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SPATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
PO Box 47775 • Olyrnp;a, Washington 98504-7775 (360) 407-6300
September 23,2004
Mr. Rick Mraz Your address
Mason County �"
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Department of Community Development Kennedy-
Planning Division Golcsbo rough
Po Box 279 watershe
Shelton,WA 98584
Dear Mr.Mraz:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the mitigated determination of nonsign ficance for the
After-the Fact Bulkhead Repair/Expansion project(SEP2004-00069) located at 8371 East State Route
106 in Union as proposed by Jerry Vermillion. We reviewed the environmental chee ist and have the
following comments:
WATER QUALITY: Betsy Dickes (360) 407-6294
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 173-201 A,Water Quality Stand a s.for Surface
Waters of the State of Washington, and is subject to enforcement action. Erosion cor.trol measures
must be in place prior to any clearing, grading,or construction. These control meas es must be
effective to prevent soil from being carried into surface water by storrnwater runoff. 3and, silt, clay
particles,and soil will damage aquatic habitat and are considered pollutants, All rele ses of oils,
hydraulic fluids, fuels, other petroleum products,paints, solvents, and other deletcriol is 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 other work on the site-
If you have any questions or would like to respond to these comments please contact he appropriate
reviewing staff listed above.
Department of Ecology
Southwest Regional Office
(04-6392)
cc: Betsy Dickes, WQ
Jerry Vermillion (Proponent)
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' STATFO MASON COUNTY
�P C DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
O A U v
N Planning Division
° Y n P O Box 279, Shelton, WA 98584
(360)427-9670
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MITIGATED
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
(WAC 197-11-350)
SEP2004-00069
Description of Proposal: After-the-fact review of repair and expansion of existing bulkhead.
New bulkhead material comprised of gabion baskets filled with
cobbles. Baskets to be interspersed with native plantings.
Proponent: JERRY VERMILLION
Site Address (If Assigned): 8371 E STATE ROUTE 106 UNION
Directions to Site: OUT BRODCKDALE RD TO MCREAVY NORTH TO 106 EAST
OF ALDERBROOK INN ON WATER SIDE GREEN TREE
ROOFED CABIN.
Parcel Number: 322344400000
Legal Description: G.L. 1 LYING NLY OF CO R/W EX S 24/53 PCL 1 OF BLA
#00-40 8371 E STATE ROUTE 106 UNION
Lead Agency: Mason County
The Lead Agency for this proposal
g y p osal has determined that it does not have a probable significant
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adverser impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required
under RCW 43.21 C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed
Environmental Checklist and other information on file with the Lead Agency. This information is
available to the public upon request. MITIGATED MEASURES ARE ATTACHED.
Please contact Rick Mraz at ext. 577 with any questions.
This DNS is issued under 197-11-340(2), the Lead Agency will not act on this proposal for 14
days from the date below. Comments must be submitted to Rick Mraz, C/O Mason County DCD,
Planning Division, PO Box 279, Shelton WA 98584 by 9/23/2004.
Au honzed Local Government Offi D to
MITIGATED y
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
(WAC 197-11-350)
SEP2004-00069
CONDITIONS OF THIS DETERMINATION
1) The applicant acknowledges that this development was sited such that further shore
protection measures will not be required for protection of the facility.
X
2) Residential developers and individuals shall be required to control erosion during
construction. Removal of vegetation should be minimized and any areas disturbed should
be restored to prevent erosion and other environmental
impacts.X
3) Debris or deleterious material resulting from construction shall be removed from the beach
area and project site and shall not be allowed to enter waters of the State.
X
4) Water quality is not to be degraded to the detriment of the aquatic environment as a result
of this project. X
5) The establishment of vegetative plantings and nearshore mitigation activities shall follow
the habitat managment plan for this project. A copy of the HMP shall be kept on site and
made available to inspectors. X
6) A site inspection by planning staff is required prior to final permit approval. Please contact
Rick Mraz at (360) 427-9670 ext 577 to schedule the inspection.
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A. BACKGROUND pet,,��,.�� t3��\��►-�� Pe�,,,�i�- EN Z aa2-a D 3Zb)
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
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2. Name of applicant-
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person-
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4. Date checklist prepared:
P,9 ,r\l I 2003
5. Agency requesting checklist:
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6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable)-
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7. Do you have any plans for future expansion, or further activity related to
or connected with this proposa`l'?/ If yes explain.
