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Home My WebLink AboutSHX2008-00049 JARPA - SHX Permit / Conditions PVpN-srgrFo� MASON COUNTY +CL(p C DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT o n U yv, Planning Division Zp T i P O Box 279,Shelton,WA 98584 N Y oy TO BE KEPT IN THE (360)427-9670 1864 PARCEL FILE Exemption from Shoreline Management Act Case No.: SHX2008-00049 Substantial Development Permit Requirement The Proposal By: LITTLE SKOOKUM SHELLFISH GROWER PO BOX 2978 SHELTON,WA 98584 To undertake the following development: Seven creosote piling will be permanently removed from the intertidal beach at sites on the north side of the inlet, the middle of the inlet and the south shore (see attached drawing). Three 10" galvanized steel pile will be placed at the site of existing FLUPSY. Two-8" galvanized steel pile will be placed near existing hatchery. One 8" pile will be placed on DNR lease site at end of existing dock. Within Little Skookum Inlet and/or its associated wetlands is exempt from the requirement of substantial development because the development is categorized under WAC 173-27-040(2)as being category B-normal maintenance Please contact Grace Miller at ext 360 if you have any questions. Issued: 6/10/2008 �� ,L Expires: 6/10/2010 Authorized Local Government Official cc: APPLICANT WDFW USACOE WDOE 1IBAL COUNCIL N vvF� AGENCY USE ONLY JARPA FORM LAST UPDATED:March 19,2007 Agency Reference#: Date Received: Circulated by: (local govt.or agency) Project Tracking Number: Mal Washington State JOINT AQUATIC RESOURCES PERMIT APPLICATION (JARPA) Form Step 1:Got Ready Step 2:Complete Form Step 3:Check Work Step 4:Copy and Send In Go to www.eoermitting.org Use black ink. Use internet"Help" Use final review See JARPA Contacts at for correct form and Check correct buttons to answer checklist at www.epermitting.org for instructions. permit boxes. questions completely. www.el)ermitting.org. correct mailing addresses. ❑ Fish Habitat Enhancement Projects per RCW 77.55.181. You must submit copy of completed JARPA form and Fish Habitat Enhancement JARPA Addition to your Local Government Planning Dep't and WA Dep't of-Fiats and Wildlife(WDFW)Area Habitat Biologist on same day. Note for Local Governments:You must submit comments to WDFW within 15 working days. Based on instructions at www.epermitting.orq,1 am sending copies of this application to the following: (check all that apply) Xlocal Government for Shoreline: substantial Development nConditional Use ariance ElExemption aevision rTloodplain Management ❑Critical Areas Ordinance X❑Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for Hydraulic Project Approval(Submit 2 copiesto WDFW Region) []Washington Department of Ecology for 401 Water Quality Certification(to Regional Office-Federal Permit Unit) []Washington Department of Natural Resources for Aquatic Resources Use Authorization Notification []Corps of Engineers for: FlSection 404 permit nSection 10 permit ❑Coast Guard for. nGeneral Bridge Act Permit (Private Aids to Navigation(for non-bridge projects) E]For Department of Transportation projects only: This project will be designed to meet conditions of the most current Ecology/Department of Transportation Water Quality Implementing Agreement PROJECT TITLE.Creosote Pile replacement in Little Skookum Inlet PROJECT DESCRIPTION:Remove 7 creosote wood piles and replace 6 galvanized steel piles on tidelands owned by(5) and/or leased from DNR(1) by Little Skookum Shellfish Growers LLC with Kapert's Water Front Construction as pile removal and placement contractor. SECTION A-Use for all permits covered by this application. Be sure to ALSO complete Section C(Signature Block)for all permit applications. 1.APPLICANT Peter Becker CEO Little Skookum Shellfish Growers LLC MAILING ADDRESSPO Box 1157, Shelton,WA 98584 WORK PHONE E-MAIL ADDRESS HOME PHONE FAX# 360-790-5770 marketing@skookumshellfish.co 360-417-9295 360-417-9294 m If an agent is acting for the applicant during the permit process,complete#2. Be sure agent signs Section C(Signature Block) for all permit applications 2.AUTHORIZED AGENT MAILING ADDRESS WORK PHONE E-MAIL ADDRESS HOME PHONE FAX# 3.Relationship of applicant to property: x0 OWNER ❑ PURCHASER ❑x LESSEE ❑ ®4. Name,address and phone number of property owner(s)if other than applicant:DNR Aquatic Resources 1111 Washington St.SE PO Box 47027,Olympia,WA 98504-7027 360-825-1631 x 2600 5. Location(street address,including city,county and zip code,where proposed activity exists or will occur) 2262 SE Lynch Road,Shelton,Mason,WA 98584 ®Local