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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSE Renton Vegetation Approach 7-24-19
Puget Sound Energy
P.O. Box 97034
Bellevue, WA 98009-9734
PSE.com
July 24, 2019
Jill Ding
Renton City Hall, 6th Floor
11055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
RE: Renton Segment Energize Eastside – Vegetation Replacement Approach
Conditional Use (File# 17-120556-LB)
Dear Ms. Ding:
Puget Sound Energy, Inc. (PSE) provides the following information to the City of Renton (City) to support
the above referenced CUP permit application for the Energize Eastside project (Project), which also
traverses Redmond, Bellevue, Newcastle, and unincorporated King County. Within the City, the project
entails the replacement of two existing 115 kV transmission lines with two new 230 kV lines, all within
an existing utility corridor that was established in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Changing the 115 kV
system over to a 230 kV system will require vegetation management (i.e., tree trimming and removal) in
order to ensure compliance with federal requirements.
PSE is committed to fully restoring impacted areas and replacing trees for the Energize Eastside project.
Consistent with the vegetation management mitigation measures contemplated in the Energize Eastside
Final Environmental Impact Statement, the attached vegetation management approach and corridor
restoration plan is proposed.
Thank you for your effort in processing our application. Please let us know if additional clarification is
needed.
Sincerely,
Brad Strauch
Senior Land Planner
Attachments
A – Tree Retention Worksheets
B – Energize Eastside Plant Palettes
C – Draft Landscape and Tree Replacement Plan
D – Restoration Plan – Pollinator Habitat
Vegetation Approach
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Background - Federal Requirements
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has certified the North American Electrical Reliability
Corporation (NERC) as the electric reliability organization who establishes legally enforceable mandatory
standards for the U.S. bulk power system. PSE is required by NERC standards to maintain safe
clearances between vegetation and utility lines. Specifically, NERC FAC‐003‐41 (Transmission Vegetation
Management) sets forth the vegetation management requirements for transmission lines that operate
above 200 kV.
Under NERC FAC‐003‐4, PSE must prevent encroachments of vegetation into the Minimum Vegetation
Clearance Distance (MVCD) of its applicable line(s). Since the Project entails replacing the existing 115
kV lines with 230 kV lines, the upgraded transmission lines must comply with the NERC standards and
PSE’s 230 kV vegetation management standards, which generally require the removal of trees with an
expected mature height of more than 15 feet within the Wire Zone 2. Management of trees within the
transmission legal right of way3 may also be required depending on tree species, tree health, distance
from the wires, and topography.
Baseline Tree Inventory
Using GIS modeling that incorporates NERC standards, it has been estimated that there are 212
significant trees that do not meet the NERC and PSE vegetation management standards in the
transmission line corridor in Renton, the majority of which are located on private property. These trees
may need to be removed to meet the vegetation clearance requirements; however, it is important to
note that these trees are already located within an existing and managed transmission line corridor and
likely have been pruned or topped to accommodate the existing transmission lines, which can degrade
the overall health and quality of the trees. The final number of trees to be removed as a result of the
transmission line upgrade may change as the original tree inventory field work was completed on
October 13, 2016, and may also include trees that have since been removed by private property owners.
Additionally, the GIS modeling estimate does not account for changes in the overall significant tree
inventory attributed to tree growth or for trees that a certified arborist may ultimately decide do not
need to be removed. These factors are not expected to significantly affect the total number of trees
removed in the City.
1 https://www.nerc.com/_layouts/15/PrintStandard.aspx?standardnumber=FAC‐003‐
4&title=Transmission%20Vegetation%20Management&jurisdiction=United%20States
2 Wire Zone is described as 10’ outside the blowout wire alignment.
3 Legal right of way is described as the full width of the transmission corridor easement. The width varies depending on
location.
Vegetation Approach
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Tree Replacement Approach
Under Renton Municipal Code (4‐4‐130.C.12 4), tree removal within PSE’s existing easement is an
allowed activity. Therefore, a Routine Vegetation Management Permit is not required under the City’s
code. The Tree Retention Worksheets provided as part of the Energize Eastside application materials
(see Attachment A) also confirmed that replacement trees are not required under Renton’s code. PSE
remains committed to working with property owners to replace significant trees removed and to restore
other vegetation impacts to the extent possible to fully meet the vegetation mitigation measures
discussed in the Energize Eastside Final Environmental Impact Statement.
The following methods will be used to replace trees that require removal as part of the project. PSE
understands that the City prefers that trees be replanted in proximity to where removal occurs and so
will first work to replant trees on private property located along the project corridor. PSE is also
proposing corridor restoration on the fee‐owned property located near PSE’s Talbot Hill and BPA’s
Maple Valley substations. In addition, a fee‐in‐lieu approach will be used to replace trees removed from
within City road right of way (ROW). If PSE’s tree replacement goals cannot be obtained within the
corridor on private property, then, the Arbor Day Foundation Energy Saving Tree Program will be used.
These specific approaches are described in detail in the subsequent sections. Following the description
of the various tree replacement approaches, the implementation methods are provided.
Working with Private Property Owners to Replace Trees
Removal of trees associated with transmission lines, especially when upgrading the lines within an
existing transmission line corridor, is a dynamic process. One factor that can influence evaluating and
determining which trees need to be removed is limitations on access to private property during the
design phase of a project. Not all property owners along the corridor elect to meet with PSE prior to
construction; therefore, property‐specific tree removal assessment cannot always be completed.
Using the data collected during the initial tree inventory work, the Vegetation Impact Analysis (VIA)
identified an estimated number of trees that are anticipated for removal in the corridor for each
property. Since collection of the data and subsequent analysis, PSE has been inviting property owners
to meet and discuss vegetation replacement options. At the property owner meetings project team
staff shares the current project design and gathers the property owners’ input on how their respective
properties can be replanted. Project staff shares an Energize Eastside‐specific plant palette (see
Attachment B), a reference guide of compatible replacement vegetation, and asks property owners to
share their plant preferences. Also during meetings with property owners PSE evaluates and re‐
confirms, and if necessary, updates the original tree inventory data. Using these tools, combined with
4 Utilities, Traffic Control, Walkways, Bikeways within Existing, Improved Rights‐of‐Way or Easements: Within
existing improved public road rights‐of‐way or easements, installation, construction, replacement, operation,
overbuilding, or alteration of all natural gas, cable, communication, telephone and electric facilities, lines, pipes,
mains, equipment or appurtenances, traffic control devices, illumination, walkways and bikeways. If activities
exceed the existing improved area or the public right‐of‐way, this exemption does not apply. Restoration of
disturbed areas shall be completed.
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discussions with the property owners, the information gathered informs the development of a Draft
Landscape and Tree Replacement Plan (see Attachment C).
Following the initial property owner meeting, project staff develops the property‐specific Draft
Landscape and Tree Replacement Plan. A second meeting is then scheduled with the property owner to
share and discuss the draft plan for their property. During the second meeting, the plan is reviewed
carefully with the property owner and necessary changes are discussed and documented.
PSE’s approach is to encourage property owners to incorporate additional trees into their landscape and
tree replacement plans; however, PSE cannot require property owners to do so nor can it dictate the
types of trees and/or vegetation that are planted. While some property owners take this as an
opportunity to add additional trees to their properties, others decline the offer of any replacement
trees. As of the end of June 2019, PSE has met with slightly more than half of the Renton property
owners who are expected to have vegetation changes along the route.
Corridor Restoration
PSE has identified areas along the Project corridor that will benefit from targeted post‐construction
restoration efforts. By using the existing transmission line corridor and focusing restoration efforts on
the properties that are owned by PSE, corridor restoration and improvements have the highest potential
for success. While most of the transmission line corridor within the City is established by easements,
the properties located directly north of PSE’s Talbot Hill and BPA Maple Valley substations are owned by
PSE. These parcels are well‐suited for restoration and improvements following construction as PSE has
control of the properties and can facilitate maintenance of the vegetation. As part of the restoration
effort PSE will use native species with an emphasis on vegetation that promotes use by pollinator
species. In addition, removal of invasive plant species will be included in the restoration work. The
restoration efforts that focus on pollinator habitat will be implemented on parcel 2023059002, which is
owned by PSE. Using PSE’s property helps ensure the successful implementation and maintenance of
the corridor restoration. Additional details are provided in the attached Restoration Plan – Pollinator
Habitat (see Attachment D). PSE believes that this approach is well‐suited for the areas as it will help
respond to declining pollinator populations at the local level, provide a passive recreational amenity,
and has long‐term vegetation compatibility with transmission lines.
City Rights of Way Tree Valuation
As stated earlier, PSE proposes to use the same City ROW tree valuation approach in Renton that has
been proposed in Bellevue to maintain an equitable approach among all affected cities. PSE
recommends using the method outlined in the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers’ Guide for
Plant Appraisal, 10th ed. (2018) to assess the value of trees that require removal from the City ROW. PSE
proposes that a mutually agreed upon certified arborist be selected to determine the total value of the
City ROW trees that require removal using the method described above. PSE will pay for the arborist
appraisal. Based on PSE’s review, there are 5 trees located in City ROW that would be in this category.
PSE will provide in‐lieu fee mitigation to the City for removal of City ROW trees prior to construction.
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This method of in‐lieu fee compensation is limited to City ROW trees and cannot be applied to trees on
other city‐owned properties or private properties over which PSE has existing easements that were
established in the late 1920s and early 1930s. These easements grant PSE the right to maintain
transmission line compatible vegetation. Consequently, trees on City (non‐ROW) and privately owned
property are only eligible for replacement with transmission line compatible species, not compensation.
