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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSHX2018-00046 Cancelled - SHX Permit / Conditions - 8/6/2018 P�oN_srA MASON COUNTY Mc Department of Community Services o A o (P Planning Division o N z 615 W Alder St, Shelton, WA 98584 ID N Y ti (360)427-9670 OJ �O 1864 Exemption from Shoreline Management Act Case No.: SHX2018-00046 Substantial Development Permit Requirement The Proposal By: EILEEN KRONQUIST 241 E NELSON RD ALLYN, WA 98524 Parcel Number: 122294400050 Site Address: 241 E NELSON RD ALLYN To undertake the following development: PROJECT WILL REMOVE APPROXIMATLEY 90 FEET OF CONCRETE BULKHEAD & BOAT RAMP FROM THE MARINE SHORELINE, RESLOPE THE BANK TO A 4.1 SLOPE, ADD LARGE WOOD, MANAGE ROOF AND SURFACE RUNOFF, AND ESTABLISH NATIVE VEGETATION. LOGS WITH ROOTWADS, AND 3 MAN BOULDERS WILL BE IMPORTED TO THE SITE. sITE SOILS WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE SITE ESTABLISH A MORE GENTLE SLOPE Within CASE INLET and/or its associated wetlands is exempt from the requirement of substantial development because the development is categorized under WAC 173-27-040(2) as being category: C-normal protective bulkhead Please contact Kell Rowen at ext 286 if you have any questions. Issued:8/6/2018 Authorized Local Government Official SHX2018-00046 August 06, 201 F RECEIVED: MASON COUNTY RECE!'j,` D COMMUNITY SERVICES JUL 12 2018 Building,Planning,Environmental Health,Community Health 615 W. Sbvet 615 W.Alder St.—Bldg.8,Shelton,Wa 98584 _ �/ q Phone:(360)427-9670 ext.352 ♦ Fax:(360)427-7798 PERMIT NO.: 54 x Zb1B- SHORELINE PERMIT APPLICATION SHORELINE PERMITS CONDITIONAL USE* SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE* EXEMPTION The Washington State Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58) requires that substantial developments within designated shorelines of the state comply with its administrative procedures (WAC 173-14) and the provisions of the Mason County Shoreline Management Master Program. The purpose of this Act and local program is to protect the state's shoreline resources. The program requires that substantial development (any development of which the total cost or fair market value exceeds $7,047.00 or materially interferes with the normal public use of the water or shorelines of the State be reviewed with the goals, polices, and performance standards established in the Master Program. Answer all questions completely. Attach any additional information that may further describe the proposed development. Incomplete applications will be returned. *Shoreline Variances and Conditional uses require public hearings and have additional pages that shall be attached to this application. APPLICANT: Eileen Kronguist; Mike Southerland ADDRESS: 241 E Nelson Road (street) Allyn WA 98524 (city) (state) (zip) TELEPHONE: (360) 731-3958 (home) (business) AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: Karin Strelioff ADDRESS: 450 W Business Park Rd (street) Shelton, WA 98584 (city) (state) (zip) TELEPHONE: (360) 427-9436 x 122 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: General location (include property address,water body and associated wetlands—identify the name of the shoreline): 241 E Nelson Road, on the west shore of North Bay, south of Allyn Rev. March 1, 2018 Include all parcel numbers: Projects located in open water areas, away from land shall provide latitude/longitude. 12229-44-00050 OWNERSHIP: Contract Applicant Owner ✓ Lessee Purchaser (Identify) Other Owner: Eileen Kronquist and Mike Southerland 241 E Nelson Road Allyn WA 98524 (street) (city) (state) (zip) DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTON: Development proposal(identify and describe the proposed project, including the type of materials to be used, construction methods, principle dimensions, and other pertinent information): This project will remove approximately 90 feet of concrete bulkhead and boat ramp from the marine shoreline, reslope the bank to a 4:1 slope, add large wood, manage roof and surface runoff, and establish native vegetation. Logs with rootwads and 3 man boulders will be imported to the site. Site soils will be removed from the site to establish the more gentle slope. Existing Use(identify current use of property with exist improvements): The property is a single family residence. Reason for requesting development: The failed bulkhead is accelerating bank erosion and inhibiting the re-establishment of a natural shoreline. The applicant shall provide, at a minimum, the following information.. a. SITE PLAN -drawn to scale and including: i. The boundary of the parcel(s)of land upon which the development is proposed; ii. The ordinary high water mark (OHWM). This may be an approximate location provided, that for any development where a determination of consistency with the applicable regulations requires a precise location of the OHWM the mark shall be located precisely and the biological and hydrological basis for the location as indicated on the plans shall be included in the development plan.Where the OHWM is neither adjacent to or within the boundary of the project, the plan shall indicate the distance and direction to the nearest OHWM of a shoreline; iii. Where appropriate, the proposed land contours using five-foot intervals in water area and ten-foot intervals on areas landward of OHWM, if development involves grading, cutting, filling, or other alteration of land contours; iv. The dimensions and location of existing structures which will be maintained; V. The dimensions and locations of proposed structures; parking and landscaping; vi. The location of proposed utilities, such as sewer, septic tanks and drain fields, water, gas and electricity; vii. The location, source, composition, and volume of fill material; viii. The location, composition and volume of any extracted materials, and proposed disposal area; b. CROSS SECTION,drawn to scale including: i. The existing ground elevations; ii. The proposed ground elevations; iii. The location and height of existing structures; iv. The location and height of proposed structures; V. The OHWM. c. VICINITY MAP, including: i. The location of subject parcel using natural points of reference(roads, state highways, prominent landmarks, etc.). ii. If the development involves the removal of any soils by dredging or otherwise, identify the proposed disposal site on the map. If disposal site is beyond the confines of the vicinity map, provide another vicinity map showing the precise location of the disposal site and its distance to nearest city or town. iii. On the map, or separately, give a brief narrative description of the vicinity of the proposed project including identification of the adjacent uses, structures and improvements, intensity of development and physical characteristics. d. ADJACENT LANDOWNERS. Provide names and mailing addresses of all real property owners within 300 feet of property line boundaries where development is proposed. See attached sheet ACKOWLEDGEMENT: I hereby declare, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the forgoing information and all attached information is true and correct. (Applicant or th rized Representative) (date) - • •••• t d aT 'k :x • T Y PROJECT LOCATION ' ddY1 ~, Google HllyrrG%apeview <' 1—g y02017 Y LL, 100 L F ARMOR REMOVAL Site Pictures Future G pocket F �beach .1 16.29 High tide IV y�Y_y? �'+�'�d t i.Y •� •t+r�'jF ✓"'``.��'z �+,�7j- 1.�}.�.;r� Y ft __.c•� �, T.. 4^isM1a �y � R7. 