HomeMy WebLinkAboutRCL94-0837 Eagle Territory - RLC Inspections - 10/19/1994 GARY YANDO,DIRECTOR
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Z�oJ N Y boy BLDG. III • 426 W. CEDAR • P.
1864 SHELTON, WA 98584 • (206)
Mr. Mark Corley �?
PO Box 549 ;
Suite C
2300 Kati Court
Shelton, WA 98584
RE: Parcel #321057690071 . Eagle Territory. Site Management Plan
Dear Mr. Corley:
Your building permit application has been temporarily put on hold because the proposed
construction is located in Eagle Territory. This means that the subject property is in or adjacent
to Bald Eagle habitat and may require site specific mitigation measures in the form of conditions
attached to any construction and/or a Site Management Plan administered by the Washington
Department of Wildlife.
WAC 232-12-292 BALD EAGLE PROTECTION RULES. PURPOSE
1.1 The purpose of these rules is to protect the habitat and thereby increase and maintain
the population of the Bald Eagle so that the species no longer is classified as threatened'or
endangered in Washington State. The "delisting"of the Bald Eagle for Washington State is
a realistic goal which can best be accomplished by promoting cooperative efforts to manage
for site-specific eagle habitat needs through a process which is sensitive to the site-specific
landowner goals as well. "
Please contact Shelly Ament, Habitat Biologist for the Washington Department of Wildlife
regarding site-specific management. Ms. Ament can be contacted at (206) 681-4276, P.O.
Box 1933, Sequim, WA 98382.
If you have any questions regarding the information provided please contact Shelly Ament,
WDW (206) 681-4276 or Jason Manassee, DCD Mason County at (206) 427-9670, ext. 295.
Respectfully, �
Jason M nassee, Planner r Q �� ,
Department of Community Developmej
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MASON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
•�g RESOURCE LANDS AND CRITICAL AREAS CHECKLIST
The following checklist is designed to assist an applicant for a Building Permit, On-Site Sewage System Site
Evaluation and Disposal Permit, Access Permit, Land Modification Permit, Boundary Line Adjustments, Land
Segregations, Hazardous Waste Permit, or Shoreline Permit in determining whether their property is affected by
regulations under the Mason County Interim Resource Ordinance (77-93)*. This checklist is an important
opportunity for identifying early in the permit process whether there will be any environmental regulations affecting
the proposed development.
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Tax Parcel No. (Confirm with Assessors Office) 3 -:k I - - '7� 6G`7 ( Legal Description_
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Project Description
Directions to site (Please attach map)
Please provide or attach a vicinity map which includes cross streets, major roads, creeks, etc.
Answer the following to the best of your knowledge. County-wide maps showing general locations of critical areas
Official and resource lands are available for review at Mason County Department of Community Development, Planning
Use Only Department.
Do any of the following exist on this property or within 200 feet of this property?
County Yes No
117- ❑ 1. Saltwater shoreline or a lake 20 acres or larger? t/n1
❑ ® 2. Rivers, streams, or creeks with year-round flow?
�' ❑ [� 3. Rivers, streams or creeks with intermittent flow but are within a�cl,�arly defined channel?
❑ ® 4. Lakes or ponds less than 20 acres in size?
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/�] ❑ ® 5. Wetlands: Areas that are inundated or saturated by surface water that under normal circumstances
support vegetation adapted for life in such conditions; such as marshes, bogs, and swamps. (See County
Maps for guidance.) rl,, )
[,T ❑ [n 6. Slopes greater than 15% (8.5 degrees)? (See the County Landslide and Erosion Hazard Maps for
guidance.)
❑- ❑ [ 7. Floodplains? (See County Federal Emergency Management Maps and County Seismic Hazara Nap'
/ for guidance.) fV0
Al ❑ 1!� 8. Seismic Hazard Areas? (See County Federal Emergency Management Maps and County Seismic
Hazard Map for guidance.) Az
You may be provided nuisance protections by the County for certain resource activities. If you are enrolled in any
of the following programs:
Counw Yes No
❑ ® 1. Agricultural Open Space Taxation Program, RCW 84.33
[ J ❑ ® 2. Open Space Timber Taxation Program, RCW 84.33,or Designated Forest or Classified Forest,
RCW 84.34
* Copies are available at Mason County Department of Community Development for $5.00 each.