Energy Saving Trees Program
If a sufficient number of trees cannot be replaced on private, PSE, or City property, then PSE will use the
Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy Saving Trees program to fully mitigate for required tree removal. More
information can be found at: https://energysavingtrees.arborday.org/#Home. PSE initiated a proactive
effort to help increase tree numbers in Renton in 2018. This effort was also utilized as a test to verify
the viability of such a program. PSE partners with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy‐Saving Trees
Program to provide trees to those residents that want to add trees to their property in a manner that
can help offset energy usage. While in most cases these trees are not planted along the project
corridor, they are within the City limits and help buffer potential tree loss due to factors such as
mortality and property owner changes (i.e., a new property owner removes existing trees due to
landscaping preferences). PSE also initiated use of the Energy‐Saving Trees Program in 2018 to help
offset anticipated tree removal. During the 2018 spring and fall events, PSE and the Arbor Day
Foundation provided 269 trees to Renton residents. PSE believes that continued use of this program
allows for trees to be provided to property owners who want additional trees and therefore, will make
the effort to maintain them.
Implementation
To implement these measures, PSE will follow the tree replacement approach that is described below.
PSE has successfully used the following proposed tree replacement approach on similar 115 kV to 230
kV upgrade projects. Vegetation management and replacement in long‐term utility corridors that are
primarily established by easement can be challenging. Although PSE has rights to operate transmission
lines in the corridor, the ability to require property owners to accept mitigation (i.e., additional trees) is
not specifically identified in the easements. In PSE’s experience, vegetation replacement on properties
where the owners actually want additional plantings is the most successful. This approach allows for
finalization of tree replacement numbers once construction begins. The proposed steps for tree
replacement include:
• At the time of construction, documentation of trees that are removed on a property‐by‐
property basis will be collected. This will include the tree species, inventory tag numbers, and
diameters at breast height (dbh) at the time of removal.
• This information will be cross‐referenced to the proposed landscape and tree replacement plan
that was provided to the property owner. Changes to the proposed plan could occur based on a
number of factors such as, but not limited to, property ownership changes and prior removal of
trees by the owner.
• Upon completion of replanting, PSE will document the number and species of trees that have
been removed and planted. Efforts will be made to meet the following replacement ratios:
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Tree Size (dbh) Replacement Ratio
Anticipated Number of
Trees to be Removed
Replacement
Trees
< 6” Per property owner request 122 (not regulated) TBD
6” to ≤ 12” 1:1 144 144
> 12” to < 30” 2:1 64 128
≥ 30” 3:1 4 12
Total 212 (regulated) 284
• PSE will monitor plant survival for one year after the planting, with replacement of the plant if a
plant does not survive.
If the required number of trees cannot be installed on private property along the corridor, PSE will
initiate the use of the Energy Saving Trees program within the city limits of Renton. This program will
target Renton ZIP codes and will be initiated during either the Fall or Spring planting season following
completion of construction.
T ECHNICAL M EMORANDUM
Date: December 21, 2017
To: Kelly Purnell
From: Amber Mikluscak, PLA, GISP
TWC Project Number: 111103
Project Name: Energize Eastside Tree Replacement Plan - Renton
Subject: Proposed Tree Retention and Replacement Methodology
for Energize Eastside – Renton Segment
As a linear corridor crossing multiple parcels, tree impacts associated with the Energize
Eastside project corridor cannot be analyzed using the standard City of Renton process. In
order to satisfy the intent of the process outlined in the Renton Municipal Code [RMC] 4-4-130
and in the City of Renton’s Tree Retention Worksheet, an alternate methodology must be
applied.
First, the bounds of the project corridor will serve as an effective “parcel” boundary, allowing
for analysis on a project-wide scale. Within the corridor, tree impacts will be analyzed using a
zonal approach; trees will be classified by zoning district, then aggregated according to the
tree retention factors that are stated in the Tree Retention Worksheet. After categorization into
zones, a Tree Retention Worksheet will be completed for each zone. Specifically, the zone s
will be as follows:
• Zone 1 – Commercial and industrial zones (0.1 retention factor)
• Zone 2 – Residential zones outside of those specified for Zone 3 (0.2 retention factor)
• Zone 3 – Zones RC, R-1, R-4, R-6 or R-8 (0.3 retention factor)
Using information gathered in the arborist field inventory and the results of the Vegetation
Impact Analysis (VIA), completed December 2017, tree retention and impacts within each
zone will be calculated using the step-by-step process outlined in the Tree Re tention
Worksheet.
To accompany each Worksheet, a map will be produced showing the extent of tree impacts
within the zone. In addition, a corresponding typical plan will be provided for each zone that
outlines the proposed replanting strategy that will be applied.
Once the required tree replacement for each zone is calculated, candidate areas for replanting
will be identified in an attempt to approach the necessary amount of required replacement
trees. In the event that there is insufficient area to achieve the required replacement quantity,
alternate strategies will be identified, such as in-lieu fee or private property owner outreach
strategies, such as tree giveaways or coupons for tree purchase, that will offset the aesthetic,
habitat, and/or other functions of the trees being impacted.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TREE RETENTION WORKSHEET
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057
Phone: 425-430-7200 | www.rentonwa.gov
1.Total number of trees over 6” diameter 1, or alder or cottonwood
trees at least 8” in diameter on project site trees
2.Deductions: Certain trees are excluded from the retention calculation:
Trees that are dangerous 2 trees
Trees in proposed public streets trees
Trees in proposed private access easements/tracts trees
Trees in critical areas3 and buffers trees
Total number of excluded trees: trees
3.Subtract line 2 from line 1:trees
4.Next, to determine the number of trees that must be retained 4, multiply line 3 by:
0.3 in zones RC, R-1, R-4, R-6 or R-8
0.2 in all other residential zones
0.1 in all commercial and industrial zones trees
5.List the number of 6” in diameter, or alder or cottonwood trees
over 8” in diameter that you are proposing5 to retain4:trees
6.Subtract line 5 from line 4 for trees to be replaced:
(if line 6 is zero or less, stop here. No replacement trees are required) trees
7.Multiply line 6 by 12” for number of required replacement inches:inches
8.Proposed size of trees to meet additional planting requirement:
(Minimum 2” caliper trees required for replacement, otherwise enter 0)inches per tree
9.Divide line 7 by line 8 for number of replacement trees 6:
(If remainder is .5 or greater, round up to the next whole number) trees
1 Measured at 4.5’ above grade.
2 A tree certified, in a written report, as dead, terminally diseased, damaged, or otherwise dangerous to persons or property by a licensed
landscape architect, or certified arborist, and approved by the City.
3 Critical areas, such as wetlands, streams, floodplains and protected slopes, are defined in RMC 4-3-050.
4 Count only those trees to be retained outside of critical areas and buffers.
5 The City may require modification of the tree retention plan to ensure retention of the maximum number of trees per RMC 4-4-130H7a.
6 When the required number of protected trees cannot be retained, replacement trees, with at least a two-inch (2") caliper or an evergreen at least
six feet (6') tall, shall be planted. See RMC 4-4-130.H.1.e.(ii) for prohibited types of replacement trees.
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ZONE 1: Commercial and Industrial
Minimum Tree Density
A minimum tree density shall be maintained on each residentially zoned lot (exempting single-family
dwellings in R-10 and R-14). The tree density may consist of existing trees, replacement trees, or a
combination.
Detached single-family development 7: Two (2) significant trees 8 for every five thousand (5,000) sq. ft. of lot
area. For example, a lot with 9,600 square feet and a detached single-family house is required to have four (4)
significant trees or their equivalent in caliper inches (one or more trees with a combined diameter of 24”). This
is determined with the following formula:
Multi-family development (attached dwellings): Four (4) significant trees8 for every five thousand (5,000) sq.
ft. of lot area.
Example Tree Density Table:
Lot Lot size Min significant
trees required
New Trees Retained Trees Compliant
1 5,000 2 2 @ 2” caliper 0 Yes
2 10,000 4 0 1 tree (24 caliper
inches)
Yes
3 15,000 6 2 @ 2” caliper 1 Maple – 15
caliper inches
1 Fir – 9 caliper
inches.
Yes
7 Lots developed with detached dwellings in the R-10 and R-14 zoned are exempt from maintaining a minimum number of significant trees onsite,
however they are not exempt from the annual tree removal limits.
8 Or the gross equivalent of caliper inches provided by one (1) or more trees.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TREE RETENTION WORKSHEET
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057
Phone: 425-430-7200 | www.rentonwa.gov
1.Total number of trees over 6” diameter 1, or alder or cottonwood
trees at least 8” in diameter on project site trees
2.Deductions: Certain trees are excluded from the retention calculation:
Trees that are dangerous 2 trees
Trees in proposed public streets trees
Trees in proposed private access easements/tracts trees
Trees in critical areas3 and buffers trees
Total number of excluded trees: trees
3.Subtract line 2 from line 1:trees
4.Next, to determine the number of trees that must be retained 4, multiply line 3 by:
0.3 in zones RC, R-1, R-4, R-6 or R-8
0.2 in all other residential zones
0.1 in all commercial and industrial zones trees
5.List the number of 6” in diameter, or alder or cottonwood trees
over 8” in diameter that you are proposing5 to retain4:trees
6.Subtract line 5 from line 4 for trees to be replaced:
(if line 6 is zero or less, stop here. No replacement trees are required) trees
7.Multiply line 6 by 12” for number of required replacement inches:inches
8.Proposed size of trees to meet additional planting requirement:
(Minimum 2” caliper trees required for replacement, otherwise enter 0)inches per tree
9.Divide line 7 by line 8 for number of replacement trees 6:
(If remainder is .5 or greater, round up to the next whole number) trees
1 Measured at 4.5’ above grade.
2 A tree certified, in a written report, as dead, terminally diseased, damaged, or otherwise dangerous to persons or property by a licensed
landscape architect, or certified arborist, and approved by the City.
3 Critical areas, such as wetlands, streams, floodplains and protected slopes, are defined in RMC 4-3-050.
4 Count only those trees to be retained outside of critical areas and buffers.
5 The City may require modification of the tree retention plan to ensure retention of the maximum number of trees per RMC 4-4-130H7a.
6 When the required number of protected trees cannot be retained, replacement trees, with at least a two-inch (2") caliper or an evergreen at least
six feet (6') tall, shall be planted. See RMC 4-4-130.H.1.e.(ii) for prohibited types of replacement trees.
