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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEP2010-00092 - SEP Application - 12/22/2010 v�P2DID -oo�i TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT : EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Public Works Log Sale 2. Name of applicant: Mason County Department of Public Works 3.Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Attn: Rick Hirschberg Mason County Department of Public Works P.O. Box 1850 Shelton,WA 98584 Telephone: (360)427-9670 ext.748 4. Date checklist prepared: December 22, 2010 5.Agency requesting checklist: Mason County Department of Community Development 6. Proposed timing or schedule(including phasing, if applicable): February 1, 2011 through February 28, 2011 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. None 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. None known 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Mason County—Class IV General Forest Practice Permit 11111111 1 1 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT : EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 11. Give a brief, complete description of our proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. III P P Y P P 9 P P P 1 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.) Clearcut log approximately two acres from a timber stand totaling 34 acres. Timber to be yarded to an existing road by a shovel. 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. 100 West Public Works Drive, Shelton,WA. NW'/.NE Y., Section 2, Twp. 20 north, Rge.4 west,WM. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS: I 1. EARTH: a. General description of the site(circle one): flat. rolling,hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other b. What is the steepest slope on the site(approximate percent slope)? Approximately 2% c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay,sand,gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. The Mason County soil survey lists the soil as Grove, gravelly sandy loam. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No I e. Describe the purpose,type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. No grading or filling activity will take place. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. It is extremely unlikely that any erosion would take place I g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project constructions(for example, asphalt or buildings)? None h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion,or other impacts to the earth, if any: II 22222222 I i TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT : EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY Due to the high infiltration rate of the soil, no measures are proposed. 2.AIR: a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal(i.e.dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke)during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities, if known. The primary emission would be equipment exhaust during logging. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. None known c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: None proposed 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. No 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. NA 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. There will be no dredging or filling activities. 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 No. 33333333 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT : EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 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, agricultural, etc.). Describe the general size of the system,the number of such systems,the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. Not applicable. 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 water flow into other waters? If so, describe. Rain water is the source of run-off. It will percolate into the ground and will remain on-site. 2)Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Possible gas, oil or diesel spillage during equipment maintenance and refueling operations d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: A pollution spill kit will be on site to control fuel/fluid spills. 4. PLANTS: a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: _deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other ,(evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine,other /shrubs ✓ grass pasture _crop or grain wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, others _water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, othe other types of vegetation: b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? All standing timber on approximately two acres will be removed. II 44444444 it I I I TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT : EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known. I d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: i None proposed. 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. None known. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain Unlikely. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: The area will be reforested with conifers following harvest. 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 required 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 7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: 55555555 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT : EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. Only those associated with refueling and servicing logging equipment. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. Emergency medical in case of an accident. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: Normal logging safety standards 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, and operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site Normal noise from logging equipment during daylight hours. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Mufflers standard on equipment. Restrict work to daylight hours only. 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE: a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Current site is forest land adjacent to Mason County Public Works'shop and administrative office. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. No c. Describe any structures on the site. The site is unimproved forest land. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so,what? No e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? 66666666 L TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT : EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY Shelton UGA f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? NA-the property is owned by Mason County. g. If applicable,what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? NA h. Has any part of the site been classified as an"environmentally sensitive"area? If so, specify. No i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? None j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None applicable I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The property will continue to be managed as forest land following harvest. 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 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? 77777777 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT : EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY No buildings will be constructed. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: None proposed. 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 a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Hiking. 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 recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: None applicable 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION: 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. 88888888 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT : EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY None known c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: If an inadvertent discovery should occur,logging will halt immediately until a recovery plan can be developed in conjunction with the appropriate agencies/tribes. 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. West Public Works Drive. 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. No 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, indicate when peak volumes would occur. NA g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: None proposed. 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 b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any: 99999999 � i TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT : EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY None 16. UTILITIES: a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas,water, refuse service,telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system,other: None of the above. 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 17.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: k. Date Submitted1y Lz 1010101010101010 ESA LISTED SALMONIDS CHECKLIST Applicant Information Project Information Date: December 22,2010 Name: Mason County Department of Public Works Name: Public Works Logging Phone: (360)427-9670 ext.748 Location100 West Public Works Drive Attn: Rick Hirschberg Description: Clearcut two acres of forest land This worksheet was designed to help project proponents and government agencies identify when a project needs further analysis regarding adverse effects on ESA(Endangered Species Act)listed salmonids are salmon,trout and chars,e.g. bull trout. For our purposes, "ESA listed salmonids" is defined as fish species listed as endangered,threatened or being considered for listing. If ESA listed species are present or ever were present in the watershed where your project will be located,your project has the potential for affecting them,and you need to comply with the ESA. The question in this section will help determine if the ESA listings will impact your project. The Fish Program Manager at the appropriate Department of Fish and Wildlife(DFW)regional office can provide information for the following two questions 1. Are ESA listed salmonids currently present in the watershed in which your project will be located? Yes X No Please describe: The project is located in the Oakland Bay watershed. Puget Sound Chinook are listed in the watershed. 2. Has there ever been an ESA listed salmonid stock present in this watershed? Yes No Uncertain Please describe: If you answered "yes"to either of the above questions,you should complete the remainder of this checklist. PROJECT SPECIFICS: The questions in this section are specific to the project and vicinity. 1. Name of Watershed: Oakland Bay 2. Name of nearest waterbody:John's lake 3. What is the distance from this project to the nearest body of water? Often a buffer between the project and a stream can reduce the chance of a negative impact to fish. Mason County Shoreline Permit Supplement Page I It is 1,200 feet from the nearest point of the project to John's lake. 4. What is the current land use between the project and the potentially affected waterbody(parking lots, farmland, etc.)? Highway 101 is immediately east of the project. The remainder of the area to the lake is undeveloped forest land. 5. Is the project above a: • natural permanent barrier(waterfall)? Yes No X • natural temporary barrier(beaver pond)? Yes No X • man-made barrier(culvert,dam)? Yes No X • other(explain) : 6. If yes to any of the above,are there any resident salmonid populations above the blockage? NA. 7. What percentage of the project will be impervious surface(including pavement&roof area)? There will be no new impervious surface created by the project. FISH MIGRATION: The following questions will help determine if this project could interfere with migration of adult and juvenile fish. Both increases and decreases in water flows can affect fish migration. 1. Does the project require the withdrawal of i. Surface water? Yes No X Amount Name of surface waterbody. ii. Ground water: Yes No X Amount From where Depth of well 2. Will any water be rerouted? Yes No X If yes,will this require a channel change? 3. Will there be retention or detention ponds? Yes No X If yes, will this be an infiltration pond or a surface discharge to either a municipal storm water system or a surface waterbody? Mason County Shoreline Permit Supplement Page 2 If to a surface water discharge, please give the name of the waterbody: 4. Will this project require the building of new roads? Yes No X Increased road mileage may affect the timing of water reaching a stream and may impact fish habitat. 5. Are culverts proposed as part of this project? Yes No X 6. Will topography changes affect the duration/direction of runoff flows? Yes No X If yes, describe the changes. 7. Will the project involve any reduction of the floodway or floodplain by filling or other partial blockage of flows? Yes No X If yes, how will the loss of flood storage be mitigated by your project? WATER QUALITY: The following questions will help determine if this project could adversely affect water quality. Such adverse affects can cause problems for listed species. Water quality can be made worse by runoff from impervious surfaces,altering water temperature,discharging contaminants,etc. 1. Do you know of any problems with water quality in any of the streams within this watershed? Yes No X i I If yes, describe: 2. Will your project either reduce or increase shade along or over a waterbody? Removal of shading vegetation or the building of structures such as docks or floats often result in a change in shade. Yes No X 3. Will the project increase nutrient loading or have the potential to increase nutrient loading or contaminants(fertilizers,other waste discharges, or runoff)to the waterbody? Yes No X 4. Will turbidity be increased because of construction of the project or during operation of the project? In-water or near water work will often increase turbidity. Yes - No X_ Mason County Shoreline Permit Supplement Page 3 r 5. Will your project require long-term maintenance, i.e., bridge cleaning,highway salting, chemical sprays for vegetation management, clearing of parking lots? Yes -No X If yes,please describe: VEGETATION: The following questions are designed to determine is the project will affect riparian vegetation,thereby,adversely impacting salmon. 1. Will the project involve the removal of any vegetation from the stream banks? Yes _ No X . If yes, please describe the existing conditions, and the amount and type of vegetation to be removed. 2. If any vegetation is removed,do you plan to re-plant? Yes No NA If yes,what types of plants will you use? Mason County Shoreline Permit Supplement Page 4