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BLD20131338 CANOD.pdf April 9, 2014 Bob McChesney Port of Edmonds 336 Admiral Way Edmonds, WA 98020 RE: 345 Admiral Way- Critical Area Enhancement Plan City of Edmonds, WA Dear Mr McChesney, EarthCorps has prepared this Critical Area Enhancement plan as required by the City of Edmonds to mitigate for the portion of propsed construction located at 345 Admiral Way The proposed project is construction of a premanufactured metal building for boat sales and repair. A). The development occurs within an existing developed paved area west of the BNSF railroad tracks. Ordinance No. 3935 allows for development within this buffer with a requirement for enhancement of the critical area. In accordance with City of Edmonds Critical Areas Ordinance code Allowed Activities section in ECDC 23.40.220 a.Does not increase the footprint of development beyond the legally established footprint, The entirety of the Jacobsen footprint, and therefore does not exceed the current developed footprint. b.Does not increase the impact to the critical area and/or buffer; or The location and nature of the development propos Edmonds Marsh and critical areas associated with the marsh, including marsh buffers. c.Does not increase the total impervious surface area of the site; ted on a legally established impervious surface and does not increase the total impervious surface area of the site. d.Does not increase risk to life or property as a result of the development proposal; and o life or property as a result of the development. e.Includes measures to enhance the critical area and/or buffer in a way that improves its function and value. Based on EarthCorps above determination, a scope of work follows using Best Management Practices that meet the requirement to enhance the Edmonds Marsh buffer. The proposed enhancement will improve marsh function and value by maintaining existing trees and canopy, removing invasive vegetation in the buffer area, and revegetating with native trees and shrubs. This plan includes minimmal maintenance in the first year following the enhancment installation and three years of monitoring. The plan does not include any long-term stewardship actions. The recommended enhancement will incorporate 6,200 sq ft of Edmonds Marsh buffer area. Although 10,275 sq ft of the proposed b recommend buffer enhancements over the same square footage. Restoration in urban environs such as this have a higher than average likelihood of failure if not properly scoped, planned and executed. Past efforts to enhance this section of Edmonds Marsh buffer have failed due to lack of proper execution and consistent maintenance. Therefore, we recommend initial enhancement on a smaller square footage that was determined based on current site conditions recorded at a site visit on Feb 19, 2014. Attempting enhancements of too large of an area will be more likely to fail without th assurance for long-term maintenance and stewardship required of this type of buffer enhancement in an urban environment. In addition, we recommend that the City of Edmonds pool resources between and the American Brewing Company Critical Areas Enhancement requirements to allow for a more inclusive planned and executed buffer enhancement effort. This is reflected in the attached budget. Attached: Scope of Work icluding Budget Map of proposed enhancement areas Example Edmonds Marsh buffer planting plan Example Planting strategy for buffer earea Native plant rank list for Edmonds Marsh buffer Prevailing wage exemption documentation Statement of qualifications Critical Area Enhancement Plan and American Brewing mitigation requirements tƩĻƦğƩĻķ ŅƚƩʹ Port of Edmonds ƦķğƷĻķ ЍΉЊЉΉЊЍ 6310 NE 74th St, Suite 201E Seattle, WA 98115 www.earthcorps.org EarthCorps © 2014 All rights reserved. Critical Area Enhancement Plan / page 2 NARRATIVE SCOPE OF WORK The following scope of work follows Best Management Practices that meet the City of Edmonds Critical Area requirement to enhance the Edmonds Marsh buffer. The proposed enhancement will improve marsh function and value by maintaining existing trees and canopy, removing invasive vegetation in the buffer area, and revegetating with native trees and shrubs. This scope of work also provides for minimal maintenance (weeding and watering) in the first year following the enhancement and