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DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
(WAC 197-11-340)
SEP2016-00042
Description of Proposal: KARLSEN BOAT RAIL
Proponent: STEN J KARLSEN
Location of Proposal: 12881 NE NORTH SHORE RD BELFAIR
Parcel Number: 322345000010
Legal Description: MADRONA MORNINGSIDE BCH TRACTS TR 10 & T.L.
Directions to Site:
Lead Agency: Mason County
The Lead Agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant
adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required
under RCW 43.21 C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed
Environmental Checklist and other information on file with the Lead Agency. This information is
available to the public upon request.
Please contact Kell McAboy at ext. 365 with any questions. This DNS is issued under WAC
197-11-340(2). The Lead Agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date shown
below, when the determination is final. Comments must be submitted to Dept. of Community
Development, 615 W Alder St, Shelton WA 98584 by 6/1/2016. Appeal of this determination
must be filed within a 14-day period following this final determination date, per Mason County
Code Chapter 15.11 Appeals.
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SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 615 W. Alder Street
Purpose of checklist:
Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your
proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization
or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental
impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal.
Instructions for applicants:
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please
answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult
with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use "not applicable" or
"does not apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown.
You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate
answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision-
making process.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of
time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal
or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your
answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant
adverse impact.
Instructions for Lead Agencies:
Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to
evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse
impacts. The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to
make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is
responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents.
The help links in this checklist are intended to assist users in accessing guidance on the checklist
questions. Links are provided to the specific sections of the guidance applicable to the questions.
However, the links may not work correctly on all devices. If the links do not work on your device, open the
guidance at www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/sepa/apquide/EnvChecklistGuidance.htmI and navigate to
the appropriate section.
Use of checklist for nonproject proposals: LLpM
For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable
parts of sections A and B plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please
completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or
site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead
agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part B - Environmental Elements—that do not
contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal.
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A. Background hf elpl
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: hf elpl
Boat Rails
2. Name of applicant: hf gM
Sten Karlsen
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: hf elpl
13704 68t'Ave W Edmonds,WA 98026 425-582-1585 Sten Karlsen
4. Date checklist prepared: 1LpjpJ
April 10, 2016
5. Agency requesting checklist: hel
Mason County
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): 1LgjPJ
6/15/2016 to 9/15/2016
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. hf elp]
No
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal. 1tpjpJ
N/A
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. hf elpl
None
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
hf elpl
JARPA application and met with Allen Borden and Washington Fish and Wildlife Joshua
Benton on site.
11. Give 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.) hLe
Pour concrete piers. These round vertical columns will be encased in ADS plastic pipe and
will support boat rails 14" off the beach.
12. 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. hj elpl
KARLSEN RESIDENCE. 12881 NE NORTH SHORE ROAD,BELFAIR,WA
PARCEL#32234-50-00010
Boat rails on 14 inch high pier columns will be installed on SW corner of property
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS hf elpl
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1. Earth hel
a. General description of the site: hI elpl
(circle one): mountainous, other- typical gravel beach
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?Lhel
15%
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
agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in
removing any of these soils. h[ elpl
Gravel
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe. hel
None
e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of
any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. JhPjPJ
Vertical ADS pipe 8" diameter and 3' long,will hand dig on beach 2 feet down and install
pipe vertical. 14" of the pipe will be above the existing beach elevation per Fish and
Wildlife requirements for neighbors similar project (SEP2013-00055). Will displace
gravel around columns and pour concrete in the pipe forms to support rails.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
hfg
No erosion. All work will be contained in the pipe. No clearing will be done, only hand
digging in the gravel.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? hf elpl
N/A
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: hf elpl
N/A. Best management practices during construction of rails and piers will be followed.
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2. Air Lbpjpl
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction,
operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and
give approximate quantities if known. hLe
None
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe. hf eIp]
None
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: hf elpl
N/A
3. Water h[ elpl
a. Surface Water:
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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. hf e
Hood Canal is on the south side of project. Plan to dig and set pier forms on a low
tide, all in one day. The next day pour concrete early and cover with plastic.
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. hf elpl
Boat rails and piers will fall within 200' of Hood Canal
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed
from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected.
Indicate the source of fill material. hf e
There will be .025 cubic yard of gravel dug at each pier with is 8" diameter and 2'
deep plus 14" above grade. 0.38 cubic yard of concrete will poured in each column.
The .025 of gravel will be raked out on beach.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. hI PjPJ
No
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
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Yes
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so,
describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. hf elpl
No
b. Ground Water:
1)Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so,
give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities
withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. JtpjpJ
No
2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or
other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the
following chemicals. . . ; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the
number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the
number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. hL elpl
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N/A
c. Water runoff(including stormwater):
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. hL pM
N/A
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. jheI
N/A
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If
so, describe. hel
N/A
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any: hf elpl
N/A
4. Plants hf e
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: thpM
(None — gravel beach)
deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
shrubs
grass
pasture
crop or grain
Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops.
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? hf gm
None
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. hf elPl
Salmon and smelt during spawning period.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any: hC elp]
N/A
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e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. hf gjPJ
None
5. Animals h� gM
a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known
to be on or near the site. hf pM
Examples include:
birds: heron
mammals: Deer
fish: Salmon and shellfish
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. hf gm
N/A
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. hf elpl
Salmon and smelt during spawning period along shore in October
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: hf e
START PROJECT 6/15/2016 THROUGH 9/15/2016,WORK WINDOW TO AVOID FISH
SPAWNING PERIOD.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. h( gm
N/A
6. Energy and Natural Resources hf eIp]
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. hf pM
N/A
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
If so, generally describe. hf elpl
No
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal?
