HomeMy WebLinkAboutHMP for VAR2002-00037 - HMP Habitat Managment Plan - 9/9/2002 MASON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Planning
Mason County Bldg 1 411 N. 5th
P.O.Box 279 Shelton,WA 98584
(360) 427-9670 Belfair (360) 275-4467 Elma (360) 482-5269 Seattle (206) 464-6968
September 6, 2002 - - -
Stillwell Architechts
Attn: Craig Stillwell
613 NW 41" Street
Seattle, WA 98107
RE: Gateaway Variance#VAR2002-00037, elevated nature viewing platform in Type III
stream buffer.
Dear Mr. Stillwell:
Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today regarding the Gateaway project's
Habitat Management Plan. This letter is to provide written information relating to
questions we have thus far. In addition per your request, we are providing you with an
overview of the review process.
Habitat Management Plan:
Review of the plan raised the following questions which will need to be addressed prior
to agency circulation for the 28day comment period.
• Where is the proposed mitigation area in relation to the fence at the front(road
side) of the property? Please clarify on the plan.
• What kind of species habitat does the plan intend to provide with the stacked
stones and stacked wood? The plan should address the species and habitat and
reference it to the scientific literature which address that subject.
• The plan shows stones at the mitigation area corners, to have some form of
demarcation at the corners of the proposed mitigation site to provide a boundary
to human disturbance. We understand the reason for this. In addition it appears
there will be other stones surrounding the balance of the area over and above the
corners (raised or at grade?) On the phone we discussed concern re: the potential
that creating a raised boundary entirely around the mitigation area would act as a
barrier to species movement into the mitigation area. We understand you will
address this in a revision to the plan.
Review process from here:
• As discussed, once appropriate revisions to the MAP are completed and reviewed,
it will be circulated to agencies for the 28-day comment period.
• Notice of development application and hearings will be published, posted on the
property and sent to adjacent property owners within 300 feet.
• Subsequent to the comment period, review by the Planning Advisory Commission
(PAC) occurs. They meet the third Monday of the month to review projects and
make recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. Planning staff
presents a staff report on the project at this time, and at the Board of County
Commissioners' public hearing.
• Following the PAC's review and recommendations to the Commissioners, a
public hearing will be held before the Board of County Commissioners (generally
approx.3wks later due to staff report revision, briefing etc). The Commissioners
are the reviewing body who renders the project decision. They meet weekly on
Tuesdays except the fifth Tuesday of a month.
We hope this information is of assistance to you. If you have any questions whatsoever,
please feel free to call me. I can be reached at(360)427-9670 ext. 295.
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Mason County Planning Department
CC: Shapiro and Associates
MASON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Planning
Mason County Bldg. 1 411 N.5th
P.O. Box 279 Shelton,WA 98584
(360) 427-9670 Belfair (360) 275-4467 Elma (360) 482-5269 Seattle (206) 464-6968
September 12, 2002
Stillwell Architechts
Attn: Craig Stillwell
613 NW 41" Street
Seattle, WA 98107
RE: Gateaway Variance#VAR2002-00037, elevated nature viewing platform in Type III
stream buffer.
Dear Mr. Stillwell:
Thank you for the updated Habitat Management Plan. As we continue our internal
review several questions have arisen. In the interest of speed I am mailing this to you and
copying it into an email.
The site plan in the HUT does not cover the entire site—we will need on which does for
the public review process. It can simply be a version of the one in the HMP showing
structures and buffer setbacks and buildings,just of the entire site.
It is not clear from review of the application why the proposal could not occur outside the
buffer, since your site plan indicates there is area on the east side of the property which is
outside the buffer, and some even outside the building setback. It appears there are other
choices for location which would be outside the buffer. If you have additional
information which clarifies why the proposal cannot be outside the buffer, please provide
it for review. See Fish and Wildlife Chapter, and Resource Ordinance variance criteria
(already provided) for clarification.
If you have any questions whatsoever, please feel free to call me. I can be reached at
(360) 427-9670 ext. 295.