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Existing Bulkhead d N • Logs below the Extreme High water line to be anchored as detailed on sheet 5. �o _ 15 9 N • 00 / / to remain o N fit- D�i7rNRT O J %D Q1(Vaf r4XfO�- o Q ', -;0+99 p�. }IL faJ 00 CPO + 90, Solid Drain Pipe- Ecy) N e / - CN M CL N Extent of grading MHHW ° ° 14.2 feet ,C u 6 N 1 + 5� o� � ^. / 3 � = 1 �' Co ,+ I x� o o Extreme Wave Run up 0000 / I of / 0+00 _ x�0 20.7 feet C o N ® / 10' long stone °- ` N = seat wall, (-2' — - W L_ a o+as s � z Z high x 1 .5-2 3 :1 _ Align ent 1 2 w g wide, typ.) Use N 0 o N t I flat-topped ApProx.i °°ation,dt buried s P {--- y � /� I granite. / M C N /) +, 0+00 \ OHWM c o a 15.7 feet o Y z o c 3 0: Q 1+97 —_ _ 00 U Diffuser tee & rock _-+ Align men _ I 0 ( 4 +l +51 O -I ±20' w/ rootwad, typ. _ d Drain Pipe \ } ±101' SOit �� Table of Quantities a � � i11 m i om I j / �O �� / Material Quantity o Z X X X X Site soil to remove through grading 160 CY t=- 0 X X X X 3 E X X X X Fill behind remaining Bulkhead with / / 20 ft logs 3 EA ° } X X X X 15 ft logs 3 EA i' a excavated site soils o) 10 ft logs 2 EA o Tidal Datum Elevations: Approximate location where drain 3 man granite rock 13 EA V s MLLW: 0.00' / ( / Perforated drain pipe 4"ASTM 3034 80 LF MLW: 3.0' pipe to daylight; from this point, \ Solid drain pipe 4"ASTM 3034 20 LF 0 Min TL: 8.1' pipe to continue on ground surface / \ \ / Catch basins(See detail,Sheet 5) 3 EA 0 MHW: 13.3 MHHW: 14.2' to the Diffuser tee/discharge point Seat wall granite rock 3 TN 3 M t' ' axxxx Scale= 1 =15 OHW: 15.7' Organic compost 15 CY a ��� Xxxx / Wood Chip Mulch 14 CY Ah ;X iK X X FBiodegradable Erosion Control Fabric 111 SY .x x x x Section Profile View of Alignment 1 V- z° CO Grading and Drainage Sections 30 — _ _ _ �— — — — T=J _ _ O N o 26� _� — — — Cut - — Bury logs 3 dia. min. — — — U 24+- r '�J� - — — — — 1 Existing Bulkhead (remove) 18 Extreme High Water Wave Runup 16- - - - - - - =1-� - - - - - - - OHWM p 14 - - - - - - MHHW La N LO 1g rn I I N N 0+00 0+25 0+50 0+75 0+85 E � ai N L Section Profile View of Alignment N o 32� N 30 Cn 2s ------ - P SPR f t 0 2s — = - — — but — — Large stump on site to be moved to cavity 1�of WAS c a 24— — — — �<' — — — and anchored with rocks — 4 20Extreme High Water Wave Runup ��' ,�' ;z� 00 Q COCO _ _ _ 'any 181= — - - — k, 14n cr MHHW ��C/STERtiO �1�4 L N lot AL 8T- 6 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — -�(-I� N N 0+00 0+25 0+50 0+75 1+00 1+11 :�:3 U) .N CO . CO V a c cV fiction Profile View of North Drain Alignment Diffuser Tee Y Z Catch Basin 34 - - - I— _ — i - - — I- - - Y g --------- 0.5% min slope — — 3! - - ----------- c � 26 - (/1 U 22 — — . Connect Downspout = _ I_ _ _ _ _ I_ _ _ _ a) Y 0+00 0+25 0+50 0+75 0+99 U_ c _ L 0 Section Profile View of South Drain Alignment Catch Basin I- - - - - — - -_ _ - - - - - - — 0 32 _—_ ° lope= 0 s oxXXX 0 5°/ min s 30 NX 28- -f— SOU 3 � XXXX - - - Curtain Dra Solid Pie in - - - — - p — — - - - - - - _ - - - � N xxxx 26-- — — — — - — �- 22--- - - - - - - - - - �--- - - �--- — Above Ground — _ � - - - � — — � o 20 — — — — — — — — — — — Solid Pipe — — — — Diffuser TeetI 1 s _ — / v 18 — — = Screen with Vegetation — Diffuser �J o . — — — 14 12 3 10 x x x x x 0+00 0+25 0+50 0+75 1+00 1+25 1+50 1+75 'm X X X X +x x x x CIO o Details p Z 00 Existing Ground ( 18 Inch Catch Basin `V ti �^ �J Slope Direction = with Grate Lid Back Fill with native soil NDS 1203 or equal v '` Drain Rock to conform with w/ necessary accessories WSDOT Standard Specification C) 1.5' min for "Gravel Backfill for Drains" 4" ASTM 3034 _ o Line bottom and side of gravel filled Perforated Drain Pipe ______ ___ -� o N trench with 30 mil PVC liner -- o Wrap gravel with Mirafi 140N geotextile, ---------- c Curtain Drain N C or equiv. See Cross Section Detail ----__---- 4" ASTM 3034 .a Q 4 4" diameter ASTM 3034 This Sheet Solid Drain Pipe c� !- — 1.5' --- perforated drain pipe = c° 3 d U) Curtain Drain Cross Section Detail Catch Basin - Plan View Detail 00 Q M Scale: V=1' Scale: V=1' 'a Q I- 1.5' -) Existing Ground N t Z Z z *+ Q) W OJ Back fill trench with existing site soils, in than 6" lifts, compact to resistance. Chain and staple to log y n N 1.5' Min as specified below H Pipe zone fill for trench to conform with WSDOT Standard Specification 17 a N p�SPRIN = for "Gravel Backfill for Pipe Zone �~�ti F WAs i Z Bedding 4" diameter ASTM 3034 Y Solid drain Pipe ,p 54900 ww 17' ISTE,3 Man Granite Rock �ssI�NAL �� Y Subsurface Drain Cross Section Detail Scale: V=1' Log Anchor Plan View Detail Xn Diffusion Tee Scale: V=2' Notes: 5 x x x x Use 90 degree Anchor Notes: o "= X X X X L Z X X X X tee and end . Number of rock anchors per log will be based on the adjacent table. Logs 3 X X X X ' + X X X X caps with screw Rocks above the extreme water line will not be anchored with rocks. Boulders will N in plugs Log Diameter (3'x3'x3') per Rocks (3 x3 x3 ) have minimum diameter of 3 and be drilled through with minimum 2 inch % for cleanouts. Range per 20 foot log bore. Logs will be attached to the boulders with galvanized chain, which shall o Y Glue all joints. 15 foot log have a minimum working load limit of 5,000 lbs. ($ inch Grade 43 High Test Use Perforated 1.0' to 2.0' 2 Rocks or better) to Pipe for arms of 1.5' to 2.0' 2 Rocks 3 Rocks • Chain shall be wrapped around the log and secured to itself with an 3 tee. a X X X X 2.0' to 2.5' 3 Rocks 4 Rocks equivalent grade shackle, and must be stapled to the log. CS 0 X X X X Diffusion Tee Plan View Detail • Rocks will be placed, with minimum excavation, adjacent to or on top of the m X X X X NTS 2.5' to 3.0' 1 5 Rocks 7 Rocks logs at the Project Manager's direction. X X X X Details: Erosion and Sediment Control CO � ° Z CU N N "-' �PSMNC o ti CO 1� of WASy/ z v d ,pF 54900 0 4 Final 10'-0" at each end: a 30 degree � N s CASTER angle to prevent flow around (typ.) AL NG ■ N Disturbed area 4 U) m 017- ■ \ N O ■ ■ t U (NO high visibility L fencing. C f Locate m Q CO r at drip line Length varies Q r._:- _ or beyond ■ = o o' - i.-�- H+�,[tTl`"''7***}•'`'/ . .f`tt � i-�{-i Contour line -■ ■ ���� ` -� 3Zmin. O w M w o J.� ',-r. .,. r•'1-+'7.. ••„ �:,''*=„�*3 -t' s= .......... vs ■ Cedar stakes 0 ( yP ) Protected area L 3' CO o.c. t / C C N Y V Exiting Tree/Shrub Protection Detail NITS Straw Wattle - Plan View Detail �C g NTS -a = c rn Uj CO General Notes 2"x2"x3' cedar stake, typ. o Y Y 1. Contractor to call and have all utilities located prior to start of construction and is responsible for maintaining those markings for the duration of construction. 2. Contractor is to comply with all standard FLH/FHWA standard erosion and sediment control Disturbed area L. Dist. varies requirements. 3. Contractor is responsible for any damage to adjacent property or to the public right of way during construction. ` 0 LOxxxx 4. Biodegradable straw wattle shall be in accordance with the latest FLH/FHWA standard specifications. o o x x x x Wattle shall be a minimum of 10" in diameter or sized to suit conditions as specified by the engineer. ..:..:.<-_.:< `. 3 x x x x Always install wattle perpendicular to slope and along contour lines. c > <,!. > o xxxx Remove sediment from the up-slope side of the wattle when accumulation has reached z the effective' height of the wattle. Protected area o Straw wattle is to be used in place of filter fence for primary control around grading areas during 1 -0 min. V construction. 0 �n m Straw Wattle - Section Detail o<< a x x x x NTS xxxx x x x x Planting Plan \ 1 Notes: � z °O \ � o N N �O • Plant species and quantity details can be found on Sheet 8. \ N • All planting areas except back shore zone to be mulched with 2" o of compost and 3 of wood chips prior to planting. O Q•.., • Biodegradable erosion control fabric to be secured to exposed ground surface after compost application and before wood chip placement. .