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8. List any environmental information you know about that has been
prepared, or will-be prepared, directly related to this proposal.
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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_ Y'P_5 t 1
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your
proposal, if known.
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1. 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.) A-,,
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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. /add► ass a g37 s R l p 6 t.c�.to�,�wR
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6. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS-
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)?
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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. r1�
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d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate
vicinity? If so, describe.
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e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling orJs �
grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. 'f� Q Q•�.-��as� �s
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f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? if so,
generally describe. tq o %.--I V �3
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g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces
after project constructions (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
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h_ Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the
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2. AIR: v—� la.%.,k
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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.
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b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your
proposal? If so, generally describe.
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G. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other ' acts to
if any: 5 G. 1 G �-•o,�� {��--��.c e o p air,
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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.
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2) Will the project require any wor
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cent to (within 200
feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available
plans.
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3) Estimates the amount of fill and dredge material that would be place 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. ?Tw o ! c, 4-L-,•
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4) Will the proposal require surface(water withdrawals or diversions?
Give�g/eneral description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
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5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location
on the site plan. tqo
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.
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.
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.
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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.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally
describe. 0 4
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff
water impacts, if any-
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4. PLANTS:
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
X 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
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
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C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to
preserve or enhance vegetation on the sit(, if any: t
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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 eron �eagl , songbirds other . Sew �Is� cY� s
mammals: eer ear, elk,_ av , of -5 e� . .
fish: bass, salmon, rou herrin hellfish, they . . . . . .
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the
site. � I
C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
d. Proposed measures to preserved or enhance wildlife, if any:
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6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES:
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove solar) will
used to meet the completed projects energy needs? Describe whether b it
will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent
properties? If so, generally describe.
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: e a S 5 a c
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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.
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1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
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2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards,
if any:
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b. Noise.
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for
example- traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
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2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with
the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic,
construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come
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3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE:
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? `
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b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
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C. Describe any structures on the site.
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d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
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e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
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g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of
the site? R g Q s e
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive"
area? If so, js.�peciff y-
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i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed
project?
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
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k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
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I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing
and projected land uses and plans, if any: s e � � 6 0 o co
9. HOUSING:
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate
whether high, middle,.or low-income housing.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate
whether high, middle, or low-income housing.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
10. AESTHETICS:
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including
antehnas;.what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
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b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
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11. LIGHT AND GLARE
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day
would it mainly occur?
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b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or
interfere with views?
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C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect our proposal.-
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d_ Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any.-
12. RECREATION-
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the
immediate vicinity? (�,n0. �.5 Lo SL.-P-k ��g
D. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If
so, describe.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including
recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any-
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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.
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b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological,
scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any-
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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.
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.
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C. How man
y parking spaces would the completed project have. H P p 1 ow many
would the project eliminate?
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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).
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e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
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f_ How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed
project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur.
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g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
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:
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public
services, if any:
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16. UTILITIES:
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a. Circe utilities currently a le at the site: electricit atural gas,
water, refuse service telephone, anitary sewer, ep �c s stem other:
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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:
c. 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:
Date Submitted: -
Habitat Managcment Plan for the Proposed and Existing Development
8371 SR 106 Union, Washington 98592
Parcel 32234-44-00000
Prepared for Jerry Vermillion
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Habitat Management !Tanning
PO Box 2854
Belfair Washington 98528
(360)-620-0618
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Habitat Management Plan
Tax Parcel No. 32234-44-00000
Union Washington
Introduction
The following is a Habitat Management Plan for the improvement of an existing
residence established within the protected marine shoreline buffer of Hood Canal. This
area also falls within the buffer associated with the lower section of an unnamed type TV
stream and associated wetland. Existing circumstances on site moreover include a rock
bulkhead within marine shoreline management zone, added fill within wetland zone and
associated buffer, and the establishment of a fence and storage structure within the
protected riparian cone of the type IV stream. The information in this report was
compiled following a field inspection completed on March 23, 2003. The purpose of this
plan is to mitigate or correct existing circumstances (rock bulkhead, wetland fill, fence
and storage within riparian) as well as identify a reasonable avenue for responsible
development while maintaining the objectives of the Mason County Resource Ordinance.
identified Conditions
The portion of the parcel north of Highway 106 has a small cabin with a deck, concrete
bulkhead, and a pier/ramp/Float. A gravel parking area is situated southeast of the cabin.