Sincerely,
Pam Bennett-Cumming, Senior Planner
Mason County Planning Department
MASON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Planning
Mason County Bldg. 1 411 N.5th
P.O.Box 279 Shelton,WA 98584
(360) 427-9670 Belfair (360) 275-4467 Elma (360) 482-5269 Seattle (206) 464-6968
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 9, 2002
TO: Marty Erath, Skokomish Tribe
Jeff Davis & Donette Guy, WDFW
Ann Boeholt, DOE
FROM: Pam Bennett-Cumming, Senior Planner
RE: Mason Environmental Permit Variance# VAR 2002-00037, Habitat
Management Plan for your review and comment. Elevated nature
viewing platform located in butler to stream.
NOTE.please submit comments by October 7, 2002, to the address above, attn Pam
Bennett-Cumming.
Please find enclosed Habitat Management Plan for your review and comment. Mason
County Resource Ordinance Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Area Chapter
17.01.110 provides that management plans shall be reviewed by both local tribes,
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and other applicable state/federal
agencies. A 28-day comment period is provided. Details of the project follow.
.Site Address: 6971 E State Route 106, Union, Christopher Carletti, trustee-
applicant.
Legal Description: Parcel no. 32233-50-00007, Tract 4, Plat of Sunny Beach, Section
33, Township 22 North Range 3West,W.M.
Project Description: Construct elevated nature viewing platform supported
completely by 40in DBH western red cedar. Platform proposed at 200sf enclosed,
70sf open. Wood framed, wood siding and roofing, 18ft across. loft up to floor, 25ft
to roof of platform. Project is within the 150 foot buffer to Type III creek known as
Dalby Creek. Per site plan scale platform to be approximately 851'1 from creek.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions whatsoever. I can be reached at
(360) 427-9670 ext 295.
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- STILLWELL ARCHITECTS -
June 10, 2002
Mason County
Department of Community Development
411 N 5ch Street
P O Box 578
Shelton, Washington 98584
Re: Building Permit Application
For Accessory Structure
6971 E State Rt 106
Union, WA
Attn: County Official
We are currently in the process of completing our Environmental Permit
Application and Habitat Management Plan for the above referenced project.
It will be submitted in a timely manner. If you have any question please call.
Si erely,
Craig Still ell
Stillwell Architects
613 NORTHWEST 41IT STREET - SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98107-5032
PHONE 206 297 1504 - FAX 206 297 1543
Dalby Creek Riparian Zone
Habitat Management Plan
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Prepared for:
Stillwell Architects
613 NW 41 st Street
Seattle, Washington 98107
Prepared by:
Calvin Douglas
Shapiro and Associates, Inc.
101 Yesler Way, Suite 400
Seattle, Washington 98104
September 9, 2002
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................1
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................1
3. METHODS...........................................................................................................................1
4. SUMMARY OF REFERENCES...........................................................................................4
5. WILDLIFE HABITAT RECONNAISSANCE......................................................................4
6. POTENTIAL EVIPACTS.......................................................................................................6
7. PROPOSED MITIGATION.................................................................................................7
7.1 Proposed Enhancement.............................................................................................7
7.2 Goal and Objective.....................................................................................................8
7.3 Performance Standards..............................................................................................8
7.4 Construction and Planting.........................................................................................8
7.5 Operation and Maintenance.......................................................................................8
7.6 Monitoring................................................................................................................9
7.7 Contingency Plans.....................................................................................................9
8. CONCLUSIONS.................................................................................................................9
9. REFERENCES....................................................................................................................10
List of Figures
Figure1: Vicinity Map...................................................................................................................2
Figure2: Investigated Property......................................................................................................3
Appendices
Appendix A: Photographs
Appendix B: Buffer Drawings
RECEIVED
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1. INTRODUCTION
On June 12, 2002, Shapiro and Associates, Inc. (SHAPIRO) performed a reconnaissance-level
habitat investigation of an approximately 1.4-acre property located in the town of Union in
Mason County, Washington(Township 22 North, Range 3 West, Section 32) (Figure 1). The site
is a residential parcel bordered by the marine waters of Hood Canal on the north and State Route
(SR) 106 to the south. A single-family residence is located east of the parcel. To the west is an
undeveloped lot with an abandoned residence on the property. Dalby Creek flows through the
undeveloped lot to the west of the investigated parcel, approximately 85 feet beyond the
property line. Dalby Creek flows from the south and drains into Hood Canal (Figure 2).
