Today we heard from King County for on our permit submittal.  The Critical Area Reviewer emailed and let us know that our proposed site plan will require mitigation for work within the buffer area.  She said that our septic drainfield is within the buffer and will require wetland enhancements/buffer mitigation work to be able to put it there.  I explained the history of our property and how the property has a previously permitted clearing area.  Since that clearing, the buffer widths increased, and part of the area is now within the new buffer limits.  We kept our drainfield design to fit within that area though and it was our understanding that having in that area met King County’s requirements.  The Critical Areas Reviewer did some more research on our property and found the old clearing permit.  She agreed with us and our Critical Areas Review was APPROVED!  Score!

Now we can resubmit for our Civil Review…