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06-102801CITY OF FEDERAL WAY WETLANDS CONSULTANT AUTHORIZATION FORM Date: June 7, 2006 City: City of Federal Way Department of Community Development Services PO Box 9718 Federal Way, WA 98063-9718 Consultant: Sheldon Associates Attn: Dyanne Sheldon 5031 University way NE, Suite Seattle, WA 98105 Project: Joseph Pircey Site; 803 South 348' Street File No.: 06-102801 Project Proponent: Joe Pircey 3319 East 112th Street Tacoma, WA 98446 Project Planner: Greg Fewins, Deputy Director (253-835-2611) Documents Provided: • February 18, 2006 `Wetland Verification Report for the Joseph Pircey Site @ Federal Way' prepared by John Comis Associates, Inc. (300' search range) • February 21, 2005 `Wetland Verification for the Joseph Pircey Site @ Federal Way' prepared by John Comis Associates, Inc. (narrower 150' search range- report provided for information only) Task Scope: Background: Wetland reconnaissance conducted to verify the presence of wetlands within 300 feet of the subject property for purposes of marketing the property for sale. Conduct site visit and verify validity of the wetland report against Federal Way City Code definition and methodology for delineating wetlands. Prepare a summary report of findings. Task Cost: Not to exceed $ without a prior written amendment to this Task Authorization. Doc. I.D. Acceptance: City of Federal Way (Planner) (Consultant) (Project Proponent) Date Date Date Doc. I.D. C<o� /62�C�1 -coo RECEIVIt �� 0 6 2006 JOHN COMIS ASSOCIATES �l�y QF FEp��L or Wetlands, Streams, & Miti ation Designs since 19 G aFp7WA, 222 East 26th Street, #103 Tacoma, WA 98421 Office: (253) 272-6808 Fax: (253) 272-6807 Mobile: (253) 686-4007 E-mail: icomis@,johncomisassociates.com February 21, 2005. Joseph (Joe) Pircey, Property Owner 3319 E. 112th Street Tacoma, WA 98446 Phone: 253-237-9747 Subject: Wetland Verification for the Joseph Pircey Site (5),, Federal Way, located at 803 S. 348th Street, Tax Parcel No. 2021049087, situated in the SE %a of Section 20- T21N-R4E, W.M., Federal Way, WA To Whom It May Concern: In response to your request, John Comis Associates (JCA) conducted an onsite investigation on February 1, 2005 to verify the presence or absence of regulated wetlands that may be within the subject property or on adjacent offsite properties (see enclosed maps for site specific information including locations and test results). The field investigation was limited to a determination of "regulated wetlands" on the site, or within 150 feet i of the site boundary. The identification of wetlands was based on the current 1997 Washington State Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual. This methodology was consistent with methods used by the 1987 Cor s o En ineer�s Wetland Delineation Manual. The identification of "regulated wetlands" was also made in accordance with the City of Federal Way Critical Areas Regulations. This work included a routine onsite determination for any wetlands that may be found within or adjacent to this site. The Field Note Sketch Map (FNSM) by JCA shows the locations of sample test plots that were dug by hand to analyze the vegetation, soils and hydrology conditions that exist at these representative locations. We also examined the adjacent offsite area to the west within the grove of cottonwood trees to determine if any wetland(s) may exist within that area with buffers that may extend into the subject site. The 150-foot distance is the standard buffer width for the highest rated Class 1 wetland. This represents a reasonable distance from which a "regulated activity" should not impact a "regulated wetland" (per City of Federal Way Critical Areas Regulations (definitions, exemptions and buffers). John Comis Associates Date 12/20/05 Page 1 of 3 The sample test plots are marked and flagged by JCA. These locations are numbered as shown on the FNSM and flagged with blue and green colored ribbons tied to wooden stakes or vegetation. The wetland verification included evaluation of possible wetlands that may be present within or along the western site boundary as indicated by wetland field indicators including some hydrophytic vegetation, marginal hydric soils and possible saturation or inundation. The evaluation of possible wetlands is also based on current City of Federal Way critical area regulations. The scope of work included review of available map information showing onsite and offsite conditions within the subject property such as the soils survey map (Figure 3). We also examined the adjacent depression along the southwestern property line. We examined conditions at this time within possible wetland area as indicated on the County's "Wetland Indicator Mapping" (Figure 2). We examined offsite areas adjacent to the west side of the site within the forested cottonwood area to determine if sufficient field indicators are present to meet all 3-parameters for a positive wetland determination: hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils and hydrology (inundation and/or saturation). Findings • NO onsite or adjacent offsite wetlands are found within the subject property. OR The "non -wetland" determination is based on a lack of hydrology found within 3 test holes that we dug in the lower parts of the onsite and offsite depression (see Field Note Sketch Map, Figure 4, by JCA dated 2/l/05 for locations and notes). • Test plot #2 (TP2) is dug offsite in what appears to be the lowest part of the natural topographic depression (see Field Notes, Figure 4a and 4b, by JCA dated 2/1/05). • The soils in the lower parts of the depression (the adjacent offsite area) appear to be a "Everett-Alderwood" series gravelly sandy loam (EwC) and not the "Seattle Muck" as indicated on the Soils Survey Map as shown by the Soils Survey Map (Figure 3). • The surrounding area, including the onsite portion of the lobe of possible wetland at the southwestern part of the site, appears to have a soil type that matches the description of the "Everett-Alderwood" series (see field note data on Figure 4b). • Potential wetland areas along the western boundary of the site were examined by JCA at this time and found to all be non -wetland (see our Field Note Sketch Map, Figure 4a, for locations and Figure 4b for test plot results for TP1, TP2 and TP3). Please note that this work did not include a detailed land survey. Locations are approximate (but accurate) based on our hip -chain measurements from the front of the property. If additional work is requested by the Client or required for regulatory agency review(s), this can be prepared only after additional work is authorized by the client. Disclaimer Please be advised that John Comis Associates (JCA) has provided professional services that are in accordance with the degree of care and skill generally accepted in the John Comis Associates Date 12/20/05 Page 2 of 3 performance of this environmental evaluation. Wetland determinations and/or delineations, classifications, ratings and other analysis should be reviewed and approved by the agency with permitting authority (City of Federal Way) and potentially other agencies with regulatory authority prior to extensive site design or development. No warranties are expressed or implied by this study until approved by the appropriate resource and permitting agencies. This report is submitted for your information and use. The findings expressed in this report are based on my field investigations, best available data, and professional judgment. If you have any questions regarding this information or my findings, please call me at the above listed numbers. Thank you in advance for allowing we to assist you in the evaluation of this site. If we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerel J G. Comis, WS etlands Specialist File: \BCRA@FedWayRpt2.doc (JCA Job#050128) Enclosures: 1. Vicinity Map (Thomas Brothers, 2004) 2. Aerial Photo Map (King County GIS, 2005) 3. Soils Survey Map (USDA-SCS, 1979) 4a. Field Note Sketch Map (by JCA, 2005) 4b. Field Notes (by JCA, 2005) John Comis Associates Date 12/20/05 Page 3 of 3 cli u7 5 LO � 36 TH SVT �} �ss5fsr s LL V,�`AY c9�s::..:i�: ___••... !. -.- .- - ..._:.�: c.:�..a�c' 1S 36ZH0� T c LEGEND for Figure 1: + Yellow' = project site • Tax Parcel No. 2021049087 • Site Address: 803 S. 348"' Street, Federal Way, WA 98003 • Site Location: situated in the SW %a of the SE '/< of Section 20-T21N-R4E, W.M., City of Federal Way, King County, Washington Map_ Source: Thomas Brothers Road Atlas, 2004 (panel 774/775). 0 SST Vi CI 14 IT T MAP tFiq JOHN COMIS ASSOCIATES : Wedwds, H000lains, "nape . s•x rw .�'J AVUAL R401rU MAP Ohl Fig'. JOHN NITS ASSOCIATES 2w Wetlands, floodpWns, "nags LEGEND for Figure 3: ti .' - '• "` [Soils mapped in the project site by King County Soil Survey] �,; ir' " Po• ,., EwC = Everett-Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 6-15% slopes Sk = Seattle muck, flat <1%slopes (hydric) [Inclusions of other soils may be found in the Sk -map unit]., <30% Tu = Tukwila muck * r a <30% Sm = Shalcar muck * _ ■ ■ <15% Bh = Bellingham silt loam, flat <1% slopes (hydric) * ". <15% No = Norma fine sandy loam, flat -concave (hydric) [Other soils shown on the map in this vicinity] Ev13= Everett gravelly sandy loam, 0-5% slopes " No = Norma fine sandy loam, flat -concave (hydric) * Note: H dric soil r _ y s are based on the list per "Hydric Soils of King County" � by NRCS. Inclusions of other soil types may occur within a map unit. See King County Soil Survey report for soil descriptions. r ■ Map Source: a portion of sheet 15, Soil Survey of King County, USDA Soil Conservation Service, November 1973. Ur t7v gpe, Ewc Ik - + r= R r • ■ Y �J- _;6 - ■ ■ r ap a lF[ s ■ ■ ■ 4501 S SuOLVE-Y 14AP H . S Fig: J� N COMIS ASSOCIATES Wetlands, floodplafns, Drainage P. Nk wa 8 S i -i - z" � � S"�t. �I _� •sue; l.p OW -A- , # . . OL 1V IQA ya 6-1 6rp Q 1 rNk 4- w _- /"� S I I NO V .� A'� FAG. 4-6 �,,a, per- PIS Ur ' q �Iww Technical Memorandum To: Greg Fewins, Deputy Director, Community Development Services Planning Division, City of Federal Way 10230NE Poiuls Diioe From: Suzanne Bagshaw, Wetland Fcologist, Otak, Inc. Suite 400 Stephanie Smith, Field Technician, Otak, Inc. Kirhlaud, WA 98033 Phone C425) 822-4446 Fax (425) 827-9377 Copies: Date: Subject: Project No.: September 29, 2006 Joseph Pircey Property Sensitive Areas Assessment and Reviev of Wetland Verification Reports by John Corms Associates 30879H As requested by the City of federal Way, on August 30, 2006 Suzanne Bagshaw and Stephanie Smith conducted a field visit to the Pircey property located at 803 South 348`h Street in Federal Way, Washington. The purpose of the site visit was to determine whether jurisdictional wetlands or streams arc located within approximately 300 feet of the subject property, and to evaluate the wetland verification reports by John Comets Associates aCA) listed below for consistency with Federal Way City Code. 'Towards that end, we reviewed the following documents: • Wetland Verification for the Joseph Pircey Site @ federal Way by John G. Corms of John Corms Associates, dated February 21, 2005; stamped Received by the City of Federal Way Building Dept. June 6, 2006; • Wetland Verification for the Joseph Pircey Site @ Federal Way by John G. Corms of John Corms Associates, dated February 18, 2006; stamped Received by the City of Federal Way Building Dept. June 6, 2006; • 'United States Department of Agriculture, Washington Soil Survey Reports, http-.//www.or.arcs.usda.gov/pnw_soil/wa_reports.html, September 14, 2006; and • Federal Way City Code (FWCC). Summary: As required by FWCC 22-1 (Wetland Definition), John Corns Associates QCA) followed methodology specified in the March 1997 Washington Slate WY tlands Identification and Delineation 1vlanual (Department of Ecology publication No. 96-94) to identify wetlands. We agree with the conclusions of the JCA wetland reports that there are no jurisdictional wetlands on the subject property or within approximately 100 feet offsitc to the west or south. K:\project\30800\30879I-I\Repores\Pircev093606M doc City of Federal Way Page 2 Sensitive Areas Assessment for Joseph Pircey Properly September 29, 2006 • More information will be required regarding the sizes, ratings, and locations relative to the subject property of the wetland associated with the stream and the western wetland south of the old stormwater pond. • We located a wetland that was not identified in the JCA reports. This additional wetland is located approximately 150-200 feet southwest of the subject property (Otak'IP 6). More information regarding the size and rating of this wetland and its location relative to the subject property will be required. • It appears that the section of the drainage course that satisfies PWCC criteria for a regulated stream begins north (upstream) of location identified in the JCA reports - at approximately 70 feet southwest of the subject parcel instead of 230 feet. We also located a drainage ditch along the western boundary of the subject property that was not identified in the JCA reports. The ditch may be connected to the stream, and so it may also be jurisdictional. In order to determine the extent and location of the jurisdictional stream, more information will be required regarding the connectivity of surface flow through the ditch -Swale -stream system during the rainy season. • With the exception of the old stormwater pond, wetlands located west or south of the subject parcel are likely to be rated as Category I either because they are part of the large Category I wetland located in West Hylebos Wetlands State Park (Federal Way Wetland Inventory # 20-21- 4-121), or because they arc hydrologically and/or functionally associated with that wetland (FWCC 22-1). Category I Wetlands have a 200-foot buffer LTWCC 22-1357(b)(1)]. ■ Any regulated stream located west or south of the subject parcel is likely to berated as a Major Stream because it is likely to be a tributary to I iylebos Creels which is salmon -bearing (FWCC 22-1). Major streams have a 100-foot buffer (FWCC 22-1306(a)(1)]. Results of the Site Visit and Review of the JCA Wetland and Stream Verification Reports The Pircey property is located at 803 South 348`h Street. Two houses and associated small outbuildings are located on site. West..Hylebos Wetlands State Park is located diagonally southwest from the southwest property corner. John Comis Associates performed two visits to the Pircey property on February 1, 2005 and January 14, 2006. They followed methodology specified in the March 1997 Washin,gton .State Wetlands Identfcation anal Delineation Manual (Department of Ecology publication No. 96-94) to identify wetlands on the subject property and in areas adjacent to the south and west sides of the subject property. JCA used a hip -chain to measure distances to their test pits, therefore those distances are only approximations. Because the string lines are laid down as one walks over rough ground, scrambles over fallen trees, through dense vegetation, and around impenetrable vegetation, the lines arc not straight. As a result, actual distances arc likely to be shorter than those measured with a hip -chain. The longer the measured distance, the greater the inaccuracy of the hip -chain measurement. The two JCA wetland reports include data sheets for eight test pits (labeled JCA TP 1— 8 and a Field Note Sketch Map which shows the approximate locations of their test pits (see attached JCA Figure 6). During our site visit on August 30, 2006, we located all of the JCA test pit flags except K:\p roi ect\30800\3087914\ Reports \ Pircey09260OM.doc City of Federal Way Sensitise Areas Assessment for Joseph Pircey Properly Page 3 September 29, 2006 JCA TP 3, but we were able to identify its approximate location. We dug test pits at all of those locations and at other additional locations. Copies of our data sheets (Otak TP1 — 1138) are included at the end of this memorandum. The JCA reports conclude that there are no wetlands located on the subject property, within 220 feet west of the subject parcel, or within 300 feet southwest of the subject parcel. We disagree with these conclusions. We identified a non -jurisdictional wetland onsite, and an additional wetland located approximately 150-200 feet west southwest of the subject property (discussed in more detail below). The JCA reports identify two wetland areas approximately 220 feet west of the subject parcel, one of which appears to be an old storm -water detention pond located just south of S. 3481:" Street. '1he second wetland to the west is located south of the stormwater pond. The J CA reports also identify a wetland associated with the drainage course located approximately 300 feet southwest of the subject property. We agree with the characterizations of those wetlands; however more precise information regarding their locations relative to the subject property is required (see below). The JCA reports conclude that the drainage course which flows from north to south becomes a regulated stream at a point approximately 230 feet southwest of the subject parcel. We disagree with that conclusion. We found that the drainage course satisfies the criteria for a jurisdictional stream closer to the subject property —possibly as close as 70 feet (see below). We located a drainage ditch adjacent to the west side of the subject property that is not identified in the JCA reports. It is possible that the ditch night satisf r the criteria for a jurisdictional stream (sec below). Wetlands The JCA site visits were performed during the winter (February 2005 and January 2006). Although winter is a good season for obsenring hydrology, most herbaceous and deciduous species are dormant at that time. As a result, many herbaceous species were not present in the JCA sample plots. In addition, some indicators, such as oxidized rhizospheres, are absent when roots are not actively growing. Seasonal differences account for many of the specific differences between the JCA data sheets and the Otak data sheets. JCA TP 1 is the only test pit located on the subject property that is documented in the JCA reports. It is located in a low spot in the lawn near the southwest corner of the property (see attached copy of JCA Field Note Sketch Map Figure 6). We disagree with the JCA conclusion that JCA'11' 1 is upland. We agree that the sample area is dominated by hydrophytic vegetation, but we also found distinct mottles in a 2.5YR 6/2 sandy clay from 5-12 inches below the surface, and oxidized root channels above 12 inches (see the attached data sheet for Otak TP 1). As a result, Otak TP 1 satisfies all three criteria necessary for wetland determination. However, the area appears to be isolated and significantly smaller than 2,500 square feet, so the wetland is probably not jurisdictional under Federal Way City Code (FWCC 22-1). K:\proj ect\30800\30879 H\R eports \ pirc cy092606NLdoc City ofFederal Way Page 4 .Seiuidu AreasAcressment for josob Pircey Properly S'eptember 29, 2006 We agree with most of the JCA conclusions for the offsite test pits. We agree that JCA TP 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are upland plots because they do not satisfy all three criteria (hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil, and hydrology) required for wetland determination (see data sheets for Otak TP 3 — TP 5). Although JCA TP 7 and 8 are not wetland plots, they are associated with a seasonal stream (see stream section below). The JCA reports identified JCA TP 2 and 4 as upland plots in 2005, but identified them as very small isolated wetlands in 2006. Based on the dominance of vine maple (Acer cirdnatum, FAC-) and other non-hydrophytic species, we determined that both of these sample plots arc upland areas (see data sheets for Otak TP 2 and 8). JCA TP 2 appears to be associated with a seasonal stream, and JCA TP 4 appears to be associated with a ditch/drainage swale system which may be a jurisdictional stream (sec stream section below). We agree with the JCA conclusion that the old stormwater pond located west of the subject property (south of S.