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ZONE 2: All other residential zones
Minimum Tree Density
A minimum tree density shall be maintained on each residentially zoned lot (exempting single-family
dwellings in R-10 and R-14). The tree density may consist of existing trees, replacement trees, or a
combination.
Detached single-family development 7: Two (2) significant trees 8 for every five thousand (5,000) sq. ft. of lot
area. For example, a lot with 9,600 square feet and a detached single-family house is required to have four (4)
significant trees or their equivalent in caliper inches (one or more trees with a combined diameter of 24”). This
is determined with the following formula:
Multi-family development (attached dwellings): Four (4) significant trees8 for every five thousand (5,000) sq.
ft. of lot area.
Example Tree Density Table:
Lot Lot size Min significant
trees required
New Trees Retained Trees Compliant
1 5,000 2 2 @ 2” caliper 0 Yes
2 10,000 4 0 1 tree (24 caliper
inches)
Yes
3 15,000 6 2 @ 2” caliper 1 Maple – 15
caliper inches
1 Fir – 9 caliper
inches.
Yes
7 Lots developed with detached dwellings in the R-10 and R-14 zoned are exempt from maintaining a minimum number of significant trees onsite,
however they are not exempt from the annual tree removal limits.
8 Or the gross equivalent of caliper inches provided by one (1) or more trees.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TREE RETENTION WORKSHEET
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057
Phone: 425-430-7200 | www.rentonwa.gov
1.Total number of trees over 6” diameter 1, or alder or cottonwood
trees at least 8” in diameter on project site trees
2.Deductions: Certain trees are excluded from the retention calculation:
Trees that are dangerous 2 trees
Trees in proposed public streets trees
Trees in proposed private access easements/tracts trees
Trees in critical areas3 and buffers trees
Total number of excluded trees: trees
3.Subtract line 2 from line 1:trees
4.Next, to determine the number of trees that must be retained 4, multiply line 3 by:
0.3 in zones RC, R-1, R-4, R-6 or R-8
0.2 in all other residential zones
0.1 in all commercial and industrial zones trees
5.List the number of 6” in diameter, or alder or cottonwood trees
over 8” in diameter that you are proposing5 to retain4:trees
6.Subtract line 5 from line 4 for trees to be replaced:
(if line 6 is zero or less, stop here. No replacement trees are required) trees
7.Multiply line 6 by 12” for number of required replacement inches:inches
8.Proposed size of trees to meet additional planting requirement:
(Minimum 2” caliper trees required for replacement, otherwise enter 0)inches per tree
9.Divide line 7 by line 8 for number of replacement trees 6:
(If remainder is .5 or greater, round up to the next whole number) trees
1 Measured at 4.5’ above grade.
2 A tree certified, in a written report, as dead, terminally diseased, damaged, or otherwise dangerous to persons or property by a licensed
landscape architect, or certified arborist, and approved by the City.
3 Critical areas, such as wetlands, streams, floodplains and protected slopes, are defined in RMC 4-3-050.
4 Count only those trees to be retained outside of critical areas and buffers.
5 The City may require modification of the tree retention plan to ensure retention of the maximum number of trees per RMC 4-4-130H7a.
6 When the required number of protected trees cannot be retained, replacement trees, with at least a two-inch (2") caliper or an evergreen at least
six feet (6') tall, shall be planted. See RMC 4-4-130.H.1.e.(ii) for prohibited types of replacement trees.
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ZONE 3: Zones RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8
Minimum Tree Density
A minimum tree density shall be maintained on each residentially zoned lot (exempting single-family
dwellings in R-10 and R-14). The tree density may consist of existing trees, replacement trees, or a
combination.
Detached single-family development 7: Two (2) significant trees 8 for every five thousand (5,000) sq. ft. of lot
area. For example, a lot with 9,600 square feet and a detached single-family house is required to have four (4)
significant trees or their equivalent in caliper inches (one or more trees with a combined diameter of 24”). This
is determined with the following formula:
Multi-family development (attached dwellings): Four (4) significant trees8 for every five thousand (5,000) sq.
ft. of lot area.
Example Tree Density Table:
Lot Lot size Min significant
trees required
New Trees Retained Trees Compliant
1 5,000 2 2 @ 2” caliper 0 Yes
2 10,000 4 0 1 tree (24 caliper
inches)
Yes
3 15,000 6 2 @ 2” caliper 1 Maple – 15
caliper inches
1 Fir – 9 caliper
inches.
Yes
7 Lots developed with detached dwellings in the R-10 and R-14 zoned are exempt from maintaining a minimum number of significant trees onsite,
however they are not exempt from the annual tree removal limits.
8 Or the gross equivalent of caliper inches provided by one (1) or more trees.
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Sample plant palette for vegetated screen
Replacement options are subject to location-specifi c approval and will be planted at less mature heights than shown below
Great early-spring fl owers with fragrance;
glossy, dark evergreen foliage
Four-season interest; edible summer fruit;
evergreen foliage
Flowers mid-June; evergreen foliage
Arbutus unedo ‘Compacta’
Dwarf Strawberry Tree
Camellia sasanqua
Sasanqua Camellia
Kalmia latifolia
Mountain Laurel
Edible
Parts
Maintenance
Requirement
Sun
Requirement
Water
Requirement
Friendly to
Pollinators
Native
Planting
Approximate
Size
Legend
Great winter interest; coarse leaves with
sharp margins; evergreen foliage
Small, evergreen leaves; can be sheared
or left to grow in loose mounds
Upright form; can be sheared; evergreen
needle-like leaves
Mahonia x media ‘Charity’
Hybrid Mahonia
Myrica californica
California Wax Myrtle
Taxus baccata
Yew
Tight, pyramidal, evergreen form Slender, small tree; evergreen foliage;
slow growing
Dark, evergreen foliage; fragrant blue /
purple blooms
Thuja occidentalis
Arborvitae
Tsuga mertensiana
Dwarf Mountain Hemlock
Ceanothus ‘Victoria’
California Lilac
Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics:
FULL MED.10’H/6’W MED.FULL MED.10’H/6’W LOW MED. MED.15’H/15’W MED.
Plant Characteristics:
FULL LOW10’H/6’W LOW FULL LOW15’H/15’W MED.MED. MED.15’H/15’W MED.
Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics:
Plant Characteristics:
FULL MED.15’H/4’W LOW
Plant Characteristics:
FULL MED.20’H/8’W LOW
Plant Characteristics:
FULL MED.12’H/9’W LOW
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Sample plant palette for low-growing trees
Replacement options are subject to location-specifi c approval and will be planted at less mature heights than shown below
Edible
Parts
Maintenance
Requirement
Sun
Requirement
Water
Requirement
Friendly to
Pollinators
Native
Planting
Approximate
Size
Legend
Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics:
FULL MED.15’H/15’W LOW
Plant Characteristics:
Lace-like leaves, mounding form,
attractive branching pattern
Showy, 4-10” long pinnacles of red to
orange-red fl owers in spring
Star-shaped white fl owers, attractive fall
color; edible fruit
Aesculus pavia
Red Buckeye
Acer palmatum var. dissectum
Japanese Maple
Amelanchier alnifolia
Western Serviceberry
FULL MED.10’H/12’W LOW MED. MED.15’H/10’W LOW
FULL MED.15’H/20’W LOW FULL HIGH15’H/18’W LOW FULL MED.15’H/10’W MED.
Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics:
Plant Characteristics:
FULL MED.20’H/20’W LOW
Plant Characteristics:
MED. MED.20’H/12’W LOW
Plant Characteristics:
FULL HIGH20’H/20’W MED.
Updated summer 2018
Small tree or deciduous shrub; blooms
yellow October - December
Slow-growing evergreen tree; dense and
irregular form
Disease resistant; pink fl owers in June
Compact deciduous tree with white
fl owers; golden fall color
Deciduous tree with nice fall color;
exfoliating bark on mature trees
Compact, deciduous tree with white
fl owers which bloom May - June
Hamamelis virginiana
Common Witch Hazel
Cryptomeria japonica
‘Black Dragon’
Black Dragon Japanese Cedar
Cornus kousa ‘Satomi’
Red Flowering Kousa Dogwood
Pyrus calleryana ‘Jaczam’
Jack Ornamental Pear
Parrotia persica
Persian Ironwood
Styrax japonicus
Japanese Snowbell
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Sample plant palette for low-growing trees
Replacement options are subject to location-specifi c approval and will be planted at less mature heights than shown below
Edible
Parts
Maintenance
Requirement
Sun
Requirement
Water
Requirement
Friendly to
Pollinators
Native
Planting
Approximate
Size
Legend
Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics:
MED. MED.20’H/20’W MED.
Plant Characteristics:
Upright, moderately spreading canopy;
four-season interest; vibrant white
fl owers and vivid red fall color
Easy growing; deciduous tree
with tri-lobed, glossy green
leaves; and vibrant fall color
Small, deep green showy foliage;
upright vase shaped tree with
exfoliating bark year-round
Acer buergerianum
Trident Maple
Amelanchier × grandifl ora
‘Autumn Brilliance’
Autumn Brilliance® Serviceberry
Chionanthus retusus
‘Tokyo Tower’
Tokyo Tower Fringe Tree
20’H/15’W MED. MED.20’H/10’W
Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics:
Plant Characteristics:
MED. MED.18’H/7’W LOW
Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics:
Acer platanoides ‘Globosum’
Globe Norway Maple
Amelanchier grandifl ora
‘Princess Diana’
Princess Diana Serviceberry
Crataegus × mordenensis
‘Toba’
Toba Hawthorn
Halesia carolina
‘UConn Wedding Bells’
Wedding Bells Silverbell
Malus ‘Adirondack’
Adirondack Crabapple
Malus ‘JFS KW214MX’
Ivory Spear™ Crabapple
MED. MED.LOW MED.
MED. MED.20’H/20’W LOW
MED. MED.18’H/10’W LOWFULLMED.20’H/15’W MED.
