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Joint Aqua is Resources Permit
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Tag Parcel#(s):
USE BLACK OR BLUE INK T ENTER ANSWERS IN THE WHITE SPACES BELOW.
Part 1 - Project Identification
1. Project Name(A name f>r you project that you create.Examples:Smith's Dock or Seabrook Lane Development)jhela
PEGGY MEYER PROJECT
Part 2 - Applicant
The person and/or organi atiori responsible for the project. lhgm
2a. Name{Last,First,Midd )
MEYER, PEGGY, W
2b. Organization (if applicable)
2C. Mailing Address(stre t or 1�0 Box)
14635 25th Ave SW
2d. City, State, Zip
Burien, WA 98166
2e. Phone(i) 2�. Phone (2) 2g. fax 2h. E-mail
( 360 ) 458-4240 ( 360 ) 458-4240 ( 360 ) 458-0533 kimberconst@aol.com
'Additional forms may be required for the following permits:
• If your project may qualify for Department of the Army authorization through a Regional General Permit(RGP),contact the U.S.Army Corps of
Engineers for application information(206)764-3495.
• If your project might affect species listed under the Endangered Species Act,you will need to fill out a Specific Project Information Form(SPIF)or
prepare a Biological Evaluation. Forms can be found at
httrr//www.nws.usace.army.mil/Missions/GivilWorks/Reciulatory/PermitGuidebook/EndanoeredSpecies.asax.
• Not all cities and counties accept the JARPA for their local Shoreline permits.If you need a Shoreline permit,contact the appropriate city or county
government to make sure they accept the JARPA.
'To access an online JARPA form wth[help]screens,go to
hftp://www.epermiftino.wa.00v/site/alias resourcecenter/iarpa jarga form/9984fiarpa form.asax.
For other help,contact the Governor's Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance at(800)917-0043 or help oria.wa.00v.
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Part 3 - Authorized Agent or Contact
Person authorized to represent the applicant about the project. (Note: Authorized agent(s) must sign 11 b of this
application.) nt M
3a. Name (Last, First,Middl )
Sides, Barbara
3b. Organization (if appii ie)
Kimber Construction Inc
3c. Mailing Address(Stye or 130 Box)
PO Box 1450
3d. City, State, Zip
McKenna, WA 98558-1460
3e. Phone(1) 3 . Phone (2) 39. Fax 3h. E-mail
F360 ) 458-4240 ( 253 ) 691-1884 ( 360 ) 458-0533 kimberconst@aol.com
Part 4 - Property Owner(s)
Contact information for people or organizations owning the property(ies)where the project will occur. Consider
both upland and aquatic ownership because the upland owners may not own the adjacent aquatic land. [nelpi
® Same as applicant. (Skip to:Part 5.)
❑ Repair or maintenance activities on existing rights-of-way easements. (Skip to Part 5.)
❑ There are multiple upland property owners. Complete the section below and fill out JARPA Attachment A for
each additional property owner.
❑ Your project is on Department of Natural Resources (DNR)-managed aquatic lands. If you don't know,
contact the DNR at (360) 902-1100 to determine aquatic land ownership. If yes, complete JARPA Attachment E
to apply for the Aquatic Use Authorization.
4a. Name (Last,First,Middle)
MEYER, PEGGY, W
4b. Organization (if applicable)
4c. Mailing Address (Street or PO Box)
14635 25th Ave SW
4d. City, State, Zip
Burien, WA 98166
4e. Phone (i) 4f Phone (2) 4g. Fax 4h. E-mail
( 360 ) 458-4240 ( 360 ') 458-4240 ( 360 ) 458-0533 kimberconst@aol.com
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Part 5 - Project Location(s)
Identifying information about the property or properties where the project will occur. 1hpipi
❑ There are multiple pr 'ect locations (e.g. linear projects). Complete the section below and use DARPA
Attachment B for each add tional project location.
5a. Indicate the type of aivnership of the property. (check aii that apply.)
® Private
❑ Federal
❑ Publicly owned (state,county,city,special districts like schools,ports,etc.)
❑ Tribal
❑ Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - managed aquatic lands (Complete DARPA Attachment E)
5b. Street Address (Cann be a PO Box. If there is no address,provide other location information in 5p.) ei
2030 W Cushman Ridge'Rd, !,
5c. City, State, Zip (if the r roject is not in a city or town,provide the name of the nearest city or town.)ftim
Hoodsport, WA 98548
5d.County ffipM
Mason
So. Provide the section, t wnship, and range for the project location. hf eiM
'/4 Section Section Township Range
06 22 N 04 W
5f. Provide the latitude and longitude of the project location. fbelpi
• Example:47.03922 N lot./-122.89142 long. (Use decimal degrees-NAD 83)
47.423422/-123.23265
5g. List the tax parcel nuMber(s)for the project location. nt eIn]
• The local county asses4or's office can provide this information.
42331-50-02005
Sh. Contact information for all adjoining property owners. (If you need more space,use DARPA Attachment C.) hel
Name Mailing Address Tax Parcel#(if known)
Ronald W Capps, et al 44312 240th PI SE 42331-50-02004
.................................................................................................................................................
Enumclaw, WA
Mac B Browne P.O. Box 612 42331-50-02007
.................................................................................................................................................
Vashon, WA 98070
Patrice Thramer 1804 SE 56th Ave 42331-50-02008
.................................................................................................................................................
Portland, OR 97215
Consuelo Saragoza, et al 1824 SE 56th Ave 42331-50-02009
Portland, OR 97215
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51. List all wetlands on oradjabent to the project location. fheivi
5j. List all waterbodies(o her than wetlands) on or adjacent to the project location.1heigl
LAKE CUSHMAN—SKC KOIVIISH RIVER
5k. Is any part of the prof ct area within a 100-year floodplain? net
❑ Yes ❑ No Don't know
51. Briefly describe the ve getation and habitat conditions on the property. Jhtim
Deciduous trees: Alder, ry aplei; aspen
Evergreen trees: Cedar, f r, pine
Shrubs
Grasses
Ferns
5m. Describe how the property is currently used. fheivi
Residential Recreational Variation Homes
5n. Describe how the adjacent:properties are currently used. net
Residential Recreational
Vacation Property
5o. Describe the structures (above and below ground) on the property, including their purpose(s) and current
condition.fLeIM
SFR—Good
Stairway to Shore —Failing
Pier Dock—Failed/Removed
Aluminum Ramp—Good/ Removed and will be reused
Floating Dock—Plastic EC Float—Good—will be reused
Gabion shore retention -failing
5p. Provide driving directions from the closest highway to the project location, and attach a map, rhev
Please see attached driving directions and map
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Part 6 - Project Description
6a. Briefly summarize thek overall project. You can provide more detail in 6b. he#
The project is to install bank protection and to upgrade existing shoreline appurtenances, while avoiding or
minimizing impacts to ESA-listed species.
Remove and replace existing, failing stairway and landings to lakeshore stationary pier dock;
Remove and replace existing, failing stationary pier dock;(This has been done per Expedited HPA 2016-6-
164+01)
Reuse existing aluminum,gangway and plastic EZ floating dock;
Install a landing cradle forEZ floating dock;
Install approximately 50' I, ng * 14' high bulkhead at toe of shoreline to replace existing gabion type
NOTE: Existing failing/dangerous 8'x 16' stationary pier dock and aluminum ramp removed under Emergency
HPA issued 4/6/16
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SCOPE OF WORK
6b. Describe the purpose of t project and why you want or need to perform it, het
The project is to install bank p otection and to upgrade existing shoreline appurtenances, while avoiding or
minimizing impacts to ESA-list d species.
The pier dock, stairway and galbion shore protection have failed and need to be replaced.
6c. Indicate the project category. (Check all that apply.)1h&I
❑ Commercial ®'Resi!dential El Institutional ❑ Transportation El Recreational
El Maintenance ❑ Environmental Enhancement
6d. Indicate the major elements of your project. (Check all that apply.)[heltA
❑ Aquaculture ❑ Culvert ® Float ❑ Retaining Wall
® Bank Stabilization ❑ Dam /Weir ❑ Floating Home (upland)
❑ Boat House ❑ Dike/ Levee/Jetty ❑ Geotechnical Survey ❑ Road
❑ Boat Launch ❑ Ditch ❑ Land Clearing ❑ Scientific
❑ Boat Lift ® Dock/Pier ❑ Marina/Moorage Measurement Device
❑ Bridge ❑ Dredging ❑ Mining ® Stairs
® Bulkhead ❑ Fence ❑ Outfall Structure ❑ Stormwater Facility
❑ Buoy ❑ Ferry Terminal ❑ Piling / Dolphin ❑ Swimming Pool
❑ Channel Modification JE1 Fishway ❑ Raft I❑ Utility Line
❑ Other:
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6e. Describe how you pla i to construct each project element checked in 6d. Include speck construction
methods and equipm nt to be used. fhelpi
• Identify where each e ement will occur in relation to the nearest waterbody.
• Indicate which activit s are within the 100-year fioodplain.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHE S OPE OF WORK
6f. What are the anticipated start and end dates for project construction? (MonthNear) hel
• if the project will be constructed in phases or stages,use JARPA Attachment Q to list the start and end dates of each phase or
stage.
Start Date: 02/Q1/29117 End Date: 01/31/2022 ❑ See JARPA Attachment D
69. Fair market value of the project, including materials, labor, machine rentals, etc. h( §M
$ 80,000
6h. Will any portion of the:project receive federal funding?p1gim
If yes,list each agenq providing funds.
❑ Yes A No ❑ Don't know
Part 7 - Wetlands: Impacts and Mitigation
❑ Check here if there are wetlands or wetland buffers on or adjacent to the project area.
(If there are none, skip to Part 8) hel
7a. Describe how the project hos been designed to avoid and minimize adverse impacts to wetlands. LeAi
❑ Not applicable
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7b. Will the project impacl wetl nds? of elnt
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Don't know
7c.Will the project impacl, wetl nd buffers? [help]
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Don't know
7d. Has a wetland delineation �eport been prepared? nel
• If Yes,submit the rep Drt,including data sheets,with the JARPA package.
❑ Yes ❑ No
7e. Have the wetlands been rated using the Western Washington or Eastern Washington Wetland Rating
System? nei
• If Yes,submit the wetland bating forms and figures with the JARPA package.
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Don't know
7f. Have you prepared a mitigation plan to compensate for any adverse impacts to wetlands? hI elPJ
• If Yes,submit the plan WO the JARPA package and answer 7g.
• If No,or Not applicabl expl in below why a mitigation plan should not be required.
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Not applicable
7g. Summarize what the mitigation plan is meant to accomplish, and describe how a watershed approach was
used to design the ftipi
7h. Use the table below to list toe type and rating of each wetland impacted, the extent and duration of the
impact, and the type and amount of mitigation proposer!. Or if you are submitting a mitigation plan with a
similar table, you can $tat e'I(below)where we can find this information in the plan. hel
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Activity(fill, Wetlalnd Wetland type Impact Duration Proposed Wetland
drain, excavate, Name' and rating area (sq. of Impact3 mitigation mitigation area
flood, etc.) category2 ft. or tYPea (sq. ft. or
Acres) acres)
' If no official name for the wetland xists,(create a unique name(such as"Wetland 1"). The name should be consistent with other project documents,such
as a wetland delineation report.
2 Ecology wetland category based on current western Washington or Eastern Washington Wetland Rating System.Provide the wetland
rating forms with the JARPA package.
3 Indicate the days,months or yea the watland will be measurably impacted by the activity.Enter"permanent"if applicable.
°Creation(C),Re-establishment/Re habili tion(R),Enhancement(E),Preservation(P),Mitigation Bank/In-lieu fee(B)
Page number(s)for similar nformation in the mitigation plan, if available:
7L For all falling activities i entitled in 7h, describe the source and nature of the fill material,the amount in cubic
yards that will be use , and how and where it will be placed into the wetland. htio
7j. For all excavating activities jdentified in 7h, describe the excavation method,type and amount of material in
cubic yards you will remove, and where the material will be disposed. leiM
Part 8 - Waterbodies (other than wetlands): Impacts and Mitigation
In Part 8, "waterbodies" refers to non-wetland waterbodies. (See Part 7 for information related to wetlands.) hel
Check here if there are waterbodies on or adjacent to the project area. (If there are none, skip to Part 9.)
8a. Describe how the oroi ct is'de ned to avoid and minimize adverse imoacts to the aquatic environment.
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❑ Not applicable
The project will result in minimal negative impacts to the water body which will be mitigated through the use of
BMP's, compliance to pro isio s of the HPA, removal of manmade debris from the beach and planting of native
vegetation as necessary. All e�cavation will be completed by hand. All work will be completed when the lake
level is down.
r h 8b. Will you .project imp a waterbody or the:area around a waterbody? et
Yes ® Nd
8c. Have you prepared a itig tion plan to compensate for the project's adverse impacts to non-wetland
waterbodies? hel
• If Yes,submit the plan with the IIJARPA package and answer 8d.
• If No,or Not applicable,,!explain below why a mitigation plan should not be required.
Yes ❑ No Not applicable
8d. Summarize what the mitigation plan is meant to accomplish. Describe how a watershed approach was used
to design the plan.he
• If you already completed 7g you do not need to restate your answer here. t►f eia]
The project may result in very minimal negative impacts to the water body which will be mitigated through the use
of BMP's, compliance of provisions of the HPA, removal of manmade debris from the beach and the planting of
native vegetation as necessaryl
8e. Summarize impact(s)to each waterbody in the table below. hi elui
Activity (clear, Waterbody Impact Duration Amount of material Area (sq. ft. or
dredge, fill, pile name' Iocation2 of impact3 (cubic yards) to be linear ft.) of
drive, etc.) placed in or waterbody
removed from directly affected
waterbody
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'If no official name for the waterbody exists,create a unique name(such as"Stream 1")The name should be consistent with other documents provided.
2 Indicate whether the impact will okcur in jor adjacent to the waterbody. If adjacent,provide the distance between the impact and the waterbody and
indicate whether the impact will occur within the 100-year flood plain.
3 Indicate the days,months or year$the wjaterbody will be measurably impacted by the work. Enter"permanent"if applicable.
8f. For all activities identifped in Be, describe the source and nature of the fill material, amount(in cubic yards)
you will use, and how and where it will be placed into the waterbody. jhe!
N/A
85. For all excavating or redg ng activities identified in Be, describe the method for excavating or dredging,
type and amount of teri I you will remove, and where the material will be disposed. ei
N/A
Part 9 - Additional Information
Any additional information you can provide helps the reviewer(s) understand your project. Complete as much of
this section as you can. It is ok if you cannot answer a question.
9a. If you have already worked l;with any government agencies on this project, list them below. het
Agency Name Contact Nam Phone Most Recent
Date of Contact
Mason County Kell McAboy 360-427-9670 Ext 365
Tacoma Power Wynnae Wright 253-318-2527 Cell
253-441-4180 Office
9b.Are any of the wetlands or waterbodies identified in Part 7 or Part 8 of this JARPA on the Washington
Department of Ecology's 3Q3(d) List? heipi
If Yes,list the paramet�r(s)bielow.
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• If you don't know, use Washington Department of Ecology's Water Quality Assessment tools at:
http://www.egy,wa.god/proat�ams/wq/3U3d/.
❑ Yes ® No
9C.What U.S. Geological Survey Hydrological Unit Code(HUC) is the project in? nt elol
Go to httn//cfi)ub.et)a ov/s rfAocate/index.cfm to help identify the HUC.
1710017
9d. What Water Resour Inventory Area Number(WRIA#)is the project in? nel
• Go to htt ://www.ec a. /services/ is/ma slwria/wria.htm to find the WRIA#.
#16
9e. Will the in-water cons ruction work comply with the State of Washington water quality standards for
turbidity? net
• Go to http:/Mww.acy.Wa.go�/ ro-grams/wq/swcis/criteria.html for the standards.
® Yes ❑ No ❑ Not Applicable
9f. If the project is within the jurisdiction of the Shoreline Management Act, what is the local shoreline
environment designation? Ihelp]
• if you don't know,contact the local planning department.
For more information,g to:h ig2://www.ecv.wa.gov/programs/sea/smafiaws rules/173-2 /2'l1 designations.html.
