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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260709_PLN1308_Wetland Survey 1 RESOURCES ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING WETLAND REPORT FOR QUAILRIDGE AmNGTON, WA Wetland Resources, Inc. Project #24172 Prepared By Wetland Resources, Inc. 9505 19th Avenue SE, Suite 106 Everett, WA 98208 (425) 337-3174 Prepared For KJR Family LLC 1831 Colby Avenue Everett, WA 98201 June 24, 2026 SITE DESCRIPTION The 13-acre subject parcel(01052300099900)is located in the city limits of Arlington,Washington. The Public Land Survey System (PLSS) locator for the property is Section 24, Township 31N, Range 5E, W.M. The property is located on a ridge, dividing it into two drainage basins. The western portion of the property is located within the Armstrong Creek-Stillaguamish River Sub- basin, while the eastern portion is located within the Lower South Fork Stillaguamish River Sub- basin. Both sub-basins contribute to the Stillaguamish watershed,Water Resources Inventory Area (WRIA) 5. Or Figure 1 —Aerial view of the subject property The site was set aside as future development tract as part of the plat of Quail Ridge, which was developed in Snohomish County prior to annexation into Arlington. The tract includes undeveloped, forested areas east and west of the previously developed residential lots. Canopy cover on site includes primarily red alder(Alms rubra)and some interspersed conifer trees,including western red cedar (Thuja plicata) and western hemlock (Tsuga heteroplglla). The understory consists of salmonberry(Rubus spectabilis), Himalayan blackberry(Rubus anneniacus), and western sword fern (Polystichum munitum). The topography of the site is varied,with ridges generally oriented northwest- southeast. Surrounding land use is generally low density residential, or undeveloped forest. The wetland and stream boundaries, classifications, and buffers were previously approved as part of the Quail Ridge development (Snohomish County Project File Number 01-113404). Two Quail Ridge 1 Wetland Report WRI#24172 June 24, 2026 wetlands (Wetlands A and B), and one stream (Stream A) are located on the site. Wetlands A and B are classified as Category 3 wetlands with 50-foot buffers. Stream A is classified as a Type 4 Stream with a 50-foot buffer. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant is proposing a short plat within the future development tract,creating two residential lots and one tract. Drainfields for the new homes will be located in the forested area west of the existing homes. Septic transport lines are required to cross under Wetland B and its buffer to connect to the new drainfields. This work is proposed through directional boring,which will avoid critical area and buffer impacts. No temporary or permanent impacts are proposed, so no mitigation or restoration is required. USE OF THIS REPORT This report is based largely on readily observable conditions and, to a lesser extent, on readily ascertainable conditions. No attempt has been made to determine hidden or concealed conditions. The laws applicable to critical areas are subject to varying interpretations and may be changed at any time by the courts or legislative bodies. This report is intended to provide information deemed relevant in the applicant's attempt to comply with the laws now in effect. The work for this report has conformed to the standard of cares employed by wetland ecologists. No other representation or warranty is made concerning the work or this report and any implied representation or warranty is disclaimed. Wetland Resources, Inc. Anders NVennstig John Laufenberg, PWS Associate Ecologist Principal Ecologist Quail Ridge 2 Wetland Report WRI#24172 ,June 24, 2026 W LO Z W z O. r LO Z H O ~ W w- Oa p � Z / w CX z 0 0 Z Q M / Q Z 00 uw i / LL z / O / O z w OQLL m LL _j Z (n Qwm � o Owz oL / � W UW � c� Q wZ m ry rna WZ)LIJ +n QO Um 1 L � z � OZ) w � wm 0 ULO ,ice co co ---------- z O � wm