: Dh Belfast silt loam, heavy variant, entire site . Slopes: 0 to 15 percent A map of the site location and mapped soils is included in the Appendix (Sheet #1). This parcel is approximately Y2 mile from HWY 101 and the southern intersection of West Uncas Road. The parcel is not adjacent to West Uncas but is accessed via an easement at 1450 West Uncas Road. The subject parcel is roughly rectangular ranging from 175' to 243' in width and 520' to 542' in length. There is an old farmhouse that is on blocks on the site. The subject parcel has been used as pasture in the summer for cattle and contains no trees or shrubs except along the perimeter fence lines. On the adjacent parcel to the north is a mature forest island within in the valley. This forest consists of spruce, cedar, and large big leaf maples with a matrix understory of shrubs and open areas creating a park like setting. The parcel slopes gently towards the east and to the valley bottom between West Uncas Road and Highway 101. Although several mapped streams are indicated on the parcel one stream has been channeled into a ditch along the western property boundary and the other no longer has defined edges, appearing as ponded water within the wetland. The home site and septic location are proposed within the highest elevations of the subject parcel. Test pits for the septic have been excavated and water was present in at 36" and 29" Fenter Wetland Delineation and Analysis Report Report File #2007-0219 1 Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc. February 2007 1, . . below the surface. A mounded Glendon septic system will be required due to the poor soil drainage. Methodology Fieldwork to determine the actual wetland boundaries was conducted according to the methodology outlined in the Washington State Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual (Department of Ecology March 1997). All wetlands within Jefferson County are subject to requirements outlined in the Jefferson County Unified Development Code (UDC) dated January 1,2001. Land use restrictions will apply to all future developments associated with this parcel. A comprehensive description of methodology used to conduct this report is included in the Appendix. Due to the lack of vegetation within the pasture due to seasonal dormancy and grazing the wetland edge was primarily defined by the presence of hydrology and/or hydric soils. Background Information The following resources were consulted prior to field work for this project: · Jefferson County Critical Areas Map (1995) · National Wetland Inventory Map · Aerial Photographs (Soil maps pre-1975 and 1994, 2000 and 2005 internet) · Jefferson County Unified Development Code (January 1,2001) · Soil Survey of Jefferson County (U.S. Soil Conservation Service 1975) · Washington State Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual · National List of Plant Species That Occur in Wetlands: Northwest (Region 9) Iff JE~ lE~\\(1R rr ) il ","-.,,;' .'" '~,it ~..,~ ~ .JHfHI,JtUi, .,nWV! i! The wetland associated with this parcel extends off site and throughout the valley and is associated with Salmon Creek and Snow Creek. This wetland was evaluated as an entire system. The Jefferson County Critical Areas Maps indicate that wetlands cover half of the eastern portion of the parcel. This is in agreement with the National Wetlands Inventory Map which classifies the wetland as PEMC (palustrine, Emergent, Seasonally flooded). Wetland Delineation Findings General Wetland Conditions The wetland is defined by topography, soils and hydrology. The wetland delineated edge corresponds closely with the wetland edge mapped by Jefferson County but is approximately 20 30 feet further to the east. There was minimal vegetation to evaluate during this delineation due to seasonal dormancy and recent grazing. The entire site is actively grazed by cattle in the summer months. The wetland/upland edge was subsequently defined when neither hydrology nor wetland soils were encountered. The wetland's edges were flagged with orange plastic ribbon labeled "Wetland Boundary," at points 30 to 40 feet apart within the open pasture. Flagging is labeled with alphanumeric codes (AI through AS). The data point locations, wetland edges, and buffers are indicated on the Wetland Boundary Map in the Appendix (Sheet #2). Fenter Wetland Delineation and Analysis Report Report File #2007-0219 2 Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc. February 2007 , . Soils Soils for this parcel are listed as Bh Belfast silt loam; although it is not listed on the Jefferson County Hydric Soils List, other Belfast soils are wetland soils (Bk and