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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA2012-00055 - SEP Determinations - 7/13/2012 oN-STATE MASON COUNTY BPS c �� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT o s N Planning Division i ° T L? P O Box 279, Shelton, WA 98584 �oJ Y �,o~ (360)427-9670 1864 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (WAC 197-11-340) SEP2012-00055 Description of Proposal: Repair and extend existing concrete bulkhead. Add 16 feet of new bulkhead to North end to protect residence from wave caused erosion. Extend existing bulkhead footing into beach a minimum of 3' to protect the bulkhead from erosion of beach to prevent failure. Possible future expansion of the bulkhead to property line if Ayock Point continues to erode away and threaten the property. Proponent: ROBERT THOMPSON Location of Proposal: 250 N AYOCK BEACH DR LILLIWAUP Parcel Number: 323035001012 Legal Description: AYOCK BEACH BLK: 1 LOT: 12 & 11-A Directions to Site: 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 Grace Miller at ext. 360 with any questions. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2). The Lead Agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date shown below, when the determination is final. Comments must be submitted to Dept. of Community Development, P.O. Box 279, Shelton WA 98584 by 7/27/2012. Appeal of this determination must be filed within a 14-day period following this final determination date, per Mason County Code Chapter 15.11 Appeals. Authorized Local Government Official D to (le ` ::Der [emu/L 5 WMr5H-/71a4e r 10DW a5lil-Kor IMpuma T MASON CO. ENVIROMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Robert Thompson Bulkhead 2. Name of applicant: Robert Thompson Japhet Bulkheading Inc 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Owner: Robert Thompson Agent: Japhet Bulkheading Inc Po Box 569. 1407 Summit Lk Sh Rd NW Chehalis, WA 98296 Olympia WA 98502 4. Date checklist prepared: 07-2-12 5. Agency requesting checklist Mason County 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): summer 2012 , Must be done between 7-15-2012 and 9-15-2012 ( Fish window) 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. No 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. HPA ,Shoreline Exemption, Building Permit i Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 2 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.) Add 16 feet of new bulkhead to North end of existing bulkhead to protect home and property. Extend existing bulkhead footing into beach minimum of 3' to protect the bulkhead from erosion of beach as the beach has lowered and is placing the bulkhead in danger of failure. Possible future expansion of bulkhead to property line if Ayock point continues to erode away and threaten the property. Wish to permit for remainder of bulkhead if possible at this time. 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. 250 N Ayock Beach Lilliwaup Wa B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS: 1. EARTH: a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other Flat b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent sloe 0 P P ( PP P P )� 0/o c. What general types of soils are found on the site for example, clay, sand 9 YP ( P Y, , gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. sand, gravel d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity: If so, describe. None Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 3 e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. None f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use: If so, generally describe. No 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 None 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. None b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. None Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 4 c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: None 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. Yes , Hood Canal 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. Yes, See Plans 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. None 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 5 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No 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.). 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 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. Storm water only, will run directly into hood Canal as it does now 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters: If so, generally describe. No Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 6 d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: None 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 X_ shrubs X_ grass pasture crop or grain wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation None b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? None REOEJ`--,TD 1.� c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. �T None d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: None Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 7 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: b. Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other Gulls ,Ducks_. 