Representatives of SHAPIRO, OTAK and Associates, and Stillwell Architects visited the site on
June 12, 2002. The purpose of the reconnaissance was to evaluate the riparian habitat conditions
of Dalby Creek and identify potential mitigation measures for construction within the riparian
corridor. This Habitat Management Plan describes the methods used in the field investigation and
SHAPIRO's findings under the requirements described in the Mason County Resource Ordinance
17.01.110 (J) (Mason County 2002).
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project involves an elevated wood-framed platform that would be constructed for
viewing wildlife. The structure would be approximately 12 feet from the ground, approximately
200 square feet in size, and supported completely by a 40-inch diameter at breast height (dbh)
western red cedar. It would be within the outer 65 feet of the 150-foot Dalby Creek stream
buffer. Construction would not displace any existing vegetation because the native understory
vegetation was cleared when the property was landscaped before local ordinances established the
stream buffer.
The location for the proposed viewing platform was selected because it is the only practical
location on the property. The design requires a strong, healthy tree that is not close to the state
highway for safety reasons. In addition, the viewing platform has to be situated outside of a
private wellhead setback. A certified arborist examined the particular tree that was selected for
the viewing platform and determined it to be the best suited for the proposed structure. No other
tree on the property meets the above qualifications.
3. METHODS
As part of the analysis to evaluate wildlife and habitat concerns, SHAPIRO reviewed information
from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Priority Habitats and Species
database regarding information on federal and state protected species and state priority habitats
that may occur near the property.A Catalog of Washington Streams and Salmon Utilization was
reviewed for information regarding fish resources near the project site (Williams et at. 1975).
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The WDFW's Management Recommendations for Washington's Priority Habitats: Riparian
(WDFW 1997)was reviewed for recommended riparian zone habitat requirements.
To characterize site conditions, a SHAPIRO biologist conducted a reconnaissance-level
inspection of the entire parcel. In addition, adjacent properties were observed from the subject
parcel and from SR 106. Photographic documentation of specific features is provided in
Appendix A.
4. SUMMARY OF REFERENCES
The following agencies and references comprise the basis of existing information on fish and
wildlife use in the project vicinity:
• Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
• A Catalog of Washington Streams and Salmon Utilization
• Mason County Shoreline Master Program
• Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's Management Recommendations for
Washington's Priority Habitats:Riparian
A review of the WDFW Priority Habitats and Species database indicated that no federal or state
listed sensitive, threatened, or endangered wildlife species are reported to use or regularly occur
within 3,000 feet of the investigated property. WDFW does not identify any terrestrial priority
habitat within 3,000 feet of the investigated property. WDFW identifies the west-facing forested
slopes and associated marine waters of Hood Canal about 3,000 feet west of the property site as
bald eagle nestibreeding territory. WDFW documents the marine waters of Hood Canal as state
priority habitat for shorebird concentrations, estuary wetlands, and eelgrass beds (WDFW 2002).
The site is located within the Shelton Basin Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 14. A
Catalog of Washington Streams and Salmon Utilization and WDFW do not specifically identify
Dalby Creek or any streams within 2 miles of the site (Williams et al. 1975; WDFW 2002).
WDFW identifies the marine environment of Hood Canal as providing fish habitat for Puget
Sound chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), summer-run Hood Canal chum salmon (O.
keta), Puget Sound/Strait of Georgia coho salmon (O. kisutch), pink salmon (O. gorbuscha),
sockeye salmon (O. nerka), steelhead (O. inykiss), and cutthroat trout (O. clarki).
Dalby Creek is not identified in the Mason County Shoreline Master Program (1988) as a
Shoreline of Statewide Significance.
