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SHX2019-00049 Float, Pilings - SHX Permit / Conditions - 1/8/2020
�t "`Aviv Mason County c . r\ }' Planning Division of Community Development j —�' 615 W. Alder St. Bldg.8 Shelton, WA 98584 360-427-9670 ext 352 www.co.mason.wa.us F 9-00049 SHORELINE EXEMPTION ESCRIPTION: REPLACE FLOAT CRADLE, REPLACE ISSUED: 01/08/2020 DLE STUB PILES WITH 8X8 AYC POSTS EMBEDDED IN 4', AND REPAIR (2) FLOAT POSITIONING PILES. EXPIRES: 01/08/2022 ESS: 211 N MARINE VIEW DR HOODSPORT PARCEL: 423324360922 APPLICANT: TIMOTHY P&MARY E GRAY OWNER: TIMOTHY P&MARY E GRAY 867 238TH AVE NE 867 238TH AVE NE REDMOND,WA98053-3521 REDMOND,WA98053-3521 1,425,941.7939 GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE: INTEGRATED NW CONSTRUCTION License: INTEGNC843J1 P 0 BOX 1008 Expires: 04/21/2020 HOODSPORT,WA98548 CARALYN-206.310.42 FEES: Paid Due PLA-SHORELINE EXEMPTION $300.00 Biological Evaluation Shoreline $300.00 Review Fee Totals : $600.00 1 hereby certify that I have read and examined this application and know the same to be true and correct. All provisions of Laws and Ordinances governing this type of work will be complied with whether specified herein or not. The granting of a permit does not presume to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of any o er state/local law regulating construction or the performance of construction. Issued By: Contractor or Authorized Agent: Date: Printed by:Marissa Watson on:01/08/2020 10:13 AM Page 1 of 1 3628 South 35"Street Tacoma,Washington 98409-3192 T air— POWER TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES August 7, 2019 VIA USPS AND EMAIL Tim and Mary Gray 867 23811 Ave NE Sammamish, WA 98074 SUBJECT: Gray After-the-Fact Permitting and Repair of Existing Shoreline Structures on Tacoma Power Property Dear Mr. and Mrs. Gray: The City of Tacoma, Department of Public Utilities, Light Division (Tacoma Power) has received a complete application from you and your authorized agent, Integrated Northwest Construction, for the after-the-fact permitting and repair of existing shoreline structures on Tacoma Power property fronting and adjacent to your development lot at 211 Marine View Drive, Lake Cushman. Reviewed were the enclosed updated engineering plans by Steven Morta dated July 24, 2019. Tacoma Power has no objection to the proposed activities on Tacoma Power's property and authorizes you to move forward with your regulatory permit applications. Once the required regulatory permits are obtained, then Tacoma Power will issue you a short-term license. Please note that no work may occur on Tacoma Power property, waterward of 742-feet elevation, until the short-term license is in place. Please provide a copy of this letter to the regulatory agencies when you submit your permit applications and plans to them. Feel free to contact me at 253-441-4180 or wwrightftutacoma.wa.us if you have any questions. Sincerely, Wynna�Wright Shoreline and Lands Coordinator c: Dori Bishop, Tacoma Power Integrated Northwest Construction, Authorized agent 3628 South 351 Street Tacoma,Washington 98409-3192 TACOMA POWER TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES TACOMA PUBLIC UTIIITIFS VIA EMAIL and USPS August 5, 2019 Tim and Mary Gray 867 23811 Ave NE Sammamish, WA 98074 SUBJECT: UPDATED: Tacoma Power Shoreline Use Permit Application Review- Lot 2, Short Plat of Lake Cushman No.2200 (Tax Parcel No.42332-43-60922) REFERENCE: Project No. 2019-089/SUP411 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Gray, Thank you for applying for a Shoreline Use Permit (SUP) for your existing shoreline structures located on Tacoma Power property adjacent to and associated with your development lot No. 2, Short Plat of Lake Cushman, No.2200. As you know, Tacoma Power's Cushman Hydroelectric Project area (Project) includes all lands located waterward of the 742-foot elevation Project boundary on Lake Cushman. Tacoma Power also retains a 10-foot lateral strip on your leased development lot adjacent to the Project boundary (See enclosure). All structures and uses located waterward of 742 feet elevation, and all structures and fill placed within the 10-foot lateral strip require authorization from Tacoma Power. Tacoma Power has reviewed your SUP application package for conformance with Tacoma Power's Shoreline Use Specifications and Permitting Guidelines (SUSPG) and has the following comments: Items Reviewed: • SUP application dated April 5, 2019 and received with associated fees on April 12, 2019, • UPDATED Engineering drawings by Steven Morta, P.E., dated July 24, 2019 (enclosed), and • Tacoma Power records. 1. Stairs from development lot to Tacoma Power property. Allowed. As shown in the above referenced drawings, you propose to retain the existing wood stairs which lead from the development lot to your dock structure. Stairs to access the lake are an allowed use per Appendix B Section 10 of the SUSPG. 2. Fixed pier, ramp and float with cradle. Allowed, with conditions. As shown in the above referenced drawings, you propose retain your existing fixed pier with six support pilings, ramp, and landing with one support piling with stairs leading to a concrete pad on the lakebed. You propose to replace 33% of the decking and 50% of the fascia on your existing Gray August 5, 2019 Page 2 of 3 float. Additionally, you propose to replace the three stub piles and beams that create the float cradle as well as reinforcing the footings of the two float guide pilings. The total overwater coverage associated with your existing structures is over 800 square feet which exceeds Tacoma Power's 300 square foot overwater coverage maximum allowance. Conditions: , 1. Tacoma Power will permit the existing repaired dock structure as a "Prior Existing Use" per Section 4.4 of the SUSPG and subject to the conditions therein. 3. Rip-rap. Allowed. As shown in the above referenced drawings, you propose to install rip rap only around the existing pilings, - location, 4. Debris. Prohibited. Must be removed. All debris, abandoned materials, including concrete pieces, located on Tacoma Power's property waterward of 742 feet elevation and on the lakebed fronting your development lot must be removed and disposed of at'an appropriate t upland facility. t Other Information: 5. Tacoma's 10-foot lateral strip area. Tacoma retains a 10-foot lateral strip on the development lots adjacent to the 742-foot elevation boundary. Any permanent structures or fill in this area must be approved by Tacoma. You currently have stairs located in the 10-foot lateral strip area. 6. Cultural Resources Survey. In process.A Cultural Resources Survey (CRS) is required for the ground disturbance that will occur when your project is underway. You submitted a $900.00 deposit with your application. CRS's are scheduled as lake level and archaeologist availability allows. You will be notified when your survey is scheduled. Please do not cause ground disturbance or do any work waterward of 742 feet elevation without written approval from Tacoma Power. 7. All Structures Must Be Built to Approved Plans and Specifications. Completed structures must match Tacoma Power approved plans. Any changes to approved plans must first be approved by Tacoma Power and then by the applicable regulatory agencies before the change is implemented. Any existing structures not shown on approved plans are assumed to be slated for removal. It is the responsibility of the applicant and their agents to determine the viability of the proposed project and to assure that the submitted plans are complete. Only projects that are constructed consistent with the plans approved by Tacoma Power will be eligible for a Shoreline Use Permit. Next Steps: 8. Regulatory permits. Required (Applicant). You must obtain regulatory permits from Mason County, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the US Army Corps of Engineers for the float reconstruction, piling repairs, and the after-the-fact permitting for the other existing shoreline structures. Per Section 1 of the SUSPG, copies of the necessary regulatory permits are required before Tacoma Power can issue you permission to work on our Project lands. Once obtained, please provide a copy of the required permits to Tacoma NORTH GRAY• CRADLE ASSEMBLEYAT 211 MARINE VIEW DRIVE, HOODSPORT, WA 98548 (Parcel#: 42332-43-60922) - 6x12x18'AYC SCALE: 118"=1 FEET L 16, -101, L SUPPORT BEAM / (SHIM AS REO'D) [II - ` 0 _ 2 - 4 6 - 8 10 12' 14' 16' O THRU© J ! W ARE 8.5"DIA. w ) PIPE PILES - -- REDO CONCRETE S SUPPORT BASE: MIN.4'DEPTH FOR 4"DIA PIPE p -1^ m PLAN VIEW PILES0AND® '� n = ✓ EXISTING o FIXED PIER o_ ( Nw POSI Cap Installed an REF SCHEMATIC x I x 10d NAILING 0ouhte 21 BELOW v o PCBZ rhmbers FOR CONNECTOR Q 7 (� (GLV) 8 x 8 AYC --- ----- --------- Q 15 _ POST STUB PILES#9.t0,&11 `-- - --- - -- - TO BE REPLACED BY ;t ) 8 x 8 AYC POSTS& 1 NOTE ENCASED IN 4'CONCR. EXISTING BILLET 4"DIA GLV ) CLIENT MALL BE REPLACING 33%OF EXISTING STAYS PIPE EMBEDDED , THE DECK BOARDS&HALF THE FACIA FLOATING u, IN 4'OF CONCRETE BOARDS ON THE FLOATING DOCK USING DOCK -1O 8 ) AYC LUMPIER(SAME SI7_F AS EXISTING) l 6 0 - 0 EXISTING STAIRS NON-ENCASEDBILLETS LEW4 ARE 24 31 PY CRP�1 E p - I o #OF ADULTS: 11 6 x G x 9'AYC POSTS EMBEDDED (10 x 433)/"200=21 ADULTS: OKAY _ -'" IN 4'OF CONCRETE @ BASF IblIN ih EXISTING .;w LANDING UP' 4'3"x X x 4"deep / / ) CONCRETE LANDING NOTE ALL HARDWARE SHALT- N ROLLER FIXED t� STAIRS BE GALVANIZED I ` ` � HINGE HINGE L y Q �_,(6,-4„ 12' 0" q' 'I \2.5"DIA.GLV PIPE PILE � RIPRAP ELEVATION VIEW LIGHT PASSAGE AREA 12'x 29' , GN P. MO EXISTING WAS �P INCLUDES UP TO 30 YARDS OF RIPRAP REDO CONCR BASE BILLET a 3/4"THRU BOLTS(3) T i �`�OF /y'�C�9 BROUGHT IN AND MOVED TO BEACH, OF 4"PIPE PILE ST YS w PLACED UNDER AND AROUND ENTIRE a wl 3"S0.WASHERS O STRUCTURE,RISING APPROX 2'UP __ ________ _ °_______ ° EACH PILE AND SLOPED TO LEVEL. a5"DIa. ;1 MA�POW r (3)8x8ALASKA BEAM DLE GLV PIPE ` i nw PUBLIC UTILITI[r Y..: Po R 3075$YELLO p w� PILES WCEDAR 4'CONCR. EMBEDMENT PILE Conforms with SUSPG EMBEDMENT -°" Reviewed by: O.l REFERENCE: LOCATION: 211 Marine View Dr_Hoodsnort,WA 98W4 PR POSED PROJECT: UP GRADE EXISTING CRADELASSEMPLY APPLICANT. TIM GRAY(#:42332-43-60922) ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS: LAT I LONG 47 deg 25'54"N/123 deg 13' 12"W IN:LK CUSHMAN(E.SIDE).NEAR.HOODSPORT,WA 1. IN.SIDE)MICHAEL&MARIE BLANK(# 42332-43-00923) COUNTY MASON,STATE WA 2, S.SIDE HAROLD FLYNN #:42332-43-60921) PAGE 3 OF 4 DATE: July 24,2019 VICINITY MAP FOR 211 MARINE VIEW DRIVE, HOODSPORT, WA 98548 ( Parcel#: 42332-43-60922) .. LI t• �: .t . i. f. .. .. .?1.1 17'RAS' 17' ,7 w 1:'. ,;t� �, . •94 n�zr �g�.... - `V t * V;NP. Al 1, # 211 Marine View Dr. r, / •- � � I `�• o p. 30758 O 4 1 Hoodsporl,WA 98548 �C/STCKf -- -- - ---- �=_==� ------- 47degs25'54' N Docks i 1 Boat Rampl Vile 20 752 �v 4N3oau •123degs 13'12"W.Long . �OWER 1,•�s 17J 11 17„71s 123 U ., •. TACOMA • ' TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES Conforms with SUSPG w - - _ Reviewed by: J h Date: REFERENCE: LOCATION: 211 Marine View Dr,Hoodsporl,WA 98548 PROPOSED PROJECT. UPGRADE EXISTING FLOAT APPLICANT. TIM GRAY(#:42332-43-60922) LAT/LONG 47 deg 25'54"N/123 deg 13'12"W CRADLE SUPPORT ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS: IN:LK CUSHMAN(E.SIDE).NEAR:I-IOODSPORT.WA 1. IN.SIDE)MICHAEL&MARIE BLANK(# 42332-43-60923) PAGE 2 OF4 . DATE: July 24.2019 COUNTY MASON,STATE:WA 2, IS.SIDE)HAROLD FLYNN (#:42332-43-60921) VICINITY MAP FOR 211 MARINE VIEW DRIVE HOODSPORT WA 98548 ( Parcel#: 42332-43-60922) poWER TAC t x r ACOVIA t•U{LIG :}' ,c ir,_ • j f '� r �C' �4 .s ,�.� -r Viz_ cont s with SUS � � + - ? � + ;;r• ." ' by r >. e � Da � tis •` r I ,N PROJECT INFORMATION Owner Tim and Mary Gray (425)941-7939 e-mail: Tim Gray@malrq.com LN P. 1110 Owner's Address: 867 238th Ave NE ` 1VAS 'P Redmond.WA 98053-3521 �� OF ff��CT9 Project Address: 211 Marine View Dr Hoodsport,WA 98548 Parcel Number 42332-43-60922 ✓ v 30758 Q c4`v Legal Descr. TR 2-B FO SE TR 2 OF SP#2200 �• C/STrL Engineer MET Engineering,PLLC s`to AL 1018 E Wshkah St. Aberdeen.WA 98520-2937 (360)310-0270 b (360)289-0958 c (360)861-8493 f (800)590-0958 e-mail: SMnnak-paol rrnn contact, Steven P.Morta,P.E. DIRECTION TO SITE: Contractor: Integrated NW Construction 60 N.Lake Cushman Rd,Suite 109 Take the US Hwyl 101 exit#4 off of 1-5,then take the Shelton exist heading east, Hoodporl,WA 98548 at Hoodsport,WA take a left onto N.Lake Cushman Road,then take a left onto N (253)888-5314 Marine View Drive to the site REFERENCE. LOCATION: 211 Marine View Dr..Hoodsport,WA 98548 PROPOSED PROJECT: UPGRADE EXISTING FLOAT APPLICANT: TIM GRAY(#:42332-43-60922) LAT I LONG: 47 deg 25'54"N 1 123 deg 13'12"W CRADLE SUPPORT ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS: IN.LK CUSHMAN(E.SIDE).NEAR.HOODSPORT,WA 1. (_N.SIDE)MICHAEL&MARIE BLANK(#:42332-43-60923) PAGE 1 OF 4 . DATE: Mar.6.2019 COUNTY:MASON.STATE:WA 2, IS.SIDE)HAROLD FLYNN (#:42332-43-60921) r I Gray August 5, 2019 Page 3 of 3 Power to satisfy this requirement. If necessary, Tacoma's allowable use requirements will be modified to reflect the most stringent requirement of the other agencies. 9. Short-term License. (Tacoma Power). After you have provided copies of the required regulatory permits, Tacoma Power will issue you a short-term license to perform the work described above. 10. Shoreline Use Permit. (Tacoma Power). Upon verification that you completed the requirements of the short-term license, Tacoma Power will issue a 5-year Shoreline Use Permit for the allowed uses and structures. If you have questions regarding this review of your application, please contact me at (253) 441-4180 or via email at wwright(c�ci.tacoma.wa.us. Sincerely, _ w Wynn right Shoreline and Lands Coordinator Enclosures c: Dori Bishop, Sr. Real Estate Specialist, City of Tacoma Bret Forrester, Wildlife and Lands Manager, Tacoma Power Darrin Masters, Habitat Biologist, WA Department of Fish and Wildlife Jason Sweeney, Project Manager, US Army Corps of Engineers Marissa Watson, Planner, Mason County Kyrra Wilson, Wildlife and Recreation Lands Officer, Tacoma Power t --------------------------------------• AGENCY USE ONLY t t Date received: o y- US Army Corps DEC 16 2019 ; WASHINGTON STATE or Engineers, ; Seattle Distract Joint Aquatic Resources Permit : Agency refeii-AV#6 '- 2 (''�-�- i Application (JARPA) Form1,2 Tax Parcel#(s): . USE BLACK OR BLUE INK TO ENTER ANSWERS IN THE WHITE SPACES BELOW. t i t i t L______________________________________1 PLANNING Part 1—Project Identification 1. Project Name (A name for your project that you create. Examples: Smiths Dock or Seabrook Lane Development) [, ] Gray Float Cradle Replacement and Float Repair Project. Part 2—Applicant The person and/or organization responsible for the project. 