The protected buffer encompassing the lot is associated with the marine shoreline and a
ditched spring fed type 1V system draining into Hood Canal with the mouth located east
of the residence. The riparian zone encompassing; the upper section of the stream (above
the subject property) is dominated by a mature second growth forest while the riparian
zone occurring on the subject lot is still in more primary successional development due to
the history of impacts (stream relocation, vegetation removal, till, etc.). The history of
this project coupled with information already provided by Agua Tierra Environmental
Consulting, Inc. make further detailed description of species information associated with
Hood Canal and plant diversity on site seemingly redundant. There are no active nesting
sites for species of concern or documented spawning of endangered species within the
property according to the Washington Department.of Fish and Wildlife Watershed
Inventory and Analysis and the Priority Habitat and Sensitive Species database.
The existing channel drains out of the hillside located south of Highway 106 where it
enters a ditch on the south side of the road. The water flows west through the ditch until
it drains under the road through a culvert and east again before it enters Hood Canal. Tt
appears that this ditch is dredged in order to maintain its efficiency at passing stormwater
from highway 106 and the hillside south.
Project SurnniairX
Impacts to present and future riparian and aquatic habitat have been considered in
reviewing the proposed building improvement within the designated fish and wildlife
conservation areas. Additional issues on site require a more large scale approach to
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restoration of critical areas. The intent of this plan is to maintain and enhance the
following habitat characteristics on site.
- Wildlife habitat and plant diversity
- Stream cover
- Aquatic conditions (water quality, sediment, etc.)
- Fine sediment stabilization
- Surface runoff retention
- Present and future LWD recruitment to marine and freshwater habitat
- Natural slope elevation contours
Construction Mitigation or Correction
Proposed 910 sq ft cabin addition 300 ft shoreline vegetation restoration and
exotic species removal
Existin Bulkhead Remove eastern 14 ft, re-establish natural
shoreline contours and adopt bioengineering
techniques.
Wetland Fill/Path Expansion Relocate path, remove fill, reestablish
natural slope elevation contours, restore
wetland
Fence and storage structure Restore/enhance riparian habitat between
fence and ditched stream
910 sq ft Cabin Addition:
The entire proposed 910 sq ft cabin addition lies within the marine shoreline buffer while
approximately 760 sq ft of the project lies within the stream buffer. The nearest point of
the structure will lie approximately 25' from the stream and 20' from the marine 01--1M.
Although approximately 443 sq ft of the project lies within the wetland buffer, the
jurisdictional status of the wetland has not been confirmed. The wetland boundaries on
site under normal circumstances appear to be less than 2,500 sq ft(non jurisdictional in
Mason County) while the connected wetland habitat upstream of the; culvert has been
created and maintained as a drainage ditch which does not qualify as a managed wetland
according to the Washington Department of Ecology 1997 Wetlands Identification and
Delineation Manual. However, the importance of the wetland must be considered despite
its small size.
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Impacts to vegetation will be negligible considering that no vegetation exists within the
building zone. None of the proposed building actions will adversely impact listed salmon
species to any measurable degree. Increase in noise is anticipated during construction
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however the project is located more than 2,600 feet from any nesting site and no roosts
are documented within the radii of concern. Suspended sediment increase within the
project area is of minimal concern due to the Soil characteristics on site.
Mitipatiion: attachement B
Due to the large ownerships adjacent to the property, the existing landowners have a
unique opportunity to implement restoration at a larger scale than what is most common
on Hood,Canal. Responsible development within critical areas must include taking
advantage of such restoration opportunities. East of the project site there will be
extensive exotic species removal coupled with conifer plantings that will cover a 300-foot
stretch of shoreline between the OHM and Highway 106. This will all occur on a
relatively steep slope, however, the occurrence of overstory trees further east on similar
slopes indicate certainty that this will be successful in restoring a contributing bluff that
would eventually provide terrestrial habitat structure to the shoreline as well as Large
Woody Debris and nutrients to the aquatic system. This will eventually provide the
necessary mechanisms to improve and maintain the present and future shoreline habitat
conditions beneficial to several fish and wildlife species.
