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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEP2009-00081 - SEP Determinations - 10/15/2009 FTAr}•OF• J y � x 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 October 15, 2009 Mr. Kell McAboy Your address Mason County s� is in the Department of Community Development Planning Division Kennedy- PO Box 279 Goldsborough Shelton, WA 98584 watershed Dear Mr. McAboy: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the determination of nonsignificance for the Alderbrook Creek Footbridge project(SEP2009-00081) located at 7101 East State Route 106 in Union as proposed by Brian McGinnis, North Forty Lodging, LLC. The Department of Ecology(Ecology) reviewed the environmental checklist and has the following comment(s): WATER QUALITY: Roberta Woods(360)407-6269 Any discharge of sediment-laden runoff or other pollutants to waters of the state is in violation of Chapter 90.48 RCW,Water Pollution Control, and WAC 173-201A,Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of Washington, and is subject to enforcement action. Erosion control measures must be in place prior to any clearing,grading,or construction. These control measures must be effective to prevent stormwater runoff from carrying soil and other pollutants into surface water or storm drains that lead to waters of the state. Sand,silt,clay particles, and soil will damage aquatic habitat and are considered to be pollutants. Proper disposal of construction debris must be on land in such a manner that debris cannot enter streams;e.g.,Alderbrook Creek and its buffers or cause water quality degradation of state waters. 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 other work on the site. 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:09-5719) cc: Roberta Woods,WQ Brian McGinnis, North Forty Lodging, LLC(Applicant) Kim Schaumburg(Contact) ,r ,yam. ��"f1♦ ."y *;i•i 4 i� :' i+-�r J" .�.r•. M*4-+-•J•- H.l 4.J 1-i_� r�-,•.t�-�-1•fir•, :+i j ^ .im --�-r}�'}•!}�y �w r.r rm t.�.�}.�. i•: Ir.J•iF-.!`�t ill.•!. �•t��. '�'w.... .�t,�,-+..r.l.� tx�7.4.'•'�'.��.�„'_"',- Skokomish Indian Tribe Natural Resources Department (360) 877-5213 N.541 Tribal Center Road Fax(360)877-5148 Skokomish Nation,WA 98584 October 14"',2009 Environmental Review Application No.: SEP2009-00081 Project Name: Alderbrook Creek Footbridge Project Description of Proposal: An engineered wood footbridge shall be installed over Alderbrook Creek. The bridge shall be approx. 35ft in length, and the footings shall be located outside of the floodplain. The bridge shall be constructed of untreated cedar with concrete footings. Location: 7101 E State Route 106 Union WA, 98592 Proponent:North Folly Lodging Dear, It has been determined that the above project will not have any negative environnental impacts to the Skokomish Tribe or their resources. As such we agree with your determination of nonsignificance. However,the Skokomish Tribes Tribal Historic Preservation Officer will be providing comment as to the potential cultural impacts of this SEPA and you should not move forward with the above project until you receive those comments. Thank you for including the Skokomish Tribe in the planning process, if you have any questions about the comments provided herein please contact Randy N. Lumper(Environmental Planner) at 1-360-877-5213 ext#508 or email them to rlumper@skokomish.org. Sincerely, Joseph Pavel Director Skokomish Natural Resources Department 1 �N STATE MASON COUNTY 4Py N1C �� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ° S Planning Division P O Box 279, Shelton, WA 98584 (360)427-9670 1864 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (WAC 197-11-340) SEP2009-00081 Description of Proposal Alderbrook Creek Footbridge Proponent: NORTH FORTY LODGING Location of Proposal: 7101 E STATE ROUTE 106 UNION Parcel Number: 322335000014 Legal Description: SUNNY BEACH PCL 1 OF BLA #04-58 Directions to Site: 7101 E SR 106 Union, WA 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 43.21C.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 Kell McAboy at ext. 363 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 10/15/2009. 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. cr 2 T Authorized Local Gove ent Official Date i �P2a�-oc�51� MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST b ) MASON CO. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BAC KG RO U N D 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Alderbrook Creek Footbridge 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: Amended on 9-29-09. 5. Agency requesting checklist: Mason County 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): 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 MEP and building permit, and an HPA from the WDFW. MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 2 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.) An engineered wood footbridge shall be installed over Alderbrook Creek. The bridge shall be approx. 35 feet in length, and the footings shall be located outside of the floodplain. The bridge shall be constructed of untreated cedar with concrete footings. 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. MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 3 b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approx. percent slope)? The streambank has eroded to an angle of 90 degrees or greater in places (i.e. it is undercut). 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 any prime farmland. Sand and gravel. Cl. 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. No filling or grading shall be done. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use: If so, generally describe. The WSDE's Best Management Practices shall be followed during construction to prevent water pollution or sedimentation. g. About what percentage of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project constructions (for example, asphalt or buildings)? The bridge will be pervious to water, so 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: WDOE Best Management Practices shall be followed during construction, and the WDFW's construction rules shall be strictly adhered to. 