•' , • Trees to be located per plan (or landowner direction). Existing Tr es •� • Shrubs to be planted 3' on-center for medium shrub mix and 4' / �`'� N & Shrubs �`•• on-center for the large shrub mix. Beach access aths °' g to remain I p N �' • During planting, chips to be moved aside to create planting hole, 1 (Coastal Strawberry/grass N c then replaced afterward leaving space around the shrub stem. 1 / mix) N oCU • Plants to be watered during planting. N Ex. lawn Legend , / 0 0 Upland -Large Shrub Mix 00 Q co (-761SF) = ocl� N 0 / / Beach R a N Upland -Medium Shrub Mix ' -� . :• ....::......: s z Z 1 �•`•`•. / N can Beach - back shore mix 1 ` / w / O Y z \ / Back shore Planting Mix Y Coastal Strawberry / Grass mix _ `/ 1/ (Dune Grass, Seaside Salt g • (�947SF) 1 Grass, Gumweed, Yarrow) _ I m Cj - (n American Dunegrass/Seasalt Grass / / o Y ° Y �l / ♦ U a Madrone / Pacific Crabapple 0 \ xxxx g Z x I x x x O H X X X X Oceanspray I o JXXX X X Logs L Upland Large Shrub Mix s Sword Fern \ _ v o „ Oregon grape / Evergreen Huckleberry / / v m jCxjC5 jxC jxC �� 11 ` 3 <x KXx Scale= 1 =10-0 <<< Tufted Hairgrass / Miscanthus / Pollinator Species O / m X X X X J/ 'txxxx i Ci Plant Schedule and Specifications a) o z N a) O s v Spacing Quantity Scientifc,Name Common Name Size o.c. d P Native 0 0 > o 5 Rosa nutkana Noatka Rose #3 4 0 4 Cn 15 Vaecinium ovaturn Evergreen huckleberry #1 4 E U 11 Pofystichum munitum Sword fern #1 4 N 15 Mahonia repens Oregon grape #1 4 N ° � � rn Q- 3 Molodiscus discolor Oceans pray #2 4 s a) u 1 P'hysocarpos capftatus Pacific ninebark #1 4 Y 9 Gautheria shallon Salal #1 4 = a Lj, 2 Acer circinatum Vine maple 5-6' 4CO W i Q M 1 Fran_qula (Rhamnus)purshiana Cascara #2 (7-8') 4 3" layer of o 0 A melanchier alnifolia Serviceberry #5T4-0' 4 mulch. 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'3 : M • 12 Carex testacea New Zealand sedge #1 3 2" compost Cr o N 12 Sedum "Autumn joy" I gallon 3 added to p Y z 7 Cistus 'Grayswood pink' Grayswood Pink Rack rase I gallon 3 ex. soil g 3 Ceanothas glorlosus 'Point Reyes' Pt_ Reyes Ceanothus #1 3 5 Germanium macrorrhizom 'LoWelden' Bigroot Geranium #1 3 >_,.._.._.._, :::; �; ;�; ;;r•,-r,., :.:,..._....-::::::.....................:_......:....:...::::::. ........;:..-;> . .;: Ex. soil 42 _ =;;,:..:c•;-;;> ....:•r::nr.....:;. :..-.::::.......:cr,•;;....::..:::•::.;......... co (n Cn Backshore Planting Zone o Y Y 50 Grindelia integrifolia Puget Gum-weed RR 1' 200 Leyrmus (Ely+mus) mollis American Dtunegrass BR 1' Bottom of root ball rests on u 50 Desc,ahmpsta cespitosa Tufted hairgrass 10" plug IBR 2' existing or recompacted soil. F 25 Achillea mi lefolhurn Common Yarrow 4" 1' i o P 300 Uistichlis spicata Seashore salt grass BR 1 Prior to mulching, lightly tam soil around the root ball in 6" lifts X X X X 5 Arternfstan chamissonfs Leafy Arnica 4" pot 3' g y p o = = X X X X r X X X X to brace tree/shrub. Do not over compact When the planting P 3 ii 31 5 X 630 hole has been backfilled, pour water around the root ball to X X X X settle the soil. °� U) Lawn/Strawber cn ry � , 100 Fragaria chlloensis Coastal strawberry Plug or 4" 3' v d 25 Grass seed mix NW Supreme Lawn Mist Tree / Shrub Planting Detail o Sun mark Seeds 9#/1000 SF Nis v X X X X CO X X X X Kronquist/Southerland Proposed Bulkhead Removal Preliminary Ecological Site Assessment DATE: September 25, 2016 TO: Wendy Gerstel, Qwg Applied Geology and Karin Strelioff, Mason Conservation District FROM: Jim Brennan, Marine Ecological Consulting Services, LLC SUBJECT: Kronquist/Southerland Property Ecological Assessment Report Address: 241 E. Nelson Road,Allyn, WA 98524 Parcel No. 12229-44-00050 Water Body: Peale Passage;WRIA 14 Lat. N.460 121.630' Long.W. 122°49.553' Introduction The following report provides a summary of observations and measurements taken while visiting the subject property on August 17, 2016. The report was written to provide a basic ecological characterization and recommendations for consideration in the evaluation of feasibility for bulkhead removal,design, and implementation of restorative actions. This reconnaissance-level assessment is intended to provide basic information for evaluating the feasibility of taking further actions, and to help identify important ecological characteristics of the site and potential benefits of taking restorative actions. Additional information will be needed to more fully characterize restoration benefits, as determined by the design and implementation plans that are developed for this project. The first phase of determining the feasibility of taking restorative actions for achieving ecological benefits is to perform a basic site characterization, identifying opportunities and constraints, and considering potential design elements and options. This report informs this first phase. The next phase is to use the site assessments to inform the alternatives analysis and design of the project. The final phase is implementation,typically followed by monitoring and assessment. Background and Purpose of Report This report was prepared under contract to Qwg Applied Geology as part of a service contract between Qwg Applied Geology and Mason Conservation District(MCD),which serves to provide the MCD and shoreline property owners technical assistance and site assessments for evaluating the feasibility and benefits of removing shore armor,as a part of the Shore Friendly Program. The Shore Friendly Program is a Puget Sound marine and nearshore grant from the U.S. EPA,co-managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Department of Natural Resources. The goal of the Program is to reduce the amount of"hard armor" (i.e., bulkheads) on Puget Sound shorelines. To achieve this goal, the State management agencies have provided funding to some local jurisdictions for the purpose of r T R` working with shoreline property owners to achieve the Program goals of reducing shore armor and change social behaviors related to waterfront living and development. More than 50 percent of the U.S. population lives in coastal areas,and development pressures are having a substantial impact on coastal ecosystems along with the many resources that are derived from these systems. Similar to other coastal areas,the Puget Sound region has experienced a large increase in the human population,which has resulted in substantial coastal development and associated modification of nearshore marine systems. Such development patterns have led to substantial loss of natural habitats and species declines, including Northwest icons,such as orca whales and Chinook salmon. Historically, most coastal development regulations did not adequately account for or mitigate impacts associated with shoreline modifications, due in part to the lack of understanding of how such modifications affected the health and integrity of marine systems. Overtime,the science and management of these systems has improved, but many challenges remain, including increasing development of shorelines, legacy impacts from historic development,and the increasing loss of habitats and species declines. Along with an improved understanding of ecosystem processes, structure, and functions,the Endangered Species Act listing of Chinook salmon and orca whales have required an improvement in how marine nearshore systems are managed, because of the dependency of these organisms, among many others, on these systems. One of the key stressors on nearshore systems is shore armor(e.g., bulkheads,seawalls),which disrupt sediment input and distribution, result in a loss of riparian structure and functions,and displace associated fishes and wildlife (Williams et al. 2001;Johannessen and MacLennan 2004; Brennan and Culverwell 2004; Collins and Sheikh 2005; Brennan 2007; Simenstad et al. 2011). In order to address the impacts of coastal armor and other development issues, millions of dollars are being spent annually to improve protections for marine nearshore systems and to restore degraded areas where feasible. The State salmon and Puget Sound recovery plans have focused on a number of ecosystem elements for advancing protection and recovery efforts, including bulkhead removal. The MCD and Shore Friendly Program are actively participating in these efforts by providing education and technical assistance to shoreline property owners,with a goal of making improvements to shoreline conditions. Candidate sites have been selected for site evaluations in this early phase of determining bulkhead removal feasibility. Preliminary site