HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEP2010-00089 - SEP Determinations - 11/23/2010 oN-STATE MASON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
oA Planning Division
i o T z P O Box 279, Shelton, WA 98584
y aoy (360)427-9670
186A
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
(WAC 197-11-340)
SEP2010-00089
Description of Proposal Dredging 30 cubic yards of alluvial sediments from an existing,
manmade pond to prevent flooding. Mason Environmental Permit
was also submitted with a Habitat Management Plan.
Proponent: SHALLOW CREEK LLC
Location of Proposal:
Parcel Number: 322335000023
Legal Description: SUNNY BEACH TR 16 E 125' S R/W
Directions to Site:
Lead Agency: Mason County
The Lead Agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant
adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required
under RCW 43.21 C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed
Environmental Checklist and other information on file with the Lead Agency. This information is
available to the public upon request.
Please contact Rebecca Hersha at ext. 287 with any questions. This DNS is issued under WAC
197-11-340(2). The Lead Agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date shown
below, when the determination is final. Comments must be submitted to Dept. of Community
Development, P.O. Box 279, Shelton WA 98584 by 12/7/2010. Appeal of this determination
must be filed within a 14-day period following this final determination date, per Mason County
Code Chapter 15.11 Appeals.
Authorized Local Government Official Date
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Rebecca Hersha - SEPA enclosed
From: Rebecca Hersha
To: SEPA Freshwater /Skok
Date: 11/23/2010 11:48 AM
Subject: SEPA enclosed
Attachments: SEP2010-89ShallowC reek.pdf
The attached SEPA Checklist is for the dredging of alluvial sediments from a man-made
pond. Comments are due by 12-7-10. A Habitat Management Plan will be sent in a following
email.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Hersha, Planner
Mason County DCD
360-427-9670 ext. 287
file://C:\Documents and Settings\RebeccaH\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4CEBA9F1... 11/23/2010
MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
MASON CO. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Nordstrom Pond Sediment
Removal Project
2. Name of applicant: Shallow Creek, LLC
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Kim
Schaumburg, 253.884.5776.
4. Date checklist prepared: 11-9-10.
5. Agency requesting checklist: Mason County
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Work to be
completed as per the WDFW's HPA stipulation, upon receiving all
required permits.
7. Do you have any plans for future expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal: if yes, explain. No.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been
prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. An HMP
and an MEP have been prepared.
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental
approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by
your proposal? If yes, explain. No.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your
proposal, if known. A Mason County HMP, MEP, and SEPA, and an
HPA from the WDFW.
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11. Give a brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed
uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions
later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your
proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead
agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on
project description.)
As per the Mason County Shoreline Code, a small manmade pond on
the property shall be dredged of alluvial sediments to prevent or
alleviate downstream flooding of an unnamed Type F stream that
feeds the pond. The applicant is requesting a 5 year permit.
12. What is the location of the proposal? Give sufficient information for a
person to understand the precise location of your proposed project
including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if
known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range
or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity
map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should
submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate
maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to
this checklist The site is located off Hwy 106, approximately 0.15
miles east of the Alderbrook Lodge, on the south side of the
highway. Section 33, Township 22N, Range 03W. The legal
description is: SUNNY BEACH TR 16 E 125' S R/W.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:
1. EARTH:
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep
slopes, mountainous, other.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approx. percent slope)? Slopes in
the forested section of the parcel exceed 10 percent.
C. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand,
gravel, peat, muck)? If you know classification of agricultural soils, specify
them and note any prime farmland. Sand and gravel.
d. Are there surface indications of history of unstable soils in the immediate
vicinity: If so, describe. No.
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e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or
grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. No filling or grading shall be
done.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use: If so,
generally describe. The WDOE's Best Management Practices shall
be followed during construction to prevent water pollution.
g. About what percentage of the site will be covered with impervious
surfaces after project constructions (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
The project will not add any new impervious surface to the site.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the
earth, if any: WDOE's Best Management Practices shall be followed
during construction, and the WDFW's HPA stipulations shall be
strictly adhered to.
2. AIR:
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e.
duct, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and
when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give
approximate quantities, if known. Emissions from any heavy
equipment use shall be minor.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odors that may affect your
proposal? If so, generally describe. No.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air,
if any: Work to be completed as quickly as possible.
3. WATER:
a. Surface:
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1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of
the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater,
lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names.
If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
The manmade pond, the unnamed Type F stream, and the
Hood Canal.
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200
feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach
available plans.
No.
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be
placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate
the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill
material.
Approximately 30 cu/yds of alluvial sediments shall be
removed from the pond.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions?
Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if
known. No.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note
location on the site plan. Yes, the proposed project site is
adjacent the Hood Canal.
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to
surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated
volume of discharge. No.
b. Ground:
1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground
water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities,
if known. No.
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2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from
septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: domestic sewage,
industrial, containing the following chemicals...,agricultural, etc.)>
Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems,
the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of
animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. None will be
discharged.
C. Water runoff (including storm water):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of
collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Here
will this water flow? Will this flow into other waters? If so, describe.
WDOE's Best Management Practices shall be followed during
construction, and the WDFW's HPA provisions shall be strictly
adhered to.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters: if so,
generally describe. No.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water
impacts, if any: WDOE's Best Management Practices shall be
followed during construction, and the WDFW's HPA provisions shall
be strictly adhered to.
4. PLANTS:
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
_deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
x_evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
x_shrubs
x_ grass
pasture
crop or grain
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other
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x_water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Invasive, non-native knotweed shall be eradicated by a licensed
professional.