® Rural ❑ Urban ❑ INatural ❑ Aquatic ❑ Conservancy ❑ Other:
9g.What is the Washington Department of Natural Resources Water Type? h[ elp]
Go to htt ://www.dnr.w . ov usinessPermitsITo ics/Fores PracticesA lications/Pa es/f watertyping.as x for the Forest
Practices Water Typing System.
❑ Shoreline ® Fish ❑ Non-Fish Perennial ❑ Non-Fish Seasonal
9h. Will this project be designed to meet the Washington Department of Ecology's most current stormwater
manual? fhem
If No,provide the name of the,manual your project is designed to meet.
® Yes ❑ No
Name of manual:
9i. Does the project site have known contaminated sediment? hf eloi
• If Yes,please describe below:
❑ Yes ® No
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9j. If you know what the property was used for in the past, describe below. MW
Waterfront recreational propertty/residential SFR
9k. Has a cultural resour (archaeological)survey been performed on the project area? JhW
If Yes,attach it to your JARPA package.
® Yes ❑ No
91. Name each species li ed under the federal Endangered Species Act that occurs in the vicinity of the project
area or might be affected by the proposed work. hel
Puget Sound Chinook Salmon
Puget Sound Steelhead
The Bull Trout
Marbled Murrelet
Streaked Horned Lark
Northern Spotted Owl
Yellow Billed Cuckoo
9m. Name each species or habitat on the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's Priority Habitats and
Species List that might be affected by the proposed work. t,L erg
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Part 10 - SEPA Compliance and Permits
Use the resources and checklist below to identify the permits you are applying for.
• Online Project Qu tionnaire at httpJ/apps.oria.wa.gov/opas/.
• Governor's Office f r Regulatory Innovation and Assistance at (800) 917-0043 or helpCaD-oria.wa.gov.
• For a list of addres es to send your JARPA to, click on agency addresses for completed JARPA.
1 Oa. Compliance with thel State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). (check all that apply.) fhelpl
• For more about SEPA,go to w.egy.wa.gov/programs/sea/sepa/e-review.html
❑ A copy of the SEPA dete(mination or letter of exemption is included with this application.
® A SEPA determinati' n is pending with Mason County (lead agency). The expected decision date is
01/16/2017
❑ I am applying for a Fish Habitat Enhancement Exemption. (Check the box below in 10b) h! elpl
❑ This project is exempt (choose type of exemption below).
❑ Categorical Exemptioni. Under what section of the SEPA administrative code (WAC) is it exempt?
❑ Other:
❑ SEPA is pre-empted by federal law.
1 Ob.indicate the permits you afire applying for. (Check all that apply.) bel
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Local Government Shoreline permits:
❑ Substantial Development ❑ Conditional Use ❑/Variance
®Shoreline Exemption Typo (explain): l lid !Y��a`+✓ �f�
Other City/County permits;
❑ Floodplain Development Permit ❑ Critical Areas Ordinance
STATE GOVERNMENT
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife:
® Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) ❑ Fish Habitat Enhancement Exemption -Attach Exemption Form
You must submit a check for$150 to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, unless your project qualifies
for an exemption or alternative payment method below. Do not send cash.
Check the appropriate boxes:
HPA HAS BEEN APPLIED FOR—
® $150 check enclosed. Check#: FEE PAID-APPS# 9839
Attach check made payable to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
❑ My project is exempt from the application fee. (Check appropriate exemption)
❑ HPA processing is conducted by applicant-funded WDFW staff.
Agreement#
❑ Mineral prospecting and mining.
❑ Project occurs on farm and agricultural land.
(Attach a copy of current land use classification recorded with the county auditor,or other proof of current land use.)
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❑ Project is a modification of an existing HPA originally applied for, prior to July 10, 2012.
HPA#
Washington Department of Natural Resources:
❑ Aquatic Use Authorization
Complete JARPA Attachment E and submit a check for$25 payable to the Washington Department of Natural Resources.
Do not send cash.
Washington Departm nt of Ecology:
❑ Section 401 Water Oualit Certification
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
United States Depa ent{of the Army permits (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers):
® Section 404 (discharges in waters of the U.S.) ❑ Section 10 (work in navigable waters)
United States Coastal Guard permits:
❑ Private Aids to Navi atior (for non-bridge projects)
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Part 11 - Authorizing Signature
Signatures are required before submitting the JARPA package. the JARPA package includes the JARPA form,
project plans, photos, etc' hei
IIa. Applicant Signature (req Ired) heI
I certify that to the best of,my �nowledge and belief, the information provided in this application is true, complete,
and accurate. I also certify thalt I have the authority to carry out the proposed activities, and I agree to start work
only after I have received all necessary permits.
I hereby authorize the agent named in Part 3 of this application to act on my behalf in matters related to this
application. (initial) SEE ATTACHED AUTHORIZATION OF AGENT
By initialing here, I state that I have the authority to grant access to the property. I also give my consent to the
permitting agencies entering the property where the project is located to inspect the project site or any work
related to the project. (Initial)
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PEGGY W MEYER 12/09/2015
Applicant Printed Name Applicant Signature Auth A nt Kimber Date
Construction
I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information provided in this application is true, complete,
and accurate. I also certify that I have the authority to carry out the proposed activities and I agree to start work
only after all necessary permits have been ' ed.
Barbara Sides 12/09/2016
Authorized Agent Printed Name PI&Kriied ent Siena ure/Kimber Construction Date
11 c. Property Owner Signature (if not applicant). hj eM
Not required if project is on existing rights-of-way or easements.
I consent to the permitting agencies entering the property where the project is located to inspect the project site
or any work. These inspections shall occur at reasonable times and, if practical, with prior notice to the
landowner.
PEGGY W MEYER 12/09/2016
Property Owner Printed Name Property Owner Signature/b uth Ogent Kimber Date
Construction
18 U.S.0 1001 provides that:Whoever,in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department of agency of the United States knowingly
falsifies,conceals,or covers up any trick,scheme,or devise a material fact or makes any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or
representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statement or
entry,shall be fined not more than$10,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years or both.
If you require this document in another format,contact the Govemor's Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance(ORIA)at(800)
917-0043. People with hearing loss can call 711 for Washington Relay Service. People with a speech disability can call(877)833-6341.
ORIA publication number:ENV-019-09 rev. 09/2015
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Authorization of Agent
I hereby authorize the agent named below to act on my behalf in matters related to acquiring and
executing activities associated with my shoreline project: Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW permit);
Mason County Permits,Tacoma Power(SUP)and Cake Cushman Maintenance Company(LCMC) permit.
I certify that I have the authority to carry out the proposed activities and that I have the authority to
grant access to t e property. I also give my consent to WDFW, MASON COUNTY, TP and LCMC
employees entering the property where the project is located to inspect the project site or any work
related to the prof ct.
Application ID: pPPS ' ?
Property Location, 2030 W Cushman Ridge Drive,Hoodsport,WA 98548
Agent Contact Information
Name: KEN and r BARBARA SIDES (please print)
Business Name: KIMBER CONSTRUCTION,INC. (if applicable)
Email: kirnbe�istCaol.com '
Phone: 360-458-4240
Applicant Contact Information
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Name: PEGGY MEYER (please print)
Business Name: N/A (if applicable)
Email: Seahurstpeg@comcast.net
Phone: 206-242-2422
Signature: �, Date: October 8 2015
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PEGGY MEYER SOW
• Remove and replace existing stairway and landings to lakeshore stationary pier dock;
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Pier Dock and Aluminum gangway removed under Expedited HPA dated 416116,
2016-6-164+01 and Tacoma Power Short Form Licence#263 dated 411116
• Reuse existing,aluminum gangway and plastic EZ floating dock;
• Install a lalndingl cradle for floating dock;
• Install approximately 50' long x 14' high bulkhead at toe of shoreline to replace existing
gabion type pier support pad
REPLACE Stairway
Replace three sections of stairs—landing to stairway to end of new dock;
First section of stairway will be approximately 25'6"to landing approximately 9' x 6';
21a section approximately 19' long to ground;
3r' section landing approximately 6' x 6' and stairs approximately 16' long to approximately 6' x
6' landing to final stairway;
4th section approximately 12' long to dock;
Excavation for all{pier!blocks will be done by hand and concrete will be poured by hand;
• Post hole excavation will be done by hand;
• All stairway$ and landings will have appropriate concrete footings — 18" x 18" x 18'
cast in place;
• All hardware will be galvanized;
• All framing will be pressure treated;
• Stair runners will be PT 4 x 12 or double PT 2 x 12 with required stair brackets;
• All staittway$ and landings will have cedar handrails and pickets;
• All staid treads will be composite decking;
• All decking gill be screwed down;
• Debris removal and disposal
REPLACE Pier Dock
Excavate by hand pier post holes Tx 6' deep;
Fill with concrete;
Dock will reuse EXISTING aluminum gangway from stationary dock to EXISTING plastic Ez
floating dock;
Pilings to be inserted in 6' deep by 3' holes;
Concrete
• Construct a stationary dock which will be 8' x 14' at bottom of stairway referenced
above. (All wood will be treated pursuant to BMP Standards and certified by third party
as required in HPA)
• Excavate holes for pilings for stationary dock
• All excavation to be done by hand;
• Pour concrete pilings and sleeve with steel pipes;
• Concrete will be sealed;
• Posts will be 6" x 6" treated outdoor lumber;
• Beams will be 6" x 6" treated outdoor lumber;
• Joists will be 2" x 8"treated outdoor lumber;
Peggy Meyer SOW
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• Posts and beams will be bolted together;
• Joists will have all necessary joist brackets and hurricane ties;
• Use of blocking will be done between joists to strengthen dock and will be wrapped
with 2"x 12"treated material;
• Decking will be composite decking;
• All decking',will be screwed down;
• The existing stairs and pier will be disassembled using a circular saw and hand
tools.
• Disas em:led material will be removed from the shoreline via manual labor.
• Geo-t�extil fabric will be spread over the dry lakebed during disassembly to
contain any construction debris
Landine cradlel tru4ure for existing floating dock:
Excavate holes folr steel pipes that will be incorporated into a steel fabricated cradle for EXISTING
plastic Ez floating',dock;
Cradle will be approximately 23'3° long and 6 feet wide;
Cross chain retention anchors will be placed at end of existing float;
Bulkhead
Bulkhead will be approximately 50' long and 14'tall;
Excavate for 3' x 6' deep holes by hand;
Fill with concrete;
To be constructed with steel I-beams and 6 x 6 pressure treated timbers pursuant to BMP;
Steel pilings cabled to 2' x 2' x 5' deadmen
• Construct a ste' I I-beam pile and wood bulkhead/retaining wall.
• Wall to folw c ntour of land as closely as possibly; Engineered drawing will plot wall;
• Dig/excavate u to holes that will be 3'x Tx 6'for steel I-beams. All excavation must be
completed by hand;
• Dig/excavate and form 2'x 2'x 5' blocks to be used as dead men for steel I-beam wall; All
excavation will be completed by hand;
• Have one (1) W steel anchor shackle loop welded to each I-beam as engineer will specify
in drawings;
• Have one W steel plate welded to each I-beam as engineer will specify;
• Place steel I-beams in holes and install bracing to stabilize;
• Fill holes full of fiber filled concrete;
• Install rebar in concrete;
• Fill formed geo blocks in#5 above with fiber filled concrete;
• Install rebar in concrete blocks along with 1" custom rebar eyelets;
• Install 6'W" treated wood beams (treated pursuant to BMP Standards and certified by
third party as required in HPA) between steel I-beams using I-beam channel;
• Weep holes will be installed in wall for drainage;
• Cable up to three (3) posts to one (1) geo block with 3/8" galvanized steel cable. Cable
will run to block and be locked with cable clamps and cabled to eyelet;
• Install galvanized pipe, sleeved in PVC pipe, to form barrier for cable wherever it bends
and touches ground pursuant to engineer's drawing;
Updated SOW 11/2015
Peggy Meyer SOW
Page 2
• Install Mirafi faMbric with spikes on entire bank behind wall on native soil prior to backfill,
per engineer's'drawing;
• Steel 1-be ms Will be painted brown;
• Install a 3" x 1 2" treated (certified) wood top cap on bulkhead/retaining wall that will run
length of Wall chosen;
• Debris removal and disposal;
Delivery of Mateirialls''to Beach
A temporary mat rials delivery shoot constructed of 24-inch PCV pipe that has been cut in half,
lengthwise, will be installed to transport project materials from the top of the bluff to the
shoreline. Ten foot (long) PCV pipe will be cut by hand saw and the sections bolted together to
form a chute. Following construction, the chute will be disassembled and transported off-site.
Materials will be Oelive'ed to the property, stored in the driveway, and carried by wheelbarrow to
the top of the chute, which will be located east of the site's residence. Temporary braces will be
installed to support thel chute on the bluff, in order to minimize vegetation disturbance. Materials
will be delivered to the jshoreline as they are needed.
Updated SOW 11/2016
YOUR TRIP TO:
203Q W"Cushman Ridge Rd
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Trip time based on traffic conditions as of 11:15 AM on April 1, 2016. Current Traffic: Light
FROM SHELTON/SR 101 N : 2030 W Cushman Ridge Road, Hoodsport,WA 98548
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If you reach W Hulbert Rd you've gone about 0.1 miles too far.
Then 7.34 miles 8.64 total miles
5. Turn left onto W Skokomish Valley Rd.
If you reach E Bourgault Rd you've gone about 0.3 miles too far.
Then 2.09 miles 10.73 total miles
6. Turn left to stay on W Skokomish Valley Rd.
W Skokomish Valley Rd is 0.4 miles past W Deyette Rd.
If you reach the end of Bougault Rd you've gone about 0.1 miles too far.
Then 3.45 miles 14.18 total miles
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Then 2.28 miles 16.46 total miles
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Then 3.08 miles 19.54 total miles
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MASON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT }
Building III—?l26 west Cedar Street
P.O.Box 279,Shelton,WA 98584(360)
427-9670—Ext.352
SHORELINE PERMIT APPLICATION '
1 PERMIT NO.
SHOREL
INE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT
T SHORELINE VARIANCE*
DATE RECEIVED SHORELINE CONDITIONAL USE* _
3_ i l(r� SHORELINE EXEMPTION X _
The Washington State Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58) requires that substantial devele nts within
designated shorelines of the state comply with its administrative procedures(WAC 173-14)and the isions of the
Mason County Shoreline Management Master Program. The purpose of this Act and local progra to protect the
state's shoreline resources. The program requires that substantial development(any development C which the total
cost or fair market value exceeds $5,718.00 or materially interferes with the normal public use of the water or
shorelines of the State be 'reviewed with the goals, polices, and performance standards established in the Master
Program.
Answer all questions completely. Attach any additional information that my further describe the proposed
development. Incomplete applications will be returned.
Shoreline Variances and Conditional uses have additional pages that shall be attached to this application.
APPLICANT: Peggy W.Meyer
ADDRESS: 14635 25`Ave Sw
Burien,WA 98166
TELEPHONE: 20_6-2Q2422
(Cell)
AUTHORIZED REP RESENTATIVE: KIMBER CONSTRUCTION,INC.BARB SIDES
ADDRESS: P.O.BOX 1450
MCKENNA,WA 98558
TELEPHONE: 360-458-4240/FAX 360-458-0533
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
General location(include property address,water body and associated wetlands—identify the name of the shoreline):
2030 W.Cushman)Midge Rd.,Hoodsport,WA 98548
Lake Cushman,Matson County,WA
Legal description(include section,township,and range to the nearest quarter,quarter section or latitude and longitude
to the nearest minute, Proj$cts located in open water areas away from land shall provide a longitude location)—include
all parcel numbers:
LAKE CUSHMAN-WE TSIDE#1 BLK:2 LOT:5 within Section 30 Township 23 N Range 04 W W.M.