5. WILDLIFE HABITAT RECONNAISSANCE
A SHAPIRO biologist visited the proposed project site on June 12, 2002. The investigated
parcel is rectangular-shaped. Topography of the site is characterized as level with a gentle slope
Dalby Creek Riparian Zone
Habitat Management Plan 4 September 9, 2002
toward Hood Canal. SR 106 is located south of the site. A single-family residence is located east
of the parcel. To the west is an undeveloped lot with an abandoned residence on the property.
Dalby Creek flows through the undeveloped lot from the south on a gently sloping gradient and
drains into Hood Canal (Figure 2).
The property is almost completely developed with residences, paved surfaces, managed lawns,
and ornamental gardens. Vegetation on the site consists of a combination of native and ornamental
species maintained in a typical residential setting. Undisturbed native vegetation communities are
not located within the property. Most of the native trees on the property are western red cedar
(Thuja plicata) and Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii). Many of the cedar and fir are mature
trees with a dbh greater than 35 inches. Vegetation in the understory of trees is dominated by
landscaped gardens containing a mixture of native and non-native ornamental species of small
flowering trees, ornamental shrubs, ferns, and herbaceous annuals and perennials.
The proposed viewing platform would be located on the western portion of the property on a
western red cedar with a 40-inch dbh (Figure 2). The understory beneath the platform is
dominated by bare ground with patches of grass and herbaceous species. The cedar tree is located
between residences to the north and south. A paved walkway is located to the east. A chain-link
fence is located to the west along the property boundary (Photographs 1 and 2).
The southwest corner of the property, south of a workshop, includes several mature western red
cedar trees with a dbh greater than 35 inches. Bare ground dominates this area of the property
along with English ivy (Hedera helix) and laurel (Prunus laurocerasus), two non-native species
commonly used as ornamental vegetation that have colonized this area (Photographs 4, 5, 6, and
7).
Habitat within the property west of the site is a mixed coniferous-deciduous forested community
associated with the riparian zone of Dalby Creek. An abandoned residence is located on the
property between Dalby Creek and the proposed platform location. Vegetation within the
riparian zone includes native and non-native species. Dominant conifer tree species include
western red cedar and Douglas fir. Dominant deciduous tree species include big-leaf maple (Acer
macrophyllum) and red alder(Alnus rubra). Overstory trees in the riparian zone between Dalby
Creek and the site provide about 50% cover of the understory. The understory in this area
includes a variety of native shrub species such as salal (Gaultheria shallon), Oregon grape
(Mahonia nervosa), sword fern (Polystichum munitum), red elderberry (Sambucus racemosa),
vine maple (Acer circinatum), Indian plum (Oemleria cerasiformis), and lady fern (Athyrium filix-
femina). Non-native species include English ivy, hydrangea, holly (Ilex aquifolium), and laurel
(Photograph 3).
A wetland delineation was not performed as part of the reconnaissance investigation. Based on
visual observations of the property, SHAPIRO concluded that the riparian buffer zone on the
adjacent parcel between the proposed platform site and Dalby Creek consists of upland habitat.
Dalby Creek Riparian Zone
Habitat Management Plan 5 September 9, 2002
At the time of the reconnaissance, the width of the Dalby Creek channel ranged between 3 and 5
feet. Water depth ranged from about 1 to 6 inches. The creek is dominated by riffle habitat.
Substrate in the channel is dominated by sand, gravel, and cobble. Coarse woody debris larger
than a few inches diameter was not observed in the creek.
Wildlife habitat within the investigated property is limited to species of birds and mammals
typical of residential areas. Residential areas such as the investigated parcel offer low-quality
upland wildlife habitat because of the limited vegetative species variety of managed grassland
communities and isolated tree and shrub canopy layers. Wildlife observed at the property during
the investigation includes American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos), American robin (Turdus
migratorius), European starling (Sturnus vulgaris), black-capped chickadee (Parus articapillus),
and house sparrow (Passer domesticus). The riparian habitat associated with Dalby Creek
adjacent to the investigated property includes a combination of tree, shrub, and groundcover that
provides breeding and foraging habitat for a variety of native bird, mammal, reptile, and
amphibian wildlife species (WDFW 1997). The abandoned residence located between the
proposed platform location and Dalby Creek may provide habitat for nuisance rodent species
such as rats and mice.