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. Don't Know c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Don't Know 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. N/A 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 Page 8 7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. No 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. None 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: b. Noise. None 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 hour's noise would come from the site. None 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: None 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE: a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Family residence Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 9 b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. No c. Describe any structures on the site. House d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Don't Know f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Don't Know g. If applicable, what is the current Shoreline Master Program designation of the site? Don't Know h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. Don't Know 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 Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 10 I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: None 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? N/A 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 Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 11 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? All types of water sports 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 Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 12 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. None 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. Us Highway 101 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. Don't Know 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 Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 13 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. 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 b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any: None Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 14 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 a cy is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: 4 Date submitl:4- Ir P2,,,� di" Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 15 ESA LISTED SALMONIDS CHECKLIST Applicant Information Project Information Name Name Phone Location Description 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. Salmonids bare 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 water shed where your project will be located, your project has the potential for affecting them, and you need to comply with the ESA. The questions 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 NO Please describe. 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. April 2003 Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 16 PROJECT SPECIFICES: The questions in this section are specific to the project and vicinity. 1. Name of watershed: 2. Name of nearest waterbody: 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. 4. What is the current land use between the project and the potentially affected water body (parking lots,farmland,etc.)? 5. Is the project above a: * natural permanent barrier(waterfall) YES NO * natural temporary barrier(beaver pond) YES NO * man-made barrier(culvert, dam) YES NO * other(explain): 6. If yes, are there any resident salmonid populations above the blockage? YES NO Don't know 7. What percent of the project will be impervious surface (including pavement&roof area)? Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 17 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: a. Surface water?YES NO Amount Name of surface water body b. Ground water? YES NO Amount From where Depth of well 2. Will any water be rerouted: YES NO If yes,will this require a channel change? 3. Will there be retention or detention ponds? YES NO If yes,will this be an infiltration pond or a surface discharge to either a municipal storm water system or a surface water body? 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 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 6. Will topography changes affect the duration/direction of runoff flows? YES NO 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 If yes, how will the loss of flood storage be mitigated by your project? Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 18 WATER QUALITY: The following questions will help determine if this project could Adversely impact water quality. Such impacts 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 If yes, describe. 2. Will your project either reduce or increase shade along or over a waterbody? YES NO Removal of shading vegetation or the building of structures such as docks or floats often results in a change in shade. 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 4. Will turbidity be increased because of construction of the project or during operation of the project? YES NO In-water or near water work will often increase turbidity. 5. Will your project require long term maintenance, i.e. bridge cleaning, highway salting, and chemical sprays for vegetation management, clearing of parking lots? YES NO If yes, please describe. Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 19 VEGETATION: The following questions are designed to determine if 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 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 If yes, what types of plants will you use? SEPA Contact List J MASON COUNTY DCD Sent SEPA to(check all that apply)on c�;ncL 'C't irl Skokomish Tribal Nation WA Department of Ecology Natural Resources Dept. Environmental Review Section ATTN: Rand Lum er Y P PO BOX 47703 N 541 Tribal Center Rd. Olympia,W--A 985.E_7703 Skokomish Nation,WA 98584 sepaunit@ecy.wa.gov`, cJ icy, .- l"V rlumper@skokomish.org MV U.S.Army Corps of Engineers Tribal Historic Preservation Officer SEPA Reviewer-John Pell L�ti1y?