MED. MED.20’H/15’W LOWMED. MED.15’H/18’W LOW
Updated summer 2018
Dense and round canopy;
near-perfect symmetry; and
vibrant fall color
Compact, oval shaped canopy;
large and signifi cant fl owers;
yellow fall foliage
A gracefully spreading small tree
with excellent long-lasting fall color;
pollinator friendly
Compact, dense, medium-
green foliage; very heavy white
fl ower clusters
A showy tree with fragrant pink
clustered fl owers in spring;
showy red berries in fall
Narrow, tightly-columnar, dark green
canopy; bright cherry-red fruit; vibrant
yellow fall color
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Sample plant palette for low-growing trees
Replacement options are subject to location-specifi c approval and will be planted at less mature heights than shown below
Edible
Parts
Maintenance
Requirement
Sun
Requirement
Water
Requirement
Friendly to
Pollinators
Native
Planting
Approximate
Size
Legend
Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics:
Delicate looking and fi ne textured
leaves; elegant form with slender,
vase-shaped limbs
Hardy; small upright vase-shaped
canopy; medium green foliage with
white fl ower clusters
Narrow and columnar canopy; ascending
branch structure; purple, year-round
seasonal foliage interest
Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics:
Plant Characteristics:
FULL MED.20’H/15’W LOW
Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics:
Maackia amurensis
Amur Maackia
Malus ‘Schmidtcutleaf’
Golden Raindrops® Crabapple
Malus ‘Red Barron’
Red Barron Crabapple
Malus ‘Jewelcole’
Red Jewel™ Crabapple
Prunus ‘Frankthrees’
Mt. St. Helens® Plum
Syringa reticulata ‘Ivory Silk’
Ivory Silk® Japanese Tree Lilac
Prunus × cistena ‘Schmidtcis’
Big Cis® Plum
Pyrus calleryana ‘Jaczam’
Jack® Pear
Tilia cordata ‘Halka’ PP 10589
Summer Sprite® Linden
FULL MED.16’H/10’W LOW14’H/12’W
20’H/15’WMED. MED.20’H/20’WFULLMED.15’H/12’W LOW
MED. MED.18’H/8’W MED.FULL MED.20’H/15’W MED.MED.LOW25’H/20’W LOW
MED.MED. MED.MED.
MED. MED.MED.
Updated summer 2018
Bright red, non-edible fruit;
upright and pyramidal canopy;
white fl owers in spring
Rounded dense, purple foliage;
light pink and fragrant fl owers
Small, rounded, upright spreading
canopy; purple foliage; hardy with
strong truck and branch form
Tight, upright, compact and oval
form; dark green foliage; bright
yellow fall color
Large, white plumes of fl owers smother
the branches in early spring; round
upright canopy
Semi-dwarf; dense, rounded, rounded
pyramid canopy; sheared appearance;
green foliage
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Sample plant palette for edible landscape
Replacement options are subject to location-specifi c approval and will be planted at less mature heights than shown below
Edible
Parts
Maintenance
Requirement
Sun
Requirement
Water
Requirement
Friendly to
Pollinators
Native
Planting
Approximate
Size
Legend
Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics:
Deciduous shrub; spreading form; cross
pollination not needed
Multi-stemmed deciduous shrub; cross
pollination required
Deciduous small tree; requires pollination;
many proven varieties in PNW
Corylus avellana ‘Theta’
Theta Hazelnut
Ficus carica
Edible Fig
Malus domestica
Dwarf Apple
Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics:
Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics:
FULL MED.15’H/10’W HIGHFULLMED.20’H/20’W MED.FULL MED.20’H/15’W MED.
FULL MED.15’H/15’W HIGHFULLMED.15’H/15’W MED.FULL MED.10’H/15’W HIGH
FULL MED.20’H/15’W MED.FULL HIGH9’H/6’W MED.FULL MED.20’H/20’W HIGH
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Trained table apple to grow horizontally;
great for small spaces
Deciduous tree; requires cross-pollination
Small, nut-bearing tree with
ornamental value
Best in acidic, well-drained soils; cross-
pollination recommended
Deciduous dwarf tree; numerous varieties
from sweet to bitter (pie cherry)
Best in rich, well-drained soils; the more
sun, the sweeter the fruit
Malus domestica
Espalier Apple Tree
Pyrus communis
Pear
Prunus dulcis
Hall’s Hardy Almond
Vaccinium corymbosum
Northern Highbush Blueberry
Prunus spp.
Cherry
Vitis labrusca
Table Grapes
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Sample plant palette for pollinator landscapes
Edible
Parts
Maintenance
Requirement
Sun
Requirement
Water
Requirement
Friendly to
Pollinators
Native
Planting
Approximate
Size
Legend
Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics:
Herbaceous perennial; attracts birds and
butterfl ies; blooms June - August
Herbaceous perennial; attracts butterfl ies;
blooms June - September
Evergreen shrub; attracts bees; blooms in
May; blue berries in fall
Achillea millefolium
Yarrow
Echinacea purpurea
Purple Conefl ower
Mahonia nervosa
Dull Oregon Grape
FULL LOW2’H/4’W LOW
Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics:
Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics: Plant Characteristics:
FULL LOW4’H/2’W LOWFULLLOW3’H/2’W LOW
FULL LOW2’H/2’W MED.MED. MED.6’H/6’W MED.FULL LOW10’H/8’W LOW
FULL MED.6’H/7’W LOWFULLLOW2’H/2’W LOWFULLMED.12’H/8’W HIGH
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Deciduous shrub; attracts bees; blooms
June - August
Broadleaf deciduous; attracts bees;
blooms May - June
Deciduous shrub; attracts bees;
blooms July - August
Herbaceous perennial; attracts
butterfl ies; blooms September - October
Herbaceous perennial; attracts bufferfl ies,
bees; blooms June - August
Deciduous shrub; attracts butterfl ies;
blooms June - July
Ribes sanguineum
Flowering Currant
Holodiscus discolor
Oceanspray
Hydrangea quercifolia
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Hylotelephium ‘Herbstfreude’
Autumn Joy Sedum
Lavandula spp.
Lavendar
Spiraea japonica
Japanese Spirea
Description: A partially removed tree that is cut off 5 - 15 feet above the ground and coronet cut (see below) at the top. Provides habitat
for birds, amphibians, bees, bats, and small mammals as it decomposes in-place.
Habitat Snag Habitat Snag Habitat Snag
sample habitat snag features
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Sample habitat snag features
How the habitats are created
A habitat snag is an alternative where the lower portion of the tree remains. The upper portion of the tree is
removed and the tree is then 5 feet to 15 feet above the ground. The coronet cut (see below) at the top of the
tree can then provide habitat for birds, amphibians, bees, bats and small mammals as it decomposes in place.
Habitat Snag
Description: A partially removed tree that is cut off 5 - 15 feet above the ground and coronet cut (see below) at the top. Provides habitat
for birds, amphibians, bees, bats, and small mammals as it decomposes in-place.
Habitat Snag Habitat Snag Habitat Snag
sample habitat snag features
Habitat Snag
Description: A partially removed tree that is cut off 5 - 15 feet above the ground and coronet cut (see below) at the top. Provides habitat
for birds, amphibians, bees, bats, and small mammals as it decomposes in-place.
Habitat Snag Habitat Snag Habitat Snag
sample habitat snag features
Habitat Snag
Description: A partially removed tree that is cut off 5 - 15 feet above the ground and coronet cut (see below) at the top. Provides habitat
for birds, amphibians, bees, bats, and small mammals as it decomposes in-place.
Habitat Snag Habitat Snag Habitat Snag
sample habitat snag features
Step one Step two Step three Photo example
Coronet cut notes:
A coronet cut is a technique for producing a natural fracture effect in cut stub ends:
1. Cut at an angle to height as individually confi rmed in the fi eld by restoration consultant;
2. After slicing, cut down into the tree to create crevices at the top; and
3. Cut further by “bouncing” the chain saw on the top to create multiple incisions to encourage decay and colonization
by insects and fungi.
Chain saw / tool notes:
1. Use biodegradable bar and chain oil such as “motion lotion” or “Stihl.”
(Brown, Timothy K. 2002. Creating and Maintaining Wildlife, Insect, and Fish Habitat Structures in Dead Wood. U.S. Forest Service Gen. Tech. Rep.
PSW-GTR-181; Missouri Department of Conservation. 1994. Forest and Wildlife Benefi ts on Private Land, Snags and Den Trees.)
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PLANT SHCEDULE SAMPLESAMPLESAMPLESAMPLESAMPLE RESIDENCE
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RESTORATION PLAN - POLLINATOR
HABITAT
PSE ENERGIZE EASTSIDE
PARCEL # 2023059002, -9066, -9001, -9050 RENTON,
WA 98055JCLM/KC/LVLM/AJJC/KC/LV111103.13OF 51 11-05-2018 CONCEPT POLLINATOR HABITAT PLAN LM
2 02-12-2019 POLLINATOR HABITAT PLAN LM PARCEL #2023059002EE230 CORRIDORPARCEL #2023059003PARCEL #2023059066PARCEL #2023059001PARCEL #2023059062PROJECT SITECEDAR RIDGE DR SEAPPROX. EDGE OFEXISTING VEGETATIONOPL GAS LINE, TYP.RESTORATION PLAN - POLLINATOR HABITATPARCEL #2023059050INDEXW1 EXISTING CONDITIONSW2 POLLINATOR HABITAT, TRAIL, & TESC PLANW3 HABITAT ISLAND DETAILS & PLANT LISTW4 PLANT INSTALLATION NOTES & DETAILSW5 MAINTENANCE, MONITORING, &INSTALLATION SEQUENCE NOTESMOWED MAINTENANCEACCESS PATHPOLLINATOR PROJECT BOUNDARYTRANSMISSION TOWER, TYP.NOTENO SIGNIFICANT TREES PRESENT INPOLLINATOR HABITAT PLAN AREA. UTILITYCORRIDOR VEGETATION REGULARLY MANAGED.