RESOURCE LANDS & CRITICAL AREAS
SITE PLAN
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PLEASE SHOW HE FOLLOWING INFORMATION OR PROVIDE SURVEY MAP IF POSSIBLE:
► Location&dimensions of existing &proposed property boundaries. ► Approximate slope of land (grade &direction),topography.
► Identify legal access including,width of all road right-of-ways&easements. ► Location of significant natural features(water bodies, rivers).
D. Locate all existing &proposed structures,drainfields, wells &driveways. P. Project description
Scale 1"= North Arrow
I sta hat I have answe ed the above truthfully to the best of my knowledge.
7,, Applicant/Owner i5 _ y�` Date
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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There is a $40.00 application fee for the Resource Land & Critical Areas Checklist. Make checks payable to the Mason
County Treasurer.
When completed, this form becomes part of the permit application.
RECEIVED
December 1, 1995 DEC - 4 10
MASON CO. DCD
EAGLE PLAN: UNION#463
DISTRIBUTION LIST:
Mark and Joan Corley, Landowners
Shelly Ament, Eagle Biologist
Greg Schirato, Area Wildlife Biologist
Dennis Ohlde, Sergeant
Lauri Vigue, Wildlife Management
VWn-County Department of Community Development
Montesano Regional Office Files
BALD EAGLE SITE MANAGEMENT -PLAN
RCW 77.12. 655
WAC 232-12-292
EAGLE TERRITORY: Union #463
Applicant Property
Marc and Joan Corley ueV crest Estates, Lots 6A-B,
P.O. Box ' 549 and 7A-B, Township 21 North,
Shelton, WA 98584 Range 3 West, Section 6, SE
1/4 of NE 1/4, Mason County
Pending Activity
Residential evelopment and construction of a horse barn with a
riding arena.
FACTORS CONSIDERED
1) Landowners goals were considered through a review of the
septic permit application and site development plans. A site
visit was conducted to the property and various phone
conversations were held with the landowners.
2) Bald eagle habitat use was considered by analysis of territory
integrity through time, current surrounding habitat conditions,
review of the previous draft plan written for the territory,
current status of the population, and scientific literature
concerning bald eagle habitat protection.
BACKGROUND
The Union Bald Eagle Territory is located in Mason County
approximately 1 .2 miles southwest of Union (Figure 1) . The
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has been
monitoring the territory since 1980. A total of four nest trees
have been identified within the territory .(Figure 2) . All nest
trees are located on a ridge, east of Highway 106, that overlooks
the Skokomish Flats area within Anna' s Bay. The area to the east
of the top of the ridgeline above the nests has been subdivided
into multiple lots . The installation of some roads and
residential development has occurred in this area. Significant
bald eagle habitat continues to exist below the ridgeline. A
mature conifer stand with remnant old growth trees is present
within the nesting site. An access road has, however, been
constructed along the lower portion of the ridge and a home is
presently located approximately 70 feet north of Nest #1.
The Union Bald Eagle Territory has exhibited very low
productivity since efforts were initiated to monitor the site.
The WDFW has only documented the eagle pair to have successfully
produced two eaglets since 1981 . The exact cause of the low
reproductive success of the Union eagle pair is not known. Human
disturbance during the nesting season may have contributed to the
nesting failures . An on-going study is presently being conducted
and will hopefully provide more information about the low bald
eagle productivity documented within the Hood Canal. During the
aerial survey conducted by the WDFW for the 1995 season all nests
were observed but no bald eagle nesting activity was documented.
A single adult was observed perching on Nest #1 during the
productivity survey conducted. on June 13, 1995 .
A general draft Bald Eagle Management Plan for the Union
Territory was written by WDFW Area Biologist Greg Schirato in
1991 . This plan defined a Core Protection Zone around the nest
trees inwhich no tree removal or development was to occur. A
Secondary Protection Zone extended from the ridge line to 1300
feet from the nest trees (Figure 2) . Home construction and
minimal habitat removal were allowed within this zone outside of
the bald eagle breeding and nesting season.
In late 1992 Mark and Joan Corley purchased 23 lots,
approximately 30 acres, of the Vuecrest Estates Development
within the Union Bald Eagle Territory (Figure 3) . Seven of the
lots (Lot lA - 7A) have most of their property over the
ridgeline, within the Core Protection Zone. Part of these lots,
as well as part of seven other lots (Lot 1B - 7B) are within the
Secondary Conditioned Zone (Figure 4) . All lots east of the
ridgeline have previously been logged and presently contain a
young mixed stand of conifer and deciduous trees . Large mature
and old growth conifer trees are located below the ridgeline on
the western lots .