List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: jtgipj
N/A
7. Environmental Health hf elpl
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. hf elpl
No
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1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
heI
N/A
2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development
and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines
located within the project area and in the vicinity, hf e
N/A
3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced
during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating
life of the project. hI e
N/A
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. h� e
N/A
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: h� e
Follow construction safety practices and best management practices
b. Noise h[ e
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)? h( eIp]
No noise
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)? Indi-
cate what hours noise would come from the site. h
No noise and no traffic
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: hI elp]
N/A
8. Land and Shoreline Use hL elPl
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?Will the proposal affect current
land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. hL e
Residential and vacation homes. No effect on land use.
b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe.
How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to
other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated,
how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or
nonforest use? hf elpl
N/A
1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal
business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides,
tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: hf jpj
N/A
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c. Describe any structures on the site. hf pM
House, originally built in 1939.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? hf elpl
No
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? hf elpl
Residential/Rural
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? hf elpl
Rural
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? hf gm
Urban
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify.
hI elp]
Hood Canal
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? hf elpl
2
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? hf elpl
None
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: hf elpl
N/A
L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any: hf elp]
Refer to site plan
m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest
lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: hL elpl
N/A
9. Housing hf elpl
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid-
dle, or low-income housing. hel
N/A
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing. hf elpl
N/A
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: hf e
N/A
10. Aesthetics hf e
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is
the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? hL e
Rails will be max height of 19"
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? hel
None
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: hf elpl
Using black ADS-N8 pipe will contain concrete and look good.
11. Light and Glare LtgM
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur? hf gM
N/A
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? hL elpl
N/A
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? hf g
N/A
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: hf pj
N/A
12. Recreation h( elpl
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? hI elpl
Boating, fishing, swimming
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. hf elpl
No
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: h[ e
N/A
13. Historic and cultural preservation hI elpl
a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years
old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers located on or
near the site? If so, specifically describe. hI e
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No
b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation?
This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts,
or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies
conducted at the site to identify such resources. h[ elpl
None
c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources
on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of
archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc.
hel
N/A
d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance
to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required. h[ e
N/A
14. Transportation hf elpl
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and
describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. hel
Residents home in located on North Shore Road.
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally
describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? hf elpl
No
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal
have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? hf elpl
N/A
d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian,
bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe
(indicate whether public or private). thel
NONE
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe. hf gM
No
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal?
If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would
be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation
models were used to make these estimates? hf elpl
N/A
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g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and
forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe. hI e
No
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: hl elpl
N/A
15. Public Services hf p
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection,
police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. hf elpl
No
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. h� elpl
N/A
16. Utilities hl elpl
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: hf elo
electricity, natal gas,water, refuse service, telephone, anitary septic
system
c. 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. hI elp]
No additional utilities required
C. Signature hf eM
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the
lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Signature: 1 �--
Name of signee S i �✓ �/� �77f� L 5 �
Position and Agency/Organizatio
Date Submitted:
D. supplemental sheet for nonproject actions hf io
(IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet for project actions)
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction
with the list of the elements of the environment.
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of
activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or
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at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in
general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; pro-
duction, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise?
N/A
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
N/A
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
The 14 inch tall columns supporting the rails will have no impact on the fish and marine
life.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
Round pier column supports are designed at 8" diameter to minimize surface area and
limiting the depth required for the piers; all the digging will be done by hand to a 2'
depth and all the displacement material will be raked out around the plastic vertical
column forms. Also, using the round column HDPE plastic pipe protects the life of the
concrete inside instead and allows the natural movement of gravel on the beach to occur.
The weather and tide charts will be used to determine the lowest tide and ideal
conditions. Best Management Practices will be conducted at all times and the concrete
mix design will be a quick set. Digging and concrete work will be done by the same
contractor as boat rails at neighbors project (SEP2013-00055) using previous experience
to ensure best results.
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
N/A
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
N/A
4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or
areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks,
wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or
cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands?
Area will be affected only during installation period.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
Same as answer#2 above:
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Round pier column supports are designed at 8" diameter to minimize surface area and
limiting the depth required for the piers; all the digging will be done by hand to a 2'
depth and all the displacement material will be raked out around the plastic vertical
column forms. Also, using the round column HDPE plastic pipe protects the life of the
concrete inside instead and allows the natural movement of gravel on the beach to occur.
The weather and tide charts will be used to determine the lowest tide and ideal
conditions. Best Management Practices will be conducted at all times and the concrete
mix design will be a quick set. Digging and concrete work will be done by the same
contractor as boat rails at neighbors project(SEP2013-00055) using previous experience
to ensure best results.
5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it
would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans?
No affect on shoreline use. Is compatible with neighboring shoreline use,with a
Pier/ramp/float on neighboring property 100 feet to the east(Parcel 32234-50-
00006) and two neighbors with boat rails 100 feet to the west(Parcels 32234-50-
00013,32234-50-00014).
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
N/A
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public
services and utilities?
N/A
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
N/A
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or
requirements for the protection of the environment.
N/A
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