70717273APPROXIMATE PARCEL BOUNDARYWOODY PLANTING ISLAND (17,800 SF)SEE DETAIL 1, W3 FOR DIMENSIONSMOWABLE POLLINATOR SEED MIX (99,215 SF)SPLIT RAIL FENCE (1,280-LF)SPOT TREAT INVASIVES WITH HERBICIDE ANDRETAIN EXISTING NATIVE VEGETATIONHIGH VISIBILITY CLEARING LIMITSFENCE (2090 LF)WALKING & MAINTENANCE ACCESSPATH (972 LF)FOLLOWING REMOVAL OF ORGANIC MATERIAL AND ROUGH GRADINGTRAIL BED, PROVIDE 95% COMPACTION. 2" 4"10'-0"CL2% CROSS SLOPE OR CROWN 6"GENERAL NOTES:1.FOLLOWING CLEARING WITHIN THE DESIGNED TRAILCORRIDOR, REMOVE ALL ORGANIC AND OTHERDEBRIS TO A DEPTH OF 6" PRIOR TO IMPORTINGCRUSHED ROCK. ESTABLISH DESIGN CROSS-SLOPEIN SUBGRADE MATERIALS, SLOPE OR CROWN ASDIRECTED.2.PROVIDE 4" BASE COURSE AND 2" TOP COURSE PERSPECIFICATION. ROLL/COMPACT EDGES OF FINISHPATH TO BLEND BACK TO ADJACENT GRADE.FINISHING GRADE OF PATH WILL BE FLUSH ORSLIGHTLY ELEVATED/CROWNED ABOVE ADJACENTSURFACES.3.IMPORT CRUSHED ROCK FOLLOWING APPROVAL OFPREPARED TRAIL BED. TAPER EDGES AT A 45°ANGLE INTO THE SUBGRADE. TOP COURSE FLUSHWITH FINISH GRADE. WHERE DESIRED, PROVIDECOMPLETE MECHANICAL COMPACTION. WHERE THISIS IMPRACTICAL OR IMPOSSIBLE, COMPACT BY HANDWITH AN APPROPRIATELY WEIGHTED IMPLEMENT.4.PERFORM SITE RESTORATION AND REVEGETATIONUPON COMPLETION OF TRAIL WORK OR AS DIRECTEDBY THE RESTORATION SPECIALIST.4" BASE COURSE - 5/8"-MINUS CRUSHED ROCK (COMPACTED)2" TOP COURSE - 1/4"-MINUS CRUSHED ROCK (COMPACTED)SILT FENCE FABRIC SHALL BE WIRED TOTOP, MIDDLE AND BOTTOM OF POSTSTEEL "T" POST OR 2"x4"WOOD POSTS, OREQUIVALENTHIGH VISIBILITY PLASTICFENCING MATERIAL (ORANGE)FINISHGRADE36" MIN.NOTES:1. DO NOT NAIL OR STAPLE FENCE TO EXISTING TREES OR UTILITY POLES.2.ANY DAMAGE TO THE FENCE SHALL BE REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY.3.FENCE TO BE REMOVED AFTER SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND PRIOR TOOWNER ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT.12" MIN.10' MAX18"
MIN.
4"12"3'-0"
6"8'-0" MAX.6"FINISHED GRADECOMPACTEDGRAVEL BASE. NOCONCRETE IS TOBE PLACED INSENSITIVE AREAS.COMPACTEDSUBGRADE6" x 6" ROUGH CUT CEDAR POSTNOTCHED TO CONTAIN ANDCONCEAL RAIL CONNECTION2" X 6" ROUGH CUTCEDAR RAILSPOLLINATOR HABITAT, TRAIL, & TESC PLAN160'40'20'080'LEGENDPERMIT SETNOT FORCONSTRUCTIONPROJECT MANAGER: DESIGNED: DRAFTED: CHECKED:SHEET SIZE:ORIGINAL PLAN IS 22" x 34".SCALE ACCORDINGLY.BY© Copyright- The Watershed CompanyDATE PRINTED BY FILENAME THEWATERSHEDCOMPANYS c i e n c e & D e s i g n750 Sixth Street SouthKirkland WA 98033p 425.822.5242www.watershedco.comJOB NUMBER:SHEET NUMBER:SUBMITTALS & REVISIONS
DESCRIPTIONDATENO.TALBOT
RESTORATION PLAN - POLLINATOR
HABITAT
PSE ENERGIZE EASTSIDE
PARCEL # 2023059002, -9066, -9001, -9050 RENTON,
WA 98055JCLM/KC/LVLM/AJJC/KC/LV111103.13OF 51 11-05-2018 CONCEPT POLLINATOR HABITAT PLAN LM
2 02-12-2019 POLLINATOR HABITAT PLAN LM PARCEL #2023059002PARCEL #2023059003PARCEL #2023059066PARCEL #2023059001PARCEL #2023059062CEDAR RIDGE DR SEAPPROX. EDGE OF EXISTINGVEGETATION (TO BE MAINTAINED)EXISTINGTRANSMISSION TOWEROPL GAS LINE, TYP.WOODY PLANTINGISLANDPROPOSED TRAILTRANSMISSION POLE TEMPORARYCONSTRUCTION ACCESS ROADScale: NTSWALKING & MAINTENANCE ACCESS TRAIL1SPOT TREAT INVASIVES WITHHERBICIDE AND RETAINEXISTING NATIVE VEGETATIONAS FLAGGED BY RESTORATIONSPECIALISTPARCEL #2023059050Scale: NTSHIGH VISIBILITY CLEARING LIMITS FENCE2Scale: NTSSPLIT RAIL FENCE32W23W21W21W3W2
FALLEN TREES TOBE APPROVED BYRESTORATIONSPECIALISTFINISHED GRADENOTES:1.LAYOUT OF DETAIL IS CONCEPTUAL. SEE PLAN FOR LOCATION. LAYOUTIN FIELD WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE RESTORATION SPECIALIST.2.UTILIZE TREES REMOVED FROM THE TRANSMISSION LINE CORRIDOR.CORONET CUT ENDS.IF LOG HAS ROOTS,LEAVE ATTACHED1/3 ABOVE
GROUND HT.
OF SNAG
18-20' HT.NOTES1.UPRIGHT SNAGS ARE TO BE PLACED AT THELOCATIONS SHOWN ON THE PLAN2.ALL SNAGS SHALL BE WESTERN RED CEDAROR DOUGLAS-FIR TREES WITH ASUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THEIR LIMBSLEFT INTACT. DO NOT TRIM TOPS, DAMAGEDOR BROKEN TOPS ARE PREFERRED.PROVIDE LOGS WITH NUMEROUSUNTRIMMED LIMBS. LOGS USED FOR SNAGSMAY BE PARTIALLY HOLLOW AND CONTAINCAVITIES AS LONG AS THEY AREGENERALLY SOUND.3.SNAGS SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 18 INCHESIN DIAMETER AT GROUND SURFACE WHENINSTALLED AND SHALL BE PLACED TO ADEPTH INTO THE GROUND EQUAL TO 1/3RDOF THEIR ABOVE-GROUND HEIGHT.4.SNAGS WITH SUBSTANTIAL ROOT MASSESATTACHED MAY BE PLACED TO THE DEPTHINDICATED AND BACKFILLED WITHCOMPACTED SOIL ONLY UPON APPROVALOF EACH SNAG INDIVIDUALLY BY THERESTORATION CONSULTANT.5.UTILIZE TREES REMOVED FROM THETRANSMISSION LINE CORRIDORSNAG W/ ATLEAST 4LIMBSATTACHED4" MULCH ORPLANTED ASPER PLANTINGPLANSUBSOILBACKFILLUNDISTURBED SUBGRADECORONETCUTHABITAT ISLAND DETAILS & PLANT LISTPERMIT SETNOT FORCONSTRUCTIONScale: NTSWOODY PLANTING ISLAND1PROJECT MANAGER: DESIGNED: DRAFTED: CHECKED:SHEET SIZE:ORIGINAL PLAN IS 22" x 34".SCALE ACCORDINGLY.BY© Copyright- The Watershed CompanyDATE PRINTED BY FILENAME THEWATERSHEDCOMPANYS c i e n c e & D e s i g n750 Sixth Street SouthKirkland WA 98033p 425.822.5242www.watershedco.comJOB NUMBER:SHEET NUMBER:SUBMITTALS & REVISIONS
DESCRIPTIONDATENO.TALBOT
RESTORATION PLAN - POLLINATOR
HABITAT
PSE ENERGIZE EASTSIDE
PARCEL # 2023059002, -9066, -9001, -9050 RENTON,
WA 98055JCLM/KC/LVLM/AJJC/KC/LV111103.13OF 51 11-05-2018 CONCEPT POLLINATOR HABITAT PLAN LM
2 02-12-2019 POLLINATOR HABITAT PLAN LM PLANT LISTTREES:PACIFIC SERVICEBERRY / AMELANCHIER ALNIFOLIACORNELIAN CHERRY / CORNUS MASVINE MAPLE / ACER CIRCINATUMBLACK HAWTHORN / CRATAEGUS DOUGLASIICOMMON WITCH HAZEL / HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANASHRUBS:SNOWBRUSH / CEANOTHUS VELUTINUSTALL OREGON GRAPE / MAHONIA AQUIFOLUIMOCEAN SPRAY / HOLODISCUS DISCOLORMOCK ORANGE / PHILADELPHUS LEWISIIRED FLOWERING CURRANT / RIBES SANGUINEUMLAVENDAR / LAVANDULA SP.*GROUNDCOVER:SALAL / GAULTHERIA SHALLONSWORD FERN / POLYSTICHUM MUNITUMTUFTED HAIRGRASS / DESCHAMPSIA CESPITOSACONEFLOWER / ECHINACEA PURPUREA*PLANT AT EDGES OF WOODY PLANTING ISLANDSPOLLINATOR SEED MIX (APPLY AT SUPPLIER'S RECOMMENDED RATE):SHRUB, TYP.TREE, TYP.NATIVEPOLLINATORSEED MIX40' OR 60' (SEE W2)BRUSH PILE(SEE EXAMPLEPHOTO, W3)INSTALLED POLLINATORHABITAT STRUCTURE (SEEEXAMPLE PHOTO, W3)INSTALLEDSTANDINGSNAGBASKING &BATHING BOULDER(SEE EXAMPLEPHOTO, W3)INSTALLEDFALLEN TREEGROUNDCOVER, TYP.INSTALLED POLLINATOR HABITAT STRUCTURE EXAMPLE.PHOTO CREDIT: BEE-HAPPYHOME.DESIZE2 GAL2 GAL2 GAL2 GAL2 GAL1 GAL1 GAL1 GAL1 GAL1 GAL1 GAL1 GAL1 GAL1 GALSPACING8' O.C.8' O.C.8' O.C.8' O.C.8' O.C.4' O.C.4' O.C.4' O.C.4' O.C.4' O.C.2' O.C.2' O.C.2' O.C.2' O.C.QUANTITY16161616162502502502502509009009009002W33W32W42W41W4Scale: NTSSTANDING SNAG3Scale: NTSFALLEN TREE2BASKING & BATHING BOULDER EXAMPLE.PHOTO CREDIT: ONTARIO ROCK & LANDSCAPE SUPPLIESNATIVEPOLLINATORSEED MIXPOLLINATOR SEED MIX 1:PRODUCT NAME: NATIVE POLLINATOR SEED MIXSELLER: NORTHWEST MEADOWSCAPESAPPLICATION RATE: 5 OZ PER 1,000 SFPOLLINATOR SEED MIX 2:PRODUCT NAME: NATIVE POLLINATOR MIXSELLER: SILVER FALLS SEED COMPANYAPPLICATION RATE: 4 - 8 LBS PER ACREW3INSTALLED BRUSH PILE EXAMPLE.PHOTO CREDIT: OTTAWA FIELD NATURALIST'S CLUB