government with jurisdiction(city or county) Mason County ®Water body you are working in Little Skookum Inlet ®Tributary of WRIA# 14 1�Is this waterbody on the 303(d)List ❑ YES ] NO If YES,what parameter(s)? Office of Regulatory Assistance,JARPA JARPA FORM LAST UPDATED:March 19,2007 For help call 800-917-0043 or visit www.epermitting.om 1 vv��ac�ray n.y Zoning designation '/.Section Section rownship Range Government Lot ®DNR stream type if known Tax Parcel Number Latitude and Longitude: 31910 23 80320 Dods Area and N 4r 09'13" 31910 22 00010 Oyster House 1230 03'07' +769-A Tideland Portion(see survey attached) 6. Describe(a)the current use of the property, (b)structures existing on the property,and(c)existing environmental conditions. Have you completed any portion of the proposed activity on this property.? ❑ YES x] NO For any portion of the proposed activity already completed on this property,indicate month and year of completion. The waters and shellfish beds involved all comprise active shellfish farm beds in production since 1885.The piles are an integral part of the business operation There are curer*seven(7)driven creosote piles on the property.There are also a Floating Upwelling System(FLUPSY), seven(7)sink floats,two(2)floating dock sections connected to land by a over water walkway and ramp,and six (6)smaN craft. The property is highly productive and the biodiversity is the same or improved,as determined by actual independent surveys,over what it was in 1977 when we acquired the property.This is due to our development of advanced shellfish production technology and the exercise of best management practices over the last 31 years. ®Is the property agricultural land? FA] YES ❑ NOW Are you a USDA program participant? ❑ YES FA NO ®7a. Describe the proposed work that needs aquatic permits: Complete plans and specifications should be provided for all work water ward of the ordinary high water mark or fine,including types of equipment to be used. If applying for a shoreline permit, describe 11 work within and beyond 200 feet of the ordinary high water mark. If you have provided attached materials to describe your project,you still must summarize the proposed work here. Attach a separate sheet if additional space is needed. Remove(using a licensed marine contractor,(Kapert's Water Front Construction(KWFC))seven(7)creosote wood piling and replace 6 with galvanized steel ping(See attached plan).The work would be performed in mid August 2008 using the construction services provided by KWFC.(see attached bid).Disposal of old piling will be responsloifityr of Little Skookum Shellfish Growers LLC. Seven(7)creosote piling will be permanently removed from the intertidal beach at sites on the north side of inlet,the middle of the inlet the south shone of the inlet (see Dog.Attached).Three(3)10'gakanize steel pile will be placed as shown in the dwg.in the tide pool north of the center the car of the inlet at the site of our existing FLUPSY.Two(2)8'galvanized steel pie will be placed at the site on the south side of the inlet roar the existing hatchery building where the boat fift is.One(1)8'galvanized steel pile will be placed on the DNR lease site at the end of our existing dock structure on the south side of the inlet(Note:Our DNR tease agent has been mforred and requires no further action on their part for this project.) PREPARAMM OF DRA1N111IM: See sample drawings and OW00+oe for compleling the drdwiigs. ONE SET OF ORIGNAL OR GOOD QUALITY PRODUCIBLE ORAIIY/MGS UNLIT SE ATTACHM NOTE: Applicants are encouraged to submit photographs of Ere project ale,but these DO NOT subs bh k for drawings. THE CORPS OFEKWILEEM AND COASTGUARD REQ1ARE DRAW GS ON 8-112X 11 MICH SMEEM LARGER DRAVANGS MAYBE REQUIRID BY OTHER A(7i:%Y(ilCJ. 7b. Describe the purpose of the proposed work and why you want or need to perform it at the site. Please explain any specific needs that have influenced the design. The creosote pikhg is old(--30 years) and worn.Pifing supports ow Floating Upwelfing System(FLUPSIE),overhead boat lift (south side of inlet),and the windward end of our work floats and docks in Lithe Skookum Inlet.Periodic replacement,as appropriate,will prevent pile failure and subsequent environmental damage. Unused piles surplus to our needs are being permanently removed. Removal of old of creosote piling also helps attain the goal of obtaining cleaner waters for Puget Sound. r Office of Regulatory Assistance,JARPA JARPA FORM LAST UPDATED:March 19,2007 For help call 800-917-0043 or visit www.epermitting.org 2 7c. Describe the potential impacts