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SHX2014-00043 Dock SEPA2014-00071 Determination - SHX Application - 12/9/2014
------------------------- ---RECEIVED I Date received: ; a� WASHINGTON STATE US Engineero DEC 0 9 2014 Seattle District I I Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Agencyreferer42c Application (DARPA) Form',2 ; T xParcel#(s): `tp33t ..5"o • o2.ai2 USE BLACK OR BLUE INK TO ENTER ANSWERS IN THE WHITE SPACES BELOW. , , --------------------------------- , , I Part 1—Project Identification 1. Project Name (A name for your project that you create. Examples: Smith's Dock or Seabrook Lane Development) heel ] 1 S c-k Part 2—Applicant The person and/or organization responsible for the project. help] 2a. Name (Last, First, Middle) l_`vA T ► \ J 0ark 2b. Organization(If applicable) 2c. Mailing Address (Street or PO Box) A�R_ �)W 2d. City, State, Zip 2e. Phone(1) 2f. Phone(2) 2 . Fax 2h. E-mail 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 http://www nws usace armv mil/Missions/CivilWorks/Regulatory/PermitGuidebook/EndangeredSpecies aspx. • 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. 2To access an online JARPA form with[help]screens,go to hftp://www.epermitting.wa.gov/site/alias resourcecenter/iarpa iaroa form/9984/iarpa form aspx. For other help,contact the Governor's Office of Regulatory Assistance at 1-800-917-0043 or helpCcDora.wa.gov. JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 1 of 14 s . 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.) [help] 3a. Name (Last, First, Middle) , a 3b. Organization (If applicable) 3c. Mailing Address (Street or PO Box) 3d. City, State, Zip 3e. Phone(1) 3f. Phone(2) 3 . Fax 3h. E-mail 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. [help] [I Same as applicant. (Skip to Part 5.) ❑ Repair or maintenance activities on existing rights-of-way or 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) 41b. Organization (if applicable) 4c. Mailing Address (Street or PO Box) 4d. City, State, Zip 4e. Phone(1) 4f. Phone(2) 4 Fax 4h. E-mail JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 2 of 14 Part 5—Project Location(s) Identifying information about the property or properties where the project will occur. fhelpi ❑ There are multiple project locations (e.g. linear projects). Complete the section below and use JARPA Attachment B for each additional project location. 5a. Indicate the type of ownership of the property. (Check all that apply.) [help] 9 Private ❑ Federal [Publicly owned (state, county, city, special districts like schools, ports, etc.) ❑ Tribal ❑ Department of Natural Resources (DNR)— managed aquatic lands (Complete JARPA Attachment E) 5b. Street Address (Cannot be a PO Box. If there is no address, provide other location information in 5p.) [help] 5c. City, State, Zip(If the project is not in a city or town, provide the name of the nearest city or town.) h[ elp] 5d. County [help] Ma50V,\ 5e. Provide the section, township, and range for the project location. h[ eip] '/4 Section Section Township Range AVI �3© �3// � h/ 5f. Provide the latitude and longitude of the project location. hf eV • Example:47.03922 N lat./-122.89142 W long. (Use decimal degrees-NAD 83) �1 �-_ 2--b 0 �J. 1 ck- -, a-s . I Li 2 3 W ` 5g. List the tax parcel number(s) for the project location. [help] • The local county assessor's office can provide this information. 1�-L--j�- i 5Do2 �-� 5h. Contact information for all adjoining property owners. (If you need more space, use JARPA Attachment C.) [help] Name Mailing Address Tax Parcel # (if known) yv Y ow r\ JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 3 of 14 5i. List all wetlands on or adjacent to the project location. [help] k) iA 5j. List all waterbodies (other than wetlands) on or adjacent to the project location. [help] 5k. Is any part of the project area within a 100-year floodplain? [Lei ] ❑ Yes ❑ No on't know 51. Briefly describe the vegetation and habitat conditions on the property. [help] Lak-e k-ml Lek wiN � P:ktckk ww �tkr'y' \J Y y\ 5m. Describe how the property is currently used. [help] � �3 c ofrlevx'f v4ed GS awi �y Cab�.n uh ( l6 �► 'rntl2 0,5 S U(I ' 5n. Describe how the adjacent properties are currently used. [Lei ] aA)aavi a(o_ 0�'eCk 0,S �ZWA\k� /qat6V61A 64�'AS a� ILA6(. 5o. Describe the structures (above and below ground) on the property, including their purpose(s) and current condition. [hep] --kInpc V� cASt> a \,iAlhv"s-e t C1evie.re-4a- Shed. S e(YJ c kv"�"�ZLwd. 5p. Provide driving directions from the closest highway to the project location, and attach a map. h[ elp] v kLo 0 9_,d Y V-6a at®`0 � V5A VD -L � JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 4 of 14 Part 6—Project Description 6a. Briefly summarize the overall project. You can provide more detail in 6b. [help] k vlciA ��� �taa oh 0o r l o-I 6b. Describe the purpose of the project and why you want or need to perform it. fheipj I?D�< k Vn tk_ CtUS5 Ab WAT -up, e,vv J k� Q-0 ck Cowl/kIA0 IDA M 6c. Indicate the project cat ory. (Check all that apply) [help] ❑ Commercial Residential ❑ Institutional ❑ Transportation ❑ Recreational ❑ Maintenance ❑ Environmental Enhancement 6d. Indicate the major elements of your project. (Check all that apply) [help] ❑ 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 Measurement Device ❑ Boat Lift Dock/ Pier ❑ Marina/ Moorage ❑ Bridge ❑ Dredging ❑ Mining El Stairs ❑ Bulkhead ElStormwater facility ❑ Fence ❑ Outfall Structure ❑ BuoyEl Swimming Pool El Terminal ❑ Piling/Dolphin ❑ Channel Modification ❑ Fishway ElRaft ❑ Utility Line ❑ Other: JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 5 of 14 6e. Describe how you plan to construct each project element checked in 6d. Include specific construction methods and equipment to be used. hel • Identify where each element will occur in relation to the nearest waterbody. • Indicate which activities are within the 100-year floodplain. a T(jquk at) Uu" 46 (ct Uj Qk mp CO M Ob( 'tb (Z5 I LAUD 6f. What are the anticipated start and end dates for project construction? (MonthNear) [help] • If the project will be constructed in phases or stages, use JARPA Attachment D to list the start and end dates of each phase or stage. Start date: 611 End date: Mk4 ❑ See JARPA Attachment D 6g. Fair market value of the project, including materials, labor, machine rentals, etc. hel C /D, 000 6h. Will any portion of the project receive federal funding? help] • If yes, list each agency providing funds. ❑ Yes 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.)[help] 7a. Describe how the project has been designed to avoid and minimize adverse impacts to wetlands. [help] ❑ Not applicable nL 7b. Will the project impact wetlands? [help] ❑ Yes No EJ Don't know JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 6 of 14 7c. Will the project impact wetland buffers? [hell ❑ Yes 21 No ❑ Don't know 7d. Has a wetland delineation report been prepared? h[ ] • If Yes, submit the report, including data sheets, with the JARPA package. ❑ Yes PQ No 7e. Have the wetlands been rated using the Western Washington or Eastern Washington Wetland Rating System? [help] • If Yes, submit the wetland rating 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? [hell ] • If Yes, submit the plan with the JARPA package and answer 7g. • If No,or Not applicable, explain 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 plan. [help] 7h. Use the table below to list the type and rating of each wetland impacted, the extent and duration of the impact, and the type and amount of mitigation proposed. Or if you are submitting a mitigation plan with a similar table, you can state (below)where we can find this information in the plan. he[ el ] Activity (fill, Wetland Wetland Impact Duration Proposed Wetland drain, excavate, Name' type and area (sq. of impact3 mitigation mitigation area flood, etc.) rating ft. or type° (sq. ft. or category2 Acres) acres) If no official name for the wetland exists,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 years the wetland will be measurably impacted by the activity.Enter"permanent"if applicable. 'Creation(C), Re-establishment/Rehabilitation(R), Enhancement(E),Preservation(P),Mitigation Bank/In-lieu fee(B) Page number(s) for similar information in the mitigation plan, if available: JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 7 of 14 7L For all filling activities identified in 7h, describe the source and nature of the fill material, the amount in cubic yards that will be used, and how and where it will be placed into the wetland. [hel j 7j. For all excavating activities identified in 7h, describe the excavation method, type and amount of material in cubic yards you will remove, and where the material will be disposed. [helm ' -'D 'e C aVC--�44) 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.) [help] 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 project is designed to avoid and minimize adverse impacts to the aquatic environment. [help] ❑ Not applicable D c.LOm 0,0 b�j'N` `al�'C beJ 'AO f k&O ku"eob�. �?(, W ►�I �.OV15�YUGkd �4 k " VIU OV 14 ►'►T��(`7 `r V,C� 1+� re R4�r l a V6C C�e 0 � � 1 8b. Will your project impact a waterbody or the area around a waterbody? hf esi j Yes ❑ No JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 8 of 14 8c. Have you prepared a mitigation plan to compensate for the project's adverse impacts to non-wetland waterbodies? [help] • If Yes,submit the plan with the JARPA package and answer 8d. • If No,or Not applicable,explain below why a mitigation plan should not be required. ❑ Yes ❑ No Not applicable /1/0 a S Sal Mu pc CL W dl Vie. a-Mkku a �W An c2 lJ k b �CA- �V WAtr \00A� ( UaW cU17VAtkA p �1 rOe,� on�i�4 OUCAC O'Na k4 bed ( Roo( MiA -�W-t fufe pCA* �XA I 5W)Iye We, - 8d. Summarize what the mitigation plan is meant to accomplish. Describe how a watershed approach was used to design the plan. • If you already completed 7g you do not need to restate your answer here. [help] 8e. Summarize impact(s) to each waterbody in the table below. he[ el ] Activity (clear, Waterbody Impact Duration Amount of material Area (sq. ft. or dredge, fill, pile name' location2 of impact3 (cubic yards) to be linear ft.) of drive, etc.) placed in or waterbody removed from directly affected waterbody f La Uv t at,-4W4. 1.9 �are� 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 occur in or 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 years the waterbody will be measurably impacted by the work. Enter"permanent"if applicable. 