Wetland Fill and Path Expansion:
Tn an attempt to maintain access to adjacent shoreline property via a motorized ATV, the
existing landowner placed fill in sections or the category III wetland and associated
riparian of a type IV stream. The path was constructed over the wetland within 5-10' of
the small stream. Fill was also placed outside suspected wetland boundaries into
nearshore boundaries.
impacts
The ecological importance of wetlands is becoming better understood as reflected
through land use regulations, management practices, and restoration efforts that have and
continue to evolve in our society. Detailed description of wetland functions and their
importance to plant, fish, and wildlife species seems unnecessary given the intent of this
report. Farther detailed description of the importance of this particular wetland can be
made available upon request if necessary. The impact of the existing project on site iti
that a portion of the wetland is now gone.
Pro.iect Correction: attachement B
Although this is a small wetland, it must be recognized that it is still important and must
be restored to previous normal circumstances (Vegetation, Soil, Hydrology). One must
consider that the Hoed Canal watershed is characterized by several of these small
wetlands that collectively make an extremely significant contribution to the overall
terrestrial and aquatic conditions throughout the area.
All rill is to be removed from the identified wetland zone or areas suspected to have
upheld wetland characteristics prier to development activities. The wetland zone is to be
delineated and flagged following fill removal. Natural slope contours are to be
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reestablished to the extent feasible. Areas of fill removal and landscape contour
reestablishment are to be replanted with wetland species characteristic of the site. A list
of species to use and planting protocols is provided.
The existing ATV trail adjacent to the stream is to be moved out of the wetland zone to
the non wetland area that exists an equal distance between the stream and the marine
OHM. This path is not to exceed 4-feet in width.
i:xisting Rock Bulkhead:
Under the verbal guidance and recommendation of Mason County officials and the
Department of fish and wildlife, the landowner installed an additional rock bulkhead to
prevent fill from washing out of the existing concrete bulkhead. Roughly 40-fcct of rock
was placed adjacent to the east side of bulkhead. This was more than was recommended
and was completed without undergoing formal permit review.
impact
Bulkheads tend to block fine sediments from entering drift cell transport zones along
beaches. They can also increase wave energy, coarsening the sediments fronting them,
which decreases spawning habitat quality for forage fish such as Sandlance. It must be
considered that the majority of the existing rock wall sits above the OHM. Its main
function is to retain material , and not to block tidal movement. However, there is a
significant separation in shoreline connectivity to upland habitat associated with the
existing rock wall. This results in a more abrupt habitat edge as opposed to a more
naturally gradual transition that would have been historically associated with the site.
Project Correction: attachement C
The eastern 14-feet of the rock wall is to be removed and replaced with a series of tilled
sandbags that taper gradually down to the shoreline elevation in a fashion that mimics
more natural contours. Sandbags placed on the surface will have perforations with native
vegetation emerging that wit) eventually become established on this slope. This will
reestablish more natural slope elevation contours and restore connectivity between
shoreline and upland habitat zones. It will also more adequately dissipate wave energy
during extreme high tides.
Fence and Storage Structures:
South of Highway 106 the landowner has constructed a 50' long fence and proposes to
place two 10' by 20' storage containers on site. The fence and proposed storage
containers occur within the protected buffer of a ditched type iV stream that runs parallel
to Highway 106. The ditch is maintained by Mason County as drainage for Highway
106.
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Considering the circumstances created and upheld by the maintenance and public use of
the county right of way, the establishment of the fence and proposed storage structures
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will have no additional negative impacts on existing riparian or aquatic conditions on site.
The ecological significance of this stream section is minimal as this is a man made ditch
that a natural stream has been diverted into. Impacts to stream and riparian habitat
associated with maintenance of the road likely exceed any impacts caused by the
proposed development.
Mitigation: attachement A
Woody vine species are to be planted along the hillside between the ditch and the fence.
Because of the proximity to the road and powerlines, overstory trees would eventually be
a concern to the maintenance associated with the county right of way. Planting protocols
and species to use are listed below.
