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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEP2010-00033 Bulkhead - SEP Determinations - 6/16/2010 oN-STATE MASON COUNTY c �.� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ,1 S ° Planning Division } Y P O Box 279, Shelton, WA 98584 (360)427-9670 1864 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (WAC 197-11-340) SEP2010-00033 Description of Proposal Restack rock along 140 + feet of existing rock bulkhead on the North Bay shoreline; height will not be more than 8.5 feet from base rock to top. Proponent: DENNIS J LITOWITZ Location of Proposal: 3230 E STATE ROUTE 302 BELFAIR Parcel Number: 122163400010 Legal Description: TR 1 OF GOVT LOT 4 W OF R/W PCL 1 OF BLA #96-28 Directions to Site: State Rte 3 through Allyn to State Rte 302 to address on right. 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 Allan Borden 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, P.O. Box 279, Shelton WA 98584 by 6/30/2010. Appeal of this determination must be filed within a 14-day period following this final determination date, per Mason County Code Chapter 15.11 Appeals. Authorized Local Government Official Date n x s 't IRAA STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY PO Box 47775 •Olympia, Washington 98504-7775 •(360)407-6300 711 for Washington Relay Service •Persons with a speech disability can call 877-833-6341 June 30,2010 Allan Borden, Planner Your address Mason County is in the Department of Community Development `I' watershed Planning Division PO Box 279 Shelton,WA 98584 Dear Mr. Borden: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the determination of nonsignificance for the Litowitz Rock Bulkhead Repair project(SEP2010-00033)located at 3230 East State Route 302 in Belfair as proposed by Dennis Litowitz. The Department of Ecology(Ecology) reviewed the environmental checklist and has the following comment(s): SHORELANDS: Rick Mraz(360)407-6221 Shoreline armoring(e.g., hardening with rock)can result in adverse impacts to the natural character of the shoreline, but can be avoided. Ecology recommends the applicant use appropriate plantings of native vegetation to stabilize shorelines, rather than hardening them with rock or concrete. Ecology can provide further information on request. Applicants should consider that placement of a bulkhead may in some cases accelerate erosion of the beach. Bulkheads are not truly permanent, and may require expensive maintenance,especially after storm events. Per Chapter 90.58 RCW(WA State Shoreline Management Act), local governments must also consider the cumulative impacts of armoring large stretches of currently natural shoreline. WATER QUALITY Erosion control measures must be in place prior to any clearing,grading, or construction. These control measures must be effective to prevent soil from being carried into surface water by stormwater runoff. Sand,silt,clay particles,and soil will damage aquatic habitat and are considered pollutants when discharged to waters of the state. Any discharge of sediment-laden runoff or other pollutants to waters of the state is in violation of Chapter 90.48,Water Pollution Control,and WAC 173-201A,Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of Washington, and is subject to enforcement action. June 30, 2010 Page 2 During construction, all releases of oils, hydraulic fluids,fuels,other petroleum products, paints, solvents, and other deleterious materials must be contained and removed in a manner that will prevent their discharge to waters and soils of the state. The cleanup of spills should take precedence over all other work on the site. Proper disposal of construction debris must be on land in such a manner that debris cannot enter Case Inlet or cause water quality degradation of state waters. All trenches,depressions,or holes created in the intertidal area shall be backfilled prior to inundation by tidal waters. All stormwater discharges must be constructed in a manner that will not cause scouring on the beach. Shoreline armoring(e.g., hardening with rock)can result in adverse impacts to the natural character of the shoreline, but can be avoided. Ecology recommends the applicant use appropriate plantings of native vegetation to stabilize shorelines, rather than hardening them with rock or concrete. Ecology can provide further information on request. Applicants should consider that placement of a bulkhead may in some cases accelerate erosion of the beach. Bulkheads are not truly permanent, and may require expensive maintenance,especially after storm events. Per Chapter 90.58 RCW(WA State Shoreline Management Act), local governments must also consider the cumulative impacts of armoring large stretches of currently natural shoreline. Ecology's comments are based upon information provided by the lead agency. As such,they may not constitute an exhaustive list of the various authorizations that must be obtained or legal requirements that must be fulfilled in order to carry out the proposed action. If you have any questions or would like to respond to these comments, please contact the appropriate reviewing staff listed above. Department of Ecology Southwest Regional Office (SM: 10-3194) cc: Rick Mraz,SEA Dennis Litowitz(Proponent) Chip Miller (Contact) D It - 000 M SON CO. ENVIROMENTAL CHECKLIST RECEIVED A. BACKGROUND MAY Q 6 2010 426 W. CEDAR ST. 1. Name of proposed proje, t, if applicable: �O c 2. Name of applicant: 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Ro Uc� , qS3c( y G�,,� ► 1 I,zr- 4. Date checklist prepared 5. Agency requesting checklist: )T-)'a fo n co w4S 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): 7. Do you have any plans or future expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal: If yes, explaill. 8. List any.environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. � avl� 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. �Q 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. 11. Gives 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 descri;e 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.) AJHPA-bal S 6tZ4 e . 12. What s the location of the proposal? Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precis location of your proposed project including a street address, if any, and section, towns ip, 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. Z30� 5 '� 3©2 rCA a.al b 3Abaol�D B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS: 1. EART�: a. General description of the site (circle one)' Fla , rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? 0 C. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay sand, grav I, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and no any prime farmland. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity: If so, describe. Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 2 e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. y � � f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use: If so, generally describe. AO g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project constructions (for example, asphalt or buildings)? h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: /VO ne— 2. AIR: a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e. dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities, if known. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissio—ns=or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 3 c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to 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. 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) 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. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. PO Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 4 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location o the site plan. f 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. /V O I 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example; domestic sewage, industrial, containin6 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. °14e-- c. Water runoff (including storm water): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? .Will this flow into other waters? If so, describe. N ,x�- . 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters: If so, generally describe. /V 0 Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 5 d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, an runoff water impacts, if any: /U0 4. PLANTS: a. Checker circle types of ve ati ound on the site: ciduous tree: algar, �*ne, aspen, other vergreen tree fir other shrubs '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 fo A S b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? 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 site, if any: Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 6 i J 5. ANIMALS a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, ongbir other Mammals: deer, be beau , other Fish: ba.w almon, tr ut, herring, ellfish, her b. List any threatened. or endangered species known to be on or near the site. tvo r-.e__ C. Is the site part of a migration route? If sor explain. � 0 d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: N 0(V 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. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties: If so, generally describe. J 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: /V Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 7 7,. ENVIRONMENTAL HEPLTH: a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill,for hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. X/ 2) Proposed m asures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: N b. Noise. 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, oIperation, other)? /. 1 2) What types and levels of noise would-be created by or associated with the project on a short-term oria long-term basis.(for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hour's noise would come from the site. /* L&4 3) Proposed m asures 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? Tel r�I� �.� feCVt,--41o�... Mason County Environmental Checklist _ Page 8 l b. Has he site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. O C. Describe any structures on the site. d. Will E ny structures be demolished? If so, what? / _ O e. Wha, is the current zoning classification of the site? 2"S f. Wha is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? ZL_ r� - g. If ap licable, what is the current Shoreline Master Program designation of the site? v r b I, s ►mil l h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? j. Ap p'.,'Dxi mate ly how many pe pie would the completed project displace? 44 k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: JV7J_ Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 9 I.' Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: c 1 Cco � L,Gam, 5 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. / C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: /V 10. AESTHETICS: a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? /Vow&' C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: v� Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 10 f 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? NO , b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? / )o C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal: 0 4b k'o-' d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: rva w 12. RECREATION: What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. vv 0 C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 1 I J 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. BUD b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. C. Proposed measures.to reduce or control impacts, if any: /VD 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. 5 ' - 30 -7 b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance t the existing street system? Show on site plans, if any. �0 C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would t i pe project eliminate? L /v 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). /V Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 12 project use or occur in the immediate vicinity of) waker, rail, or air transportation? If e, Will the p � ( Y so, generally describe. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project: If known, indicate when peak volumes would occu N g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impE cts, if any: A 15. PUBLIC SERVICES: a. Would the project result in an increased need for public se ice (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe: -- b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on r ublic services, if any: R►r...�_. _lam' Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 13 I. 16. UTILITIES: a. Mies cu vailable at the sitet electric* , natural gas, water, refuse service, telephon sanitary sewe , septic system, other: b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for he project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. Signature: The above answers are true and co etei to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: Date submitted: Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 14 ESA LISTED SALMONIDS CHECKLIST Applicant Information `r Project Information M I A Name �n &_ Name Phone _�5 2?—h 06—4 4 O 0 Location S 30 Z Description This work sheet was designed to help project proponents, and government agencies, identify when a project needs fort r analysis regarding adverse effects on ESA (Endangered Species Act) listed salmonids. Salmonids are salmon trout and chars, e.g. bull trout. For our purposes, "ESA Listed Salmonids" is defined as fish species listed as e angered, threatened or being considered for listing. If ESA list�d species are present or ever were present in the water shed where your project will be located, your project has the potential for affecting them, and you need to comply with the ESA. -The questions in this section- will help d�termine if the ESA listings will impact your project. The Fish Program Manager at the appropriate Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) regional office can provide information for the following twoi questions. 1. Are ESA listed sal mo cls currently present in the watershed in which your project will be located? YES NO 7 Please describe. 2. Has there ever been an listed salmonid stock present in this watershed? YEIS NO Uncertain Please describe. If you answered "yes" to either of the above questions, you should complete the remainder of this checklist. April 2003 Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 15 • PROUCT SPECIFICES: The questions in this section are specific to the project and vicinity. 1. Name of watershed: 2. Name of nearest waterbody: 3. What is the distance from this project to the nearest body of water: Often a buffer between the project and a stream can reduce the chance of a negative impact to fish. 4. What is the current.land use between the project and the potentially'�affected water body (parking lots, farmland,etc.)? 5. Is the project above a: * natural permanent barrier (waterfall) YES NO * natural temporary barrier (beaver pond) YES NO * man-made barrier (culvert, dam) YES NO * other(explain): 6. If yes, are there any resident salmonid populations above the blockage? YES NO Don't know What percent of the project will be impervious surface (including pavement & roof area)? Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 16 • FISH MIGRATION: The following questions will help determine if this project could interfere with • migration of adult and juvenile fish. Both increases and decreases in water flows can affect fish migration. 1. Does the project require the withdrawal of. a. Surface water? YES NO Amount Name of surface water body b. Ground water? YES NO Amount From where Depth of well 2. Will any water be rerouted:' YES NO If yes, will this require a channel change? 3. Will there be retention or detention ponds? YES NO If yes, will this be an infiltration pond or a surface discharge to either a municipal storm water system or a surface water body? If to a surface water discharge, please give the name of the waterbody. 4. Will this project require the building of new roads? YES NO Increased road mileage may affect the timing of water reaching a stream and may impact fish habitat. 5. Are culverts proposed as part of this project? YES NO 6. Will topography changes affect the duration/direction of runoff flows? YES NO If yes, describe the changes. 7. Will the project involve any reduction of the floodway or floodplain by filling or other partial blockage of flows? YES NO If yes, how will the loss of flood storage be mitigated by your project? Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 17 . WATER QUALITY: The following questions will help determine if this proje4"could Adversely impact water quality. Such impacts can cause problems for listed species. Water quality can be made worse by runoff from impervious surfaces,altering water temperature,discharging contaminants,etc. 1. Do you know of any problems with water quality, in any of the streams, within this watershed? YES NO If yes, describe. 2. Will your project either reduce or increase shade along or over a waterbody? YES NO Removal.of shading vegetation or the building of structures such as docks or floats often results in a ch nge in shade. 3. Will the project increase nutrient loading or have the potential to in,rease nutrient loading or contaminants (fertilizers, other waste discharges, or runoff) to the waterbody? YES NO 4. Will turbidity be increased because of construction of the project or during operation of the project? YES NO In-water or near water work will often increase turbidity. 5. Will your project require long term maintenance, i.e. bridge cleaning, highway salting, and chemical sprays for vegetation management, clearing of parking lots? YES NO If yes, please describe. Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 18 • VEGETATION: The following questions are designed to determine if the proj t will affect riparian .vegetation, thereby, adversely impacting salmon. L.. Will the project involve the removal of any vegetation from the stream banks: YES NO If yes, please describe the existing conditions, and the amount and type of vegetation to be removed. 2. If any vegetation is removed, do you plan to re-plant? YES NO If yes, what types of plants will you use? I t Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 19