8f. For all activities identified in 8e, 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. he[ el ] ` W 1%t uo l I be tie JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 9 of 14 8g. For all excavating or dredging activities identified in 8e, describe the method for excavating or dredging, type and amount of material you will remove, and where the material will be disposed. [help) 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 with any government agencies on this project, list them below. [helg] Agency Name Contact Name Phone Most Recent Date of Contact 50�- ' 8 3 k® + r ( ) 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 303(d) List? he[ ei ] • If Yes, list the parameter(s)below. • If you don't know, use Washington Department of Ecology's Water Quality Assessment tools at: httip://www.ecy.wa.gov/proarams/wq/303d/. ❑ Yes No 9c. What U.S. Geological Survey Hydrological Unit Code (HUC) is the project in? h[�el ) • Go to http://cfr)ub.epa.gov/surf/locate/index.cfm to help identify the HUC. 9d. What Water Resource Inventory Area Number(WRIA#) is the project in? h[�eI l • Go to http://www.epy.wa.gov/services/gis/maps/wria/wria.htm to find the WRIA#. JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 10 of 14 9e. Will the in-water construction work comply with the State of Washington water quality standards for turbidity? hel • Go to hftp://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/swqs/criteria.htm]for the standards. [Ves ❑ No ❑ Not applicable 9f. If the project is within the jurisdiction of the Shoreline Management Act, what is the local shoreline environment designation? [help] • If you don't know, contact the local planning department. • For more information, go to: hftp://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/sma/laws rules/173-26/211 designations.html. Ef Rural ❑ Urban ❑ Natural ❑ Aquatic ❑ Conservancy ❑ Other 9g. What is the Washington Department of Natural Resources Water Type? [helpi • Go to http://www dnr wa qov/BusinessPermits/Topics/ForestPracticesApplications/Pages/fp watertypinq aspx 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? [heipl • If No, provide the name of the manual your project is designed to meet. Yes ❑ No Name of manual: 91. Does the project site have known contaminated sediment? h[�el i • If Yes, please describe below. ❑ Yes No 9j. If you know what the property was used for in the past, describe below. [help] 9k. Has a cultural resource (archaeological) survey been performed on the project area? [hell • I Yes, attach it to your JARPA package. Yes KNO _ '�. cv -- 4- tVow L 4\ oo vSSves . JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 11 of 14 91. Name each species listed under the federal Endangered Species Act that occurs in the vicinity of the project area or might be affected by the proposed work. [heel 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. eigel ) � a� a✓ �� �t Tyr-�`' S ���� �w i� . �c so 4 Part 10—SEPA Compliance and Permits Use the resources and checklist below to identify the permits you are applying for. • Online Project Questionnaire at http://apps.ecy.wa.gov/opas/. • Governor's Office of Regulatory Assistance at (800) 917-0043 or help _ora.wa.gov. • For a list of addresses to send your DARPA to, click on agency addresses for completed JARPA. 10a. Compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). (Check all that apply.) [help] • For more information about SEPA, go to www.ecy.wa.aov/programs/sea/sepa/e-review.html. ❑ A copy of the SEPA determination or letter of exemption is included with this application. [VA SEA etermination is pending with tA*0 A (�U,1�(lead agency). The expected decision date is 12 iE W ❑ I am applying for a Fish Habitat Enhancement Exemption. (Check the box below in 1 ob.) h[�el ) ❑ This project Is exempt (choose type of exemption below). ❑ Categorical Exemption. Under what section of the SEPA administrative code (WAC) is it exempt? ❑ Other: ❑ SEPA is pre-empted by federal law. JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 12 of 14 101b. Indicate the permits you are applying for. (Check all that apply.) h[ elp] LOCAL GOVERNMENT Local Government Shoreline permits: ❑ Substantial Development ❑ Conditional Use ❑ Variance XShoreline Exemption Type (explain): Other city/county permits: � era"�rP v`x�er - Floodplain Development Permit Critical Areas Ordinance STATE GOVERNMENT Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: H//ydraulic Project Approval (HPA) ❑ Fish Habitat Enhancement Exemption —Attach Exemption Form Effective July 10, 2012, 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: ❑$150 check enclosed. (Check# ) Attach check made payable to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. ❑Charge to billing account under agreement with WDFW. (Agreement# ) ❑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.) ❑ 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 DARPA Attachment E and submit a check for$25 payable to the Washington Department of Natural Resources. Do not send cash. Washington Department of Ecology: ❑ Section 401 Water Quality Certification FEDERAL GOVERNMENT United States Department of the Army permits (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers): ❑ Section 404 (discharges into waters of the U.S.) ❑ Section 10 (work in navigable waters) United States Coast Guard permits: ❑ General Bridge Act Permit ❑ Private Aids to Navigation (for non-bridge projects) JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 13 of 14 1 ' I . ` Part 11-Authorizing Signatures Signatures are required before submitting the JARPA package. The JARPA package includes the JARPA form, project plans, photos, etc. [help] 11 a. Applicant Signature (required) [help] 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 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) 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) T\V\ry uV P(-) ko t Applicant Printed Name Applicant Si ature Date 11 b. Authorized Agent Signature [hell 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 issued. Authorized Agent Printed Name Authorized Agent Signature Date 11 c. Property Owner Signature (if not applicant). [heip] 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. Property Owner Printed Name Property Owner Signature Date 18 U.S.0§1001 provides that:Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device 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 Governor's Office of Regulatory Assistance(ORA)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. ORA publication number: ENV-019-09 rev. 06-12 JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 14 of 14 5EP26 11(-wo-1 I SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST .RECEIVED UPDATED 2014 DEC 0 9 2as Purpose of checklist: 426 W. CEDAR ST Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal. Instructions for applicants: hf e This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use "not applicable" or "does not apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. 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 decision- making process. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental 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 Agencies: Please adjust the format of 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 considered 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. Use of checklist for nonproject proposals: hf e For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts of sections A and B plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part B - Environmental Elements—that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. A. background hf elpl 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: hf e L_kVAS 7 Oak 2. Name of applicant: hf elpl 1^1 yy L---\.JA-5 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: hf jPJ U5"5"Z CL SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197.11-960) May 2014 Page 1 of 11 4. Date checklist prepared: hel 1 \ i1- M 5. Agency requesting checklist: JLe10 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): hel 7. Do you have any plans fo future ad itions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. hf elpl 00 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related tot is proposal. h( p H ab,klk kz#V1(. mph �-e_ 9.�'o*you knL whet�erlppligatioisla a pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. hf elpl \'IP R Nctg 64UO f A M nA f `t S W v►kjpl1 LulcV�ev��� 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. hf elpl �� , .'�-��t�t 5 Q� � �S�i>L �1�©� p �� ti� ���U t P�'��i�4v`�91�i�'t✓Q��Lt d�1�5�'st�l 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.) hf elpl �f--J'1 11 "—o-,tk1w� AoLIG fah p S,1 cui ll L),z- Lam- e ` f Lyle ry►-P 4r, LaoAitin 4LCS 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 site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. hel �A vJ 2 320 U C06flOAR& Q tp(7�-; "" 7 -vA-z D s P-4 ,vj A,aS-')-Lj b e ---- -, her N B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS JtLeM 1. Earth a. General description of the site hg. (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other U IN K V- �fW, V� kN b. What is the steepesi slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? hf elpl SEPA Environmental checklist(VYAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 2 of 11 1 c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils. hf elpl d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. hf elpl e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. hf gm 0 �F- ( L'L' b 2 _P51, Cft fir tit! 0 P U"N N e. o . f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. hf eM IAA C)WL 1 Nt t t P i Ut�Z�S �� U � (WD g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? h[ pM N 1A- h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: hI elpl r A-146 t-1W f Y-,;,T-'S IV\ 0 T 2. Air a. What types of 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. JtgjpJ iJtA b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. hf elpl ik c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: hf elpl LAIN- 3. Water a. Surface Water: hf gM 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. hf elpl \JE5, l,,4J 66 00v\MJ 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. hf elpl SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 3 of 11 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. hf elpl 01 Ar 4)Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. h[ e N0 . 