Parcel#: 42331-50'0200
shoreline 2011 app.doc
OWNERSHIP: i Contract
Applicant_X Own r Lessee Purchaser (Identify) Other
Owner:
SAME AS APPLICANT
(street)
(city) (state) (zip)
DEVELOPMENT DtSCRIPTON
Development (identify and:describe the proposed project, including the type of materials to be used, construction
methods,principle dimensions,and other pertinent information):
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SCOPE OF WORK
Use(identify current use of property with exist improvements: Recreational/Vacation Home
Reason for requesting development:
AFT Stairway,pier dock,floating dock need to be permitted. New 50'long x 14'tall bulkhead at toe of shoreline
to replace existing gabion type;
Pier dock will be reduced]in size from 16'wide x 8'to 14'wide x 8'. This configuration has been approved by
Mason County Planner Rebecca Hersha's email dated 8/1/2016 attached.
Existing floating dock is it plastic EZ float and a new landing cradle will be constructed to protect and
preserve the ground and the float.
Shoreline bulkhead has gabion has failed and will be replaced with 50' long x 14' soldier wall to preserve
shoreline from further erasion
I hereby declare,to the b st of my knowledge and belief,the forgoing information and all attached information is true
and c rrect.
12/09/2016
B b Sides,Khmber Cottistruction,Inc.Authorized Agent
shoreline 2011 app.doc
Authorization of Agent
1 hereby authorize the (agent named below to act on my behalf in matters related to acquiring and
executing activitie associated with my shoreline project: Hydraulic Project Approval (WD'FW permit);
Mason County Pe its,Tacoma Power(SUP)and Lake Cushman Maintenance Company{LCMC]permit.
I certify that I hav the authority to carry out the proposed activities and that I have the authority to
grant access tot a property. I also give my consent to WDFW, MASON COUNTY, TP and LCMC
employees enter! g they property where the project is located to inspect the project site or any work
related to the project.
Application ID: A'PPS 'g 1 _
Property Location 2030 W Cushman Ridge Drive,Hoodsport,WA 98548
Agent Contact Information
j Name: KEN and/or BARBARA SIDES
i (please print)
Business Name: 1KIMBER CONSTRUCTION,INC.
(if applicable)
Email: kimberconst api.cofm
Phone: 360-458-4240
Applicant Contact Information
Name: PEGGY MEYER (please print)
Business Name: N/A
(if applicable)
Email: Seahurstpe-g@cpmcast.net
Phone: 206-242-2422
Signature: Date: October 8 2015
PEGGY WE ER, Hom eWner
Page 1
PEGGY MEYER SOW
Remove and r place existing stairway and landings to lakeshore stationary pier dock;
'er Dock and Aluminum gangway removed under Expedited HPA dated 416116,
#' 016 6-164+01 and Tacoma Power Short Form Licence#263 dated 411116
• Reuse exi' ting'aluminum gangway and plastic EZ floating dock;
• Install a la, ding cradle for floating dock;
• Install approximately 50' long x 14' high bulkhead at toe of shoreline to replace existing
gabion ty 'e pier support pad
REPLACE Stairway
Replace three sections of stairs—landing to stairway to end of new dock;
First section of stairway will be approximately 266"to landing approximately 9' x 6';
2°d section approximately 19' long to ground;
31 section landing approximately 6' x 6' and stairs approximately 16' long to approximately 6' x
6' landing to final stairway;
4t' section approximately 12' long to dock;
Excavation for all !pier(blocks will be done by hand and concrete will be poured by hand;
• Post hole excavation will be done by hand;
• All stairways; and landings will have appropriate concrete footings — 18" x 18" x 18'
cast in place;
• All hardware will be galvanized;
• All framing will be pressure treated;
• Stair runners will be PT 4 x 12 or double PT 2 x 12 with required stair brackets;
• All stairways and landings will have cedar handrails and pickets;
• All stair treads will be composite decking;
• All decking will be screwed down;
• Debris removal and disposal
REPLACE Pier Dock
Excavate by hand pier,post holes 3' x 6' deep;
Fill with concrete;
Dock will reuse EXISTING aluminum gangway from stationary dock to EXISTING plastic Ez
floating dock;
Pilings to be inserted in 6' deep by 3' holes;
Concrete
• Construct a stationary dock which will be 8' x 14' at bottom of stairway referenced
above. (All wood will be treated pursuant to BMP Standards and certified by third party
as required in HPA)
• Excavate hales for pilings for stationary dock
• All excavation to be done by hand;
• Pour concrete pilings and sleeve with steel pipes;
• Concrete will be sealed;
• Posts will be 6" x 6"treated outdoor lumber;
• Beams will be 6" x 6" treated outdoor lumber;
• Joists will be 2" x 8"treated outdoor lumber;
Peggy Meyer SOW
Page 2
• Posts and beams will be bolted together;
• Joists will t ave all necessary joist brackets and hurricane ties;
• Use of blocking will be done between joists to strengthen dock and will be wrapped
with 2"x 1 " treated material;
• Decking will be composite decking;
• All decking will be screwed down;
• The existing stairs and pier will be disassembled using a circular saw and hand
tools.
• Disassembled material will be removed from the shoreline via manual labor.
• Geo-textile fabric will be spread over the dry lakebed during disassembly to
contain any construction debris
Landing cradle/ truc ure for existing floating dock:
Excavate holes for steel pipes that will be incorporated into a steel fabricated cradle for EXISTING
plastic Ez floating dock;
Cradle will be approximately 23'3" long and 6 feet wide;
Cross chain retention anchors will be placed at end of existing float;
Bulkhead
Bulkhead will be approximately 50' long and 14' tall;
Excavate for Tx 6' deep holes by hand;
Fill with concrete;
To be constructed with,steel I-beams and 6 x 6 pressure treated timbers pursuant to BMP;
Steel pilings cabled to 2'x 2' x 5' deadmen
• Construct ste' I I-beam pile and wood bulkhead/retaining wall.
• Wall to foil' w c;ntour of land as closely as possibly; Engineered drawing will plot wall;
• Dig/excav to up to holes that will be 3' x 3' x 6'for steel I-beams. All excavation must be
completed by hand;
• Dig/excavate and form 2'x 2' x 5' blocks to be used as dead men for steel I-beam wall; All
excavation will be completed by hand;
• Have one (1) W steel anchor shackle loop welded to each I-beam as engineer will specify
in drawings;
• Have one W steel plate welded to each I-beam as engineer will specify;
• Place steel I-beams in holes and install bracing to stabilize;
• Fill holes full of fiber filled concrete;
• Install rebar in Concrete;
• Fill formed geo blocks in#5 above with fiber filled concrete;
• Install rebar in Concrete blocks along with 1" custom rebar eyelets;
• Install 6"x6" treated wood beams (treated pursuant to BMP Standards and certified by
third party as required in HPA) between steel 1-beams using I-beam channel;
• Weep holes will'',be installed in wall for drainage;
• Cable up to three (3) posts to one (1) geo block with 3/8" galvanized steel cable. Cable
will run to block',and be locked with cable clamps and cabled to eyelet;
• Install galvanized pipe, sleeved in PVC pipe, to form barrier for cable wherever it bends
and touches ground pursuant to engineer's drawing;
Updated SOW 11/2015
Peggy Meyer SOW
Page 2
• Install Mirafi fabric with spikes on entire bank behind wall on native soil prior to backfill,
per engineer's drawing,
• Steel I-beams ill be painted brown;
• Install a 31' x 4- treated (certified) wood top cap on bulkhead/retaining wall that will run
length of wall chosen;
• Debris removal and disposal;
Delivery of Mate ials to Beach
A temporary mat rials'delivery shoot constructed of 24-inch PCV pipe that has been cut in half,
lengthwise, will be installed to transport project materials from the top of the bluff to the
shoreline. Ten fo t (long) PCV pipe will be cut by hand saw and the sections bolted together to
form a chute. Following construction, the chute will be disassembled and transported off-site.
Materials will be delivered to the property, stored in the driveway, and carried by wheelbarrow to
the top of the chute, which will be located east of the site's residence. Temporary braces will be
installed to support the chute on the bluff, in order to minimize vegetation disturbance. Materials
will be delivered to the',shoreline as they are needed.
Updated SOW 11/2016
----Original Message---
From: Rebecca Rebecca H rsha�<RebeccaH@co.mason.wa.us>
To: Kimber Const ctio <kimberconst@aol.com>
Sent: Mon,Aug 1,,2016 11:08 am
Subject: Re: Fwd:'PEGGY MEYER-LAKE CUSHMAN PROJECT
Thanks Barbara,
I hate that I told you this, because not long after we decided that the intent of the dock regulations was to
only allow the T or L at the end, or at least waterward of half of the length of the dock, and that the
mainstem of the dock should be more perpendicular to the shore than not.This is because the purpose of
a dock is to access,.deeper waters,and not to serve as a deck.
But I will process Peggy's application as I stated in the below email.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Hersha, Flanner
Mason County Community Services Department
615 W Alder St.
Shelton,WA 98584
560-427-9670 ext.287
From: Kimber Construction <kimberconstOaol.com>
To: <reb%cah co.mason.wa.us>
CC: <kimt erconstOaol.com>
Date: 7/25/2016 5:36 AM
Subject: Fwd: PEGGX MEYER-LAKE CUSHMAN PROJECT
Hi Rebecca .... Thank you so much for meeting with me last Friday and going over my files, It
was very helpful for',me and I really appreciated your time.
Below is the email I',mentioned regarding the Peggy Meyer property and you indicating that we
could keep the existing configuration.
Please let me know if you have any questions, comments or suggestions to make either of our
lives easier!!
Hope you have a window so you can at least "see" the sunshine!!
Sincerely,
Barbara Sides
KIMBER CON8TRUMON INC.
P.O. Box 1450
McKenna, WA 98558
360-458-424 Office
360 458-053 Fax
Email: kimber 'onst aol.com
www.KimberCo stru' t.com
-----Original Message----
From: Rebecca Hersha<RebeccaH()-co.mason.wa.us>
To: Kimber Construction<kimberconstOaol.com>
Cc: Grace Miller<G0m(cD-co.mason.wa.us>
Sent:Tue, Jun 16,2015 1:53 pm
ubject: Re: PEGGY MEYER-LAKE CUSHMAN PROJECT
That's fine. The existing configurations really only differs from the existing requirements in
that the L or T is not at the end,therefore I will process the permits as is.
Are the existing stajirs and the proposed bulkhead going to be permitted with the dock in
one Shoreline Exemption and one SEPA Checklist?
Sincerely,
Ke6ecca hersha,',rlanner
Mason County }BCD
+26 W. Ced' r
5nelton)W . 98584
5 60-427-9 67o ext.28 7
On 6/16/2015 at 10:47 AM, Kimber Construction<kimberconst@aol.com>wrote:
Hi Rebecca:
Well,it appears from talking with the client that the docks were built around 1981 and the
only thing they were told to do was put a number on the dock by LCMC.
Is there any way'to keep this configuration since it's been there approximately 34
years? TP is OK With it if the County is. And it is 300 sf.
If not we will have to have Alan Tah ja draw new plans ....just let me know.
Thank you so much for your time.
Sincerely,
Barbara Sides
KIMBER CONSTRUCTION INC.
P.O. Box 14p0
McKenna, A 98558
360-458-440 Office
360-458-0�33 Fax
Email: kimb rco%t@aol.com
www.Kimbe�Consitruct.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Rebecca Hlersha<RebeccaHaco.mason.wa.us>
To: Kimber Construction<kimberconst(eD_aol.com>; Grace Miller<Gbma_co.mason.wa.us>
Cc: seahurstpeg aseahurstpeg(a)-comeast.net>
Sent:Tue, Jun 16I, 2015 8:26 am
Subject: RE PEGIGY MEYER-LAKE CUSHMAN PROJECT
Hi Barbara,.
Do they have an'ything that would show that this dock existed prior to 1975, or that if
built after,',,that a permit/exemption was obtained?
Rebecca He4al Planner
Mason Countq DCD
426 W.Cedar
Shelton,WA 98584
360-427-9670 ext.2s7
On 6/15/2015 at 6:00 PM, Kimber Construction<kimberconst@aol.com>wrote:
Hi Ladies:
I hate to be a',bother...but Bret Forrester called inquiring whether the County will allow
the plans I have attached. Please look at the Existing and Proposed pages. This client's
pier is parallel and the float is perpendicular - both do not exceed 300 sf ... it has been
this way forever according to the client. I don't know if it was ever permitted with the
County.
Tacoma Power:will allow it to be replaced in kind if the county will. Bret doesn't want to
go any further on their end until we know(scheduling cultural study,i.e. until we know
where the archeologist needs to dig).
I am preparing al the County permits now to file shortly,but if we need to make changes
I would rather do it now vs. later....
Any guidance is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Barbara Sidesl
KIMBER CONSTRUCTION INC.
P.O. Box 1450
McKenna, WA 98558
360-458-4240 Office
360-458j 0533 Fax
Email: kimber�onst@ool.com
www.Kim erCcnstruct.com
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Purpose of checklist:
Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of
your proposal are sig ifi nt. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance,
minimization or com ens tory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if
an environmental im act statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal.
Instructions for applica ts: die
This environmental check)st asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal.
Please answer each ques ion accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may
need to consult with on agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use
"not applicable" or"does oot apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when
the answer is unknoyVn. You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports.
Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as
well as later in the decisio0making process.
The checklist questio s a ply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period
of time or on different par Is of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your
proposal or its enviro ime tal effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to
explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may
be significant adverse impact.
Instructions for Lead Ag ncies:
Please adjust the format o�this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to
evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse
impacts. The checklist is onsidered the first but not necessarily the only source of information
needed to make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the
lead agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting
documents.
A. BACKGROUND n 11 ;;
1. Name of proposed prpject, if applicable: i.helr MEYER SHORELINE PROJECT
2. Name of applicant: t� - PEGGY W. MEYER
SEPA Environmental checklist' AC 11 7-11-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2014 1 Of 11
it
3. Address and phone r umber of applicant and contact person: f_r;e%'i
14635 25h Ave W. 3urien, WA 98166
4. Date checklist plepar d: 12/09/2016
5. Agency requesting checklist: [� _!, Mason County
6. Proposed timing;or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): _eip
Work to be completed without phasing. Work to be completed as soon as all appropriate
Permits are issued and lake level is low enough to perform work.
7. Do you have any pla s for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected
with this propos I? I yes, explain. ,q No
8. List any environmentala information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared,
directly related to this proposal. he!p Biological Evaluation
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. fr ;_ i No
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Ex
Mason County Shoreline Exemption Permit, Mason Environmental Permit/Geo, Building
Permit; Hydraulic Project Approval from WDFW, ACOE Permit and Shoreline Use Permit
from Tacoma Poweir.
11. Give 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.) :4iLL
1. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SCOPE OF WORK
12. 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 sit (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 dL plicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications
related to this checkli 5t. �hul'I
2030 W. Cushman Ridg�: 5;
Rd, Hoodsport, WA 98548. The legal description is: LAKE CUSHMAN
-WESTSIDE#1 BLK: 9 LO within Section 32,Township 23 N, Range 04 W,W.M.; Parcel#42331-50-
02005
SEPA Environmental checklist' AC 197-11-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2014 2 of 11
B. ENVIRONMENTAL LEMENTS (meter. 1. Earth
a. General des' riptien of the site
(circle one): lat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
b. What is the steeplest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? f g approx. 200% at
the bank too
c. What general:types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat,
muck)? If you know t ie classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any agricultural
land of long-term) corr mercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of
these soils. Sar d, gravel and clay
d. Are there surface]indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe. Li-etr Yes, the bluff exhibits signs of having suffered a small mas wasting
event.
e. Describe the purp se, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of
any filling, excavation and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. 1 1
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
.L-h ip�l WDOE"S BMP's will be followed during construction to protect water quality at
the site.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? r The project will add no new
impervious surfaces as all new and replacement structures ae previous to water.
h. Proposed measu es to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
WDOE'S BestManagement Practices shall be followed during construction and the
WDFW's HPA provision shall be strictly adhered to.
2. Air
a. What types 01'emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction,
operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and
give approximate quantities if known. tn�i- Emissions from any equipment use shall be
minor
b. Are there any off-$ite sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe. fne' No
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: J_ e
Work will be co m
pleted as quickly as possible
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3. Water
a. Surface Wat 4 r: r,,._R7
1) Is there y surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including
yearround and, seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe
type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
Lake Cushman
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. r e pi Yes
3) Estimatjater
he mount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from
surface r wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected.