monitoring the area for three years. The proposed enhancement area is divided into two sections, Section A and Section B, based on existing vegetation, previous restoration efforts, and recommended management approach. Section A: Section A is a 1,700 sq ft area of buffer along the northern edge of Edmonds Marsh (see attached map). This area was formerly a blackberry monoculture that was cleared in 2010 and 2011 using volunteers was then replanted in the winter of 2012 with native vegetation that would remain low- growing, retaining a view corridor of the marsh. The initial planting effort failed, due to lack of maintenance (People For Puget Sound closed in 2012, and no maintenance occurred following the replanting effort) and no irrigation during the summer of 2012. Current conditions: We noted about 5% blackberry cover still remaining in Section A during a site survey conducted on 2/19/14. We noted about 12 native plants still surviving (of the 138 planted), which were mostly Nootka rose (Rosa gymnocarpa) and snowberry (Symphoricarpus albus). The remainder of the area has herbaceous cover, mostly composed of gramminoid grasses and horsetail (Equisetum spp.). Section B: Section B is 4,500 sq ft area of buffer also along the northern edge of Edmonds Marsh. This area has a mix of mature willow (Salix spp.) and Red alder (Alnus rubra) trees that provide a canopy approx. 20-40 feet wide that shades the understory and marsh edge. The understory is a mix of native and invasive plants, with approximately 75% cover of invasive blackberry, ivy and morning glory. Native woody shrubs in this section include snowberry (Symphoricarpus albus), ocean spray (Holodiscus discolor) and salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis). No enhancement work has been done in this section to date. Proposed Enhancement Plan: Task One: Invasive vegetation removal- Section A Critical Area Enhancement Plan / page 3 An EarthCorps crew will control invasive plants from Section A. Section A is 1,700 sq ft with 5% blackberry. All invasive removal will be done using manual techniques only and will involve both cutting stems and grubbing roots. All plant material will be bagged and disposed of at an appropriate transfer station. Task Two: Maintenance and site preparation- Section A An EarthCorps crew with field support from a project manager will install erosion control (straw waddles) along 190 linear feet in Section A creating two planting terraces that will improve mulch and water retention on site. All invasive removal will be done using manual techniques only and will involve both cutting stems and grubbing roots. The crew will also perform an invasive plant sweep and removal on this day in both Section A and B. All invasive removal will be done using manual techniques only and will involve both cutting stems and grubbing roots. Task Three: Invasive vegetation removal- Section B An EarthCorps crew will control invasive plants from Section B. Section B is 4,500 sq ft with 75% invasive cover, including blackberry, ivy and morning glory. All invasive removal will be done using manual techniques only and will involve both cutting stems and grubbing roots. All plant material will be bagged and disposed of at an appropriate transfer station. Task Four: Community volunteer planting event- Section A and B EarthCorps will manage a volunteer event in fall of 2014 to replant Sections A and B where volunteers will be replanting the areas with appropriate native vegetation. Project manager hours include developing a planting plan, ordering all required materials and supplies to support a volunteer event, recruitment of volunteers from the community, and leadership oversight of volunteers during the event. Volunteers will be led on-site by two EarthCorps volunteer specialists and trained volunteer leaders from our Puget Sound Stewardship program. Volunteers will plant an estimated 350 potted native plants. Volunteers will also mulch Section A to assist with weed suppression and summer water retention. Part of the provided the original 2011 planting plan that was installed in Section A and associated native plant list (see attached). All plant stock was either 1 gal or 5 gal potted stock. We anticipate a similar planting plan for Section A again that will use low-growing native plants installed on 3-5 ft centers. The area will