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. hf eM lR 1 6) Does the proposal Involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. hf elpl NM . b. Ground Water: 1)Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a general description 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. hf elpl �1 / Ik 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. hf elpl N/ A- 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. h( elpl tv / A- 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. hf elpl KD 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. 00 d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: 4. Plants hel a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: hf elpl Xdeciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other ie shrubs grass SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 4 of 11 pasture crop or grain Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops. wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? hf jp c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. hf elpl d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: hel NI4 e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. 0 1 N 5. Animals a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Examples include: hf p.! birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other b. List any threatened and endangers species known to be on or near the site. h( elpl C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. hf gM d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: hf elpl e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. 6. Energy and natural resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. hj elpl b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. hf elpl �N0 SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 5 of 11 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: hel - , r � 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. ItLeM NN 1; w= 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. N0 (� E 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. N0N- 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. ncoNr 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: N/k b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? hI elp] Note� 2)What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indi- cate what hours noise would come from the site. hel 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: JtPjPJ 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. h[ gm b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. 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 be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use? hf e No 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: NC), SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 6 of 11 c. Describe any structures on the site. hI g d. Will any structurbWbe demolished? If so, what? r ft pll e. What is the current zoni'q cla sification of the site? hf elpl f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?Jtpm g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? hf elM h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?Jt@!PJ i_tvtt 'S P9_6v(--42'T� �') b NUS U`?r--t) (�1)4 �A 4 PWM�,L_q j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? hf elpl 1eq) k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: hel Q/ k L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: h[ @M m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. Itgjpj b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. hf gM N / l'_' c. Proppos ed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: hem 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? h[ elpl b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? hf elpl Nor1T:_�- c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: hel 11. Light and glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?lbp!pl 00NC . SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 7 of 11 b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? h( gM 10 - c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?ltgm �J,� d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: [help] N1 �- 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?JtPjPJ b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. hel NO. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: 1hel f r 13. Historic and cultural preservation a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers located on or near the site? If so, specifically describe. h[ elpl tom, 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. h[ gjo c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. h[ elp] c u l tv-�( 5v we--/ 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. N/ k 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. h[ e N / k --- V_,R o 6 (1 b U5kV A 0 1Lt b 6e EoWq�) b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop?1hel WC . c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate?Jhel Ili IP( SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 8 of 11 d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). hf elpl NO, e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air tranys��portation? If so, generally describe. hf elpl V1 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? h( elpl -ram tt� P Y C- 0 AV -�76P A :[W D A--( 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: hel N/ k 15. Public services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, polic rotection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. h( e f b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. hf elpl N/ & 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: hf elpl electricity, natural gas, vaafefuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, is sys other ` b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. h[ elpl Q i C. Signature rHELPJ The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on thelin to make its decision. Signature: '�M :h� Name of signee I m 11�\1 ►k5 Position and Agency/Organization Date Submitted: (k SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 9 of 11 PEON.STA MASON COUNTY C DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT o A o MCA Planning Division o N z 426 W Cedar St, Shelton, WA 98584 7 N Y y (360)427-9670 OJ �O 1864 Exemption from Shoreline Management Act Case No.: SHX2014-00043 Substantial Development Permit Requirement The Proposal By: TIM LIVAS 6532 27TH AVE NW SEATTLE, WA 98117 To undertake the following development: Install a ramp and float onto an existing landing/pier at a Lake Cushman residential lot. The pier/landing and the stairs, although existing, were established without permits (at least 15 years ago). Total length of the proposed dock structure from OHWM is 25 feet. Stairs from Bank to Pier/Landing: Existing (no change) 3 feet wide by 12 feet long. Pressure treated wood. Pilings for Pier/Landing: Retain two of the existing steel pilings. Secure two new, pressure treated wood replacement pilings that are 6 by 6 inches with three new concrete footings that are 2 by 2 feet and 8 inches thick. Pilings attach to footings with 6 inch square brackets (galvanized). Pier/Landing: Existing pier/landing will be reduced from 11 by 11 feet to 8 by 11 feet. Pressure treated decking and framing (no change) and swim stair ladder. Ramp: New prefabricated aluminum ramp that is 4 feet wide and 12 feet long (6 feet between pier and float, excluding overlap). Pilings for Float: Two new 6 inch diameter galvanized steel pilings will have float stops at least 1 foot above the lakebed. Pilings driven by a floating barge with 2000 pound drop hammer at 10 foot penetration or refusal. Float: New 8 by 20 foot float - polystyrene foam enclosed in polyethylene resin shells, ACZA lumber for framing. Within LAKE CUSHMAN and/or its associated wetlands is exempt from the requirement of substantial development because the development is categorized under WAC 173-27-040(2) as being category H-dock Please contact Rebecca Hersha at ext 287 if you have any uestions. Issued: 1 / 2014 Expires: /,1�3 6 Authorized Local Government Official ) �� ,�o/5 cc: APPLICANT WDFW USACOE WDOE TRIBAL COUNCIL PEON STgTFO MASON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AL MO o a N Planning Division r o N ? 426 W Cedar St, Shelton, WA 98584 T P N y y (360)427-9670 OJ �O 1864 Exemption from Shoreline Management Act Case No.: SHX2014-00043 Substantial Development Permit Requirement At/ The Proposal Bye innuvAs 6532 27TH AVE NW SETLE, WA 98117 To undertake the following development: Install a ramp and float onto an existing landing/pier at a Lake Cushman shoreline residential lot. The existing pier will be reduced in size from 10 feet square to 5 feet square. The existing pier/landing and the existing stairs are included in this review because they appear to have been established without permits (at least 15 years ago). Total length of structure from OHWM is 40 feet. Habitat Assessment submitted for development in floodplain. Stairs from Bank to Pier/Landing: Existing (no change) 3 feet wide by 12 feet long. Pressure treated wood. 2 Pilings for Pier/Landing: Retain a�of the,existing steel piling. Secure three new, pressure treated wood replacement pilings that are 6 inch square with three new concrete footings that are 2 feet square and 8 inches thick. Pilings attach to footings with 6 inch square brackets (galvanized). Pier/Landing: Existing pier/landing will be reduced from 10' by 10' to 5' by 5'. Pressure treated decking and framing (no change) and stair ladder. Ramp: New prefabricated aluminum ramp that is 3 feet wide and W feet long (- 4-feet between pier and float). Pilings for Float: Three new 6 inch diameter galvanized steel pilings will have float stops at least 1 foot above the lakebed. Pilings driven by a Floating Barge with 2000 pound drop hammer at 10 foot penetration or refusal. Within LAKE CUSHMAN and/or its associated wetlands is exempt from the requirement of substantial development because the development is categorized under WAC 173-27-040(2) as being category H-dock Please contact Rebecca Hersha at ext 287 if you have any questions. i i Issued: 12/15/2014 Expires: 12/15/201b Authorized Local Government Official cc: APPLICANT WDFW USACOE WDOE TRIBAL COUNCIL '- MASON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Division Not$ _ 426 W Cedar St, Shelton, WA 98584 (360)427-9670 MITIGATED DET RMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE J (WAC 197-11-350) SEP2014-00071 Description of Propos V: Install a ramp and float onto an existing landing/pier at a Lake Cushman shoreline residential lot. The existing pier will be reduced in size from 10 feet square to 5 feet square. The