6. POTENTIAL IMPACTS
The presence of the proposed platform structure alone would have no impact on the stream
buffer. The location of the viewing platform is between two existing structures within a
developed residential parcel. The surrounding understory has been cleared of native vegetation.
WDFW identifies several riparian habitat characteristics that are important to fish and wildlife
(WDFW 1997). These elements include connectivity, vegetation composition, multiple canopy
layers, snags, woody debris, width, streambank, and associated wetlands. Construction of the
proposed viewing platform would not contribute to impacts on these habitat elements compared
to existing conditions. Habitat east of the investigated property is developed with residences.
The investigated property does not provide a connectivity barrier for wildlife movement to
native habitat. Native vegetation communities are not located on the property. Snags, woody
debris, and wetland habitat does not exist within the investigated property.
Use of the viewing platform would have two potential impacts: (1) the ground surface around the
base of the tree would not support natural colonization of native plants that may appear if the
platform were not being used, and: (2) use of the platform would cause an increase in human
presence within the stream buffer that could affect some wildlife use in the immediate area. The
degree of potential impact associated with these elements is expected to be extremely low,
especially considering the developed nature of the surrounding grounds. In addition, wildlife
species that occupy the creek buffer likely have become adapted to human-related disturbance
associated with existing residential activity on the property and noise associated with traffic on
SR 106.
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Habitat Management Plan 6 September 9, 2002
Noise occurring during construction could have short-term impacts on wildlife that are normally
active during daylight hours. Such impacts, however,would be of a short-term nature.
7. PROPOSED MITIGATION
The proposed mitigation includes the following:
• Avoid locating the viewing platform in an undisturbed area that would affect existing
vegetation.
• Minimize the impact on the ground surface by raising the structure completely off the
ground.
• Compensate for potential impacts to the buffer by enhancing a nearby area within the Dalby
Creek stream buffer.
7.1 Proposed Enhancement
The proposed buffer enhancement site is located on the subject property within 100 feet of the
buffer area of impact (Photographs 4, 5, 6, and 7). Locating the enhancement area within the
stream buffer and within the backyard setback affords permanent protection from construction
activities for the mitigation site. The mitigation site boundary would be demarcated with one
sunken stone at each corner of the mitigation area as shown on sheet L1.03, Mitigation Details.
The proposed buffer enhancement would consist of. (1) removal of invasive species; (2) planting
with native shrubs and herbaceous plants; and(3) placement of wildlife habitat structures such as
small log cribs and stacked rocks. Soils would be enriched with organic amendment to a depth of
5 inches. After the soil amendment, plants would be installed according to the buffer
enhancement plan. The quantity, density, and species of plants are shown on the attached plans
(Appendix B). Details of habitat structures are also included.
Wildlife habitat would be increased with the removal of non-native vegetation, and the addition of
a variety of native plants. This would result in improved vegetative structure and diversity.
Establishment of an herbaceous layer would provide cover, food, and nesting habitat for a greater
number of animal species than presently exist in the nearly bare understory. After two years
with undisturbed conditions, a layered community would develop as the vegetation matures. This
community would consist of shrubs and forbs at the ground level and the mature western red
cedar overstory. This layered community would provide habitat for a variety of birds, small
mammals, insects, invertebrates, reptiles, and amphibians typically observed in native riparian
habitats (WDFW 1997). The buffer would have a higher aesthetic value than existing conditions
because of the diversity of plants that would be used, both evergreen and deciduous with
attributes such as flowers,berries, fall color, and variations in height and texture.
Dalby Creek Riparian Zone
Habitat Management Plan 7 September 9, 2002
7.2 Goal and Objective
The goal of the plan is to restore the buffer to lowland forested conditions similar to nearby
upper reaches of Dalby Creek on the south side SR 106. Riparian habitat in this area consists of
mixed coniferous-deciduous forested communities typical for western Washington (WDFW
1997). The overstory canopy includes Douglas fir, western red cedar, and big-leaf maple. The
understory in this area is typically a low shrub habitat dominated by species such as salal,
Oregon grape, lady fern, and sword fern. The objective of buffer enhancement on the site is to
reestablish a self-sustaining 900-square-foot buffer that performs the functions mentioned above.