The landowners are presently proposing development on four of the
lots (Figure 5) . They have submitted an application to install a
septic system on Lots 7A-B as soon as possible. In the future
they intend to construct a multi-level residence of approximately
3000 square feet on Lot 7A. They also intend to construct a four
stall horse barn on Lot 6A and a covered 60 ' X 100 ' riding arena
with open sides on Lot 6B (Figure 6) . All proposed site
development is within the Secondary Conditioned Zone defined in
the previous plan. An access road and driveway had previously
been cleared on the property. Understory vegetation and small
trees have been removed on parts of Lots 6A and 7A. The
remainder of all other lots, except Lot 9C which has been sold,
have been reclassified from residential to timber land for tax
purposes . The goal of the landowners is " the development of a
vital and healthy forest that protects wildlife, provides
recreation, and produces income from selective timber
harvesting
The concern of the WDFW is that residential development may
remove important eagle habitat . Construction activities and
future human activity could cause nest failure or abandonment.
The purpose of this management plan is to allow for development
while protecting the long term integrity of the eagle territory
by protecting existing habitat. Timing restrictions are
implemented to minimize disturbance during the bald eagle
breeding and nesting season.
CONDITIONS
The following conditions apply to protect bald eagles and their
habitat:
1) All trees > 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH) shall
be retained on the property except for trees in the path of the
driveway, home foundation, septic system, horse barn, and riding
arena.
* Exception - All danger trees within 15. feet of the barn
may be removed.
2) Future danger trees may be removed if trees are identified as
hazardous by a professional forester. A written report from the
forester must be submitted to the Washington Department of Fish
and Wildlife (WDFW) before approval to remove the hazard trees is
granted.
3) The removal of deciduous trees/understory vegetation shall be
allowed to maintain water views from the homesite. Conifer trees
may be limbed but no more than 50 percent of the live crown of
any tree shall be removed.
4) No tree cutting, clearing, heavy equipment operation, septic
system installation, road or outside home/barn construction shall
occur from February 1 - July 15 of any given year.
5) The discharge of firearms, fireworks, and explosives is
prohibited during the bald eagle breeding and nesting period
February 1 - July 15 of any given year.
6) This plan was developed specifically for proposed development
activity on four lots . If further development or the harvest of
trees > 6 inches DBH is proposed for any lots within the Core
or Secondary Protection Zones a new Bald Eagle Management Plan
will need to be obtained by the landowners .
REVIEW AND AMENDMENT
This plan will be subject to the following review and amendment
procedures . The plan may be reviewed periodically by the
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to determine
whether: 1) the plan requires amendment in response to changing
eagle and landowner circumstances; or, 2) the terms of the plan
comply with applicable laws and regulations; or, 3) the parties
to the plan are complying with its terms .
APPEAL PROCEDURE
In addition to the provisions of WAC 232-12-292 (7 . 1) = (7 . 3) , the
landowner may request a formal appeal of WDFW actions according
to the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 34 . 05 RCW, and the
Model Rules of Procedure, Chapter 10. 08 WAC. Such a request shall
be filed with the Department within 20 days of receipt of the
contested WDFW decision. The appeal request shall clearly state
the relief sought and the grounds for the appeal.
COMPLIANCE
Failure to comply with this plan constitutes a misdemeanor as set
forth in RCW 77 .21. 010.
This plan applies only to the proposed land use listed above.
Any other proposals may be subject to a different set of
conditions . It is the landowner' s responsibility to notify the
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) of any new
proposed land use activities .
Plan drafted by Shelly Ament, Wildlife Biologist, Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife, P.O. Box 1933, Sequim, WA.
98382 . (360) 681-4276.
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF FISH and WILDLIFE
Bald Eagle Site Management Agreement
On behalf of the people of the State of Washington, to which its
wildlife belongs, the following agreement is hereby enacted for
the purpose of protecting Bald eagles and their habitats.
The Landowners and Washington State Department of Fish and
Wildlife agree to the conservation measures described in the
attached Site Management Plan.
Site Name: Union #463
Legal Description of proposed project: T21N, R3W, Section 6
The undersigned hereby agree to the terms of the Bald Eagle Site
Management Plan.
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