evaluations will help fulfill a critical phase in determining feasibility and whether projects should be further considered for design and implementation. This report summarizes preliminary site observations and provides an ecological assessment of the shoreline property owned by Eileen Kronquist and Mike Southerland, located on Harstine Island,on the r est shore of Peale Passage. The purpose of the report is to provide site observations, important z \`s ecological characteristics and/or attributes for determining the feasibility and benefits of bulkhead \LA,0 removal at this site.The report includes important considerations and suggestions for design elements to meet the Program goals of achieving ecological improvement, increased protection of the natural ecosystem, and to demonstrate improved stewardship while being compatible with shoreline residential living. As this is a reconnaissance level assessment,additional information will be required to more fully inform the design and implementation phases of the proposed removal of a bulkhead at this property. Location r The subject property is a waterfront residential parcel, located on the NW shore of Case Inlet,at 241 E. Nelson Road,Allyn,Washington (Figures 1&2). The site is accessed by taking Grapeview Road off of Highway 3,then left onto Nelson Road. Goo i Figure 1. Location map of subject property i V` �n .ram}� � . � '1,:;•� Figure 2. Parcel map of vicinity. Yellow arrow marks subject property. General site Description and Characteristics iC�:',AGtu . The subject property is gently sloping down to and around the residential structure,then increases down the front yard (approximately 15%)to the beach. The yard on the waterward side of the residence is lawn, bordered on either side by trees (Figure 3). According to the neighbor, (Ray Kronquist),who escorted me onto the property,the septic drain field was installed in 1954, and is located approximately 46-feet landward of the bulkhead. The house is set back over 70-feet from the bulkhead (approximately 68-feet measured from the bulkhead to the deck). The bank has been armored with a 3-foot high concrete bulkhead,which extends across the entire face of the bank (approximately 100-feet), minus a 9-foot section where a concrete boat ramp extends through the bulkhead down onto the beach (Figure 4). The bulkhead has concrete return walls on both ends. The bulkhead and ramp are aged, revealing cracks,and exposed footings. An approximately 20-foot section of the bulkhead has failed, laying on the beach, and the exposed bank behind it has eroded back approximately 20-feet from the bulkhead, leaving a 5.5-foot high cut bank(Figure 5). r, { r Figure 3.View of yard and beach from deck. In addition to the bank erosion along the section where the bulkhead has failed,there was obvious slumping of soils and sink holes behind the intact bulkhead. t :v WAN Figure 4. Bulkhead and ramp.UP a ♦ 1 1 u. s ZT.�.C,'•L�' 1 i � � '�I• r� Figure 5. Failed bulkhead and cut bank. The property to the south also has a concrete bulkhead,which is thicker,taller,and appears to have been built more recently. Immediately to the north,the bank reveals a massive root wad with no armor. The exposed soils in the cut bank appear to be glacial till,with some moisture near the base (just above beach grade). Also observed were two corrugated drain pipes, lying behind the broken section of the bulkhead. Downspouts around the house appeared to be drained into a pipe system; it is assumed that the outlet of the drainage system is the corrugated pipe seen at the beach. The property faces approximately east(-103 degrees),with the greatest fetch from the southeast(-157 degrees)and northeast(^23 degrees) (compass bearings taken from the subject property). The beach is gently sloping(approximately 10%slope),with finer gravel at the higher tidal elevations and larger gravel on the beach face(Figures 6 W). The larger gravel on the beach face is indicative of higher wave energy exposure during the intermediate tides. The finer gravel higher up the beach appears to be suitable size for surf smelt spawning, but may or may not persist during other times of the year(e.g., winter storms), especially given that the beach gravel appears to be a fairly thin veneer over hard soils (possibly till,as observed in the bank). Such conditions, in addition to wave deflection off of bulkheads, typically results in courser beach sediment during winter seasons, as opposed to the calmer summer season. Therefore, it is difficult to determine if the upper beach substrate would be appropriate for smelt spawning at other times of the year. A review of the forage fish spawning maps provided online by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (http:Hwdfw.wa.gov/conservation/research/ projects/marine_beach_spawning/) indicates that surf smelt spawning has been documented both north and south of the subject property, but has not been documented at this site. Unfortunately, survey data are incomplete for determining whether surf smelt spawning may or may not occur at this site with complete certainty. Regardless,the bulkhead removal would likely provide conditions for improving habitat for forage fish spawning by reducing wave deflective energy and allowing for finer sediment deposition at tidal elevations utilized by surf smelt for spawning. .- �(��:,'?''" � " � :.?� Mari j�ESi!''4i��` •`.' A >'^i it (i J Figure 6. Photo of beach gravel just below bulkhead. Figure 7. Photo of gravel on beach face. Summary of Observations, Assessment, and Recommendations The subject property presents a number of challenges that need to be addressed when considering bulkhead removal, and for achieving improvements to nearshore conditions. A large section of the concrete bulkhead has already failed, and the remaining bulkhead and ramp are in poor condition. The gap in the bulkhead has allowed for bank recession, and it appears that drainage(both septic drain field and precipitation)also contribute to soil erosion,slumping,and sink holes in the gap and behind the remaining, intact bulkhead. The lawn does not provide sufficient interception and absorption or soil stabilizing functions that would be provided by other vegetation,such as native trees and shrubs, in addition to not providing a range of other riparian functions beneficial to nearshore ecosystems(e.g., insect production,organic matter/inputs, LWD, microclimate moderation,water quality). The rate of bank recession was not part of this assessment, but may lead to problems with the septic drain field and other infrastructure if not remediated. The potential for extralimital effects(i.e.,on adjacent properties) is also a consideration,whether the bulkhead is removed or not. Therefore,a holistic approach is recommended for achieving the Program goals, in addition to achieving the goals of salmon recovery, protection of Puget Sound, and developing a remedial action that will also be compatible with residential infrastructure and living along the shoreline. In order to create a more resilient shoreline, and one that would provide for improved ecosystem functions for the long term, I would recommend exploring design options that consider complete removal of the bulkhead and ramp,while also including structural elements that ensure erosion control of the subject property and adjacent properties. This may be achieved by reshaping the bank to create a more gradual slope, or terracing,with return walls at either side of the property to protect adjacent properties, drainage control,and establishment of a native vegetation buffer. In order to achieve such a design may require relocation of the septic drain field. According to the neighbor(Ray),the landowners have considered moving the septic drain field. Given its age, location,contribution of moisture to the bank, and potential nutrient contribution to the adjacent water body, a number of benefits could be realized by its relocation,including