Bm). This nearly level soil series is usually located within flood plains. Soil test findings within the wetland pits indicate a low chroma soil with large and abundant mottles. This is an indicator of a frequently high water table. Soils in Data Point 1 (DP # 1) a dark grayish brown soil with orange yellow mottles (Munsell 1 OYR 4/1 mottles IOYR 5/8) were clearly hydric. Soils were saturated at the surface and free water was present within 3 inches of the surface. Soil pits in the upland at Data Point 2 (DP #2) were not as heavy or saturated. The soil matrix was brown and mottles were present below 4 inches from the surface. This indicates a rising water table but the soils do not qualify as hydric. This Data Point is slightly upslope from the valley floor. Vegetation The wetland edge roughly corresponds with the obvious growth of Juncus effusus, common rush and the pasture edge. Since there was minimal vegetation to analysis due to heavy grazing and winter dormancy the edge was defined primarily by the hydrology and soils. Other species identified within the wetland include Ranunculus repens, buttercup, Rumex crispus, and curly dock. Upland grasses include Festuca arundinacea, tall fescue and Elytrigiria repens, quackgrass. Hydrology Hydrology was present within the wetland as saturated soil, ponding in pockets to 4 inches deep and free standing water within the Data Points (DP#1 water at 3 inches below the surface). This high water table was present at the top of the site at 36 inches below the surface within the septic test pits. No water was observed at Data Point #2 at 16 inches down. Smaller pits were dug at irregular intervals to help determine the wetland/upland boundaries. Wetland Analysis Results Wetland Categorization The onsite wetland was classified using the Washington State Wetland Rating Field Data Form (Department of Ecology #96-94). Based on the number of points (22) this wetland rates as a Category II wetland. Even though this portion of the wetland is impacted by grazing and appears to have little species or structural diversity, the wetland was rated as an entire systems extending beyond the property boundary. This wetland is large in size and is hydrologically connected to Snow Creek and Salmon Creeks, both salmon bearing streams. There is a forested island adjacent to the parcel with mature deciduous trees that create an excellent habitat for birds, amphibians, and mammals. The rating form and Data Point forms are included in the Appendix at th~ encl of this report. rD,' Ie, {!~, '1ID,V\tTTF~1r\ \l'\ Ll~\\ Jl;~ll \\ I'~ J ~/J '" i ~ .--..., --' ..:.., -~....:.~ Fenter Wetland Delineation and Analysis Report Report File #2007-0219 3 Olympic Wet'~"",Pst,,!R,,',',r.~o, urc.e~,',.lnc. J. trtj.Wi.i~""*liJF . . .':'.' I "', F:t:Jtrrt~~.. ~~'.:.~ i . I, Buffer Requirements In Jefferson County, the standard buffer width for a delineated Category II wetland is 100 feet. All buffers are measured perpendicular from the delineated edge (Jefferson County Unified Development Code, Jan. 1,2001,3-30 Buffers Table 3-4). The building and development envelope is well outside the wetland and buffers for this wetland. Summary A Category II wetland was delineated on the subject parcel as part of a pre-purchase feasibility study for Kateen Fenter. The wetland identified closely corresponds with the edge defined by both the Jefferson County Critical Areas Map, and the National Wetland Inventory Maps. The actual edge is approximately 20 to 30 feet to the east of the mapped edge. The wetland is highly altered by ditching and grazing but has a high rating due to the entire acreage of the wetland and the connection to other wetlands and streams within the valley. Both Salmon Creek and Snow Creek are salmon bearing streams and empty into Discovery Bay. The required 1 DO-foot buffers from the wetland edge will not restrict development plans or the placement of the septic system in the upper portions of the site. Limitations Wetland status depicted in this report has not been confirmed by a government official, final authority over this wetland determination rests with the governmental agencies. Jurisdictional authority over wetlands rests with the local, state and federal agencies. All information in this report should be reviewed by the appropriate regulatory agencies prior to approval. If there are further questions or planning requirements for this project please do not hesitate to call. il{ lb~~, 'lE!\Vi8: II )) . ...., ... \:; .......