also be mulched within the installed wattle terraces to improve water retention in the area. Critical Area Enhancement Plan / page 4 In Section B, we anticipate planting a combination of woody native understory species such as oceanspray (Holodiscus discolor), Oregon grape (Mahonia spp.), salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) and Red osier dogwood (Cornus stolonifera); grouncover, sush as kinnickinick (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) and the native trailing blackberry (Rubus ursinus); and native trees such as willow species (Salix spp.), black cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa) and Red alder (Alnus rubra). Planting trees in Section B will be very important to provide a maturing buffer of native trees that will eventually replace the aging willows and alders currently on the site. We anticipate planting 1 gallon potted stock on 2-5 ft centers in Section B. A draft and final planting plan will be provided to the Port of Edmonds and the City of Edmonds for approval prior to installing plants. A report of enhancement activities and as-builts of planting installations will be provided to the Port of Edmonds and the City of Edmonds following the volunteer planting event in fall/winter of 2014. Task Five: Year One (2015) maintenance- Section A and B EarthCorps will provide one crew day in late spring/early summer 2015 for minimal maintenance. The crew will weed Sections A and B of any invasive plants that have regrown in the areas. The crew will also install DRiWATER irrigation gel packs to native plantings in Section A only. We do not anticipate that the native plantings in Section B will require irrigation due to the shade provided by the native canopy of mature trees. Task Six: Site monitoring and Reporting An EarthCorps Project Manager will conduct annual monitoring in both Sections A and B. Monitoring will consist of an annual systematic site walk through that will note regrowth of invasive weeds and the overall health of the native plantings, including number of native plantings that have died. An annual report will be provided that outlines recommended maintenance based on overall site health and specific management issues noted during monitoring site visits. A report of enhancement activities and as-builts of planting installations will be provided to the Port of Edmonds and the City of Edmonds following the volunteer planting event in fall/winter of 2014. In addition, EarthCorps will provide a final report in year three (2017). This completion report will detail all work completed to date, all monitoring results, and a final recommendation for on-going stewardship of the buffer enhancement area. **Note: this scope of work includes minimal maintenance for the first year following native plant installation, and no additional stewardship. EarthCorps continues to work with the City of Critical Area Enhancement Plan / page 5 Edmonds to fund stewardship of this project area, but the risk of failure of restoration efforts in urban areas increases over time without stewardship. EarthCorps will provide the following: Basic hand tools along with access to power tools (brush cutter and chainsaws) and any specialized equipment required. Training and education in ecological restoration best management practices, ecology, leadership and community outreach. Washington State Licensed Herbicide Applicator onsite as needed. Washington Labor & Industries documentation. Administrative/ payroll and human resource services. Agency will provide the following: Site access and all permissions required to perform the actions included in this Scope of Work Any required permits SCHEDULE Task Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 2 3 4 5 6 *Note- Task 6 will repeat every May for three years (2015-2017) Critical Area Enhancement Plan / page 6 BUDGET Crew Days Crew Day Project Materials or HoursRateManager RateCost Subtotals Task 1: Invasive vegetation removal- Section A (1,700 sq ft) Days in field: Summer 2014 0.5$ 1,190.00 $ 595.00 Project Management2$ 75.00$ 150.00 Materials$ - Invasives Disposal- Transfer station fee$ 25.00 Invasives disposal- truck fee$ 75.00 $ 75.00 $ 820.00 Task 2: Maintenance and site prep- Section A (1,700 sq ft) Days in field: Fall 20141$ 1,190.00 $ 1,190.00 Project Management4$ 75.00$ 300.00 Materials$ - Straw wattles (8 @ $27.50 ea)$ 220.00$ 220.00 Wood stakes (bundle of 50)$ 15.00 $ 15.00 $ 1,725.00 Task 3: Invasive vegetation removal- Section B (4,500 sq ft) Days in field: Summer 2014 1.5$ 1,190.00 $ 1,785.00 Project Management2$ 75.00$ 150.00 Materials$ - Invasives Disposal- Transfer station fee$ 50.00 Invasives disposal- truck fee$ 75.00 $ 75.00 $ 2,010.00 Task 4: Volunteer planting event- Section A and B (6,200 sq ft) Days in field: Fall 2014 Project Management15$ 75.00$ 1,125.00 Event Assistants (2)18$ 30.00$ 540.00 Volunteer Coordination2$ 50.00$ 100.00 Materials Plants (350 1-gals @ $3.50 ea)$ 1,225.00$ 1,225.00 Plant Delivery$ 75.00 $ 75.00 Mulch (15 yards @ $30/yard)$ 450.00$ 450.00 Hospitality and Tools$ 80.00 $ 80.00 Portable toilet rental$ 150.00$ 150.00 $ 3,745.00 Task 5: Year One (2015) maintenance- Section A and B (6,200 sq ft Days in field: Summer 20151$ 1,190.00 $ 1,190.00 Project Management2$ 75.00$ 150.00 Materials$ - DRiWATER irrigation (100 plants @ $10 ea)- Section A only$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00 $ 2,340.00 Task 6: Site monitoring and Reporting Summer 2015- 2017$ 1,190.00 $ - Project Management- monitoring section A and B for three years6$ 75.00$ 450.00 Project Management- Final site report 2$ 75.00$ 150.00 $ 600.00 Total of Sub-Totals$ 11,240.00 Materials & Handling Fee (10% of Total Materials)$ 191.00 TOTAL $ 11,431.00 9.5% Location Code: Sales Tax:3104 $ 1,085.95 SUBTOTAL $ 12,516.95 LESS American Brewing mitgation payment TO City of Edmonds $ 1 ,500.00 TOTAL ESTIMATE$ 11,016.95 Fee ScheduleLabor Crew Day (5-6 persons/van/equipment)$1,190.00 Project Manager/hour$75.00 Field Technician/hour$30.00 Field Trucks (4x4 pick up / 3 ton dump truck) $75/day Payment: invoiced monthly until completion, 30 day payment requested. **All materials costs are estimates Critical Area Enhancement Plan / page 7 EARTHCORPS BACKGROUND EarthCorps is a non-profit organization founded in 1993 with a mission to build a global community of leaders through local environmental service. EarthCorps provides a year- long intensive program for young adults from the US and 80 other countries to learn best practices in community-based environmental restoration and develop their leadership skills as they supervise more than 10,000 volunteers each year. Location Restoration EarthCorps' core expertise is community-based environmental restoration. We regard restoration as a process of reestablishing healthy habitat: returning a polluted or degraded environment as closely as possible to a thriving, self-sustaining ecosystem. As restoration practitioners, our goal is to expedite natural processes in rebuilding a functioning natural ecosystem. Environmental service is a uniquely effective way to build community. When people put their hands into the dirt together and see their efforts transform a threatened area into a more vibrant landscape, they forge a special bond, empowering themselves and their community. Global Leadership Based in Seattle, Washington, EarthCorps brings together emerging environmental leaders from more than 60 countries to work on projects in the Puget Sound region and Cascade Mountains. As part of EarthCorps' intensive hands-on curriculum, they learn multiple restoration techniques, try out project design and management, develop leadership and team-building skills, and help manage thousands of local volunteers on projects. 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Orcas Island, but typically ocurring East clusters of crème white flowers, does well in disturbed areas, dry fruit dense clusters of white flowers, red fruit, prefers moist well-drained distinct yellow/red fall foliage, white flowers and purplish-black fruits pale yellow flowers, purplish black fruits, occurs from sea level to very thorny, pyramids of berries, very aggressive growth, once golden yellow flowers in bloom, recommended background for technically a tree, proliferates rapidly via birds, raw fruits toxic deciduous shrubs, commonly used in hedges west of Cascades large solitary flowers, purplish hips, dry to moist habitats ground cover, thrives in the sun, white or pink flowers, not confirmed native in PS region, but confirmed in WA from east of Cascades, but grows easily on both sides black fruit and red-pink flowers attract hummingbirds berries in the fall, prefers shade, acid and gritty soils drained soils, requires pruning to keep low brilliant red hips, found west of Cascades mountains, prefers moist and open sites sprays of yellow flowers in the spring persists between seasons sun, forms thickets grow in the sun! additional notes of Cascades established open sun soils Ease (KingCounty) NANANANA MMLHHHMMHMHHHMHH 66415433322215443321 Score 11100001100000100000 Evergreen? 