NOTES:1. PLANTING PIT SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN (2)TIMES THE WIDTH OF THE ROOT BALL DIA.2. LOOSEN SIDES AND BOTTOMS OF PLANTING PIT3. SOAK PLANTING PIT AFTER PLANTING2X MIN DIA. ROOTBALLREMOVE FROM POT OR BURLAP & ROUGH-UPROOT BALL BEFORE INSTALLING. UNTANGLEAND STRAIGHTEN CIRCLING ROOTS - PRUNE IFNECESSARY. IF PLANT IS EXCEPTIONALLYROOT-BOUND, DO NOT PLANT AND RETURN TONURSERY FOR AN ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVESPECIFIED MULCH LAYER. HOLD BACK MULCHFROM TRUNK/STEMSFINISH GRADEREMOVE DEBRIS AND LARGE ROCKS FROM PLANTINGPIT AND SCARIFY SIDES AND BASE. BACKFILL WITHSPECIFIED SOIL. FIRM UP SOIL AROUND PLANT.3"3"NOTES:1. PLANT GROUNDCOVER AT SPECIFIED DISTANCEON-CENTER (O.C.) USING TRIANGULAR SPACING, TYP.2. LOOSEN SIDES AND BOTTOM OF PLANTING PIT ANDREMOVE DEBRIS3. LOOSEN ROOTBOUND PLANTS BEFORE INSTALLING4. SOAK PIT BEFORE AND AFTER INSTALLING PLANTSPECIFIED MULCH LAYER.HOLD BACK MULCH FROMSTEMSSOIL AMENDMENTS AS SPECIFIEDIF VEGETATION EXISTS WITHINPLANTING AREA, SPACE AT 23 XFROM STEM OF EXISTINGVEGETATION2/3 X2/3 XAREA FOR SPACING ADJUSTMENTXXXX= PLANT SPACING= PLANTNOTE:FIRST PLACE PLANTS ALONG THEPERIMETER OF THE PLANTINGAREA, AND AROUND EXISTINGVEGETATION. THEN SPACE THEREMAINDER OF THE PLANTINGS.PLANT INSTALLATION NOTES & DETAILSPERMIT SETNOT FORCONSTRUCTIONPROJECT MANAGER: DESIGNED: DRAFTED: CHECKED:SHEET SIZE:ORIGINAL PLAN IS 22" x 34".SCALE ACCORDINGLY.BY© Copyright- The Watershed CompanyDATE PRINTED BY FILENAME THEWATERSHEDCOMPANYS c i e n c e & D e s i g n750 Sixth Street SouthKirkland WA 98033p 425.822.5242www.watershedco.comJOB NUMBER:SHEET NUMBER:SUBMITTALS & REVISIONS
DESCRIPTIONDATENO.TALBOT
RESTORATION PLAN - POLLINATOR
HABITAT
PSE ENERGIZE EASTSIDE
PARCEL # 2023059002, -9066, -9001, -9050 RENTON,
WA 98055JCLM/KC/LVLM/AJJC/KC/LV111103.13OF 51 11-05-2018 CONCEPT POLLINATOR HABITAT PLAN LM
2 02-12-2019 POLLINATOR HABITAT PLAN LM GENERAL NOTESQUALITY ASSURANCE1. PLANTS SHALL MEET OR EXCEED THE SPECIFICATIONS OFFEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS REQUIRING INSPECTION FORPLANT DISEASE AND INSECT CONTROL.2. PLANTS SHALL BE HEALTHY, VIGOROUS, AND WELL-FORMED,WITH WELL DEVELOPED, FIBROUS ROOT SYSTEMS, FREE FROMDEAD BRANCHES OR ROOTS. PLANTS SHALL BE FREE FROMDAMAGE CAUSED BY TEMPERATURE EXTREMES, LACK OREXCESS OF MOISTURE, INSECTS, DISEASE, AND MECHANICALINJURY. PLANTS IN LEAF SHALL BE WELL FOLIATED AND OFGOOD COLOR. PLANTS SHALL BE HABITUATED TO THE OUTDOORENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS INTO WHICH THEY WILL BEPLANTED (HARDENED-OFF).3. TREES WITH DAMAGED, CROOKED, MULTIPLE OR BROKENLEADERS WILL BE REJECTED. WOODY PLANTS WITH ABRASIONSOF THE BARK OR SUN SCALD WILL BE REJECTED.4. NOMENCLATURE: PLANT NAMES SHALL CONFORM TO FLORA OFTHE PACIFIC NORTHWEST BY HITCHCOCK AND CRONQUIST,UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON PRESS, 1973 AND/OR TO A FIELDGUIDE TO THE COMMON WETLAND PLANTS OF WESTERNWASHINGTON & NORTHWESTERN OREGON, ED. SARAH SPEARCOOKE, SEATTLE AUDUBON SOCIETY, 1997.DEFINITIONS1. PLANTS/PLANT MATERIALS. PLANTS AND PLANT MATERIALSSHALL INCLUDE ANY LIVE PLANT MATERIAL USED ON THEPROJECT. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO CONTAINERGROWN, B&B OR BAREROOT PLANTS; LIVE STAKES ANDFASCINES (WATTLES); TUBERS, CORMS, BULBS, ETC..; SPRIGS,PLUGS, AND LINERS.2. CONTAINER GROWN. CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS ARE THOSEWHOSE ROOTBALLS ARE ENCLOSED IN A POT OR BAG IN WHICHTHAT PLANT GREW.SUBSTITUTIONS1. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN SPECIFIEDMATERIALS IN ADVANCE IF SPECIAL GROWING, MARKETING OROTHER ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE MADE IN ORDER TO SUPPLYSPECIFIED MATERIALS.2. SUBSTITUTION OF PLANT MATERIALS NOT ON THE PROJECT LISTWILL NOT BE PERMITTED UNLESS AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BYTHE RESTORATION CONSULTANT.3. IF PROOF IS SUBMITTED THAT ANY PLANT MATERIAL SPECIFIED ISNOT OBTAINABLE, A PROPOSAL WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR USEOF THE NEAREST EQUIVALENT SIZE OR ALTERNATIVE SPECIES,WITH CORRESPONDING ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT PRICE.4. SUCH PROOF WILL BE SUBSTANTIATED AND SUBMITTED INWRITING TO THE CONSULTANT AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TOSTART OF WORK UNDER THIS SECTION.INSPECTION1. PLANTS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION AND APPROVAL BYTHE RESTORATION CONSULTANT FOR CONFORMANCE TOSPECIFICATIONS, EITHER AT TIME OF DELIVERY ON-SITE OR ATTHE GROWER'S NURSERY. APPROVAL OF PLANT MATERIALS ATANY TIME SHALL NOT IMPAIR THE SUBSEQUENT RIGHT OFINSPECTION AND REJECTION DURING PROGRESS OF THE WORK.2. PLANTS INSPECTED ON SITE AND REJECTED FOR NOT MEETINGSPECIFICATIONS MUST BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY FROM SITEOR RED-TAGGED AND REMOVED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.3. THE RESTORATION CONSULTANT MAY ELECT TO INSPECT PLANTMATERIALS AT THE PLACE OF GROWTH. AFTER INSPECTION ANDACCEPTANCE, THE RESTORATION CONSULTANT MAY REQUIRETHE INSPECTED PLANTS BE LABELED AND RESERVED FORPROJECT. SUBSTITUTION OF THESE PLANTS WITH OTHERINDIVIDUALS, EVEN OF THE SAME SPECIES AND SIZE, ISUNACCEPTABLE.MEASUREMENT OF PLANTS1. PLANTS SHALL CONFORM TO SIZES SPECIFIED UNLESSSUBSTITUTIONS ARE MADE AS OUTLINED IN THIS CONTRACT.2. HEIGHT AND SPREAD DIMENSIONS SPECIFIED REFER TO MAINBODY OF PLANT AND NOT BRANCH OR ROOT TIP TO TIP. PLANTDIMENSIONS SHALL BE MEASURED WHEN THEIR BRANCHES ORROOTS ARE IN THEIR NORMAL POSITION.3. WHERE A RANGE OF SIZE IS GIVEN, NO PLANT SHALL BE LESSTHAN THE MINIMUM SIZE AND AT LEAST 50% OF THE PLANTSSHALL BE AS LARGE AS THE MEDIAN OF THE SIZE RANGE.