`{] �, � gSeZC6,A"IrAy ATTN: Kris Miller PO Box C-3755 r •irli/ / 80 N Tribal Center Rd Seattle,WA 98124 Skokomish Nation,WA 98584 111 shlanay1 @skokomish.org WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife ATTN: Margie Schirato (saltwater) Quinault Indian Nation 2391 W Deegan Rd. ATTN: Mark Mobbs Shelton,WA 98584 PO Box 189 schirmms@dfw.wa.gov Tahola,WA 98587 mmobbs@quinault.org WA Dept. of Fish&Wildlife ATTN: Gloria Rogers,Area Habitat Biologist Squaxin Tribal Nation 48 Devonshire Rd Natural Resources Dept. Montesano,WA 98563-9618 2952 SE Old Olympic Highway gloria.rogers@dfw.wa.gov Shelton,WA 98584 jdickison@squaxin.nsn.us 1:3 WA Dept.of Transportation ATTN: Dale Severson The Confederated Tribe of the Chehalis P.O. Box 47440 ATTN: SEPA Reviewer-Glen Connelly Olympia,WA 98504-7440 420 Howanut Rd. Oakville,WA 98568 City of Shelton gconnelly@chehalistribe.org 525 West Cota St. Shelton,WA 98584 WA DNR, South Puget Sound Region jasond@ci.shelton.wa.us ATTN: Shannon Soto 950 Farman Avenue North Port of Shelton Enumclaw,WA 98022-9282 ATTN: Brandon Palmer shannon.soto@dnr.wa.gov 21 West Sanderson Way Shelton,WA 98584 WA ATTN: Elizabeth Ellis DNR,Aquatic Resources BrandonP@portofshelton.com AT PO BOX 47027 Office of Archaeology&Historic Preservation Olympia, WA 98504-7027 ATTN: Lance Wollwage elizabeth.ellis@dnr.wa.gov P.O. Box 48343 Olympia,WA 98504-8343 WA DNR, SEPA Center Lance.Wollwage@dahp.wa.gov ATTN: External Coordinator PO BOX 47015 Tacoma Public Utilities Olympia, WA 98504 --70iS Real Property Services sepacenter0dnr wa goy ATTN: Dave Letterman 3628 S 35th St Olympic Region Clean Air Agency Tacoma, WA 98409-3192 ATTN: John Kelly dletterm@cityoftacoma.org 2940-B Limited Ln. NW Olympia,WA 98502 School District: John.Kelly@orcca.org Mason Cty P.W. ATTN: Mason Cty E.H.ATTN: Mason County Transit PO Box 1880 Mason County Bldg Attn: Shelton,WA 98584 R Applicant: JRosapepe@masontransit.org Agent: �v� i.-�♦-�-.i . .-:i' �i i-ice-i ti i� jt}a+--e w Z i t���t=+iS '".' .�.;a it t ++� tr t '-` ♦ ���� ♦ Jt* t.jt � is L. i4 � ��w aJ•.i1•t►..}-*a F.! 4 r q♦.t-+�....�iyr-7-+..s.t t� at-*�.►. i �� �{-,;►.w,.� S. Y{♦sJ..f-/'Z.M'►'t-i^.J. a. Y A♦.rv�"f •.•-. 1,=1�"1 t.4.t n�L.'-h:..s..i.�.J ��l.�i...�. :..L hia,-l-...L► .M,.-.n..a*Av.I.t..L �w..i.•M.t -h. +.Yw Skokomish Indian Tribe Natural Resources Department (360) 877-5213 i. 541 Tribal Center Road Fax(360)877-5148 Skokomish Nation,WA 98584 May 15, 2009 Environmental Review Application.No.: SEP2012-00055 Project Name: Robert Thompson Bulkhead Description of Proposal: Repair and extend existing concrete bulkhead. Add 15 feet of new bulkhead to North end to protect residence from wave caused erosion. Extend existing bulkhead footing into beach a minimum of 3' to protect the bulkhead from erosion of beach to prevent failure. Possible future expansion of the bulkhead to property line if Ayock Point continues to erode away and threaten the property. Location: 250 N Ayock Beach Dr. Lilliwaup WA,98555 Proponent: Robert Thompson Dear Grace, It has been determined that the above project will have negative environmental impacts to the Skokomish Tribe and/or their resources. As such the Skokomish Tribe disagrees with your mitigated determination of non-significance. No geo-technical report was provided to support the claim that this type(i.e. hard armoring)of bulkhead repair and additions are needed to protect the property. Just because the site demonstrates erosion in one small spot does mean that the shoreline will continue to erode and the additional armoring is needed. The possible future expansion of the bulkhead needs to permitted.separately. It is not appropriate to permit the 50'+ additional feet of bulkhead via this permit as it would more than likely qualify as a new bulkhead and not a repair and thus may not be exempt and at the very least needs to go through appropriate environmental review. More than likely there are types of soft annoring that can meet the proponent's needs on this repair and the future extension of the bulkhead if needed, and would eliminate the need for the proponent to extend the footing a minimum of 3' water ward. In recent years, scientists and resource managers have expressed concerns about the impact of traditional erosion control measures such as bulkheads,on near shore environments(Canning and Shipman, 1995). Armoring deprives beaches of their natural sources of sediment degrading the ecological functions of the shoreline,which include but are not limited to impacts to salmonids(i.e. loss of shading,places to hide from predators), as well as impacts to shellfish, herring,and surf smelt from beach scouring and erosion. The cumulative impacts of numerous concrete bulkheads along a reach of shoreline may be long term(i.e. irreversible loss of habitat and increased erosion on the SEP2012-00055 Robert Thompson Bulkhd. I Prepared by Randy Lumper Environmental Planner for the Skokornish Tribe property of others). One result of this is that resource agencies are carefully scrutinizing erosion control proposals in order to evaluate their potential environmental impacts; however Mason County currently does no do this at a level that is satisfactory to protect and sustain environmental processes. Property owners need to be aware there are structural alternatives that can address erosion that might be more economical,aesthetically pleasing and environmentally sound. Hybrid structures are another alternative that works in most cases. Hybrid structures combine vegetative plantings and hard structural control. More specifically,a rock bulkhead would be constructed at or above ordinary high water mark and would be partially buried and further protected by the addition of anchored beach logs, sand, gravel and cobbles placed as beach nourishment. The benefits of a hybrid system are that they partially mimic natural coastal processes while providing a high level of erosion control due to the rock structure. The Skokomish Tribe requests that Mason County require the proponent to use a hybrid alternative to hard armoring such as concrete. We also request that the Skokomish Tribe be made aware of any decision that you make regarding this permit(SEP2012-00055)and any other permit which may affect the tribe. The Skokomish"Tribes"tribal Historic Preservation Officer may be providing comment as to the potential cultural impacts of this SEPA and you should not move forward with the above project until you receive those comments. Thank you for including the Skokomish Tribe in the planning process, if you have any questions about the comments provided herein please contact Randy N. Lumper(Environmental Planner) at 1-360-877-5213 ext# 508 or email them to rlumper askokomish.org. Sincerely, Joseph.Pavel Director Skokomish Natural Resources Department SEP2012-00055 Robert Thompson Bulkhd. 