-. Dixie Llewellin Principal Biologist Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc. Certified for Wetland Delineation, 1987 Manual Wetland Training Institute, June 1995 ,JHttH~m~ CUUNrllJCl1 Fenter Wetland Delineation and Analysis Report Report File #2007-0219 4 Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc. February 2007 References Buckingham, et at, 1995. Flora of the Olympic Peninsula. Northwest Interpretive Association and the Washington Native Plant Society, Seattle, Wash. Cooke, Sarah Spear, 1997. A Field Guide to the Common Wetland Plants of Western Washington and Northwest Oregon. Seattle Audubon Society, Seattle, Wash. Cowardin, L.M.V. Carter, F.C.Goblet, and E.T. LaRoe, 1979. Classification of Wetland and Deep Water Habitats of the U.S. U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, D.C. Hitchcock and Cronquist, 1973. Flora of the Pacific Northwest. Federal Interagency Committee for Wetland Delineation, 1987. Federal Manual for Identifying and Delineating Jurisdictional Wetlands. July 1994 update. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service. Jefferson County Unified Development Code. January 2001. Leonard, William P., 1993. Amphibians of Washington and Oregon. Seattle Audubon Series. MacBeth, Div. of Kollmorgen Instruments Corp., 1992. Munsell Soil Color Charts. Mitsch and Gosselink, 1993. Wetlands. Pojar, Mackinnon, 1994. Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast. Reed, Porter, 1988. National List of Plant Species That Occur in Wetlands, Region 9.1993 update. Washington State Wetland Department of Ecology, March 1997. Washington State Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual, #96-94. U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1994. Keys to Soil Taxonomy. Pocahontas Press. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, 1975. Soil Survey of Jefferson County. R lE(~I~J\~r1f-1: ~ \) r I~ ~,...~. 1'1 ph, \ .. Ii I> Appendices . Sheet #1 Location Map and Soil Survey of Jefferson County, State of Washington '\ - , . Sheet #2 Wetland Boundary Map '" . Applied Methodology . -It ~ Wetlands Rating Field Data Form .. . Data Forms, Routine Determination WA State Wetland Delineation Manual , . -k , 1 . .. It. 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" ' Washington State Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual Fieldwork to determine the actual wetland boundaries was conducted according to the methodology outlined in the Washington State Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual (Department of Ecology March 1997). Chapter 173-22 of the Washington Administrative Code requires that all wetlands within the State of Washington be delineated using this manual. All wetlands within Jefferson County are regulated according to the Jefferson County Development Code, January 2001 (UDC). The methodology outlined in the Washington State Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual requires examination of the three parameters for a positive wetland determination: hydric soils, hydrophytic vegetation, and hydrology. For an area to qualify as ajurisdictional wetland it must have a positive indicator from all three parameters. All wetlands identified using this methodology may be federally regulated, regardless of size. The subject parcel was initially examined to identify plant communities, potential wetlands, topographic features, hydrology sources, and drainage patterns. It was determined whether human impacts to the site would significantly alter the wetland. Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion: Wetland plant species must, under normal circumstances, constitute greater than 50% of the total vegetation present to meet the qualification as a site dominated by hydrophytic vegetation. Dominance of plant species is determined by calculating actual aerial cover within a 30-foot radius for trees, a 10- foot radius for shrubs, and a 6-foot radius for the herbaceous layer at each data point. Commonly occurring plant species have been rated by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFW) National List of Plant Species That Occur in Wetlands: Northwest (Region 9), as to their frequency of occurrence in wetlands and non-wetlands. During the fieldwork, each species was recorded and given a rating based on indicator status and percent cover. Hydrophytic Soil Criterion: A hydric soil is a soil that forms under conditions of saturation, flooding, or ponding lasting long enough during the growing season to result in an anaerobic upper layer (USDA Soil Conservation Service, 1987). Hydric soils favor the growth and regeneration ofhydrophytic vegetation. The indicators for this type of soil include low chroma, mottles, gleying, and high organic content within the upper 32 inches of the soil