removal of a major constraint to design options. Such design options do not preclude opportunities for access to the beach or views of the water, if designed with property owner considerations for use,aesthetics, and improvements of bank stability and ecological benefits. Despite the many challenges with the proposed bulkhead removal, and the relatively small scale of the project, many ecological improvements could be achieved with the proper design. Design elements should include planting native riparian vegetation appropriate for the site, bulkhead and ramp removal, drainage control, including an energy dissipater outfall, return walls,or other structures to prevent erosion on adjacent properties, and creation of increased shallow water habitat (i.e., increased upper intertidal area and shallow beach gradient). Even if the bulkhead is rebuilt, it should be located further landward, and the riparian area should be improved. Establishing riparian vegetation would have the potential for increasing slope/bank stability, improve drainage issues, provide wildlife habitat, provide nutrients for the aquatic environment, including prey provision forjuvenile salmonids and forage fishes (among others),and may provide microclimate moderation, beneficial to forage fishes and wildlife. Increasing upper intertidal area benefits migrating juvenile salmonids,which use the intertidal for feeding, refuge, migration,and physiological transition. Recommendations and Potential Constraints for Feasibility and Design Considerations The following recommendations and potential constraints are based on observations made during a single site visit and only a conceptual proposal for bulkhead removal. Additional information regarding the design and restoration methods are needed to more fully inform potential risks, ecological benefits, and appropriate actions to be taken at this site. Some of the recommended actions may be viewed as potential constraints if they are not incorporated as a part of the restoration plan,where the goal is to achieve maximum cost and ecological benefits. • Remove the concrete bulkhead and ramp during a period of lower tide cycles, and in the dry season,to avoid bank saturation during construction. • Access may be an issue from the uplands. If so,the project may require barge access,which will increase costs. • Relocation of the septic drain field is recommended to reduce soil moisture and introduction of nutrients into Case Inlet, in addition to opening up opportunities for alternative restoration design options. l ► ,mt • Reshaping the bank may be an option if there is no threat to existing infrastructure,and an appropriate gradient may be achieved. • Plant native vegetation as densely as feasible, based upon the ecological goals, bank stability needs, and desires of the landowners for uses of their property. • Incorporate a trail to the beach as part of the restoration design if the landowners desire access for pedestrian traffic, or for getting a small boat down to the beach. • Ensure that the adjacent properties are protected from bank erosion by installing return walls, or wings in the reshaping and re-grading of the bank. • Capture/control all upland drainage. • Accurate elevation data will be needed to evaluate feasibility of design options and for creating accurate design plans. A topographic/bathymetric survey will likely be needed to inform plans, along with extreme tidal events. References Brennan,J.S. 2004. Marine Riparian:An assessment of riparian functions in marine ecosystems. Published by Washington Sea Grant Program. Copyright 2005, UW Board of Regents, Seattle,WA 34p. Brennan,J.S. 2007. Marine riparian vegetation communities of Puget Sound. Puget Sound Nearshore Partnership Report No. 2007-02. Published by Seattle District, U.S.Army Corps of Engineers,Seattle, Wa. Collins, B.D. and A.J. Sheikh. 2005. Historical reconstruction, classification, and change analysis of Puget Sound tidal marshes. Project Completion Report to:Washington Department of Natural Resources, 120 p. Available at URL: http://www.pugetsoundnearshore.org/technical_papers/historical_shoreline_dnr.pdf. Johannessen,J. and A. MacLennan. 2007. Beaches and bluffs of Puget Sound. Puget Sound Nearshore Partnership Report No. 2007-04. Published by Seattle District, U.S.Army Corps of Engineers,Seattle, Wa. Simenstad,C.A., M. Ramirez,J. Burke, M. Logsdon, H. Shipman, C:Tanner,J.Toft, B. Craig,C. Davis,J. Fung, P. Bloch, K. Fresh,S.Campbell, D. Myers, E. Iverson,A. Bailey, P.Schlenger,C. Kiblinger, P. Myre, W. Gerstel, and A. MacLennan. 2011. Historical Change of Puget Sound Shorelines: Puget Sound Nearshore Ecosystem Project Change Analysis. Puget Sound Nearshore Report No. 2011-01. Published by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife,Olympia,Washington,and U.S.Army Corps of Engineers,Seattle,Washington. http://www.pugetsoundnearshore.org/. r/ f APPlied Geology \ Wendy Gerstel, LEG,LHG,owner Phone: 360.754.2409 1802 Pine Ave. NE E-mail: wendy@qwgappliedgeology.com Olympia, Washington 98506 To: Karin Strelioff Mason Conservation District 450 W Business Park Rd. Shelton,WA 98584 Date:April 27,2016 Subject:"Shore Friendly Mason"Program—Kronquist/Sutherland Property Geologic Assessment Report;241 E.Nelson Road,Allyn,Washington,Parcel#12229-44-00050 BACKGROUND AND REPORT SCOPE This report summarizes a geologic assessment of the shoreline property owned by Eileen Kronquist and Mike Sutherland at 241 E.Nelson Road,Allyn,Washington(Fig. 1). The report documents observations and considerations with respect to site geology,hydrology, and geomoTWg,and coastal processes necessary to evaluate the feasibility of removing some or all of abou�� 7�5ft f concrete armor fronting the property. Currently, about 25ft of the existing armor"- isrepair and/or collapsed. The report also presents recommendations for addressing erosion,and offers some initial conceptual alternative mitigation design options. The term alternative is used here to imply non-traditional treatment that would not incorporate hard engineered structures,but would instead enhance shoreline habitat while meeting landowner objectives for property use. The observations and preliminary design concepts offered in this report are based on a remote review of information available on the internet in combination with field observations made on April 4,2016,under the funding of the Shore Friendly Mason Program. Site visit participants on April 4d,,2016,included Karin Strelioff of Mason Conservation District, the landowners, and this report author. A previous site visit by the author was made in February of 2007,at the request of the landowners and in the company of representatives from the South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group,Washington Sea Grant, and the People for Puget Sound.To my knowledge there were no follow-up visits until that of April4,2016. This report describes site observations,evaluates the potential risk to any infrastructure of removing the full length of shoreline armoring, documents landowner objectives for any shoreline modifications as discussed during the site visits, and offers some conceptual ideas for those modifications. Shore Friendly Mason Page 1 of 10 Geologic Assessment Report—Kronquist/Sutherland m� f WAIQ �,,o air►®,� d rra E NERpLL��� pARpING3 Mt! Figure 1. Mason County Parcel Search image of the Kronquist/Sutherland property on North Bay at the northern end of Case Inlet. The assessed parcel is highlighted in red. The inset map shows the location of the parcel within Mason County. This report is being submitted as a stand-alone product under the requirements of licensure for the practice of geology in the State of Washington;however,it is understood that the memo's content may be included within,or provided as a supplement to a more comprehensive report on the project being compiled by Mason Conservation District under the Shore Friendly Grant Program. SITE