HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEP2019-00048 - SEP Determinations - 8/8/2019 MASON COUNTY
Planning Division of Community Development
MASON COUNTY 615 W.Alder St. Bldg.8,Shelton,WA 98584
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MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
(WAC 197-11-34)
SEP2019-00048
Description of APPROXIMATELY THIRTY CUBIC YARDS OF GRAVEL WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE
Proposal: ALDERBROOK CREEK/ST RT 106 CULVERT AND THE CREEKS POOLS OFF BOTH ENDS OF
THE CULVERT TO IMPROVE FISH PASSAGE AND PREVENT FLOODING
Proponent: NORTH FORTY LODGING
Location of 10 E ALDERBROOK DR
Proposal:
Parcel Number: 322335000014
Legal Description: SUNNY BEACH PCL 1 OF BLA#04-58
Lead Agency: Mason County
Planner: Ron Buckholt
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 43.21C.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 the planner at 360-427-9670 x352 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 the Dept. of Community Development, 615 W Alder St, Shelton WA 98584 by:
08/22/2019 Appeal of this determination must be filed with a 14-day period following this final determination date,
per Mason County Code Chapter 15.11 Appeals.
Authorized Local Government Official Date
MITIGATING MEASURES:
1 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.
2 Proponent shall obtain all necessary state and federal permits prior to the commencement of any
work.
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MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 1
MASON CO. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST RECEIVED
JUN 2 4 2019
A. BACKGROUND
615 W. Alder Street
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Alderbrook Creek Hwy 106
Culvert Gravel Removal Project.
2. Name of applicant: Brian McGinnis, North Forty Lodging, LLC
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Kim
Schaumburg, 253.884.5776.
4. Date checklist prepared: 6-18-19.
5. Agency requesting checklist: Mason County
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Instream
work to be completed during WDFW's work windows, upon receiving
all required permits.
7. Do you have any plans for future expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal: if yes, explain. No.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been
prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. None has
been prepared.
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. No.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your
proposal, if known. A Mason County Shoreline Exemption permit and
an HPA from the WDFW.
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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.)
As per the Mason County Shoreline Code, the Alderbrook Creek/Hwy 106
culvert and the creek's pools off both ends of the culvert will be dredged of
alluvial sediments to alleviate flooding and facilitate channel clearance for
fish passage. Approx. 30 cu/yds of alluvial sediments will be removed and
stored (off-site) for use in future stream or beach restoration projects.
Work will be done during dry weather in August, before fall chum or coho
salmon return to spawn. Work will be done from the roadside or
streamside, using a track excavator and/or a vacuum pump truck. The
stream will be dewatered by diverting flow thru the existing SR Hwy 106
culvert, using a pump and portable culvert. The stream will be screened
above the pump inlet to prevent the intake of fish.
All activities are within the 100-year flood plain. The nearest waterbody is
Alderbrook Creek.
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 The site is located off Hwy 106, south of Union on the
south shore of the Hood Canal. Section 33, Township 22N, Range
03W. The legal description is: SUNNY BEACHPCL 1 OF BLA #04-58.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:
1. EARTH:
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep
slopes, mountainous other.
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b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approx. percent slope)? Less than
10 percent in the work area.
C. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand,
gravel, peat, muck)? If you know classification of agricultural soils, specify
them and note an rime farmland. Sand and ravel.
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d. Are there surface indications of history of unstable soils in the immediate
vicinity: If so, describe. No.
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or
grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
The Alderbrook Creek culver will be dredged of alluvial sediments to
alleviate flooding and facilitate channel clearance for fish passage.
The culvert was improperly installed and lacks the energy to flush
itself of sediments. It becomes extremely dangerous if it doesn't flow
properly during high precipitation events.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use: If so,
generally describe. The WDOE's Best Management Practices will be
followed during construction to prevent water pollution or
sedimentation, along with the WDFW's HPA provisions.
g. About what percentage of the site will be covered with impervious
surfaces after project constructions (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
The project will not add any new impervious surface to the site.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the
earth, if any:
The WDOE's Best Management Practices will be followed during
construction to prevent water pollution or sedimentation, along with
the WDFW's HPA provisions.
2. AIR:
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e.
duct, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and
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when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give
approximate quantities, if known. Emissions from any heavy
equipment use will be minor.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odors that may affect your
proposal? If so, generally describe. No.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air,
if any: Work to be completed as quickly as possible.
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.
Alderbrook Creek and the Hood Canal.
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.
Yes.
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.
None.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions?
Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if
known. No. Work will be done in late summer, when stream
levels are low.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note
location on the site plan. Yes, the proposed project site is on a
stream and the waterfront.
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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. No.
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. 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. None will be
discharged.
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). Here
will this water flow? Will this flow into other waters? If so, describe.
WDOE's Best Management Practices will be followed during
sediment removal, and the WDFW's HPA provisions will be
strictly adhered to. In-stream work will be done in August or
September, when stream flows are low.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters: if so,
generally describe. No.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water
impacts, if any: WDOE's Best Management Practices will be followed
during construction, and the WDFW's HPA provisions will be strictly
adhered to. Work instream will be done on a dry day in August or
September, when stream flows would be expected to be low.
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4. PLANTS:
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
_deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
x_evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
x shrubs
x_ grass
pasture
crop or grain
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other
x_water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
None.
C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
Unknown.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to
preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: None.
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, songbirds, other
Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other
C. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the
site. The killer whale, bull trout, marbled murrelet, Puget Sound
Chinook salmon, Puget Sound Steelhead, and Hood Canal
Summer-Run Chum are some of the ESA listed species in the
area.
d. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Salmonids spawn
in Alderbrook Creek (fall chum, cutthroat trout, and possibly
coho).