profile. Holes were dug on the site and soil colors (including value and chroma) were recorded in the top 16 inches. Soil colors were analyzed using the Munsell Color Charts (1992). Wetland Hydrology Criterion: Wetland hydrology is defined in the Washington State Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual as "areas that are periodically inundated or have soils saturated to the surface at some time during the growing season." Areas must have seasonally inundated or saturated soil at least 12.5% of the growing season (20 days out of258 days). The growing season is described in Jefferson County by the . . Jefferson County Soil Survey as March 12 to November 25. The growing season can also be defined by soil temperature at 19.7 inches below the soil surface being higher than biological 0 (50C or 400F). Indicators of hydrology include visual observation of inundation or soil saturation, water-stained leaves, cracking of the soil surface, oxidized root channels, and/or sediment deposits. Positive signs of hydrology are often absent during the summer and fall months but can be inferred if there are positive indicators of hydric soil and hydrophytic vegetation. Categorization Wetland categorization was determined using the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) Wetland Rating System, Western Washington (publication #93-74 August 1993), which assigns a numerical value to any given wetland according to wetland size, quality of surrounding buffers, vegetation diversity, wetland types, and habitat value. Wetlands are rated as entire systems and quite often exceed project boundaries. Ratings range from Category I, (pristine and rare critical areas), to Category IV, (degraded or isolated wetlands). Buffers assigned are based on the degree of protection the wetlands require. Determining Wetland Edges Wetland edges were determined by establishing pairs of data points: one within the wetland which contains positive indicators of all three of the wetland requirements: soils, hydrology, and vegetation, and another data point outside the wetland, where one or all of the requirements were not present. The wetland edge is flagged between the pairs of points at intervals of 20 to 40 feet. Wetland Delineation Methodology Plant Community Assessment: At each Data Point the dominant plant species within the tree, shrub, and herb stratum were identified according to Flora of the Pacific Northwest (Hitchcock and Cronquist 1973) and recorded. The estimated percent aerial cover and the indicator status were also recorded. It was then determined whether the hydrophytic vegetation criteria was met. When 50% or greater of the dominant species have an indicator status ofOBL (Obligate wetland species), FACW (Facultative wet wetland species), F AC (Facultative wetland species), the vegetation is considered hydrophytic. Outside the wetland, upland species have an indicator status ofFACU (Facultative upland species), UPL (Obligate upland species), and NI (No Indicator Status). Characterization of Soils: At each Data Point, a hole 16 to 18 inches in depth was dug. Existing perk holes were examined when present. Soil characteristics (matrix color, presence of mottles, etc.) were examined and recorded. It was then determined whether the hydric soil criterion was met. Determination of Hydrology Criterion: At each Data Point the presence ponding, depth of water within the soil pits, soil saturation, or other hydrological field indicators was recorded. It was then determined whether the wetland hydrology criterion was met. Seasonal wetlands that are dry during the summer months were analyzed using historical maps and evaluating the soils and plant communities. If)) 'E~ 1IE"'llf\fr1L~",lf) '~I/A 'Lfll\V\[AII)J IHftHSlw 1!~ln' 11rn . . Wetland Rating Field Data Form Backgro~nd Information: Name of Rater: Dixie L1ewellin Affiliation: ~Wetland Resources. Inc. Name of Wetland (if known):Parcel #902 264 042 Between West Uncas ans Highyway 101 Government Jurisdiction of Wetland Jefferson County, Washington State Deparment of Ecology Location: Section:26 Township:29N Range: 2W Sources of Information: (Check all sources that apply) Site Visit: X USGS Topo Map: X NWI Map: X Aerial Photo: X Soli Survey: X Other: X DescribeJefferson County Critical Areas Map 1994, 2000 and 200S When the Field Data Form is Complete Enter Category Here: l.\j !l~ Date:February 19, '2007 ii il ..\\. il.