DESCRIPTION The assessed property is located along the west side of North Bay at the northern end of Case Inlet. It is accessed from Highway 3 south of Allyn,Washington,via Grapeview Loop Rd. and East Nelson Rd. The property is east-facing and slopes gently shoreward,steepening slightly where the natural slope grades to the fill directly behind the bulkhead. At the time of construction(late 1950s)surface soils from the area east of the house were apparently graded and used for fill behind the bulkhead. The bank height behind the intact bulkhead is about 3- 4ft. Bank height in the unstable area is 5-6ft. The residence is oriented north-south at an angle to the shoreline such that the northern end of the home is about 77ft from the edge of the bank and the southern end about 50ft from the bank (Fig.2). The bulkhead fronts the shoreline for-75ft,the southern 25ft of which has collapsed over the past 10 years.The bulkhead is constructed of concrete 6-8in thick and about 3ft high from the top of the footing,which was exposed in several places at the time of our visit. Several Shore Friendly Mason Page 2 of 10 Geologic Assessment Report-Kronquist/Sutherland drains are visible along its length just above the footing. Two perpendicular wall segments extend landward for about 4ft from the shore-parallel portion of the bulkhead. The function of these is unclear but interestingly, the southernmost marks the current northern boundary of the slope failure (discussed further below). • y1�� e r FF 4. r ti. i 4, Figure 2. Google Earth image from 2013 of the Kronquist/Sutherland property showing the residence and other features discussed in the text. The approximate location of the recently-expanded bank instability is shown by the dashed light orange line and arrow, the intact bulkhead is shown by a solid dark orange line(as are the approximate locations of the two perpendicular spur walls), the collapsed bulkhead by a dashed dark orange line, and the discharging spring is indicated by the blue 'tailed'circle. Between the residence and the bulkhead, landscaping consists of lawn with several large fir and cedar trees along the northern and southern property boundaries. My understanding is that the septic drain field is located in the lawn area towards the southern end of the house. The greener late-season grass visible in the Figure 3 photo would substantiate this. Shore Friendly Mason Page 3 of 10 Geologic Assessment Report—Kronquist/Sutherland Changes in beach elevation over the length of bulkhead and through time have resulted in relative changes in the height of the exposed concrete face relative to the beach face, apparently resulting in periodic overtopping by waves. A comparison of photos taken during the 2007 site visit with observations made on April 4,2016 suggests that the large root wad roped to the bank and slowly migrating north,promotes sediment deposition between it and the bank(Fig.4.) ,W Figure 3. Washington Dept. of Ecology 2006 Figure 4. View to the south taken during the 2007 site shoreline oblique photo showing the visit. Note sediment and shells accumulated assessed property with suspected between the root wad and the bulkhead, and the location of septic drain field as indicated modifying effects on beach elevation. The root by green grass(outlined in dashed black wad is now located just north of the concrete line.)Note area of instability as it boat ramp visible in the foreground. appeared in 2006 planted with shrubs, and position of root wad that year. Of particular note, and to my understanding the trigger for this most recent site visit, is the expanded area of instability(Figs.2 and 3), and the corresponding collapse of additional portions of the bulkhead. These are described in more detail below. GEOLOGY,HYDROLOGY,AND COASTAL SETTING The Kronquist/Sutherland property is situated on an east-facing flank of one of a series of northeast-southwest trending flutes(elongate troughs and ridges)formed by glacial erosion during the last advance of continental ice about 13,000 years ago (Fig.5.). The flutes are developed in till, a glacially-deposited and consolidated sediment consisting of varying sizes of gravel supported in a matrix of primarily silt and clay with some sand(designated as Qgt on the geologic map shown in Figure 5.) The till is likely several hundred feet thick in places, extending to some depth below beach elevation. It is exposed in the banks along much of the shoreline north and south of the assessed property where vegetation and armoring haven't concealed it from view, as well as in the beach face underlying a thin veneer of cobble lag. The recent slope failure on the property exposes about 5-6ft of the till (Fig. 6). Shore Friendly Mason Page 4 of 10 Geologic Assessment Report—Kronquist/Sutherland _J Till is characterized as being of relatively low permeability, meaning that surface water does not easily infiltrate, nor does till transmit groundwater readily except along fractures and slightly coarser(sandier) zones within the matrix. The existence of these zones is important as they commonly serve as conduits for groundwater that discharges from shoreline banks and bluffs and can trigger slope instability. The spring at the base of the recent slope failure is likely exploiting one such coarse sediment zone or layer and may be partially responsible for the instability in this area. Qls • ' Qb-�j• �� ti' uplifted ` (GIs, �� / C shoreline r , 3 Qb F , Fi ;� ± Ip i j€ i Qb { LYY ':.1.) P: 7` 1 m Ti 53 l 1 ' �` rtt l •� i` / mile Figure 5. Geologic mapping by Logan, et al. (2012), shows the distribution of glacial till(Qgt) underlying the assessed property(orange arrow), beach deposits of mobile sand and gravel are shown in yellow along the shoreline(Qb.) The shaded relief base map shows the dominant northeast- southwest morphology of glacial fluting. The ridge to the west of the property directs groundwater flow eastward into Case Inlet. Reach and Stretch Islands, mentioned in the text, lie just off this map to the south. Shore Friendly Mason Page 5 of 10 Geologic Assessment Report—Kronquist/Sutherland To the west of the assessed property, flute troughs support topographically-aligned surface streams and wetlands. Where one flank of the trough occurs at the shoreline, as along the reach of the assessed property,upland processes (surface and ground-water movement) and coastal processes (tides, waves, and storms) work together to trigger slope instability. WIM ,., `w ti .�"" 1 t. l2 fT�sTKJ"-•� , 'r a I a i Mr .. j{r• L / �! r! 1 ^w i M t9 e L iv Y �/ ��y y7r• �' I c � y •. �y! 4 Y' i �• , 4 r Figure 6. Unstable bank area in 2007(top photo)exposing glacial till behind the deteriorating bulkhead, and the same area(now expanded)on April4, 2016(bottom photo.) The spring discussed in the text discharges from the small cavity at the base of the bank in both photos. Note that the drain field(Figs. 2 and 3)is situated directly upslope of this location. Shore Friendly Mason Page 6 of 10 Geologic Assessment Report—Kronquist/Sutherland Net shore transport direction of sediment(also called net shore drift or long-shore drift)along the west shore of Case Inlet is northward. This is clearly evidenced by the accretion landforms (spits) that dominate the northern ends of off-shore islands such as Stretch and Reach Islands,as well as points of land on the mainland(Qb in Figure 5.) Movement of the large root wad northward provides further evidence. The beach substrate in front of the assessed property is relatively coarse. It appears as a thin veneer of cobble gravel over the wave-cut beach platform of till. Observations suggest that this portion of the drift cell is limited in its supply of finer sediment for several reasons, among them; 1.)There is evidence of beach face erosion in the"pedestals" of till holding up some cobbles;2.)There are no"feeder bluffs" (readily available coastal bluff sediment prone to landsliding)identified within