-348t' Street) is a wetland (see data sheet for Otak TP 7). We also located a wetland south of the storm pond. This forested wetland is dominated by alders (Alms rubra, F kQ, with salmonberry (Rubuseclabilis; FAC+) and slough sedge (Catvx obnupla, OBL) in the understory. This wetland is probably the western wetland identified in the JCA reports. We also located the stream -associated wedand that is identified in the )CA reports south of JCA TP 8 (south southwest of the subject property). The wetlands may or may not be located within 200 feet of the subject property —more accurate information is necessary. Although we did not delineate them, the wetlands, other than the stormwater pond, are likely to be hydrologically connected to the Category I wetland to the south. If so, they would also be rated as Category I. FWCC requires 200-foot buffers for Category I wetlands. Additional Wetland We located an additional wctland west southwest of JCA TP 2 (sec data sheet for Otak "11' 6). This wetland may be within 200 feet of the subject property. The scrub -shrub wetland is dominated by vine maple and salmonberry, with skunk cabbage in the understory. Even after an extremely dry summer, the 10YR 3/1 clay was so moist that it was nearly saturated at two inches below the surface. The wetland is located west of the ditch-swale-stream system (see stream section below) in a southward sloping, wide swale-like area. Although we did not delineate the wetland, it is likely to be hydrologically connected to the Category wed -and wcnd to the south. If so, the additional wctland would also berated Category I. further investigation will be necessary to determine the size and rating of this additional wetland and its location relative to the subject property. Stream and Drainage Ditch Characterization The JCA reports identify a regulated stream which flows from north northeast to south southwest beginning approximately 230 feet southwest of the subject property, in the vicinity of JCA TP 8 f<: \p raj ect\ 30800\ 30879 H \ Reports\ Pirccy092606M.doc City ofFedexal Way Page 5 Sensitim Areas Assessment for Joseph Pireq Pro ery S'efitember 29, 2000 (Otak TP 4). Although we agree that there is a seasonal regulated stream, we conclude that the point at which the drainage course satisfies 17, WCC criteria for a regulated stream (FWCC 22-1) begins further upstream, closer to the subject property. 'There is a clearly defined channel at JCA TP 7 (Otak TP 3) approximately 175 feet southwest of the subject property. Although somewhat less clearly defined, there appears to be a channel close to JCA `I'P 2 (Otak TP 2), approximately 70 feet southwest of the subject property. FWCC requires 100-foot buffers for Major Streams. North of JCA TP 2 there is a broad, vine maple dominated, swale-like depression. This drainage swale/depression runs close to the western boundary of the subject property, and it appears to be the upstream continuation of the stream channel —we observed some evidence of flow in it. We located a drainage ditch along the central portion of the western side of the subject property that is not identified in the JCA reports. The ditch takes a sharp turn away from the subject property in the vicinity of JCA TP 4 (Otak TP 8). Shortly thereafter, the ditch becomes less defined and it outlets into the drainage swale/depression that extends southward (downstream) to JCA TP 2. If surface flow from the drainage ditch continues through the swale/depression into the defined stream channel, it is possible that the drainage ditch may be a jurisdictional stream. As previously mentioned, FWCC requires 100-foot buffers for Major Streams. The only way to make an accurate determination as to the extent and location of the jurisdictional stream is to re-exarnine the ditch-swale-stream system during the rainv season to assess surface flow and connectivity. Additional Information Required Additional information is required regarding the estimated size and subsequent ratings and buffers, and locations relative to the subject property of the wetland associated with the stream (south of JCA TP 8) and the wetland west of the site (south of the old storm -water pond). Distances from the subject property to the wetlands and streams offsite should be provided by an actual survey, not estimated by hip -chain in order to more accurately determine the extent of required buffers relative to the property lines. Additional field information is required regarding the size and rating of the additional wetland that we observed (Otak TP 6) and its location relative to the subject property. In order to determine the extent and location of the jurisdictional stream, it will be necessary to field confirm conditions regarding the connectivity of surface flow through the ditch-swale- stream system when soils are completely saturated and surface flows most likely to be present. If ,you have any questions regarding this memorandum, please contact Suzanne Bagshaw at 425-739- 7977 or at suzanne.bagshaxv@otak.com K:\p roj ect\30800\ 30879 H \ R epom\ Pirccv092606\•L doc Data Sheet TP1 Routine Onsite Wetland Determination Method Form adapted from the Washington State Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual (1997) Client/Project: City of Federal Way/ Pircey Wetland Confirmation Date: 8/30/2006 Site: 803 S. 348th Street, Federal Way County: King Field Staff: Suzanne Bagshaw & Stephanie Smith State: WA Wetland #: Data Point Flag #: TP1 (JCA TP1) S/T/R: 20-21 N-4E Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes ® No ❑ If no, explain. Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation), or is it a potential Problem Area? Yes ❑ No ® If yes, explain. Describe current conditions of wetland and surrounding areas. Test Pit #1 is located approx 10' S/SE of alder with JCA blue & green flagging labeled TP#1. AT SW corner of property lawn. Vegetation Cowardin Plant Community: Palustrine Emergent Strata: T=tree: S=shrub; V=vine; H=herb; Shaded Areas = Dominant Plant Species in each Stratum by the 50/20 Rule Scientific Name Common Name Stratum Indicator % Cover ud�sx _ r ..^ _>,; �;•.� • I� �e _ _ :--;�• ��•� _ fix. �-;.� �Sambucus racemosa red elderberry S FACU - TR Ra':,'. -ham '??`pri `Iitteretlp. H :; . x. Y:=;_: r M °half_. r . a .,ed:cai; grass Urtica dioica stinging nettle H FAC+ Equisetum telmateia giant horsetail H FACW TR Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, and FAC: 71 % Check all Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators that apply: ❑ Visual observation of plant species growing in ® Personal knowledge of regional plant areas of prolonged inundation/saturation communities ❑ Morphological adaptations ® Wetland plant database ❑ Technical literature ❑ Physiological/reproductive adaptations ❑ Other indicators: Is the Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion met? ® Yes ❑ No Rationale: More than 50% of the dominant plant species are hydric (FAC or wetter). K:\project\30800\30879H\Reports\Data Sheets\Data Sheet TP #1.doc Data Sheet TP1 Continued Hydrology Is it the growing season? ® Yes Based on: Time of year ❑ No Depth of inundation: Soil is bone dry Depth to free water in soil pit: None Depth to saturated soil: None Check all Wetland Hydrology Indicators that apply. ❑ Stream, lake or gage data ❑ Sediment deposits ❑ Aerial photograph ❑ Water -stained leaves ❑ Water marks ® Oxidized live root channels ❑ Drift lines ❑ FAC neutral ❑ Drainage patterns ❑ Local soil survey ❑ Other indicators: Is the Wetland Hydrology Criterion met? ® Yes ❑ No Rationale: Hydrology indicator present. Soils Soil Test Pit # : TP1 Mapped series: Seattle Muck Do field observations ❑ Yes ❑ No explain: confirm mapped type? Profile: Depth (inches) Matrix Mottles Texture 0-5 10YR 3/2 None Loam 5-12 2.5Y 6/2 7.5YR 5/6 Sandy clay (very hard) 12-15 2.5Y 5/2 Few Sandy clay w/ 60% gravel up to 1" Check all Hydric Soil Indicators that apply. ❑ Histosol ❑ Gleyed or Low-Chroma(=1) matrix ❑ Histic Epipedon ® Matrix Chroma <_2 with mottles ❑ Sulfidic odor ❑ High organic content (sandy soils) ❑ Aquic moisture regime ❑ Organic streaking (sandy soils) ❑ Reducing conditions ❑ Hydric Soil List (National/local) ❑ Mg or Fe concretions ❑ Other: Is the Hydric Soils Criterion met? ® Yes ❑ No Rationale: Low matrix chroma (2) with mottles. Wetland Determination Is Hydrophytic Vegetation present? ® Yes ❑ No Is Wetland Hydrology present? ® Yes ❑ No Are Hydric Soils present? ® Yes ❑ No Is the Plant Community a Wetland? ® Yes ❑ No Rationale: All three criteria for wetland determination are met in the sample area. However, wetland area appears to be smaller than 2,500 s.f. K:\project\30800\30879H\Reports\Data Sheets\Data Sheet TP #1.doc Data Sheet TP2 Routine Onsite Wetland Determination Method Form adapted from the Washington State Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual (1997) Client/Project: City of Federal Way/ Pircey Wetland Confirmation Date: 8/30/2006 Site: 308 S. 348th Street, Federal Way County: King Field Staff: Suzanne Bagshaw & Stephanie Smith State: WA Wetland #: Data Point Flag #: TP2 (JCA TP2) S!r/R: 20-21 N-4E Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes ® No ❑ If no, explain. Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation), or is it a potential Problem Area? Yes ❑ No ® If yes, explain. Describe current conditions of wetland and surrounding areas. Test Pit #2 is located approximately 10' SW of JCA test pit #2 with blue & green flagging. Test area is located in a drainage depression with upland plants growing on stumps. Area appears to be seasonal stream. Vegetation Plant Community: Forested Stream Corridor Strata: T=tree; S=shrub; V=vine: H=herb; Shaded Areas = Dominant Plant Species in each Stratum by the 50/20 Rule Scientific Name Common Name Stratum Indicator % Cover Sorbus aucuparia rt mountain ash T TR Ribes divaricatum wax current S FAC TR j Rubus laciniatus Evergreen blackberry S FACU-r TR WOW Dicentra formosa Equisetum telmateia Pacific bleeding heart H giant horsetail H FACU TR FACW TR Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, and FAC: 44% Check all Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators that apply: ❑ Visual observation of plant species growing in ® Personal knowledge of regional plant areas of prolonged inundation/saturation communities ❑ Morphological adaptations ® Wetland plant database ❑ Technical literature ❑ Physiological/reproductive adaptations ❑ Other indicators: Is the Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion met? ❑ Yes ® No Rationale: Fewer than 50% of the dominant plant species are hydric (FAC or wetter). K:\project\30800\30879H\Reports\Data Sheets\Data Sheet TP #2.doc da Data Sheet 2 Continued Hydrology Is it the growing season? ® Yes ❑ No Depth of inundation: Soil is bone dry Based on: Time of year Depth to free water in soil pit. None Depth to saturated soil. None Check all Wetland Hydrology Indicators that apply: ❑ Stream, lake or gage data ❑ Sediment deposits ❑ Aerial photograph ❑ Water -stained leaves ❑ Water marks ❑ Oxidized live root channels ❑ Drift lines ❑ FAC neutral M Drainage pattems ❑ Local soil survey ❑ Other indicators: Is the Wetland Hydrology Criterion met? ❑ Yes ® No Rationale: Insufficient hydrology indicators present. Soils Soil Test Pit # : 2 Mapped series: Seattle Muck Do field observations ❑ Yes ❑ No explain: confirm mapped type? Profile: Depth (inches} Matrix Mottles Texture 0-13 10YR 2/1 None Silty loam 13-15 2.5Y 6/2 7.5YR 5/6 Sandy clay with occasional & distinct mottles 15-16 2.5Y 6/2 None Clayey sand Check all Hydric Soil Indicators that apply: ❑ Histosol ® Gleyed or Low-Chroma(=1) matrix ❑ Histic Epipedon ❑ Matrix Chroma 52 with mottles ❑ Sulfidic odor ❑ High organic content (sandy soils) ❑ Aquic moisture regime ❑ Organic streaking (sandy soils) ❑ Reducing conditions ❑ Hydric Soil List (Nationalllocal) ❑ Mg or Fe concretions ❑ Other: Is the Hydric Soils Criterion met? ® Yes ❑ No Rationale: Low matrix chroma (2) with mottles. Wetland Determination Is Hydrophytic Vegetation present? ❑ Yes ® No Is Wetland Hydrology present? ❑ Yes ® No Are Hydric Soils present? ® Yes ❑ No Is the Plant Community a Wetland? ❑ Yes ® No Rationale: Only one of the three criteria necessary for wetland determination met. K:\project\30800\30879H\Reports\Data Sheets\Data Sheet TP #2.doc Data Sheet TP3 Routine Onsite Wetland Determination Method Form adapted from the Washington State Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual (1997) Client/Project: City of Federal Way/ Pircey Wetland Confirmation Date: 8/30/2006 Site: 308 S. 348" Street, Federal Way County: King Field Staff: Suzanne Bagshaw & Stephanie Smith State: WA Wetland #: Data Point Flag #: TP3 (JCA TP7) S/T/R: 20-21 N-4E Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes ® No ❑ If no, explain. Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation), or is it a potential Problem Area? Yes ❑ No ® If yes, explain. Describe current conditions of wetland and surrounding areas. Test Pit #3 is approximately 10' N of JCA blue & green flagging labeled test pit #7. Area appears. to be in seasonal stream. Vegetation Strata: T=tree: S=shrut Scientific Name Plant Community: Forested Stream Corridor H=herb: Shaded Areas = Dominant Plant S Common Name -ies in each -Stratum _ by the 50/20 Rule Stratum Indicator % Cover ------------'rl-1,-_.._.. Rubus spectabilfs salmonber S FAC+ 10 i.` F A ll < FAC:. . - - Rb _ia. swe : ern Rubus ursinus Trailing blackberry H FACU TR Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, and FAC: 43% Check all Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators that apply: ❑ Visual observation of plant species growing in ® Personal knowledge of regional plant areas of prolonged inundation/saturation communities ❑ Morphological adaptations ® Wetland plant database ❑ Technical literature ❑ Physiologicalfreproductive adaptations ❑ Other indicators: Is the Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion met? ❑ Yes ® No Rationale: Fewer than 50% of the dominant plant species are hydric (FAC or wetter). K:\project\30800\30879H\Reports\Data Sheets\Data Sheet TP #3.doc Data Sheet 3 Continued Hydrology Is it the growing season? ® Yes ❑ No Depth of inundation: Soil is bone dry Based on: Time of year Depth to free water in soil pit None Depth to saturated soil: None Check all Wetland Hydrology Indicators that apply. ❑ Stream, lake or gage data ❑ Sediment deposits ❑ Aerial photograph ❑ Water -stained leaves ❑ Water marks ❑ Oxidized live root channels ❑ Drift lines ❑ FAC neutral ® Drainage patterns ❑ Local soil survey ❑ Other indicators: Is the Wetland Hydrology Criterion met? ❑ Yes ❑ No Rationale: Insufficient hydrology indicators present. Soils Soil Test Pit # : 3 Mapped series: Everett/Alderwood gravelly sandy loam Do field observations ❑ Yes ❑ No explain: confirm mapped type? Profile: Depth (inches) Matrix Mottles Texture 0-10 10YR 2/1 Sandy loam with 60% gravel & cobble up to 3" in diameter 10-14 5Y 5/2 Clayey sand Check all Hydric Soil Indicators that apply. ❑ Histosol M Gleyed or Low-Chroma(=1) matrix ❑ Histic Epipedon ❑ Matrix Chroma 52 with mottles ❑ Sulfidic odor ❑ High organic content (sandy soils) ❑ Aquic moisture regime ❑ Organic streaking (sandy soils) ❑ Reducing conditions ❑ Hydric Soil List (National/local) ❑ Mg or Fe concretions ❑ Other: Is the Hydric Soils Criterion met? ® Yes ❑ No Rationale: Low matrix chroma (1) Wetland Determination Is Hydrophytic Vegetation present? ❑ Yes ® No Is Wetland Hydrology present? ❑ Yes ® No Are Hydric Soils present? ® Yes ❑ No Is the Plant Community a Wetland? ❑ Yes ® No Rationale: Only one of the three criteria necessary for wetland determination met. K:\project\30800\30879H\Reports\Data Sheets\Data Sheet TP #3.doc Data Sheet TP4 Routine Onsite Wetland Determination Method Form adapted from the Washington State Wetlands identification and Delineation Manual (1997) Client/Project: City of Federal Way/ Pircey Wetland Confirmation Date: 8/30/2006 Site: 803 S. 3481h Street, Federal Way County: King Field Staff: Suzanne Bagshaw & Stephanie Smith State: WA Wetland #: Data Point Flag #: TP4 (JCA TP8) S/T/R: 20-21 N-4E Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes ® No ❑ If no, explain. Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation), or is it a potential Problem Area? Yes ❑ No ® If yes, explain. Describe current conditions of Wetland and surrounding areas. Test Pit #4 approximately 3' from JCA blue & green flagging labeled test pit #8. Significant amount of woody debris across channel. Upland plants are growing on soils that have formed on the downed logs rather than in the actual stream channel. Vegetation Strata: T=tree: S=shrut Scientific Name Plant Community: Shrub dominated stream corridor Shaded Areas = Dominant Plant Common Name es in each Stratum by the 50/20 Rule Stratum Indicator % Cove_ r Rubus armeniacus Himalayan blackberry S FACU 5 .: Athyrium filix-femina lady fern H FAC TR Equisetum telmateia giant horsetail H FACW TR Lysichiton americanum skunk cabbage H OBI_ TR Polystichum munitum sword fern H FACU TR Rubus ursinus Trailing blackberry H FACU TR Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, and FAC: 33% Check all Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators that apply: ❑ Visual observation of plant species growing in areas of prolonged inundation/saturation ❑ Morphological adaptations ❑ Technical literature ❑ Other indicators: Is the Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion met, Rationale: Fewer than 50% of the dominant plant species are hydric (FAC or wetter). ® Personal knowledge of regional plant communities ® Wetland plant database ❑ Physiological/reproductive adaptations ❑ Yes ® No K:\project\30800\30879H\Reports\Data Sheets\Data Sheet TP #4.doc Data Sheet 4 Continued Hydrology Is it the growing season? ® Yes ❑ No Depth of inundation: None Based on: Time of year Depth to free water in soil pit. None Depth to saturated soil. Moist at 10-14" Check all Welland Hydrology Indicators that apply: ❑ Stream, lake or gage data ❑ Sediment deposits ❑ Aerial photograph ❑ Water -stained leaves ❑ Water marks ® Oxidized live root channels ❑ Drift lines ❑ FAC neutral ® Drainage patterns ❑ Local soil survey ❑ Other indicators: Is the Wetland Hydrology Criterion met? ❑ Yes ❑ No Rationale: Hydrology indicators present. Soils Soil Test Pit # : 4 Mapped series: Everett/Alderwood gravelly sandy loam Do field observations ❑ Yes ❑ No explain: confirm mapped type? Profile: Depth (inches) Matrix Mottles Texture 0-10 10YR 2/1 None Sandy loam 10-14 2.5Y 6/2 10YR 5/8 Sandy clay — occasional mottles but less frequent than oxidized root channels Check all Hydric Soil Indicators that apply. ❑ Histosol ® Gleyed or Low-Chroma(=1) matrix ❑ Histic Epipedon ® Matrix Chroma 52 with mottles ❑ Sulfidic odor ❑ High organic content (sandy soils) ❑ Aquic moisture regime ❑ Organic streaking (sandy soils) ❑ Reducing conditions ❑ Hydric Soil List (National/local) ❑ Mg or Fe concretions ❑ Other: Is the Hydric Soils Criterion met? ® Yes ❑ No Rationale: Low matrix chroma (1) Wetland Determination Is Hydrophytic Vegetation present? ❑ Yes ® No Is Wetland Hydrology present? ® Yes ❑ No Are Hydric Soils present? ® Yes ❑ No Is the Plant Community a Wetland? ❑ Yes ® No Rationale: Only two of the three criteria necessary for wetland determination met. K:\project\30800\30879H\Reports\Data Sheets\Data Sheet TP #4.doc Data Sheet TP4 Routine Onsite Wetland Determination Method Form adapted from the Washington State Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual (1997) Client/Project: City of Federal Way/ Pircey Wetland Confirmation Date: 8/30/2006 Site: 803 S. 348" Street, Federal Way County: King Field Staff: Suzanne Bagshaw & Stephanie Smith State: WA Wetland #: Data Point Flag #: TP4 (JCA TP8) SIT/R: 20-21 N-4E Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes ® No ❑ If no, explain. Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation), or is it a potential Problem Area? Yes ❑ No ® if yes, explain. Describe current conditions of wetland and surrounding areas. Test Pit #4 approximately 3' from JCA blue & green flagging labeled test pit #8. Significant amount of woody debris across channel. Upland plants are growing on soils that have formed on the downed logs rather than in the actual stream channel. Vegetation Plant Community: Shrub dominated stream corridor Strata: T=tree; S=shrub; V=vine: H=herb: -Shaded Areas = Dominant Plant Species in each Stratum by the 50, Scientific Name Common Name Stratum Rubus armeniacus Himalayan blackberr Me- T'lail S Athyrium filix-fernina lady fern H Equisetum telmateia giant horsetail H Lysichiton americanum skunk cabbage H Polystichum munitum sword fern H Rubus ursinus Trailing blackberry H Indicator % Cover Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, and FAC: 33% Check all Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators that apply: FACU 5 _ FAC TR FACW TR OBL TR FACU TR FACU TR ❑ Visual observation of plant species growing in ® Personal knowledge of regional plant areas of prolonged inundation/saturation communities ❑ Morphological adaptations ® Wetland plant database ❑ Technical literature ❑ Physiological/reproductive adaptations ❑ Other indicators: is the Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion met? ❑ Yes ® No Rationale: Fewer than 50% of the dominant plant species are hydric (FAC or wetter). K:\project\30800\30879H\Reports\Data Sheets\Data Sheet TP #4.doc i . ~ Data Sheet 4 Continued Hydrology Is it the growing season? ® Yes ❑ No Depth of inundation: None Based on: Time of year Depth to free water in soil pit. None Depth to saturated soil: Moist at 10-14" Check all Wetland Hydrology Indicators that apply: ❑ Stream, lake or gage data ❑ Sediment deposits ❑ Aerial photograph ❑ Water -stained leaves ❑ Water marks ® Oxidized live root channels ❑ Drift lines ❑ FAC neutral ® Drainage patterns ❑ Local soil survey ❑ Other indicators: Is the Wetland Hydrology Criterion met? ❑ Yes ❑ No Rationale: Hydrology indicators present. Soils Soil Test Pit # : 4 Mapped series: Everett/Aiderwood gravelly sandy loam Do field observations ❑ Yes ❑ No explain: confirm mapped type? Profile: Depth (inches) Matrix Mottles Texture 0-10 10YR 2/1 None Sandy loam 10-14 2.5Y 6/2 10YR 5/8 Sandy clay —occasional mottles but less frequent than oxidized root channels Check all Hydric Soil Indicators that apply. ❑ Histosol ® Gleyed or Low-Chroma(=1) matrix ❑ Histic Epipedon ® Matrix Chroma 52 with •mottles ❑ Sulfidic odor ❑ High organic content (sandy soils) ❑ Aquic moisture regime ❑ Organic streaking (sandy soils) ❑ Reducing conditions ❑ Hydric Soil List (National/local) ❑ Mg or Fe concretions ❑ Other: Is the Hydric Soils Criterion met? ® Yes ❑ No Rationale: Low matrix chroma (1) Wetland Determination Is Hydrophytic Vegetation present? ❑ Yes ® No Is Wetland Hydrology present? ® Yes ❑ No Are Hydric Soils present? ® Yes ❑ No Is the Plant Community a Wetland? ❑ Yes ® No Rationale: Only two of the three criteria necessary for wetland determination met. K:\project\30800\30879H\Reports\Data Sheets\Data Sheet TP #4.doc Data Sheet TP5 Routine Onsite Wetland Determination Method Form adapted from the Washington State Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual (1997) Client/Project: City of Federal Way/ Pircey Wetland Confirmation Date: 8/30/2006 Site: 803 S. 348th Street, Federal Way County: King Field Staff: Suzanne Bagshaw & Stephanie Smith State: WA Wetland #: Data Point Flag #: TP5 (JCA TP6) S/T/R: 20-21 N-4E Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes ® No ❑ If no, explain. Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation), or is it a potential Problem Area? Yes ❑ No ® If yes, explain. Describe current conditions of wetland and surrounding areas. Area is sloping westward towards forested wetland. Sample area is transitional with open alder forest, with understory dominated by vine maples. Vegetation Plant Community: Transitional open forest with shrub understory T=tree; S=shrub; V=vine; H=herb; Shaded Areas = Dominant Plant Species in each Stratum by the 50/20 Rule Scientific Name Common Name Stratum Indicator % Cover Thuja plicata western red cedar S FAC 5 Athyrium filix-femina lady fern H FAC TR Lysichiton americanum skunk cabbage H OBL TR Maianthemum dilatatum false lily of the valley H FAC TR Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, and FAC: 50% Check all Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators that apply: ❑ Visual observation of plant species growing in ® Personal knowledge of regional plant areas of prolonged inundation/saturation communities ❑ Morphological adaptations ® Wetland plant database ❑ Technical literature ❑ Physiological/reproductive adaptations ❑ Other indicators: Is the Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion met? ❑ Yes ® No Rationale: Only 50% of the dominant plant species are hydric (FAC or wetter). K:\project\30800130879H\Reports\Data Sheets\Data Sheet TP #5.doc ■ r Data Sheet 5 Continued Hydrology Is it the growing season? ® Yes ❑ No Depth of inundation: None Based on: Time of year Depth to free water in soil pit: None Depth to saturated soil: None Check all Wetland Hydrology Indicators that apply. ❑ Stream, lake or gage data ❑ Sediment deposits ❑ Aerial photograph ❑ Water -stained leaves ❑ Water marks ® Oxidized live root channels ❑ Drift lines ❑ FAC neutral ❑ Drainage patterns ❑ Local soil survey ❑ Other indicators: Is the Wetland Hydrology Criterion met? ❑ Yes ❑ No Unclear Rationale: Insufficient indicators to make determination Soils Soil Test Pit # : 5 Mapped series: Seattle Muck Do field observations ❑ Yes ❑ No explain: confirm mapped type? Profile: Depth (inches) Matrix Mottles Texture 0-10 10YR 2/1 None Sandy loam 10-19 10YR 5/1 7.5YR 4/6 Sandy to clayey loam Check all Hydric Soil Indicators that apply. ❑ Histosol ® Gleyed or Low-Chroma(=1) matrix ❑ Histic Epipedon ® Matrix Chroma 2 with mottles ❑ Sulfidic odor ❑ High organic content (sandy soils) ❑ Aquic moisture regime ❑ Organic streaking (sandy soils) ❑ Reducing conditions ❑ Hydric Soil List (National/local) ❑ Mg or Fe concretions ❑ Other: Is the Hydric Soils Criterion met? ® Yes ❑ No Rationale: Low matrix chroma (1). Wetland Determination Is Hydrophytic Vegetation present? Is Wetland Hydrology present? Are Hydric Soils present? Is the Plant Community a Wetland? Rationale: Lacks hydrophytic vegetation. ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ® No K:\project\30800\30879H\Reports\Data Sheets\Data Sheet TP #5.doc Data Sheet TP6 Routine Onsite Wetland Determination Method Form adapted from the Washington State Wetlands identification and Delineation Manual (1997) ClienVProject: City of Federal Way/ Pircey Wetland Confirmation Date: 8/30/2006 Site: 308 S. 3481h Street, Federal Way County: King j Field Staff: Suzanne Bagshaw & Stephanie Smith State: WA Wetland #: Data Point Flag #: TP6 SIT/R: 20-21 N-4E Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes ® No ❑ If no, explain. Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation), or is it a potential Problem Area? Yes ❑ No ® If yes, explain. Describe current conditions of wetland and surrounding areas. Approximately 100' W/SW of JCA TP2. Area is a wide swale-like depression sloping towards the south. Vegetation Strata: T=tree: S=shrut Cowardin Plant Community: Palustrine Scrub Shrub Shaded Areas = Stratum by the 50/20 Rule Scientific Name Common Name Stratum Indicator % Cover '� �� ' _ y�...�- altrorih�tTV -- .-....---- -—_S=•��=`�` �,y' Tsu a heteroph //a western hemlock S FACU- 10 =� .'" F Athyrium filix-femina lady fern H FAC TR Equisetum telmateia giant horsetail H FACW TR Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, and FAC: 62% Check all Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators that apply: ❑ Visual observation of plant species growing in ® Personal knowledge of regional plant areas of prolonged inundation/saturation communities ❑ Morphological adaptations ® Wetland plant database ❑ Technical literature ❑ Physiological/reproductive adaptations ❑ Other indicators: is the Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion met? Yes ❑ No Rationale: More than 50% of the dominant plant species are hydric (FAC or wetter). K:\project\30800\30879H\Reports\Data Sheets\Data Sheet TP #6.doc Data Sheet 6 Continued Hydrology Is it the growing season? ® Yes ❑ No Depth of inundation: None Based on: Time of year Depth to free water in soil pit: None Depth to saturated soil: Moist at 2" Check all Wetland Hydrology Indicators that apply. ❑ Stream, lake or gage data ❑ Sediment deposits ❑ Aerial photograph ❑ Water -stained leaves ❑ Water marks ® Oxidized live root channels ❑ Drift lines ❑ FAC neutral ❑ Drainage patterns ❑ Local soil survey ❑ Other indicators: Is the Wetland Hydrology Criterion met? ® Yes ❑ No Rationale: Obligate plant species and hydrology indicators present. Soils Soil Test Pit # : 6 Mapped series: Seattle Muck Do field observations ❑ Yes ❑ No explain: confirm mapped type? Profile: Depth (inches) Matrix Mottles Texture 0-16 10YR 3/1 7.5YR 4/6 Clay with infrequent mottles Check all Hydric Soil Indicators that apply: ❑ Histosol ® Gleyed or Low-Chroma(=1) matrix ❑ Histic Epipedon ® Matrix Chroma <2 with mottles ❑ Sulfidic odor ❑ High organic content (sandy soils) ❑ Aquic moisture regime ❑ Organic streaking (sandy soils) ❑ Reducing conditions ❑ Hydric Soil List (National/local) ❑ Mg or Fe concretions ❑ Other: Is the Hydric Soils Criterion met? ® Yes ❑ No Rationale: Low matrix chroma (1) Wetland Determination Is Hydrophytic Vegetation present? ® Yes ❑ No Is Wetland Hydrology present? ® Yes ❑ No Are Hydric Soils present? ® Yes ❑ No Is the Plant Community a Wetland? ® Yes ❑ No Rationale: All three criteria for wetland determination are met in the sample area. K:\project\30800\30879H\Reports\Data Sheets\Data Sheet TP #6.doc Data Sheet TP7 Routine Onsite Wetland Determination Method Form adapted from the Washington State Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual (1997) ClienVProject: City of Federal Way/ Pircey Wetland Confirmation Date: 8/30/2006 Site: 308 S. 3481h Street, Federal Way County: King Field Staff: Suzanne Bagshaw & Stephanie Smith State: WA Wetland #: old Data Point Flag #: No flag hung S/T/R: 20-21 N-4E stormwater pond Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes ® No ❑ If no, explain. Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation), or is it a potential Problem Area? Yes ❑ No ® If yes, explain. Describe current conditions of wetland and surrounding areas. Bottom of old storm water pond located west of subject property, just south of S. 348th Street. One large pacific willow in middle of stormwater pond and red alders rimming edge. Area dominated by grass. Vegetation Strata: T=tree: S=shr Cowardin Plant Community: Palustrine Emergent Shaded Areas = Dominant Rule Scientific Name Common Name Stratum Indicator % Cover Rubus armeniacus Himalayan blackberry S FACU TR .trygrass - FI FAC:VJLy Athyrium filix-femina -- lady fern H FAC TR Carex obnupta slough sedge H OBL TR Geum macrophyllum largeleaf avens H FACW- TR Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, and FAC: 100% Check all Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators that apply. ❑ Visual observation of plant species growing in ® Personal knowledge of regional plant areas of prolonged inundation/saturation communities ❑ Morphological adaptations ® Wetland plant database ❑ Technical literature ❑ Physiological/reproductive adaptations ❑ Other indicators: Is the Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion met? ® Yes ❑ No Rationale: More than 50% of the dominant plant species are hydric (FAC or wetter). K:\project\30800\30879H\Reports\Data Sheets\Data Sheet TP #7.doc w Data Sheet 7 Continued Hydrology Is it the growing season? ® Yes Based on: Time of year ❑ No Depth of inundation: None Depth to free water in soil pit: None Depth to saturated soil: Moist to surface Check all Wetland Hydrology Indicators that apply: ❑ Stream, lake or gage data ❑ Sediment deposits ❑ Aerial photograph ❑ Water -stained leaves ❑ Water marks ® Oxidized live root channels ❑ Drift lines ❑ FAC neutral ❑ Drainage patterns ❑. Local soil survey ❑ Other indicators: Is the Wetland Hydrology Criterion met? ® Yes ❑ No Rationale: Hydrology indicators present. SOUS Soil Test Pit # : 7 Mapped series: Everett/Alderwood gravelly sandy loam Do field observations ❑ Yes ❑ No explain: confirm mapped type? Profile: Depth (inches) Matrix Mottles Texture 0-6 10YR 3/2 7.5YR 4/6 Silty clay with small & frequent mottles 6-12 2.5Y 5/2 7.5YR 4/6 Silty clay with 80% gravel up to 2" in diameter Check all Hydric Soil Indicators that apply. ❑ Histosol ❑ Gleyed orLow-Chroma(=1) matrix ❑ Histic Epipedon ® Matrix Chroma 52 with mottles ❑ Sulfidic odor ❑ High organic content (sandy soils) ❑ Aquic moisture regime ❑ Organic streaking (sandy soils) ❑ Reducing conditions ❑ Hydric Soil List (National/local) ❑ Mg or Fe concretions ❑ Other. - Is the Hydric Soils Criterion met? ❑ Yes ❑ No Rationale: Low matrix chroma (2) with mottles. Wetland Determination Is Hydrophytic Vegetation present? ® Yes ❑ No Is Wetland Hydrology present? ® Yes ❑ No Are Hydric Soils present? ® Yes ❑ No Is the Plant Community a Wetland? ® Yes ❑ No Rationale: All three criteria for wetland determination are met in the sample area. K:\project\30800\30879H\Reports\Data Sheets\Data Sheet TP #7.doc lrR Data Sheet TP8 Routine Onsite Wetland Determination Method Form adapted from the Washington State Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual (1997) Client/Project: City of Federal Way/ Pircey Wetland Confirmation Date: 8/30/2006 Site: 308 S. 348th Street, Federal Way County: King Field Staff: Suzanne Bagshaw & Stephanie Smith State: WA Wetland #: Data Point Flag #: TP8 (JCA TP4) S/T/R: 20-21 N-4E Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes ® No ❑ if no, explain. Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation), or is it a potential Problem Area? Yes ❑ No ® if yes, explain. Describe current conditions of wetland and surrounding areas. Test Pit #8 is approximately 5' SE of JCA blue & green flag labeled TP #4. Located at the toe of 2-3' of fill and connected with drainage channel that runs along west side of subject property. Vegetation T=tree; S=shrub; V=vine; Plant Community: Open forest with dominant shrub understory, possible stream corridor. Shaded Areas = Domina Scientific Name Common Name Vine Rubus spectabilis salmonberry ' Equisetum telmateia giant horsetail Malanthemum dilatatum false lily of the valley Urtica dioica stinging nettle h Stratum by the 50/20 Rule Stratum Indicator _% 75 S FAC+ TR H FACW TR H FAC TR H FAC+ TR Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, and FAC: 50% Check all Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators that apply.• ❑ Visual observation of plant species growing in ® Personal knowledge of regional plant areas of prolonged inundation/saturation communities ❑ Morphological adaptations ® Wetland plant database ❑ Technical literature ❑ Physiological/reproductive adaptations ❑ Other indicators: Is the Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion met? ❑ Yes ® No Rationale: Only 50% of the dominant plant species are hydric (FAC or wetter). K:\project\30800\30879H\Reports\Data Sheets\Data Sheet TP #e_doc Data Sheet 8 Continued Hydrology Is it the growing season? ® Yes ❑ No Depth of inundation: Soil is bone dry Based on: Time of year Depth to free water in soil pit: None Depth to saturated soil: None Check all Wetland Hydrology Indicators that apply. ❑ Stream, lake or gage data ❑ Sediment deposits ❑ Aerial photograph ❑ Water -stained leaves ❑ Water marks ❑ Oxidized live root channels ❑ Drift lines ❑ FAC neutral ® Drainage patterns ❑ Local soil survey ❑ Other indicators: Is the Wetland Hydrology Criterion met? ❑ Yes ® No Rationale: insufficient hydrology indicators present. i Soils Soil Test Pit # : 8 Mapped series: Everett/Alderwood gravelly sandy loam Do field observations ❑ Yes ❑ No explain: confirm mapped type? Profile: Depth (inches) Matrix Mottles Texture 0-8 10YR 3/2 None Silty loam 8-13 2.5Y 5/2 7.5YR 4/6 Sandy clay — very hard soil with frequent and small mottles Check all Hydric Soil Indicators that apply: ❑ Histosol ❑ Gleyed or Low-Chroma(=1) matrix ❑ Histic Epipedon ® Matrix Chroma <_2 with mottles ❑ Sulfidic odor ❑ High organic content (sandy soils) ❑ Aquic moisture regime ❑ Organic streaking (sandy soils) ❑ Reducing conditions ❑ Hydric Soil List (National/local) ❑ Mg or Fe concretions ❑ Other: Is the Hydric Soils Criterion met? ® Yes ❑ No Rationale: Low matrix chroma (2) with mottles. Wetland Determination Is Hydrophytic Vegetation present? ❑ Yes ® No Is Wetland Hydrology present? ❑ Yes ® No Are Hydric Soils present? ® Yes ❑ No Is the Plant Community a Wetland? ❑ Yes ® No Rationale: Only one of three criteria necessary for wetland determination met K:\project\30800\30879H\Reports\Data Sheets\Data Sheet TP #8.doc G g ewins - Pircey SOW 66'15'06.pdf Page_ Sheldon & Associates, Inc. 5031 University Way NE #204 • Seattle, WA 98105-4341 Ph 206-522-1214 • Fax 206-522-3507 Pircey Wetland Confirmation Scope of Work Prepared for the City of Federal Way June 16, 2006 The following scope of work and oust estimate was developed to assist the City of Federal Way with the confirmation of wetland boundaries an the Pircey site, 803 S. 3481h, Federal Way, WA. This scope of work includes: reviewing background information; reviewing previous reports submitted by the applicant to the City, a site visit to determine the presence and/or extent of the wetland and/or buffer on the property in question; preparation of a memorandum of findings; plus project management. The following budget is an estimate of the costs. This cost estimate will not be exceeded without the prior permission of the City. The City will only be billed as actual hours and expenses are accrued. Task 1: Background Information Staff will review existing information on the soils (NRCS mapping), wetlands and streams (Federal Way inventory), and other relevant background materials. Staff will also review the following documents provided by the City of Federal Way. - Feb. 21, 2005 letterfrom John Comis Assoc. RE: WL Verification for J. Pircey Site 9. Feb. 18, 200 6 WL Verification Report for J. Pircey prepared by John Comis Assoc Staff will also review applicable sections of Federal Way City Code (FWCC). Task 2: ConductSite Visit Staff will cond uct a site visit to determine the presence/absence of wetlands on or adjacent to the subject Pircey property. The provisions of the Comis report till be evaluated based on field conditions. Task 3: Prepare Memorandum of Findings Based on information gathered from the site visit and review of the applicants' reports, staff will prepare a brief memorandum of findings. Task 4: Project Management This includes general project management, development of the project approach, phone conversations with the applicant or their representatives, and coordination with City staff. Scope of Work —Federal Way/Pircey Wetland Evaluation Page 1 of 2 June 15, 2006 Greg=Fewins - Pircey SOW '6' i 5'�fi.pdf - - - Sheldon & w_ -_ Associates, Inc. 5031 University Way NE#204 • Seattle, WA 98105-4341 Ph 206-522-1214 • Fax 206-522-3507 Estimated Cost for Pircey Wetland Confirmation TASK SB SS DS Exp. Sub -Totals 1: Review Background Information and Ste Visit 3 1 $340 2: Field Visit 8 8 $50 $1,330 3: Prepare Memorandum 8 2 1 $35 $1.010 4: Project Management 3 1 $385 Total Hours RatesPorHour 22 $90 11 $70 2 $115 Estimated Total $1,9Bo $770 $230 $85 s1o&5 SIB - Suzanne Bagshaw, Wetland Biologist SS - Stephanie Strom, Field Techician DS - Dyame Sheldon, Principal E)penes Include: Mileage, Photocopies, Printing, and Faros. Scope of Work —Federal Way/Pircey Wetland Evaluation Page 2of 2 June 15, 2008 Wetland Verification Report far the RECEIVED JUN 0 6 2006 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY BUILDING DEPT. "JOSEPH PIR CE Y SI TE (d), FEDERAL WA Y" Site located at 803 S. 3481h Street, Federal Way, Washington 98003 Tax Parcel No. 2021049087 Situated in the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 20-T21N-R4E, W.M., City of Federal Way, King County, Washington PREPARED FOR Joseph (Joe) Pircey, Property Owner 3319 E. 112th Street Tacoma, WA 98446 Phone: 253-537-9747 Cell: 253-722-7499 February 18, 2006 PREPARED BY JOHN COMIS ASSOCIATES, Inc. jf_or Wetlands, Streams, & Miliga4ion Designs since 14FcA 222 East 26th Street, # 103 • Tacoma, WA 98421 Office: (253) 272-6808 Fax: (253) 272-6807 _ Mobile: (253) 686-4007 L-ntaii: www.