2a. Name (Last, First, Middle) Gray, Timothy & Mary 2b. Organization (If applicable) 2c. Mailing Address (Street or PO Box) 867 238th Ave NE 2d. City, State, Zip Redmond, WA 98053-3521 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 htto://www.nws.usaGe.army nd/Missions/CivilWorks/Reg ulatory/PermitGuidebook/Endange reds gecies.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.epermittin-g.wa.gov/site/alias resourcecenter/iaroa lama form/9984/iaroa form.asp For other help,contact the Governor's Office of Regulatory Assistance at 1-800-917-0043 or helonora.wa.gov. JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 1 of 14 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.) [ 7 1 3a. Name (Last, First, Middle) Valdeman, Caralyn 3b. Organization (If applicable) Integrated Northwest Construction, Inc. 3c. Mailing Address (street or PO Box) 1 4#4' ,�f �V. 60 N Lake Cushman Rd, Suite 109 3d. City, State, Zip Hoodsport, WA 98584 3e. Phone(1) 3f. Phone(2) 3 Fax 3h. E-mail (253) 888-5314 (206) 319-4239 caralyn@integratednwconstruction.com Part 4—Property Owner(s) Contact information for people or organizations owning the property(ies) where the project will occur. Consider both upland and aquatic ownership because the upland owners may not own the adjacent aquatic land. i,ei ❑ 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) 4b. Organization (If applicable) Tacoma Power 4c. Mailing Address (street or PO Box) P.O. Box 11007 4d. City, State, Zip Tacoma, WA 98411-0007 4e. Phone(1) 0. 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. [hell ❑ 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.) hem ® Private ❑ Federal ❑ Publicly owned (state, county, city, special districts like schools, ports, etc.) ❑ Tribal ❑ Department of Natural Resources (DNR) — managed aquatic lands (Complete DARPA Attachment E) 5b. Street Address (Cannot be a PO Box. If there is no address, provide other location information in 5p.) [Lelpj 211 Marine View Drive 5c. City, State, Zip (If the project is not in a city or town. provide the name of the nearest city or town.) [2 Hoodsport, WA 98548 5d. County hel Mason 5e. Provide the section, township, and range for the project location. [help] 1/4 Section Section Township Range 32 23N 4W 5f. Provide the latitude and longitude of the project location. [_ ;;] • Example:47.03922 N lat. I-122.89142 W long. (Use decimal degrees- NAD 83) 47.43267 N -123.21928 W 5g. List the tax parcel number(s) for the project location. [Le-ipi • The local county assessor's office can provide this information. 42332-43-60922 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) FLYNN JR, HAROLD MARK 22254 NE 7TH ST 42332-43-60921 SAMMAMISH WA 98074 .................... ........_....... -- ._.... -._......_...—---.�_...._.. BLANK MICHAEL A& MARIE B 3129 MAPLEWOOD CIRCLE NE 42332-43-60923 TRUST, MICHAEL A & MARIE B TACOMA WA 98422 BLANK TRSE JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 3 of 14 ................_._................_........_..................._.........._................_............__..............._.............._...............................__.........._........_......... i 5i. List all wetlands on or adjacent to the project location. [newt ] 5j. List all waterbodies (other than wetlands) on or adjacent to the project location. n[ gAl Lake Cushman. 5k. Is any part of the project area within a 100-year floodplain? [help] ® Yes ❑ No ❑ Don't know 51. Briefly describe the vegetation and habitat conditions on the property. [ ] Site is moderately to heavily vegetated with native vegetation. 5m. Describe how the property is currently used. [ ] Residential/recreational. 5n. Describe how the adjacent properties are currently used. [ ] Residential/recreational. 5o. Describe the structures (above and below ground) on the property, including their purpose(s) and current condition. h[ eM In addition to a SFR, existing shoreline appurtenances include an approx. four by five-foot (4' 3" x 4' 8") wood landing, an approx. four by twelve-foot (4' x 12') wood ramp, wood pier access stairs, an approx. seventeen by thirty-three-foot (16' 10" x 33') pier with six pipe piles, an approx. two hundred and seventy-six square-foot (276 sf) float with two pipe positioning piles, and a float cradle with three pile stubs and wood beams. 5p. Provide driving directions from the closest highway to the project location, and attach a map. [ ] From Hoodsport, turn left on SR 119 and follow up the hill. At the Lake Cushman Resort, Turn left , then immediately right onto Marine View Drive and follow addresses to the site. Part 6—Project Description JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 4 of 14 6a. Briefly summarize the overall project. You can provide more detail in 6b. The proposed action on their Lake Cushman property is the repair of an existing float and the replacement of an existing float cradle. The concrete footings of two existing float positioning piles will be repaired and three existing float cradle piles will be replaced. Riprap will also be installed around the existing and replaced piles of the float, float cradle, and existing pier piles to alleviate erosion. 6b. Describe the purpose of the project and why you want or need to perform it. [ ] The bank toe at the site is primarily rock and does not exhibit the typical erosion damage that is common to the Lake Cushman shoreline; however, piles associated with the existing overwater structures have suffered erosion around their footings. The two primary causes of shoreline erosion on Lake Cushman are: • The seasonal raising and lowering of Lake Cushman, a reservoir with two functioning dams. • The lake's unique landscape features, including a steep, unnatural lakebed topography that lacks a shallow foreshore to diminish wave energy generated by strong prevailing winds and approx. eight miles of fetch. The applicant's property is located on the east side of the lake and features a heavily vegetated, moderate to steep sloped shoreline with a steep lakebed. The existing piles for the pier and float have been exposed by erosion and need their footings augmented with additional concrete and rebar. The float cradle and three pile stubs are old and need to be replaced. Part of the float's decking and fascia is also in need of replacement. In conclusion, the project objective is to replace or repair existing shoreline structures, all-the-while avoiding or minimizing impacts to ESA-listed species and improving shoreline habitat at the site. 6c. Indicate the project category. (Check all that apply) [help] ❑ Commercial X❑ 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 ❑ Stairs ❑ Bridge ❑ Dredging ❑ Mining ❑ Stormwater facility ❑ Bulkhead ❑ Fence ❑ Outfall Structure ❑ Swimming Pool ❑ Buoy ❑ Ferry Terminal ® Piling/Dolphin ❑ Utility Line ❑ Channel Modification ❑ Fishway ❑ Raft JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 5 of 14 ❑ Other: 6e. Describe how you plan to construct each project element checked in 6d. Include specific construction methods and equipment to be used. [ , • Identify where each element will occur in relation to the nearest waterbody. • Indicate which activities are within the 100-year floodplain. As per the engineered design by MET Engineering, PLLC, the existing float cradle will be replaced. The replacement cradle will be constructed of Alaska yellow cedar lumber and three (3), eight by eight (8" x 8") post piles. The existing float will have thirty-three (33) percent of its decking and fifty (50) percent of its fascia boards replaced. The existing float's two (2) positioning pile footings will be repaired by augmenting the existing concrete with additional concrete and rebar. To aid in mitigating erosion, the pier and float's pile footings (eleven total) will be augmented with basalt riprap (1/2 man rock) that will extend approx. two (2) feet up the circumference of the piles and slope level. The float and cradle will be repaired with galvanized steel or aluminum hardware, and Alaska yellow cedar for all lumber replacement members, including post piles, decking, fascia, and cradle beams. Post pile holes will be approx. twenty-four inches (24") wide and filled with concrete to a maximum depth of four feet (4'). Concrete for the float footings will be mixed on site by hand. A circular saw and various hand tools will be used throughout the proposed project. Workers, equipment, debris, and materials will be transported to the site by cars or trucks. Geo-textile fabric will be spread over the dry lakebed before commencement of project construction in order to contain any manmade construction debris. At the completion of construction, the geo-textile fabric will be removed from the shoreline at the site, along with all construction debris and other existing manmade debris. All debris will be disposed of at a licensed landfill or other licensed disposal site. Activities are within the 100-year flood plain. The nearest waterbody is Lake Cushman. 6f. What are the anticipated start and end dates for project construction? (Month/Year) hel • If the project will be constructed in phases or stages, use JARPA Attachment U to list the start and end dates of each phase or stage. Start date: unknown End date:14 days, after issuance of all required permits. ❑ See JARPA Attachment D 6g. Fair market value of the project, including materials, labor, machine rentals, etc. LtLeM `CTITknovvt�- � C ?�Gip 6h. Will any portion of the project receive federal funding? hel • 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.) [ JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 6 of 14 7a. Describe how the project has been designed to avoid and minimize adverse impacts to wetlands. ® Not applicable 7b. Will the project impact wetlands? hel ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Don't know 7c. Will the project impact wetland buffers? [helpl ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Don't know 7d. Has a wetland delineation report been prepared? [hel • If Yes, submit the report, including data sheets, with the JARPA package. ❑ Yes ❑ No 7e. Have the wetlands been rated using the Western Washington or Eastern Washington Wetland Rating System? hel • 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? [hel • 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. hel 71h. 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. [help] JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 7 of 14 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 category' 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. 3Indicate 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: 7i. 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. [;- ,] 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. i,ei 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.) [ ] ❑ 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. hel ❑ Not applicable JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 8 of 14 The proposal will have minimal negative impacts on aquatic habitat or on any other uses of the waterbody. BMPs shall be followed during construction to protect water quality at the site. Please seethe Gray BE dated 10-01-19. Asper that document, the following conservation measures will be followed: • No construction to occur unless Lake Cushman's waters are low. • Construction to take place as per the HPA provisions from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. • Six native trees or large shrubs will be planted along the shoreline where it is lacking. • Previously discussed BMPs to be strictly adhered to. 8b. Will your project impact a waterbody or the area around a waterbody? [held ® Yes ❑ No 8c. Have you prepared a mitigation plan to compensate for the project's adverse impacts to non-wetland waterbodies? [hel • 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 Yes. 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. A watershed approach is an analytical process for making compensatory mitigation decisions that support sustainability or improvement of aquatic resources in a watershed (33 CFR 332.2). This generally involves large projects that impact wetlands. The proposed project will be mitigating impacts with on-site mitigation. Conservation Measures were previously noted in this document. 8e. Summarize impact(s) to each waterbody in the table below. [ ;;] Activity (clear, Waterbody Impact Duration Amount of material Area (sq. ft. or dredge, fill, pile name' location of impact3 (cubic yards) to be linear ft.) of drive, etc.) placed in or waterbody removed from directly affected waterbody Lake Upper Approx. Up to 30 culyds Approx. 30 Cushman shoreline 14 days linear feet JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 9 of 14 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. z 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. 3Indicate 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 waterbod h[ eip] Approx. 5 cu/yds of concrete will be placed below the lakebed grade to repair existing pile footings and 30 cu/yds of riprap will be placed around all (11) pile footings for erosion control. 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. [ ] All excavating will be done by manual labor. 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. h[ eld Agency Name Contact Name Phone Most Recent Date of Contact 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? [ ] • If Yes, list the parameter(s) below. • If you don't know, use Washington Department of Ecology's Water Quality Assessment tools at: ham://www ecy,wa.gov/programs/yyq/303d/. ❑ Yes ® No JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 10 of 14 9c. What U.S. Geological Survey Hydrological Unit Code (HUC) is the project in? Lei • Go to http://cfpub.epa.gov/surf/locate/index.cfm to help identify the HUC. 17110018 9d. What Water Resource Inventory Area Number (WRIA#) is the project in? [help] • Go to http://www.ecy.wa.gov/services/gis/maps/wria/wria.htrn,.to find the WRIA#. WRIA 16 9e. Will the in-water construction work comply with the State of Washington water quality standards for turbidity? h[ eId • Go to http!/www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/swos/criteria.html for the standards. ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Not applicable 9f. If the project is within the jurisdiction of the Shoreline Management Act, what is the local shoreline environment designation? hel • If you don't know, contact the local planning department. • For more information, go to: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/sma/laws rules/173-26/211 designations.html. ❑ Rural ❑ Urban ❑ Natural ❑ Aquatic ❑ Conservancy ® Other(Z., C� 9g. What is the Washington Department of Natural Resources Water Type? [i,el • Go to http,/www dnr wa gov/BusinessPermits/Topics/ForestPracticesAIDpiications/Pages/fp watertyping.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? (help] • If No, provide the name of the manual your project is designed to meet. ® Yes ❑ No Name of manual: Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington. 9i. Does the project site have known contaminated sediment? [Leipj • If Yes, please describe below. ❑ Yes ❑ No 9j. If you know what the property was used for in the past, describe below. [Lei] It was a forest. 9k. Has a cultural resource (archaeological) survey been performed on the project area? [ JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 11 of 14 • If Yes, attach it to your JARPA package. ❑ Yes ❑ No 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. [ ) The Chinook salmon, the bull trout, the Puget Sound steelhead, the marbled murrelet, the horned lark, the yellow-billed cuckoo, and the spotted owl are the ESA listed aquatic threatened or endangered species in the area. 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. [hel See above. 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 JARPA 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.ciov/programs/sea!sena/e-review.html. ❑ A copy of the SEPA determination or letter of exemption is included with this application. ❑ A SEPA determination is pending with _Mason County (lead agency). The expected decision date is ❑ 1 am applying for a Fish Habitat Enhancement Exemption. (Check the box below in 10b.) [ ) OJ tion below). ❑ Categorical Exemption. Under what section of the SEPA administrative code (WAC) is it exempt? ❑ Other: 10b. Indicate the permits you are applying for. (Check all that apply.) [help] LOCAL GOVERNMENT Local Government Shoreline permits: ❑ Substantial Development ❑ Conditional Use ❑ Variance ® Shoreline Exemption Type (expla'n): L� tk- L Other city/county permits: JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 12 of 14 ❑ Floodplain Development Permit ® Critical Areas Ordinance STATE GOVERNMENT Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) ❑ Fish Habitat Enhancement Exemption —Attach Exemption Form 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 JARPA 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) ❑ SEPA is pre-empted by federal law. JARPA Revision 2012.1 Page 13 of 14 Part 11—Authorizing Signatures Signatures are required before submitting the JARPA package. The JARPA package includes the JARPA form, project plans, photos, etc. bAipj 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 enteri�roperty where the project is located to inspect the project site or any work related to the project. (initial) Applicant Printed Name Appli ant ign ture Date 11 b. Authorized Agent Signature LtLeM 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. Caralyn Valdeman 10/09/2019 Authorized Agent Printed Name Authorized A nt Signature Date 11c. Property Owner Signature (if not applicant). heI 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 Qr 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 t �," MASON COUNTY Planning Division of Community Development � Planning DEPARTMENT hTh z,' 615 W. Alder St. Bldg. 8, Shelton, WA 98584 360-427-9670 ext 352 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (WAC 197-11-340) SEP2019-00102 Description of Proposal: REPLACE FLOAT CRADLE, REPLACE FLOAT CRADLE STUB PILES WITH 8X8 AYC POSTS EMBEDDED IN 4' CONCRETE, AND REPAIR (2) FLOAT POSITIONING PILES. Proponent: TIMOTHY P & MARY E GRAY Location of Proposal: 211 N MARINE VIEW DR Parcel Number: 423324360922 Legal Description: TR 2-B OF SE TR 2 OF SP #2200 Lead Agency: Mason County The Lead Agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21 C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed Environmental Checklist and other information on file with the Lead Agency. This information is available to the public upon request. Please contact Marissa Watson at 360-427-9670 x367 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 the Dept. of Community Development, 615 W Alder St, Shelton WA 98584 by 01/07/2020. Appeal of this determination must be filed with a 14-day period following this final determination date, per Mason County Code Chapter 15.11 Appeals. 220 / Authorized Local Government Official Date i Printed by:Marissa Watson on:12/20/2019 02:50 PM Page I o i FnJr)lel-l �Cl� MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 1 PLANNING j� - � J c� MASON CO. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND DEC 2019 b I J W. Alder Street 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Gray Float Cradle Replacement and Float Repair Project. 2. Name of applicant: Gray, Timothy & Mary 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Integrated Northwest Construction, Inc., Caralyn Valdeman. 60 N Lake Cushman Rd, Suite 109, Hoodsport, WA 98584. (206) 319-4239 or (253) 888- 5314. caralyn@integratednwconstruction.com. 4. Date checklist prepared: 10-01-19. 5. Agency requesting checklist: Mason County. 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): No phasing. Work to be completed ASAP after receiving all required permits. 7. Do you have any plans for future expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal: if yes, explain. No. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. A BE has been prepared. 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. No. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. A Mason County Shoreline exemption permit and a building permit; an HPA from the WDFW; A USACE permit. 11 . Give a brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description). As per the engineered design by MET Engineering, PLLC, the existing float cradle will be replaced. The replacement cradle will be MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 2 constructed of Alaska yellow cedar lumber and three (3), eight by eight (8" x 8") post piles. The existing float will have thirty-three (33) percent of its decking and fifty (50) percent of its fascia boards replaced. The existing float's two (2) positioning pile footings will be repaired by augmenting the existing concrete with additional concrete and rebar. To aid in mitigating erosion, the pier and float's pile footings (eleven total) will be augmented with basalt riprap (1/2 man rock) that will extend approx. two (2) feet up the circumference of the piles and slope level. The float and cradle will be repaired with galvanized steel or aluminum hardware, and Alaska yellow cedar for all lumber replacement members, including post piles, decking, fascia, and cradle beams. Post pile holes will be approx. twenty-four inches (24") wide and filled with concrete to a maximum depth of four feet (4'). Concrete for the float footings will be mixed on site by hand. A circular saw and various hand tools will be used throughout the proposed project. Workers, equipment, debris, and materials will be transported to the site by cars or trucks. Geo-textile fabric will be spread over the dry lakebed before commencement of project construction in order to contain any manmade construction debris. At the completion of construction, the geo-textile fabric will be removed from the shoreline at the site, along with all construction debris and other existing manmade debris. All debris will be disposed of at a licensed landfill or other licensed disposal site. Activities are within the 100-year flood plain. The nearest waterbody is Lake Cushman. 12. What is the location of the proposal? Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist The site is located on Lake Cushman at 211 Marine View Drive, Hoodsport. Section 32, Township 23N, Range 04W. The legal description is: TR 2-13 OF SE TR 2 OF SP #2200. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS: 1. EARTH: MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 3 a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approx. percent slope)? Greater than 100 percent. C. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. Rock, gravel, and cobble. d. Are there surface indications of history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity: If so, describe. No. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Approx. 5 cu/yds of concrete will be used for replacement/repaired pile footings. Approx. 30 cu/yds of riprap will be placed around all existing pile (11) footings for erosion control. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use: If so, generally describe. The WDOE's BMPs and the WDFW's HPA provisions shall be followed during construction to prevent erosion. g. About what percentage of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project constructions (for example, asphalt or buildings)? The project will add a negligible amount of new impervious surface area to the site, as all structures will be pervious to water. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: All HPA provisions and the WDOE's BMPs shall be adhered to during construction. See Gray BE, please. 2. AIR: a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e. duct, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities, if known N/A b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odors that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. N/A MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 4 C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: N/A 3. WATER: a. Surface: 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. Lake Cushman. 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. No, the lake will be lowered during construction. 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. Approx. five cu/yds concrete in and 30 cu/yds riprap in. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. Yes. 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No. b. Ground: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known. No. 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.). MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 5 Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. None will be discharged. C. Water runoff(including storm water): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this flow into other waters? If so, describe. Any runoff would be from precipitation. WDOE's BMPs and the WDFW's HPA provisions shall be adhered to during construction. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters: if so, generally describe. No. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: The HPA provisions and the WDOE's BMPs shall be adhered to. 4. PLANTS: a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: X_deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other x_evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other x_shrubs _ grass pasture crop or grain wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, 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? None. C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Unknown. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 6 Native plantings were recommended in the Biological Evaluation. 5. ANIMALS a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus), marbled murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus marmoratus), Puget Sound Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), Puget Sound Steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss), yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus), the spotted owl (Strix occidentalis), and the horned lark (Eremophila alpestris strigata). C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Fish migrate from Lake Cushman to the North Fork of the Skokomish River, but migration to or from Puget Sound is not possible due to major anthropogenic blockages. Tacoma Power transports salmonids manually from Lake Cushman to the Skokomish River. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: None. 6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES: a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. None. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties: If so, generally describe. No. C. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: None. MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 7 7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, which could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. No. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. An ambulance in the event of a construction accident. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: WDOE's BMPs shall be adhered to. b. Noise: 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? None. 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. N/A 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any" N/A 8) LAND AND SHORELINE USE: a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Residential and recreational. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. No. C. Describe any structures on the site. In addition to a SFR, existing shoreline appurtenances include an approx. four by five-foot (4' 3" x 4' 8") wood landing, an approx. four by twelve-foot (4' x 12') wood ramp, wood pier access stairs, an approx. seventeen by thirty-three-foot (16' 10" x 33') pier with six pipe piles, an approx. two hundred and seventy-six square-foot (276 sf) float with two pipe positioning piles, and a float cradle with three pile stubs and wood beams. MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 8 d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? Yes, the existing float cradle and part of the float's decking and fascia will be disassembled and removed from the site. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? U"k-newr�- tZ F. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? ewrt- g. If applicable, what is the current Shoreline Master Program designation of the site? Residential. h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "Environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. Lake Cushman is a Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Area . i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? None. j. Approximately how may people would the completed project displace? None. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None. i. Proposed measure to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Overwater structures are common to residences on Lake Cushman. 9. HOUSING: a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None. b. Approximately how many units, if any would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: None. MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 9 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? The float sits on the lake's surface when it actually has water. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None. C. Proposed measure to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: None. 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? None. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No. C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal: None. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: None. 12. RECREATION a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Boating, fishing, hiking, etc. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreational opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: None. 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION: MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 10 a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. No. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. None. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: None. 14. TRANSPORTATION a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. State Routes 101 and 119. b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the existing street system? Show on site plans, if any. Unknown. C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? None. d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). No. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project. If known, indicated when peak volumes would occur. None. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: None. 15. PUBLIC SERVICES a. Would the project result in an increased need for public service (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe: No. MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 11 b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any: None. 16. UTILITIES a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other: b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. None. Signature: The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: 1-TN�—�- T ci Date submitted: October 7, 2019 to S SIX2.0 Ic! -"L4 e-1 DEC 1 6. 2019 PLANNING O l d W. Alder Street Biological Evaluation Gray Float & Float Cradle Repair Project • Lake Cushman, Hoodsport WA For: Timothy & Mary Gray 867 238t"Ave NE Redmond WA 98053-3521 Prepared by: BioResources, LLC Kim Schaumburg Fisheries biologist,University of Washington, 1981 10112 Bay View Rd. KPN Vaughn, WA,98394 (253) 884-5776 or 225-2973 Email October 1, 2019 Table of Contents 1.0 Proposed Action.............................................................................. 3 1.1 Background ................................................................................... 3 1.2 Project Need and Objectives................................................................ 4 2.0 Project Description........................................................................... 4-5 2.1 Project Activities................... ........................................................... 5-7 2.2 Timing.......................................................................................... 7 2.3 Conservation Measures...................................................................... 7 2.4 Best Management Practices.................................................................. 7-9 3.0 Action Area.................................................................................... 9-10 4.0 ESA Species and Habitat Information..................................................... 10-11 4.1 ESA Listed Species.......................................................................... 12-14 5.0 Environmental Baseline Conditions....................................................... 14 5.1 Action Area................................................................................. 14-15 5.2 Proposed Project Area..................................................................... 15-16 6.0 Effects of the Action.......................................................................... 16 6.1 Direct Effects.................................................................................. 16-18 6.2 Primary Constituent Elements............................................................ 18-20 6.3 Direct Effects to ESA Listed Species...................................................... 20 6.4 Indirect Effects.................................................................................. 20-21 6.5 Primary Constituent Elements............................................................ 21-22 6.6 Direct Effects to ESA Listed Species....................................................... 22-23 6.7 Interrelated/Interdependent Effects......................................................... 23 6.8 Primary Constituent Elements............................................................ ..23-24 6.9 Cumulative Effects............................................................................ 24 7.0 Conclusion......................................................................................24 7.1 Take Analysis.................................................................................. 24 7.2 Determination of Effect.......................................................................25 8.0 References.......................................................................................26-29 Attachments 1. Project location...................................................................................30 2. Site plan with existing&proposed development............................................ 31 3. Site plan with existing&proposed development............................................ 32 4. Site plan with existing&proposed development......................................... 33 5. Cross section of bulkhead development................................................. 34 6. Cross section of pier and float development............................................. 35 7. Site Photograph.................................................................. 8. Essential Fish Habitat............................................................................ 37-38 Gray Biological Evaluation 2 1.0 Proposed Action This Biological Evaluation has been submitted on behalf of Timothy and Mary Gray at the request of the Seattle District United States Army Corps of Engineers to comply with Endangered Species Act(ESA) regulations regarding shoreline development. The proposed action on their Lake Cushman property is the repair of an existing float and the replacement of an existing float cradle. The concrete footings of two existing float positioning piles will be repaired and three existing float cradle piles will be replaced. Riprap will also be installed around the existing and replaced piles of the float, float cradle, and existing pier piles to alleviate erosion. Mitigation for the proposed project will include a native vegetation planting plan. 1.1Background The proposed project site is located in Mason County at 211 Marine View Drive, Hoodsport, Washington(Attachment 1). The Mason County tax parcel number is 42332- 43-60922. The property is located in Section 32,Township 23N, Range 04 of the Western Meridian. The latitude is 47.43267 north, and the longitude is-123.21928 west. The proposed project site is on Lake Cushman in the Skokomish/Dosewallips Water Resource Inventory Area 16(WRIA 16) in Mason County. Lake Cushman is regulated under the Mason County Shoreline Master Program and the Mason County Resource Ordinance as a Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Area. The Shoreline Management Act of 1971 designated Lake Cushman as a Shoreline of Statewide Significance. In addition,Lake Cushman is regulated by Tacoma Public Utilities (aka Tacoma Power), which has designated Shoreline Management Classification(SMC) zones. The proposed project site is located in an SMC zone classified as"A." Tacoma Power defines the"A" management classification as shoreline areas with no known significant environmental/cultural resources or associated resource management goals precluding existing or future shoreline uses;this classification acknowledges existing private uses and anticipates potential future private and light commercial shoreline uses (Kleinschmidt 2012). The proposed project site is located in a rural neighborhood on a 1.00 acre shoreline lot that supports a single-family residence located approximately(approx.)sixty-five(65) feet horizontally and thirty(30) feet vertically from the shoreline of Lake Cushman. Existing shoreline appurtenances (Attachments 3-6) include an approx. four by five-foot (4' 3"x 4' 8")wood landing,an approx. four by twelve-foot(4' x 12')wood ramp,wood pier access stairs, an approx. seventeen by thirty-three-foot(16' 10"x 33')pier with six pipe piles,an approx.two hundred and seventy-six square-foot(276 sf) float with two pipe positioning piles, and a float cradle with three pile stubs and wood beams. Gray Biological Evaluation 3 1.2 Project Need and Objectives The bank toe at the site is primarily rock and does not exhibit the typical erosion damage that is common to the Lake Cushman shoreline; however,piles associated with the existing overwater structures have suffered erosion around their footings. The two primary causes of shoreline erosion on Lake Cushman are: • The seasonal raising and lowering of Lake Cushman,a reservoir with two functioning dams. • The lake's unique landscape features, including a steep, unnatural lakebed topography that lacks a shallow foreshore to diminish wave energy generated by strong prevailing winds and approx. eight miles of fetch. The applicant's property is located on the east side of the lake and features a heavily vegetated, moderate to steep sloped shoreline with a steep lakebed. The existing piles for the pier and float have been exposed by erosion and need their footings augmented with additional concrete and rebar. The float cradle and three pile stubs are old and need to be replaced. Part of the float's decking and fascia is also in need of replacement. In conclusion,the project objective is to replace or repair existing shoreline structures, all-the-while avoiding or minimizing impacts to ESA-listed species and improving shoreline habitat at the site. 2.0 Project Description As per the engineered design by MET Engineering, PLLC (Attachment 2),the existing float cradle will be replaced. The replacement cradle will be constructed of Alaska yellow cedar lumber and three(3), eight by eight(8"x 8")post piles. The existing float will have thirty-three(33)percent of its decking and fifty (50)percent of its fascia boards replaced. The existing float's two (2)positioning pile footings will be repaired by augmenting the existing concrete with additional concrete and rebar. To aid in mitigating erosion,the pier and_Goat's pile footings(eleven total)will be augmented with basalt rip (1/2 man rock)that will extend approx.two(2) feet up the circumference of the piles and slope level. The float and cradle will be repaired with galvanized steel or aluminum hardware, and Alaska yellow cedar for all lumber replacement members, including post piles, decking, fascia, and cradle beams. Post pile holes will be approx. twenty-four inches(24")wide and filled with concrete to a maximum depth of four feet(4'). Concrete for the float footings will be mixed on site by hand. A circular saw and various hand tools will be used throughout the proposed project. Workers, equipment,debris, and materials will be transported to the site by cars or trucks. Geo-textile fabric will be spread over the dry lakebed before commencement of project construction in order to contain any manmade construction debris. At the completion of construction,the geo-textile fabric will be Gray Biological Evaluation 4 removed from the shoreline at the site, along with all construction debris and other existing manmade debris. All debris will be disposed of at a licensed landfill or other licensed disposal site. 2.1 Project Activities Demolition of the Float Cradle and Float Decking/Fascia The existing float cradle will be disassembled and removed from the site, along with the float's decking and fascia boards to be replaced. Only thirty-three percent of the decking and fifty percent of the fascia will be replaced. Excavation of the Float's Post Piles Due to the difficulty of accessing the site with heavy machinery, it will be necessary to manually excavate substrate material. The existing(3) float cradle pile stubs and footings will be excavated and removed from the shoreline. Lakebed substrate around and beneath the two pipe pile footings to be repaired will also be excavated. The new and repaired footing holes will be approx.two by four feet. A small amount of excavated substrate material will be stockpiled on the shoreline and will later be used to fill in any depressions. The majority of the excavated material will be removed from the lkebed at the site, as per Tacoma Power's rules and regulations. Pouring of the Pile Holes Concrete for the pile holes will be poured at the same time. Before concrete is poured, rebar will be placed in the cradle pile holes and rebar will be attached to the existing concrete footings of the(2)float positioning piles, and then the concrete will be poured and allowed to cure. Float Cradle Replacement and Float Repair The float cradle and float decking and fascia will be replaced and repaired on site with Alaska yellow cedar lumber and galvanized steel or stainless steel hardware. To aid in mitigating erosion,the pier and float's pile footings(eleven total)will be augmented with basalt riprap(1/2 man rock)that will extend approx. two(2) feet up the circumference of the piles and slope level. At the completion of construction,the geo-textile fabric will be removed from the shoreline at the site, along with all construction debris and any other existing manmade debris, including concrete.All debris will be disposed of at a