\l (7G,:'l If'\,\ il \, tj\tY Q1. High Quality Natural Wetland 22 Points CATEGORY tl'" tlrc1~ , t.Jk " nswers la. Human caused disturbances Is there significant evidence of human-caused changes to topography or hydrology Or the wetland as incicated by any of the following conditions? Consider only changes that may changes that may have taken place in the last 5 decades. The impacts of changes done earlier have propably been stabilized and the wetland ecosystems will be close to reaching some new equilibrium that may represent a high quality wetland. la.l Upland watershed> 12% impervious Yes: go to Q.2 la.2 Wetland is ditched and water flow is not obstructed Yes: QO to Q.2 la.3 Wetland has been graded, filled, logged IYes: go to Q.2 la.4 Water in wetland is controlled by dikes, weirs, etc. Yes: go to Q.2 la.5 Wetland is grazed Yes: go to Q.2 la.6 Other indicators of disturbance (listed below) buffer is mowed, wetland drainage is blocked in ponds lb. Are there populations of non-native plants which are currently present, cover more that 10% of the wetland and appear to be invading native populations? Yes: go to Q.2 le. Is there evidence of human-caused disturbances which have visibly degraded runoff from roads or parking lots: presence or historic evidence of Yes: go to Q.2 waste dumps; oily sheens, the smell of organic chemicals, or livestock use. Briefly describe: No: Possible Cat. I Q.2. Irreplaceable Ecological Functions: Does the wetland have at least 1/4 acre of organic soils deeper than 16 inches and the wetland is relatively undisturbed: OR UNo to all: go to Q3) have a forested class greater that 1 acre; OR Yes: Go to 2b. have characteristics of an estuarine system; OR Yes: Go to 2c. have eel grass floatinq or non-floatinQ kelp beds? Yes: Go to 2d. 2a. BOgS and Fens Are any of the three follOWing conditions met for the area of organic soil? Yes: Category I 2a.l Are Sphagnum mosses a common ground cover (> 30%) and the cover of of invasive species (Table 3) less than 10%7 Is the area of sphagnum mosses and deep organic soils> 1/2 acre? Yes: Category II Is the area of sphagnum mosses and deep organic soils 1/4 to 1/2 acre? No: Go to 2a.3 2a.2 Is there an area of organic soil which has an emergent class with at least one species from Table 2, and a cover of invasive species < 10". Yes: Category I Is the area of herbaceous plant and deep organic soils> 1/2 acre? Yes: Category II No: Go to 2a.3 Is the area of herbaceous plant and deep organic soils 1/4 to> 1/2 acre? Yes: Category I 2a.3 Is the vegetation a mixture of only herbaceous plant and sphagnum mosses with no scrub/shrub or forest classes? Is the area of herbaceous plants, sphagnum, and deep organic soils> 1/2 acre' Yes: Category II Is the area of herbaceous plants, sphaQnum, and deep orQanic soils 1/4 to 1/2 acre? Q.2b Mature Forested Wetlands 2b.l Does 50%0f the cover of upper forest canopy consist of evergreen trees older than 80 years or deciduous trees older than 50 years? Yes: Category I Note: The size of trees is often not a measure of age, and size cannot be used as a surrogate for age. No: Go to 2b.2 2b.2 Does 50% of the cover of forest canopy consist of evergreen trees older than 50 years, AND is the structural diversity of the forest high as dharacterized by an additional layer of trees 20'-49' tall, shrubs 6'-20' tall and a herbaceous groundcover? Yes: Go to 2b.3 2b.3 Does <25% of the areal cover in the herbaceous I groundcover layer or shrub layer consist of exotic species? No: Go to Q.3 Yes: Category I Q.2c Estuarine Wetlands No: Go to Q.3 2c.lls the wetland listed as National Wildlife Refuge, National Park, National Estuary Reserve, Natural Area Preserve, State Park, or Scientific Reserves Yes: Category I designated under WAC 332-30-1517 No: GO to 2c.2 2e.2 Is the wetland> 5 acres Note: If an area contains patches of salt tolerant vegetation that are Yes: Go to 2c.3 l)less than 600 feet apart and that are separated by mudflats that go dry on a Mean Low Tide, OR 2) separated by tidal channels that are less than 100 feet wide; all the vegetated areas are to be considered together in the wetland area OR is the wetland 1-5 acres; OR is the wetland < 1 acre 2C.3 Does the wetland meet at least 3 of the following 4 criteria: Yes: Go to 2c.4 - Minimum existing evidence of human related disturbance such as diking, ditching, filling, cultivation, grazing or the presence of non-native plant specis: Yes: Category I -Surface water connection with tidal saltwater of tidal freshwater; No: Category II -At least 7516 of the wetland has a 100' buffer of ungrazed pasture, open water, shrub, or forest Yes: Category II -Has at least 3 of the following features: low marsh; high marsh; tidal channels;lagoon(s) woddy debris; or contiguous freshwater wetland 2c.4 Does the wetland meet all of the four criteria under 2c. 3? (above)? Yes: Category II Q2.d Eelgrass and