Log cribs and stacked stone structures would provide habitat for small mammals, amphibians,
and reptiles such as ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii), western red-backed salamander (Plethodon
vehiculum), western garter snake (Thamnophis elegans), masked shrew (Sorex cinerus), deer
mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus), and western red-backed vole (Clethrionomys occidentalis)
. (Link 1999).
7.3 Performance Standards
The performance standard to meet is that the stream buffer's herbaceous plant community would
be at nearly 100% canopy cover. Meeting the 100% herbaceous layer performance standard
would indicate that the enhancement has developed at an expected rate. The potential for
providing the desired functions, however, increases with the maturity of the plantings. A fully
functioning buffer with respect to high quality habitat will likely require several years. The value
of the enhanced buffer in terms of these functions will continue to improve commensurate with
the development of mature vegetation.
7.4 Construction and Planting
Plants for the buffer enhancement will be installed during the fall or winter months when periods
of rain normally occur to minimize the need for watering and to begin plant establishment before
the dry summer months. Plants are generally more available during the cooler months, and would
be provided in containers or in a bare root condition.
7.5 Operation and Maintenance
The owner would be responsible for successful establishment and maintenance of plants and for
removing all weeds and invasive species on an ongoing basis. Such invasive species include, but
are not limited to, Himalayan blackberry (Rubus procerus), reed canarygrass (Phalaris
arundinacea), and Scot's broom (Cytisus scoparius). Native trees and shrubs that colonize the
site should be removed to reduce competition with the herbaceous layer.
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Habitat Management Plan 8 September 9, 2002
7.6 Monitoring
No monitoring should be necessary because the entire property is normally maintained at a high
level. Any invasive, non-native species would be removed during ongoing regular maintenance.
Likewise, any dead or dying plants would be replaced with the same or similar native species.
7.7 Contingency Plans
There is no need for contingency measures because of the degree of maintenance and protection
provided by the buffer area.
8. CONCLUSIONS
The location of the proposed viewing platform is within residential property in an area that is
developed with no undisturbed native vegetation communities. The area of the property within
the 165-foot riparian buffer setback zone does not provide quality riparian habitat conditions
because of the developed nature of the property. Construction of the proposed viewing platform
would not degrade the riparian habitat of Dalby Creek compared to existing conditions. Proposed
mitigation to plant native groundcover vegetation beneath existing mature conifer trees on the
property will improve forested riparian habitat conditions. As the groundcover matures, it will
provide habitat similar to the undisturbed native vegetation communities that exist along
upstream reaches of Dalby Creek, south of SR 106.
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9. REFERENCES
Link, Russell. 1999.Landscaping for wildlife in the Pacific Northwest. Washington Department of
Fish and Wildlife.
Mason County. 1988. Mason County Shoreline Master Program. Mason County Department of
Community Development, Shelton, Washington.
Mason County. 2002.Mason County Resource Ordinance. Shelton, Washington.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). 1997.Management Recommendations
for Washington's Priority Habitats: Riparian. Olympia, Washington.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). July 2002. Lori Guggenmos, Priority
Habitat and Species Database. Letter to Calvin Douglas, Wildlife Ecologist, Shapiro and
Associates, Inc.
Williams,R. W.,R. M. Laramie, and J. J. Ames.November 1975.A catalog of Washington
streams and salmon utilization. Volume 1. Washington Department of Fisheries.
Olympia, Wash.