the drift cell south of the assessed property;3.)Deposition of sediment originating south of the property has been deposited at the northern tips of Stretch and Reach Islands, and points of land on the mainland;4.)The till exposed at and directly south/updrift of the property is relatively resistant to erosion;and 5.)Armoring to the south/updrift of the assessed property may be increasing wave energy and thereby sediment transport rates northward to the spit at the north end of the drift cell in which the property is situated. Another geologic feature of note which contributes to the configuration of and coastal processes along this shoreline reach is the Tacoma Fault, actually comprised of a series of fault traces. Irregularities in the shoreline caused by displacement along these fault traces impact sediment transport and the patterns of erosion and/or deposition. The labeled fault traces depicted on Figure 5 show that uplift is occurring on the north side of the fault zone,further complicating the sediment transport picture by interrupting northward sediment flow,or drift. The orientation and aspect of the shoreline in this reach provides relative protection from prevailing southwest winds.However,less frequent but possibly stronger winds approaching from the north or southeast travel over significant fetch(the distance over which wind travels and forms waves) and therefore have the potential to produce larger high energy waves. Overtopping of the bulkhead during extreme tidal or storm events, and erosion of the saturation-weakened sediments behind it,may be working together to cause the demise of the bulkhead and the expanding erosion"amphitheater." In addition;it is worth considering that the septic drain field,which lies directly upslope of the bank failure,may be contributing excess water to the area. SHORE MODIFICATION CONSIDERATIONS This geologic assessment and feasibility evaluation is intended to address the potential removal of some or the entire-75ft of concrete bulkhead fronting the assessed property. In offering conceptual ideas to accomplish this through Shore-Friendly erosion management, the assessment takes into consideration both upland and coastal processes contributing to the instability occurring along the southern portion of the property, as well as the property-use objectives of the landowner. Shore Friendly Mason Page 7 of 10 Geologic Assessment Report-Kronduist/Sutherland My understanding is that key objectives for the landowner in moving forward with any bulkhead removal or other shoreline restoration modifications include but may not be limited to: 1. Removal of the existing intact and collapsed armor, 2. Reintroducing some of the vegetation of childhood memories, 3. Preservation of the large root wad currently occupying a portion of the beaclifront. 4. Incorporating native vegetation to stabilize the unstable portions of the bank, 5. Creating a peaceful"pocket beach" for sitting(and smoothie-sipping) using the newly- formed erosion"amphitheater", and, 6. Improving beach access to accommodate seasonal changes in beach elevation (existing concrete ramp creates seasonally unreliable access). Additional recommended considerations for shoreline and upland modifications include: 1. Relocating the septic drain field upslope of the residence to better dissipate groundwater before it reaches the shore bank, 2. Evaluating and repairing as necessary all existing drainage infrastructure and conveying all collected water safely to the beach with appropriate energy dispersion,and, 3. Planting site-appropriate water-wise and water-absorbing native vegetation. Regional and site-specific observations need to be considered collectively in designing any erosion mitigation or shoreline restoration. Land-use practices past and future also need to be factored in as much as possible.At present, a healthy forest canopy upslope of the property serves to mitigate heavy precipitation runoff and groundwater infiltration through evapotranspiration and precipitation interception. In the event that some or all of this forest be - removed,particularly if for the purposes of residential development, cumulative increases in surface and groundwater should be anticipated along the lower slopes of the assessed and adjacent properties. As stated above,surface water can infiltrate locally into the till along fractures and coarse permeable zones within the deposit. Infiltration can also occur via drainage infrastructure such as catchment basins,drywells,French drains, and septic system drain fields. EROSION MITIGATION AND PRELIMINARY DESIGN CONCEPTS As always,removal of the bulkhead or other elements of shoreline armoring should be accompanied by an acceptance of some initial retreat of the bank from its current position, particularly where unconsolidated materials exist behind the bulkhead and/or springs discharge from the bank. Maintaining free drainage of springs is critical in mitigating triggers of instability. The distance of the residence from the shoreline,the relative resistance of the till to erosion,and the low shorefront bank height make risks to the structure relatively low,but still a necessary consideration in any design development. Shore Friendly Mason Page 8 of 10 Geologic Assessment Report—Kronquist/Sutherland The low bank lends itself to the option of incorporating mechanical grading or resloping to create a gentler access to the beach. Applying this to the active areas of bank retreat could help stabilize the slope,create a pocket beach, and introduce interesting and habitat-enriching variability in the configuration of the shoreline. Because of its compactness,till generally does not provide a favorable rooting medium. Therefore, any freshly exposed till should be capped with nutrient-rich soils and mulch as a foundation for healthy native vegetation.The stabilizing role of the vegetation comes from its development of a root network that binds the soil together, anchors the soil to underlying sediment, and reduces destabilizing soil moisture through evapotranspiration. The nearby cedar trees to the north speak to their important role in bank stabilization. The Mason Conservation District Technical Team can provide recommendations for native plants particularly suited to the site conditions and these planting objectives. BULKHEAD REMOVAL FEASIBILITY SUMMARY This assessment finds that the Kronquist/Sutherland property would be a good candidate for bulkhead removal,with the necessary attention to deterring current triggers of bank instability. Undertaking any shore modifications requires the understanding and acceptance that restored coastal processes involve both erosion and deposition,particularly in the first few years following treatment. Predicting the exact rate and location these will occur subsequent to bulkhead removal is difficult.The successful project design will therefore need to accommodate the potential impacts of high tide and storm waves, the notable surface and groundwater that drain to the property,sea level rise, geologic hazards such as earthquakes, and existing • shoreline regulations. I hope you find this report helpful in making decisions on how best to develop Shore Friendly solutions for the assessed shoreline. Please contact me with any questions or concerns regarding the observations and findings presented herein. Shore Friendly Mason Page 9 of 10 Geologic Assessment Report—Kronquist/Sutherland REFERENCES Logan, Robert L.;Walsh,Timothy J.,2007, Geologic map of the Vaughn 7.5-minute quadrangle, Pierce and Mason Counties, Washington:Washington Division of Geology and Earth Resources Geologic Map GM-65, 1 sheet, scale 1:24,000. Mason County Parcel Search accessed at http://magmason.co.mason.wa.us/website/mason/viewer.htm Puget Sound Lidar Consortium accessed at http•//l2ugetsoundlidar.ess.washington.edu/ Washington Dept. of Ecology Coastal Atlas accessed at httl2s:Hfortress.wa. og v/ecy/coastalatlas/tools/Mal2.aspx