Kelp Beds 2d.l Are eelgrass beds present? No: Category III 2d.2 Are their floating or non-floating kelp beds present with greater than 50% macro-algal cover in the month of August or September? No: GO to 2d,2 Yes: Category I Q.3 Category IV Wetlands 3a. Is the wetland :Iess than I acre AND hydrologically isolated, AND comprised of one vegeted class that is dominated by one species from Table 3 or 4 Yes: Category IV rNo: go to 3b, 3b. Is the wetland: less than 2 acres AND hydrologically isolated, with one vegetated c1ass,and > to% areal cover in any combination of species from Table 3. Yes: Category IV INo: go to 3c. 3e. Is the wetland excavated from upland AND a pond smaller than 1 acre without a surface water connection to streams, rivers, lakes, or Yes: Category IV other wetlands and has <0.1 acre of vegetation INo: go to QA Q4. Significant Habitat Value Answer all questions and enter data requested Acres Points 4a. Total Wetland Area >200 6 Estimate area, select from choices in the near-right column and score in the far column: r 40-200 S 10-40 4 Enter acreage of wetland here: >40 acres, and source:Field measurement from Critical Area Maps S-10 3 1-S 2 0.1-1 1 4b. Wietland Classes: Circle the wetland classes below that qualify: <0.1 0 Open Water: if the areas of open water is > 1/4 acre tI of classes Aquatic Beds: if the area of aquatic beds is > 1/4 acre Points Emergent: if the area of emergent class is > 1/4 acre I 1 0 Scrub-Shrub: if the area of scrub-shrub class is > 1/4 acre 2 3 Forested: if the area of forested class is > 1/4 acre 3 6 Add the number of wetland classes, above, that qualify, and then score according to 4 8 the col~mns at riQht. e.Q. 4 classes + 8 DOlnts. S ,...,., 10 !tHH1~H\\' j:tHlNWOCO 5 o 4c. Plant Species Diversity For each wetland class (below) that qualifies in 4b. count the number of different plant species you can find that cover more that 5% of the ground. You do not have to name them. Class #Species Points Class #Species Points Aquatic Bed 1 0 Scrub -Shrub 1 0 2 1 2 1 3 2 3-4 2 >3 3 >4 3 Emergent 1 0 Forested 4 0 2-3 1 2 1 I 4-5 2 I 3-4 2 >5 3 >4 3 4d. Structural Diversity If the wetland has a forested class, add 1 point if each of the following classes is present within the foreseted class and is larger than 1/4 acre: Trees> 50'tall Yes 1 Trees 20' to 49' Yes 1 Shrubs Yes 1 Herbaceous ground cover I Yes 1 Also add one point if there is any 'open water. or 'aquatic bed' class immediately next to the forested area (Le.. There is no scrub/shrub or emeraent veaetation between them) I Yes 1 4e. Interspersion Between Wetland Classes High 5 Moderate 3 Law r 1 None 0 4f. Habitat Features Answer question belaw and apply score to the right: Is there evidence that the open or standing water was caused by beavers? Yes 2 Is a heron rookery located within 300'7 Yes 1 Are raptor nests located within 300' Yes 1 Are there at least 3 standing dead trees (snags) per acre greater than 10' at (DBH)? In nearby forest island Yes r 1 Are there at least 3 downed logs per acre with a diameter >6' for at least 10' in len9th? Yes 1 Are there areas within the wetland that are ponded for at least 4 months out of the year, and the wetland has not Qualified as havina an aDen water class in Question 4b,> Yes I 2 4g. Connection to Streams (Score one answer only) 4g.1 Does the wetland provide habitat for fish at any time of the year AND does it have a perennial surface water connection to a fish bearing stream> Yes 6 4g.2 Does the wetland provide fish habitat seasonally AND does it have a seasonal surface water connection to a fish bearing stream? I Yes 4 4g.3 Does the wetland function to export organic matter through a surface water connection at all times of the year to a perennial stream? Yes 4 4g.4 Does the wetland function to export organic matter through a surface water connection to a stream on a seasonal basis? Yes 2 4h. Buffers Score the existing buffer on a scale of 1-5 based on the following descriptions. If the conditions of the buffers do not exactly match the description, score either a point higher or lower depending on whether the buffers are less or more degraded. Forest, scrub, native grassland or open water buffers are present for more than 1 00' around 9596 of the circumference Score 5 Forest, scrub, native grasslands or open water buffers wider than 100' for more than 1/2 of the wetland circumference, or a forest, scrub grassland, or open water buffer for more than 50' around 9596 of the circumference Score 3 Forest, scrub, native grassland or open water buffers wider than 100' for more than 1/4 of the wetland circumference, or a forest, scrub, native