Wetlands in Seattle - please help. URGENT!!
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Comments (13)Roberta, I signed a 100 ft bufferstrip along the creek that forms the eastern boundary of my farm into the CRP program - about 7 acres total, back in '98 - we were a targeted watershed area at the time, and from the way things were going, I figured it was just a matter of time until NRCS started mandating these sorts of setbacks, so I figured, I'd get paid for it now, AND have a place to plant the pecans, hickories, walnuts, etc. that I play around with as my hobby. CRP payments for this riparian bufferstrip are about double what they were paying for routine CRP plots at that time, so I've got no complaints. Just be aware that they limit what you can do with those properties - no haying or grazing, and they also control when or how often you're allowed to mow, as well as what you plant there. Mine will be coming out of the 10-yr program in another few years; I might re-enroll if they're still suppporting this program, but I'll still keep it as a buffer - but I might flash-graze it at least a couple of times per year if I come out of the CRP program - and studies have shown that controlled, rapid pass-through grazing can actually benefit wildlife more than folks had realized even as little as 10 years ago. However, even when flash-grazing this strip, I'll still keep the cows fenced out of the creek, and off the creekbanks proper....See MoreJust starting in Seattle area
Comments (11)Thank you everyone for your helpful information. imap has been good for helping me see creeks, rivers, lakes, and flood zones. It has been hit and miss for wetlands. I found one 2 acre plot that was level and perfect. imap showed no wetlands but a survey on record showed it heavy with marked wetlands. I had a general contractor friend walk it with me and he didn't see anything particularly markedly wetlands-ish ... but it was more likely the last undeveloped lot in the area so they came down on it harder. Something about needing or wanting a certain % to remain wetlands? Either way, we left it behind. I'd love to find a plot with water readily accessible but that brings the lot closer to Issaquah/Sammamish proper and that tends to push it beyond my price point. There is one lot that is coming on my radar with price drops that I *think* has water in the street. I have my realtor looking into it. A little more sloped than I'd prefer but not bad, and I think I can make it work. If it does indeed have water hook up available that will make it easier to get a loan on. Speaking of loans, if you bought land in my area do you mind sharing who you got your land loan from? Once I put in a bid, I'll make it contingent on perc testing for septic (if applicable), drilling well (if applicable)... if water/sewer is available I'll contact the city and find out costs for bringing the water/sewer to the house. Land survey, and of course I'll have it eval'ed for wetlands. Thanks for giving me the name of the permit for clearing trees (clearing and grading permit) - definitely will need that. With building permits, can they be generic? Like a permit for a basic footprint of the number of beds/baths/SF? Or do they need specific plans to approve? If they don't need specific plans it may be a good idea to get the permits there and extend them as needed. At least one builder has asked me to have them look at any prospective lots before we make a bid. I plan on chatting with 1 or two more builders in the near future. Am I missing anything?...See MoreLooking for a new plan...
Comments (34)I may have wrongly assumed that this is your forever/retirement home. If it is, can we clear away all the plans with more than one level of living space? A basement works fine for insulation/storage/mechanicals -- and grandkids! "No stairs" works well for everyone, and may be *necessary* sooner than you can guess. I suspect there are many very livable single level layouts at around 2K sq ft that are within your budget, but you seen drawn to impressive *exteriors*. Is that the case? The plans you've posted seem rather overboard on their exteriors to me -- with less inspired interiors. A lot of mass produced plans are drawn to present exciting exteriors, with interiors subservient. This sells plans; it doesn't make for happy living without adjustments to the interiors. I gather that your view is North. You'll need some 'spendy' windows there. I don't see *any* side windows on some of these plans. Can you pare down the main level of your first plan and eliminate the 4-car garage and finished lower level? Bring the roof line down somewhat? ....See MoreUrgent- Need help identifying trees
Comments (14)There is a forum here dedicated to plant identification : Name That Plant. That's where these requests should be posted and the identification is typically very fast. But we do need to see some detail....leaves, any signs of nuts or fruit, flowers/buds, stems or twigs if in winter, bark. FWIW, an app that relies on a leaf for ID purposes is not going to be of much help in the middle of winter :-) And no app is "completely accurate"!! I'd also wonder of the need for "urgent help" with these in the midde of winter.....what is the urgency??...See Morelucy
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