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UNION, WASHINGTON 98592-0274 Photo 120 2u-M AND SECTION
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Lilium columbianum, Tiger lily 4" POT 150 12"
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Erythronium oregonum, Fown lily 4" POT 75 12"
Moionthemum dilotum, False lily—of—the—volley 4" POT 50 12"
Trillum ovatum, Western woke—robin 4" POT 100 12"
Cornus canadensis, Bunchberry 4" POT 360 8"
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MITIGATION BOUNDRY MARKER AND SOIL AMMEDMENT
STILLWELL ARCHITECTS
August 2002 613 NORTHWEST 41ST STREET a
Dote SEATTLE. WASHINGTON 98107-5032DALBEY CREEK BUFFER 30235
206 297 t504 PHONEHABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN Project No.
Designed
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Drown Incorporated Union Mason County, Washington NATURE VIEWING PLATFORM 117 Seale Main st suite 100 L1.03
Checked 9y Dote EAST 6971 HIGHWAY 106 Seattle. WA 98104-2540 MITIGATION DETAILS Sheet No.
UNION, WASHINCTON 98592-02 74 FAX 2 )(zo041 22v-7221
Aug 01 02 02: 39p p. 2
Publication cost is the responsibility of the applicant. Final permit processing
Will nat occur until advertising fees have been paid to the newspaper by the
applicant. The Shelton-Mason County Journal will bill the applicant directly.
I/WE understand that I/WE must sign and date the attached acknowledgment
indicating and that I/WE understand that is MY/OUR responsibility_ I!NE
must submit the signed page as part of application in order for it to be
considered as complete.
8 / 1 o
DATE
OWNER
APPLICA
owl
MASON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Planning
Mason County Bldg. 1 411 N 5th
P.O. Box 279 Shelton,WA 98584
(360) 427-9670 Belfair (360) 275-4467 Elma (360) 482-5269 Seattle (206) 464-6968
September - - - - ----- -
Stillwell Architechts
Attn: Craig Stillwell
613 NW 41s` Street
Seattle, WA 98107
RE: Gateaway Variance#VAR2002-00037, elevated nature viewing platform in Type III
stream buffer.
Dear Mr. Stillwell:
Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today regarding the Gateaway project's
Habitat Management Plan. This letter is to provide written information relating to
questions we have thus far. In addition per your request, we are providing you with an
overview of the review process.
Habitat Management Plan:
Review of the plan raised the following questions which will need to be addressed prior
to agency circulation for the 28day comment period.
• Where is the proposed mitigation area in relation to the fence at the front(road
side) of the property? Please clarify on the plan.
• What kind of species habitat does the plan intend to provide with the stacked
stones and stacked wood? The plan should address the species and habitat and
reference it to the scientific literature which address that subject.
• The plan shows stones at the mitigation area corners, to have some form of
demarcation at the corners of the proposed mitigation site to provide a boundary
to human disturbance. We understand the reason for this. In addition it appears
there will be other stones surrounding the balance of the area over and above the
corners (raised or at grade?) On the phone we discussed concern re: the potential
that creating a raised boundary entirely around the mitigation area would act as a
barrier to species movement into the mitigation area. We understand you will
address this in a revision to the plan.
Review process from here:
• As discussed, once appropriate revisions to the HMP are completed and reviewed,
it will be circulated to agencies for the 28-day comment period.
• Notice of development application and hearings will be published, posted on the
property and sent to adjacent property owners within 300 feet.
• Subsequent to the comment period, review by the Planning Advisory Commission
(PAC) occurs. They meet the third Monday of the month to review projects and
make recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. Planning staff
presents a staff report on the project at this time, and at the Board of County
Commissioners' public hearing.
• Following the PAC's review and recommendations to the Commissioners, a
public hearing will be held before the Board of County Commissioners (generally
approx.3wks later due to staff report revision, briefing etc). The Commissioners
are the reviewing body who renders the project decision. They meet weekly on
Tuesdays except the fifth Tuesday of a month.