Indicatee source of fill material. No fill will be added or removed from the
surface*ate or wetlands.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. ,i,el , No
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
-,-, The proposed project site is on the waterfront and proposed
projects,are ater related.
6) Does the�proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so,
describe he type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. me ,,w No
b. Ground Water:
1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so,
give a generaldescription of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities
withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. . No
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. , rrw, None will be discharged
c. Water runoff(including stormwater):
1) Describe the source of runoff(including storm water) and method of collection and
disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water
flow into other waters? If so, describe. :; . ?{ None
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2) Could w to materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. i .1
No
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If
so, describe. No
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any: The proposed bulkhead will have weep holes.
4. Plants
a. Check the ty0es of vegetation found on the site: (rlei,
X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
X evergreen�ree: fir, cedar, pine, other
X shrubs
X_grass
pasture
crop or grain
orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
water 'lant,, water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other t'pes Of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Minimal native
vegetation will be disturbed
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. rhelp, Unknown
d. Proposed landscajping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any: ;s: ;n a 50' x 3' area directly landward of the bulkhead at the
site shall be planted with vegetation consisting of native shrubs/trees.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. None
5. Animals
a. List any binds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are
known to be on or near the site. Examples include:
Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other-
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
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b. List any thre4tene and endangered species known to be on or near the site. ,�,e x The
mabled mur elet I(Brachyramphus marmoratus marmoratus), the bull trout(Salvelinus
confluentus , Puget Sound Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), the Puget
Sound Steel lead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and the Northern Spotted Owl (Strix
Occidentalisl).
c. Is the site past of 0 migration route? If so, explain. rtieipj No
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: jti,
A 50' x 3' ar0a landward of the bulkhead will be planted with native shrubs and
vegetation.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None
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,
manufacturirljg, etc. ir,eipj None
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If
so, generally�describe. Intl , 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: "hei?i 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, that could occur as a result of this
proposal? If so, describe. rtjeipl, No, WSDOE's Best Management Practices will be
followed during construction ensure water quality at the site.
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
None
2) Describe,existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development
and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines
located within the project area and in the vicinity. N/A
3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced
during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life
of the project. N/A
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4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. An ambulance in the
event of construction accident
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
WSDOE's Best Management Practices will be followed during construction
b. Noise
1) What types of!,noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, egluipment, operation, other)? heir None
2) What typ' s and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a
short-ter or c long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)?
Indi- cat what hours noise would come from the site. t '_w Construction noise will
occur during(daylight hours.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: ;v..upl Work will be
completed as quickly as possible
8. Land and shoreline use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?Will the proposal affect current
land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. ftie r Residential/recreational
b. Has the proj ct site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe.
No
How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted
to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any?
If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax
status will bei converted to nonfarm or nonforest use?
1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal
business,operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides,
tilling, and harvesting? If so, how:
Describe any structures on the site. H-ieI<_ Single-family residence, Stairway, Pier Dock,
Floating Dock, Gabion Basket shoreline retention, log boom (to be removed)
c. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? ' '
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Yes, the damag d existing failed pier dock and aluminum ramp has already been removed
under an Expe 'ted PA and Tacoma Power Short Form License. All debris and ramp
was removed fr' m the beach upland and disposed of. Ramp will be reused.
The remaining tructures, gabions, stairway will be taken apart by hand and all debris will
be removed from the beach upland and disposed of off site.
d. What is the current zoning classification of the site? 1I_e_;-._tinknowrr- S
e. What is the curren comprehensive plan designation of the site? r ¢_ Uff n-.
f. If applicable, what,is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? ,
Rural
g. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify.
Lake Cushman has been designated a shoreline of statewide significance
h. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?1t,eipj None
i. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? r L i rl None
j. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: .r1- 1pt N/A
L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if,any: 1i,e'ip1 Bulkheads, PRF's, Buoys and shoreline access stairs are
normal to waterfront single-family residences in the area
m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest
lands of long4term'commercial significance, if any: N/A
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or
low-income housing. lheipo None
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle,
or low-income housing. LLelp1 None
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: rt, :,! � N/A
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?Li ffi The proposed bulkhead will be a
maximum of 14 feet above grade in height. The access stairs and landing will follow
the bluff coritour'',as much as possible while keeping stairs and landings level;
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b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?Lletp None
c. Proposed masuros to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: f l£_l�; The new pier and
floats shall b' much more attractive than the failed structures and the new footing for the
existing bulkhead will keep the wall from failing.
Planting of a 60' X 3' area directly landward of the bulkhead with native vegetation and
native shrubs
11. Light and glare
a. What type of'light for glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur? r._ j Norte
b. Could light o glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? R%e'
No
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: [s-ei'r�,
None
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? '_-=alp.,
Boating, fishing, swimming
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. f,heip,
No
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities)to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: The E . Property will be used
in the same manner as with structures in their existing form. The proposed access
stairs and PF will increase recreational opportunities on this property.
13. Historic and culturall preservation
a. Are there an buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45
years old list d in',or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers
located on on near the site? If so, specifically describe. w:i No
b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation?
This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts,
or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies
conducted at the site to identify such resources. gieir,1 None
c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources
on or near thje project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of
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archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc.
neifi A Cultural Resources survey was performed by Tacoma Power in March of
2016.
d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance
to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required.
None
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and
describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. j
N/A— No publi streets or highways access this property.
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally
describe. If riot, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? [hit.-,1;
No
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal
have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate?
None
d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian,
bicycle or st a transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe
(indicate whether public or private). rrh No
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe. p�eip-! No
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal?
If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume
would be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or
transportation models were used to make these estimates? heir i None
g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and
forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe.
No
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
N/A
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15. Public service
a. Would the . rLct result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire
protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally
describe. fte,jpl
No
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. Ligpl None
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: ,heipi electricity,
natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary
sewer, septic system, other
b. Describe the Futilities 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
C. SIGNATURE ngiD1
The above answers are truce and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead
agency is rel ' on hem to make its decision.
Signature:
Date Signed: 12/0912016
Print Name of Signee: Barbara Sides, Kimber Construction, Inc.
If applicable, Position and Agency/Organization: Agent for Homeowners
Date Submitted: Z plt L
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Authorization of Agent
I hereby authorize'the agent named below to act on my behalf in matters related to acquiring and
executing activities. associated with my shoreline project: Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW permit);
Mason County Permits,Tacoma Power(SUP)and Lake Cushman Maintenance Company(LCMC) permit.
I certify that I have the authority to carry out the proposed activities and that I have the authority to
grant access to the property. I also give my consent to WDFW, MASON COUNTY, TP and LCMC
employees entering the,property where the project is located to inspect the project site or any work
related to the project.
Application ID: APPS (R f 3q
Property Location: 2030 W Cushman Ridge Drive,Hoodsport,WA 98548
Agent Contact Information
Name: KEN and/or BAfRBARA SIDES (please print)
Business Name: KIMBER CONSTRUCTION,INC. (if applicable)
Email: kjrnbercc:rts4 aacLcom -
Phone: 360-458-4240
Applicant Contact Information
Name: PEGGY MEYER (please print)
Business Name: N/A (if applicable)
1 Email: Seahurstpeg@comcast.net
j Phone: 206-242-�422
Signature: "' Date: October 8 2015
PEGGY WEY511, HomeeWner
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PEGGY MEYER SOW
• Remove a d replace existing stairway and landings to lakeshore stationary pier dock;
•
Pier Dock and Aluminum gangway removed under Expedited HPA dated 416116,
#2016 6-164+01 and Tacoma Power Short Form Licence#263 dated 411116
• Reuse existing aluminum gangway and plastic EZ floating dock;
• Install a landing cradle for floating dock;
• Install approximately 50' long x 14' high bulkhead at toe of shoreline to replace existing
gabion type pier support pad
REPLACE Stairway
Replace three sections of stairs—landing to stairway to end of new dock;
First section of stairway will be approximately 25'6"to landing approximately 9' x 6';
2"d section appro imatoly 19' long to ground;
3rd section landin approximately 6' x 6' and stairs approximately 16' long to approximately 6' x
6' landing to final tairway;
4th section approximately 12' long to dock;
Excavation for all pier blocks will be done by hand and concrete will be poured by hand;
• Post hole excavation will be done by hand;
• All stairways and landings will have appropriate concrete footings — 18" x 18" x 18'
cast in place;
• All hardware will be galvanized;
• All framing will be pressure treated;
• Stair runners will be PT 4 x 12 or double PT 2 x 12 with required stair brackets;
• All stairways and landings will have cedar handrails and pickets;
• All stair treads will be composite decking;
• All decking will be screwed down;
• Debris',removal and disposal
REPLACE Pier Dock
Excavate by hand pier post holes 3' x 6' deep;
Fill with concrete;
Dock will reuse EXISTING aluminum gangway from stationary dock to EXISTING plastic Ez
floating dock;
Pilings to be inserted in 6' deep by 3' holes;
Concrete
• Construct a stationary dock which will be 8' x 14' at bottom of stairway referenced
above. (All wood will be treated pursuant to BMP Standards and certified by third party
as required in HPA)
• Excavate hales for pilings for stationary dock
• All excavation to be done by hand;
• Pour concrete pilings and sleeve with steel pipes;
• Concrete will be sealed;
• Posts Will be 6" x 6"treated outdoor lumber;
• Beams will be 6" x 6" treated outdoor lumber;
• Joists will be 2" x 8"treated outdoor lumber;
Peggy Meyer SOW'
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• Posts nd beams will be bolted together;
• Joists',vill have all necessary joist brackets and hurricane ties;
• Use ol blocking will be done between joists to strengthen dock and will be wrapped
with 2"x 12" treated material;
• Decking will be composite decking;
• All decking will be screwed down;
• The existing stairs and pier will be disassembled using a circular saw and hand
tools.
• Disassembled material will be removed from the shoreline via manual labor.
• Geo-textile fabric will be spread over the dry lakebed during disassembly to
contain any construction debris
Landing cradle/ true ure for existing floating dock:
Excavate holes for steel pipes that will be incorporated into a steel fabricated cradle for EXISTING
plastic Ez floating ldock;
Cradle will be approximately 23'3" long and 6 feet wide;
Cross chain retention anchors will be placed at end of existing float;
Bulkhead
Bulkhead will be approximately 50' long and 14' tall;
Excavate for 3' x$' deep holes by hand;
Fill with concrete;
To be constructed with steel I-beams and 6 x 6 pressure treated timbers pursuant to BMP;
Steel pilings cabled to 2' x 2' x 5' deadmen
• Construct 0 steel I-beam pile and wood bulkhead/retaining wall.
• Wall to foll w contour of land as closely as possibly; Engineered drawing will plot wall;
• Dig/excavate up to holes that will be 3' x 3' x 6'for steel I-beams. All excavation must be
completed'by hand;
• Dig/excavate and form 2'x 2'x 5' blocks to be used as dead men for steel I-beam wall; All
excavation will be completed by hand;
• Have one (1) %"steel anchor shackle loop welded to each I-beam as engineer will specify
in drawings;
• Have one V" steel plate welded to each I-beam as engineer will specify;
• Place steel I-beams in holes and install bracing to stabilize;
• Fill holes full of fiber filled concrete;
• Install rebar in Concrete;
• Fill formed geo blocks in#5 above with fiber filled concrete;
• Install rebar in Concrete blocks along with 1" custom rebar eyelets;
• Install 6"x6" treated wood beams (treated pursuant to BMP Standards and certified by
third party as required in HPA) between steel I-beams using I-beam channel;
• Weep holes will be installed in wall for drainage;
• Cable up to three (3) posts to one (1) geo block with 3/8" galvanized steel cable. Cable
will run to block and be locked with cable clamps and cabled to eyelet;
• Install galvanized pipe, sleeved in PVC pipe, to form barrier for cable wherever it bends
and touches ground pursuant to engineer's drawing;
Updated SOW 11/2016
Peggy Meyer SOW
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• Ins#all Mir fi fabric with spikes on entire bank behind wall on native soil prior to backfill,
per engin'er's drawing;
• Steel I-be ms will be painted brown;
• Install a 3" x 12" treated (certified) wood top cap on bulkhead/retaining wall that will run
length of wall chosen;
• Debris removal and disposal;
Delivery of Materials jto Beach
A temporary materials delivery shoot constructed of 24-inch PCV pipe that has been cut in half,
lengthwise, will be installed to transport project materials from the top of the bluff to the
shoreline. Ten foot (long) PCV pipe will be cut by hand saw and the sections bolted together to
form a chute. Following construction, the chute will be disassembled and transported off-site.
Materials will be c elive led to the property, stored in the driveway, and carried by wheelbarrow to
the top of the chute, which will be located east of the site's residence. Temporary braces will be
installed to suppo I the chute on the bluff, in order to minimize vegetation disturbance. Materials
will be delivered to the shoreline as they are needed.
Updated SOW 11/2016
----Original Messalge-----
From: Rebecca Hersha<RebeccaH@co.mason.wa.us>
To: Kimber Construction<kimberconst@aol.com>
Sent: Mon,Aug 1,2016 11:08 am
Subject: Re: Fwd: PEGGY MEYER-LAKE CUSHMAN PROJECT
Thanks Barbara,
I hate that I told you this, because not long after we decided that the intent of the dock regulations was to
only allow the T or L at the end,or at least waterward of half of the length of the dock, and that the
mainstem of the dock should be more perpendicular to the shore than not.This is because the purpose of
a dock is to access deeper waters,and not to serve as a deck.
But I will process Peggy's application as I stated in the below email.
Sincerely,
Rebecca hersha, Planner
Mason County Community Services Department
6 1 5 W Alder St.
Shelton,WA 98584
560-427-9670 ext.287
From: Kimb r Conjstruction <kimberconstOaol.com>
To: <r.b cah co.mason.wa.us>
CC: <kim erco 'st aol.com>
Date: 7/25/2016 9:36 AM
Subject: Fwd: PEGGY MEYER-LAKE CUSHMAN PROJECT
Hi Rebecca .... Thank you so much for meeting with me last Friday and going over my files. It
was very helpful for me and I realms appreciated your time.
Below is the email I mentioned regarding the Peggy Meyer property and you indicating that we
could keep the existing configuration.
Please let me know if you have any questions, comments or suggestions to make either of our
lives easier!!
Hope you have a window so you can at least "see" the sunshine!!
Sincerely,
Barbara Sides
KIMBER CONSTRUCTION INC.
P.O. Box 1450
McKenna, WA 58558
360-458-4240 Office
360-458-0533 Fax
Email: kimber!;pnst!eaol.com
www.KimberCoostrugt.com
-----Original Message----
From: Rebecca]Hersha<RebeccaH(ZD-co.mason.wa.us>
To: Kimber Coostrucdion<kimberconst(5)-aol.com>
Cc: Grace Millet<Gb co.mason.wa.us>
nt: Tue, Jun 16, 2015 1:53 pm
ubject: Re: PIGGY',MEYER-LAKE CUSHMAN PROJECT
That's fine. The existing configurations really only differs from the existing requirements in
that the L or T,is not at the end,therefore I will process the permits as is.
Are the existing stairs and the proposed bulkhead going to be permitted with the dock in
one Shoreline Exemption and one SEPA Checklist?
Sincerely,
Rebecca Herska, ;Planner
Mason Count.9 DCD
+26 W.Cedar
Skelton,WA 98584
360-427--9670 ext.287
On 6/16/2015 at 10:47 AM, Kimber Construction<kimberconst@aol..com>wrote:
Hi Rebecca:'
Well,it appears from talking with the client that the docks were built around 1981 and the
only thing they were told to do was put a number on the dock by LCMC.
Is there any way to keep this configuration since it's been there approximately 34
years? TP is OK with it if the County is. And it is 300 sf.
if not we will have to have Alan Tahja draw new plans ....just let me know.
Thank you so much for your time.
Sincerely,
Barbara Sites
KIMBER COINSTPUCTION INC.