grassland, or open water buffers wider than 50' for more than 1/2 of the wetland circumference Score 2 No roads, buildings or paved areas within 100' of the wetland for more than 9596 of the wetland circumference Score r 2 No roads, buildings or paved areas within 25" of the wetland for more than 9596 of the circumference, or no roads buildings or paved areas within 50' of the wetland for more than 1/2 of the wetland circumference Score 1 Paved areas, industrial areas or residential construction (with less than 50' between houses) are less than 25 feet from the wetland for more than 9S96 of the circumference of the wetland Score 0 41. Connection to other habitat areas: Select the description which best matches the site being evaluated. Is the wetland connected to, or part of, a riparian corridor at least 100' wide connecting two or more wetland; or, is there an upland YES=5 connection present> 1 00' wide with good forest or shrub cover (>2596 cover) connecting it with a Significant Habitat Area? YES=3 Is the wetland connected to any other Habitat Area with eight 1.) a forested/shrub corridor< 100' wide, or 2.) a corridor that is > 100' wide but has a low vegetative cover less that 6' in height? IYES- 3 Is the wetland connected to, or part of, a riparian corridor between 50-100' wide with a scrub/shrub or forest cover connected to other wetlands; YES= 1 Is the wetland connected to any other Habit Area with narrow corridor (< 1 00') of low vegetation (<6' in height)? Is the wetland and its buffer (if the buffer is less that 50' wide) completely isolated by development (urban, residential with a density greater YES=O that 2/acre, or industrial)? Total Score Q,4 4a, Through 4i, IYes: Category II No= Category III 22 points IRI~:( 'lE1PVIE[)2 Is the total greater than or equal to 22 points? "\ n ~ !!INn nr~n . . 2 2 1 1 2 4 2 3 . . Routine Wetland Determination DATA FORM 1 (Revised) WA State Wetland Delineation Manual or 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual) Project/Site: 1450 West Uncas Road (easement) Port Townsend WA Date: 2007/02/19 Applicant/owner: Kateen Fenter Parcel # 902 264 042 County: Jefferson Investigator(s): Dixie L1ewellin, Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc. State: WA SIT/R: S261T29N/2W Do normal circumstances exist on the site? [gI Yes DNo Community 10: Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? DYes [gI No Transect 10: Is the area a potential problem area? DYes [gI No Plot 10: DP 1 Explanation of atypical or problem area: VEGETATION (For *strata, indicate T = tree; S = shrub; H = herb; V = vine) Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Juncus effusus H 90 FACW Holcus lanatus H 10 FAC HYDROPHYTIC VEGETATION INDICATORS: % of dominants OBL, FACW, & FAC: 100% Check all indicators that apply and explain below: [gI Visual observation of plant species growing in D Physiological/reproductive adaptations areas of prolonged inundation/saturation [gI Wetland plant database D Morphological adaptations [gI Personal knowledge of regional plant communities D Technical Literature D Other (explain) Hydrophytic vegetation present? [gI Yes DNo Rationale for decision/Remarks: Within lowest elevation and dominated by common rush. HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? [gI Yes DNo Water Marks: DYes [gI No Sediment Deposits: DYes DNo on Based on: [gI Soil temp (record temp) 43.6 Drift Lines: DYes [gI No Drainage Patterns: [gI Yes DNo D Other (explain) season Depth of inundation: o inches Oxidized Root (live roots) Local Soil Survey: [gI Yes DNo Channels <12in.: Dyes [gI No Depth to free water in pit: 2 inches FAC Neutral: DYes [gI No Water-stained Leaves: DYes [gI No Depth to saturated soil: surface Check all that apply & explain below: Other (explain): f~ IEt'lHl\~18~ [)) D Stream, lake or gage data D Aerial photographs \ A~ ".4- A, JI [gI Other Wetland shown on Jefferson Map h ,- ,~, ,)~, Wetland hydrology present? [gI Yes D No Rationale for decision/remarks: Water saturated at surface and in test pit. l ii' \\ "I i, mH~ dl'tl , ! "", ,> n" . . SOilS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase) : Bh Belfastsilt loam Drainage Class: IIw-3 slopes Field observations confirm mapped type? IZI Yes D No Taxonomy (subarouo Typic Udifluvents Profile Description Depth Matrix color Mottle colors Mottle abundance Texture, concretions, Drawing of soil profile (inches) Horizon (Munsell moist) (Munsell moist) size and contrast structure, etc. (match descriotion) o - 12" 10VR 4/1 10VR 5/8 Very Abundant Loamy sandy Hydric Soil Indicators: (check all that apply) 181 Histosol D Matrix chroma ~ 2 with mottles D Histic Epipedon D Mg or Fe Concretions D Sulfidic Odor D High Organic Content in Surface Layer of Sandy Soils D Aquic Moisture Regime D Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils D Reducing Conditions 181 Listed on National/Local Hydric Soils List 181 Gleyed or Low-Chroma (=1) matrix D Other (explain in remarks) Hydric soils present? 