2 Prepared by Randy Lumper Environmental Planner for the Skokomish 'Tribe ��soN co- MASON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Shelton(360)427-9670 Mason County Bldg.1 Belfair(360)276-4467 411 N 6th Street Elma(360)482-6269 PO Box 279 Shelton,WA 98684 1854 HOME PAGE-www.co.mason.wa.us August 15,2012 Randy Lumper Skokomish Tribe N 541 Tribal Center RD Shelton,WA 98584 RE: SEPA Comments for Robert Thompson Bulkhead#SEP2012-00055 Dear Mr.Lumper: Thank you for your comments regarding the SEPA Determination made by Mason County for the Robert Thompson bulkhead located at 250 N Ayock Beach Drive. Staff requested a response from the applicant regarding your recommendation that they use an alternate material than concrete for the proposed 16' extension of the existing concrete bulkhead with footings repairs. Staff wanted to let you know that the applicant has explored an alternate method than concrete for erosion control. Their next door neighbor worked with the Planning Department in the past to install soft armoring on their shared shoreline. The applicants witnessed the neighbors installation using logs and other natural materials to armor their shoreline.The soft armoring on the neighbor's property failed after a month's time.Apparently,there is too much open water,about 12 miles from the Southwest such that the waves caused by the wind,are so violent,anything other than a solid structure will be destroyed. Soft armoring will not work as it has been tried and failed next door. The beach grade has lowered at least 4' in the past 5 to 6 years to the point at the bottom of the footing and if the footing is not extended into the beach,the existing bulkhead will fail. Your comments also mentioned that there would be a need for the applicant to extend waterward a minimum of three feet for current and future expansion of the bulkhead. The applicants verified that there would be no need for an extension 3'waterward of the OHWM for the new 16' of new bulkhead.In addition,thee County has deteremined that potential future expansion of a new 50'bulkhead will need to be reviewed separately. In summary,your letter requested that the County notify the Tribe of actions taken on the applications.At this time, the County is prepared to issue a Building Permit with Conditions to the applicant.I have attached the conditions that the Planning Department has placed on the permit approval for your information.Please let me know if you have any questions.Thank you. Sincerely, �U N Grace Miller,Planner DEPT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CC:Jim Japhet Robert Thompson t eY. :as^ STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY PO Box 47775 •Olympia, Washington 98504-7775 •(360)407-6300 711 for Washington Relay Service •Persons with a speech disability can call 877-833-6341 July 27, 2012 Ms. Grace Miller Your address Mason County is in the Department of Community Development Skokonish Planning Division Dose # lips PO Box 279 - watershed Shelton, WA 98584 Dear Ms. Miller: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the determination nonsignificance for the Robert Thompson Bulkhead project(SEP2012-00055)located at 250 North Ayock Beach Drive in Lilliwaup as proposed by Robert Thompson. The Department of Ecology(Ecology) reviewed the environmental checklist and has the following comment(s): SEPA REVIEWER: Sonia Mendoza WATER QUALITY CONTACT: Deborah Cornett(360) 407-7269 Erosion control measures must be in place prior to any clearing, grading, or construction. These control measures must be effective to prevent soil from being carried into surface water by stormwater runoff. Sand, silt,clay particles,and soil will damage aquatic habitat and are considered pollutants when discharged to waters of the state. Any discharge of sediment-laden runoff or other pollutants to waters of the state is in violation of Chapter 90.48, Water Pollution Control,and WAC 173-201A, Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of Washington,and is subject to enforcement action. During construction, all releases of oils,hydraulic fluids, fuels,other petroleum products, paints, solvents, and other deleterious materials must be contained and removed in a manner that will prevent their discharge to waters and soils of the state. The cleanup of spills should take precedence over all other work on the site. Proper disposal of construction debris must be on land in such a manner that debris cannot enter Hood Canal or cause water quality degradation of state waters. All trenches,depressions, or holes created in the intertidal area shall be backfilled prior to inundation by tidal waters. All stormwater discharges must be constructed in a manner that will not cause scouring on the beach. July 27,2012 Page 2 Fresh uncured concrete in direct contact with the water is toxic to aquatic life. All concrete shall be poured in the dry and allowed to cure a minimum of seven(7)days before contact with water. Shoreline armoring(e.g., hardening with rock)can result in adverse impacts to the natural character of the shoreline,but can be avoided. Ecology recommends the applicant use appropriate plantings of native vegetation to stabilize shorelines,rather than hardening them with rock or concrete. Ecology can provide further information on request. Applicants should consider that placement of a bulkhead may in some cases accelerate erosion of the beach. Bulkheads are not truly permanent, and may require expensive maintenance, especially after storm events. Per Chapter 90.58 RCW(WA State Shoreline Management Act), local governments must also consider the cumulative impacts of armoring large stretches of currently natural shoreline. Ecology's comments are based upon information provided by the lead agency. As such,they may not constitute an exhaustive list of the various authorizations that must be obtained or legal requirements that must be fulfilled in order to carry out the proposed action. If you have any questions or would like to respond to these comments,please contact the appropriate reviewing staff listed above. Department of Ecology Southwest Regional Office (SM:12-3523) cc: Deborah Cornett, WQ Robert Thompson(Applicant) Jim Japhet,Japhet Bulkheading Inc. (Agent)