�Uiincomisassociates.com ;JOHNCOMIS ASSOCIATES Far Wetlands, Streams, & Mitigation Designs since 1989; 222 East 26th Street, 4103 Tacoma, WA 98421 Office: (253) 272-6808 Fax: (253) 272-6807 Mobile: (253) 686-4007 E-mail: jcomis@iohncomisassociates.com February 18, 2006 Joseph (Joe) Pircey, Property Owner 3319 E. 1121h Street Tacoma, WA 98446 Phone: 253-537-9747 Cell: 253-722-7499 Subject: Wetland Verification for the Joseph Pircey Site (a7 Federal Way, located at 803 S. 348" Street, Tax Parcel No. 2021049087, situated in the SW '/ of the SE'/¢ of Section 20-T21N-R4E, W.M., City of Federal Way, King County, Washington To Whom It May Concern: John Comis Associates (JCA) has conducted onsite and offsite investigations on February 1, 2005 and again on January 14, 2006, to verify the presence or absence of any regulated wetlands that may be found within the subject property or on,adjacent offsite properties (see enclosed maps for site specific information including locations and test results). The original field investigation was done in February 2005 for Architects BCRA (Jeffrey Brown, Principal) for a reconnaissance study of onsite and adjacent offsite areas within approximately 100 feet of the property. Then in January 2006, an extended offsite study was done for the current property owner (Joseph Pircey) to investigate further the offsite areas within 300 of the property boundary. The field investigations were limited to a determination of "regulated wetlands" on the site, or within 300 feet i of the site boundary. The identification of wetlands was based on the current 1997 Washin ton State Wetlands Identi rcation and Delineation Manual. This methodology is consistent with methods used by the 1987 Corps gffngineers Wetland Delineation Manual. The identification of "regulated wetlands" was also made The 300-foot distance is the maximum buffer width for the highest rated Class 1 wetland. This represents a reasonable distance from which a "regulated activity" should not impact a "regulated wetland" (per City of Federal Way Critical Areas Regulations (definitions, exemptions and buffers). Pircey Property @ Federal Way Wetland Verification By John Comis Associates Date 02/18/06 Page 1 of 20 in accordance with the City of Federal Way Critical Areas Regulatrans. (See Appendix 1 for details on methodology used and standards applied to regulated wetlands in the City). The extended study includes evaluation for possible offsite wetlands that may be present in the adjacent areas along the western and southern site boundary as indicated on the current City of Federal Way Sensitive and Critical Area Inventory Map (see Figure 4). For the extended offsite study, JCA examined adjacent depressions along measured transects extending west and southwest from the subject property. These areas were examined in detail for ,fPld indicators including hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils and possible saturation within i2 inches of the surface that may occur in the early growing season. The scope of work includes review of available map information showing onsite and offsite conditions within the study area such as the King County "iMAP" information (Figure 2), the soils survey map (Figure 3) and the City of Federal Way 1998 Sensitive and Critical Areas Inventory Map (Figure 4). The "West Hylebos Wetlands Park" and its associated wetland are indicated on the Sensitive and Critical Areas Map near the southwest corner of this site (see Figure 4). However, the wetland boundaries are approximate as shown on this map. JCA checked the adjacent offsite areas within 300 feet using standard wetland delineation methods along the measured transects and found that all regulated wetlands are more than 200 feet from the site. This is indicated on the Field Note Sketch Maps (FNSM) included with this report (see Figures 5 and 6 for details). The onsite and offsite work included "routine onsite determination methods" to find any wetlands that may be exist within or near this site. The FNSM (Figures 5 and 6) and the sample test plot data (TP 1 thru TP8) show the locations results of the wetland and non - wetland determinations for the representative test areas (see Appendix 2 for details). The test plot locations are marked and flagged as indicated on the FNSM. The numbered points are flagged with blue and green colored ribbons tied to vegetation. The TP's include holes dug by hand 16-19 inches deep to analyze soils and hydrology conditions that exist at these representative locations along the measured transects. Vegetation is used where areas are not significantly disturbed and "typical" conditions are present. Findings • The onsite and extended offsite investigations are done during winter wet weather conditions. The first field investigation (February 2005) was done during normal wet weather conditions. The second field investigation (January 2006) was done during very wet weather conditions following periods of much rainfall during the preceding weeks and rainfall having occurred the previous 24 hours. • NO onsite or offsite regulated wetlands are found within 220 feet of the subject property. Pircey Property a Federal Way Wetland Verification By John Comis Associates Date 02/18/06 Page 2 of 20 • The "non -wetland" determination within 4 test holes dug in the lower parts of onsite and adjacent offsite areas is based on a lack of hydrology found in February 2005 (see FNSM, Figure 5, dated 2/1/05 for locations, and test plot data for TP1, TP2, TP3 and TP4). • TP2 (offsite) @ 67 feet south of the SE property corner and TP4 (offsite) at 50 feet west of the property are dug in what appears to be the lowest parts of natural topographic depressions. Both TP2 and TP4 do not have sufficient hydrology indicators on 2/l/05, but do have saturation at 4" on 1/14/06 after periods of extended and abnormally h—avy rainfall. Both of these depressions are very small (less than 1000 square feet in size) and totally isolated from other offsite wetlands located farther south and west of the site (see FNSM for other TP locations done in 2006 for the extended offsite survey). • Soils in the extended offsite areas to the west and southwest appear to be an "Bverett- Alderwood" series (EwC), gravelly sandy loam with variable slopes of 6 to 15%. The Everett-Alderwood series is not listed as a hydric soil on the "Hydric Soils of King County" by the NRCS. However, inclusions of other soil types may occur within a soil map unit. See the "Soil Survey Report for King County" for details of soil descriptions (excerpts included in Appendix 3). • The "Seattle Muck" soil type as indicated by the Soils Survey Map (Figure 3) is NOT found in the extended offsite areas within 250 to 300 feet of the subject property. • Surrounding upland [UP] areas are identified extending approximately 220 feet west and 300 feet southwest as shown by JCA on the FNSM (Figure 5 and 6). The upland (non -wetland) areas are identified first by dominant non-hydrophytic vegetation established in the relatively undisturbed forested areas, and appear to have a soil type that matches the description of an "Everett-Alderwood" series (see field data and soil descriptions in Appendix 3). • A re ulated offsite wetland area is identified approximately 220 feet west of the site as shown by JCA on the FNSM (Figure 6). • A regulated offsite wetland area is identified approximately 300 feet southwest of the site as shown by JCA on the FNSM (Figure 6). • A regulated offsite stream corridor is identified approximately 230 feet southwest of the site as shown by JCA on the FNSM (Figure 6). Please note that this work did not include a detailed land survey of test plot locations or property boundaries. Locations as shown on FNSM by JCA are approximate, but based on accurate hip -chain measurements and hand compass directions made along clearing lines at the property boundaries. If additional information is requested by the Client or required for regulatory agency review(s), this can be prepared only after authorization by the client/applicant. A more accurate map may be prepared by having the delineated wetland locations surveyed by a licensed land surveyor. Pircey Property @ Federal Way Wetland Verification By John Comis Associates Date 02/18/06 Page 3 of 20 Disclaimer Please be advised that John Comis Associates (JCA) has provided professional services that are in accordance with the degree of care and skill generally accepted in the performance of this environmental evaluation. Wetland determinations and/or delineations, classifications, ratings and other analysis should be reviewed and approved by the agency with permitting authority (City of Federal Way) and potentially other agencies with regulatory authority prior to extensive site design or development. No warranties are expressed or implied by this study until approved by the appropriate resource and pc=itting agencies. Thi, report is submitted for your information and use. The findings expressed in this report are based on my field investigations, best available data, and professional judgment. If you have any questions regarding this information or my findings, please call me at the above listed numbers. Thank you in advance for allowing me to assist you in the evaluation of this site. If we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely Ja G. Comis, PWS Wetlands Specialist File: \Pircey-BCRA@FedWayRpt.doc (JCA Job#050128) Enclosures: FIGURES: Figure 1. Vicinity Map (Thomas Brothers, 2004) Figure 2. Aerial Photo Map (King County GIS, 2005) Figure 3. Soils Survey Map (USDA-SCS, 1973) Figure 4. Sensitive and Critical Areas Map (by City of Federal Way, 1998) Figure 5. Field Note Sketch Map by JCA (February 2005) Figure 6. Field Note Sketch Map by JCA (January 2006) APPENDICES: Appendix 1. Methodology for Wetland Determination and Delineation Appendix 2. Field Notes and Field Data Forms Appendix 3. Soil Survey Report Attachments Appendix 4. Resumes for Wetland Consultants Appendix 5. References for Wetland Analysis Pircey Property @ Federal Way Wetland Verification By John Comis Associates Date 02/18/06 Page 4 of 20 5A rb �r $ 1 34 -'tea r1 351 wl ss d� LEGEND for F' ure 1: Yellow = project site lj r Tax Parcel No. 2021049087 • Site Address: 803 S. 348"' Street, Federal Way, WA 98003 • Site Location: situated in the SW '/ of the SE 'A of Section 20-T21N-R4E, W.M., City of Federal Way, King County, Washington Map Source: Thomas Brothers Road Atlas. 2004 (panel 774/775). Vmwrry MAP JOHN COMIS ASSOCIATES Wetlands, R000lains, a*nage • MT. s. 4 I 144, AEPUA . Pmo-ro MAP JOHN COMIS ASSOCIATES•: rig 4 Z LEGEND for Figure 3: • • - .. r. ■ I [Soils mapped in the project site by King County Soil Survey] EwC = Everett-Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 6 15%slopes 7k i Sk = Seattle muck, flat <1% slopes (hydric) * ■1br ■ F ,� [Inclusions of other soils may be found in the `Sk'-map unit] r,.. ■ ■ <30% Tu = Tukwila muck q . <30% Sm = Shalcar muck * �;, ;;;. - ■ r <15% Bh = Bellingham silt loam, flat <I% slopes (hydric) <15%No =Norma fine sandy loam, flat -concave (hydric) [Other soils shown on the map in this vicinity] a' EvB = Everett gravelly sandy loam, 0-5% slopes ' 'r + • F ■ ■ a: T No = Norma fine sandy loam, flat -concave (hydric) * x ■ * Note: Hydric soils are based on the list per "Hydric Soils of King County" r "m no ■ by NRCS. Inclusions of other soil types may occur within a map unit. See �r King County Soi irvey report for soil descriptions. ■ `. • ■ " `Map Source: a poruu:, of sheet 15, Soil Survey of King County, USDA Soil ► ■ ■ Conservation Service, November 1973. r !I �". ■{gag:;fig: h:.;" -. . . sc ■ y ■ �E■ ■ r r09■ ' � K J �.. EWC r •• f Nb _� ■ Y ■a Ur ■ ■ � j �. .rug + � w• , No )[]rih. ■ ST:, `° ■ ■ ,6 all '.t ....�. B r r ■ i • i � � C r. Evc 1501LS SusLvvy MAP I+=t000� JOHN COMIS ASSOCIATES Wetlands, H000lains, Drainage 3 Legend: Drainage Basins:- Critical Areas: Water Features: Hylebos Creek ® Landslide Hazard Areas Streams Lower Green River Erosion Hazard Area Lakes Lower Puget Sound WL Wetlands (1998 City Survey) Mill Creek White River Boundaries are approximate. Remember, ADDITIONAL SENSITIVE AREAS MAY EXIST. See Map Notes for more information. ' L eem. IFf Scale: 0 0.25 is r� t 1 Miles MikeS:C:\GIS\standard\sensitive.mxd (C1Ty oor Fcc ` WAY) SE"Sawc t OUT�C� Apc^s^r s E �S - S HowN JOHN COMIS ASSOCIATES • Fig: WWwds, Hoa*14m, "nape 4 6 z �3 4r87`�• o � N wiII m�G�Jv _• c o 4, L� I'" t CAT o Q U 1 U� L"P F'scLo Mom Sw.K MAP (Fe's. 7.005) JOHN COMIS ASSOCIATES di Wedwds, Roodplans, D*nVe r n .rs. �lg. 5 j 1/, (e eO3 S,.74$ , S-r, 1 7(31 frill MolnE :SKcTci4 M^p (JAP4. z000 r4- T, s • Fig: JOHN COMIS ASSOCIATES Wetlands, Rooaplains, Dv*nage 6 APPENDIX 1 METHODOLOGY FOR WETLAND DETERMINATION AND DELINEATION Pircey Property @ Federal Way Wetland VeriFication By John Comis Associates Date 02/18/06 Page 5 o f 20 APPENDIX Z FIELD NOTES and FIELD DATA FORMS By John Comis Associates (JCA) (Also see Figures S and 6 for test plot locations) Piracy Property @ Federal Way Welland Verification By. John Comis Associates Date 02/18/06 Page 13 of 20 FIELD DATA FORM Routine Onsite Wetland Determination (1997 WA State Wetland Delineation Manual or 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual) Project/Site: Joseph Pircey Site Federal Way Date: 211105, extended 1/14/06 Applicant/Owner: Joseph Joe Pircey County/Jurisdiction: Federal Way to'd_ 803 S. 348`h Street, Federal Way, WA State: WA Investigator: John G. Corms PWS John Cornis Associates S/T/R: SE of Sec. 20-T21N-R4E Do normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes® No❑ JCA Job No: 050128 Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes❑ No® Transect ID: - Is the area a potential problem area? Yes❑ No® Plot ID: TP1 [Onsite is cleared yard and adjacent offsite area is forested and well established vegetation with no significant disturbances except in mowed yard but soils & hydrology are 'normal' and not a potential problem area] VEGETATION (Dominant Plant Species) Dominant plants ecies (Scientific Name) Indicator Status Stratum 1. alder, red (Alnus rubra) FAC tree, Native 2. salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) FAC+ shrub 3. maple, vine (Acercircinatum) FAC- shrub 4. buttercup, creeping (Ranunculus repens) FACW forb, per 5. grass, common velvet (Holcus lanatus) FAC grass, PN 6. tansy ragwort (Tanacetum vulgare) NI(UPL) forb, per 7. grasses, unidentified (Unidentified) unknown grass Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: % of Dominants (OBL, FACW, FAC): 57 % Check all indicators that apply below: Regional Knowledge of Plant Communities X Wetland Plant List (Nat'l or Regional) X Physiological or reproductive adaptations_ Morphological adaptations Technical Literature X Wetland Plant Data Base X Other Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ® No ❑ _ Rationale for decision/Remarks: Dominants are h dro h tes• but all of onsite area is mowed yard and disturbed vegetation; adjacent offsite areas are mixed deciduous forest with 50150 facultative dominants. Check all that apply and explain below: Stream, Lake or Gage Data: Aerial Photograph: X Other: Coun!x GIS ma Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ❑ No Rationale for decision/Remarks: Hydrology is not sufficient Fora positive wetland determination. No saturation is present except at bottom of hole, sample plot du atwet winter season site visit. Other field indicators such as encrusted detritus or blackened or matted leaves are not present. SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Hydrologic Soil Group (drainage class): Everett-Alderwood EwC, gravelly sandy loam Taxonomy(subgroup): Field observations confirm Soil Survey Mapped type? Yes_ No X . rroiue uescnoiion Depth (Inches) Horizon Matrix Color (Munsell, Mottle abundance, size and contrast Texture, concretions, structure, etc. Drawing of Soil Profile (match description moistened Low s ' moisture even 0-12" A 10yr3/3 No to few faint Fine sandy silty loam mottles at this wei season Low soil moisture even 12-15" B 10yr4/2 to (same) (same) 10yr5/2 at this wet season Higher soil moisture and saturation at 19" 15-17" C 10yr4/1 to 10yr5/1 Distinct mottles (same) w LV1J V11{-UM U I I LIIQL ❑Yes ❑No Histosol: 0r.fFjy I ❑Yes ❑No ❑ Yes ❑No Histic Epipedon: ❑Yes ❑No ❑Yes ❑No Sulfidic Odor: ❑Yes ❑No ❑Yes ❑No Aquic Moisture ❑Yes ❑No Regime ❑Yes ❑No Reducing ❑Yes ❑No Conditions: ❑Yes ®No Gleyed or Low ❑Yes ❑No Chroma Colors: Hydric Soil Present? Yes ❑ No Concretions: High Organic Content in Surface Layer or Sandy Soils Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Listed on National Hydric Soils List Other(explain in remarks) Rationale for decision/Remarks: Silty loam soil and lack of -gravelIX sandy loam as mapped in this area may be due to gast vard and landscaping/gardening activities in this area that introduced finer soil material; matrix color and prominent or distinct mottles are not present in upper soil horizons to indicate redoximor hic conditions to indicate h dric soil less than 12"' also deeper root zone and dry friable structure at 0 to 15" indicates a non-h dric condition in the upper soil horizon. WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic vegetation present? Yes® No ❑ Is the sampling point within a wetland? Yes No Hydric Soils Present? Yes ❑ No 0 Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ❑ No Rationale/Remarks: Only 1 of 3 criteria (vegetation) is met._ Soils and hydrology are not met and area was tested during very wet site conditions after si nificant heavy rainfall periods in February 2006. TP #1 FIELD DATA FORM Routine Onsite Wetland Determination (1997 WA State Wetland Delineation Manual or 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual Project/Site: Joseph Pircey Site C& Federal Way Date: 211/05• extended 1114106 Applicant/Owner: Joseph Joe Pircey County/Jurisdiction: Federal Way (a) 803 S. 348'" Street, Federal Way_, WA State: WA Investigator: John G. Cornis (PWS) _ John Comis Associates S/T/R: SE of Sec. 20-T21N-R4E Do normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes® No[-] JCA Job No: 050128 Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes❑ No® Transect ID: Is the area a potential problem area? Yes❑ No® Plot ID: TP2 [Offsite in forested area near SW property comer in verysmall, isolated depression at lowest spot, about 10 to 12 feet lower than rear yard area of site. Vegetation is not significantly or recently disturbed and soils & hydrology are 'normal' and not a potential problem area] VEGETATION (Dominant Plant Species) Dominant plant species (Scientific Name) Indicator Status Stratum 1. maple, bigleaf (Acermacrophyllum) FACU tree 2. Indian plum (Oem/eria cerasiformis) FACU shrub 3. maple, vine (Acer circinatum) FAC- shrub 4. salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) FAC+ shrub 5. stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) FAC+ forb, per 6. fern, western sword (Polysticum munitum) FACU forb, per N 7. fern, bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) FACU fern 8. blackberry, pacific (Rubus ursinus) FACU woody vine 9. cedar, western red (Thuja plicata) FAC tree 10. alder, red (Alnus rubra) FAC tree, Native 11. youth on age (Tolmiea menziesii) FAC forb, per Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: % of Dominants (OBL, FACW, FAC): 45% Check all indicators that apply below: Regional Knowledge of Plant Communities X Wetland Plant List (Nat'l or Regional) X Physiological or reproductive adaptations_ Morphological adaptations Technical Literature X . Wetland Plant Data Base X Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ❑ No Rationale for decision/Remarks: Dominants are not hydrophytes; area is reexamined in Jan. 2006 and vegetation is dominantly non-hydrophytic in the surrounding area extent in bottom of small depression. HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? Yes ❑ No Water Marks? Yes❑ No Based on: Time of year February 2005 and January I Drift Lines? Yes❑ No ❑ But during enerall wet to very wet site Oxidized root (live) channels? conditions see field note sketch maps) < 12" deep? Yes❑ No Depth of Inundation: None both times Inches Sediment Deposits? Yes❑ No❑ Drainage Patterns? Yes® No❑ Local Soil Survey? Yes® No[] Water Stained Leaves? Yes❑ No Depth to Free Water in Pit: FAC Neutral? Yes ❑ No ❑ Depth to Saturated Soil: 17" on 2105; 4" on 1106 Other? Check all that apply and explain below: Stream, Lake or Gage Data: Aerial Photograph: X Other: County Gig ma Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ® No ❑ Rationale for decision/Remarks: Hydrolocly is sufficient fora positive wetland determination in 2006 after period of very heavy rains but saturation may not be sufficient during early growing season. SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Hydrologic Soil Group (drainage class): Seattle muck (Sk) Taxonomy(subgroup): Field observations confirm Soil Survey Mapped type? Yes _ No X . Profile Qescri #ion Depth Horizon Matrix Color Mottle abundance, size Texture, concretions, Drawing of Soil Profile (Inches) (Munsell, and contrast structure, etc. (ma#ch description) 0-16" A/B 10yr 2/1-3/1 No distinct or prom. mottles are found I Hydric Soil Indicators (check all that apply} ❑Yes ❑No Histosol: I f ❑Yes ❑No ❑Yes ❑No Histic Epipedon: ❑Yes ❑No ❑Yes ❑No Sulfidic Odor: ❑Yes ❑No organic silty loam noted in 2006 Concretions: High Organic Content in Surface Layer or Sandy Soils Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils ❑Yes ❑No Aquic Moisture ❑Yes ❑No Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Regime ❑Yes ❑No Reducing ❑Yes ❑No Listed on National Hydric Soils List Conditions: ®Yes ❑No Gleyed or Low ❑Yes ❑No Other(explain in remarks) Chroma Colors: Hydric Soil Present? Yes ® No ❑ Rationale for decision/Remarks: Matrix color and texture indicates a h dric Belli n ham Bh si I ty loam or Norma No fine siltloam soil may be present see Apoendix 3 for descri tions - also shallow root zone and silt loam structure with high organics in the upper 12" of soil horizon was found in Jan. 2006; but no Prominent or distinct mottles may indicate less h dric conditions and "low soil moisture" was found in Feb. 2005 at this same location to bottom of hole at 16" during enerall wet site conditions" but not as wet as Jan. 2006. WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic vegetation present? Yes ❑ No ® Is the sampling point within a wetland? Yes ® No ❑ Hydric Soils Present? Yes ® No ❑ Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ® No ❑ Rationale/Remarks: Area was reexamined in January 2006 and criteria for positive wetland determination were onl met in the bottom of the very small isolated depression. Ve etation soil and hydrolo_qM criteria are onlV met in the bottom of small depression. Hydrology appears to be above 12" only after periods of heavy rainfall: however under normal conditions area rnaV be determined non -wetland or a very small isolated wetland +/-10' by 20' = 200 sf . TP #2 FIELD DATA FORM Routine Onsite Wetland Determination (1997 WA State Wetland Delineation Manual or 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual) Applicant/Owner: Joseph (Joel Pircey Cal 803 S. 348"' Street, Federal Way, WA Investigator: John G. Comis (PWS) (a) John Cornis Associates Do normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes® No❑ Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes❑ No® Is the area a potential problem area? Yes❑ No® Date: County/Jurisdiction: Federal Way State: WA S/T/R: SE of Sec. 20-T21 N-R4E JCA Job No: 050128 Transect ID: Plot ID: TP3 [Onsite is cleared yard and adjacent offsite area is forested and well established vegetation with no significant disturbances except in mowed yard but soils & hydrology are `normal' and not a potential problem area] VEGETATION (Dominant Plant Species) Dominant plant species (Scientific Name) Indicator Status Stratum 1. cottonwood, black (Populus trichocarpa) FAC N tree 2. Indian plum (Oemleria cerasiformis) FACU shrub 3. blackberry, cut -leaf (Rubus laciniatus) FACU+ woody vine, Intro 4. blackberry, Himalayan (Rubus discolor) FACU woody vine, Intro 5. buttercup, creeping (Ranunculus repens) FACW forb, per 6. alder, red (Alnus rubra) FAC tree, Native 7. salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) FAC+ shrub Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: % of Dominants (OBL, FACW, FAC): 57 % Check all indicators that aooly below Regional Knowledge of Plant Communities X Wetland Plant List (Nat'l or Regional) X Physiological or reproductive adaptations_ Morphological adaptations Technical Literature X Wetland Plant Data Base X Other Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ® No ❑ Rationale for decision/Remarks: Dominants are hydrophytes; but all of this offsite cottonwood drove area appears disturbed by past clearing activities; adjacent offsite areas are mixed deciduous forest with 50/50 facultative dominants. HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? Yes ❑ No ® Water Marks? Yes❑ No ® Sediment Deposits? Yes❑ No❑ Based on: Time of year February 2005 and January 2006 Drift Lines? Yesl_J No Ll Drainage Patterns? Yes® No❑ But during -generally wet to very wet site Oxidized root (live) channels? < 12" deep? Yes❑ No ® Local Soil Survey? Yes® No❑ conditions (see field note sketch maps) Depth of Inundation: none Inches Depth to Free Water in Pit: none Depth to Saturated Soil: 14" & bottom Water Stained Leaves? Yes❑ No FAC Neutral? Yes ❑ No ❑ I Other? Check all that apely and explain below: Stream, Lake or Gage Data: Aerial Photograph: X Other: County GIS map . ::1 Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ❑ No Rationale for decision/Remarks: Hydrology is not sufficient for a positive wetland determination. No saturation is present except at bottom of hole; sample plot dug at wet winter season site visit. Other field indicators such as encrusted detritus or blackened or matted leaves are not present. SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Hydrologic Soil Group (drainage class): Everett-Alderwood (EwQ, gravelly sandy loam Taxonomy(subgroup): Field observations confirm Soil Survey Mapped type? Yes x No rrotlie uescri tion Depth (Inches) Horizon Matrix Color (Munsell, moistened Mottle abundance, size and contrast Texture, concretions, structure, etc. Drawing of Soil Profile (match description) Low soil moisture even at this wet season Low soil moisture even at this wet season i 0-6" A 10yr3/2 to 10 r 3/3 No to few faint mottles Very gravelly e7!nOy loam 6-14" B 2.5y3/3 (same) (same) -lym- -1 Oil Mal, ❑Yes ❑No Histosol: ❑ Yes [:]No ❑Yes ❑No Histic Epipedon Sulfidic Odor: ❑Yes ❑No Aquic Moisture Regime ❑Yes ❑No Reducing Conditions: ❑Yes ®No Gleyed or Low Chroma Colors: Hydric Soil Present? Yes I] No r ❑Yes ❑No Concretions: ❑Yes ❑No High Organic Content in Surface Layer or Sandy Soils ❑Yes ❑No Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils ❑Yes ❑No Listed on Local Hydric Soils List ❑Yes ❑No Listed on National Hydric Soils List ❑Yes ❑No Other(explain in remarks) Rationale for decision/Remarks: Gravelly sandy loam is present as mapped in this area but past clearing and some gradinq activities may have removed some finer so_..i.I material at upper horizon: matrix Color and lack of prominent or distinct mottles are in uoper soil horizons indicate lack of redoximorl2hic conditions and indicate non-h dric soil-, also deeper root zone and structure at 15" indicates non-h dric condition in the upper soil horizons. WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic vegetation present? Yes<i No ❑ Is the sampling point within a wetland? Yes❑ No Hydric Soils Present? Yes ❑ No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ❑ No Rationale/Remarks: Only 1 of 3 criteria,(vegetation) is met. Soils and hydrology are not met and area was re-examined and tested during vM wet site conditions after sictnificant heavv rainfall eriods in February 2006. TP #3 FIELD DATA FORM Routine Onsite Wetland Determination (1997 WA State Wetland Delineation Manual or 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manu ProiecttSite: Joseoh Pircev Site 0 Federal Wav 1 Date: 211105, extended 1114106 Applicant/Owner: Joseph (Joe) Pircev 803 S. 348`" Street, Federal Way, WA Investigator: Jahn G. Cornis (PWS) 0, John Cornis Associates Do normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes® No❑ Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes❑ No® Is the area a potential problem area? Yes[-] No® County/Jurisdiction: Federal Way State: WA S/T/R: SE of Sec. 20-T21 N-R4E JCA Job No: 050128 Transect ID: Plot ID: TP4 [Offsite in forested area just west of property line in a very small, isolated depression at low spot, about 3 to 4 feet lower than rear yard area. Vegetation is not significantly or recently disturbed and soils & hydrology are 'normal' and not a potential problem area] VEGETATION (Dominant Plant Species) Dominant plant species (Scientific Name) Indicator Status Stratum 1. maple, vine (Acercircinatum) FAC- shrub 2. salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) FAC+ shrub 3. stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) FAC+ forb, per 4. fern, western sword (Polysticum munitum) FACU forb, per N 5. blackberry, pacific (Rubus ursinus) FACU woody vine 6. cedar, western red (Thuja plicata) FAC tree 7. alder, red (Alnus rubra) FAC tree, Native 8. youth .on age (Tolmiea menziesii) Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: % of Dominants (OBL, FACW, FAC): 62% Check all indicators that army below: Regional Knowledge of Plant Communities X . Physiological or reproductive adaptations_ Technical Literature X . _ Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ® No ❑ Rationale for decision/Remarks: Dominants are hydrophytes: area is reexamined in Jan. 2006 and vegetation is dominantly hydrophytic only in the bottom of small depression. FAC forb, per Wetland Plant List (Nat'l or Regional) X Morphological adaptations Wetland Plant Data Base X HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? Yes ❑ No ® Water Marks? Yes❑ No ® Sediment Deposits? Yes[:] No❑ Based on: Time of year February 2005 and January Drift Lines? Yes❑ No ❑ Drainage Patterns? 2006 Yes® No❑ But during generally wet to very wet site Oxidized root (live) channels? Local Soil Survey? conditions (see field note sketch maps) < 12" deep? Yes❑ No ® Yes® No❑ Depth of Inundation: None !both times) Inches Water Stained Leaves? Yes❑ No Depth to Free Water in Pit: FAC Neutral? Yes ❑ No ❑ Depth to Saturated Soil: 17" on 2105:4" on 1106 Other? Check all that apply and explain below: Stream, Lake or Gage Data: Aerial Photograph: X Other: County GIS ma Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ® No ❑ Rationale for decision/Remarks: [Sarre as TP21 Hydrology is sufficient for a positive wetland determination in 2006 after period of ve!y heavy rains but saturation may not be sufficient during early growinq season. SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Hydrologic Soil Group (drainage class) Everett-Alderwood JlEwQ. gravellysandy loam Taxonomy(subgroup): Field observations confirm Soil Survey Mapped type? Yes_ No X . rrume Description Depth (Inches) Horizon Matrix Color (Munsell, moistened Mottle abundance, size and contrast Texture, concretions, structure, etc. Drawing of Soil Profile match description 0-16" A/B 10yr 2/1-3/1 No distinct or prom. mottles are found org„E ;°r- silty loam noted in 2006 ❑Yes ❑No Histosol: ❑Yes ❑No Concretions: ❑Yes ❑No Histic Epipedon: ❑Yes ❑No High Organic Content in Surface Layer or Sandy Soils ❑Yes ❑No Sulfidic Odor: ❑Yes ❑No Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils ❑Yes ❑No Aquic Moisture ❑Yes ❑No Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Regime ❑Yes ❑No Reducing ❑Yes ❑No Listed on National Hydric Soils List Conditions: ®Yes ❑No Gleyed or Low ❑Yes ❑No Other(explain in remarks) Chroma Colors: Hydric Soil Present? Yes ® No ❑ Rationale for decisiontRemarks: rSame as at TP21 Matrix color and texture indicates a hydric Bellingham (Bh) silty loam or Norma No fine silty loam soil may be present see Appendix 3 for descriptions): also shallow root zone and silty loam structure, with high organics in the upper 12" of soil horizon was found in Jan. 2006: but no prominent or distinct mottles may indicate less hydric conditions and "low soil moisture"was found in_ Feb. 2005 at this same location to bottom of hole at 16" during "generally wet site conditions" but not as wet as Jan. 2006. WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic vegetation present? Yes ❑ _No[_No[1 Is the sampling point within a wetland? Yes ® No L Hydric Soils Present? Yes ® No ❑ Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ® No ❑ Rationale/Remarks: rSame as at TP21 Area was reexamined in January 2006 and criteria for positive wetland determination were only met in the bottom of the very small isolated depression. Vegetation, soil and hydrology criteria are only met in the bottom of small depression Hydrology appears to be above 12" only after periods of heavy rainfall; however, under normal conditions, area may be determined non -wetland or a very small isolated wetland W-1,0' by 50' = 500 sf). TP #4 FIELD DATA FORM Routine Onsite Wetland Determination (1997 WA State Wetland Delineation Manual or 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual) Project/Site: Joseeh Pircey Site & Federal Way Date: Extended 1/14/06 Applicant/Owner: Joseph (Joe) Pircey County/Jurisdiction: Federal Way 0a 803 S. 348"' Street, Federal Way, WA State: WA Investigator: John G. Cornis (PWS) CN John Comis Associates S/T/R: SE of Sec. 20-T21N-R4E Do normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes® Non JCA Job No: 050128 Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yeso No® Transect ID: Is the area a potential problem area? Yes[-] No® Plot ID: TP5 [Offsite in forested area 100 feet west of property line at end of the very small, isolated depression at TP4, about 2 to 3 feet higher than depression at TP4. Vegetation is not disturbed and soils & hydrology are `normal' and not a potential problem area] VEGETATION (Dominant Plant Species) Dominant plant species (Scientific Name) Indicator Status Stratum 1. maple, vine (Acer circinatum) FAC- shrub 2. salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) FAC+ shrub 3. alder, red (Alnus rubra) FAC tree, Native 4. stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) FAC+ forb, per 5. blackberry, pacific (Rubus ursinus) FACU woody vine Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: % of Dominants (OBL, FACW, FAC): 60 % Check all indicators that aooiv below: Regional Knowledge of Plant Communities X Wetland Plant List (Nat'l or Regional) X Physiological or reproductive adaptations_ Morphological adaptations Technical Literature X Wetland Plant Data Base X Other Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes lVj No U Rationale for decision/Remarks: Dominants are hydrophytes: but all of offsite area is mixed deciduous forest with 50/50 facultative and upland dominants. HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? Yes ❑ No ® Water Marks? Yes❑ No ® Sediment Deposits? Yes❑ No❑ Based on: Time of year January 2006 Drift Lines? Yes❑ No ❑ Drainage Patterns? Yes® No❑ But during very wet site conditions (see field Oxidized root (live) channels? < 12" deep? Yes❑ No ® Local Soil Survey? Yes® No❑ Water Stained Leaves? Yes❑ No note sketch man Fig 6 for details) Depth of Inundation: none Inches Depth to Free Water in Pit: none Depth to Saturated Soil: 16: bottom FAC Neutral? Yes ❑ No ❑ I Other? Check all that apply and explain below: Stream, Lake or Gage Data: Aerial Photograph: X Other: County GIS ma Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ❑ No Rationale for decision/Remarks: Hydrology is not sufficient fora ositive wetland determination. No saturation is present above 12" or at bottom of hole; sample plot was dug at very wet winter season conditions. Other indicators such as encrusted detritus or blackened or matted leaves are not present. SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Hydrologic Soil Group (drainage class): Everett-Alderwood EwC), gravelly sandy loam Taxonomy(subgroup): Field observations confirm Soil Survey Mapped type? Yes_ No X i-rOTM uescrl Lion Depth (Inches) Horizon Matrix Color (Munsell, moistei ted) Mottle abundance, size and contrast Texture, concretions, structure, etc. Drawing of Soil Profile (match description) Low soil moisture even at this wet season 0-16" A/B 10yr3/3 No to few faint mottles ^iIty sandy loam +I IY VVII 111"N is LV1a 1<MIIC41� all Lllal atipp l ❑Yes ❑No Histosol: ❑Yes UNo ❑ Yes ❑No Histic Epipedon: []Yes [—]No ❑Yes ❑No Sulfidic Odor: ❑Yes ❑No ❑Yes ❑No Aquic Moisture ❑Yes ❑No Regime ❑Yes ❑No Reducing ❑Yes ❑No Conditions: ❑Yes ®No Gleyed or Low ❑Yes ❑No Chroma Colors: Hydric Soil Present? Yes F� No F] Concretions: High Organic Content in Surface Layer or Sandy Soils Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Listed on National Hydric Soils List Other(explain in remarks) Rationale for decision/Remarks: Silty sandy loam soil and lack of gravelly sandy loam as mapped mav be due to inclusion of another soil Npe fsee Fig 3 and 1973 Ki n-q County Soil S urvey Report); matrix color and lack of Prominent or distinct mottles in upper soil horizons indicate lack of redoximor hic conditions and indicate non-h dric soil: also deeper root zone and dry friable structure at 0 to 16" indicates a non-h dric condition in the upper soil horizons. WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic vegetation present? Yess] No ❑ Is the sampling point within a wetland? Yes No EX Hydric Soils Present? Yes ❑ No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ❑ No Rationale/Remarks: Only 1 of 3 criteria (vegetation) is met; however, general area is dominated b facultative and upland vegetation indicators. Soils and hydrology are NOT met and the area was tested during very wet site conditions after significantly heavy rainfall periods in February 2006. TP #5 FIELD DATA FORM Routine Onsite Wetland Determination (1997 WA State Wetland Delineation Manual or 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual) Project/Site: Joseph Pircey Site Federal Way Date: Extended 1/14/06 Applicant/Owner: Joseph (Joe) Pircey County/Jurisdiction: Federal Way t, 803 S. 348`h Street, Federal Way, WA State: WA Investigator: John G. Comis (PWS) Cal John Comis Associates S/T/R: SE of Sec. 20-T21N-R4E Do normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes® No❑ JCA Job No: 050128 Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes❑ No® Transect ID: Is the area a"potential problem area? Yes❑ No® Plot ID: TP6 [Offsite in forested area about 200 feet west of S W property comer along sloped area in the lower part of a very large offsite depression. The sloped area continues downward for about 50 feet to what appears to be the large offsite wetland depression at the no►them side of "West Hylebos Wetlands Park" (see Figure 4 and 6). Vegetation is not disturbed and soils & hydrology are 'normal' and not a potential problem area] VEGETATION (Dominant Plant Species) Dominant plant species (Scientific Name) Indicator Status Stratum 1. maple, vine (Acer circinatum) FAC- shrub 2. fern, western sword (Polysticum munitum) FACU forb, per N 3. alder, red (Alnus rubra) FAC tree, Native 4. salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) FAC+ shrub 5. Indian plum (Oemleria cerasiformis) FACU shrub 6. cedar, western red (Thuja plicata) FAC tree Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: % of Dominants (OBL, FACW, FAC): 50 % Check all Indicators that aoNv below: Regional Knowledge of Plant Communities X Wetland Plant List (Nat'l or Regional) X Physiological or reproductive adaptations_ Morphological adaptations Technical Literature X Wetland Plant Data Base X Other Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ❑ No Rationale for decision/Remarks: Dominants are not hydrophytes (less than 51%): but most of this offsite area is mixed deciduous and conifer forest with more than 50% facultative and upland dominants. Check all that a2ply and explain below: Stream, Lake or Gage Data: Aerial Photograph: X Other: County GIS ma Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ❑ No Rationale for decision/Remarks: Hydrology is not sufficient for a positive wetland determination. No saturation is present at bottom of hole after 15 min. No saturation was found occurring into the grey clay layer; the sample plot was dug during very wet winter rainfall conditions after periods of prolonged and heavy rainfall in 2006. No other indicators such as encrusted detritus or blackened or matted leaves are not resent. SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Hydrologic Soil Group (drainage class): Seattle muck Sk or Norma No fine sandy loam Taxonomy(subgroup): Field observations confirm Soil Survey Mapped type? Yes_ No X . rrorne uescripilon Depth (Inches) Horizon Matrix Color (Munsell, moistened) Mottle abundance, size and contrast Texture, concretions, structure, etc. Drawing of Soil Profile (match descrioian) Low soil moisture even at this wet season Still low soil moisture in this layer and no seepage or moisture 0-10" A 10yr2/2 No mottles Fine sandy loam 10-19" B 10yr5/1 Prominent mottles 7.5yr4/6 at 10" Fine sandy to clayey loam ul I%, VVII II IUI%,UL%JIO 1V11 Clin 011 UIQL 0 Fjl ❑Yes ❑No Histosol: ❑Yes ❑No ❑ Yes ❑No Histic Epipedon: ❑Yes ❑No ❑Yes ❑No Sulfidic Odor: ❑Yes ❑No ❑Yes ❑No Aquic Moisture ❑Yes ❑No Regime ❑Yes ❑No Reducing ❑Yes ❑No Conditions: ❑Yes ❑No Gleyed or Low ❑Yes ❑No Chroma Colors: Hydric Soil Present? Yes® No ❑ Concretions: High Organic Content in Surface Layer or Sandy Soils Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Listed on National Hydric Soils List Other(explain in remarks) Rationale for decision/Remarks: Fine sandy to clayey loam soil and lack of muck as mapped may be due to inclusion of another soil type (see Fig 3 and,1973 King County, Soil Survey Report), matrix color and prominent mottles in upper soil horizons indicate redoximorphic conditions but this may be due to some relic conditions as the soil did not have a h i-q h soil moisture even durinct the time of this site visit when heavV rainfall periods had occurred; also deeper root zone indicates some non -h dric conditions in the u pper soil horizon even if the mottles and color below 10 inches do tend to indicate h dric conditions may have existed in this area in the Qas . I WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic vegetation present? Yes❑ No ® Is the sampling point within a wetland? Yes❑ No Hydric Soils Present? Yes ® No ❑ Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ❑ No Rationale/Remarks: Hydrology criterion is not met and general area is dominated by facultative and u land ve etation indicators. This area was tested during vely wet site conditions after significantly heavy rainfall periods in Februa 2006. As stated above the prominent mottles may be remnant and not due to persistent saturation or inundation that was not Present even at the time of the site investigations. TP #6 FIELD DATA FORM Routine Onsite Wetland Determination (1997 WA State Wetland Delineation Manual or 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual) Project/Site: Joseph Pircey Site A Federal_ Way I Date: Extended 1114/06 Applicant/Owner: Joseph (Joe) Pircey County/Jurisdiction: Federal Way Cal 803 S. 3481" Street, Federal Way, WA State: WA Investigator: John G. Comis (PWS) Cad John Comis Associates S/T/R: SE of Sec. 20-T21N-R4E Do normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes® No❑ JCA Job No: 050128 Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes❑ NnO Transect ID: Is the area a potential problem area? Yes❑ NOZ Plot ID: TP7 (Offsite in forested area about 175 feet southwest of SW property comer along a broad swale in the lower part of the depression. The sloped area continues downward toward the southwest to what appears to be a small seepage wetland at the northern edge of "West Hylebos Wetlands Park" (see Figure 4 and 6). Vegetation is not disturbed and soils & hydrology are 'normal' and not a potential problem area) VEGETATION (Dominant Plant Species) Dominant plant species (Scientific Name) Indicator Status Stratum 1. maple, bigleaf (Acermacrophyllum) FACU tree 2. Indian plum (Oemleria cerasiformis) FACU shrub 3. maple, vine (Acer circinatum) FAC- shrub 4. salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) FAC+ shrub 5. stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) FAC+ forb, per 6. fern, western sword (Polysticum munitum) FACU forb, per N 7. fern, bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) FACU fern 8. blackberry, pacific (Rubus ursinus) FACU woody vine 9. cedar, western red (Thuja plicata) FAC tree 10. alder, red (Alnus rubra) FAC tree, Native 11. youth on age (Tolmiea menziesh) FAC forb, per Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: % of Dominants (OBL, FACW, FAC): 45% Check all indicators that avn1v below: Regional Knowledge of Plant Communities X Wetland Plant List (Nat'l or Regional) X Physiological or reproductive adaptations_ Morphological adaptations Technical Literature X Wetland Plant Data Base X Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ❑ No Rationale for decision/Remarks: Dominants are not hydrophytes: area is examined in Jan. 2006 and vegetation is dominantly non-hydrophytic along the swale area including in the bottom of the depression. HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? Yes 0 No ® Water Marks? Yes❑ No ® Sediment Deposits? Yes❑ No❑ Based on: Time of year January 2006 Drift Lines? Yes❑ No ❑ Drainage Patterns? Yes® No❑ During very wet site conditions (see field note Oxidized root (live) channels? < 12" deep? Yes❑ No ® Local Soil Survey? Yes® No❑ sketch map_ Fkj 6 for details) Depth of Inundation: none Inches Depth to Free Water in Pit: none Depth to Saturated Soil: 16" IMI bottom Water Stained Leaves? Yes❑ No FAC Neutral? Yes ❑ No ❑ Other? Check all thatapply I and explain below: Stream, Lake or Gage Data: Aerial Photograph: X Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ❑ No Rationale for decision/Remarks: Hydrology is not sufficient for a positive wetland determination. Some saturation is present at bottom of hole after 10 min. dug during very wet winter rainfall conditions. No other indicators such as encrusted detritus or blackened or matted leaves are present. SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Hydrologic Soil Group (drainage class): Seattle muck (Sk) Taxonomy(subgroup): Field observations confirm Soil Survey Mapped type? Yes No X . ProTlle uescrlptlon Depth (Inches) Horizon Matrix Color (Munsell, moistened) Mottle abundance, size and contrast Texture, concretions, structure, etc. Drawing of Soil Profile (_match description) Low soil moisture even at this wet season 0-10" A 10yr2/2 No me ";-s Fine sandy loam 10-16" B 10yr5/1 Faint mottles at 10" Fine sandy to clayey loam I Hydric Soil Indicators (check all that apply) ❑Yes ❑No Histosol: ❑Yes ❑No Concretions: ❑ Yes ❑No Histic Epipedon: ❑Yes ❑No High Organic Content in Surface Layer or Sandy Soils ❑Yes ❑No Sulfidic Odor: ❑Yes ❑No Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils ❑Yes ❑No Aquic Moisture ❑Yes ❑No Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Regime ❑Yes ❑No Reducing ❑Yes ❑No Listed on National Hydric Soils List Conditions: ❑Yes ❑No Gleyed or Low ❑Yes ❑No Other(explain in remarks) Chroma Colors: Hydric Soil Present? Yes [J No U Rationale for decision/Remarks: Same as TP61 Fine sandy to clayey loam soil and lack of muck as mapped due to inclusion of another soil type (see Fig,3 and 1973 Kinct County Soil Survey Report,); faint mottles in user soil horizon indicates lack of redoximorphic conditions; some mottles may be due to relic conditions; the soil did_not have high moisture even during this time_of.heavy rainfall periods that had occurred; also deeper root zones indicate some non-h dric conditions in the upper soil horizon even if mottles and color below 10 inches do tend to indicate hvdric conditions, this may have existed in this area in the past but no longer exists here. WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic vegetation present? Yes❑ No ® Is the sampling point within a wetland? Yes❑ No Hydric Soils Present? Yes ❑ No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ❑ No Rationale/Remarks: All of 3 criteria do not meet wetland determination. General area is dominated by facultative and upland vegetation indicators. This area was tested during very wet site conditions after sig n ifica ntly heavy rainfall periods in Febru ary 2006. The lack of persistent saturation or inundation even at this time indicates a non -wetland determination along the lower swale area at least 175 feet southwest of the subject site. TP #7 FIELD DATA FORM Routine Onsite Wetland Determination (1997 WA State Wetland Delineation Manual or 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual) Project/Site: Joseph Pircey Site 0 Federal Way Date: Extended 1114106 Applicant/Owner: Joseph (Joel Pircey County/Jurisdiction: Federal Way 0, 803 S. 348`" Street, Federal Way, WA State: WA Investigator: John G. Comis PWS John Comis Associates S/T/R: SE of Sec. 20-T21N-R4E Do normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes® No❑ JCA Job No: 050128 Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes❑ No® Transect ID: Is the area a potential problem area? Yes❑ No® Plot ID: TP8 [Offsite in forested area about 230 feet southwest of SW property comer along a broad swale in the lower part of the depression. The sloped area continues downward toward the southwest. This location as at a small seepage area at the northern edge of "West Hylebos Wetlands Park" (see Figure 4 and 6). Vegetation is not disturbed and soils & hydrology are 'normal' and not a potential problem area] VEGETATION (Dominant Plant Species) Dominant plant species (Scientific Name) Indicator Status Stratum 1, hemlock, western (Tsuga heterophylla) FACU- tree 2. cedar, western red (Thuja plicata) FAC tree 3, maple, vine (Acercircinatum) FAC- shrub 4. salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) FAC+ shrub 5. blackberry, pacific (Rubus ursinus) FACU woody vine 6. blackberry, Himalayan (Rubus discolor) FACU woody vine, Intro 7. Indian plum (Oemleria cerasiformis) FACU shrub 8. fern, western sword (Polysticum munitum) FACU forb, per N 9. maple, bigleaf (Acermacrophyllum) FACU tree 10. alder, red (Alnus rubra) FAC tree, Native Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: % of Dominants (OBL, FACW, FAC): 30% Check all indicators that apply below: Regional Knowledge of Plant Communities X Wetland Plant List (Nat'l or Regional) X Physiological or reproductive adaptations_ Morphological adaptations Technical Literature X . Wetland Plant Data Base X Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ❑ No Rationale for decisionlRemarks: Dominants are not hydrophytes: area is examined in Jan. 2006 and vegetation_ is dominant) non-hydrophytic along the Swale area including in the bottom of the depression up to the paint of the groundwater seepage area. HYDROLOGY Is it the growing season? Yes ❑ No ® Water Marks? Yes❑ No ® Sediment Deposits? Yes[:] No❑ Based on: Time of year January 200fi Drift Lines? Yes❑ No ❑ Drainage Patterns? Yes® No❑ During yety wet site conditions see field note Oxidized root (live) channels? Local Soil Survey? sketch map Fig 6 for details) < 12" deep? Yes® No[:] Depth of Inundation: none Inches Yes❑ No ® Water Stained Leaves? Yes❑ No Depth to Free Water in Pit Wane FAC Neutral? Yes LJ No LJ Depth to Saturated Soil: 16" (a) bottom Other? Check all that apply and explain below: Stream, Lake or Gage Data: Aerial Photograph: X Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ❑ No Rationale for decision/Remarks: Hydrology is not present in the surrounding area except in the bottom of the seepage area where the uppermost end of a drainage course emer es. No other indicators such as encrusted detritus or blackened or matted leaves are present. SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Hydrologic Soil Group (drainage class): Seattle muck Sk Taxonomy(subgroup): Field observations confirm Soil Survey Mapped type? Yes No X . rronle uescription Depth (Inches) Horizon Matrix Color (Munsell, moistened) 10yr2/2 Mottle abundance, size and contrast No mottles Texture, concretions, structure, etc. Fine sandy loam Drawing of Soil Profile (match description) Low soil moisture even at this wet season 0-10" A 10-16" B 10yr5/1 Faint mottles at 10" Fine sandy to clayey loam Hydric Soil Indicators (check all that apply) ❑Yes ❑No Histosol: ❑Yes ❑No Concretions: ❑ Yes ❑No Histic Epipedon. ❑Yes ❑No High Organic Content in Surface Layer or Sandy Soils ❑Yes ❑No Sulfidic Odor: ❑Yes []No Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils ❑Yes ❑No Aquic Moisture ❑Yes ❑No Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Regime ❑Yes ❑No Reducing ❑Yes ❑No Listed on National Hydric Soils List Conditions: ❑Yes ❑No Gleyed or Low ❑Yes ❑No Other(explain in remarks) Chroma Colors: Hydric Soil Present? Yes ❑ No Rationale for decision/Remarks: [Same as TP71 Fine sandy to clayey loam soil and lack of muck as mapped. due to inclusion of another soil type (see Fig 3 and 1973 King County Soil Survey Report); faint mottles in upper soil horizon indicates lack of redoximorphic conditions; some mottles maybe due to relic conditions; the soil did not have high moisture even during this time of heavy rainfall periods that had occurred-, also deeper root zones indicate some non-hvdric conditions in the upper soil horizon, even if mottles and color below 10 inches do tend to indicate hvdric conditions,. this may have existed in this area in the past but no longer exists here. WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic vegetation present? Yes❑ No ® Is the sampling point within a wetland? Yes❑ No Hydric Soils Present? Yes ❑ No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ❑ No Rationale/Remarks: All of 3 criteria do not meet wetland determination. General area is dominated by facultative and upland vegetation indicators. This area was tested during very wet site conditions after significantly heavy rainfall, periods in February 2006. The lack of persistent saturation or inundation even at this time indicates a non -wetland determination along the lower swale area at least 230 feet southwest of the subject site. Note that the drainacle course emerging from the seepage point at TPS is just a trickle at this time. It is emergingemeLging out from under a fallen tree and root wad. But this appears to be a well defined channel downstream from this point as indicated by washed gravels in the bottom and defined banks. No vegetation is growing in the channel bottom but is growing along the low banks. At 320 feet southwest from the SW property corner, and downstream from the seepage point at TP8, there is slough sedge (Carex obnupta, OBL indicator species) that is growing in large clumps at the lower part along the broad swale where it begins to spread out into the northern part of the "West Hylebos Wetlands Park" (see Figure 4 and 6). TP #7 APPENDIX 3 SOIL SURVEY MAP .11 REPORT ATTACHMENTS (Soil Descriptions and List of Hydric Soil Map Units) (Source: USDA, SCS "Soil Survey of King County, Washington", 1973) Note: The Attachments included with this appendix are taken from the soil survey report published for King County areas dated February 1973. The soil descriptions included in this appendix are indicated on the SCS Soil Survey map (see legend on Figure 3). Other soil types may also occur as inclusions within a mapped unit. The soils that we found within the site appear to be the same as those shown on the soil map. Pircey Property @ Federal Way Wetland Verification By John Comis Associates Date 02/18/06 Page 14 of 20 Alderwood series The Alderwood Series is made uP of moderately well drained soils that have a weakly consolidated to strongly consolidated substratum at a depth of 24 to 40 inches. 