181 Ves DNo Rationale for decision/Remarks: Soil very heavy and wet. listed as hydric soil on Jefferson County list. Wetland Determination Hydrophytic vegetation present? 181 Ves DNo Hydric soils present? 181 Ves DNo Wetland hydrology present? 181 Ves DNo Is the samplinQ point within a wetland? 181 Ves DNo RationalelRemarks: This area is within the area that drains to salmon bearing streams (Snow and Salmon Creeks) and eventually to Discovery Bav. . . NOTES: Revised 4/97 ! [.....J> !G' (, 1(f~'.' \~'~ (1T.:f '\..f II \ \-:\. LC1'\ L .Ail \\.[;1 Ii n ljt'.ll II \ it .. Routine Wetland Determination DATA FORM 1 (Revised) WA State Wetland Delineation Manual or 1987 COrDS Wetland Delineation Manual) Project/Site: 1450 West Uncas Road (easement) Port Townsend WA Date: 2007/02/19 Applicant/owner: Kateen Fenter Parcel # 902 264 042 County: Jefferson Investigator(s}: Dixie Uewellin, Olympic Wetland Resources, Inc. State: WA SfT/R: S26fT29N/2W Do normal circumstances exist on the site? IZI Ves DNo Community ID: Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? DVes IZI No Transect 10: Is the area a potential problem area? DVes IZI No Plot 10: DP2 Explanation of atypical or problem area: VEGETATION (For *strata, indicate T = tree; S = shrub; H = herb; V = vine) Dominant Plant Species *Stratum % cover Indicator Dominant Plant Soecies *Stratum % cover Indicator Festuca arundinacea H 90 FAC- Elytrigiria repens H 10 FAC- HYDROPHYTIC VEGETATION INDICATORS: % of dominants OBL, FACW, & FAC: 100% Check all indicators that apply and explain below: IZI Visual observation of plant species growing in o Physiological/reproductive adaptations areas of prolonged inundation/saturation IZI Wetland plant database o Morphological adaptations IZI Personal knowledge of regional plant communities o Technical Literature o Other (explain) Hydrophytic vegetation present? IZI Ves DNo Rationale for decision/Remarks: Within lowest elevation and dominated by common rush. HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? IZI Ves DNo Water Marks: DVes IZI No Sediment Deposits: 0 Ves DNo on Based on: IZI Soil temp (record temp) 43.6 Drift Lines: DVes IZI No Drainage Patterns: IZI Ves DNo o Other (exolain) season Depth of inundation: o inches Oxidized Root (live roots) Local Soil Survey: IZI Ves DNo Channels <12in.: 0 Ves IZI No Depth to free water in pit: o inches FAC Neutral: DVes IZI No Water-stained Leaves: DVes IZI No Depth to saturated soil: none Check all that apply & explain below: Other (explain): '~lb)t1]E1l\\ lt~)\ )) o Stream, lake or gage data o Aerial photographs IZI Other Wetland shown on Jefferson Map Wetland hydrology present? o Ves IZI No IfP"'" 1:\1 in:'! Rationale for decision/remarks: Very slighly upslope from wetland. :rn:M!' SOILS , Map Unit Name (Series and Phase) : Bh Belfastsilt loam Drainage Class: IIw-3 slopes Field observations confirm mapped type? [gI Yes D No Taxonomv(subarouc Typic Udifluvents Profile Descriotion Depth Matrix color Mottle colors Mottle abundance Texture, concretions, Drawing of soil profile (inches) Horizon (Munsell moist) (Munsell moist) size and contrast structure, etc. (match descriotion) 0-4" 10YR 4/3 Loamy sandy 4" to 16" 1 OYR 4~ 10YR 4/6 Large mottles Clay and loamy sand Hydric Soil Indicators: (check all that apply) [81 Histosol o Matrix chroma :5; 2 with mottles o Histic Epipedon o Mg or Fe Concretions o Sulfidic Odor o High Organic Content in Surface Layer of Sandy Soils o Aquic Moisture Regime o Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils o Reducing Conditions [81 Listed on National/Local Hydric Soils List [81 Gleyed or Low-Chroma (=1) matrix o Other (exolain in remarks) Hydric soils present? 111 Yes '%-No Rationale for decision/Remarks: Soil very heavy and wet, listed as hydric soil on Jefferson County list. Wetland Determination Hydrophytic vegetation present? [81 Yes ONo Hydric soils present? ~Yes ~No Wetland hydrology present? o Yes [81 No Is the samolina ooint within a wetland? o Yes [81 No Rationale/Remarks: This data point is slightly upslope and had no hydrology. Where the vegetation is mostly grazed and not a strong indicator then hvdroloav and soils are more closely observed. There was no hydrology in this soil test pit. " NOTES: Revised 4/97 10,' '[C'I (l'~ 1B'.r\nL~ iT \)) It"- JlA " LA.. l ~11( . \1 ID