Plants that may be used within restoration areas include the following;
Plant Species Habitat Tvpe/Loca_tion
Salinonberry (Rebus specrabolis) Between fence and road
Pacific Willow (Saliz sitchensis) Between fence and road
Red alder(Alnus rubra) Wetland
Western red-cedar(Th.uja plicata) Wetland and shoreline slope
Douglas fir (Pseudutsuga amenziesii) Shoreline slope
Skunk-cabbage (Lysichiton americanum) Wetland
Sword fern (Polystichtem munitum) Adjacent to Welland
Overstory trees will be planted approximately 10-12 feet apart in a random pattern.
Shrubs and woody vines are to be planted 2-4 feet apart in a random pattern as well.
Exotic species removal will occur throughout the shoreline restoration zone. This allow
natural riparian succession and other ecological processes to transpire while the native
plantings will expedite the recovery process and prevent future exotic species problems.
Schedule for Restoration
The restoration of the identified area will commence and be completed by April of 2004.
All exotic species located within restoration zones will be removed and disposed of. All
trees and shrubs will be planted as described above and flagged in order to locate them at
a later date for necessary maintenance.
Monitoring
Monitoring of the site will begin in the fall of 2005 and maintained on a seasonal basis.
The information gathered will provide the following: 1) condition of reintroduced plant
species; 2) the use of the site by wildlife species; 3) any disturbance and its effect on the
restoration effort; 4) any occurrence of exotic species; 5) any corrective measures that
may be deemed necessary to provide the desired restoration outcome. This monitoring
will be in effect for the duration of three years. The information gathered will be
provided in an annual report and submitted to the Director of Mason County Department
of Community Development if necessary.
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A map is enclosed which provides the geographical location of the site in relation to
Hood Canal. A plot map is also enclosed which shows the proposed building and buffer
locations in relation to critical area boundaries.
t trust this information is sufficient for your needs at this time. Thank you for choosing
me as your environmental consultant. if you have any questions feel free to call.
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Lee Boad
Habitat Management Planning
PO Box 2854
Belfair, WA 98528
360-620-0618
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A. BACKGROUND 4�- ENF Zaa2—aD3Zlo)
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
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2. Name of applicant-
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3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person-
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4. Date checklist prepared:
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5. Agency requesting checklist:
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable)-
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7. Do you have any plans for future expansion, or further activity related to t
or connected with this proposal? If yes explain.
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8. List any environmental information you know about that has been
prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal.
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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. Yes
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your-
.proposal, if known. II S o L,-,4
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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.) A-� s J-1 ,^5
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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. A at�s 11s g 3 7 I S( R u l^,0 L, �wa
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS-
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)?
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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. TLC
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d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate
vicinity? If so, describe. 'I
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e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling o�s �o
grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. 'TA-.Q_ p.....��ase ,s 4�
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f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so,
generally describe. N o_ N n �,.�, v
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g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces
after project constructions (for example, asphalt or buildings)? t
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the
earth, if any: `
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2. AIR: d�� �� lay-.�� S tio�1i� 2 +-o ,re��
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.
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b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your
proposal? If so, generally describe.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other irpp acts�toY air,
if any:
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. -f'1, L's 04- 5 [o,.mot , L,N- e
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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.
3) Estimates the amount of fill and dredge material that would be place 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. 7Tw o !-o ,•--�
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4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions?
Give��g/Ieneral description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
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5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? if so, note location
on the site plan. Na,
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.
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. N��
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.).
Des � )Describe the general size of the system,
number of houses to be served (if applicable), or l he number of animalshe
or humans the system(s) are expected to serve.
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C. Water Runoff (including storm water):
1 Describ
e the source of runoff (including( ng 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 de
scribe.
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2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally
describe. o b
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff
water impacts, if any:
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4. PLANTS:
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
X 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
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
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lu-�1 hc, . l 1 to e ou5 o k-,,A-l i vN'P_ %h L.2e_ �o o,a lox Vi,V-e f la v\ .
C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to
preserve or enhance vegetation on the sit , if any.
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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 ern f agl , songbirds other . S ���:�t�S, cY� s
mammals: eer ear, elk, av , of_ S.eK . . . . . .
fish: bass, salmon, rou herrin �fish, ther . . . . . .
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the
site. 1�A I 1
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C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
d. Proposed measures to preserved or enhance wildlife, if any:
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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.
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b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent
properties? If so, generally describe.
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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: N o e- a 5 S a c c(
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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.
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1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
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2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards,
if any:
b. Noise.
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for
example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? .