(EXAMPLE: IF THE SIZE RANGE IS 12" TO 18", AT LEAST 50% OFPLANTS MUST BE 15" TALL.).SUBMITTALSPROPOSED PLANT SOURCES1. WITHIN 45 DAYS AFTER AWARD OF THE CONTRACT, SUBMIT ACOMPLETE LIST OF PLANT MATERIALS PROPOSED TO BEPROVIDED DEMONSTRATING CONFORMANCE WITH THEREQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED. INCLUDE THE NAMES ANDADDRESSES OF ALL GROWERS AND NURSERIES.PRODUCT CERTIFICATES1. PLANT MATERIALS LIST - SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION TOCONSULTANT AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO START OF WORKUNDER THIS SECTION THAT PLANT MATERIALS HAVE BEENORDERED. ARRANGE PROCEDURE FOR INSPECTION OF PLANTMATERIAL WITH CONSULTANT AT TIME OF SUBMISSION.2. HAVE COPIES OF VENDOR'S OR GROWERS' INVOICES ORPACKING SLIPS FOR ALL PLANTS ON SITE DURING INSTALLATION.INVOICE OR PACKING SLIP SHOULD LIST SPECIES BY SCIENTIFICNAME, QUANTITY, AND DATE DELIVERED (AND GENETIC ORIGIN IFTHAT INFORMATION WAS PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED).DELIVERY, HANDLING, & STORAGEPLANT MATERIALS1. TRANSPORTATION - DURING SHIPPING, PLANTS SHALL BEPACKED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST CLIMATE EXTREMES,BREAKAGE AND DRYING. PROPER VENTILATION ANDPREVENTION OF DAMAGE TO BARK, BRANCHES, AND ROOTSYSTEMS MUST BE ENSURED.2. SCHEDULING AND STORAGE - PLANTS SHALL BE DELIVERED ASCLOSE TO PLANTING AS POSSIBLE. PLANTS IN STORAGE MUSTBE PROTECTED AGAINST ANY CONDITION THAT IS DETRIMENTALTO THEIR CONTINUED HEALTH AND VIGOR.3. HANDLING - PLANT MATERIALS SHALL NOT BE HANDLED BY THETRUNK, LIMBS, OR FOLIAGE BUT ONLY BY THE CONTAINER, BALL,BOX, OR OTHER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE, EXCEPT BAREROOTPLANTS SHALL BE KEPT IN BUNDLES UNTIL PLANTING AND THENHANDLED CAREFULLY BY THE TRUNK OR STEM.4. LABELS - PLANTS SHALL HAVE DURABLE, LEGIBLE LABELSSTATING CORRECT SCIENTIFIC NAME AND SIZE. TEN PERCENTOF CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS IN INDIVIDUAL POTS SHALL BELABELED. PLANTS SUPPLIED IN FLATS, RACKS, BOXES, BAGS, ORBUNDLES SHALL HAVE ONE LABEL PER GROUP.WARRANTYPLANT WARRANTYPLANTS MUST BE GUARANTEED TO BE TRUE TO SCIENTIFIC NAMEAND SPECIFIED SIZE, AND TO BE HEALTHY AND CAPABLE OFVIGOROUS GROWTH.REPLACEMENT1. PLANTS NOT FOUND MEETING ALL OF THE REQUIREDCONDITIONS AT THE CONSULTANT'S DISCRETION MUST BEREMOVED FROM SITE AND REPLACED IMMEDIATELY AT THECONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE.2. PLANTS NOT SURVIVING AFTER ONE YEAR TO BE REPLACED ATTHE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE.PLANT MATERIALGENERAL1. PLANTS SHALL BE NURSERY GROWN IN ACCORDANCE WITHGOOD HORTICULTURAL PRACTICES UNDER CLIMATICCONDITIONS SIMILAR TO OR MORE SEVERE THAN THOSE OF THEPROJECT SITE.2. PLANTS SHALL BE TRUE TO SPECIES AND VARIETY ORSUBSPECIES. NO CULTIVARS OR NAMED VARIETIES SHALL BEUSED UNLESS SPECIFIED AS SUCH.QUANTITIESSEE PLANT LIST ON ACCOMPANYING PLANS AND PLANT SCHEDULES.ROOT TREATMENT1. CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS (INCLUDES PLUGS): PLANT ROOTBALLS MUST HOLD TOGETHER WHEN THE PLANT IS REMOVEDFROM THE POT, EXCEPT THAT A SMALL AMOUNT OF LOOSE SOILMAY BE ON THE TOP OF THE ROOTBALL.2. PLANTS MUST NOT BE ROOT-BOUND; THERE MUST BE NOCIRCLING ROOTS PRESENT IN ANY PLANT INSPECTED.3. ROOTBALLS THAT HAVE CRACKED OR BROKEN WHEN REMOVEDFROM THE CONTAINER SHALL BE REJECTED.PLANT INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONSScale: NTSTREE AND SHRUB PLANTING2Scale: NTSGROUNDCOVER PLANTING1Scale: NTSPLANT SPACING3W4
MAINTENANCE, MONITORING, & INSTALLATION SEQUENCE NOTESPERMIT SETNOT FORCONSTRUCTIONPROJECT MANAGER: DESIGNED: DRAFTED: CHECKED:SHEET SIZE:ORIGINAL PLAN IS 22" x 34".SCALE ACCORDINGLY.BY© Copyright- The Watershed CompanyDATE PRINTED BY FILENAME THEWATERSHEDCOMPANYS c i e n c e & D e s i g n750 Sixth Street SouthKirkland WA 98033p 425.822.5242www.watershedco.comJOB NUMBER:SHEET NUMBER:SUBMITTALS & REVISIONS
DESCRIPTIONDATENO.TALBOT
RESTORATION PLAN - POLLINATOR
HABITAT
PSE ENERGIZE EASTSIDE
PARCEL # 2023059002, -9066, -9001, -9050 RENTON,
WA 98055JCLM/KC/LVLM/AJJC/KC/LV111103.13OF 51 11-05-2018 CONCEPT POLLINATOR HABITAT PLAN LM
2 02-12-2019 POLLINATOR HABITAT PLAN LM MAINTENANCE, MONITORING & INSTALLATION SEQUENCEW5PUGET SOUND ENERGY (PSE) PROPOSES A POLLINATOR HABITAT PLAN (PHP) TOIMPROVE DEGRADED VEGETATED LANDS UNDER EXISTING TRANSMISSION LINESIN THE CITY OF RENTON. THE PHP HAS BEEN DEVELOPED IN COORDINATIONWITH THE ENERGIZE EASTSIDE PROJECT (PROJECT) AND IS INTENDED AS ANOUT-OF-KIND MITIGATION STRATEGY TO COMPENSATE FOR THE REMOVAL OFTREES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT IN RENTON. THE PHP SEEKS TOIMPROVE HABITAT FUNCTIONS FOR LOCAL POLLINATORS AND SERVE AS ANAMENITY TO THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH IT'S LOCATED.THE PHP INCLUDES A WALKING PATHWAY FOR COMMUNITY AND MAINTENANCEUSE, EXPANSIVE AREAS OF HERBACEOUS POLLINATOR-FRIENDLY PLANTS(HERBACEOUS MEADOWS), AND VEGETATION ISLANDS WHICH INCLUDE DENSEWOODY VEGETATION, SNAGS, LOGS, BRUSH PILES, BOULDERS, ANDCONSTRUCTED POLLINATOR HABITAT STRUCTURES (WOODY ISLANDS). AVARIETY OF PLANTS INCLUDING NATIVE AND NON-NATIVE SPECIES WITHWIDE-RANGING BLOOM TIMES, COLORS AND FORMS HAVE BEEN SELECTED TOPROVIDE NECTAR AND POLLEN TO POLLINATORS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.CONSTRUCTION NOTES AND SPECIFICATIONSTHE RESTORATION PROFESSIONAL WILL BE PRESENT FOR THE FOLLOWINGCONSTRUCTION BENCHMARKS:1. PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING (WORK SEQUENCE STEP #2)2. IDENTIFICATION OF WOODY ISLANDS AND TRAIL ALIGNMENT (WORKSEQUENCE STEPS #13 & 14)3. HABITAT FEATURE INSTALLATION (WORK SEQUENCE STEP #15)4. PLANT MATERIAL (WORK SEQUENCE STEPS #17 & 18):A. PLANT MATERIAL DELIVERY INSPECTION.B. 50% WOODY ISLAND INSTALLATION/LAYOUT INSPECTIONC. 