to characteristic uses of the water body. These uses may include fish and aquatic life,water quality, water supply,recreation and aesthetics- y Proposed actions 10 avoid,minimize,and mitigate detrimental impacts and provide proper protection of fish and aquatic life. Identify which guidance documents you have used. Attach a separate sheet if additional space is needed. The current and historical use of the site for the last 125 years is and has been shellfish aquacutiure.The piles are necessary for the existing operation to continue and grow. Replacing creosote piling with galvanized steel will provide an environmental benefit to the water and marine life. LSSG also maintains an ongoing 32 year research program in shellfish aquacullure research on this site and monitors the mo lluskan Bivalve populations,biodiversity and biomass at{east annually as well as routine measurement of water quality parameters to ensure that all recognized best management practices(BMP's)are met or exceeded. All pile placement work will be performed by the licensed contractor so as to minimze and mitigate any detrimental impacts on the water quality and or marine life and will be perkirmed during the designated construction window for Little Skookum Inlet so as to minimize impacts to fish migration. ®7d. For in-water construction work,will your project be in compliance with the State of Washington water quality standards for turbidity(WAC 173-201A-110)? ] YES ❑ NO ®8. Will the project be constructed in stages? ❑ YES NO Proposed starting date: 8110P2008 Estimated duration of activity: 2 days 9. Check if any temporary or permanent structures will be placed: Waterward of the ordinary high water mark or line for fresh or tidal waters AND/OR x0 Waterward of the mean higher high water for tidal waters? 10. Will fill material(rock,fill,bulkhead,or other material)be placed: ❑ Waterward of the ordinary high water mark or line for fresh waters? If YES,VOLUME(cubic yards) /AREA (acres) ❑ Waterward of the mean higher high water for tidal waters? If YES,VOLUME(cubic yards) /AREA (acres) 11. Will material be placed in wetlands? ❑ YES x❑ NO If YES: ®A. Impacted area in acres: ®B.Has a delineation been completed? If YES,please submit with application. ❑ YES ❑ NO ®C. Has a wetland report been prepared? If YES,please submit with application ❑ YES ❑ NO ®D.Type and composition of fill material(e.g.,sand, etc.) ®E.Material source: ®F.List all soil series(type of soil)located at the project site,and indicate if they are on the county's list of hydric soils. Soils information can be obtained from the natural Resources Conservation Service(MRCS). Office of Regulatory Assistance,JARPA JARPA FORM LAST UPDATED:March 19,2007 For help call 800-917-0043 or visit www.eaermitting.org 3 ®G.WILL PROPOSED ACTIVITY CAUSE FLOODING OR DRAINING OF WETLANDS? ❑ YES ❑ NO I if YES,IMPACTED AREA IS ACRES OF DRAINED WETLANDS. NOTE:0 yar pwWwi impedgreatar than 1/10 d an acre d weftA s hmit a rrftelion dam brie Corps and Ecology for al)INvOl aboll wilh the"A fcrm. NOTE:A 41M wafer q wady cerliealion maybe rew, P w from Ecology in aeiefitim ban approved nMga0m plan i your project wetland Impacts are greater than 1/10 acre in size. Please submit rie JAWA form and rnikWon plan b Ecology for401 carrion review. =12. Stormwater Compliance: This project is(or will be)designed to meet ecology's most current stormwater manual,or an Ecology approved local stormwater manual. ❑ YES ❑ NO If YES—Which manual will your project be designed to mee If NO—For Clean Water Act Section 401 and 404 permits only—Please submit to Ecology for approval,along with this JARPA application,documentation that demonstrates the stormwater runoff from your project or activity will comply with the water quality standards,WAC 173-201 A 1� 13. Will excavation or dredging be required in water or wetlands? ❑ YES x0 NO tF VCQ'- I rv. A. Volume: (cubic yards) /area (acre) B. Composition of material to be removed: C,_ nkrwmA cite for exravatM material-- D. Method of dredging: 14. Has the State Enviralmental Policy Act(SEPA)been completed ❑ YES ❑ NO SEPA Lead Agency: SEPA Decision: DNS,MDNS,EIS,Adoption,Exemption Decision Date(end of comment period) SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR SEPA DECISION LETTER TO WDFW AS REQUIRED FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION 15. List other Applications,approvals or certifications from other federal,state or local agencies for any structures,construction discharges or other activities described in the application(i.e.preliminary plat approval,health