existing pier/landing and the existing stairs are included in this review because they appear to have been established without permits (at least 15 years ago). Total length of structure from OHWM is 40 feet. Habitat Assessment submitted for development in FEMA floodplain. Stairs from Bank to Pier/Landing: Existing (no change) 3 feet wide by 12 feet long. Pressure treated wood. Pilings for Pier/Landing: Retain one of the existing steel piling. Secure three new, pressure treated wood replacement pilings that are 6 inch square with three new concrete footings that are 2 feet square and 8 inches thick. Pilings attach to footings with 6 inch square brackets (galvanized). Pier/Landing: Existing pier/landing will be reduced from 10' by 10' to 5' by 5'. Pressure treated decking and framing (no change) and stair ladder. Ramp: New prefabricated aluminum ramp that is 3 feet wide and 16 feet long (14 feet between pier and float). Pilings for Float: Three new 6 inch diameter galvanized steel pilings will have float stops at least 1 foot above the lakebed. Pilings driven by a floating barge with 2000 pound drop hammer at 10 foot penetration or refusal. Proponent: TIM LIVAS Site Address (If Assigned): 2320 W CUSHMAN RIDGE RD SHELTON Directions to Site: US HIGHWAY 101 NORTH, L ON SKOKOMISH VALLEY RD, R ON GOVEY RD, CROSS STEEL BRIDGE TO GATE (LOCKED) THEN TO CUSHMAN RIDGE RD Parcel Number: 423315002013 Legal Description: LAKE CUSHMAN - WESTSIDE #1 BLK: 2 LOT: D OF SP #80 Lead Agency: Mason County SEP2014-00071 Page 1 of 3 MASON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Division 426 W Cedar St, Shelton, WA 98584 otoM (360)427-9670 MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (WAC 197-11-350) SEP2014-00071 The Lead Agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21 C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed Environmental Checklist and other information on file with the Lead Agency. This information is available to the public upon request. MITIGATED MEASURES ARE ATTACHED. Please contact Rebecca Hersha at ext. 287 with any questions. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2). The Lead Agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date shown below, when the determination is final. Comments must be submitted to Dept. of Community Development, P.O. Box 279, Shelton WA 98584 by 12/30/2014. Appeal of this determination must be filed within a 14-day period following this final determination date, per Mason County Code Chapter 15.11 Appeals. Authorized Local Government Official Date SEP2014-00071 Page 2 of 3 MASON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Division 426 W Cedar St, Shelton, WA 98584 otoM (360)427-9670 MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (WAC 197-11-350) SEP2014-00071 CONDITIONS OF THIS DETERMINATION 1) Floatation Floatation for the structure shall be entirely enclosed and contained to permanently prevent the breakup or loss of the floatation material into the water. X Construction During construction, all releases of oils, hydraulic fluids, fuels, other petroleum products, paints, solvents, and other deleterious materials must be contained and removed in a manner that will prevent their discharge to waters and soils of the state. The cleanup of spills should take precedence over all other work on the site. X Debris Proper disposal of construction debris must be on land in such a manner that debris cannot enter Lake Cushman or cause water quality degradation of state waters. X Treated Wood Construction shall comply with the Best Management Practices and disposal requirements for treated wood in WA Ecology's publication "Focus on Treated Wood Exclusion" available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/pubs/0304038.pdf. X Hydraulic Approval A Hydraulic Project Approval from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shall be obtained prior to work on the banks of or within the waters of the State. X SEP2014-00071 Page 3 of 3 Approximate Parcel Location Mason County Soil Survey Rough mountainous land,Hoodsport soil!material(Rc):This miscellaneous land type is adjacent to Rough mountainous land,Tebo soil material. It is not so mown-tainous nor so rough as the latter land type. It normally occupies the lower elevations below the Tebo soils. Slopes are generally between 30 and 0 percent. included are a few areas having slopes of less than 30 percent. The dominant p nt material, of mixed glacial origin, is similar to that of the Hoodsport series. A greater percentagD of basic igneous rock is in the parent material, and, in places,the depth to underlying igneous bedrock is less than 6 feet. Outcroppings of rock occasionally occur. Soil characteristics are not well developed. Steep slopes and rock outcroppings have resulted in shallow,variable, and stony soils. In general,the characteristics of these soils closely resemble those of the Hoodsport series,but they;are more variable in depth,texture, and stoniness. The depth to the cemented substratum and the degree of cementation are extremely variable from place to place. Douglas-fir'and hemlock were the dominant timber species. Most of the land type has been logged,but trees imilar to the original species are restocking most areas. Some areas are restocking with alder, map e, willow,and brush. Use and suitability.-Forestry is the best use of this land type. Tree growt varies according to the depth of the soil material. This mapping unit is in capability subclass com lex-- VIe and VIIe and in site classes 4 and 5 for Douglas-fir. �j FIGURE 4. MASON COUNTY SOIL SURVEY Project Name: Parcel 42331-50-02013 Habitat Assessment -. - Project Number: TWC14-031 Client: Timothy Livas THE WETLAND C O RP S ! Location: Lake Cushman,WA Date: 3/2014 1� m = - _ t�'^ • ii " �' trrr�ir erg � •� 4 Y r' Approximate Lake s�, Parcel Location '` °la$WT ' , t a W �01 IZI 4 n , r a= "a r' k1(Or LEGEND IV All Critical Habitat 2005(excludes Oregor Coast Coho) Chum.- Mead Canal Summar-run Nearshore,Area Nearshore Critical Roads Limited Access Highways {t t Major Roads takes(1.250k) Streams(I-.I 00ki FIGURE 6. NOAA ESU Critical Habitat Man Project Name: Parcel 42331-50-02013 Habitat Assessment Project Number: TWC14-031 r Client: Timothy Livas THE WETLAND CO S Location: Lake Cushman,WA THE WETLAND CORPS -'T Wetland Delineation - Habitat Management Plans • Riparian Restoration - Mitigation - Biological Evaluation Parcel 42331-50-02013 Habitat Management Plan 2320 West Cushman Ridge Drive Hoodsport,WA Mason County, Washington Prepared for: Timothy Livas 6532 27th Street NW Seattle, WA 98117 Prepared by: Heather Lane and Lee Boad January 2015 K 2854, Belfair,WA 98528 cell:360-620-0618,Office: 360-372-2421 e-mail:wetlandcorps@hotmail.com f THE WETLAND CORPS 'W77 Wetland Delineation • Habitat Management Plans - Riparian Restoration • Mitigation - Biological Evaluation Parcel 42331-50-02013 Habitat Management Plan TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................1 2.0 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION ...............................................................................................1 3.0 APPLICABLE SETBACKS.................................................................. ............2 .................... 4.0 DESCRIPTION OF HABITAT AND SPECIES.................................................................2 5.0 ANALYSIS OF EFFECTS....................................................................................................5 6.0 MITIGATION........................................................................................................................6 7.0 SUMMARY.............................................................................................................................8 F_gz nr—es Figure 1. Site Vicinity Map Figure 2. Site Plan Figure 3. National Wetland Inventory Map Figure 4. Mason County Soil Survey Map Figure 5. Department of Natural Resources Water Resource Map Figure 6. NOAA ESU Critical Habitat Map PO Box 2854, Belfair,WA 98528 cell:360-620-0618, Office: 360-372-2421 e-mail: wetlandcorpsghotmail.com THE WETLAND CORPS Wetland Delineation • Habitat Management Plans - Riparian Restoration • Mitigation - Biological Evaluation January,2015 Page 1 Parcel 42331-50-02013 Habitat Management Plan 2320 West Cushman Ridge Road Hoodsport,WA 1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The details of a Habitat Management Plan (HMP) prepared for Timothy Livas for a property located off of West Cushman Ridge Road (Parcel No. 42331-50-02013) are discussed in full in this report. The site is found in Section 31 Township 23 North, Range 1 West, within the shoreline of Lake Cushman(See Figure 1. Site Vicinity Map). The purpose of this Habitat Management Plan(HMP)is the following: Address potential impacts resulting from the proposed removal of 12 trees within three parcels, lying within the following regulated areas: 1)the 100-foot shoreline buffer of Lake Cushman, and 2) a Landslide Hazard Area. Prior to removal, the trees have been identified by a professional forester as "danger trees" (Forester documents are attached). Eight trees on the subject parcel were removed, and two trees have been removed from the parcel to the north(parcel number 42331-50- 02924)and two trees within the parcel to the south(parcel 42231-50-012012)have been removed. The objectives of this Habitat Assessment are as follows: ■ To evaluate the potential adverse effects to critical area functions as well as fish and wildlife habitat resulting from the tree removal. Emphasis is placed on the possible loss of habitat for any listed species found to be residing in the vicinity of the parcel. ■ To identify possible mitigation measures that could be implemented to offset the adverse effects resulting from the tree removal. 2.0 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION The subject parcel occupies approximately 0.67 acres. The property is bordered to the north and south by residential parcels of similar size and shape. West Cushman Ridge Drive borders the parcel to the west and the shoreline of Lake Cushman borders the parcel to the east. A small Single-Family Residence is located on the eastern side of the property. The property is vegetated primarily with native overstory components including Douglas fir, western hemlock, and western red cedar. Topography throughout the property generally grades down at a moderate slope identified as a Landslide Hazard Area, toward the shoreline. The shoreline is comprised of rocky, PO Box 2854, Belfair,WA 98528 cell:360-620-0618, Office: 360-372-2421 e-mail:wetlandcorps@hotmail.com Parcel 423 3 1-50-020 1 3 Habitat Management Plan January,2015 Page 2 gravelly substrate and is devoid of native vegetation. The area adjacent to the shoreline consists of a steep slope vegetated primarily with salal. 