100% WOODY ISLAND INSTALLATION INSPECTION AND HERBACEOUSMEADOW INSTALLATION OVERSIGHT.THE RESTORATION PROFESSIONAL SHALL BE IN REGULAR COMMUNICATIONWITH PSE AND/OR THE CONTRACTOR(S) CARRYING OUT SITE PREPARATION ANDINSTALLATION ACTIVITIES OVER THE COURSE OF THE INITIAL-WORK GROWINGSEASON. SITE PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION METHODS WILL DIRECTLYAFFECT FUTURE SUCCESS OF THE SITE, AND SHOULD BE CONDUCTEDTHOROUGHLY AND THOUGHTFULLY. THE RESTORATION PROFESSIONAL SHALLBE AVAILABLE FOR UNPLANNED COORDINATION AND CONSTRUCTIONADMINISTRATION AS NECESSARY TO IMPROVE EFFECTIVE AND ACCURATEINSTALLATION AND TO DOCUMENT ANY DEVIATIONS FROM THESE PLANS.WORK SEQUENCEFIRST DORMANT SEASON (LATER OCTOBER - JANUARY) - SITE PREP1. INSTALL HIGH VISIBILITY CLEARING LIMITS FENCE ACCORDING TO DETAIL 2,W2.2. DURING PRE-CONSTRUCTION WALK-THROUGH OR MEETING, RESTORATIONPROFESSIONAL SHALL FLAG AREAS OF EXISTING VEGETATION TO REMAINAND THE CENTER POINT OF WOODY ISLANDS.3. CUT DOWN AND GRIND STUMPS OF ANY TREES AND SHRUBS THAT ARE TOOLARGE TO MOW AND NOT PLANNED FOR RETENTION. BRANCHES AND LIMBSMAY BE STOCKPILED ONSITE FOR SUBSEQUENT CREATION OF BRUSH PILES(SEE STEP #15 BELOW).4. REMOVE ANY TRASH, DEBRIS, OR CONCRETE, AND PROPERLY DISPOSE OFOFFSITE. RECYCLE AS MUCH MATERIAL AS POSSIBLE.5. SALVAGE EXISTING BOULDERS FOUND THROUGHOUT HERBACEOUSMEADOWS AND STOCKPILE THEM ONSITE FOR INSTALLATION LATER (SEESTEP #15 BELOW).6. MOW IDENTIFIED PLANTING AREAS TO THE GROUND (MAJORITY OF SITE);RETAIN DESIRABLE NATIVE VEGETATION WHERE INDICATED INPRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING.7. WHERE NOXIOUS WEEDS ARE GROWING IN PATCHES OF RETAINEDVEGETATION, DETERMINE APPROPRIATE METHOD OF TREATMENT WITHRESTORATION PROFESSIONAL (E.G., MANUAL REMOVAL, SPOT-SPRAY WITHHERBICIDE, WIPE/WICK WITH HERBICIDE, CUT-STUMP HERBICIDETREATMENT).GROWING SEASON (MARCH - SEPTEMBER - WEED TREATMENT, TRAIL & HABITATFEATURE INSTALLATION8. IN EARLY SPRING, WHEN MOWED VEGETATION BEGINS TO REGENERATE,BROADLY APPLY HERBICIDE TO PREVIOUSLY MOWED AREAS TO KILL THEEXISTING WEED-MAJORITY BASE. HERBICIDE SHOULD BE APPLIED BY ASTATE-LICENSED APPLICATOR AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DIRECTIONSON THE PRODUCT LABEL. AVOID CONDITIONS THAT WOULD CAUSE SPRAYTO DRIFT, THEREBY AFFECTING NON-TARGET VEGETATION. EXERCISECARE WHEN APPLYING HERBICIDE NEAR DESIRABLE, NATIVE VEGETATIONTO BE RETAINED.9. CONTINUE CONTROL OF NOXIOUS WEEDS IN RETAINED VEGETATIONPATCHES (SEE STEP 7 ABOVE).10. MONITOR THE SITE AND APPLY ADDITIONAL, TARGETED ROUNDS OFHERBICIDE WHEN NEW GROWTH CAN BE OBSERVED ON PREVIOUSLYTREATED PLANTS OR AS NEW, WARM-WEATHER WEEDS GERMINATE LATERIN THE GROWING SEASON.11. MONITOR, AND HERBICIDE-TREAT THE SITE AS NEEDED, ON MONTHLY BASISFOR ONE FULL GROWING SEASON.12. AT THE END OF THE GROWING SEASON, ONCE AGAIN MOW THE TREATEDAREA TO THE GROUND TO REMOVE ANY REMAINING ABOVE-GROUND PLANTPARTS.13. FLAG THE BOUNDARIES OF THE WOODY ISLANDS.14. INSTALL WALKING AND MAINTENANCE ACCESS PATH ACCORDING TO DETAIL1, W2.15. INSTALL THE WOODY ISLAND HABITAT FEATURES INCLUDING STANDINGSNAGS, FALLEN TREES, BRUSH PILES, BOULDERS AND CONSTRUCTEDPOLLINATOR HABITAT STRUCTURES ACCORDING TO DETAILS 1, 2 AND 3, W3AND UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A RESTORATION PROFESSIONAL.16. BLANKET MULCH THE WOODY ISLANDS WITH 4-INCHES OF WOOD CHIPMULCH.SECOND DORMANT SEASON - PLANT INSTALLATION & FENCING17. DURING THE FOLLOWING DORMANT SEASON (LATE OCTOBER - JANUARY),PLANT WOODY ISLANDS ACCORDING TO DETAIL 1, W3 AND DETAILS 1 AND 2,W4. SHRUBS SHOULD BE PLANTED IN GROUPS OF 3, 5 OR 7.18. DRILL-SEED HERBACEOUS MEADOWS DURING NOVEMBER - DECEMBERWITH THE SPECIFIED SEED MIXES AT RECOMMENDED RATES (SEE SHEETW3). DO NOT SEED THE INSTALLED WOODY ISLANDS.19. REMOVE HIGH-VISIBILITY CLEARING LIMITS FENCING.20. INSTALL SPLIT RAIL FENCING ACCORDING TO DETAIL 3, W2.21. SCHEDULE REGULAR MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES TO BEGIN IN THEUPCOMING GROWING SEASON. REGULAR MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES TO BESCHEDULED SHALL INCLUDE A WATERING TRUCK FOR AT LEAST THE FIRSTGROWING SEASON.SITE MAINTENANCE & LONG-TERM BMPSYEAR 1 MAINTENANCE1. IRRIGATE WOODY ISLANDS DURING PERIODS OF LOW RAINFALL FROM JUNE1 TO OCTOBER 1 ON A WEEKLY OR BI-WEEKLY BASIS. ENSURE PLANTSRECEIVE A DEEP SOAKING DURING WATERING VISITS, ESPECIALLY WHENINFREQUENT.2. IRRIGATE HERBACEOUS MEADOWS IN THE WEEKS FOLLOWINGINSTALLATION IF PRECIPITATION IS NOT ADEQUATE FOR SEEDGERMINATION. FOLLOWING SEED GERMINATION, WATER HERBACEOUSMEADOWS DURING WOODY ISLAND WATERING TO AID IN SEEDLINGSURVIVAL.3. CONTROL ANNUAL WEEDS (WHICH ARE OFTEN TIMES FAST-GROWING) BYREMOVING FLOWER HEADS BEFORE THEY BLOOM. THIS CAN BEACCOMPLISHED BY MOWING WEEDY AREAS AT WHATEVER HEIGHTNECESSARY TO REMOVE WEED FLOWER HEADS OR BY CUTTING ANDREMOVING FLOWER HEADS BY HAND. REGULAR ANNUAL-WEED-SEEDREMOVAL SHOULD OCCUR EVERY 4-6 WEEKS DURING THE FIRST GROWINGSEASON.A. HAND-PULLING IS NOT A PREFERRED WEED CONTROL METHOD IN YEAR 1BECAUSE IT ALSO IMPACTS NEARBY DESIRABLE SEEDLINGS.B. SPOT-SPRAYING OR WIPING WITH HERBICIDE MAY BE AN ACCEPTABLEAPPROACH FOR ISOLATED WEED PATCHES, IF APPROVED BY THERESTORATION PROFESSIONAL.4. AREAS PLANTED WITH POLLINATOR SEED MIXES SHALL BE MOWEDANNUALLY IN THE EARLY WINTER AFTER PLANTS HAVE BLOOMED FOR TWOYEARS FOLLOWING INSTALLATION.YEAR 2 MAINTENANCE1. RE-SEED SPARSE PATCHES IN HERBACEOUS MEADOW AREAS AS DIRECTEDBY RESTORATION PROFESSIONAL FOLLOWING THE YEAR 1 REPORT.2. DURING EXCEPTIONALLY DRY PERIODS, IRRIGATE WOODY ISLAND ANDHERBACEOUS MEADOWS WITH A THOROUGH SOAKING.3. WEED MAINTENANCE FOCUS SHOULD SHIFT FROM ANNUAL WEED SPECIESREMOVAL TO BIENNIAL WEED REMOVAL (SPECIES LIKE QUEEN ANNE'S LACE,DAUCUS CAROTA).A. MANAGE WEEDS BY MOWING OR MANUALLY REMOVING WEEDY FLOWERHEADS BEFORE THEY BLOOM, APPROXIMATELY EVERY 6 WEEKS.YEAR 3 MAINTENANCE & LONG-TERM BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPS)1. CEASE REGULAR MOWING OF THE HERBACEOUS MEADOW AREA ANDIRRIGATION OF ALL INSTALLED PLANTS.2. MANAGE WEEDS ACROSS THE SITE TWICE YEARLY (EARLY- ANDMID-GROWING SEASON IS BEST), OR MORE FREQUENTLY IF NECESSARY.A. SPOT-TREAT OR MECHANICALLY CONTROL HERBACEOUS WEEDS ANDWOODY VEGETATION IN HERBACEOUS MEADOWS (AS OPPOSED TOSITE-WIDE MOWING).B. HAND-PULL OR GRUB WEEDS AND WEED ROOTS FROM WOODY ISLANDPLANTING AREAS.3. MAINTAIN HABITAT FEATURES (SNAGS, LOGS, BRUSH PILES, BOULDERS,AND CONSTRUCTED POLLINATOR HABITAT STRUCTURES) IN GOODCONDITION TO THE EXTENT FEASIBLE WHILE ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY.4. GENERAL UTILITY CORRIDOR BMPS FOR POLLINATOR HABITAT:A. LIMIT MOWING WHICH REMOVES FLOWERS, IMPACTS NEST SITES, ANDTENDS TO FAVOR DEVELOPMENT OF GRASSES OVER HERBACEOUSVEGETATION.B. IF MOWING IS NECESSARY, MOW AFTER LATE-FLOWERING PLANTS HAVEBLOOMED AND LEAVE SOME AREAS UNCUT, PER RECOMMENDATIONSFROM RESTORATION PROFESSIONAL. MOW SITE ON A THREE-FOUR-YEAR ROTATION.C. INSECTICIDE SHALL NOT BE USED.D. USE HERBICIDES STRATEGICALLY AND SPARINGLY TO SPOT-TREATWEEDS AND WOODY VEGETATION IN HERBACEOUS MEADOWS.