licensed landfill or other licensed disposal site. Gray Biological Evaluation 5 Native Vegetation Plantings The site is heavily vegetated with native trees and shrubs; however,there may be room for at least six trees or large shrubs along the trail that leads to the shoreline (Attachment 7). The installation of native vegetation on the bank slope is expected to have the following direct and indirect effects: *Native vegetation will provide a more stable and diverse habitat for wildlife. *Native vegetation will provide leaf matter and insects for aquatic life in Lake Cushman. *Native vegetation will more effectively intercept runoff(from precipitation)and promote the infiltration of surface flows to groundwater, where it is filtered and later(slowly)released through subsurface flows. Additional benefits of this process are increased slope stabilization, less turbidity and siltation in Lake Cushman, and fewer dissolved organic and inorganic compounds(i.e.pollutants such as nitrates,phosphates, heavy metals,etc.)entering the lake. Plants should be installed where vegetation is lacking. They should be thinned or trimmed as necessary and watered at least twice per week during dry conditions in spring and summer months. Any invasive,non-native vegetation should be removed at least twice a year or as necessary. Due to the close proximity of Lake Cushman,no herbicides or pesticides should be used in this project. Potted(3.5"or one to two gallon pots)or bare root plants are recommended. Organic mulch should be used to mulch the newly installed plants in order to minimize runoff from topsoil. Straw will introduce weeds and is not recommended for mulching at the site. The exact location of the plantings will be at the installer's discretion. Recommended native species include: Douglas-fir(Pseudotsuga menziesii),western hemlock(Tsuga heterophylla), Sitka spruce(Picea sitchensis), shore pine(Pinus contorta contorta), Western red cedar(Thuja plicata),willow(Salix spp. including scouleriana, sitchensis, and/or hookeriana), vine maple(Acer circinatum), Western yew(Taxus brevifolia),Pacific dogwood (Cornus nuttallii), oceanspray(Holodiscus discolor),Pacific ninebark(Physocarpus capitatus), Indian plum (Oemleria cerasiformis), evergreen huckleberry(Vaccinium ovatum),red huckleberry(Vaccinium parvifiolium),Pacific ninebark (Physocarpus capitatus), common snowberry(Symphoricarpos albus), salal (Gaultheria shallon), Oregon-grape(Berberis aquifolium or nervosa), and sword fern(Polystichum munitum). Mitigation Contingency Plan The property owners will inspect the planting area at least once a month until the vegetation becomes established. The property owners will monitor and water the native vegetation plantings at least three times per week during dry months,until the vegetation becomes established. It is expected that vegetation should be adequately established in three to five years. Dead plants will be replaced throughout the monitoring period. If Gray Biological Evaluation 6 necessary, invasive, non-native vegetation will be removed or cut back at least twice per year. 2.2 Timing Work will be completed over an approx. fourteen (14) day period during daylight working hours normal to a rural neighborhood. Work will only take place when the water level of Lake Cushman is low,which is generally between October and April. 2.3 Conservation Measures 1. No construction to occur unless Lake Cushman's waters are low. 2. Construction to take place as per the HPA provisions from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 3. W 1 __ aw 4. Previously discussed BMPs to be strictly adhered to. 2.4 Best Management Practices In order to maintain the present water quality of Lake Cushman during project construction, Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be implemented. BMPs are defined as physical, structural,and/or managerial practices that prevent or reduce the pollution of water(WDOE). The following source control BMPs, which are detailed in the WDOE's Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington, Volume H Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention (2012), will be implemented for long-term protection of water quality at the site: BMP C101: Preserving Natural Vegetation Wherever practical, native vegetation shall be preserved to reduce erosion. Natural vegetation should be preserved on steep slopes, near perennial and intermittent watercourses or swales,and on building sites in wooded areas. Gray Biological Evaluation 7 BMP C154: Concrete Washout Area Purpose.Prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants to stormwater from concrete waste by conducting washout off-site, or performing on-site washout in a designated area to prevent pollutants from entering surface waters or ground water. Conditions of Use: Concrete washout area best management practices are implemented on construction projects where: *Concrete is used as a construction material. *It is not possible to dispose of all concrete wastewater and washout off-site(ready mix plant, etc.). •Concrete trucks,pumpers, or other concrete coated equipment are washed on-site. *Note: If less than 10 concrete trucks or pumpers need to be washed out on-site,the wash water may be disposed of in a formed area awaiting concrete or an upland disposal site where it will not contaminate surface or ground water. The upland disposal site shall be at least 50 feet from sensitive areas such as storm drains, open ditches, or water bodies, including wetlands. •A temporary washout facility shall be constructed on-site or the concrete truck will be washed out off-site. •When temporary concrete washout facilities are no longer required for the work,the hardened concrete, slurries and liquids shall be removed and properly disposed of. •Materials used to construct temporary concrete washout facilities shall be removed from the site of the work and disposed of or recycled. BMP C151: Concrete Handling Purpose: Concrete work can generate process water and slurry that contain fine particles and high pH, both of which can violate water quality standards in the receiving water. Concrete spillage or concrete discharge to surface waters of the State is prohibited.Use this BMP to minimize and eliminate concrete,concrete process water, and concrete slurry from entering waters of the state. Conditions of Use:Any time concrete is used,utilize these management practices. *Wash out concrete truck chutes,pumps, and internals into formed areas only.Assure that washout of concrete trucks is performed offsite or in designated concrete washout areas. DO not wash out concrete trucks onto the ground, or into storm drains, open ditches, streets, or streams. •Return unused concrete remaining in the truck and pump to the originating batch plant for recycling. Do not dump excess concrete on site, except in designated concrete washout areas. •Wash offhand tools including, but not limited to, screeds, shovels,rakes, floats, and trowels into formed areas only. *Wash equipment difficult to move in areas that do not directly drain to natural or constructed stormwater conveyances. Gray Biological Evaluation 8 *Do not allow washdown from areas, such as concrete aggregate driveways, to drain directly to natural or constructed stormwater conveyances(or Puget Sound). *Contain washwater and leftover product in a lined container when no formed areas are available. Dispose of contained concrete in a manner that does not violate ground water or surface water quality standards. •Always use forms or solid barriers for concrete pours, such a pilings, within 15-feet of surface waters. The following additional BMP shall be used to insure that water quality is not degraded during and after construction: 1. Equipment will be cleaned and checked for leaks, offshe and daily,before commencing work. In addition, the following Spill Prevention Control measures will also be followed: 1)the applicant will supply the site with a portable bathroom or allow workers access to an onsite bathroom so that solid or liquid waste will not become a source of stormwater pollution. 2)The applicant will be responsible for alerting the appropriate authorities in the event of a hazardous spill. 3) The applicant will have a spill kit and be able to perform basic control, containment, and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and personnel protective equipment available. In other words, minor spills, such as paint or oil,will be promptly and fully collected and disposed of at a suitable disposal site. In the event of a spill, a fish kill, and/or if fish are observed in distress the Washington State Department of Ecology(800.259.5000)and the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife's Area Habitat Biologist, Darrin Masters(360.764.9942),will be notified immediately. 3.0 Action Area The action area is located on the shoreline of Lake Cushman at the proposed project site. Besides the proposed project location,the action area includes the surrounding area within a designated distance from the site in order to account for construction impacts that may affect species listed under the Endangered Species Act by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service as either endangered or threatened. The limits of the action area are based upon the geographic extent(in both aquatic and terrestrial environments)of the physical, chemical, and biological effects resulting from the proposed action, including direct and indirect effects, as well as effects of interrelated and interdependent activities(WSDOT 2010). Turbidity and noise are expected to be the most detrimental project effects. Because work will occur when Lake Cushman is lowered,project turbidity is expected to be no greater than turbidity that is common to the area during heavy rains,when various ephemeral and perennial streams and the north fork of the Skokomish River discharge sediment laden water into Lake Cushman. It is probable that the project's distance from the lake's lowered shoreline will Gray Biological Evaluation 9 be great enough that disturbed sediments will disperse gradually(via precipitation)over the exposed lakebed without ever reaching water until the lake is raised. Additionally,the excavation required to remove existing and install replacement piles is expected to be minimal. Therefore,terrestrial noise is expected to be the most far-reaching effect from the proposed project. The action area for terrestrial noise effects is based upon an ambient sound level of 40 dBA for an area with a population of less than 100 people per mile (WSDOT 2010). In addition,the Olympic National Forest programmatic biological assessment uses an estimated ambient level of 40 dBA for undisturbed forested areas(USDI 2003).Noise frequency and levels for the installation of a replacement bulkhead section with a wing- wall, a replacement bulkhead footing, replacement post piling footings, pier and float structural repair, and the demolition of the existing overwater structures to be removed is expected to be short term and moderate, as the contractor will be using hand tools such as a skill saw. The sawing of the lumber is expected to produce the proposed project's maximum noise level. The noise level of a circular saw at fifty feet was determined as follows: The noise level at 50 feet from a chain saw is 84 dBA(WSDOT 2014). The noise level of a chain saw at three feet is 110 dBA,while a circular saw is 100 dBA. Assuming that a chain saw is between approx. five and ten percent noisier than a circular saw,the noise level of a circular saw at fifty feet was assigned 79 dBA. To determine the distance that the proposed project's maximum point source construction noise will travel before it attenuates to the ambient sound level; the following Practical Spreading Loss Model equation was used: D=Do * 10((Construction Noise—Ambient Sound Level in dBA)/a) Where D=the distance from the noise&Do=the reference measurement distance of 50'. Average construction noise from the proposed project will travel approx. 3,970 feet over hard site conditions(Lake Cushman)and 1,656 feet over soft site conditions(forested areas)before it(the noise)attenuates to the ambient sound level. Therefore,the extent of the action area is 3,970 feet or 0.75 mi. over the lake's surface and 1,656 feet or 0.31 mi. inland from the proposed project site and adjacent shorelines. In addition,the action area includes four unnamed fish-bearing streams(approx. 0.7, 0.6, 0.6, 0.7 mi.to the southwest,west,west, and northwest) and three unnamed ephemeral streams(approx. 0.3, 0.6, and 0.7 mi. to the north and 0.4 mi to the south). Lake Cushman Dam 1 is located approx. 0.7 miles south of the site. There are no streams adjacent to the project work area. 4.0 ESA Species and Habitat Information In the proposed project area,there are five species listed under the Endangered Species Act by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS)as either threatened or endangered. Gray Biological Evaluation 10 The bull trout(Salvelinus confluentus),marbled murrelet(Brachyramphus marmoratus), northern spotted owl (Stridex occidentalis), streaked horned lark(Eremophila alpestris strigata), and yellow-billed cuckoo(Coccyzus americanus) are listed as threatened and critical habitat has been designated for the former four species. The project area is located on Lake Cushman,which has been designated critical habitat for the bull trout. Two other species in the project area are listed as proposed. The fisher(Mantes pennanti) is listed as proposed threatened, and the Dolly Varden(Salvelinus malma) is listed as proposed under the ESA "similarity of appearance"provision. In the proposed project area,there is one species listed under the Endangered Species Act by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)as either threatened, endangered,or a candidate species. The Puget Sound Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) is listed as threatened and critical habitat has been designated. Lake Cushman is a historical watershed of the Chinook that has been anthropogenically blocked;however, it has been designated critical habitat. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife(WDFW) GIS maps reveal the documented presence of two other species of salmonids on the State's Priority Habitat and Species list within the action area: Kokanee(Oncorhynchus nerka) and the Puget Sound/Coastal cutthroat trout(Oncorhynchus clarki clarki). The presence of these two species has been documented in Lake Cushman. WDFW data reveals that Lake Cushman was stocked with 23,896 cutthroat trout in 2005 and 205,800 Kokanee (landlocked sockeye salmon) in 2004. A WDFW biologist reported that other species that inhabit the lake include rainbow trout(Oncorhynchus mykiss) and non-native largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). Additionally, Tacoma Power is presently working in association with the Skokomish Tribe and the WDFW to reestablish migrating salmonid runs in the North fork of the Skokomish River. The North Fork Skokomish Powerhouse and Fish Facility has recently been completed. This facility collects adult fish at the base of Cushman Dam No. 2 and transports them to the top of the dam for sorting. It also provides sorting facilities for juvenile fish and transports them to the base of the dam for release into the river. The fry are released in Lake Cushman, and smolts are collected and released into the lower North Fork Skokomish River. Two new hatcheries were also recently constructed, one on the Hood Canal at Potlatch for sockeye,the other on Lake Kokanee for Chinook,coho, and steelhead. The former, Saltwater Park Sockeye Hatchery, on Hood Canal, is dedicated specifically to sockeye rearing. More than 200,000 sockeye fry were released into Lake Cushman in 2017. Smolts are collected via the floating juvenile fish collector and released into the lower North Fork Skokomish River,while returning adult sockeye will eventually be collected at the base of Cushman Dam No. 2. (Tacoma Power 2019). More than 500,000 sockeye are on station at the hatchery in 2018 (Tacoma Power 2019). The latter,the North Fork Skokomish Salmon Hatchery, located next to Lake Kokanee, is dedicated to rearing spring Chinook,winter-run steelhead and coho salmon. Tacoma Power is Gray Biological Evaluation 11 incubating more than 500,000 of the three species combined in early 2018 (Tacoma Power 2019). 4.1 ESA Listed Species BULL TROUT Bull trout are members of the char subgroup of the salmon family and are native to the Pacific Northwest and western Canada. Water temperature above 15 degrees Celsius is believed to limit bull trout distribution, as eggs and juveniles require extremely cold water for survival. Bull trout are also vulnerable to degraded stream habitat, poor water quality, dams and other stream blocking structures, and predation by non-native fish. Critical habitat includes Lake Cushman and the upper North Fork of the Skokomish River(70 FR 56304). Critical Habitat in the former includes spawning and rearing habitat,while the latter provides rearing, foraging,and migration habitat, so it is expected that bull trout may be found in the action area of the proposed project site. MARBLED MURRELET A small, diving seabird in the family Alcidae,the marbled murrelet forages for small fish and invertebrates almost exclusively in nearshore marine waters, while nesting inland in old-growth or mature conifer forests. Threats include loss of habitat,predation, gill-net fishing operations, oil spills, marine pollution, and disease. The USFWS assembled a team of scientists in Qctol�er 2011 to investigate causes for the continued decline in murrelet populations. The outcome of these discussions listed many factors, chiefly loss of potential nesting habitat as the main reason for hindrance of population recovery goals (WDFW 2012). Potential nest trees are coniferous trees within 55 mi (88.5 km) of marine waters that support at least one 4-inch(10.2-cm)diameter platform located at least 33 feet(10 meters)above the ground, with horizontal and vertical cover(USFWS 2012), If a tree or forested area does not support these habitat features, it is "extremely unlikely"to support a murrelet nest(USFWS 2012).Nest success is influenced by forest structure,the spatial mix of habitat and non-habitat, human disturbance,prey availability, and marine foraging conditions. Human disturbance can lead to higher predation levels by Steller's and gray jays, crows,ravens,and other species that seek human-related foods and refuse at high- use recreational areas(Peery et al. 2004, Marzluff and Neatherlin 2006). Critical habitat for the marbled murrelet was designated in May of 1996 and revised in October of 2011,but it is not located within the proposed project's action area. In addition,the proposed project will not result in excessive noise or the loss of any trees or other vegetation, and water quality at the site will be minimally impacted. Gray Biological Evaluation 12 NORTHERN SPOTTED OWL The Northern Spotted Owl is one of the largest owls in North America, and the average adult female is approx. 18 inches tall with a 48-inch wingspan.Northern spotted owls are strictly nocturnal, and require old-growth forests with multi-layered canopies of trees, including large trees with broken tops, deformed limbs, and large holes and cavities to nest in. The Northern spotted owl is very territorial and intolerant of habitat disturbance, and a pair requires a large amount of forest for hunting and nesting. Habitat loss has occurred as a result of forest conversion,timber harvest, fire,windthrow, insect outbreak and disease(WDFW 2012). The USFWS designated revised critical habitat for the northern spotted owl under the Endangered Species Act. In total, approx. 9,577,969 acres (ac) (3,876,064 hectares(ha)) in 11 units and 60 subunits in California, Oregon, and Washington fall within the boundaries of the 2 critical habitat designations. The action area does not include designated critical habitat for the Northern spotted owl. In addition, due to the close proximity of human habitation, it is unlikely that any Northern spotted owls may be found in the action area. Also,the proposed project will not result in the loss of any trees or shrubs. STREAKED HORNED LARK Horned larks are birds that utilize wide open spaces with no trees and few or no shrubs. The streaked horned lark nests on the ground in sparsely vegetated sites dominated by grasses and shrubs. Historically this type of habitat was found in prairies in western Oregon and Washington, in dune habitats along the coast of Washington, on the sandy beaches and spits along the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, and in grasslands,estuaries, and sandy beaches in British Columbia(WDFW 2012). Today the streaked horned lark nests in a broad range of habitats, including native prairies, coastal dunes, fallow and active agricultural fields,wetland mudflats, sparsely-vegetated edges of grass fields, recently planted Christmas tree farms with extensive bare ground, moderately-to heavily- grazed pastures, gravel roads or gravel shoulders of lightly-traveled roads, airports,and dredge deposition sites in the lower Columbia River(WDFW 2012). It is expected that the action area contains unsuitable habitat for the streaked horned lark. YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO The yellow-billed cuckoo(Coccyzus americanus) is a neotropical migrant bird that winters in South America and breeds in western North America. The yellow-billed cuckoo is insectivorous and lives in riparian woodlands (USFWS 2014). Reports of individual cuckoos have been very rare in recent decades,with only three known reports since 2000,these being near Lind(Adams Co.)in 2001, near Eureka(Walla Walla Co.) in June 2007,and from Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge(Stevens Co.) in June 2012. Habitat loss and pesticide use are thought to be two of the main causes for the Gray Biological Evaluation 13 precipitous decline of western yellow-billed cuckoos.Agriculture, grazing, reservoir construction, flood control, urbanization, and other factors across the West have caused the large-scale loss and degradation of lowland riparian forest,which is the cuckoo's primary habitat. It is expected that the action area contains unsuitable habitat for the yellow-billed cuckoo. CHINOOK SALMON Chinook salmon in Lake Cushman are a land-locked population that originated from anadromous fish, although loss of genetic variation makes it difficult to determine whether they are descended from historical Hood Canal populations or introduced hatchery fish(NOAA 2006). Lake Cushman Chinook are genetically different, smaller in size(and presumably less fecund)than their anadromous counterparts(Myers et al. 1998).On Jan. 12,2009,Tacoma Power,the Skokomish Tribal Nation and state and federal agencies signed a settlement agreement that resolved a$5.8 billion damages claim and long-standing disputes over the terms of a long-term license for Cushman Hydroelectric Project. Tacoma Power has proposed to introduce sockeye and spring Chinook and enhance the existing winter steelhead and coho populations in the North Fork in cooperation with the WDFW and the Skokomish Tribe(Tacoma Public Utilities 2014). In addition, Tacoma Power will annually release up to 100,000 rainbow trout for sport harvest(TPU 2014). Lake Cushman has been designated Critical habitat,and the site provides rearing, foraging, and migration habitat, so it is expected that adult and/or juvenile Chinook salmon may be found in the action area. 5.0 Environmental Baseline Conditions 5.1 Action Area The environmental baseline represents the existing set of conditions,to which the effects of the proposed action are then added. The environmental baseline is defined as"the past and present impacts of all Federal, state, and private actions and other human activities in the action area,the anticipated impacts of all proposed Federal projects in the action area that have already undergone formal or informal section 7 consultation, and the impact of state or private actions which are contemporaneous with the consultation process"(50 CFR 402.02). The proposed project site is in WRIA 16(Water Resource Inventory Area), on Lake Cushman in Mason County. The majority of the fresh and marine waterbodies in WRIA 16 suffer from water quality issues; however Lake Cushman is not listed on the state's 2012 Water Quality 303(d) list of impaired waterbodies for any parameters. Two waterbodies in the Skokomish watershed,the South Fork of the Skokomish River and Lebar Creek are listed for the parameter of temperature(high). The current Gray Biological Evaluation 14 Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)approved Water Quality Assessment data for Washington State reveals that tissue samples from fish (various species, including salmonids) collected in Lake Cushman were tested for twenty(20)pesticides and other pollutants, including mercury,PCBs, DDT, Toxaphene, Lindane, Dieldrin, and Hexachlorobenzene. The twenty tested parameters (all)met the FTEC (fish tissue equivalent concentration) and received Category 1 water quality listings. The FTEC is the concentration of a contaminant in fish tissue that Washington equates to the National Toxics Rule water quality criterion for the protection of human health (WDOE 2016). Fish tissue data from the most recent year showed that the FTEC was met;therefore the Assessment Unit meets the requirements for a Category 1 determination(WDOE 2016). The water quality criterion for a Category 1 water quality listing is defined by the Washington Department of Ecology(WDOE), as: Meets tested standards for clean waters:placement in this category does not necessarily mean that a water body is free of all pollutants. Most water quality monitoring is designed to detect a specific array of pollutants, so placement in this category means that the water body met standards for all the pollutants for which it was tested. The proposed project site is located on the west side of Lake Cushman in an extremely rural neighborhood on a lot with approx. 180 feet of shoreline frontage.Neighboring parcels support recreational cabins,piers, floats, and bulkheaded shoreline. Forested land in the vicinity of Lake Cushman has been logged heavily. Erosion impacts from surface flows have been particularly damaging in the logged areas above the lake's west shore. Before the completion of two dams in 1926 and 1930, Lake Cushman was a natural oligotrophic lake with a mean depth of 200 feet.Now Lake Cushman is 4,010-acre water body in the Olympic National Forest, having been altered in size to accommodate the hydroelectric dams. Because of the dams,water levels in Lake Cushman can fluctuate up to 21 meters (69 feet), with peak levels occurring during summer and minimum levels during winter. The magnitude of these fluctuations results in periodic inundation of 12 hectares (30 acres)of land surrounding the inlet to the reservoir,resulting in high water temperatures in the shallow waters of the inlet during the summer months (Brenkman 1998). Currently,the reservoir inundates 17.2 kilometers(10.7 miles)of river, including areas of the original Lake Cushman(Brenkman 1998). 5.2 Proposed Project Area A field investigation was conducted in June of 2019, and the project area was surveyed visually on foot. The elevation of the lake's water level was unseasonably low at approx. 720 feet, which is eighteen feet lower than the current ordinary high water mark of 738 feet. The proposed project site is located on a 1.0 acre waterfront lot on the east side of Lake Cushman, off Marine View Drive. The existing SFR is located approx. 65 feet Gray Biological Evaluation 1s horizontally and 30 feet vertically from the shoreline. Between the residence and the shoreline,the property inclines at a steep gradient to the bank edge.The majority of the site is heavily vegetated with native species, including large trees. The shoreline was accessed via a foot trail and stairs that lead to the pier. The shoreline is unbulkheaded but is naturally protected by native basalt rock(Attachment 6). The slope of the lakebed along the upper shoreline is steep. The substrate consists primarily of rock, gravel,and cobble.No fish, invertebrates, or macroalgae were observed in Lake Cushman at the site. 6.0 Effects of the Action 6.1 Direct Effects Direct effects to the shoreline include: 1)Loss of benthic habitat from the replacement of three stub piles and the repair of two existing pile footings. 2) Creation of shade from the repaired float. 3)Less contamination to Lake Cushman from the leaching of wood preservatives at the site. 1)The three replacement float cradle post pile footings and the two repaired float positioning pile footings will occupy approx. 20 sf of benthic habitat(4.0 sf each); however, the area of the posts(approx. 