'these sails are on nds Slopes They formed under conifers, in glacial deposits- are 0 to 70 percent. The annual precipitation is 35 to 60 inclees, DSit of The mean ich is annual Waal airnfall, between teaperatuse is October and May about 50' F. The frost -free season is 150 tot 200 days. Elevation ranges from 100 to $00 feet. In a oilrepresentative arenVery dark brown,the dark brown,ace landr and subsoil are Very sandy loans about 27 inches grayish -brown bs ra ish-brown, weakly thick. The substratum is g Y consolidated to Strongly consolidated glacial till that extends to a depth of 60 inches and more. . Alderwood soils .re used for timber, pasture_,, berries, row crops, and urban development- Then are the most extensive soils in the survey area Aldemood ravelly sand loam 6 to IS percertt -This sot is ra 1 Areas are slo es C . irregular in shape and range from 1(i to about 600 acres in size. Representative profile of Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, in woodland, 450 feet east and 1,300 feet south of the north quarter corner of sec, 15, T. 24 N., R. 6 E.: Al--0 to 2 inches, very dark brown (Rb2/n gravelly sandy loam, grayish ow (10YR 4/2) dry; weak, fine, granular struc- ture; slightly hard, friable, nonsticky, nonplastic; many roots; strongly acid; abrupt, wavy boundary. i to 3 inches thick. g2--2 to 12 inches, dark -brown (10YR 4/3) gravelly sandy loam, brown (10YR 5/3) dry; moderate, medium, subangular blocky structure; slightl hard, friable, nonsticky, nonelastic; many roots; strongly acid; clear, wavy boundary. 9 to 14 inches thick- 33--12 to 27 inches, grayish -brown (Z.SY 5/2) gravelly sandy loam, light gray (2.SY 7/2) dry; many, medium, distinct mottles of light olive brown (2.SY 5/6); hard, friable, non - sticky, nonplastic; many mots; medium acid; abrupt, wavy boundary. 12 to 23 inches chic' IIC--27 to 60 inches, grayish -brown (2.5Y 5/2), weakly to strongly consolidated till, light gray (2.SY 1/2) dry; common, medium, distinc mottles of light olive brown and yellowish brown (2.5Y 516 and IOYR 5/6); massive; no roots; medium acid. Hany feet thick. The A horizon ranges from very dark brown to dark brown. The B horizon is dark brown, grayish brown, and dark yellowish brown. The consolida C horizon, at a depth of 24 to 40 inches, is masti; grayish brown mottled with yellowish brown. Same Sayers in the C horiron slake in water. in a few areas, there is a thin, gray or grayish -brawn P.2 horizon. In most areas, this horizon has been destroyed through logging operations. Soils i u ad with this soil in mapping make ul no more than 30 percent of the total acreage. Sum, areas are up to 3 percent the poorly drained Yellin ham, Sa- a Tu�ci -A, and $W.r= soils; same are up io 5 .percent the very gravelly Ever t �glr and Itsoils; and some are up to 15 percent Alderwood soils that have slopes more gentle or steeper than 6 to 15 percent. Some areas in New- castle Hills are 2S percent Seausite $oils, same northeast of 0uvali are as much as 25 percent Oval soils, and some in the vicinity of Dash Point are 10 percent Indianola and Kitsap sails. Also included are small areas of Alderwood sails that have a gravelly loam surface layer and subsoil. Permeability is moderately rapid in the surFaea' layer and subsoil and very slow in the substratum. Boats penetrate easily to the consolidated substra- tum where they tend to mat an the surface. Some roots enter the substratum through cracks. Water moves on top of the substratuM in winter. Available water capacity is low. Runoff is slow to medium, and the hazard Of erosion is moderate, This soil is used for timber, pasture, berries, and row crops, and For urban development. Capability unit IVe-2; woodland group 5d1. Alderwood ravelly sand loam, 0 to 6 ercent slopes (Ag8 .--Thrs soil is nearly level and undulat g. It is similar to Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, but in places its surface layer is 2 to 3 inches thicker. Areas are irregular in shape and range from 10 acres to slightly more than 600 acres in size. Some areas are as much as 15 percent included Norma, Bellingham, Tukwila, and Shalcar soils, all of which are poorly drained; and some areas in the vicinity of Enumclaw are as much as 10 percent Buckley soils. Runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is Slight - This Alderwood soil is used for timber, pasture, berries, and row crops, and for urban development. Capability unit IVe-2; woodland group 3d2. Alderwood avelly sandy loam 15 to 30 ercent slopes A ❑ .--©epth [o the substratum Sri is soil varies wit in short distances, but is commonly about 40 inches. Areas are elongated and range from 7 to about 250 acres in size. soils included with this soil in mapping make up no more than 30 percent of the total acreage. Some areas are up to 25 percent Everett soils that have slopes of 15 to 30 percent, and some areas are UP to 2 percent 8elli.ngham= Norma, and Seattle soils, which are in depressions. Some areas, especially on Squak 14ountain, in Newcastle Hills, and north of Tiger Mountain. are 25 percent Beausite and Ova11 soils. aeausite soils are underlain by sandstone, and Wall soils by andesite. Runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is severe. The slippage potential is moderate. This Alderwood soil is used mostly for timber. some areas on the lower parts of slopes are used for pasture. Capability unit Vle-2; woodland group 3d1. Alderwood and Kits, ap soils, very steep A111r.-- This mapping unit is about 50 percent Al erwo gravelly sandy loam and 2S percent Kitsap silt 1oam. Slopes are 25 to 70 percent. 1Sistribution of the soils varies greatly within short distances. About 15 percent of some mapped areas is ant included, unnamed, very deep, moderately coarse textured soil; and about 10 percent of some areas is a very deep, coarse -textured indianola soil. Drainage and permeability vary. Runoff is rapid to very rapid, and the erosion hazard is severe to very severe. The slippage potential is severe. These soils are used for timber. Capability unit VIle-1; woodland group 2d1. Kc.. Bellingham Series The Bellingham series is made up of poorly drained soils that formed in alluvium, under grass and sedges. 'these soils are nearly level and are mostly in depressions on the upland glacial till plain. The annual precipitation is 35 to 55 inches, and the mean annual air temperature is about 50' E. The frost -free season ranges from 150 to 200 days. Elevation ranges from about sea level to 500 feet. In a representative profile the surface layer is very dark brown silt loam about 11 inches thick. The subsoil is mottled gray silty clay loam about 49 inches thick. Bellingham soils are used chiefly for pasture and occasionally for row crops. Bellingham silt loam I ).--Areas of this soil are somewhat roan ed and elongated and range from 1 to 40 acres in size. Slopes are less than 2 per- cent. Representative profile of Bellingham silt loam, in pasture, 600 feet north and 6SO feet east of the south quarter corner of sec. 10, T. 24 N., R. 6 E.: Ap--O to 11 inches, very dark brown (10YR 7/2) silt loam, grayish brown (JOYR 5/2) dry; common, fine, distinct mottles, brownish yellow (IOYR 6/6) dry; moderate, medium, crumb struc- ture; hard, friable, slightly sticky, slightly plastic; many roots; medium acid; abrupt, smooth boundary. 12 to 20 inches thick. B1--ll to 14 inches, olive -gray (SY 5/2) loamy sand, light gray (5Y 7/2) dry; massive; hard, very friable, nonsticky, nonplastic; common roots; medium acid; clear, smooth boundary. ❑ to 3 inches thick. B2g--14 to 60 inches, gray (N 5/0) silty clay loam; 'many, medium and large, prominent, strong - brown mottles, light gray (5Y 7/1) and yellow (lOYR 7/8) dry; massive; hard, firm, sticky, plastic; few roots; neutral. The A horizon ranges from black to very dark grayish brown. The B horizon is_grayish brown, olive gray, or gray. It is mostly silty clay loam and heavy silt loam. There are a few thin layers of loamy sand and sandy loam. Included in mapping were small areas of Alder - wood, Everett, and Seattle soils. Total inclusions do not eed 15 percent of the total acreage. Permeability is slow. In drainedareas, roots penetrate to a depth of 60 inches and more. In undrained areas, effective rooting depth is restric- ted because the seasonal water table is near the surface during the rainy season. The available water capacity is high. Runoff is slow, and the hazard of erosion is slight. This soil is used mostly for pasture. A few areas are used for row crops. Capability unit IIIw-2; woodland group M . Everett gravelly sandy loam, 5 to 15 percent slopes Ev --This soil is rolling. Areas are irregui 'r ii shape, have a convex surface, and range from 25 acres to more than 200 acres in size. Run- off is slow to medium, and the erosion hazard is slight to moderate. Soils included with this soil in mapping make up no more than 25 percent of the total acreage. Some areas are up to 5 percent Alderwood soils, which overlie consolidated glacial till; some are up to 20 percent Neilton very gravelly loamy sand; and some are about 15 percent included areas of Everett soils where slopes are more gentle than 5.percent and where they are steeper than 15 perceA. This Everett soil is used for timber and pasture and for urban development. Capability unit VIs-1; woodland group 30. Everett gravelly sandy loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes 5v€1 .--This soil occurs as long, narrow areas, mostly along drainageways or on short slopes between terrace benches. It is similar to Everett gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 5 percent slopes, but in most places is stonier and more gravelly. Soils included with this soil in mapping make up no more than 30 percent of the toffal acreage. Some areas are up to 10 percent Alderwood soils, which overlie consolidated glacial till; some are up to 5 percent the deep, sandy Indianola soils; some are up to 10 percent Neilton very gravelly loam sand; and some are about 15 percent included areas of Everett soils where slopes are less than 15 percent. Runoff is medium to rapid, and the erosion hazard is moderate to severe. Most of the acreage is used for timber. Capa- bility unit VIe-1; woodland group 3f2. Everett-Alderwood gravelly sandy loams, 6 to 1S ercent slopes (t!C .--This mapping unit is about equal. parts Everett and Alderwood soils. The soils are rolling. Slopes are dominantly 6 to 10 percent, but range from gentle to steep. Most areas are irregular in shape and range from 15 to 100 acres or more in size. In areas classified as Everett soils, field examination and geologic maps indicate the presence of a consolidated substratum at a depth of 7 to 20 feet. This substratum is the same mate- rial as that in the Alderwood soils. Some areas are up to 5 percent included Norma, Seattle, and Tukwila soils, all of which are poorly drained. Runoff is slow to medium, and the erosion hazard is slight to moderate. Most of the acreage is used for timber. Capabil- ity unit VIs-1; woodland group 3f3. Everett Series The Everett series is made upyof somewhat exces- sively drained soils that are underlain by very gravelly sand at a depth of 18 to 36 inches. These soils formed in very gravelly glacial outwash de- posits, under conifers. They are on terraces and terrace fronts and are gently undulating and mod— erately steep. Slopes are 0 to 30 percent. The annual precipitation is 3S to 60 inches, and the mean annual air temperature is about 500 F. The frost -free season ranges from 150 to 200 days. Elevation ranges from about sea level to 500 feet. In a representative profile, the surface layer and subsoil are black to brown, gravelly to very gravelly sandy loam about 32 inches thick. The substratum e7tends to a depth of 60 inches or more. It is multicolored black to gray very gravelly sand (pl. I, left). Everett soils are used for timber and pasture and for urban development. Everett gEavelly sandy loam, 0 to 5 percent slopes E --This nearly level to very gently undulating soil is on terraces. Areas are irregular in shape and range from 5 acres to more than 200 acres in size. Representative profile of Everett gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 5 percent slopes, in forest, 450 feet west and 250 feet north of the southeast corner of sec. 30, T. 22 N., R. 7 E.: 01--1 to 3/4 inch, undecomposed roots, twigs, and moss; abundant roots. 1 to 2 inches thick. 02--3/4 inch to 0, black (10YR 2/1),decomposed organic matter; abundant roots. 3/4 of an inch to 1 1/2 inches thick. Al--0 to 1 1/2 inches, black (10YR 2/1) sandy loam, gray (10YR 5/1) dry; massive; soft, very fri- able, nonsticky, nonplastic; many roots; slightly acid; abrupt, distinct boundary. 0 to 1°1/2 inches thick. B2ir--1 1/2 to 17 inches, dark -brown (7.5YR 3/4) gravelly sandy loam, yellowish brown (IOYR 5/4) dry; massive; soft, very friable, non - sticky, nonplastic; many roots; slightly acid; clear, smooth boundary. 10 to 18 inches thick. B3--17 to 32 inches, brown (10YR 4/3) very gravelly sandy loam, pale brown (10YR 6/3) dry; massive; soft, very friable, nonsticky, nonplastic; many roots; medium acid; clear, wavy boundary. 8 to 18 inches thick. IIC--32 to 60 inches, black and dark grayish -brown (lOYR 2/1 and 4/2) very gravelly coarse sand, gray, grayish brown, and brown (10YR 5/1 and S/3) dry; single grain; loose, nonsticky, nonplastic; few roots; medium acid. The A horizon ranges from black to dark gray. The Bir horizon ranges from dark brown and brown to dark yellowish brown and the B3 horizon from brown to dark brown. The IIC horizon ranges from black and very dark brown to olive brown, and from very gravelly coarse sand to very gravelly loamy sand. Depth to the IIC horizon ranges from 18 to 36 inches. Some areas are up to 5 percent included kiderwoc soils, on the more rolling and undulating parts of the landscape; some are about 5 percent the deep, sandy Indianola soils; and some are up to 25 percer Neilton very gravelly loamy sands. Also included in mapping are areas where consolidated glacial ti] which characteristically underlies Alderwood soils, is at a depth of 5 to 15 feet. Permeability is rapid. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Available water capac- ity is low. Runoff is slow, and the erosion hazar� is slight. This soil is used for timber and pasture and foi urban development. Capability unit IVs-1; woodlam group M . Norma Series The Norma series is Bade up of 1 drained soils that formed in alluvium, un er see$as, Kress, conifers, and hardwoods. These sells are in basins ■ laciated u_ and in areas alo_ on _.rye ueam ottrgms.—S1'es are 0 to 2 perce']ft !ramie annual precipitation is is 3S to 60 inches, and the mean annual air temperature is about 50. F. The frost -free season is 150 to 200 days. Elevation ranges from about sea level to 600 feet. In a representative profile, the surface layer is black sandy loam about 30 inches thick. The subsoil is dark grayish -brown and dark -gray sandy loam and extends to a depth of 60 inches or more. Norma soils are used mainly for pasture. If drained, they are used for row crops.' -- Norma sandy loam o This soil occurs as strips 25 to 300 eat wi e, pes are less than 2 percent. Areas are Ievel or concave and range from 1 to about 100 acres in size. Representative profile of Norma sandy loam, in a pasture, 725 feet east and 50 feet north of the south quarter corner of sec. 31, T. 20 N., R. a 7 F Ap--o to 30 Inches, black (10YR 2/t) sandy loam, dark grayish brown (IOYR 4/2) dry; moderate, fine, granular structure; slightly hard, very friable, slightly sticky, slightly plastic; many roots; slightly acid; abrupt, smooth boundary. 10 to 12 inches thick. -10 to 30 inches, dark grayish -brown (2.5Y 4/2) sandy loam, light brownish gray (2.5Y 612) dry; many, medium, prominent, yellowish -red (SYR 4/8) and brown (7.SYR 4/4) mottles, very pale brown (10YR 7/4) and reddish yellow (7.5YR 6/8) dry; thin platy structure; hard, vary friable, nonsticky, nonplastic; few roots; slightly acid; clear, wavy boundary. 19 to 24 Inches thick. B22g--30 to 60 inches, dark -gray (Sy 411) sandy loam, light gray (SY 7/1) dry; common, fine, prominent, strong -brown (7.5YR 5/6) and reddish -yellow (7.SYR 6/6) mottles, yellowish brown (10YR S/8) and pale brown (2.SY 7/4) dry; massive; slightly hard, very friable, nonsticky, nonplastis; few toots; slightly acid, The A horizon ranges from black to very dark brawn and is as much as 15 percent gravel. The B horizon commonly is sandy loam that in places is stratified with silt loam and loamy sand. It is as much as 35 percent gravel in some places. The B horizon is mottled gray, dark gray, and dark grayish brown. Some areas are up to S percent included Seattle, Tukwila, and Shalcar soils; and some are up to 5 percent Alderwood and Everett soils, at the slightly higher elevations. In the area northwest of Auburn, in the Green River Valley, there are areas of Norma soils that have an organic surface layer as thick as 1" `nches in some places. Also included are small B ; of Norma soils that have a silt loam surface layer. Permeability is moderately rapid. The seasonal water table is at or near the surface. In drained areas, the effective rooting depth is.60 inches or more. In undrained areas, rooting depth is restrict- ed. The availsble water capacity is moderately high to high. Runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is slight. Stream overflow is a severe hazard in - places. This soil is used mostly for pasture. Drained areas are used for row crops, Capability unit IIIw-3; woodland group 3w2. Seattle Series The Seattle series is made up of very poorly drained organic soils that formed in material derived Primarily from sedges. These soils are in depres- sions and valleys on the glacial till plain and also in the river and stream valleys. Slopes are 0 to 1 percent. The annual precipitation is 35 to 50 inches, and the mean annual air temperature is about 50' F. The frost -free season is 150 to 250 days. Elevation ranges from about sea level to 1,000 feet. Ir "presentative profile, the surface layer is black mu,-:. about 11 inches thick. It is underlain by dark reddish -brown, black, very dark brown, and dark -brown muck and mucky peat that extends to a depth of 60 inches or more. If drained, Seattle soils are used for seeded grass pasture, hay, blueberries, and truck crops. Seattle muck (--Areas of this nearly level ewh soil are Soma circular or long and narrow and range from I to about 500 acres in size. Slopes are less than 1 percent. Representative profile of Seattle muck, in pas- ture, 200 feet east and 500 feet north of the center of sec. 2, T. 24 N., R. 5 E.: Oal--O to 11 inches, black (SYR 2/1) muck, black (10YR 2/1) dry; strong, fine, granular struc- ture; hard, very friable, nonsticky, nonplas- tic; many roots; sfrrgly acid; clear, smooth boundary. 