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 when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities, if known. Emissions from any small heavy equipment use shall be minor. MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 4 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. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. Yes, the proposed project site is located on a stream. MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 5 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. WSDE Best Management Practices shall be followed during construction, and the WDFW's HPA provisions shall be strictly adhered to. Work shall be done 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: WSDE Best Management Practices shall be followed during construction, and the WDFW's HPA provisions shall be strictly adhered to. Work shall be done when stream flows are low. MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 6 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. Cl. 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 b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), killer whale (Orcinus orca), bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus), marbled murrelet MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 7 (Brachyramphus marmoratus marmoratus), Puget Sound Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), Puget Sound Steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss), Hood Canal Summer-Run Chum (Oncorhynchus keta), Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus), and the leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea). C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Salmonids spawn in Alderbrook Creek (fall chum, cutthroat trout, and possibly coho). d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: No vegetation shall be disturbed. 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. WSDE's Best Management Practices shall be followed during construction to insure water quality at the site. MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 8 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. 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 (one day) 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? Commericial 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. MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 9 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? Urban Commercial. h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "Environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. The Hood Canal is a shoreline of statewide signifigance, and the site contains three listed Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (saltwater shoreline, stream, and a juvenile salmonid migration area). 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. 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: The bridge will be constructed of environmentally friendly materials and be designed to blend in with the environment. 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. MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 10 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? The bridge will be approx. 5 feet in height. 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. 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. MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 11 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. 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. MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 12 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 MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 13 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. 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. f Signature. AK hVC Date submitted: — G From: "Kimberly Schaumburg" <Kimberly035(acenturytel.net> To: "Rogers, Gloria S (DFW)" <Gloria.RogersAdfw.wa.gov> Date: 9/23/2009 12:07 PM Subject: Re: Alderbrook Creek CC: "Kell McAboy" <Kel1M(a_),co.mason.wa.us> Attachments: DSCN0938.JPG; DSCN0939.JPG Hi Gloria, The emergency LWD bank stabilization project has already gone thru SEPA. This area is located upstream from where the restoration that we discussed will occur(next year), which includes widening the stream, sloping the banks, restoring and enlarging the buffer, etc. I will have to check to see if there are any barriers in the proposed restoration area. I assume you are talking chum, so no barriers higher than 12 inches? I will do this tomorrow. I have attached some pics of the eroding streambank that appears to need some emergency work. The channel does not appear to be terribly incised in this area, as the east side bank is quite low. There is plenty of room for the stream to migrate to the east. I will redraw the plan with a more subtle approach. Thanks. kim. -----Original Message----- From: Rogers. Gloria_S..._(DFW) To: Kimberly Schaumburg Cc: Kell McAboy : Cierebiei, Susan (DFM Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 1:09 PM Subject: RE: Alderbrook Creek Hello Kim, This project will need to go through the county SEPA process. As for the project itself, we know that rebar anchoring doesn't work and filter fabric should not be used in-channel. There is also the potential for scour along the toe logs and the stream is likely to go behind the structure. We need more detail on the drawing (dimensions, quantities). We need to know what it is going to look like and the contractor needs to know what to build. You need to be much more clear about what you're going to do. Generally banks are a minor contributor to streambed material and the main mechanism at work here is most likely incision. When we met on site, I thought we had agreed on widening the stream, sloping the banks and roughening the channel as well as restoring the riparian buffer zone which was removed for the parking lot. Are those options going to be implemented next year? Page 2 of 2 modifications should be made as soon as possible. Gloria Rogers Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife 48 Devonshire Rd Montesano, WA 98563 360-249-4628 x 249 From: Kimberly Schaumburg [mailto:Kimberly035@centurytel.