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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEP2017-00002 Bulkhead - SEP Determinations - 6/2/2017 oN.STA MASON COUNTY C �� Department of Community Services hi s"° Planning Division o T �? 615 W Alder St, Shelton, WA 98584 1 0Y (360)427-9670 1864 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (WAC 197-11-340) SEP2017-00002 Description of Proposal: GANNON BULKHEAD REPLACEMENT Proponent: AUGUSTA GANNON Location of Proposal: 3800 E STATE ROUTE 302 BELFAIR Parcel Number: 122212400120 Legal Description: TR 12 OF G.L. 2 & TAX 1113-C & 12-X-6 Directions to Site: TWO MILES FROM ALLYN A,LONG NORTH BAY RD, 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 Kell Rowen 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 6/16/2017. 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. kZ-Y�� Ce 12�-zz i Authorized Local Government Official Date ? odoaz _W"0) SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. Background hf elpl 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: ltgjo RECEIVED Gannon Bulkhead Replacement JAN 0 5 2017 2. Name of applicant: 1t@jpJ 615 W.Alder Street Augusta Gannon 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: hf elpl 3800 E Hwy 302 Allyn, WA 98524 206-725-4046 4. Date checklist prepared: hf elpl 10/16/2016 5. Agency requesting checklist: ltgM Mason county 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): hf elpl May 1 S`—May 15"'2017 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. 1hel No 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Lhel JARPA and HPA 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 No 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. hel Shoreline exemption, Building permit,and HPA. Lead agency Mason county. 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 SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 1 of 11 page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) hf e Existing failing log bulkhead to be removed and hauled offsite for disposal. Using a large excavator 2-3 man basalt rock will be buried in line with old log wall a minimum of 18 inches into existing beach grade. Rock bulkhead to maintain the two existing pathways onto the beach for access. Rock bulkhead to span approximately 100 feet across homeowners beach front and will not protrude farther waterward than existing log wall is now. Filter fabric membrane to encapsulate 4-8" quarry spall backfill behind rock wall. Final height to average 6 feet. 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. hf e PARCEL#:12221-24-00120 ADDRESS: 3800 E Hwy 302 ALLYN,WA 98524 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TR 12 OF G.L. 2 &TAX 1113-C & 12-X-6 TOWNSHIP/RANGE/SECTION AND GPS LOCATION: T22N/R1 W/S21 AND 47.382737 N /- 122.814297 B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS [helpp 1. Earth hf elpl a. General description of the site: h( ell (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? h( elpl 5% 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. hel Gravel and silty brown soil. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. hf p.!0 No 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. jtgm SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 2 of 11 The purpose for excavation will be to lay base rock for the basalt seawall.Fill behind wall will consist of 4-8"angular rock for strength and drainage.Remaining backfill will be in like material. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. h� eM No.Excavation will occur only as necessary and all depressions will be protected with non woven drainage cloth. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? hel Same as before,no change. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: hf elpl Non woven drainage cloth will be used to mitigate erosion into Case Inlet. 2. Air h( e 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. hf elpl Small amounts of diesel exhaust from excavation and work trucks. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. 1t@jpJ No c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: hf elpl NONE 3. Water hf @ a. Surface Water: 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 elpl Case Inlet is adjacent to the site. 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. lt@jpj N/A 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 gM SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 3 of 11 Pea gravel mitigation is required by WDFW for beach nourishment. Excavation of beach material will be placed back onto the beach. Material moves from behind the wall will be replaced with like material. 4)Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. hf elpl No 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. hf elpl 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. hI 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. h[ elpl No water will be drawn for use in this project. 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. h[ elpl 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. heipl Storm water will flow into Case Inlet. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. hl e No waste material is expected. Work area will become inundated by tidal water at high tide. 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. jtel SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 4 of 11 Yes. New armoring will control erosion while failing wall is failing to control erosion. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: hf e Non woven drainage cloth will be used to cover any exposed material that tidal water will agitate. 4. Plants jtel a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: hf elpl _X_deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other _X_evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other _X_shrubs _X_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? thel Only grass will be removed or altered in excavation and rock wall construction. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. h( elpl N/A d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: hl elpl N/A e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. hel None known 5. Animals h( elpl 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. Lelp] Examples include: birds: hawk, heron, M,le, songbirds, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: Seats fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 5 of 11 b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. h( elpl None known c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. hf elpl Not known d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: hf elpl NONE e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. hf pm None 6. Energy and Natural Resources hf elpl 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. h� elpl Diesel powered equipment will be needed b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. IDelp 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: [help None 7. Environmental Health hel 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 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. hf eM None known 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. Ltelms None known 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. hf e None 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. tl elpl Standard medical first responders if jobsite accident occurs. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 6 of 11 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: ltgm None b. Noise hj elpl 1)What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? hI elpl None that will effect the project. 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. hf p Heavy machine operation will produce the greatest volume of noise.Noise will only occur during standard work hours tides permitting. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: hI elpl None. Work at standard times while tide permits. 8. Land and Shoreline Use hf 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. h( pM Single family residence.No effect forseen. 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? hI elpl No 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 elpl c. Describe any structures on the site. hf elpl 1 single family residence and 2 storage sheds. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? h� elpl The failing bulkhead will be demolished. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? hel Section 21 Township T22N Range R1 W Quarter section NW f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? hf elpl �e_'L.ra,l SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 7 of 11 g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? h( elpl urban h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. hf eM -ne— bin�V4— i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?LtgjPJ 2 part time j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? h[ elpl none k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: hf pm NONE L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: hl pjo None m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: jtgM None 9. Housing LLelp a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. hf pM No units will be provided b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. hf elpl 0 c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: hel none 10. Aesthetics hf elpl a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? hf elpl 6 Feet.4.5 feet above beach grade. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? hel None SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 8 of 11 b. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: hel None 11. Light and Glare hj ei a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? hf elpl None b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? hf elpl No c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? hf elpl None d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: hf elpl None 12. Recreation hel a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? hel Water recreation b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. hI 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: hf elpl None 13. Historic and cultural preservation hf 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 ? If so, specifically describe. hf elpl 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. hel No 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. hf elpl None SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 9 of 11 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( elpl None 14. Transportation hef 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 Highway 302 borders jobsite. 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 Yes. Mason transit services the county. 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 No change. 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). 1tgjp1 No e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. h( elpl 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? h( elpl 4 trips per day morning and afternoon. 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. Lhefpj No h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: the None 15. Public Services hf elpl 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. helpj No b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. h( @m SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 10 of 11 ,',', �.. ,,t .. t �� �:. Y t None 16. Utilities hf elpl a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: hf elpl -, natural gas, M, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, other 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. ItpjpJ Electricity provided by P.U.D#3. Water from private well. C. Signature hf elpl 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: 2ui�& Name of signee ����"a 9�a a /'Ae,d l(m Position and Agency/Organization-5 5 L 5+44 0-FL ce A o „ a g l✓f Date Submitted: SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 11 of 11 ?�r?.l. r ,f4� fin. 414 7 4 V' `5 x f/ I f Jo rl VPV `7 � i a - r r r ' � � ,� 'fir � '� � M r ,a',• :,d� �„�." 1 OT Al �' dowdy la-�vd.) 40