2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with
the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic,
construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come
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3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
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8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE:
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
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b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
C. Describe any structures on the site-
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
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e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? ,
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of
the site? � g e s�� �
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive"
area? If so, Sspecify. Prof e (-s o-,LJ— -,-A- � fA
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i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed
project?
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
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k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
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I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing
and projected land uses and plans, if anY: s e B o—C�
9. HOUSING:
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate
whether high, middle,,
or low-income housing.
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b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate
whether high, middle, or low-income housing.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
10. AESTHETICS:
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including
anterinas;.what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
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b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
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11. LIGHT AND GLARE
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day
would it mainly occur?
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b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or
interfere with views?
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C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal:
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d_ Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
12. RECREATION:
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the
immediate vicinity?
b_ Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If
so, describe.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including
recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
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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.
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b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological,
scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site_
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
14. TRANSPORTATION: P
A. Identify public streets and highways serving the site and describe
proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
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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.
C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many
would the project eliminate?
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). * a
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e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
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f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed
project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
15. PUBLIC SERVICES:
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public service (for
examp
le: fire protection, olive protection,P ct on health P P care, schools, other)?
If so, generally describe:
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public
services, if any:
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a. Circe utilities currently a le at the wat site: electricit atural gas,
er, efuse service telephone, anitary sewer, ep is 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.-
C. 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:
Date Submitted:
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Habitat Managcment Plan for the Proposed and Existing Development
8371 SR 106 Union, Washington 98592
Parcel 32234-44-00000
Prepared for Jerry Vermillion
RECEIVED
APR 16 2003
MCCD - PLANNINC3
Lee Boad
Habitat Management Planning
PO Box 2854
Belfair 'Washington 98528
(360)-620-0618
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Habitat Management Plan
Tax Parcel No. 32234-44-00000
Union Washington
Introduction
The following is a Habitat Management Plan for the improvement of an existing
residence established within the protected marine shoreline buffer of Hood Canal. This
area also falls within the buffer associated with the lower section of an unnamed type TV
stream and associated wetland. Existing circumstances on site moreover include a rack
bulkhead within marine shoreline management zone, added fill within wetland zone and
associated buffer, and the establishment of a fence and storage structure within the
Protected riparian zone of the type IV stream. The information in this report was
compiled following a field inspection completed on March 23, 2003, The Purpose of this
plan is to mitigate or correct existing circumstances (rock bulkhead, wetland fill, fence
and storage within riparian) as well as identify a reasonable avenue for responsible
development while maintaining the objectives of the Mason County Resource Ordinance.
Identified Conditions
The portion of the parcel north of Highway 106 has a small cabin with a deck, concrete
bulkhead, and a pier/ramp/float. A gravel parking area is situated southeast of the cabin.
The protected buffer encompassing the lot is associated with the marine shoreline and a
ditched spring fed type IV system draining into Hood Canal with the mouth located east
of the residence. The riparian zone encompassing the upper section of the stream (above
the subject property) is dominated by a mature second growth forest while the riparian
zone occurring on the subject lot is still in more primary successional development due to
the history of impacts (stream relocation, vegetation removal, fill, etc.). The history of
this project coupled with information already provided by Agua Tierra Environmental
Consulting, Inc. make further detailed description of species information associated with
Hood Canal and plant divensity on site seemingly redundant. There are no active nesting
sites for species of concern or documented spawning of endangered species within the
property according to the Washington Department of.fish and Wildlife Watershed
Inventory and Analysis and the Priority Habitat and Sensitive Species database.
The existing channel drains out of the hillside located south of Highway 106 where it
enters a ditch on the south side of the road. The water flows west through the ditch until
it drains under the road through a culvert and east again before it enters Hood Canal, it
appears that this ditch is dredged in order to maintain its efficiency at passing Storm water
from highway 106 and the hillside south.
Project SumniarX
Impacts to present and future riparian and aquatic habitat have been considered in
reviewing the proposed building improvement within the designated Gish and wildlife
conservation areas. Additional issues on site; require a more large scale approach to
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restoration of critical areas. The intent of this plan is to maintain and enhance the
following habitat characteristics on site.
- Wildlife habitat and plant diversity
- Stream cover
- Aquatic conditions (water quality, sediment, etc.)