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 5:07 PM To: Rogers, Gloria S (DFW) Subject: Re: Alderbrook Creek Gloria, I have attached the JARPA for the emergency streambank protection project. The signature page is the same as the earlier JARPA for the Alderbrook Creek gravel removal. Thanks. kim. -----Original Message ----- From: Rogers. Gloria S (DFW) To: Kimberly Schaumburg Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 2:32 PM Subject: RE: Alderbrook Creek Hey Kim, I have not received a JARPA for this yet. Gloria From: Kimberly Schaumburg [mailto:Kimberly035@centurytel.net] Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 12:07 PM To: Rogers, Gloria S (DFW) Subject: Alderbrook Creek Hi Gloria, I am faxing over the site plan for the emergency woody debris placement on Alderbrook Creek, approximately 75 feet upstream from the proposed footbridge. Equipment will be able to cross the creek without making contact with the water. Woody debris shall be placed outside the active channel. One large piece of existing woody debris that is located on the opposite (east) side of the stream (landward of the active channel) shall be moved further to the south (into the floodplain) to encourage the stream to avulse in that direction, rather than into the bank on the north side. Also, additional native trees and shrubs are going to be planted on the hillside above the eroding bank. Let me know if I need to make changes to the plan and I will do so. It appears as if this eroding bank area(approx. 60' in length) is a considerable source of downstream sediments. And, I think the DNS has already been issued. I know you are really busy, so if there is anything I can do to make your workload lighter, let me know. Thanks. kim s. file:HC:\Documents and Settings\Ke11M\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4ABAOF8OMaso... 9/23/2009 Page 1 of 2 Kell McAboy - RE: Alderbrook Creek From: "Rogers, Gloria S (DFW)" <Gloria.Rogers(a,dfw.wa.gov> To: "Kimberly Schaumburg" <Kimberly035(a),centurytel.net> Date: 9/22/2009 1:10 PM Subject: RE: Alderbrook Creek CC: "Kell McAboy" <Kel1M@co.mason.wa.us>, "Cierebiej, Susan (DFW)" <Susan.Cierebiej(adfw.wa.gov> Hello Kim, This project will need to go through the county SEPA process. As for the project itself, we know that rebar anchoring doesn't work and filter fabric should not be used in-channel. There is also the potential for scour along the toe logs and the stream is likely to go behind the structure. We need more detail on the drawing (dimensions, quantities). We need to know what it is going to look like and the contractor needs to know what to build. You need to be much more clear about what you're going to do. Generally banks are a minor contributor to streambed material and the main mechanism at work here is most likely incision. When we met on site, I thought we had agreed on widening the stream, sloping the banks and roughening the channel as well as restoring the riparian buffer zone which was removed for the parking lot. Are those options going to be implemented next year? Also, it looked like there may be several drops that might be barriers to adult salmon resulting from the previous LWM placement. If the drops are barriers, please let me know as modifications should be made as soon as possible. Gloria Rogers Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife 48 Devonshire Rd Montesano, WA 98563 360-249-4628 x 249 From: Kimberly Schaumburg [mailto:Kimberly035@centurytel.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 5:07 PM To: Rogers, Gloria S (DFW) Subject: Re: Alderbrook Creek Gloria, I have attached the JARPA for the emergency streambank protection project. The signature page is the same as the earlier JARPA for the Alderbrook Creek gravel removal. Thanks. kim. file:HC:\Documents and Settings\Kel1M\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4AB8CCB9Mas... 9/22/2009 Page 2 of 2 ----- Original Message ----- From: Rogers, Gloria S (DFW) To: Kimberly_Schaumburg Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 2:32 PM Subject: RE: Alderbrook Creek Hey Kim, I have not received a JARPA for this yet. Gloria From: Kimberly Schaumburg [mailto:Kimberly035@centurytel.net] Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 12:07 PM To: Rogers, Gloria S (DFW) Subject: Alderbrook Creek Hi Gloria, I am faxing over the site plan for the emergency woody debris placement on Alderbrook Creek, approximately 75 feet upstream from the proposed footbridge. Equipment will be able to cross the creek without making contact with the water. Woody debris shall be placed outside the active channel. One large piece of existing woody debris that is located on the opposite (east) side of the stream(landward of the active channel) shall be moved further to the south(into the floodplain)to encourage the stream to avulse in that direction,rather than into the bank on the north side. Also, additional native trees and shrubs are going to be planted on the hillside above the eroding bank. Let me know if I need to make changes to the plan and I will do so. It appears as if this eroding bank area(approx. 60' in length) is a considerable source of downstream sediments. And,I think the DNS has already been issued. I know you are really busy, so if there is anything I can do to make your workload lighter, let me know. Thanks. kim s. file:HC:\Documents and Settings\Ke11M\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4AB8CCB9Mas... 9/22/2009