3.0 APPLICABLE SETBACKS The project site is within the jurisdiction of Mason County. Section 17.01.110 identifies Department of Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas adopted by Mason County. Section 17.01.100 identifies Landslide Hazard Areas adopted by Mason County. The applicable setback for this project is as follows: Habitat Type Buffer Building Setback from Buffer Lake Cushman 100' 0' Landslide Hazard Area n/a 4.0 DESCRIPTION OF HABITAT AND SPECIES 4.1 Puget Sound Chinook(Oncorhynchus tshawytsha)-Threatened Listed as threatened since March 24, 1999, adult Puget Sound Chinook spawn in several rivers and streams flowing into Puget Sound. Lake Cushman is listed as final designation and nearshore critical habitat for Puget Sound Chinook in the NOAA Fisheries Northwest Region Critical Habitat Designations for West Coast Salmon and Steelhead in Washington - August 2005 (see Figure 6. NOAA Critical Habitat ESU Map). The shoreline area associated with the subject property does represent important foraging and migration habitat for juvenile Chinook. The proposed tree removal will not displace significant habitat features or native vegetation along the shoreline. The tree removal is not of a scale that would decrease shade along the nearshore or negatively impact the use of the site by migrating Chinook. The overall work described in this report is not expected to impact water quality or aquatic habitat important to Puget Sound Chinook. Therefore, the proposed development will have no impacts of Puget Sound Chinook or associated habitat. PO Box 2854, Belfair,WA 98528 cell:360-620-0618,Office: 360-372-2421 e-mail: wetlandcorps@hotmail.com } ' I Parcel 42331-50-02013 Habitat Management Plan January,2015 Page 3 _.. .......... NWR Critical Habitat Mapper v,:NwwalM.a.lOYa WLe = Q¢ NUE,m, imn,..:.Lr Krum Exam Pm S➢uarv. Print.lay Pm Vertu P-S.m ?.a. Pm Ecn Intl. F¢? E u.—.wuud,vwwc.= p..L j1 Q w Chntak, pe,tvk mbe spn .' 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Subject property circled in red. 4.2 Bull Trout(Salvelinus malma)-Threatened Bull trout typically inhabit very cold, clear headwater streams at high elevations that are supported by snowmelt. For spawning and early rearing, bull trout require loose, clear gravel, relatively free of fine sediments. The nearest stream is approximately 200 feet south of the proposed project area. Given bull trout habitat is not present,the project will have no adverse impacts on bull trout. 4.3 Puget Sound Steelhead-Threatened Listed as Threatened since May 2007, Puget Sound Steelhead spawn in several streams throughout Puget Sound. Spawning usually occurs in moderate to steep gradient sections of streams, usually in heads of riffles or the tails of pools where hydraulic conditions are conducive to intragravel flow. Side channels and the anterior portions of islands are also used. Spawn timing for summer steelhead runs typically ranges from mid May through October while winter run steelhead are present from December through May. Adequate cover from predation, water temperature, and spawning gravel are important factors for instream habitat, while little is currently known about specific marine habitat requirements. There are no streams within the vicinity of the subject project area. No aspect of this project will influence instream conditions or negatively impact riparian habitat. The overall work described in this report is not expected to impact water quality or aquatic habitat important to steelhead. Therefore,no impacts to Puget Sound Steelhead are expected with the proposed project. PO Box 2854, Belfair,WA 98528 cell:360-620-0618,Office: 360-372-2421 e-mail:wetlandcorps@hotmail.com Parcel 42331-50-02013 Habitat Management Plan January,2015 Page 4 4.4 Olympic Torrent Salamander (Rhyacotriton olympicus) Cascade and Columbia Torrent salamanders are both listed as State Candidate Species by WDFW. Erik Neatherlin of WDFW and Bill Leonard, Biologist with WDOT, both recommend listing the Olympic Torrent Salamander as a Locally Important Species due to their association with old- growth forests and sensitivity to increased temperatures and sedimentation in streams and headwaters. There are no streams or old-growth habitat on the subject property. Given Olympic Torrent Salamander habitat is not present on or in the vicinity of parcel,this project will have no impacts to Olympic Torrent Salamander. 4.5 Marbled Murrelet(Brachyramphus marmoratus)-Threatened Marbled Murrelets are typically associated with coastal habitats and nest in old-growth forests. Murrelets may fly as far as 50 miles inland to nest,however the average distance is roughly 5-miles from nest to sea. It is only during the summer breeding months that they are commonly found inland. During non-nesting seasons they live at sea. Murrelets require tall mossy trees in coniferous old growth forests with cavities on thick branches where they can construct a cup nest 20-40 meters above the forest floor. Murrelets have been documented laying eggs on rocky ground habitats only when a sufficient forest is unavailable. The Priority Habitat and Species GIS map, shows no documented nesting sites surrounding the project site. No potential nesting trees containing platform features are within the project area. This project will have no adverse impact on Marbled Murrelet given there are no documented nesting sites or potential nesting trees within the project area. k # 6 .1 'k^ od Ome.2DQ9 Photo 1. WA DFW Priority Habitat and Species Map shows no documented Priority Species or Habitat in the vicinity of the parcel. PO Box 2854, Belfair,WA 98528 cell:360-620-0618, Office: 360-372-2421 e-mail:wetlandcorps@hotmail.com Parcel 42331-50-02013 Habitat Management Plan January,2015 Page 5 4.6 Northern Spotted Owl(Strix occidentalis caurina)- Threatened Spotted owls require a large amount of land for their nesting and hunting grounds; pairs may occupy up to 58 sq. km. They are territorial and do not migrate, but they may shift their ranges slightly in response to seasonal changes. Suitable spotted owl habitat includes trees relatively large in diameter,multi-layered forest canopy with a moderate to high canopy closure in overstory, midstory, and understory, large,tall, live trees with cavities, broken tops, mistletoe, or platforms of branches capable of holding accumulated organic matter suitable for use as a nest. Dead standing trees and fallen decayed trees supporting abundant populations of prey species are critical to spotted owl populations. Currently there are no spotted owl nesting sites documented in proximity to the project site (see PHS Map above). Given the forested nature of the region, the tree removal that occurred on the properties is not of a scale that would adversely impact the potential for Spotted Owl utilization of the site. Proposed mitigation in sections below includes planting coniferous saplings throughout the shoreline buffer intended to enhance the structural diversity and enhance habitat components favorable to Spotted Owl. With proposed mitigation, this project is not likely to adversely impact Northern Spotted Owl or associated habitat. 5.0 ANALYSIS OF EFFECTS The project lies within the buffer of a regulated shoreline and within a Landslide Hazard Area. Project scale in the protected area is as follows: Development Type Habitat Tye Extent of disturbance Tree Removal Landslide Hazard.Area, shoreline buffer 12 trees 5.1 Vegetation Disturbance The vegetation disturbance entails the removal 12 mature Douglas fir and birch trees throughout three parcels, identified by the professional forester as "danger trees". No removal of shrub or overstory vegetation will be necessary. PO Sox 2854, Belfair,WA 98528 ceil:360-620-0618, Office: 360-372-2421 e-mail: wetlandcorpsghotmail.com Parcel 42331-50-02013 Habitat Management Plan January,2015 Page 6 i i •r; III Photo 2. Trees identi5ed by forester as"Danger Trees",removed. 5.2 Designated Critical Habitat for Salmonids The shoreline of Lake Cushman in proximity to the project area is listed in the NOAA Fisheries Northwest Region Critical Habitat Designations for Puget Sound Chinook in Washington - August 2005 as a Final Designation of Nearshore Marine Habitat Areas. The shoreline area associated with the subject property does represent important foraging and migration habitat for juvenile Chinook. The tree removal is not of a scale that would decrease shade along the nearshore or negatively impact the use of the site by migrating Chinook. The overall work described in this report is not expected to impact water quality or aquatic habitat important to Puget Sound Chinook. Therefore, the proposed development will have no impacts of Puget Sound Chinook or associated habitat. 