- Fine sediment stabilization
- Surface runoff retention
- Present and future LWD recruitment to marine and freshwater habitat
- Natural dope elevation contours
Construction Mitigation or Correction
Proposed 910 sq ft cabin addition 300 ft shoreline vegetation restoration and
exotic species removal
Existing Bulkhead Remove eastern 14 ft, re-establish natural
shoreline contours and adopt bioengineering
techniques.
Wetland Fill/Path Expansion Relocate path, remove fill, reestablish
natural slope elevation contours, restore
wetland
Fence and storage structure Restore/enhance riparian habitat between
fence and ditched stream
910 sq ft Cabin Addition:
The entire proposal 910 sq ft cabin addition lies within the marine shoreline buffer while
approximately 760 sq ft of the project lies within the stream buffer. The nearest point of
the structure will lie approximately 25' from the stream and 20' from the marine OHM.
Although approximately 443 sq ft of'the project lies within the wetland buffer, the
jurisdictional status of the wetland has not been confirmed. The wetland boundaries on
site under normal circumstances appear to be less than 2,500 sq ft(non jurisdictional in
Mason County) while the connected wetland habitat upstream of the culvert has been
created and maintained as a drainage ditch which does not qualify as a managed wetland
according to the Washington Department of Geology 1997 Wetlands Identification and
Delineation Manual. However, the importance of the wetland must be considered despite
its small size.
Im acts
Impacts to vegetation will be negligible considering that no vegetation exists within the
building zone_ None of the proposed building actions will adversely impact listed salmon
species to any measurable degree. Increase in noise is anticipated during construction
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however the project is located more than 2,600 feet from any nesting site and no roosts
are documented within the radii of concern. Suspended sediment increase within the
project area is of minimal concern due to the soil characteristics on site.
Mitigation: attachement B
Due to the large ownerships adjacent to the property, the existing landowners have a
unique opportunity to implement restoration at a larger scale than what is most common
on Hood Canal. Responsible development- within critical areas mutt include taking
advantage of such restoration opportunities. East of the project site there will be
extensive exotic species removal coupled with conifer plantings that will cover a 300-foot
stretch of shoreline between the OHM and Highway 106. This will all occur on a
relatively steep slope, however, the occurrence of overstory trees further east on similar
slopes indicate certainty that this will be successful in restoring a contributing bluff that
would eventually provide terrestrial habitat structure to the shoreline as well as Large
Woody Debris and nutrients to the aquatic system. This will eventually provide the
necessary mechanisms to improve and maintain the present and future shoreline habitat
conditions beneficial to several fish and wildlife species.
Welland Fill and Path Expansion:
in an attempt to maintain access to adjacent shoreline property via a motorized ATV, the
existing landowner placed fill in sections of the category III wetland and associated
riparian of a type I.V strea►n, The path was constructed over the wetland within 5-10' of
the small stream. Fill was also placed outside suspected wetland boundaries into
nearshore boundaries.
Impacts
The ecological importance of wetlands is becoming better understood as reflected
through land use regulations, management practices, and restoration efforts that have and
continue to evolve in our society. Detailed description of wetland functions and their
importance to plant, fish, and wildlife species seems unnecessary given the intent of this
report. Further detailed description of the importance of this particular wetland can be
made available upon request if necessary. The impact of the existing project on site iti
that a portion of the wetland is now gone.
Project Correction: attachement_B.
Although this is a small wetland, it must be recognized that it is still important and must
be restored to previous normal circumstances (Vegetation, Soil, Hydrology). One must
consider that the Hood Canal watershed is characterized by several of these small
wetlands that collectively make an extremely significant contribution to the overall
terrestrial and aquatic conditions throughout the area.
All fill is to be removed from the identified wetland zone or areas suspected to have
upheld wetland characteristics prior to development activities. The wetland zone is to be
delineated and flagged following fill removal. Natural slope contours are to be
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reestablished to the extent feasible. Areas of till removal and landscape contour
reestablishment arc to be replanted with wetland species characteristic of the site. A list
of species to use and planting protocol` is provided.
The existing ATV trail adjacent to the stream is to be moved out of the wetland zone to
the non wetland area that exists an equal distance between the stream and the marine
OHM. This path is not to exceed 4-feet in width.