P.O. Box 1400
McKenna, WA 98558
360-458-4240 Office
360-458-0533 Fax
Email: kimbtrconst@aol.com
www.Kimbe6cons ruct.com
-----Original ess ge----
From: Rebei ca H rsha<RebeccaH(a)co.mason.wa.us>
To: Kimber Construction<kimberconstQ)aol.com>; Grace Miller<Gbm(d)-co.mason.wa.us>
Cc: seahursi Deg<seahurstoegCc�comcast.net>
Sent:Tue, Jun 16, 2015 8:26 am
Subject: RE:1 PEGGY MEYER-LAKE CUSHMAN PROJECT
Hi Barbara,'
Do they have anything that would show that this dock existed prior to 1975, or that if
built after,that a permit/exemption was obtained?
Ke6ecca Herska, Manner
Mason Countcq DCD
426 W.Cedar
Skelton,WA 98584
360-427-9'670 ext. 287
On 6/15/2015 at;'6:00 PM,Kimber Construction<kimberconst@aol.com>wrote:
Hi Ladies:
I hate to;be a bother...but Bret Forrester called inquiring whether the County will allow
the plans I have attached. Please look at the Existing and Proposed pages. This client's
pier is parallel and the float is perpendicular -both do not exceed 300 sf ... it has been
this way foreve' r according to the client. I don't know if it was ever permitted with the
County.
Tacoma Power will allow it to be replaced in kind if the county will. Bret doesn't want to
go any fuether on their end until we know(scheduling cultural study,i.e, until we know
where the archeologist needs to dig).
I am preparing all the County permits now to file shortly,but if we need to make changes
I would rather do it now vs. later....
Any guidance is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Barbara Sides
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Biological Evaluation
Meyer Bulkhead, Access Stairs, Pier, & Float Cradle Project
Lake Cushman, Hoodsport WA
For:
Peggy Meyer
14635 25cn Ave SW
Seattle,WA 98166-1620
Prepared by:
BioResources,LLC
Kim Schaumburg
Fisheries biologist,University of Washington, 1981
10112 Bay View Rd.KPN
Vaughn,WA,98394
(253) 884-5776 or 225-2973
Email: kimberly035(dxenturytel.net
May 15 2015
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Table of Contents
1.0 Proposed kction.............................................................................. 3
1.1 Background ................................................................................... 3
1.2 Project Need and Objectives................................................................ 3
2.0 Project Description........................................................................... 4-5
2.1 Project Activities.............................................................................. 5-7
2.2 Timing.......................................................................................... 7
2.3 Monitoring and Maintenance............................................................... 7-8
2.4 Conservation Measures...................................................................... 6-7
2.5 Best Management Practices.................................................................. 8-10
3.0 Action Area.................................................................................... 11-12
4.0 ESA Species and Habitat Information..................................................... 12
4.1 ESA Listed Species.......................................................................... 12-15
5.1 Environmental Baseline Conditions....................................................... 15
5.2 Action Area................................................................................. 15-16
5.3 Proposed Project Area..................................................................... 16-17
6.0 Effects of the Action.......................................................................... 17
6.1 Direct Effects.................................................................................. 17-21
6.2 Primary Constituent Elements............................................................ 21-22
6.3 Direct Effects to ESA Listed Species...................................................... 22-23
6.4 Indirect Effects................................................................................. 23-24
6.5 Primary Constituent Elements............................................................ 25
6.6 Indirect Effects to ESA Listed Species..................................................... 26
6.7 InterrelatWnterdependent Effects......................................................... 26
6.8 Primary Constituent Elements............................................................ . 26-27
6.9 Cumulative Effects............................................................................ 27
7.0 Conclusion...................................................................................... 27
7.1 Take Analysis.................................................................................. 27-28
7.2 Determination of Effect....................................................................... 28
8.0 References.......................................................................................29-31
Attachments
1. Vicinity map...................................................................................... 32
2. Vicinity map showing hazard areas........................................................... 33
3. Site plan with existing development............................................................34
4. Site plan with proposed development..........................................................35
5. Cross section loci........................................... .................................... 36
6. Cross section......................... ............................................................. 37
7. Cross section......................... ............................................................. 38
8. Cross section......................... ............................................................. 39
9. Site Photograph.................................................................................. 40
10. Site Photograph.................................................................................. 41
11. Site Photograph........................................................................ .......... 42
12. Essential Fish Habitat............................................................................ 43-44
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1.0 Propo ed Action
This Biologic l Evaluation has been submitted on behalf of Peggy Meyer at the request
of the Seattle istri t United States Army Corps of Engineers to comply with
Endangered S ecies Act(ESA)regulations regarding shoreline development. The
proposed acti is the construction of replacement shoreline access stairs,a replacement
pier, a new bu khead,and a new landing cradle for an existing float.
Mitigation for,the proposed project will consist of the planting of native vegetation
immediately landward of the bulkhead's face.
1.1 Background
The proposed project site is located in Mason County at 291 West Cushman Ridge Drive,
Hoodsport Washington(Attachment 1). The Mason County tax parcel number is#42331-
50-02005. The property is located in Section 31, Township 23N, and Range 04W of the
Western Meridian. The latitude is 47.45629 N,and the longitude is 123.23459 W. The
project site is located on Lake Cushman in the Skokomish/Dosewallips Water Resource
Inventory Area(WRIA 16) on a shoreline designated Rural by the Shoreline Master
Program of Mason County. Lake Cushman is regulated under the Mason County
Shoreline Master Program and the Mason County Resource Ordinance as a Fish and
Wildlife Habitat Conservation Area. The Shoreline Management Act of 1971 designated
Lake Cushman as a Shoreline of Statewide Significance.
The parcel at the site supports an existing single-family residence that is located
approximately 130'feet from the shoreline. The parcel includes approximately 215 lineal
feet of medium-bank frontage. In addition,there is an existing pier, ramp, and float(PRF)
and shoreline access stairs.
1.2 Project Need and Objectives
Steep, hazardous slopes(Attachments 2 & 10)at the proposed project site, in conjunction
with unnatural erosion processes that occur on Lake Cushman(due to seasonal
fluctuations of the lake's water level),necessitate the need for shoreline bank
stabilization along approx. 50 linear feet of shoreline. Existing structures, specifically,the
access stairs and pier, are endangered by the eroding shoreline at the site. In addition,the
access stairs and pier are poorly constructed and unsafe.The existing float currently lacks
a landing cradle to'keep it from resting on the bottom (substrate) during Lake Cushman's
low water season.
The project objective is to install bank protection and to upgrade existing shoreline
appurtenances,while avoiding or minimizing impacts to ESA-listed species.
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2.0 Project Description
ACCESS STA. S
Steep slopes a the proposed project site necessitate the need for engineered stairs and
associated Ian ings in order to provide safe access to the waterfront. Existing engineered
stairs are faili g(Attachment 9). Replacement stairs will consist of four(4) stair sections
and four(4) latidings(Attachments 3, 4, 5, 6& 8). The approximate length of the sections
and landings are as follows: First landing, six feet by six feet(6' x 6')and the first stair
section,twenty-five feet, six inches(25'6"). Second landing,nine feet by six feet (9'x
6')and the second stair section,nineteen feet(19'). Third landing, six feet by six feet (6'
x 6') and the third stair section, sixteen feet(16'). Fourth landing, six feet by six feet(6'
x 6') and the fourth stair section,twelve feet(12')to the pier.
Stairs and landings will be supported by 18"x 18"x 18" concrete pier pads and be
constructed of pressure treated lumber and galvanized hardware with cedar handrails and
balusters.Post hole excavation will be done by hand. The last section(12')will be
primarily overwater, as it provides access to the existing pier.
BULKHEAD
As per the engineered design by P.E. Alan Tahja(Attachments 3,4, 5, &7),the proposed
bulkhead will'be constructed of nine (9),twenty foot(20') steel I-beam pilings and 6' x
6"pressure treated!lumber along approximately fifty(50) linear feet of frontage
(Attachments!3 &4). The steel I-beams will be installed along the toe of bank, landward
of any freshly'eroded sediments or mass wasting from the bank. The I-beams will be
painted with ai rustproof paint off-site,prior to installation. Holes for the pilings will be
excavated by hand and filled with fiber reinforced concrete and rebar. The structure will
have a maximum above grade height of 14 feet. Tieback steel cables and three(3)
concrete anchor blocks (2' x 2' x 5' deadman)will be utilized to reinforce the bulkhead.
Holes for the anchor blocks,which will be located approx.twenty feet landward of the
shoreline,will be excavated by hand and filled with fiber reinforced concrete and rebar.
After construction is completed,the bulkhead will be backed with a layer of filter fabric,
backfilled with drain rock,then topped with topsoil suitable for growing native
vegetation,which will be planted along the top. Weep holes will be installed for drainage.
The bulkhead face will be located slightly waterward of the lake's high water mark of
738 feet, along the toe of the bank. The bulkhead will follow the contour of the bank as
closely as possible.An existing gabion basket pad that is protecting the existing pier
footings will be deconstructed. The chain-link wire will be removed from the site, and the
gabion rock Will be utilized as backfill for the bulkhead. The length of the proposed new
bulkhead will be minimized to approx. 50 feet of the properties 215 lineal feet,which is
the minimum, ength necessary to protect the existing shoreline access stairs, and pier,
ramp,and float.
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PIER&FLOAT
The reconstructed pier and float(Attachments 3,4, 5, 6, 11)will extend approximately
45' waterward of the existing bank face. The existing eight by sixteen foot(8'x 16')
stationary pier will be removed from the site,then reconstructed in the same location
using environmentally friendly materials, including six(6) six inch by twenty foot(6"x
20')pressure treated pier posts,pressure treated lumber(for the pier and float frames),
and a composite material(for decking).All pressure treated wood will undergo one or
more BMP's to minimize leaching of contaminants into the water(see BMPs). To protect
against erosion, fasteners or other hardware will be made of galvanized and/or stainless
steel.
An existing three by twelve foot(3' x 12')aluminum ramp will remain.An existing five
by twenty-three foot(5' x 23')EZ dock poly-plastic float will also remain. The float will
be equipped with a fabricated steel landing cradle made with eight inch(8") galvanized
steel pipe and supported by four(4) 8" galvanized steel pilings. The landing cradle will
prevent the float from resting on the bottom during the lake's low water season. Pressure
treated lumber will be installed on top of metal supports to provide a landing surface. The
cradle will be approx.twenty-three by six feet(23'3"x 6'),and cross chain retention
anchors will be placed at the end of the float.
Due to the difficulty of accessing the site with heavy machinery, it will be necessary to
manually dig the pier post and piling holes.Because the pilings will not be driven,the
holes will be filled with concrete to assure stability.
All materials, equipment, debris, and workers will be transported to and from the site in
cars or trucks.A circular saw and various hand tools will be used for the proposed
project. All existing manmade debris and construction debris will be removed from
shoreline at the site, following construction.
2.1 Project Activities
Removal of'the Existing Shoreline Access Stairs and Pier
The existing stairs land pier will be disassembled using a circular saw and hand tools.
Disassembled material will be removed from the shoreline via manual labor. Geo-textile
fabric will be spread over the dry lakebed during disassembly to contain any construction
debris.
Construction of"the Replacement Stairs
Holes for the stairs will be excavated by manual labor, using hand tools, following
disassembly of the existing stairs at the site. All stairways and landings will have
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appropriate co crete footings(18"x 18"x 18")that are cast in place. Concrete will be
mixed on site,using a portable concrete mixer.
All wood or co posite members will be cut on site,using a circular saw,and then screwed in
place. Geo-texl Re fabric will be spread over the ground, as necessary,to contain sawdust
and other con ruction debris.
Excavation of the Holes for the Stairs, Pier, and Float Landing
Holes for the pier and float landing cradle pier posts and pilings will be excavated by
manual labor,using hand tools, following construction of the shoreline access stairs at the
site. The holes will be approx. six feet(6') in depth and three by three feet(3' x 3') in
width.Excavated substrate will be set aside and later used to cover the dried concrete
around the base of each pier post and piling.
Delivery of Materials to the Shoreline via PVC Chute
A temporary materials delivery shoot constructed of 24-inch PCV pipe that has been cut
in half, lengthwise,will be installed to transport project materials from the top of the
bluff to the shoreline.Ten foot(long)PCV pipe will be cut by hand saw and the sections
bolted together to form a chute.Following construction,the chute will be disassembled
and transported off-site. Materials will be delivered to the property, stored in the
driveway, and carried by wheelbarrow to the top of the chute,which will be located east
of the site's residence. Temporary braces will be installed to support the chute on the
bluff, in order to minimize vegetation disturbance. Materials will be delivered to the
shoreline as they are needed.
Construction of the Pier& the Float Landing Cradle
After the holes have been dug,pier posts and pilings for the pier and floats will be
positioned in the appropriate holes. The hand augured pier post and piling holes will be
filled with fiber reinforced concrete. Concrete will be mixed on site,using a portable
concrete mixer. The pier will be constructed of pressure treated lumber, composite
decking, and galvanized steel or aluminum hardware. The pier will be constructed on site,
using hand tools. A fabricated steel cradle for the float(constructed off site)will be
attached to the four steel float landing pilings. The existing aluminum ramp will be
attached to the reconstructed pier, following construction.
Geo-textile fabric will be spread over the dry lakebed during construction to contain any
manmade construction debris. All existing manmade debris and project debris will be
removed from the shoreline at the site following construction.
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Excavation of the Holes for the Bulkhead
Nine holes fo the I-beams and three holes for the deadman anchors will be excavated by
manual labor,using hand tools, following construction of the pier and float landing
cradle. The I-beam'holes will be approx. six feet(6') in depth and three by three feet(3' x
3') in width. The deadman anchor holes will be approx. six feet in depth and two by five
feet(2' x 5') in width. After the holes have been dug,nine, 20' steel I-beam pilings will
be positioned in the bulkhead holes,and steel cable will be positioned in the deadman
anchor holes. excavated substrate will be set aside and later used to cover the dried
concrete around the base of each piling and the deadman anchors.
Construction of the Bulkhead
After the concrete footings for the steel I-beams and the deadman anchors have dried,
bulkhead construction will commence. See 2.0 Project Description.
2.2 Timing
Work on the proposed project is tentatively scheduled to begin after the receipt of all
required permits and approvals. Project work will be completed over an approx.twenty-
one(21) day period during daylight working hours normal to a rural neighborhood.
Initially,the existing stairs and pier at the site will be disassembled and removed. The
stairs will then be constructed, followed by the pier, float landing cradle, and bulkhead.
Work will on�y take place when the water level of Lake Cushman is low,which is
generally between October and April.
2.3 Conservation Measures
1. No construction to occur when Lake Cushman's waters are raised.
2. Construction to take place as per the HPA provisions from the Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife.
3. Previously discussed BMPs to be strictly adhered to.
4. For the protection of marbled murrelets and Northern spotted owls that may
be nesting in the action area,project activities will occur between two hours
after sunrise and two hours before sunset and suitable nesting habitat will not
be removed.No native vegetation will be removed. The contractor will
schedule the proposed project construction to occur between Oct. 1st and Feb.
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28 when murrelets and spotted owls are not nesting, providing Lake
Cu'hma�'s low water season runs thru April and is not cut short by lack of
winter snowfall.
5. Ex sting,vegetation at the site to be minimally disturbed. Following
co strucation,native vegetation will be planted immediately landward of the
bul ead's face. At least 25 shrubs or ferns(approx.two-feet on-center)of at
least three different species will be installed. Vegetation may be harvested on
site(outside of the shoreline buffer)and transplanted,or, if purchased from a
nursery or the Mason County Conservation District sale,be in one or two
gallon pots or bare root. Plants shall include the following and/or other
suitable native species: vine maple(Acer circinatum), Indian plum (Oemleria
cerasiformis), oceanspray(Holodiscus discolor),evergreen huckleberry
(Yaccinium ovatum),red huckleberry(Yaccinium parvifolium), snowbrush
(Ceanothus velutinus var. hookeri), saaal (Gaultheria shallon), Oregon-grape
(Borberis aquifolium), Thimbleberry(Rubus parviflorus var.parviflorus), and
sword fern(Polystichum munitum).