We hope this information is of assistance to you. If you have any questions whatsoever,
please feel free to call me. I can be reached at(360) 427-9670 ext. 295.
inc ,
Pam ennett-Cumming, Senior Planner
Mason County Planning Department
CC: Shapiro and Associates
ALDERBROOK GOLF & YACHT CLUB CHRISTOPHER CARLETTI TRUSTEE
330 E COUNTRY CLUB DR E 5501 LAKEVIEW DRIVE
UNION WA 98592-9757 KIRKLAND, WA 58033
STILWELL ARCHITECTS VAR2002-00037 CARLETTI
ATTN CRAIIG STILLWELL NOTICE OF APPLICATION
613 NW 41 STREET To mail
SEATTLE WA 9810,
REBEKAH DALBY GARY & PAMELA HANSEN
21311 MARINE VIEW DRIVE SW PO BOX 576
SEATTLE, WA 98166 UNION. WA 98592-0576
DAVID & MARILYN DALBY WILLIAM V & THERESA N ABRAMS
DALBY LIVING TRUST 15 BLUE HORIZON
400 DALBY DRIVE LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677
SAND POINT ID 83864-8948
KEVIN SUPPLE VALERIE & CHARLES JOHNSON
21817 50TH AVE EAST 1809 NIPOMA AVENUE
SPANAWAY, WA 98367-6034 LONG BEACH; CA 90815-3643
ALLAN & JANICE LINDEN NORTH FORTY UTILITIES LLC
4802 RIVER ROAD, UNIT 11 C/O FRANKE LEARY DRIPPERT
YAKIMA. WA 98902-1293 1500 4 ' AVE, SUITE 600
SEATTLE, WA 98101
LEON E & CAROLYN TITUS TRUST NORTH FORTY LODGING LLC
2805 N GARFIELD RD C/O FRANKE LEARY DROPPERT
TACOMA, WA 98043-2922 7101 EAST HWY 106
UNION. WA 98592
FREDERICK-CHARLOTTE MERRITT DEAN & PATRICIA NICHOLS
FAMILY TRUST RD
2821 2 N D AVE #1502 606 33 STREET
SEATTLE WA 98121-1249 EVERETT, WA 98021
MARGARET BERG ROBERT & DIXIE FOX
2471 42ND AVE W 2491 YUKON HARBOR RD SE
SEATTLE, WA 98199-3605 PORT ORCHARD, WA 98366-8536
PERMIT NO.
ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS LIST
WITHIN 300 feet
Addresses are to be obtained from the Mason County Assessor's Offic--, Building I, Second Floor.
Rebekah Dalby Gary A & Pamela F Hanson
21311 Marine View Dr SW P Box
Seattle, WA 98166 Union, WAA 98592-0576
David H & Marilyn R Dalby William V& Theresa N Abrams
Dalby Living Trust 15 Blue Horizon
400 Dalby Drive Launa Niguel, CA 92677-4249
Sandpoint, ID 83864-8948
Kevin Supple Valerie Joy & Charles Johnson
21817—50`h Ave East 1809 Nipoma Avenue
Spanaway, WA 98367-6034 Long Beach, CA 90815-3643
Allan L&Janice E Unden North Forty Utilities LLC
4802 River Road, Unit 11 C/o Franke Leary Droppert
Yakima, WA 98902-1293 1500—4th Ave, Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98101
Leon E Jr& Carolyn A North Forty Lodging LLC
Titus Trust C/o Franke Leary Droppert
2805 N Garfield Road 7101 East Hwy 106
Tacoma, WA 98403-2922 Union, WA 98592
Frederick-Charlotte Merritt
Family Trust
2821 —2"d Ave, #1502
Seattle, WA 98121-1249
Dean E & Patricia S Nichols
606—33`d Street
Everett, WA 98201-4170
Margaret B Berg 1 2471 —42"d Ave W I
Seattle, WA 98199-3605
Robert C & Dixie A Fox
2491 Yukon Harbor Rd SE
Port Orchard, WA 98366-8536
Alderbrook Golf&Yacht Club
330 E Country Club Dr E
Union, WA 98592-9757
(Revised 1/95)
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CRL 206 297 ,soa PHONE HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Designed 206 297 1543 FAX
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Checked By Dote EAST 6971 HIGHWAY 106 Seattle, WA 9 81 04-254 0 Sheet No
UNION, WASHINGTON 98592-0274 Phone. (2os) 224-7221
Fax, (Z08) 827-95n