10 to 13 inches thick. Oe1--11 to 17 inches, dark reddish -brown [SYR 2/2) mucky peat, black (IOYR 2/1) with dark -brown (10YR 4/3) fibers dry; laminar structure; very hard, very friable, nonsticky, nonplastic; common roots; strongly acid; clear, smooth boundary. 6 to 8 inches thick. Oa2--17 to 21 inches, black (SYR 2/1) muck, black Q (SYR 2/1) dry; massive; very hard, very fri- able, slightly sticky, slightly plastic; few roots; very strongly acid; clear, wavy bound- ary.- 3 to 6 inches thick. Oe2--21 to 35 inches, very dark brown (7.SYR 2/2) mucky peat, very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) and pale brown (10YR 6/3) dry; massive; very hard, very friable, nonsticky, nonplastic; few roots; medium acid; clear, smooth boundary. 12 to 17 inches thick. Oe3--35 to 60 inches, dark -brown (7.SYR 3/4) mucky sedge peat, very dark brown (10YR 2/2) and brown (10YR 5/3) dry; massive; very hard, very friable, nonsticky, nonplastic; few roots; medium acid. Several feet thick. The subsurface layers are stratified mucky peat, muck, and peat that formed mostly from sedges. where these soils adjoin mineral soils, some layers are 25 Percent wood fragments. Thin lenses of mineral soil a half inch to 2 inches thick occur at any depth below I5 inches in some places, but they make up no more than 5 percent of the soil pass. Some areas are up to 30 percent inclusions of Tukwila soils, which are deep mucks, and Shalcar soils, which .are shallow over a mineral substratum; and some areas are up to 15 percent inclusions of the wet Bellingham and Norma soils. Total inclusions do not exceed 30 percent. Permeability is moderate. There is a seasonal high water table at or near the surface. If the water table is controlled, the effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. In undrained areas, rooting depth is limited. The available water capac- ity is high. Runoff ponds, and there is little or no erosion hazard. This soil is used for seeded grass pasture, hay, blueberries, and truck crops. Capability unit IIw-3; no woodland classification. Shalcar Series The Shalcar series is made up of very poorly drained organic soils that are stratified with -miner- al soils and overlie mineral soil material at a depth of 16 to 30 inches. These soils formed in deposits of sedge peat and alluvium in the stream valleys and on rolling, glaciated uplands. Slopes are 0 to 1 percent. The annual precipitation is 35 to 80 inches, and the mean annual air temperature is about 50° F. The frost -free season ranges from 150 to 200 days. Elevation ranges from 25 to 750 feet. In a representative profile, the surface layer is very dark brown muck about 14 inches thick. Below is is 5 inches of grayish -brown silt loam and _-rk-gray very fine sandy loam. The next 5 inches is black and very dark brown muck. The underlying mterial is mottled grayish -brown, dark -gray, black, and very dark grayish -brow; '.lt loam to loamy sand that extends to a depth of 60 inches or more. Shalcar soils are used for row crops and pasture. Shalcar muck (Sm).--This nearly level soil is in rounded and irregularly shaped areas that range from 1 to about 30 acres in size. Slopes are less than 1 percent. Representative profile of Shalcar muck, in pas- ture, 280 feet east and 1,220 feet north of center of sec. 35, T. 22 N., R. 4 E.: Oal--O to 9 inches, very dark brown (10YR 2/2) muck, grayish brown (2.5Y 5/1) dry; many, large, prominent, strong -brown (7.5YR 5/6) mottles dry; moderate, medium, granular structure; slightly hard, very friable, sticky, plastic; many roots; medium acid; abrupt, smooth bound- ary. 9 to 11 inches thick. Oa2--9 to 14 inches, very dark brown (10YR 2/2) muck and pockets of silt loam; muck is black (IOYR 2/1), very dark brown (10YR 2/2), and brown (10YR 4/3) dry; silt loam is Iight gray (10YR 7/2) dry; moderate, thin, platy structure; slightly hard, very friable, slightly sticky, slightly plastic; many roots; very strongly acid; abrupt, smooth boundary. 3 to S inches thick. -14 to 16 inches, grayish -brown (2.5Y 5/2) silt loam, light gray -(2.5Y 7/2) dry; many, medium, prominent, brown (7.5YR 4/4) and strong -brown (7.5YR 5/6) mottles, brown (7.5YR 4/4) and reddish yellow (7.SYR 7/6) dry; massive; hard, firm, sticky, plastic; few roots; extremely acid; clear, smooth boundary. 0 to 2 inches thick. C2--16 to 23 inches, dark -gray (SY 4/1) fine sandy loam, gray (SY 6/1) dry; many, medium, promi- nent, dark -brown (7.5YR 3/2) and dark reddish - brown (5YR 3/4) mottles, yellowish brown (10YR 5/8) and brownish yellow (IOYR 6/6) dry; massive; slightly hard, very friable, nonsticky, nonplastic; few roots; extremely acid; clear, wavy boundary. 0 to 10 inches thick. Oa3--23 to 28 inches, black (10YR 2/1) and very dark brown (10YR 2/2) muck and 25 percent dark -gray (5Y 4/1) fine sandy loam, gray (5Y 6/1 and 5/1) dry; common, medium, prominent mottles of yellowish brown (10YR 5/8) •iry; moderate, thin, platy structure; slightly hard, very friable, slightly sticky, slightly plastic; few roots; very strongly acid; clear, wavy boundary. 4 to 6 inches thick. C3--28 to 60 inches, very dark grayish -brown (2.5Y 3/1) loamy sand, gray (5Y 5/1) dry; common, medium, prominent, dark yellowish -brown (JOYR 4/4) mottles and few, medium, prominent mottle of yellowish brown (10YR 5/6 and 5/8) dry; massive; soft, very friable, nonsticky, non - plastic; few roots; very strongly acid. The muck and mucky peat layers range in color from black to very dark brown, have a combined thick- ness of 16 to 28,inches, and occur within a depth of 32 inches. Thin layers of mineral soil material also occur within this depth in places. The mineral C horizon is loamy sand to silty clay loam and is mottled very dark grayish brown, gray, and olive gray. Some areas are up to 30 percent ir:clusions of the very deep muck and mucky peat Tukwila and Seattle soils; and some areas are up to 15 percent the poor- ly drained Norma, Bellingham, Puget, and Snohomist soils. Inclusions make up no more than 30 percent of the total.acreage. Permeability is moderate in the organic layers and moderate to rapid in the lower part of the pro- file. There is a seasonal high water table at or near the surface. If the water table is controlled, the effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. In undrained areas, rooting depth is restricted. The available water capacity is high. Runoff is ponded. There is no erosion hazard. This soil is used for row crops and pasture. Ca- pability unit IIw-3; no woodland classification. Tukwila Series The Tukwila series is made up of very poorly drained organic soils that formed in decomposing sedges, rushes, grasses, and shrubs. These soils are in wet basins of upland depressions and on stream bottoms. Slopes are 0 to 1 percent. The annual precipitation ranges from 35 to 80 inches, and the mean annual temperature is about 50' F. The frost - free season is 1S0 to 200 days. Elevation ranges from 2S to 750 feet. In a representative profile, doadnently black to very dark brown muck extends to a depth of 60 inches or more. If drained, Tukwila soils are used for row crops. They are also used for pasture. Tukwila muck (Tu).--This nearly level soil is in nearly circular and elongated areas that range from 1 to about 60 acres in size. Slopes are less than 1 percent. Representative profile of Tukwila muck, in pas- ture, 320 feet west and 1,140 feet south of the center of sec. 4, T. 21 N., R. 5 E.: Oal--O to 10 inches, black (10YR 211) muck, dark gray OOYR 4/1) dry; moderate, coarse, granu- lar structure; slightly hard, vary friable, slightly sticky, slightly plastic; many roots; extremely acid; abrupt, smooth boundary. 8 to 12 inches thick. Oat--10 to 16 inches, black (IOYR 2/1) muck, brown (10YR 5/3) dry; ped exterior is dark gray (IOYR 4/1) dry; moderate, very coarse, pris- matic structure; slightly hard, friable, slightly sticky, slightly plastic; many roots; very strongly acid; clear, smooth boundary. 6 to 9 inches thick. 0a3--16 to 19 inches, black (IOYR 2/1) muck, dark brown (10YR 3/3) dry grading to pale brown (10YR 6/3) in lower part; dark reddish -brown (5YR 3/3) ped interior; moderate, very coarse, prismatic structure; slightly hard, friable, slightly sticky, slightly plastic; many roots; very strongly acid; abrupt, wavy boundary. 2 to 4 inches thick. )di--19 to 21 inches, strong -brown (7.SYR 5/6) and ` Very pale brown (IOYR 7/3) silt loam (dia- tomite), light yellowish brown (10YR 6/4) dry; massive; slightly hard, very friable, non - sticky, nonplastic; many roots; very strongly acid; abrupt, smooth boundary. 1 to 3 inches thick. 0a4--21 to 60 inches, very dark brown (10YR 2/2) muck that is 5 to 10 percent woody stem, dark brown (10YR 212) dry; massive; slightly hard, very friable, slightly sticky, slightly plas- tic; coamon roots to a depth of 30 inches, few roots below; very strongly acid. Several feet thick. The underlying organic layers are strong -brown to very dark brown muck, peaty muck, and in places layers of diatomite 1 to 10 inches thick. Some areas of this soil are up to 30 or 40 per- cent Seattle soils; and some are up to 5 percent the poorly drained Bellingham and Norma soils. Permeability is moderate. There is a seasonal high water table at or near the surface. If the water table is controlled, the effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. In undrained areas, rooting depth is restricted. Av►ilable water capac- ity is high. Runoff is ponded, and the erosion hazard is slight. If drained, this soil is used for row crops. It ;s also used for pasture. Capability unit Ilw-3; �p woodland classification. . APPENDIX 4 RESUMES FOR WETLAND CONSULTANTS Pircey Property t@ Federal Way Weiland Verification By John Comis Associates Date 02/18/06 Page 15 of 20 JOHN G. COMIS Professional Wetland Scientist (SWS Certif. No. 000810, dtd Nov 27, 1995) Wetlands Consultant (Listed as Certified "Wetlands Specialist" by Pierce County, 1992) EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science, Environmental Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, 1973 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY.- Consoer, Townsend & Associates, junior engineer, 1974-77 Pieic a County Public Works, civil engineer II, planning & drainage engineer, 1977-89 John Comis Associates (JCA), principal & owner of "sole proprietorship", 1989-present QUALIFICATIONS: Mr. Comis has worked a total of 32 years in public sector surface water management and private sector wetland consulting. Mr. Comis' education, research, and experience combine the highly technical fields of water biology and water engineering. John has experience in wetland delineation's and mitigation plans including large and small-scale projects. Private consulting projects primarily deal with wetlands including identification, delineation, and mitigation for new developments. Wetland projects include over 600 private developments in King, Kitsap, Pierce and Thurston Counties, including work within the City's of Algona, Auburn, Bellevue, Bothell, Bonney Lake, Buckley, Enumclaw, Edgewood, Federal Way, Fife, Fircrest, Issaquah, Kent, Lakewood, Milton, Olympia, Pacific, Puyallup, Renton, Sumner, Tacoma and University Place. John also assists clients with flood plain and drainage analysis problems including runoff modeling and backwater studies. Public sector experience involves many aspects of drainage and surface water management from basin level planning to site specific analysis and design. John has experience with computer models used for estimating runoff, routing stream flows, calculating flood plain elevations and sizing retention/detention facilities. On many projects, John has worked closely with soil scientists, fishery biologists, civil engineers, surveyors, and regulatory agency staffs at all levels of government. He has frequently been involved in interdisciplinary project teams at both the planning and implementation stages. In academic research, John directed two National Science Foundation projects for an interdisciplinary research team on Kelsey and Coal Creeks, King County, Washington. He has conducted wetland, drainage, and floodplain investigations at all levels of project development. This has provided opportunities to put theory into "on -the -ground" applications for wetlands, flood plains and other aspects of surface water management. AFFILIATIONS: Member, Society of Wetland Scientists; Society for Ecological Restoration; Washington Native Plant Society; National Audubon Society File: \RES-JGCl.doc (Jan. 2006) Pircey Property @ Federal Way Wetland Verification By John Comis Associates Date 02/18/06 Page 16 of 20 CATHERINE A. COMIS Landscape Designer EDUCATION: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BSLA), University of Washington, Seattle, 1978 Bachelor of Arts, Near Eastern Studies, University of Washington, Seattle, 1972 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY. UIS Army, Lieutenant, Military Intelligence Corps, 1972-1976 TRA, landscape designs, park plans, and comprehensive master plans, 1978-1982 Richard Haag & Associates, landscape designs, 1983 Edward Chaffee & Associates, residential & commercial landscape designs, 1983-1987 John Comis Associates, principal, mitigation plans designer monitoring, 1988-present QUALIFICATIONS. Kate Comis has served as both a designer and project manager for numerous residential and commercial landscape design and master plan projects including park projects. She has served as a team member on parks and recreation area plans and comprehensive master plans. Kate has over 28 years of experience in Washington State providing clients with technical assistance in landscape design of residential and commercial developments. Her experience includes stream corridor developments; park and recreation facility design; multi -use equestrian, pedestrian and bike trails. Site plan preparations include all aspects of preliminary site surveys, cost estimating, construction specifications, drawings and management. As a parks and recreation consultant, she has worked on Public Utility District (PUD) projects in eastern Washington State such as the Chelan County "Entiat Park", "Lincoln Rock Park" and "Daroga Park Master Plan" at the Rocky Reach Reservoir. She also worked on the Chelan County PUD projects "Mason Park" at Lake Chelan and "Douglas County River Park" at Rock Island Reservoir. These parks were established as a minimum requirement for recreational area development along the reservoirs after damming of the Columbia River. She has also worked for private clients on camping area designs for recreational projects such as Camp Benbow, Lake Tanwax, Pierce County Jewish Camping Association; Camp Orkila, Orcas Island, YMCA of Greater Seattle; and Camp Sealth, Vashon Island, Seattle -King County Campfire Council. AFFILIATIONS: Member, American Society of Landscape Architects; Society for Ecological Restoration; Washington Native Plant Society; National Audubon Society; Wildlife Society. File: \RES-CACI.doc (Jan. 2006) Pircey Property @ Federal Way Wetland Verification By John Comis Associates Date 02/18/06 Page 17 of 20 APPENDIX 5 REFERENCES FOR WETLAND ANALYSIS Pircey Propeny @ federal Way Wctland Verification By John Comis Associates Date 02/18106 Page 18 of 20 PROJECT -SPECIFIC REFERENCES 1. Brady, N.C. 1974. The Nature avid Properties of5oils, 8th Edition. McMillan Publishing Co., New York. 2. Corps of Engineers. 1987. Corps ofEngineers Wetland Delineation Manual. Technical Report Y-87-1, Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Miss., together with clarification and interpretation guidelines as published by the USACOE, 1992. [Also see Washington State 1997 Manual reference, below] 3. Cooke, Sarah Spear (Editor). 1997. A Field Guide to the Coninion Wetland Plants of Western Washington & NW Oregon. Seattle Audubon Society & Washington Native Plant Society, Seattle, Washington. 4. Cowardin, L.M., V. Carter, F.C. Golat and E.T. LaRoe. 1979. Classi rcation of Wetlands and Dee Water Habitats a the United States. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of Interior, Publication FWS/OBS-79/31. Guard, B. Jennifer. 1995. Wetland Plaits of Oregon and Washington. Lone Pine Publishing, Redmond, Washington. Hitchcock, C.L., A. Cronquist. 1977. Flora Qf the Pack ?Vortl�tii�eSt. University of Washington Press, Seattle, Washington. Knobel. 1980. Field Guide to the Grasses, Sedges and Rushes of the United States. Dover Press, New York. 8. Kollmorgen Corp. 1975. Munsell Soil Color Charts. Baltimore, Maryland. 9. Pojar, J., and A. MacKinnon. 1994. Plants ofthe Pact & Northwest Coast. BC Forest Service Research Program. Lone Pine Publishing, Vancouver, Canada. 10. Reed, P.B., Jr. 1988. National List of Plant Species Thal Occur in Wetlands: Northwest e ion 9 . U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Biological Report-88 (26.9). Including 1993 Supplement. 11. Reed, P.B., Jr. 1986. Wetland Plants of the State of Washington. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Biological Report-86 (W 12.47). 12. Reppert, R.T., W. Sigleo, E. Stakhiv, L. Messman, and C. Beyers. 1979. Wetland. Values - Concepts and Methods for JEetland Evaluation. Research Report 79-R1, US Army Corps of Engineers, Institute for Water Resources, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. 13. US Department of Agriculture and Washington Agricultural Experiment Station. 1973. Soil Suri,ey of Icing County Area, Washington. 14. US Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. 1986. Hi Soils in the Kin County Area Washington. Prepared in cooperation with the National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils. Pircey Property @ Federal Way Wetland Verification By John Comis Associates Date 02/18/06 Page 19 of 20 15. Washington State Department of Ecology. 1997. Washington State Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual. Publication #96-94. March 1997. [Note: this manual has been reviewed and approved for use by the Seattle District Corps of Engineers and is consistent with the 1987 Corps of Engineers Manual (see COE reference above)]. 16. Washington State Department of Ecology. 2004. Washington Slate Wetlands Rating System - Western. WDOE Pub. #04-06-025. August 2004. Olympia, Washington. 17. Washington State Department of Fisheries. Catalog of Washin ton Sty earns and Salmon Utilization -Volume 1. 1975. Olympia, Washington. 18. Washington Department of Ecology. WashL ton State H dric Soils Gi�idebaok. Publication No.90-20. July 1990. Olympia, Washington. 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