DV-19-00001 Marian Meadows Development Agreement Master File

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Mr. Jerry Martens April 19, 2018 Page 2 The swale contains no defined channel or bed and bank that would result from regular, or even seasonal water flow. We previously speculated that the swale may convey some water during spring snowmelt. We visited the site three times during the late winter and early spring of 2018 to determine if the swale conveys flow. RESULTS We visited the site on February 27, March 13, and March 20, 2018. During each field visit we observed the culvert at Sparks Road for evidence of flowing water, and we traversed the property through the swale to determine if surface water was present. The February 27 site visit revealed that the entirety of the site was covered in approximately 1 foot of snow. The March 13 site visit revealed 9 to 10 inches of snow in scattered patches. The March 20 site visit revealed smaller patches of snow up to 5 inches in depth. No flowing water was observed at the culvert under Sparks Road during any of the site visits. No flowing water was observed in the swale during any of the site visits. In contrast, flowing water was observed in the Type F stream located to the east of the property during each of the site visits. CONCLUSIONS The area identified as a Type N stream by the WDNR does not in fact exhibit the characteristics of a stream as we observed no evidence of flow and it lacks identifiable bed and banks. The swale should be able to be used to discharge stormwater without the need for wetland or stream permits. LIMITATIONS We have prepared this report for the exclusive use of Marten Enterprises, LLC, and their consultants. No other person or agency may rely upon the information, analysis, or conclusions contained herein without permission from Marten Enterprises, LLC. The determination of ecological system classifications, functions, values, and boundaries is an inexact science, and different individuals and agencies may reach different conclusions. With regard to wetlands, the final determination of their boundaries for regulatory purposes is the responsibility of the various agencies that regulate development activities in wetlands. We cannot guarantee the outcome of such determinations. Therefore, the conclusions of this report should be reviewed by the appropriate regulatory agencies. We warrant that the work performed conforms to standards generally accepted in our field, and was prepared substantially in accordance with then-current technical guidelines and criteria. The conclusions of this report represent the results of our analysis of the