0.25 sf for each post,totaling 1.25 sf)will constitute the only lost surface area, as the concrete bases for each post piling will be covered by the lake's (bottom) substrate. However, the bottom substrate around each pile will be protected with riprap that will occupy approx. 18.8 feet. Therefore,the project will occupy a total of approx. 84 sf of benthic habitat. Due to the seasonal fluctuations of the lake's water level, it is probable that benthic species do not thrive in the nearshore areas of the lake that lack permanent water.No empirical evidence was found to document if both terrestrial and aquatic species utilize the upper shoreline habitat, or if it has been too altered to support normal concentrations of either species. Additionally,the basalt riprap to be placed along the bulkhead's eroded toe is natural rock that will create habitat(during the high water season), similar to cobble and other rock on the shorelines of Lake Cushman. It is expected that angular rock such as basalt is a common and abundant habitat component of all Olympic Mountain alpine lakes. The proposed riprap installation will have significant interstitial spaces that provide refuge habitat for juvenile salmonids or other aquatic species. In addition,rock provides habitat for bacteria(some involved in nitrification and denitrification processes),macroalgae, and invertebrates. Rock is also a source of minerals that are used in redox(oxidation/reduction)reactions, (which are critical for clean water quality) and elements and minerals used by aquatic invertebrates to form their skeletons. Chemical weathering of basalt rock releases readily water-soluble cations such as calcium, sodium and magnesium,which gives basalt a Gray Biological Evaluation 16 strong buffer capacity against acidification. Calcium released by basalts binds UP CO2 from the atmosphere and forms calcium carbonate,thus acting as a CO2 trap. The angular shape of basalt does not impede these processes and, in fact, presents a greater surface area for chemical weathering. 2)Another direct effect is the creation of shade from the repaired float. The overwater structures at the site produce a reduction in light to the underlying aquatic environment by creating a light/dark boundary that may give piscivorous species an advantage over their prey. The use of over-water structures in western Washington waters by bass,a common,non-native predator of juvenile salmonids,has been documented by several authors. Largemouth bass in Lake Washington prefer areas of heavy log and brush cover over other habitat types;however,they are commonly found under docks in early spring and are thought to be present until late summer(Stein 1970). Substrate type typically determines the acceptability of an area for bass spawning, but adjacent cover and structural complexity are also necessary for protection while the fish are concentrated in shallow water(Stein 1970; Cooper and Crowder 1979; Helfman 1981b;Pflug and Pauley 1984). Largemouth bass prefer moderate to dense vegetation and silt or sand substrate, and nests are constructed at depths from 0.6 to 1.5 meters, in vegetated areas with soft sediment or gravel substrate on moderate to steep slopes(Pflug 1981). The substrate type at the proposed project site is primarily rock, gravel,and cobble, and the lakebed supports no aquatic vegetation, so it is doubtful that the proposed overwater structure replacement will increase the concentration of bass at the site or the occurrence of juvenile salmonid predation by bass. The project site supports no existing macrophyte vegetation and has no potential to support macrophyte vegetation, due to the lake's (anthropogenic) seasonal water fluctuations. In addition, White (1975) determined that phytoplankton primary production is not significantly reduced by narrow residential piers,due to the presence of more optimal light conditions than found in surface waters,where light intensities are higher than those in which algae thrive. Data suggests that other fish species, including salmonids, are also attracted to the shade produced by over-water structures, so it is possible that adult salmonids could prey on juveniles at the site. However,researchers have indicated that structural complexity can moderate predator-prey interactions by providing more refuges for prey species as well as reducing the foraging efficiency of the predator(Cooper and Crowder 1979). This moderation may apply to naturally occurring structural habitat complexity, as well as habitat complexity due to the presence of docks,piers, boathouses and associated pilings (WDFW, WDOE, WSDOT 2001). Shade can also affect migrating salmonids. It is not known whether over-water structures disrupt the migration of salmonids in lakes.Numerous studies suggest that docks, piers, and floats attract fish,and that the attraction of fish is linked to shade produced by the object not tactile stimulus. While the effects of shade on migrating juvenile salmonids in lakes is unknown, it is also unclear in marine waters, and there is no empirical evidence of mortality. The significance of predation to migrating populations has never been empirically assessed(Simenstad et al. 1999).No studies have examined mortality due to predation much less that mortality is attributable to overwater structures(Nightingale & Simenstad 2001). Gray Biological Evaluation 17 For the past two summers(high water season)the pier and float at the site have remained dry as the lake's water level did not reach full pool. In conclusion, shade created by the proposed project is expected to have discountable and insignificant direct effects on ESA listed salmonids that may be in the action area. 3)The leaching of wood preservatives is a common contaminant-related issue with the construction of shoreline appurtenances. As previously noted,no pressure treated lumber will be used in this project and existing pressure treated lumber will be removed or replaced by untreated Alaska yellow cedar. Temporary Direct Effects Temporary direct effects caused by the proposed project include: 1)Turbidity and. sedimentation in Lake Cushman. 2)Noise. 3)Water pollution from incidental release of fuel, oil, or other contaminants. 1)Disturbed substrate from the excavation of the pile footings may result in increased turbidity and sedimentation. As previously discussed, BMPs will be strictly adhered to during construction in order to maintain the present water quality of Lake Cushman and prevent runoff and pollution. In addition,the proposed project will take place when the water level in the lake is much lower than the OHWM (738'), so it is probable that rainfall will slowly disperse any disturbed substrate before it comes into direct contact with the lake's waters. Therefore, it is expected that turbidity and sedimentation will be minimal. 2)The main source of construction noise will be from the sawing of lumber. Noise will be intermittent and is expected to be a maximum of 79 dBA at 50 feet. 3)Potential water pollution from accidental release of fuel, oil,or other contaminants is another possible temporary direct effect. As previously discussed, Spill Prevention Control measures and BMPs shall be implemented during the proposed project. 6.2 Primary Constituent Elements PRIMARY CONSTITUENT ELEMENTS In order to properly analyze the effects on designated critical habitat,a logical framework must be utilized. In determining what areas constitute critical habitat, agency regulations require the NMFS to focus on the principal biological or physical constituent elements that are essential to the conservation of the species. The regulations identify Primary Constituent elements (PCEs)as including,but not limited to: "roost sites,nesting Gray Biological Evaluation 18 grounds, spawning sites, feeding sites, seasonal wetland or dryland,water quality or quantity,host species or plant pollinator, geological formation,vegetation type,tide, and specific soil types(69 FR 71888)." In 2003 NMFS biologists developed a list of PCEs specific to salmon, based on a decision matrix(NMFS, 1996)that describes general parameters and characteristics of most of the essential features under consideration when critical habitat is designated. There are six specific types of sites essential to support one ormore life stages of an ESU(sites for spawning, rearing, migration, and foraging). Each site names physical or biological features(PCEs) essential to the conservation of salmonids. In 2010, USFWS biologists developed a list of PCEs specific to bull trout, based on a decision matrix(NMFS, 1996)that describes general parameters and characteristics of most of the essential features under consideration when critical habitat is designated. Lakes and reservoirs figure prominently in meeting the life-cycle requirements of adfluvial bull trout. Lake Cushman is designated critical habitat for the bull trout and the Chinook salmon; therefore, the direct effects on the designated critical habitat of bull trout and Chinook salmon have been analyzed using the appropriate PCEs for the nearshore lacustrine environment. BULL TROUT PCEs: Water temperatures that support bull trout use. Bull trout have been documented in streams with temperatures from 32 to 72 degrees F but are found more frequently in temperatures ranging from 36 to 59 degrees F--the project will have no direct effect on water temperatures that support bull trout use. Migratory corridors with minimal physical, biological, or water quality impediments between spawning, rearing, overwintering, and foraging habitats, including intermittent or seasonal barriers induced by high water temperatures or low flows— Passage will not be altered during construction as no construction will occur unless the waters of Lake Cushman are low. An abundant food base including terrestrial organisms of riparian origin, and aquatic macroinvertebrates—native plants that provide habitat for prey insect species will be installed along the shoreline.Riprap may provide habitat for prey species. Permanent water of sufficient quantity and quality such that normal reproduction, growth,and survival are not inhibited--the project is expected to have a minimal direct effect on water quality. Project construction is unlikely to cause temporary turbidity or sedimentation as work will occur when the lake's waters have been lowered. BMPs are expected to prevent or moderate potential water pollution during construction. CHINOOK SALMON PCEs: Unobstructed passag"assage will not be altered during construction as no construction will occur unless the waters of Lake Cushman are low. Gray Biological Evaluation 19 Water Quality—project construction is unlikely to cause temporary turbidity or sedimentation. BMPs are expected to prevent or moderate potential water pollution during construction. Water Quantity the project will have no effect on water quantity. Forage—native plants that provide habitat for prey insect species will be installed along the shoreline.Riprap may provide habitat for prey species. Natural Cover—the project will not impact existing large woody debris and native cobble on the lakebed. 6.3 Direct Effects to ESA Listed Species The direct effect from the proposed project to other ESA listed species that are likely to be found in the action area have been analyzed as follows: NORTHERN SPOTTED OWL Due to the close proximity of forest land, it is possible that Northern spotted owls may be found in the action area of the proposed project site. However,with the extensive acreage of undeveloped forest land nearby, it seems unlikely that Northern spotted owls will be nesting, roosting, or foraging in close proximity to anthropogenic development. MARBLED MURRELET The primary threats to marbled murrelet from anthropogenic activities include loss of nesting habitat, gill-net fishing operations,oil spills,and marine pollution. Previously noted BMPs and Spill Prevention Control Measures will be adhered to during project construction to protect the water quality of Lake Cushman.Noise impacts to any nesting or foraging murrelets in the action area are expected to be negligible. With the extensive acreage of undeveloped forest land nearby, it seems unlikely that marbled murrelet will be nesting,roosting, or foraging in close proximity to anthropogenic development. 6.4 Indirect Effects Indirect effects are those effects that are caused by or will result from the proposed action and are later in time, but are still reasonably certain to occur(50 CFR 402.02). Possible indirect effects from the proposed project include: 1)the loss of shoreline aquatic vegetation. 2)The installation of a riprap around eleven existing piles exacerbates passive erosion to the shoreline. 3)The repaired float results in an increased motorized boat presence at the site. Gray Biological Evaluation 20 1) The repaired float will cause a reduction in light to the underlying aquatic environment (although not greater than the existing float),which can have significant impacts on the health and productivity of both native and non-native macrophytes and algae. Macrophytes and algae are the foundation for most freshwater food webs and their presence or absence affects many higher trophic levels(NMFS 2004). However, because the lakebed beneath the float lacks water for approx. six to seven months each year(and the past two high water seasons), it is doubtful that it(lakebed) is capable of supporting macrophytec vegetation that would be benefited by full sunlight. In conclusion, it is expected that the impact of the lake's fluctuating water level on littoral productivity overshadows the negative impacts of shade from the float at the site. 2) When waves reflect off shoreline armoring structures,particularly concrete or other types of flat-faced bulkheads,they can cause scouring and hardening of the substrate and steepening of the beach. The steep, unnatural topography of the majority of Lake Cushman's shorelines (and at the proposed project site) are routinely subjected to substantial wave action from the lake's long fetch (approx. 8 mi.)and strong winds. Accordingly,this results in significant scouring and erosion, as there is no shallow foreshore to diminish the energy from incoming waves. Cobble and rock,therefore, are the predominant sediments along the shoreline at both bulkheaded and steep-shored un- bulkheaded sites. Additionally,the seasonal raising and lowering of Lake Cushman contributes to erosion. It is unknown whether the proposed project site is subjected to unnatural water movement that exacerbates shoreline erosion, due to the close proximity to Cushman Dam 1,but it seems reasonable to conclude that it may be. In conclusion,the proposed riprap installation is unlikely to significantly exacerbate shoreline erosion at the site due to the existing site conditions that include a steep shoreline and a preponderance of native rock, cobble, and gravel. 