district approval,building permit,SEPA review,federal energy regulatory commission license(FERC),Forest practices application,etc.). Also,indicate whelfw work has been completed and kudicalie all existing work on drawings. NOTE:For use with Corps Nationwide Permits, identify whedw your project has or will need an NPDES permit for discharging wastewater and/or stormwater. TYPE APPROVAL ISSUrNG AGENCY IDENTW CATION DATE OF APPLICATION DATE APPROVED COMPLETED? No. t 16. Has any agency denied approval for the activity you're applying for or for any activity directly related to the activity described herein? ❑ YES 0 NO If YES,explain: I I I I SECTION B- Use for Shoreline and Corps of Engineers penn►ts only: 17a. Total cost of project. This means the fair market value of the project,including materials,labor,machine rentals,etc. $26,000 17b. If a project or any portion of a project receives funding from a federal agency,that agency is responsible for ESA consultation. Please indicate if you will receive federal funds and what federal agency is providing those funds. FEDERAL FUNDING ❑ YES xx NO If YES,please list the federal agency. 18. Local government with jul lason County Office of Regulatory Assistance,JARPA JARPA FORM LAST UPDATED:March 19,2007 For help call 800-917-0043 or visit www.eaermitting.org 4 10 19. Provide names,addresses and telephone numbers of adjoining property owners,lessees,etc. Please note. Shoreline Management Compliance may require additional notice—consult your local government NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER Taylor Shush Co. 130 SE Lynch Road Shelton,WA 98584 (360)432-3300 DNR Aquatic Resources 1111 Washington St SE 360-825-1631 x 2600 PO Box 47027,Olympia,WA 98504-7027 SECTION C-This section MUST be completed for any permit covered by this application 20. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the activities described herein. I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application,and that to the best of my knowledge and belief,such information is true,complete, and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the proposed activities. I hereby grant to the agencies to which this application is made,the right to enter the above-described location to inspect the proposed,in-progress or completed work. I agree to start work ONLY after all necessary permits have been received. DATE SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED AGENT I HEREBY DESIGNATE TO ACT AS MY AGENT IN MATTERS RELATED TO THIS APPLICATION FOR PERMIT(S). I UNDERSTAND THAT IF A FEDERAL PERMIT IS ISSUED, I MUST SIGN THE PERMIT. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE i SIGNATURE OF LANDOWNER(EXCEPT PUBLIC ENTITY LANDOWNERS,E.G.DNR) THIS APPLICATION MUST BE SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT AND THE AGENT,IF AN AUTHORIZED AGENT IS DESIGNATED. I 18 U.S.0§1001 provides that: Whoever,in a r y manner witttin the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly falsifies,conceals,or covers up by any hick,scheme,or device a material fact or makes any false,fictilious,or fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses arm false wribna or document knowma same to contain arm false,fictitious,or fraudulent statement or entrv.shall be fined not more than$10.000 or a wrisoned not more than 5 vears or both. COMPLETED BY LOCAL OFFICIAL A. Nature of the exists shoreline. (Describe type of shoreline,such as marine,stream,lake,lagoon,marsh,bog,swamp,flood plain,fkodway,delta;type of beach,such as accretion,erosion,high bank,low bank,or dike;material such as sand,gravel, mud,day, rock,riprap;and extent and type of bulkheading,if any) B. In the event that any of the proposed buildings or structures will exceed a height of thirty-five feet above the average grade level, indicate the approximate location of and number of residential units,existing and potential,that will have an obstructed view: C. If the application involves a conditional use or variance,set forth in full that portion of the master program which provides that the proposed use may be a conditional use,or,in the case of a variance,from which the variance is being sought: These Agencies are Equal Oppordrnrly and Afkmahve Action employers. For special acoom nodabon needs.please contact the appropriate aoencv in the instructions , Office of Reaulatory Assistance,JARPA JARPA FORM LAST UPDATED:March 19,2007 For help call 800-917-0043 or visit www.epermittina.org 5 7 I� . . . _ 1 I , irlo �r L' L iK l V c r a, _ a •-+ r y S - J f 1 � w a- a � lk Ir T ,TIAW I- - Y� p r w y 16