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e. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
The project will improve fish passage by removing an unnatural
aggradation of sediments, which are the result of upstream
anthropogenic development.
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.
None.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent
properties: If so, generally describe. 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: None.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH:
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic
chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, which
could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe The WDOE's
Best Management Practices will be followed during construction to
prevent water pollution or sedimentation, along with the WDFW's
HPA provisions.
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
An ambulance in the event of a construction related accident.
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health
hazards, if any: None.
b. Noise:
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project
(for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? None.
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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 from the site. Construction noise will occur for a
short time during daylight hours.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any"
Work to be completed as quickly as possible.
8) LAND AND SHORELINE USE:
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Commercial and residential.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
No.
C. Describe any structures on the site.
A lodge and spa.
Cl. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Unknown.
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Unknown.
g. If applicable, what is the current Shoreline Master Program designation of
the site? Residential.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "Environmentally sensitive"
area? If so, specify. The Hood Canal and Alderbrook Creek.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed
project? None.
j. Approximately how may people would the completed project displace?
None.
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k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None.
i. Proposed measure to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and
projected land uses and plans, if any: N/A.
9. HOUSING:
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate
whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None.
b. Approximately how many units, if any would be eliminated? Indicate
whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
None.
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?
N/A.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None.
C. Proposed measure to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
None.
11. LIGHT AND GLARE
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day
would it mainly occur?
None.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere
with views? No.
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C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal:
None.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
None.
12. RECREATION
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the
immediate vicinity?
Boating, fishing, etc.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so,
describe. No.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including
recreational opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
None.
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. No.
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological,
scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
None.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
None.
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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.
SR Hwy 106.
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.
Unknown.
C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many
would the project eliminate? None.
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). No.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe. No.
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed
project. If known, indicated when peak volumes would occur. None.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None.
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: No.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services,
if any:
None.
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16. UTILITIES
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas,
water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic 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. None.
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.
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MASON COUNTY DCD SEPA Contact List
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EDSkokomish Tribal Nation,Nat.Res.Dept. WA Department of Comrherce
ATTN: Julian Sammons reviewteam@commerce.wa.gov
N 541 Tribal Center Rd.,Skokomish Nation,98584
jsammons@skokomish.org U.S.Army Corps of Engineers
dsarff@skokomiosh.org SEPA Reviewer-Jason Sweeney
Skokomish Tribal Historic Preser
vation Officer
PO Box C-3755 Seattle 98124
ATTN: Kris Miller Jason.t.sweeney@usace.army.mil
80 N Tribal Center Rd,Skokomish Nation,98584
shlanay1@skokomish.org WA Dept.of Fish and Wildlife
Quinault Indian Nation SEPAdesk@dfw.wa.gov
ATTN: Mark Mobbs
PO Box 189,Tahola, 98587 WA Dept.of Fish and Wildlife
mmobbs@quinault.org ATTN: Chris Waldbillig
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Squaxin Tribal Nation,Natural Res.Dept. 450 Port Orchard Blvd,Suite 290
2952 SE Old Olympic HWY,Shelton 98584 Port Orchard,WA 98366
jdickison@squaxin.us Chris.waldbillig@dfw.wa.gov
emarbet@squaxin.us
szaniewski@squaxin.us WA Dept.of Fish and Wildlife
rfoster@squaxin.us ATTN: Darrin Masters
The Confederated Tribe of the Chehalis 450 Port Orchard Blvd, Suite 290
ATTN: SEPA Reviewer-Glen Connelly Port Orchard,WA 98366
420 Howanut Rd.,Oakville,98568 Darrin.Masters@dfw.wa.gov
gconnelly@chehalistribe.org
WA DNR,South Puget Sound Region WA Dept.of Fish and Wildlife
950 Farman Avenue N, Enumclaw,98022-9282 ATTN: Allison Cook
southpuget.region@dnr.wa.gov (Habitat Biologist-S Puget Sound Watershed)
WA DNR,Aquatic Resources 1111 Washington St SE,Olympia WA,98501
PO BOX 47027,Olympia, 98504-7027 allison.cook@dfw.wa.gov
and@dnr.wa.gov
WA DNR,SEPA Center WA Dept. of Transportation
ATTN: External Coordinator ATTN: Dale Severson
PO BOX 47015,Olympia,98504-7015 P.O. Box 47440,Olympia 98504-7440
sepacenter@dnr.wa.gov OR-SEPA-REVIEW@wsdot.wa.gov
Olympic Region Clean Air Agency
ATTN: Lauren Whybrew City of Shelton
2940-B Limited Ln. NW, Olympia, 98502 ATTN:Jason Dose
lauren.whybrew@orcaa.org 525 West Cota St.,Shelton 98584
Mason County Transit jasond@ci.shelton.wa.us
ATTN: Danette Brannin
790 E Johns Prairie Rd,Shelton,98584 Port of Shelton
dbrannin@masontransit.org ATTN: Brandon Palmer
Mason County PUD#1 21 West Sanderson Way,Shelton 98584
ATTN: Darrin Hall BrandonP@portofshelton.com
N 21971 Hwy 101,Shelton,98584
darrinh@mason-pud1.org Dept of Archaeology&Historic Preservation
Mason County PUD#3 P.O. Box 48343,Olympia,98504-8343
ATTN:Kristin French SEPA@dahp.wa.gov
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WA Department of Ecology Tacoma Public Utilities-Real Property services
Environmental Review Section ATTN: Dave Letterman
PO BOX 47703, Olympia, 98504-7703 3628 S 35th St,Tacoma, 98409-3192
separegister@ecy.wa.gov dletterm@cityoftacoma.org
WA Department of Health
Mason Cty P.W.ATTN:, ATTN:Joe Laxson
joe.laxson@doh.wa.gov
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