2.4 Best management Practices
In order to maintain the present water quality of Lake Cushman during project
construction,Best Management Practices(BMPs)will be implemented. BMPs are
defined as physical, structural, and/or managerial practices that prevent or reduce the
pollution of water(WDOE). The following source control BMPs,which are detailed in
the WDOE's Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington, Volume II
Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention (2012), shall be implemented for long-
term protection of water quality at the site:
BMP C154: Concrete Washout Area
Purpose:Prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants to stormwater from concrete waste
by conducting washout off-site, or performing on-site washout in a designated area to
prevent pollutants from entering surface waters or ground water.
Conditions of Use: Concrete washout area best management practices are implemented
on construction projects where:
*Concrete is used as a construction material.
•It is not possible to dispose of all concrete wastewater and washout off-site(ready
mix plant, etc.).
eConcrete trucks,pumpers, or other concrete coated equipment are washed on-site.
•Note: If'less than 10 concrete trucks or pumpers need to be washed out on-site,the
wash water may be disposed of in a formed area awaiting concrete or an upland
disposal site where it will not contaminate surface or ground water. The upland
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disposal site shall be at least 50 feet from sensitive areas such as storm drains,
open d tche , or water bodies, including wetlands.
•A temporary washout facility shall be constructed on-site or the concrete truck will be
washed out off-site.
*When teff iporary concrete washout facilities are no longer required for the work,the
hardened concrete, slurries and liquids shall be removed and properly disposed of
*Materials:'used to construct temporary concrete washout facilities shall be removed from
the site of thl work and disposed of or recycled.
BMP C151: Concrete Handling
Purpose: Concrete work can generate process water and slurry that contain fine particles
and high pH, both of which can violate water quality standards in the receiving water.
Concrete spillage or concrete discharge to surface waters of the State is prohibited. Use
this BMP to minimize and eliminate concrete,concrete process water, and concrete slurry
from entering waters of the state.
Conditions of Use Any time concrete is used, utilize these management practices.
*Wash out concrete truck chutes,pumps, and internals into formed areas only.Assure
that washout of concrete trucks is performed offsite or in designated concrete
washout areas. DO not wash out concrete trucks onto the ground, or into storm
drains, open ditches, streets, or streams.
*Return unused concrete remaining in the truck and pump to the originating batch
plant for recycling. Do not dump excess concrete on site, except in designated
concrete washout areas.
*Wash off hand tools including,but not limited to, screeds, shovels, rakes, floats, and
trowels into formed areas only.
*Wash equipment difficult to move in areas that do not directly drain to natural or
constructed stormwater conveyances.
•Do not allow washdown from areas, such as concrete aggregate driveways,to drain
directly to natural or constructed stormwater conveyances(or Puget Sound).
•Contain washwater and leftover product in a lined container when no formed areas
are available. Dispose of contained concrete in a manner that does not violate
ground water or surface water quality standards.
*Always use forms or solid barriers for concrete pours, such a pilings,within 15-feet
of surface waters.
BMP C101: Preserving Natural Vegetation
Wherever practical, native vegetation shall be preserved to reduce erosion. Natural
vegetation should be preserved on steep slopes, near perennial and intermittent
watercourses or svwales, and on building sites in wooded areas.
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BMP C233: 'It Fence
Silt fence may be used downslope of all disturbed areas. Silt fence shall prevent soil
carried by run water from going beneath,through, or over the top of the silt fence but
shall allow th water to pass through the fence.
The following additional BMPs will be used to insure that water quality is not
degraded during and after construction:
• Equipment shall be cleaned and checked for leaks, offshe and daily,before
commencing work.
• Pressure treated wood used in the project shall undergo one or more of the
following BMPs to minimize leaching of contaminants: a)Aqua-Ammonia
Steaming Cycle (AASC). b)Post Treatment Kiln Drying. c)Minimum Plant
Holding Time. d) In-Retort Ammonia Removal Plus Plan Holding Time. e)
ACZA Solution Bath/Rinse Procedure.
• Pressure treated wood BMP treatment methods shall be verified by providing a
signed,'and dated certification from a third party.
In addition,the following Spill Prevention Control measures will also be followed:
•The applicant will supply the site with a portable bathroom or allow workers access
to the pnsito bathroom so that solid or liquid waste will not become a source of
stormwater pollution.
*The applicant will be responsible for alerting the appropriate authorities in the event
of a hazardous spill.
*The applicant will have a spill kit and be able to perform basic control,containment,
and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and
personnel protective equipment available. In other words, small spills, such as
paint or oil, shall be promptly and fully collected and disposed of at a suitable
disposal site. In the event of a significant spill, a fish kill,and/or if fish are
observed in distress the Washington State Department of Ecology(800.258.5990)
and the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife's Area Habitat
Biologist, Margie Bigelow(360.427.2179), shall be notified immediately.
3.0 Action Area
The action area is located on the shoreline of Lake Cushman at the proposed project site.
Besides the proposed project location,the action area includes the surrounding area
within a designated distance from the site in order to account for construction impacts
that may affect species listed under the Endangered Species Act by the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service as either endangered or
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threatened. T limits of the action area are based upon the geographicin both
extent
aquatic and to estrial environments)of the physical, chemical, and biological effects
resulting from)the proposed action, including direct and indirect effects, as well as effects
of interrelated'and interdependent activities(WSDOT 2010). Turbidity and noise are
expected to be the most detrimental project effects. Since work will occur when Lake
Cushman is lowered,project turbidity is expected to be no greater than turbidity that is
common to the area during heavy rains,when various ephemeral and perennial streams
and the north Fork of the Skokomish River discharge sediment laden water into Lake
Cushman. It is probable that the project's distance from the lake's lowered shoreline will
be great enou h that disturbed sediments will disperse gradually(via precipitation) over
the exposed h kebed without ever reaching water until the lake is raised. Therefore,
terrestrial not is expected to be the most far-reaching effect from the proposed project.
The action area for terrestrial noise effects is based upon an ambient sound level of 40
dBA for an area with a population of less than 100 people per mile(WSDOT 2010). In
addition,the Olympic National Forest programmatic biological assessment uses an
estimated ambient level of 40 dBA for undisturbed forested areas(USDI 2003). The
manual excavation (with pick and shovel) for the pier posts, steel pilings, and steel I-
beams,the gravel installation(bulkhead backfill), and the sawing of lumber in the access
stairs/pier reconstruction will constitute the project's primary sources of noise. Assuming
the noise from manual labor will be less than that of a circular saw,the sawing of the
lumber for the access stairs will produce the proposed project's maximum noise level. To
ascertain the noise level of a circular saw at 50 feet,the documented noise level of 84
dBA (WSDOT 2014) for a chain saw at 50 feet was noted,then the documented noise
levels of a chain save at three feet(110 dBA) and a circular saw at three feet(100 dBA)
were compared. Assuming that a chain saw is between approx. five and ten percent
noisier than a circular saw,the noise level of a circular saw at fifty feet was assigned 79
dBA.
To determine the distance that the proposed project's maximum point source construction
noise will travel before it attenuates to the ambient sound level; the following Practical
Spreading Loss Model equation was used:
D=Do * 10((Construction Noise—Ambient Sound Level in dBA)/a) Where D=the
distance from the noise&Do=the reference measurement distance of 50'.
Maximum construction noise from the proposed project will travel approx. 3,970 feet
over hard site conditions(Lake Cushman)and 1,656 feet over soft site conditions
(forested areas)before it(the noise)attenuates to the ambient sound level. Therefore,the
extent of the action area is 3,970 feet or 0.75 mi. over the lake's surface and 1,656 feet or
0.31 mi. inland from the proposed project site and adjacent shorelines(Attachment 1).
In addition,the action area includes two,unnamed fish-bearing streams that are located
approx. 0.20 miles and 0.70 mi.to the northwest and south of the site,respectively.
Numerous ephemeral streams are located throughout the action area.
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4.0 ESA S pecies and Habitat Information
In the propose project area,there are six species listed under the Endangered Species
Act by the U.J.Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS)as either threatened,endangered, or
candidate spe ies. The bull trout(Salvelinus confluentus), marbled murrelet
(Brachyramphus marmoratus), northern spotted owl (Stridex occidentalis), and streaked
horned lark(Eremaphila alpestris strigata) are listed as threatened and critical habitat has
been designated for these species. The proposed project's action area is in the bull trout's
critical habitat. The yellow-billed cuckoo(Coccyzus americanus)and the fisher(Martes
pennanti)are listed as proposed threatened and candidate species,respectively.
In the proposed project area,there is one species listed under the Endangered Species Act
by the National Marine Fisheries Service(NMFS) as either threatened, endangered, or
candidate species. The Puget Sound Chinook salmon(Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) is
listed as threatened and critical habitat has been designated. Lake Cushman is a historical
watershed of the Chinook that has been anthropogenically blocked;however, it has been
designated critical habitat.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife(WDFW) GIS maps reveal the
documented presence of two other species of salmonids on the State's PHS list within the
action area: Kiokanoe(Oncorhynchus nerka) and the Puget Sound/Coastal cutthroat trout
(Oncorhynchus clarki clarki).The presence of these two species has been documented in
Lake Cushman. WDFW data reveals that Lake Cushman was stocked with 23,896
cutthroat trout in 2005 and 205,800 Kokanee(landlocked sockeye salmon) in 2004. A
WDFW biologist reported that other species that inhabit the lake include rainbow trout
(Oncorhynchus mykiss) and non-native largemouth bass(Micropterus salmoides).
4.1 ESA Listed Species
BULL TROUT
Bull trout are members of the char subgroup of the salmon family and are native to the
Pacific Northwest and western Canada. Water temperature above 15 degrees Celsius is
believed to limit bull trout distribution, as eggs and juveniles require extremely cold
water for survival. Bull trout are also vulnerable to degraded stream habitat,poor water
quality, dams and other stream blocking structures, and predation by non-native fish.
Critical habitat includes the upper North Fork of the Skokomish River(70 FR 56304).
Critical Habitat in the North Fork of the Skokomish River includes spawning and rearing
habitat. Lake Cushman provides rearing, foraging, and migration habitat, so it is expected
that bull trout may be found in the action area of the proposed project site.
MARBLED MURRELET
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A small, diving seabird in the family Alcidae,the marbled murrelet forages for small fish
and invertebr es almost exclusively in nearshore marine waters,while nesting inland in
old-growth or',nature conifer forests. Threats include loss of habitat,predation, gill-net
fishing operati Dns,oil spills, marine pollution,and disease. The USFWS assembled a
team of scient sts in October 2011 to investigate causes for the continued decline in
murrelet popu latioris. The outcome of these discussions listed many factors,chiefly loss
of potential n stingi habitat as the main reason for hindrance of population recovery goals
(WDFW 2012).
Potential nest trees are coniferous trees within 55 mi(88.5 km)of marine waters that
support at least one 4-inch (10.2-cm)diameter platform located at least 33 feet(10
meters)above the ground,with horizontal and vertical cover(USFWS 2012). If a tree or
forested area does not support these habitat features, it is"extremely unlikely"to support
a murrelet nest(USFWS 2012).Nest success is influenced by forest structure,the spatial
mix of habitat and loon-habitat, human disturbance,prey availability,and marine foraging
conditions. Human disturbance can lead to higher predation levels by Steller's and gray
jays, crows,ravens, and other species that seek human-related foods and refuse at high-
use recreational areas(Peery et al. 2004,Marzluff and Neatherlin 2006).
Critical habitat for the marbled murrelet, which was designated in May of 1996 and
revised in October of 2011, is located in the vicinity of Lake Cushman but not in the
proposed project's action area. However,the west side of Lake Cushman is sparsely
developed and has few year round human residents;therefore, it is possible that marbled
murrelet may be found in the action area of the proposed project site.
NORTHERN SPOTTED OWL
The Northern'Spotted Owl is one of the largest owls in North America, and the average
adult female is approximately 18 inches tall with a 48-inch wingspan.Northern spotted
owls are strictly nocturnal, and require old-growth forests with multi-layered canopies of
trees, including large trees with broken tops,deformed limbs, and large holes and cavities
to nest in. The Northern spotted owl is very territorial and intolerant of habitat
disturbance, and a pair requires a large amount of forest for hunting and nesting. Habitat
loss has occurred as a result of forest conversion,timber harvest, fire,windthrow, insect
outbreak and disease(WDFW 2012).
The USFWS designated revised critical habitat for the northern spotted owl under the
Endangered Species Act. In total, approximately 9,577,969 acres (ac) (3,876,064hectares
(ha)) in 11 unfits and 60 subunits in California, Oregon, and Washington fall within the
boundaries of the 2 critical habitat designation. There is designated critical habitat for the
spotted owl in the vicinity of Lake Cushman,but that critical habitat is not located in the
proposed project's action area. However,the west side of Lake Cushman is sparsely
developed and has few year round human residents;therefore, it is possible that Northern
spotted owls may be found in the action area of the proposed project site.
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STREAKED ORI ED LARK
Horned larks 're bi ds that utilize wide open spaces with no trees and few or no shrubs.
The streaked f orne�lark nests on the ground in sparsely vegetated sites dominated by
grasses ands bs.,Historically this type of habitat was found in prairies in western
Oregon and Washington, in dune habitats along the coast of Washington, on the sandy
beaches and spits along the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, and in grasslands, estuaries,
and sandy beaches in British Columbia(WDFW 2012). Today the streaked horned lark
nests in a broad range of habitats, including native prairies,coastal dunes, fallow and
active agricultural fields,wetland mudflats, sparsely-vegetated edges of grass fields,
recently planted Christmas tree farms with extensive bare ground, moderately-to heavily-
grazed pastures, gravel roads or gravel shoulders of lightly-traveled roads, airports, and
dredge deposition sites in the lower Columbia River(WDFW 2012).
It is expected that the action area contains unsuitable habitat for the streaked horned lark.
YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO
The yellow-billed cuckoo(Coccyzus americanus) is a neotropical migrant bird that
winters in South America and breeds in western North America. The yellow-billed
cuckoo is ins ctivorous and lives in riparian woodlands(USFWS 2014). Reports of
individual cuZos have been very rare in recent decades,with only three known reports
since 2000,these being near Lind(Adams Co.) in 2001,near Eureka(Walla Walla Co.)
in June 2007, and from Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge(Stevens Co.) in
June 2012.Habitat loss and pesticide use are thought to be two of the main causes for the
precipitous decline of western yellow-billed cuckoos.Agriculture, grazing, reservoir
construction, flood control,urbanization,and other factors across the West have caused
the large-scale loss and degradation of lowland riparian forest,which is the cuckoo's
primary habitat.
It is expected that the action area contains unsuitable habitat for the yellow-billed cuckoo.
FISHER
The fisher is a stocky, dark brown member of the weasel family that is approximately the
size of a house cat. Historically, fishers occurred throughout much of the mid to low
elevation forested areas of Washington,but they were extirpated from the state by the
mid 1900s(WDFW 2012). The two main causes of the fisher's decline were over-
trapping and loss and fragmentation of forested habitats from logging,road construction,
urban development, recreation, and wildfires.A reintroduced population in Olympic
National Park is quote small (initially 90 fishers). Tracking maps revealed at least one
fisher migrating northeast of Lake Cushman in 2010(WDFW 2011). Several have been
killed by vehicle strikes.
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Vehicle transportation of workers(i.e.the applicant)to the site of the proposed project
has the potential to impact fishers in the action area; although, the odds of the applicant's
vehicle hitting:a fisher are no greater than that of any other vehicle hitting one.
CHINOOK S LMON
Chinook salmo! n in Lake Cushman are a land-locked population that originated from
anadromous fish, although loss of genetic variation makes it difficult to determine
whether they are descended from historical Hood Canal populations or introduced
hatchery fish(NOAA 2006). Lake Cushman Chinook are genetically different, smaller in
size (and presumably less fecund)than their anadromous counterparts(Myers et al.
1998). On Jan. 12,2009,Tacoma Power,the Skokomish Tribal Nation and state and federal
agencies signed a settlement agreement that resolved a$5.8 billion damages claim and
long-standing disputes over the terms of a long-term license for Cushman Hydroelectric
Project. Tacoma Power has proposed to introduce sockeye and spring Chinook and
enhance the existing winter steelhead and coho populations in the North Fork in
cooperation with the WDFW and the Skokomish Tribe(Tacoma Public Utilities 2014). In
addition,Tacoma Power will annually release up to 100,000 rainbow trout for sport
harvest(TPU 2014).