00000000000001000000 N-fixing 11101100100112111011 Ornamental 11001101001001010100 Soil Quality 11001100010100100000 Barrier Habitat 11000010000000011000 00101010000000000100 Soil-binding 11111111111001111110 Berrying 20451813 1800120015001500150010001500130012003000200040002500300018003500 Height(cm) HSSSSMMMMMMMMMLLLLLLL Mahonia/Berberis repens Rubus idaeus (var. strigosus)Mahonia/Berberis aquifolium Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Anaphalis margaritacea Shepherdia canadensis Symphiocarpos albus Amelanchier alnifolia Sambucus racemosa Lonicera involucrata Oplopanax horridum Holodiscus discolor Cornus canadensis Gaultheria shallon Rosa gymnocarpa Vaccinium ovatum Ribes sanguineum Viburnum opulus Mahonia nervosa Rosa nutkana Latin Name Low/dwarf Oregon Grape, Cascade Oregon grapeBearberry Honeysuckle, TwinberryHighbush Cranberry, Snowball Saskatoon Serviceberry Creeping Oregon Grape Red Flowering Currant Evergreen huckleberry Common Snowberry Russet Buffaloberry Tall Oregon grape Pearly Everlasting Common Name Red Elderberry Red Raspberry Baldhip Rose Knnickinnick Oceanspray BunchberryNutka Rose Devil's club Salal Attachment C: RCW 79A.35.130 Prevailing wage documentation KA. EELEY CONNELL th EarthCorps 6310 NE 74 St Suite 201E, Seattle WA 98115 Telephone: 206-322-9296 x213; Cell: 360-220-5544; E-mail: keeley@earthcorps.org Education B.S. Biology University of Arkansas 1994-1999 Fayetteville, AR M.S. Marine and Estuarine Science Western Washington University 1999-2002 Bellingham, WA Selected Work Experience 2012 present EarthCorps Seattle, WA Senior Project Manager Develop, implement and manage nearshore ecological restoration and research projects, including managing the field-based research and regional organization and communications for the Snohomish estuary Coastal Blue Carbon study and management of the long-term, watershed-based Commencement Bay Stewardship project with the NRDA Trustees. Skills include contract management; grant proposal and report writing; budgeting; field leadership of crews; supervision of crew leaders and responsibility for maintaining safety standards and organizational goals of EarthCorps. 2004 2012 People For Puget Sound Seattle, WA Senior Restoration Ecologist Develop and manage restoration projects and programs to restore Puget Sound shorelines. Responsible for project management, budget management, identifying and scoping funding sources, grant applications and reporting, volunteer and intern training and management. Skills include initial project scoping and project feasibility, project universities, and tribal communities, developing competitive bid processes, contracting and managing consultants, invasive weed removal, native plant propagation, estuarine and riparian habitat improvement planning, recruitment, training, and oversight of volunteers and interns for short term work projects and long term stewardship programs, public outreach and involvement, GPS and basic GIS knowledge. 2003 2004 People For Puget Sound Mount Vernon, WA North Sound Coordinator Spartina Field crew lead for an eight month Spartina survey and removal project in north Puget Sound counties. Recruited and managed four Student Conservation Corps interns during field activities including invasive species shoreline surveys, GPS marking and mapping of invasives, manual removal of invasives, reporting to state agencies and partners, and volunteer management at large work events. Memberships, Certifications, Publications Spartina alterniflora) -cordgrass ( on infaunal macroinvertebrate commu University Bellingham, WA Coastal Training Program: Designing Compensatory Mitigation and Restoration Projects; Grass, Sedge, and Rush Identification in Puget Sound Lowlands; Puget Sound Coastal Processes and Shoreline Stabilization Measures; Shoreline Management and Stabilization Using Vegetation Basic First Aid and CPR Member of Society for Ecological Restoration, Society of Wetland Scientists Estuaries