5.3 Temporary Increase in Sediment and Turbidity during Construction The tree removal did not increase or temporarily increase turbidity and suspended sediment within the project area. 5.4 Light and Glare The tree removal will not result in light increase along the shoreline. PO Box 2854, Belfair,WA 98528 cell:360-620-0618, Office: 360-372-2421 e-mail:wetlandcorpsghotmail.com Parcel 42331-50-02013 Habitat Management Plan January,2015 Page 7 6.0 MITIGATION MEASURES The proposed project minimizes impacts to the shoreline and Landslide Hazard Area by limiting the tree removal to only those identified as "Danger Trees". Given that no adverse impacts are predicted with the completed project,no mitigation measures are proposed. Coniferous Underplantings To mitigate for the removal of twelve coniferous trees within the shoreline buffer and Landslide Hazard Area, a replacement ratio of four trees planted per tree removed is recommended throughout the buffers. This ratio has been requested in a planning letter from Rebecca Hersha, Mason County Planner. The buffers are occupied primarily by Douglas fir (Psedotsuga menziesii) of similar size and age. Several migratory species, including Bald Eagles, are more likely to utilize forests with a diverse, unevenly aged overstory. To improve the structural diversity and increase the potential for wildlife utilization within the buffers, it is recommended that the portions of each property within the shoreline buffer and Landslide Hazard Area be enhanced with coniferous underplantings. The enhancement of the midstory through coniferous underplanting is expected to eventually provide a more dense midstory layer resulting in a more structurally diverse forested community. It is recommended that the buffers be enhanced using Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) and western red cedar (Thuja plicata). This is based on light and soil requirements, versatility, and occurrence in proximity to the site. The trees should be 2 to 3 year old saplings, planted an average of 10-feet on center, spaced around existing trees, from 2-gallon containers, to provide a moderately dense, structurally diverse plant community within the mitigation zones. The soil around the base of the plants should be covered with mulch to prevent erosion. To fulfill the recommended planting density, approximately 48 trees will be planted, depending on availability of space with existing trees. Invasive species such as Himalayan blackberry, Japanese knotweed and scoffs broom are common throughout the region. This species are stubborn competitor for light and nutrients and limits success of native plants. If invasive species are observed growing within the buffers, it is recommended that it be removed from the recommended planting area upon inspection. Herbicides should not be used to achieve this due to the proximity to the shoreline. They can be uprooted by mechanical means or persistently cut during the growing season to offset the rhizomes while installed native plants become established. Typically, planting should occur during winter dormancy. The optimum time for planting is during February and March; however, the need to complete the project in a timely manner may call for planting to occur outside optimum time periods. No machinery earthwork will be necessary to carry out this planting; planting holes for specified vegetation installation will be hand dug. No additional clearing or grading should be required for site enhancement. All installed vegetation shall be marked with colored flagging to facilitate monitoring inspections. The monitoring program is outlined to insure project effectiveness. PO Box 2854, Belfair,WA 98528 cell:360-620-0618, Office: 360-372-2421 e-mail:wetlandcorps@hotmail.com Parcel 42331-50-02013 Habitat Management Plan January,2015 Page 8 7.0 MONITORING Monitoring of the site will begin the first fall following planting and maintained on a seasonal basis. The information gathered will provide the following: 1) condition of reintroduced plant species; 2) the use of the site by wildlife species; 3) any disturbance caused by the tree removal and its effect on the protected zone and associated aquatic habitat; 4) any occurrence of exotic species within the mitigation zone; 5) any corrective measures that may be deemed necessary to provide desired conditions. This monitoring will be in effect for the duration of three years. The information gathered will be provided in an annual report and submitted to the Director of Mason County Department of Community Development. 7.0 SUMMARY This report addresses the removal of twelve coniferous trees within the shoreline buffer of Lake Cushman and a Landslide Hazard Area, within three parcels. The tree removal was necessary given the trees have been identified as "Danger trees" by the professional forester. No impacts to listed plant or animal species or associated habitat are expected to result from the completed project. Mitigation for the tree removal entails planting coniferous underplantings throughout the buffers at a replacement ratio of four trees planted per tree removed, as instructed by Rebecca Hersha, Mason County Planner. In addition to the recommendations defined in this report, all other site-specific requirements for this project outlined by Mason County Planning Department shall be met. We trust this information is sufficient for your needs at this time. Thank you for choosing The Wetland Corps as your environmental consultant. If you have any questions feel free to call. Respectfully submitted, Cee Bond` Senior Ecologist I�eaLanNec . Staff Wetland&Natural Resource Specialist PO Box 2854, Belfair,WA 98528 cell:360-620-0618, Office: 360-372-2421 e-mail:wetlandcorps@hotmail.com REFERENCES Audobon WatchList. http;//audobon2.org/webapp/watchlist/viewSpecies. Knutson,K.L.,and V.L. Naef. 1997. Management recommendations for Washington's priority habitats: riparian. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Olympia. 181 pp. Native Plants for Kitsap County. ftp://kcwpptib3.co.kitsap.Nva.Lis/pxN,,/sNv/Native Policy of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Western Washington Treaty Tribes Concerning Wild Salmonids. Adopted by Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission,1997. PO Box 2854, Belfair,WA 98528 cell:360-620-0618, Office: 360-372-2421 e-mail:wetlandcorps@hotmail.com F - RiceLako �i X .t ULLIYCRUP- ` Approximate ? L... Hr.-AN . Parcel Location a g, CLikcCushman rI1AVa1p b ¢T".� ~ h�A yp 1n4 ys� NFffAH t 1 C USFg 23A0 `'+�^;' q Lakc StandstiN�: U L, a Lor ,�P �` � f---,— •..�l.� �f` ;fin �r � r r — "`l7 N04DSFOR7 124¢¢ Lake lKokan ee ti• `g�' F„ . �} 4 . 44 -- t'—� Lake'AQaY Y� f iQ t w -CPU r. r tID 8550 RID des d�0' W id betty A e"I � JF G° J F30ft FIGURE 1. SITE VICINITY MAP Project Name: Parcel 42331-50-02013 HMP Project Number: TWC15-005 Client: Timothy Livas Location: Lake Cushman,WA THE WETLAND CORP�� Date: 1/2015 M 4) --------- 0 En a) , O � Cd N /� � 4 M o W a a U nor aavwV ~ -"�q`"b V% v •�•�:.�. o 3 z Q > z U w o a -o 00 44m a� r o � o � a a m M o CD n 9 a � a l UI w� CL co CD o CD A ram.. O R 7 � � �-+ O �A► � � O C O N O � � W � b � a m m _ 0 x 0 a m 0 n Approximate Parcel Location Om Mason County Soil Survey Rough mountainous land,Hoodsport soil material(Rc).-This miscellaneous land type is adjacent to Rough mountainous land, Tebo soil material. It is not so moun-tainous nor so rough as the latter land type. It normally occupies the lower elevations below the Tebo soils. Slopes are generally between 30 and 60 percent. Included are a few areas having slopes of less than 30 percent. The dominant parent material,of mixed glacial origin, is similar to that of the Hoodsport series. A greater percentage of basic igneous rock is in the parent material, and, in places,the depth to underlying igneous bedrock is less than 6 feet. Outcroppings of rock occasionally occur. Soil characteristics are not well developed. Steep slopes and rock outcroppings have resulted in shallow,variable, and stony soils. In general,the characteristics of these soils closely resemble those of the Hoodsport series, but they are more variable in depth,texture, and stoniness. The depth to the cemented substratum and the degree of cementation are extremely variable from place to place. Douglas-fir and hemlock were the dominant timber species. Most of the land type has been logged,but trees similar to the original species are restocking most areas. Some areas are restocking with alder,maple, willow, and brush. Use and suitability.-Forestry is the best use of this land type. Tree growth varies according to the depth of the soil material. This mapping unit is in capability subclass complex--VIe and VIIe and in site classes 4 and 5 for Douglas-fir. FIGURE 4. MASON COUNTY SOIL SURVEY Project Name: Parcel 42331-50-02013 HMP Project Number: TWC15-005 Client: Timothy Livas Location: Lake Cushman, WA THE WETLAND CORPS Date: 1/2015 i 0 oe 7a8682 +ae684 7as686 798 t Approximate +� , Parcel Location ( a S Lake Gashman +98b68 79 660 1 ]r *9888 +98e8a 728896 7a8888 � I � Lf t 844 }f f +96642 f?98644 }SM46 +98648 STRE,"IS �r Water Type S,F,N iti+* (Np or Ns c-hen know) U L. unknown ,( X.non-raped per C 222-16 " Water Type Change TRANSPORTATION Paved Road Unpaved Road Surface Unknol'Av _,e*j' Abandoned Road(not o a Activity map) �,oQ Orphaned Road(not on 1° Activity map) Trail y}- Railroad FIGURE 5. WA DNR WATER RESOURCE MAP Project Name: Parcel 42331-50-02013 HMP Project Number: TWC15-005 THE WETLAND CORPS Client: Timothy Livas Location: Lake Cushman,WA Date: 1/2015 fi i' f f 'r f.L•nc C't, te!rerr# �t., r ,z.. _ 4r: =Approxiateation j r.; ddu,.�„ - 4; V' r � 1 r; •...t+ �. � d'r'lc na�f der nt 1 tt.r. h> �L r[+A d C � LEGEND Ape All Critical Habitat 2005(excludes Oregor Coast Coho) Chum: Hood Canal Summer-run Nearshore Area ■ Nearshore Critical Habitat Roads Al Limited Access Highways Major Roads Lakes(1:250k) Streams 11:100k) FIGURE 6. NOAA ESU Critical Habitat Ma Project Name: Parcel 42331-50-02013 HMP Project Number: TWC15-005 Client: Timothy Livas THE WETLAND CORPS Location: Lake Cushman,WA Date: 1/2015 A , 7 3628 South 351h Street Tacoma,Washington 18409-3192 TACOMA POWER TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES November 4, 2014 Mr. Tim Livas 6532 27t" Ave NW Seattle, WA 98117 Dear Mr. Livas: The archaeological survey necessary to evaluate your proposed activity on Tacoma Power property adjacent to your leased lot at 2320 N Cushman Ridge Road has been completed. The City of Tacoma contracted with Dr. Gary Wessen, Ph.D., of Wessen and Associates Archaeological Services to conduct this survey. Dr. Wessen's survey work at this property did not yield any indications of potentially significant cultural material. Thus, it is Dr. Wessen's professional opinion that your proposed activity on Tacoma Power Property adjacent to your leased lot will not have an adverse effect on potentially significant cultural materials. Nevertheless, Tacoma Power continues to carefully monitor all ground-disturbing activities that take place on City property. As such, this letter does not authorize any future construction activity on Tacoma Power property. Any additional activity must still be approved through Tacoma Power's permit process, with permission provided to you in writing. Please be advised that Mason County Codes, Washington State Laws, and leasing agreements apply to you regardless of Tacoma Power's position on your construction activity. The City has paid Dr. Wessen's bill out of the $1000.00 you submitted as a deposit. Enclosed you will find both a copy of Dr. Wessen's invoice to the City (for informational purposes only; this invoice has already been paid), as well as a refund check for 541.32, which is the remainder of your deposit. Your cooperation in these matters of cultural and historical preservation is greatly appreciated. Please call Dori Bishop, Real Estate Specialist, at (253) 502-8873 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Dylan Henderson Cultural Resource Coordinator Tacoma Power, Natural Resources Enclosure 0A,_STAv- MASON COUNTY �P5 Mc �� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 0 s° Planning Division T n 426 W Cedar St, Shelton, WA 98584 Y C,oY (360)427-9670 1864 -� SEP2014-00071 M�nIFIF� DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (WAC 197-11-340) De;2ription of Proposal: Install a ramp and float onto an existing landing/pier at a Lake Cushman residential lot. The existing pier/landing and the existing stairs appear to have been established without permits (at least 15 years ago). Total length of structure from OHWM is 40 feet. Stairs from Bank to Pier/Landing: Existing (no change) 3 feet wide by 12 feet long. Pressure treated wood. Pilings for Pier/Landing: Retain one of the existing steel pilings. Secure three new, pressure treated wood replacement Proponent: LAKESHORE CONSTRUCTION Location of Proposal: 2320 W CUSHMAN RIDGE RD SHELTON Parcel Number: 423315002013 Legal Description: LAKE CUSHMAN -WESTSIDE#1 BLK: 2 LOT: D OF SP#80 Directions to Site: US HIGHWAY 101 NORTH, L ON SKOKOMISH VALLEY RD, R ON GOVEY RD, CROSS STEEL BRIDGE TO GATE (LOCKED)THEN TO CUSHMAN RIDGE RD Lead Agency: Mason County The Lead Agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverser impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed Environmental Checklist and other information on file with the Lead Agency. This information is available to the public upon request. Please contact Rebecca Hersha at ext. 287 with any questions. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2). i Modification(s): Page 1 of 2 MODIFIED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (WAC 197-11-340) Floatation Floatation for the structure shall be entirely enclosed and contained to permanently prevent the breakup or loss of the floatation material into the water. X Construction During construction, all releases of oils, hydraulic fluids, fuels, other petroleum products, paints, solvents, and other deleterious materials must be contained and removed in a manner that will prevent their discharge to waters and soils of the state. The cleanup of spills should take precedence over all other work on the site. X Debris Proper disposal of construction debris must be on land in such a manner that debris cannot enter Lake Cushman or cause water quality degradation of state waters. X Treated Wood Construction shall comply with the Best Management Practices and disposal requirements for treated wood in WA Ecology's publication "Focus on Treated Wood Exclusion"available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/pubs/0304038.pdf. X Hydraulic Approval A Hydraulic Project Approval from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shall be obtained prior to work on the banks of or within the waters of the State. X Signature of Responsible Official Date Community Development Planner Page 2 of 2 1,2 THE WETLAND CORPS � Wetland Delineation habitat Management Plans • Riparian Restoration • Mitigation • I3iologieal Evaluation Parcel 42331-50-02013 Habitat Assessment 2320 West Cushman Ridge Drive Hoodsport, WA Mason County, Washington Prepared for: Timothy Livas 6532 27' Street NW Seattle, WA 98117 Prepared by: Heather Lane and Lee Boad November 2014 PO Box 2854, Belfair,WA 98528 cell:360-620-0618, Office: 360-372-2421 e-mail: wetiandcorps@hotmaii.com THE WETLAND CORPS 7WIP-7- Wetland Delineation - Habitat Management Plans - Riparian Restoration • Mitigation - Biological Evaluation Parcel 42331-50-02013 Habitat Assessment TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION...................................................... 1 2.0 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION .......................... 3.0 APPLICABLE SETBACKS.................. 4.0 DESCRIPTION OF HABITAT AND SPECIES..................... 3 5.0 ANALYSIS OF EFFECTS ..................... 6.0 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.................................................................................7 7.0 SUMMARY.................................................. 8 ..................................................................... Figures Figure 1. Site Vicinity Map Figure 2. Site Plan Figure 3. National Wetland Inventory Map Figure 4. Mason County Soil Survey Map Figure 5. Department of Natural Resources Water Resource Map Figure 6. NOAA Critical Habitat ESU Map PO Box 2854, Belfair,WA 98528 cell:360-620-0618, Office: 360-372-2421 e-mail: wetlandcorps@hotmail.com 4 THE WETLAND CORPS Wetland Delineation • Habitat Management Plans - Riparian Restoration • Mitigation - Biological Evaluation November,2014 Page 1 Parcel 42331-50-02013 Habitat Assessment 2320 West Cashman Ridge Road Hoodsport, WA 1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The details of a Habitat A sessment prepared for Timothy Livas for a property located off of West Cushman Ridge Road (Parcel No. 42331-50-02013) are discussed in full in this report. The site is found in Section 31 Towktship 23 North, Range 1 West, within the shoreline of Lake Cushman (See Figure 1. Site Vicinity Map). The purpose of this Habitat Assessment is the following: J,`�e� Address potential impacts, resulting from the proposed construction of a floating ���� (20 feet by 10 feet) and grated ram (16 feet by 4 feet) occupying a total footprint of 264 square feet within the Regulatory Floo plain, as determined by FEMA Region 10. The ramp will be built from an existing small dock located along the OHWM. The existing dock will be reduced to a 5' x 5' landing at the base of the existing stairs. The proposed dock will be attached to the landing. According to the FEMA Map Service Center, the property is within Zone C of a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). Zone C is described as an area of minimal flooding (no shading). The property can be found on hEMA Map Issue 5301150125C. The objective of this Habitat Assessment is to evaluate the potential adverse effects to critical area functions as well as fish and wildlife habitat resulting from the construction of the ramp and float. Emphasis is placed on the possible loss of habitat for any listed species found to be residing in the vicinity of the parcel 2.0 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION The parcel occupies approximately 0.67 an acre. The property is bordered to the north and south by residential parcels of similar size and shape. West Cushman Ridge Drive borders the parcel to the west and the shoreline of Lake Cushman borders the parcel to the east. A small Single-Family Residence is located on the eastern side of the property. The property is vegetated primarily by native overstory components including Douglas fir, western hemlock, and western red cedar. Topography throughout the property generally grades down at a low/moderate slope toward the shoreline and Regulated Floodplain, where the project is proposed. The shoreline is comprised of rocky, gravelly substrate and is devoid of native vegetation. The area adjacent to the shoreline consists of a steep slope vegetated primarily with salal. PO Box 2854, Belfair, WA 98528 cell:360-620-0618, Office: 360-372-2421 e-mail:wetlandcorps@hotmail.com a Parcel 42331-50-02013 Habitat Assessment November,2014 Page 2 M � r O w r I l z Photo'1. Shoreline and existing;dock,ramp to be built from. 3.0 APPLICABLE SETBACKS The project site is within the jurisdiction of Mason County. Section 17.50 identifies Shoreline Masters Program designations adopted by Mason County. According to Section 17.50, Shoreline Masters Program designated areas adopted by Mason County, the portion of Lake Cushman within the subject property is designated as "rural" environment, and is regulated with a 25 foot buffer. The applicable setback for this project is as follows: Shoreline Designation Buffer Building Setback from Buffer Shoreline,Rural 25' 15' 4.0 DESCRIPTION OF HABITAT AND SPECIES PO Box 2854, Belfair,WA 98528 cell:360-620-0618, Office: 360-372-2421 e-mail: wetlandcorps@hotmail.com Parcel 42331-50-02013 Habitat Assessment November,2014 Page 3 4.1 Puget Sound Chinook(Oncorhynchus tshawytsha)-Threatened Listed as threatened since March 24, 1999, adult Puget Sound Chinook spawn in several rivers and streams flowing into Puget Sound. Lake Cushman is listed as final designation and nearshore critical habitat for Puget Sound Chinook in the NOAA Fisheries Northwest Region Critical Habitat Designations for West Coast Salmon and Steelhead in Washington - August 2005 (see Figure 6. NOAA Critical Habitat F-SU Map). However, the shoreline area associated with the subject property does represent important foraging and migration habitat for juvenile Chinook. The proposed development will not displace significant habitat features or native vegetation along the shoreline. The proposed development is not of a scale that would increase shade along the nearshore or negatively impact the use of the site by migrating Chinook. The overall work described in this report is not expected to impact water quality or aquatic habitat important to Puget Sound Chinook. Therefore, the proposed development will have no impacts of Puget Sound Chinook or associated habitat. .�l.l..._..- •,��- �-.—«� � NWR Grt#tcat Habitat Mapper t5[iGam.zucaci�sx.' h a,s�twlMr O[7owwot:wwwt I^E�LJCan+mk -QL7 fJn+iaoot eusle saa,a xl.r.7s r, ,t ^" 1 0� '-1.1q0 Q rnmmt;auoa wwsamrcern ne [,'fQo[hwn:lbodfawiltkarsirare `Y' r r C3 >saltil.e c \ ,. ryh �-ui {)Cwm:CnYunE7l RdYt -. a ,'-" f ri..•_" ya U�+-S Seckegl:OZettl ia4< , l `o• 'f =is Fr W`a,Nw '3' SteeAead:SnaAe ldio-er -'' in2lrevdamine _ as,.l tx4 �)UCsteeheaa:wwa ccwmi:u -, u° , j3O +steel a&wrote ca bo c. Lh r �seeduaa - r if man AN U tm wmsm .�' ' ; w n `sa 20031mwivaea OmQe y.w3G" ,,;�+"( Gau[:ahoj rc. s cnum;H-d cnmt Warshrm�cAm Rim e'" Q Ron wwam� _r Hiptn�e t.akualuumD ', ,. StroamettaWW . Figure 1. NOAA Final Cr ical ilabitat Designations for Puget Sound Chinook Nearshore Critical Habitat. Subject property circled in red. 4.2 Bull Trout(Salvelinus malma)-Threatened Bull trout typically inhabit very cold, clear headwater streams at high elevations that are supported by snowmelt. For spawning and early rearing, bull trout require loose, clear gravel, relatively free of fine sediments. There is a known population of Bull trout in Lake Cushman and the associated North Fork of the Skokomish River. The project is not located within a known spawning or rearing area. None of the actions proposed are expected to displace or modify habitat features important to Bull trout, therefor no impacts to Bull trout are likely to result from this project. PO Box 2854, Belfair, WA 98528 cell:360-620-0618, Office: 360-372-2421 e-mail: wetlandcorps@hotmail.com Parcel 42331-50-02013 Habitat Assessment November,2014 Page 4 Critical Habitat for Bull Trout (Salvelinus confluentus) Unit.