Lake Cushman has been designated Critical habitat, and the site provides rearing,
foraging,and migration habitat, so it is expected that adult and/or juvenile Chinook
salmon may be found in the action area.
5.0 Environmental Baseline Conditions
5.1 Action Area
The environmental baseline represents the existing set of conditions,to which the effects
of the proposed action are then added. The environmental baseline is defined as"the past
and present impacts of all Federal, state, and private actions and other human activities in
the action area,the anticipated impacts of all proposed Federal projects in the action area
that have already undergone formal or informal section 7 consultation, and the impact of
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state or private actions which are contemporaneous
CFR 402.02)..The proposed project site is in WRIA 16 (Water Resource Inventory Area),
on Lake Cushman in Mason County. The majority of the fresh and marine waterbodies in
WRIA 16 suffer from water quality issues; however Lake Cushman is not listed on the
state's 2008 Water Quality 303(d)-5 list of impaired waterbodies for any parameters.
The proposed project site is located in an extremely rural neighborhood on a lot with
approximately 215 lineal feet of frontage on Lake Cushman, in an area classified as a
Rural shoreline environment by the Shoreline Master Program of Mason County.
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Skokomish V Hey oad accesses unpaved National Forest roads that access the site. A
single-family esid nce is located on the project site. A small portion of the shoreline in
the neighborh od has been developed with single-family residences that are primarily
utilized as va Lion cabins. The majority of shoreline in the action area is unarmored;
however,ther are properties on the west side of Lake Cushman that support bulkhead,
PRFs, shoreli a access stairs, and other shoreline appurtenances.
Forested land in the vicinity of Lake Cushman has been logged heavily.Erosion impacts
from surface Bows have been particularly damaging in the logged areas above the lake's
west shore.As per P.E. Alan Tahja(Attachment 2),the shoreline at the proposed project
site and on adjacent properties is categorized as a hazard area. There are also hazard areas
on steep slopes to the west of the site.
Before the completion of two dams in 1926 and 1930,Lake Cushman was a natural
oligotrophic lake with a mean depth of 200 feet.Now Lake Cushman is 4,010-acre water
body in the Olympic National Forest,having been altered in size to accommodate the
hydroelectric dams. Because of the dams,water levels in Lake Cushman can fluctuate up
to 21 meters (69 feet),with peak levels occurring during summer and minimum levels
during winter. The magnitude of these fluctuations results in periodic inundation of 12
hectares(30 acres)of land surrounding the inlet to the reservoir,resulting in high water
temperatures in the shallow waters of the inlet during the summer months (Brenkman
1998). Currently,the reservoir inundates 17.2 kilometers(10.7 miles)of river, including
areas of the original Lake Cushman (Brenkman 1998).
5.2 Proposed'Project Area
A field investigation was conducted in March of 2015. The project area was surveyed
visually on foot. The weather was sunny,the wind calm,and the temperature around
fifty-five degrees Fahrenheit.
The proposed project site is located on a small,developed waterfront lot on the west side
of Lake Cushman. The existing SFR is located approximately 130 horizontal feet and 70
vertical feet ftom the shoreline. Between the residence and the shoreline,the property is
heavily vegetated with native species. The shoreline bank at the site is approximately 20
feet in heightand vertical along the lower half(Attachment 10).The bank is eroding,
resulting in loss of trees and other vegetation. A small mass wasting event on the south
end of the property deposited a sizeable chunk of the bank into the lake (Attachment 11).
The substrate in lake's littoral zone,which is the near shore area where light penetrates to
the bottom,consists primarily of sand, gravel,and cobble. The slope along the littoral
zone is extremely steep and unstable(to walk on).No macrophytes or fish were observed.
The following native species were observed at the site: Douglas-fir(Pseudotsuga
menziesii),western hemlock(Tsuga heterophylla), Western red cedar(Thua plicata),
Red alder(alnus rubra), bigleaf maple(Ater macrophyllum),willow(Salix spp.), vine
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maple (Acer ircinaturm), salal (Gaultheria shallon), Oregon-grape(Berberis nervosa),
sword fern (P' lysti�hum munitum), and licorice fern (Polypodium glycyrrhiza).
The following non-native, invasive species was observed: English holly(Ilex
aquifolium).
6.0 Effects of the Action
6.1 Direct Effects
Direct effects to the shoreline include: 1)Loss of benthic habitat from the installation of
six pier posts, four steel pilings, and a fifty-foot bulkhead. 2) Creation of shade from the
replacement pier and overwater stair section. 3) Contamination to Lake Cushman from
the leaching of wood preservatives. 4)Loss of native vegetation. 5)Alteration of aquatic-
terrestrial connectivity
1) The footprint of the pier posts,pilings,and bulkhead are expected to have an
insignificant impact on benthic habitat. Each pier post,piling, and I-beam (with a
concrete base)will occupy approx. seven sf of benthic habitat, so all the pier posts,
pilings,and I-beams will occupy 133 square feet. However,the area of the pier posts and
steel piles(approx. 0.34 sf for each eight inch steel pile and 0.25 sf for each pier post,
totaling 2.9 so and bulkhead footprint(approx. 75 sf)will constitute the only lost surface
area(approx. 77.9 sf),as the concrete bases for each pier post,piling, and I-beam will be
covered by lakebed substrate. The approx. 77.9 sf will be offset by 115 sf of the lakebed
that will no longer have the 5' x 23' float resting on it(lakebed) during the low water
season.
Due to the seasonal fluctuations of the lake's water level, it is probable that benthic
species do not thrive in the nearshore areas of the lake that lack permanent water.No
empirical evidence'was found to document if both terrestrial and aquatic species utilize
the upper shoreline habitat, or if it has been too altered to support normal concentrations
of either species. Therefore, it is impossible to ascertain the degree of benefit to benthic
habitat from the float landing cradle.
2)Another direct effect is the creation of shade from the replacement pier, float landing
cradle, and o�erwater section of the shoreline access stairs. Overwater structures produce
a reduction in light to the underlying aquatic environment by creating a light/dark
boundary that may give piscivorous species an advantage over their prey. The use of
over-water structures in western Washington waters by bass, a common, non-native
predator of juvenile salmonids, has been documented by several authors. Largemouth
bass in Lake Washington prefer areas of heavy log and brush cover over other habitat
types; however,they are commonly found under docks in early spring and are thought to
be present until late summer(Stein 1970). Substrate type typically determines the
acceptability of an area for bass spawning,but adjacent cover and structural complexity
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are also neces ary For protection while the fish are concentrated in shallow water(Stein
1970; Cooper nd Crowder 1979;Helfman 1981b; Pflug and Pauley 1984). The substrate
type in the vic nity�f the proposed project's overwater structures is gravel, cobble, and
rock. Largemouth ass prefer moderate to dense vegetation and silt or sand substrate, and
nests are cons ructejd at depths from 0.6 to 1.5 meters, in vegetated areas with soft
sediment or g avel substrate on moderate to steep slopes(Pflug 1981). The project site
possesses ste slopes but an insignificant amount of silt/sand substrate, so it is doubtful
that the proposed overwater replacement structures will increase the concentration of bass
at the site or the occurrence of juvenile salmonid predation by bass.
Data suggests°that other fish species, including salmonids, are also attracted to the shade
produced by aver-water structures, so it is possible that adult salmonids could prey on
juveniles at the site. However,researchers have indicated that structural complexity can
moderate predator-prey interactions by providing more refuges for prey species as well as
reducing the fbraging efficiency of the predator(Cooper and Crowder 1979). This
moderation may apply to naturally occurring structural habitat complexity, as well as
habitat complexity due to the presence of docks,piers,boathouses and associated pilings
(WDFW, WDOE, WSDOT 2001).
Shade can also affect migrating salmonids. It is not known whether over-water structures
disrupt the migration of salmonids in lakes.Numerous studies suggest that docks,piers,
and floats attract fish,and that the attraction of fish is linked to shade produced by the
object not tactile stimulus. While the effects of shade on migrating juvenile salmonids in
lakes is unknown, it is also unclear in marine waters, and there is no empirical evidence
of mortality. The significance of predation to migrating populations has never been
empirically assessed(Simenstad et al. 1999).No studies have examined mortality due to
predation much less that mortality is attributable to overwater structures(Nightingale &
Simenstad 2001).
In addition, shade can detrimentally impact aquatic vegetation. The project site supports
no existing macrophyte vegetation and has no potential to support macrophyte vegetation,
due to the lake's(anthropogenic) seasonal water fluctuations. In addition, White (1975)
determined that phytoplankton primary production is not significantly reduced by narrow
residential piers,due to the presence of more optimal light conditions than found in
surface waters,where light intensities are higher than those in which algae thrive.
In conclusion, shade created by the proposed project is expected to have discountable and
insignificant direct effects on ESA listed salmonids or other species that may be in the
action area.
3)The leaching of wood preservatives is a common contaminant-related issue with the
construction of shoreline SFR appurtenances.ACZA pressure treated wood,which is
more prevalent on the west coast because it effectively treats Douglas fir, contains
copper, zinc,chromium, and arsenic. The main active ingredient of concern for effects to
fish is copper. Environmentally realistic concentrations of free copper are noted to impact
the resistance of fishes to disease, cause hyperactivity, impair respiration,disrupt
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osmoregulati or impair olfactory performance(NOAA 2009). The majority of projects
proposing to 01'se treated wood are smaller than the 100 piling size which predicts
potentially pr ble atic water column concentrations of copper at current velocities of 1
cm/sec or less(NOAA 2009). Also,ACZA leaching rates were very low in fresh water
within ten dayof installation(Brooks 1995,NMFS 1998,Hutton& Samis 2000).
A boardwalk 'tudy'(FPL 2000)was conducted in Oregon on a 1,800 foot long boardwalk,
constructed in a wetland area from three different copper treated products,to evaluate the
product's environmental effects. The environment was slow moving freshwater,with fine
grained sediments and heavy rainfall (NOAA 2009). A localized pattern of distribution
indicated that the majority of leached copper was bound to suspended materials that
settled into the sediments (NOAA 2009). Monitoring of leaching found that the greatest
amount leached during initial rainfall (NOAA 2009). Four invertebrate sampling events
were conducted at the AZCA site over a one year period to detect potential adverse
effects. Resul;s did not show a significant reduction in habitat quality, and no taxa were
extirpated from the study area, despite elevated concentrations of copper near the
boardwalk(NOAA 2009).
It is unlikely that leaching from treated wood will have a noticeable impact on aquatic
life in Lake Cushman at the proposed project site, given the following: a)Pressure treated
wood that will be used in the proposed project will only be directly exposed to the waters
of Lake Cushman for approx. six months each year,and a significant proportion(of the
project's pressure treated wood)will never be in-water. Rain that falls on all treated wood
utilized in the proposed project will drain directly into Lake Cushman, causing an
unknown level of water and sediment contamination; however,because the lake's water
level will be low during construction, it is probable (assuming normal winter/spring
frequent precipitation)that the greatest concentration of leached contaminants will be
bound to sediments in the substrate before the lake's waters are raised. b) The project is
significantly smaller than the 100 piling size which predicts potentially problematic water
column concentrations of copper at current velocities of 1 cm/sec or less. c)All pressure
treated wood used in the proposed project shall be sufficiently cured to minimize
leaching of contaminants into the water.
4)Another direct effect is the loss of vegetation directly landward of the bulkhead, due to
the presence of the bulkhead. Minimal vegetation will be disturbed as a result of project
construction.No vegetation will be removed. Following construction,native vegetation
will be planted immediately landward of the bulkhead's face(see Conservation
Measures). 1
5) Shoreline�rmoring modifies the natural transition between terrestrial and aquatic
ecosystems. This can affect movement of materials and organisms between systems,
reduce the quality of riparian functions, and introduce discontinuities to this narrow
ecotone and ecological corridor(WDFW 2014). Structures also tend to result in
alterations to the pattern of natural drainage to the beach(WDFW 2014).
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The shoreline bank,at the site has a vertical face near the toe and is extremely unstable. It
is unlikely tha wildlife is accessing Lake Cushman at the proposed project site. The bank
at the site is a sour a of vegetation and sediments; however, Lake Cushman was enlarged
to support a h droeectric dam, so the addition of sediments and small/large woody debris
is counterproductive. The lake already contains a significant amount of large woody
debris in the form of conifer stumps.
Drainage at the site has already been significantly altered by heavy logging on steep
slopes to the vest. The bulkhead will be drilled with weep holes for drainage. In addition,
a wood bulkhead is,not impervious to water.
Temporary,Direct Effects
Temporary direct effects caused by the proposed project include: 1) Turbidity and
sedimentation in Lake Cushman. 2)Noise. 3) Water pollution from incidental release of
fuel, oil, or other contaminants.
1)Disturbed substrate from the installation of the replacement pier posts,pilings, and
I-beams may result in increased turbidity and sedimentation.As previously
discussed,BMPs will be strictly adhered to during construction in order to
maintain the present water quality of Lake Cushman and prevent runoff and
pollution. In addition,the proposed project will take place when the water level in
the lake is much lower than the OHWM(738'), so it is probable that rainfall will
slowly disperse any disturbed substrate before it comes into direct contact with
the lake's waters. Therefore, it is expected that turbidity and sedimentation will be
minimal.
2) The main source of construction noise will be from the sawing of lumber for the
bulkhead,replacement pier, and shoreline access stairs.Noise will be intermittent
and is expected to be a maximum of 79 dBA at 50 feet.For the protection of
marbled murrelets and Northern spotted owls that may be nesting in the action
area,project activities will occur between two hours after sunrise and two hours
before sunset and suitable nesting habitat will not be removed.No native
vegetation will be removed. The contractor will schedule the proposed project
construction to occur between Oct. 1st and Feb. 28th,when murrelets and spotted
owls are no nesting,providing Lake Cushman's low water season runs thru April
and is of cit short by lack of winter snowfall.
3) Potential water pollution from accidental release of fuel, oil, or other
contaninants is another possible temporary direct effect.As previously discussed,
Spill Prevention Control measures and BMPs shall be implemented during the
proposed project.
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6.2 Prima Constituent Elements
PRIMARY CONSTITUENT ELEMENTS
In order to pr erly analyze the effects on designated critical habitat, a logical framework
must be utiliz d. In:determining what areas are critical habitat, agency regulations require
the NMFS to ocus on the principal biological or physical constituent elements that are
essential to the conservation of the species. The regulations identify Primary Constituent
elements (PCEs)as including,but not limited to: "roost sites,nesting grounds, spawning
sites, feeding sites,seasonal wetland or dryland,water quality or quantity, host species or
plant pollinator, geological formation,vegetation type,tide, and specific soil types (69
FR 71888)." In 2003 NMFS biologists developed a list of PCEs specific to salmon,based
on a decision matrix (NMFS, 1996)that describes general parameters and characteristics
of most of the essential features under consideration when critical habitat is designated.
There are six specific types of sites essential to support one or more life stages of an ESU
(sites for spawning, rearing, migration, and foraging). Each site names physical or
biological features(PCEs) essential to the conservation of salmonids. In 2010,USFWS
biologists developed a list of PCEs specific to bull trout,based on a decision matrix
(NMFS, 1996)that describes general parameters and characteristics of most of the
essential features under consideration when critical habitat is designated. Lakes and
reservoirs figure prominently in meeting the life-cycle requirements of adfluvial bull
trout. Lake Cushman is designated critical habitat for the bull trout and the Chinook
salmon;therefore,the direct effects on the designated critical habitat of bull trout and
Chinook salmon have been analyzed using the appropriate PCEs for the nearshore
lacustrine environment.
BULL TROUT PCEs:
Water temperatures that support bull trout use. Bull trout have been documented in
streams with temperatures from 32 to 72 degrees F but are found more frequently in
temperatures ranging from 36 to 59 degrees F--the project will have no direct effect on
water temperatures that support bull trout use.
Migratory corridors with minimal physical, biological, or water quality impediments
between spawning, rearing, overwintering, and foraging habitats, including
intermittent or seasonal barriers induced by high water temperatures or low flows—
the project will have no direct effect on migratory corridors that support bull trout use.