C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
Unknown.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to
preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Yes, invasive
knotweed shall be eradicated by a licensed professional and the area
replanted with native trees and shrubs.
5. ANIMALS
a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the
site or are known to be on or near the site:
Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other
Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near
the site. The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), killer whale
(Orcinus orca), bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus), marbled murrelet
(Brachyramphus marmoratus marmoratus), Puget Sound Chinook
salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), Puget Sound Steelhead
(Oncorhynchus mykiss), Hood Canal Summer-Run Chum
(Oncorhynchus keta), Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus), and the
leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea).
C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. No. Numerous fish
passage blockages prevent adult salmonids from accessing the Type
F stream at the site.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: No.
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6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES:
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be
used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it
will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc.
None.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent
properties: If so, generally describe. No.
C. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of
this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy
impacts, if any: None.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH:
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic
chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, which
could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. WDOE's Best
Management Practices shall be followed during construction to
insure water quality at the site.
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
An ambulance in the event of a construction related accident.
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health
hazards, if any: None.
b. Noise-
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project
(for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? None.
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2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated
with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example:
traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise
would come from the site. Construction noise will occur for a
short time (one day) during daylight hours.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any"
Work to be completed as quickly as possible.
8) LAND AND SHORELINE USE:
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Residential and recreational.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
No.
C. Describe any structures on the site.
A SFR is located on the site.
Cl. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Unknown.
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Unknown.
g. If applicable, what is the current Shoreline Master Program designation of
the site? Urban Commercial.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "Environmentally sensitive"
area? If so, specify. The site contains one listed Fish and Wildlife
Habitat Conservation Area (a stream).
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I. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed
project? None.
j. Approximately how may people would the completed project displace?
None.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None.
i. Proposed measure to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and
projected land uses and plans, if any: Sediment deposition is a
problem in the many streams along Hwy 106 &101. If gravel is not
removed, the Hwy will potentially be flooded.
9. HOUSING:
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate
whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None.
b. Approximately how many units, if any would be eliminated? Indicate
whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
None.
10. AESTHETICS:
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including
antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
No structures proposed.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
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None.
C. Proposed measure to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
None.
11. LIGHT AND GLARE
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day
would it mainly occur?
None.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere
with views? No.
C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal.-
None.
Cl. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
None.
12. RECREATION
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the
immediate vicinity?
Boating, fishing, etc.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so,
describe. No.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including
recreational opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
None.
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13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION:
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state,
or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so,
generally describe. No.
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological,
scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
None.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
None.
14. TRANSPORTATION
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site and describe
proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
SR Hwy 106.
b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate
distance to the existing street system? Show on site plans, if any.
Unknown.
C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many
would the project eliminate? None.
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to
existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally
describe (indicate whether public or private). No.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe. No.
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f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed
project. If known, indicated when peak volumes would occur. None.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None.
15. PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public service (for
example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If
so, generally describe: No.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services,
if any:
None.
16. UTILITIES
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas,
water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other:
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing
the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the
immediate vicinity which might be needed. None.
Signature:
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I
understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
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4P5 rM0 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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7 N y ti P O Box 279, Shelton, WA 98584
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MASON ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT
January 04, 2011
SHALLOW CREEK LLC
800 FIFTH AVE FLOOR 32
SEATTLE WA 98104-3188
Parcel No.: 322335000023
Issued: 1/4/2011
Case No.: MEP2010-00038
Project Description:
Dredging 30 cubic yards of alluvial sediments from an existing, manmade pond to
prevent flooding. HMP included.
The following critical areas are present on this property:
Long-Term Commercial Forest X FWHCA
Ch. 17.10.060; Ch. 17.01.110-1
Mineral Resource Lands Frequently Flooded Areas
Ch. 17.01.066; Ch. 17.01.090;
Inholding Lands Landslide Hazard Areas
Ch. 17.01.062; Ch. 17.01.100;
Wetlands Seismic Hazard Areas
Ch. 17.01.070; Ch. 17.01.102;
Critical Aquifer Recharge Erosion Hazard Areas
Ch. 17.01.080; Ch. 17.01.104.
This permit, with conditions, is granted pursuant to the Mason County Resource Ordinance
(Chapter 17.01 MCC.) Nothing in this permit shall excuse the applicant from compliance with
any other federal, state, or local statutes, ordinances, or regulations applicable to this project.
This permit may be rescinded if the permitee fails to complete the project as proposed or fails
to comply with the standards of this ordinance.
Authorized Local Government Official Date
Mason Environmental Permit
1/4/2011 Case No.: MEP2010-00038
Conditions:
1.) This project is subject to the recommendations made within the Habitat Management
Plan prepared by Kim Schaumburg,dated November 7,2010. All recommendations shall
be considered required elements.
Mitigation includes Best Management Practices, removal of invasive knotweed,and the
planting of 10 native trees and 20 native shrubs.
The planting shall be complete 4yA;pril 2011,or the first winter/spring following the
project start date. i
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Rebecca Hersha - MEP/HMP
From: Rebecca Hersha
To: SEPA Freshwater /Skok
Date: 11/23/2010 11:50 AM
Subject: MEP/HMP
Attachments: MEP2010-38ShallowCreek.pdf
A Mason Environmental Permit and Habitat Management Plan for the proposed pond
dredging are attached. (SEP2010-89)
The Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Skokomish Tribe is given 28 days to comment
on the Habitat Management Plan.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Hersha, Planner
Mason County DCD
360-427-9670 ext. 287
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