- 1, Olympic Peninsula, Sub-unit: Skokomish River (Aympic Na ollal y ni .., / Movnl WASHINGTON .� Parx Fes_ ��� -,ain (Skolttzmssri WA t Wildemass +.c __...� MT 4'Vtn;�o [tlpuftiHit) tvC?it^rca'onk '7 } t fir. 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Tribal Green Oiarnonci HCP + WDNR HCP t� lance Creek iXemen3nt Cnannet - � "' Forest Practice HCP estimate At1lU Creek Figure 2.USFWS Critical Habitat Designations Map 4.3 Puget Sound Steelhead-Threatened Listed as Threatened since May 2007, Puget Sound Steelhead spawn in several streams throughout Puget Sound. Spawning usually occurs in moderate to steep gradient sections of streams, usually in heads of riffles or the tails of pools where hydraulic conditions are conducive to intragravel flow. Side channels and the anterior portions of islands are also used. Spawn timing for summer steelhead runs typically ranges from mid May through October while winter run steelhead are present from December through May. Adequate cover from predation, water temperature, and spawning gravel are important factors for instream habitat, while little is currently known about specific marine habitat requirements. There are no streams within the vicinity of the subject project area. No aspect of this project will influence instream conditions or negatively impact riparian habitat. The overall work described in this report is not expected to impact water quality or aquatic habitat important to steelhead. Therefore,no impacts to Puget Sound Steelhead are expected with the proposed project. 4.4 Olympic Torrent Salamander (Rhyacotriton otvwipicua) PO Box 2854, Belfair, WA 98528 cell:360-620-D618, Office: 360-372-2421 e-mail: wetlanccorps@hotmail.com Parcel 42331-50-02013 Habitat Assessment November,2014 Page 5 Three of the four species of Rhyacotritoninae occur in Mason.County-Olympic Torrent, Columbia Torrent, and Cascade Torrmt. Cascade and Columbia Torrent salamanders are both listed as State Candidate Species by WDFW. Erik Neatherlin of WDFW and Bill Leonard, Biologist with WDOT, both recommend listing the Olympic Torrent Salamander as a Locally Important Species due to their association with old-growth forests and sensitivity to increased temperatures and sedimentation in streams and headwaters. There are no streams or old-growth habitat on the subject property. Given Olympic Torrent Salamander habitat is not present on or in the vicinity of parcel,this project will have no impacts to Olympic Torrent Salamander. 4.5 Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus)-Threatened Marbled Murrelets are typically associated with coastal habitats and nest in old-growth forests. Murrelets may fly as far as 50 miles inland to nest,however the average distance is roughly 5-miles from nest to sea. It is oly during the summer breeding months that they are commonly found inland. During non-nes ng seasons they live at sea. Murrelets require tall mossy trees in coniferous old growth forests with cavities on thick branches where they can construct a cup nest 20-40 meters above the forest floor. Murrelets have been documented laying eggs on rocky ground habitats only when a sufficient forest is unavailable. There are no documented nesting sites surrounding the project site. No potential nesting trees containing platform features are within the project area. This project will have no adverse impact on Marbled Murrelet given there are no documented nesting sites or potential nesting trees within the project area. 4.6 Northern Spotted O�vl(Strix occidentalis caurina)-Threatened Spotted owls require a large amount of land for their nesting and hunting grounds; pairs may occupy up to 58 sq. km. They are territorial and do not migrate, but they may shift their ranges slightly in. response to seasonal changes. Suitable spotted owl habitat includes trees relatively large in diameter, multi-layered forest canopy with a moderate to high canopy closure in overstory, midstoxy, and understory, large,tall, live trees with cavities, broken tops, mistletoe, or platforms of branches capable of holding accumulated organic matter suitable for use as a nest. Dead standing trees and fallen decayed trees supporting abundant populations of prey species are critical to spotted owl populations. Currently there are no spotted owl nesting sites documented in proximity to the project site. No trees or native vegetation will need to be removed for this project. Therefore,this project will have no adverse impacts on Northern Spotted Owl. 5.0 ANALYSIS OF EFFECTS PO Box 2854, Belfair,WA 98528 cell:360-620-0618, Office: 360-372-2421 e-mail: wetlandcorps@hotmail.com Parcel 42331-50-02013 Habitat Assessment November,2014 Page 6 The project lies within the Regulatory Floodplain of a regulated shoreline. Project scale in the Protected area is as follows: Development Type Area Type Project footprint within buffer Ramp and floating dock Regulated Floodplain 264 square feet 5.1 Vegetation Disturbance The proposed ramp and dock will be located within an area occupied by gravel and rocky substrate, devoid of native vegetation. No removal of shrub or overstory vegetation will be necessary. LON �,✓'�y '.� "' #.;� �" �`Y� vim.>,, w-r..r .a nl• 'x,+ "'� .. a�"�` �..�• fie„ A, Photo 2. Shoreline and proposed project area. 5.2 Designated Critical Habitat for Salmonids The shoreline of Lake Cushman in proximity to the project area is listed in the NOAA Fisheries Northwest Region Critical Habitat Designations for Puget Sound Chinook in Washington- August 2005 as a Final Designation of Nearshore Marine Habitat Areas. However, the shoreline area PO Box 2854. Belfair, WA 98528 cell:360-620-0618, Office: 360-372-2421 e-mail: wetlandcorps@hotmail.com Parcel 42331-50-02013 Habitat Assessment November,2014 Page 7 associated with the �he bjegt property does represent important foraging and migration habitat for juvenile Chinook. proposed development will not displace significant habitat features or native vegetation along the shoreline. The proposed development is not of a scale that would increase shade along the earshore or negatively impact the use of the site by migrating Chinook. The overall work described in this report is not expected to impact water quality or aquatic habitat important to Puget Sound Chinook. Therefore, the proposed development will have no impacts of Puget Sound Chinook or associated habitat. 5.3 Noise Pollution An increase in noise from construction activities will occur during daylight construction hours. No nesting sites are located within the radii of concern that would be impacted by noise associated with the cons ction of the addition. Wildlife species residing in proximity to the project area have likely come adapted to noise associated with residential land use traffic associated with West Cushman Ridge Drive. 5.4 Temporary Increase n Sediment and Turbidity during Construction The proposed work has tie potential to temporarily increase turbidity and suspended sediment within the project area. Best Management Practices have been outlined in Section 6.0 to minimize the adverse effects associated with sediment runoff and turbidity impacts during project implementation. 5.5 Light and Glare The proposed dock will not result in light increase along the shoreline. 6.0 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES The proposed project minimizes impacts to the shoreline by limiting the square footage of the shed to 264 square feet. Given that no adverse impacts are predicted with the proposed project, no mitigation measures are proposed. Recommended Best Management Practices for this project are as follows: • Perform excavation and site preparation work during dry weather when the water level is below the project site. • Transport all building material and tools across the lake by barge to avoid bank erosion commonly associated'with accessing the site from land. • Install silt fencing between the work area and the waters edge to prevent erosion and siltation of waters(See diagram below). • Minimize amount of erodible soils at any given time to the maximum extent feasible. • Check all equipment daily for leaks. Refueling and lubrication of equipment should occur off site. Do not store any fuel, lubricants, chemicals, or hazardous substances outside overnight within the project area. Do not apply any chemicals when there is a possibility of rain. * Comply with all permits and requirements of governing authority. PO Box 2854, Belfair,WA 98528 cell:360-620-0618, Office: 360-372-2421 e-mail: wetiandcorpsohotmaii.com Parcel 42331-50-02013 Habitat Assessment November, 2014 Page 8 7,0 SUMMARY This report addresses the proposed construction of a dock and ramp occupying 264 square feet within a Regulated Floodplain of Puget Sound, as defined by FEMA 10. The proposed development will extend approximately 35 feet waterward of the Ordinary High Water Mark of the shoreline of Lake Cushman. This is least amount of shoreline displacement feasible given project objectives. No vegetation removal or habitat feature displacement is necessary for this project. 'No impacts to listed plant or animal species or associated habitat are expected to result from the proposed project. Best Management Practices are outlined to avoid negative impacts associated with sediment and turbidity to aquatic habitat. We trust this information is sufficient for your needs at this time. Thank you for choosing The Wetland Corps as your environmental consultant. If you have any questions feel free to call. Respectfully submitted, Lee Boad Senior Ecologist oe e Lane Staff Wetland&Natural Resource Specialist PO Box 2854, Belfair, \VA 98528 ce11:360-620-0618, Office: 360-372-2421 e-mail:wetlandcorps@hotmail.com REFERENCES Audobon WatchList.http;//audobon2.org/webapp/,,vatchlist/viewSpecies. Knutson, K.L.,and V.L. Nae£ 1997. Management recommendations for Washington's priority habitats: riparian. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Olympia. 181 pp. Native Plants for Kitsap County. fti.) /lkcwppub3.co.litsap wa us/trw/sw/Native Policy of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Western Washington Treaty Tribes Concerning Wild Salmonids. Adopted by Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission,1997. PO Box 2854. 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