Passage will of be altered during construction as no construction will occur unless the
waters of L Cushman are low.
An abundant' ood base including terrestrial organisms of riparian origin, and aquatic
macroinverte'5rate, the project is expected to have a minimal direct effect on an
abundant foo I bas for bull trout. Construction will take place when the lake's waters are
lowered. The fact t iat the existing float will no longer rest on the lake's bottom during
the low water season,may result in a small increase in benthic prey species at the site.
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Permanent w ter sufficient quantity and quality such that normal reproduction,
growth, and s'irvivol are not inhibited—the project is expected to have a minimal direct
effect on wate quality. Project construction is unlikely to cause temporary turbidity or
sedimentation' and the treated lumber that will be utilized in the proposed project is not
expected to a erse�ly affect the water quality of Lake Cushman in the action area, if
proposed B s are adhered to.
CHINOOK SALMON PCEs:
Unobstructed passage—passage will not be altered during construction as no
construction will occur unless the waters of Lake Cushman are low. The bulkhead will be
flat-faced with no refuge habitat for migrating juveniles, but the substrate along the
shoreline includes numerous large cobble and rock.
Water Quality project construction is unlikely to cause temporary turbidity or
sedimentation. The treated lumber that will be utilized in the proposed project is not
expected to adversely affect the water quality of Lake Cushman in the action area, if
proposed BMhs are adhered to.
Water Quant4 the project will have no effect on water quantity.
Forage the fact that the existing float will no longer rest on the lake's bottom during
the low water season,may result in a small increase in benthic prey species at the site.
Natural Cover temporary natural cover will be lost, as the bulkhead will diminish the
influx of native vegetation; however, it is expected to preserve existing large trees along
the shoreline at the site that will continue to contribute branches and other detrital matter
(to the lake)that provide temporary cover.
6.3 Direct'Effects to ESA Listed Species
The direct effect from the proposed project to other ESA listed species that are likely to
be found in the action area have been analyzed as follows:
NORTHERN SPOTTED OWL
The west side of Lake Cushman is sparsely developed and has few year round human
residents;therefore, it is possible that Northern spotted owls may be found in the action
area of the proposed project site. For the protection of Northern spotted owls that may be
nesting in the action area,project activities will occur between two hours after sunrise
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and two hourIT
beforeset,and no native vegetation will be removed. The contractor
will scheduleproposed project construction to occur between Oct. I't and Feb. 28th,
when murreled owls are not nesting,providing Lake Cushman's low water
season runs td is not cut short by lack of winter snowfall.
MARBLED
The primary threats to marbled murrelet from anthropogenic activities include loss of
nesting habitat, gill.-net fishing operations, oil spills,and marine pollution. Previously
noted 13MPs and Spill Prevention Control Measures will be adhered to during project
construction to protect the water quality of Lake Cushman. For the protection of Marbled
Murrelts that may be nesting in the action area,project activities will occur between two
hours after sunrise and two hours before sunset,and no native vegetation will be
removed.The contractor will schedule the proposed project construction to occur
between Oct. l"and Feb. 28th,when murrelets and spotted owls are not nesting,
providing Lake Cushman's low water season runs thru April and is not cut short by lack
of winter snowfall.
6.4 Indirect Effects
Indirect effects are those effects that are caused by or will result from the proposed action
and are later in time, but are still reasonably certain to occur(50 CFR 402.02). Possible
indirect effects from the proposed project include: 1)The loss of shoreline aquatic
vegetation. 2)Potential increased motorized boat presence in the area. 3)Exacerbation of
passive erosion to the shoreline.4)A reduction in the accumulation of large drift logs on
the beach.
1) The proposed replacement overwater structures will cause a reduction in light to the
underlying aquatic environment,which can have significant impacts on the health and
productivity of both native and non-native macrophytes and algae. Macrophytes and
algae are the foundation for most freshwater food webs and their presence or absence
affects many higher trophic levels(NMFS 2004). It is expected that the impact of the
lake's fluctuating water level on littoral productivity will overshadow the impacts of
shading from the PRF at the proposed project site.As previously discussed, White(1975)
determined that phytoplankton primary production is not significantly reduced by narrow
residential piers, due to the presence of more optimal light conditions than found in
surface waters where light intensities are higher than those in which algae thrive.
2)The pier, ramp, and float may result in an increased motorized boat presence in the
area. Fuel spills from powerboats can contaminate water quality and potentially affect
listed salmonids directly or indirectly through their prey source(NMFS 2005).
Powerboats also create amplified wave action that can erode the shoreline, and prop
scouring can erode'benthic habitat, although benthic habitat in the littoral zone is already
significantly marginalized by the lake's fluctuating water levels. Powerboats also provide
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some oxygena Lion f surface waters, although the extent is probably negligible at best.
Overall,the indirect effects of powerboat usage on Lake Cushman is likely insignificant
due to the lak l''s large size,the small number of boats that access the remote lake,and the
short boating eason (primarily May thru September).
3) When waves reflect off shoreline armoring structures,particularly concrete or other
types of flat-f4ced bulkheads,they can cause scouring and hardening of the substrate and
steepening of the beach. The sediment in front of a bulkhead will gradually become
coarser as wave action and littoral drift removes the finer sediment and there is no
sediment available for replenishment because it is impounded behind the bulkhead
(Macdonald et al. 1994). Hard-armored bulkheads cut off sediment that was once
available to feed the beach,thus adversely affecting natural beach-forming processes.
The shoreline at the site is already unnaturally steep due to the lake's manmade origin.
Accordingly,;he steepness has caused significant scouring and erosion,as there is no
shallow foreshore to diminish the energy from incoming wind waves.Any beach feeding
sediments are carried away to deeper water. The proposed bulkhead may slightly increase
scouring of the beach; However,the beach is already significantly scoured. The bulkhead
will alleviate mass wasting of the bank at the site and protect existing shoreline native
vegetation(from eventually ending up in the lake). While the movement of sediments and
vegetation are natural processes Lake Cushman is not a natural lake (as previously
discussed). Therefore,vegetation at the site is expected to provide greater habitat value
growing on than bank than not. In addition,proposed mitigation plantings are expected to
grow and provide shade, detrital matter, and insect prey to the lake.
4) Shoreline armoring can also limit the accumulation of large drift logs on the beach, as
large woody debris is less likely to accumulate on beaches that have steepened due to the
presence of a bulkhead(Macdonald et al. 1994). Large woody debris(LWD)provide
detrital input, food sources, and potential refuge for migrating juvenile salmon. Due to
the large number of power boats that utilize the lake in the vicinity of the proposed
project site, it is not safe to recommend anchoring LWD to the beach.Nor is it allowed
by Tacoma Power. In addition,there are a significant number of existing stumps along
the lake's shoreline and deeper.
6.5 Primary Constituent Elements
PRIMARY CONSTITUENT ELEMENTS
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The indirect a ects,on the designated critical habitat of bull trout and Puget Sound
Chinook have been analyzed using the appropriate PCEs for the nearshore fluvial
environment.
BULL TROUt PCEs:
Water temperatures that support bull trout use. Bull trout have been documented in
streams with temperatures from 32 to 72 degrees F but are found more frequently in
temperatures ranging from 36 to 59 degrees F--the project will have no indirect effect
on water temperatures that support bull trout use.
Migratory corridors with minimal physical, biological, or water quality impediments
between spawning,:rearing, overwintering, and foraging habitats, including
intermittent or seasonal barriers induced by high water temperatures or low flows—
increased motorized boat usage may prompt bull trout to avoid the project area.
An abundant food base including terrestrial organisms of riparian origin, aquatic
macroinvertebrates,and forage fish--Proposed native plantings are expected to provide
overhanging vegetation that support bull trout insect prey species.
Permanent water of sufficient quantity and quality such that normal reproduction,
growth, and survival are not inhibited—the project will have no indirect effect on the
water quantity and a negligible effect on quality,providing proposed BMPs are adhered
to.
CHINOOK SALMON PCEs:
Unobstructed passage—increased motorized boat usage may prompt Chinook salmon to
avoid the project area.
Water Quality—the project will have no indirect effect on the water quantity and a
negligible effect on quality,providing proposed BMPs are adhered to.
Water Quantity—the project will have no indirect effect on water quantity.
Forage proposed]native plantings will be expected to provide overhanging vegetation
that support(rhino k insect prey species.
Natural Cove p oposed native plantings will be expected provide overhanging
vegetation that creates filtered shade.
6.6 Indire t Effects to ESA Listed Species
The indirect effects from the project to other ESA listed species that are likely
proposed p J
to be found in the action area have been analyzed as follows:
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NORTHERN POTTED OWL &MARBLED MURRELET
While it is unl:kelytthat either species would nest in trees that are located in a rural
neighborhood albeit,a sparsely populated one,the proposed project may result in
increased recreational usage at the site, which could prompt both species to nest
elsewhere.
6.7 Interrelated/Interdependent Effects
Interrelated and interdependent effects are described as the effects of the action under
consultation analyzed together with the effects of other activities that are interrelated to,
or interdependent with,that action. An interrelated activity is an activity that is part of
the proposed action and depends on the proposed action for its justification. An
interdependent activity is an activity that has no independent utility apart from the action
under consultation(FWS &NMFS 1998). It is possible that the applicant's will purchase
a motorized boat that they would not otherwise purchase without an improved pier, ramp,
and float,but it is also possible that the applicant's already own a motorized boat or will
not buy one.
6.8 Primary Constituent Elements
BULL TROUT PCBs:
Water temperatures that support bull trout use. Bull trout have been documented in
streams with temperatures from 32 to 72 degrees F but are found more frequently in
temperatures'ranging from 36 to 59 degrees F--the project will have no interrelated or
interdependent effects on water temperatures that support bull trout use.
Migratory corridors with minimal physical, biological, or water quality impediments
between spawning, rearing, overwintering, and foraging habitats, including
intermittent or seasonal barriers induced by high water temperatures or low flows the
project will have no interrelated or interdependent effects on migratory corridors that
support bull trout use.
An abundant food base including terrestrial organisms of riparian origin, aquatic
macroin vertebrates, and forage fish--the project will have no interrelated or
interdependent effects on the bull trout's food base.
Permanent water of sufficient quantity and quality such that normal reproduction,
growth, and survival are not inhibited—the project will have no interrelated or
interdependent effects on water supply or quality.
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CHINOOK SALMON PCEs:
Unobstructed!passage—the project will have no interrelated or interdependent effects on
unobstructed 0assage.
Water Quality--the,project will have no interrelated or interdependent effects on
unobstructed passage.
Water Quantity—the project will have no interrelated or interdependent effects on water
quantity.
Forage—the project will have no interrelated or interdependent effects on water quantity.
Natural Cover--the project will have no interrelated or interdependent effects on natural cover.
6.9 Cumulative Effects
Cumulative effects are defined as"those effects of future state or private activities,not
involving Federal activities,that are reasonably certain to occur within the action area of
the action subject to consultation" (50 CFR 402.02). Cumulative impacts are difficult to
access. Continued growth and urbanization is likely to detrimentally impact fish and
wildlife resources. Global warming could raise the water level of Puget Sound, leaving
many waterfront properties underwater. Global warming could also result in warmer
water temperatures;to the detriment of species such as bull trout. Additionally, over-
fishing may deplete stocks of salmon, even as restoration of habitat in the watershed
furthers their likelihood of survival.
7.0 Conclusion
7.1 Take Analysis
Section 9 of the ESA prohibits take of endangered or threatened species, "take"being
defined in Section 3 as to harass,harm,pursue,hunt, shoot,wound,trap,capture, or
collect listed species,or attempt to engage in any such conduct. "Harm" is further defined
as a significant habitat modification or degradation that actually kills or injures listed
species by"significantly impairing behavioral patterns such as breeding, spawning,
rearing, migrating, feeding, and sheltering" (50 CFR 222.102). "Harass" is further
defined as an intentional or negligent act which creates the likelihood of injury to wildlife
by annoying it to such an extent as to significantly disrupt normal behavior patterns
which include,but are not limited to,breeding, feeding, or sheltering(50 CFR 17.3). In
regards to the proposed project and the existing development activities, it is extremely
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unlikely that any"take"will occur. Previously listed conservation measures will further
insure the like ih000 that no"take"will occur.
7.2 Deter�fination of Effect
A determination of May affect, not likely to adversely affect is the appropriate conclusion
when effects do the species or their critical habitat are expected to be beneficial,
discountable, or insignificant. After reviewing the appropriate data and survey
information, I have,concluded that the proposed project will have an insignificant impact
on the previously discussed Endangered or Threatened species if the previously discussed
conservation measures are implemented. In my most honest and professional opinion,
while the proposed project may impact individual Endangered or Threatened species in
the project area, it is not likely to adversely affect or jeopardize the continued existence
of those species or their designated Critical Habitat. The determination of effect for each
of the listed species is:
1. Bull trout and their designated Critical Habitat May affect, not likely to
adversely affect.
2. Chinook salmon--May affect, not likely to adversely affect.
3. Marbled murrelet—May affect, not likely to adversely affect.
4. Northern spotted owl—May affect, not likely to adversely affect.
5. Streaked horned lark---No effect.
6. Yellow-billed cuckoo—No effect.
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8.0 Menaces
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Essential Fish Habit Assessment
Essential Fish Habitat Assessment
A. Background
The Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act was signed into law on April
13, 1976. Under provisions of the Act, eight Regional Fishery Management Councils
were established to'prepare FMP's in conformance with national standards published in
50 CFR Part 600.305-340. The Magnuson Act was renamed the Magnuson-Stevens Act
in a 1996 apptoprialtions bill. On October 11, 1996,the Sustainable Fisheries Act,which
amended the Magnuson-Stevens Act, was signed into law. Provisions included a mandate
that the Councils amend each IMP to include a description of Essential Fish Habitat,
including adverse impacts on EFH and conservation measures to protect EFH. Essential
Fish Habitat is defined as those waters and substrate necessary to fish for spawning,
breeding, feeding, or growth to maturity.
The Pacific Fisheries Management Council has designated EFH for federally-managed
species on the Pacific West Coast, including 82 species of groundfish, 5 coastal pelagic
species, and 3 species of salmon. The following species may occur in Lake Cushman
during some period of their life history: Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
and Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch).
B. Essential Fish Habitat
The designated EFH for Pacific salmon species is identified using U.S. Geological
Survey(USGS) hydrologic units as well as habitat association tables and life history
descriptions of each life stage(PFMC 1999). The EFH for the Pacific coast salmon
fishery is defined as those waters and substrate necessary for salmon production needed
to support a long-term sustainable salmon fishery and salmon contributions to a healthy
ecosystem (WSDOT 2014). To achieve that level of production, EFH must include all
those streams., lakes,ponds,wetlands, and other currently viable water bodies and most
of the habitathistorically accessible to salmon in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and
California(WSDOT 2014). This does not include habitats above the impassible barriers
identified by the Pacific Fishery Management Council Fishery Management Plan(PFMC
1999).
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C. Proposed Action
The proposed project is the construction of a new bulkhead and a float cradle, and
replacement s oreline access stairs and a pier on Lake Cushman.
D. Effects f the Proposed Action
The effects of!the proposed project on designated EFH are expected to be comparable to
the effects described in the attached BE.
E. Conservation Measures
The conservation measures and BMPs discussed in the attached BE will be implemented
to minimize any adverse effects to Essential Fish Habitat.
F. Conclusion
The proposed project is likely to have no significant impact on designated EFH for
Pacific salmon.
G. References
NOAA,2006. Final environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for
Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions;Essential Fish Habitat. Internet report. Website:
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/efh/finalenvironmentalassessmentandfindingofno.htm
PFMC (Pacific Fishery Management Council), 1999. Fisheries Management Plans for
groundfish, coastal pelagic fish, and Pacific salmon. Internet reports. Website:
www.pcouncil.org/
Washington State Department of Transportation. 2014.BA Preparation for
Transportation Projects—Advanced Training Manual,Chapter 16—Version 4-02-2014.
Internet report. http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/NR/rdonlyres/Al F85352-90EO-457B-9A8C-
B5103EO97F,AEIOBA manualpart2.pdf
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