Existine Rock Bulkhead:
Under the; verbal guidance and recommendation of Mason County officials and the
Department of fish and wildlife, the landowner installed an additional rock bulkhead to
prevent till from washing out of the existing concrete bulkhead. Roughly 40-feet of rock
was placed adjacent to the east side of bulkhead. This was more than was recommended
and was completed without undergoing formal permit review.
impact
Bulkheads tend to block fine sediments from entering drift cell transport zones along
beaches. They can also increase wave energy, coarsening the sediments fronting them,
which decreases spawning habitat quality for forage fish such as Sandlance. It must be
considered that the majority of the existing rock wall sits above the OHM. Its main
function is to retain material , and not to block tidal movement. However, there is a
significant separation in shoreline connectivity to upland habitat associated with the
existing rock wall. This results in a more abrupt habitat edge as opposed to a more
naturally gradual transition that would have been historically associated with the site.
Project Correction: attachement C
The eastern 14-feet of the rock wall is to be removed and replaced with a series of filled
sandbags that taper gradually down to the shoreline elevation in a fashion that mimics
more natural contours. Sandbags placed on the surface will have perforations with native
vegetation emerging that will eventually become established on this .elope. This will
reestablish more natural slope elevation contours and restore connectivity between
shoreline and upland habitat zones. It will also more adequately dissipate wave energy
during extreme high tides.
Fence and Storage Structures:
South of Highway 106 the landowner has constructed a 50' long fence and proposes to
place two 10' by 20' storage containers on site. The fence and proposed storage
containers occur within the protected buffer of a ditched type iV stream that runs parallel
to Highway 106. The ditch is maintained by Mason County as drainage for Highway
106.
TmrJact
Considering the circumstances created and upheld by the maintenance and public use of
the county right of way, the establishment of the fence and proposed storage structures
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will have no additional negative impacts on existing riparian or aquatic conditions on site.
The ecological significance of this stream section is minimal as this is a man made ditch
that a natural stream has been diverted into. impacts to stream and riparian habitat
associated with maintenance of the road likely exceed any impacts caused by the
proposed development.
Mitigation: attachernent A
Woody vine species are to be planted along the hillside between the ditch and the fence.
Because of the proximity to the road and powerlines, overstory trees would eventually be
a concern to the maintenance associated with the county right of way. Planting protocols
and species to use are listed below.
Plants that may be used within restoration areas include the following;
Plant Species Habitat Tvpe/Loca_tion
Salinonberry (Rebus'spe rabolis) Between fence and road
Pacific Willow (Salix sitcherlsis) Between fence and road
Red alder(Alnus rubra) Wetland
Western red-cedar(Th.uja plicata) Wetland and shoreline slope
Douglas fir (Pseudutsugu menziesii) Shoreline slope
Skunk-cabbage (Lysichiton arnericanurn) Wetland
Sword fern (Polystidutnt ►rtuniturn) Adjacent to Wetland
Overstory trees will be planted approximately 10-12 feet apart in a random pattern.
Shrubs and woody vines are to be planted 2-4 feet apart in a random pattern as well.
Exotic species removal will occur throughout the shoreline restoration zone. This allow
natural riparian succession and other ecological processes to transpire while the native
plantings will expedite the recovery process and prevent future exotic species problems.
Schedule for Restoration
The restoration of the identified area will commence and be completed by April of 2004.
All exotic species located within restoration zones will be removed and disposed of. All
trees and shrubs will be planted as described above and flagged in order to locate them at
a later date for necessary maintenance,
Monitoring
Monitoring of the site will begin in the fall of 2005 and maintained on a seasonal basis.
The information gathered will provide the following: 1) condition of reintroduced plant
species; 2) the use of the site by wildlife species; 3) any disturbance and its effect on the
restoration effort; 4) any occurrence of exotic species; 5) any corrective measures that
may be deemed necessary to provide the desired restoration outcome. This monitoring
will be in effect for the duration of three years. The information gathered will be
provided in an annual report and submitted to the Director of Mason County Department
of Community Development if necessary.
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A map is enclosed which provides the geographical location of the site in relation to
Hood Canal. A plot map is also enclosed which shows the proposed building and buffer
locations in relation to critical area boundaries.
I trust this information is sufficient for your needs at this time. Thank you for choosing
me as your environmental consultant. if you have any questions feel free to call.
Lee Boad
Habitat Management Planning
PO Box 2854
Belfair,WA 98528
360-620-0618
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