3) The repaired pier and float may result in an increased motorized boat presence in the area, if the applicants own motorized boats or have family or friends who own them and visit Lake Cushman(with their boats). Fuel spills from powerboats can contaminate water quality and potentially affect listed salmonids directly or indirectly through their prey source (NMFS 2005).Powerboats also create amplified wave action that can erode the shoreline,and prop scouring can erode benthic habitat, although benthic habitat in the littoral zone is already significantly marginalized by the lake's fluctuating water levels. Powerboats also provide some oxygenation of surface waters, although the extent is probably negligible at best. Overall,the indirect effects of powerboat usage on Lake Cushman is likely insignificant due to the lake's large size,the small number of boats that access the remote lake, and the short boating season (primarily May thru September). 6.5 Primary Constituent Elements PRIMARY CONSTITUENT ELEMENTS Gray Biological Evaluation 21 The indirect effects on the designated critical habitat of Bull trout and Puget Sound Chinook have been analyzed using the appropriate PCEs for the nearshore lacustrine environment. BULL TROUT PCEs: Water temperatures that support bull trout use. Bull trout have been documented in streams with temperatures from 32 to 72 degrees F but are found more frequently in temperatures ranging from 36 to 59 degrees F--the project will have no indirect effect on water temperatures that support bull trout use. Migratory corridors with minimal physical, biological, or water quality impediments between spawning, rearing, overwintering, and foraging habitats, including intermittent or seasonal barriers induced by high water temperatures or low flows—the project will have no indirect effect on migratory corridors that support bull trout use. An abundant food base including terrestrial organisms of riparian origin, aquatic macroinvertebrates, and forage fish—native plantings are expected to grow and benefit the food base. Permanent water of sufficient quantity and quality such that normal reproduction, growth, and survival are not inhibited—the use of Alaska yellow cedar will reduce the amount of treated lumber at the site. Basalt riprap will release readily water- soluble cations such as calcium, sodium and magnesium that help to buffer against acidification. CHINOOK SALMON PCEs: Unobstructed passage—the project will not have any indirect effect on unobstructed passage. Water Quality—the project may benefit water quality (see bull trout). Water Quantity the project will not have any indirect effect on water quantity. Forage—the project may benefit forage. Natural Cover—the project will not have any indirect effect on natural cover. 6.6 Indirect Effects to ESA Listed Species The indirect effects from the proposed project to other ESA listed species that are likely to be found in the action area have been analyzed as follows: Gray Biological Evaluation 22 NORTHERN SPOTTED OWL & MARBLED MURRELET While it is highly unlikely that either species would nest in trees that are located in a rural neighborhood that is adjacent to a dam, the proposed project may result in increased recreational usage at the site,which could prompt both species to nest elsewhere. 6.7 Interrelated/Interdependent Effects Interrelated and interdependent effects are described as the effects of the action under consultation analyzed together with the effects of other activities that are interrelated to, or interdependent with,that action. An interrelated activity is an activity that is part of the proposed action and depends on the proposed action for its justification. An interdependent activity is an activity that has no independent utility apart from the action under consultation (FWS &NMFS 1998). The project will have no obvious interrelated or interdependent effects. 6.8 Primary Constituent Elements BULL TROUT PCEs: Water temperatures that support bull trout use. Bull trout have been documented in streams with temperatures from 32 to 72 degrees F but are found more frequently in temperatures ranging from 36 to 59 degrees F--the project will have no interrelated or interdependent effects on water temperatures that support bull trout use. Migratory corridors with minimal physical, biological, or water quality impediments between spawning, rearing, overwintering, and foraging habitats, including intermittent or seasonal barriers induced by high water temperatures or low flows—the project will have no interrelated or interdependent effects on migratory corridors that support bull trout use. An abundant food base including terrestrial organisms of riparian origin, aquatic macroin vertebrates, and forage fish--the project will have no interrelated or interdependent effects on the bull trout's food base. Permanent water of sufficient quantity and quality such that normal reproduction, growth, and survival are not inhibited—the project will have no interrelated or interdependent effects on water supply or quality. Gray Biological Evaluation 23 CHINOOK SALMON PCEs: Unobstructed passage---the project will have no interrelated or interdependent effects on unobstructed passage. Water Quality—the project will have no interrelated or interdependent effects on unobstructed passage. Water Quantity—the project will have no interrelated or interdependent effects on water quantity. Forage—the project will have no interrelated or interdependent effects on water quantity. Natural Cover—the project will have no interrelated or interdependent effects on natural cover. 6.9 Cumulative Effects Cumulative effects are defined as "those effects of future state or private activities,not involving Federal activities,that are reasonably certain to occur within the action area of the action subject to consultation' (50 CFR 402.02). Cumulative impacts are difficult to access. Continued growth and urbanization is likely to detrimentally impact fish and wildlife resources. Global warming could raise the water level of Puget Sound, leaving many waterfront properties underwater. Global warming could also result in warmer water temperatures,to the detriment of species such as bull trout.Additionally, over- fishing may deplete stocks of salmon, even as restoration of habitat in the watershed furthers their likelihood of survival. 7.0 Conclusion 7.1 Take Analysis Section 9 of the ESA prohibits take of endangered or threatened species, "take"being defined in Section 3 as to harass, harm,pursue, hunt, shoot,wound,trap, capture,or collect listed species, or attempt to engage in any such conduct. "Harm" is further defined as a significant habitat modification or degradation that actually kills or injures listed species by"significantly impairing behavioral patterns such as breeding, spawning, rearing, migrating, feeding,and sheltering"(50 CFR 222.102). "Harass" is further defined as an intentional or negligent act which creates the likelihood of injury to wildlife by annoying it to such an extent as to significantly disrupt normal behavior patterns which include,but are not limited to,breeding, feeding,or sheltering(50 CFR 17.3). In regards to the proposed project and the existing development activities, it is extremely Gray Biological Evaluation 24 unlikely that any"take"will occur. Previously listed conservation measures will further insure the likelihood that no"take"will occur 7.2 Determination of Effect A determination of May affect, not likely to adversely affect is the appropriate conclusion when effects on the species or their critical habitat are expected to be beneficial, discountable, or insignificant. After reviewing the appropriate data and survey information, I have concluded that the proposed project will have an insignificant impact on the previously discussed Endangered or Threatened species if the previously discussed conservation measures are implemented. In my most honest and professional opinion, while the proposed project may impact individual Endangered or Threatened species in the project area, it is not likely to adversely affect or jeopardize the continued existence of those species or their designated Critical Habitat. The determination of effect for each of the listed species is: l. Bull trout and their designated Critical Habitat—May affect, not likely to adversely affect. 2. Chinook salmon--May affect, not likely to adversely affect. 3. Marbled murrelet No effect. 4. Northern spotted owl No effect. 5. Streaked horned lark---No effect. 6. Yellow-billed cuckoo—No effect. 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Priority Habitat and Species List. Olympia, Washington. 177 pp. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2012. Annual Report: Marbled Murrelet. Internet report. URL: http://wdfw.wa.l;ov/conservation/endan eg red/species/marbled murrelet.pdf Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2012.Annual Report:Northern Spotted Owl. Internet report. URL: http://wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/endan eg red/species/northern spotted owl.pdf Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2012. Annual Report: Streaked Horned Lark. Internet report.URL: http://wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/endany,ered/species/streaked horned lark.pdf Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2012. Annual Report: Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Internet report. URL: http://wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/endan eg_red/species/yellow-billed cuckoo.pdf Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2019. SalmonScape. Internet report. URL: http://apps.wdfw.wa.gov/salmonscape/ Washington State Department of Transportation. 2014. BA Preparation for Transportation Projects—Advanced Training Manual—Version 4-02-2014. URL: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/NR/rdonlyres/A 1 F85352-90E0-457B-9A8C- B5103E097FAE10/BA manualpart2.pdf Wikipedia. 2016. Basalt. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basalt Gray Biological Evaluation 29 Attachment 1 Vicinity map. ` y. xp`-'r r-�y i • r Ap-T I 1 aAwl GRAY MAP 211 MARK VIEW DRIVE HOODSPORT•WA - A ��.]��,Lrs• jj bt 1;a a S � r �� �:` .•r: K Yam^. �?.. plf r } ., F�.. ¢- 4,; a -r yt -A " ;' ems JOW •o• Earth. w Gray Biological Evaluation Page 30 GRAY,MOLE ASSEMBLEYAT 211 MARINE VIEW LIME,HOODSPORT,WA 98548 (Parcel# 4233243-60922) 6x!2x 1FAYC !6 SM S;A-E ,SP=i cFCCIT %FPORT ISM AS PE-QU a 2 4' 6 f IT 12 14' 16 0 TWU@ tn AW85'D1Ai`,,, uj LU C1. 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' � ` Attachment 8 Essential Fish Habit Assessment Essential Fish Habitat Assessment A. Background The Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act was signed into law on April 13, 1976. Under provisions of the Act, eight Regional Fishery Management Councils were established to prepare FMP's in conformance with national standards published in 50 CFR Part 600.305-340. The Magnuson Act was renamed the Magnuson-Stevens Act in a 1996 appropriations bill. On October 11, 1996,the Sustainable Fisheries Act, which amended the Magnuson-Stevens Act,was signed into law. Provisions included a mandate that the Councils amend each IMP to include a description of Essential Fish Habitat, including adverse impacts on EFH and conservation measures to protect EFH. Essential Fish Habitat is defined as those waters and substrate necessary to fish for spawning, breeding, feeding, or growth to maturity. The Pacific Fisheries Management Council has designated EFH for federally-managed species on the Pacific West Coast, including 82 species of groundfish, 5 coastal pelagic species, and 3 species of salmon. The following species may occur in Lake Cushman during some period of their life history: Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) and Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch). B. Essential Fish Habitat The designated EFH for Pacific salmon species is identified using U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)hydrologic units as well as habitat association tables and life history descriptions of each life stage(PFMC 1999). The EFH for the Pacific coast salmon fishery is defined as those waters and substrate necessary for salmon production needed to support a long-term sustainable salmon fishery and salmon contributions to a healthy ecosystem (WSDOT 2014). To achieve that level of production, EFH must include all those streams, lakes,ponds,wetlands, and other currently viable water bodies and most of the habitat historically accessible to salmon in Washington, Oregon,Idaho,and California(WSDOT 2014). This does not include habitats above the impassible barriers identified by the Pacific Fishery Management Council Fishery Management Plan (PFMC 1999). , C. Proposed Action The proposed project is the repair of an existing float and float cradle, including the replacement of three existing piles and the footing repair of two other piles. Gray Biological Evaluation Page 37 D. Effects of the Proposed Action The effects of the proposed project on designated EFH are expected to be comparable to the effects described in the attached BE. E. Conservation Measures The conservation measures and BMPs discussed in the attached BE will be implemented to minimize any adverse effects to Essential Fish Habitat. F. Conclusion The proposed project is likely to have no significant impact on designated EFH for Pacific salmon. G. References NOAA, 2006. Final environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Essential Fish Habitat. Internet report. Website: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/eib/finalenvironmentalassessmentandfindingofno.htm PFMC (Pacific Fishery Management Council), 1999. Fisheries Management Plans for groundfish,coastal pelagic fish, and Pacific salmon. Internet reports. Website: www.pcouncil.org/ Washington State Department of Transportation. 2014.BA Preparation for Transportation Projects—Advanced Training Manual, Chapter 16—Version 4-02-2014. Internet report. http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/NR/rdonlyres/AI F85352-90EO-457B-9A8C- B5103EO97FAE 1 OBA manualpart2.pdf Gray Biological Evaluation Page 38