tie 01 Wash's a 188 sed Geo\0 Wendy J. e 4/27X ' Wendy Gerstel Qwg Applied Geology DISCLAIMER The findings presented herein are based on site observations made on April 4,2015,in combination with interpretations from a review of existing geologic maps, air photos, and other data available on the Internet. No drilling or other subsurface explorations were made for this investigation. This contractor assumes no responsibility for the implementation of any recommendations. No expressed or implied warranties are made regarding the use of this information.This product is for use by the client only. Shore Friendly Mason Page 10 of 10 Geologic Assessment Report—Kronquist/Sutherland r Cultural Resource Consultants TECHNICAL MEMO 1608J-1 DATE: September 15, 2016 TO: Katrinka Hibler Mason Conservation District FROM: Margaret Berger, Principal Investigator RE: Cultural Resources Assessment for the Kronquist and Southerland Bulkhead Project,Allyn,Mason County, Washington The attached short report form constitutes our final report for the above referenced project. No evidence of archaeological or historic sites was found in the project location. No further cultural resources investigations are recommended. Please contact our office should you have any questions about our findings and/or recommendations. BALLARD LABS 1416 NW 46T"ST.,STE 105PMB 346, SEATTLE,WA 98107 PHONE 206 855-9020 - info@crcwa.com 1 Author: Sonja Kassa Title of Report: Cultural Resources Assessment for the Kronquist and Southerland Bulkhead Proiect, Allyn Mason County, Washington Date of Report: September 15, 2016 County(ies): Mason Section: 29 Township: 22 N Range: 01 W Quad: Vaughn, WA (1990) Acres: less than .1 acre PDF of report submitted (REQUIRED) ® Yes Historic Property Inventory Forms to be Approved Online? ❑ Yes ® No Archaeological Site(s)/Isolate(s) Found or Amended? ❑ Yes ® No TCP(s) found? ❑ Yes ® No Replace a draft? ❑ Yes ® No Satisfy a DAHP Archaeological Excavation Permit requirement? ❑ Yes # ® No Were Human Remains Found? ❑ Yes DAHP Case # ® No DAHP Archaeological Site #: • Submission of PDFs is required. • Please be sure that any PDF submitted to DAHP has its cover sheet, figures, graphics, appendices, attachments, correspondence, etc., compiled into one single PDF file. • Please check that the PDF displays correctly when opened. Management Summary This report describes the cultural resources assessment for the Kronquist and Southerland Bulkhead Project in Allyn, Mason County,Washington. Mason Conservation District requested a cultural resources assessment prior to ground disturbing activities associated with the removal of a bulkhead located at 241 E Nelson Road in Allyn. This assessment was developed to identify any previously recorded archaeological or historic sites in the project location and to evaluate the potential for the project to affect cultural resources. Background research and field investigations conducted by Cultural Resource Consultants,LLC(CRC) did not result in the identification of any previously unrecorded historic or archaeological sites. No further cultural resources work is recommended. 1. Administrative Data Report Title: Cultural Resources Assessment for the Kronquist and Southerland Bulkhead Project,Allyn,Mason County, Washington Author s : Sonja Kassa Report Date: September 15, 2016 Location: The project is located at 241 E Nelson Road in Allyn,Mason County, Washington. Legal Description: The legal description for the project is Township 22 North, Range 01 West, Section 29, W.M. USGS 7 5' Topographic Map(s)• Vaughn, WA(1990)(Figure 1). Total Area Involved: Less than .1 acre. Objective Research�� Design): This assessment was developed as a component of p P reconstruction environmental rev iew view with the goal g of preventing cultural resources from being disturbed during construction of the proposed project by identifying the potential for any as-yet unrecorded archaeological or historic sites within the project area. CRC's work was intended, in part, to assist in addressing state regulations pertaining to the identification and protection of cultural resources (e.g., RCW 27.44,RCW 27.53). The Archaeological Sites and Resources Act (RCW 27.53)prohibits knowingly disturbing archaeological sites without a permit from DAHP, the Indian Graves and Records Act(RCW 27.44)prohibits knowingly disturbing Native American or historic graves. This assessment is funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is therefore considered a federal undertaking and subject to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act(NHPA) of 1966 as amended. Under Section 106, agencies involved in a federal undertaking must take into account the undertaking' s potential effects to historic properties within the defined area of potential effects (APE) (36 CFR 800.16(1)(1)). Historic properties are typically defined as those 50 years or older. This process involves identifying and inventorying historic properties within the APE, and evaluating those properties to determine if they are eligible for listing on the NRHP. If NRHP eligible historic properties are CRC Technical Memorandum#1608J-1 Cultural Resources Assessment for the Kronquist and Southerland Bulkhead Project,Allyn, Mason County,WA Page 2 i 1 , identified within the APE then potential adverse effects to the historic properties must be assessed, and a resolution of adverse effects recommended. CRC's investigations consisted of review of available project information and correspondence provided by Mason Conservation District,local environmental and cultural information, and historical maps; and field investigations. CRC contacted cultural resources staff at the Squaxin Island Tribe, Skokomish Tribe, and Nisqually Tribe on a technical staff-to-technical staff basis to inquire about project-related cultural information or concerns regarding the project area (Attachment A). At the time this assessment was completed,the Nisqually Tribe responded that they had no specific concern for this project. Any additional information made available subsequent to the submission of this report will be included in a revision of this report. This assessment utilized a research design that considered previous studies,the magnitude and nature of the undertaking,the nature and extent of potential effects on historic properties, and the likely nature and location of historic properties within the area of potential effects (APE), as well as other applicable laws, standards, and guidelines (per 36CFR800.4(b)(1)) (DAHP 2015). behalf of Eileen Kron uist and Mike District, on b q Project Descri tion: Mason Conservation D P Southerland,requested a cultural resources assessment for the Kronquist-Southerland Bulkhead project located at 241 E Nelson Road in Allyn,Mason County,Washington. This project will remove a 75-foot concrete bulkhead and install large woody debris(LWD) and rocks with some associated grading at this moderately low bank waterfront property on Case Inlet.The existing removed. This will involve some concrete bulkhead along 751inear feet of shoreline will be rem . excavation,no more than 36 inches deep,to remove the concrete supports.Logs and/or rocks led to stabilize the new slope. Depending on site soils in area of focus,bank side may be instal P Y _ slopes may be cut back at a 3 to 1 slope. For purposes of this assessment,the APE(hereafter `the project location') for cultural resources for this project is considered to contain the locations of all project elements as described above and as shown in Figures 1 —2. Recorded Cultural Resources Present: Yes [ ] No [x] 2. Background Research Background research was conducted in September 2016. Context Overview: Six cultural resources assessments have been prepared by archaeologists within a one-mile radius of the project(e.g.,Perrin et al. 2012). The context presented here summarizes environmental,ethnographic,historical, and archaeological information presented in these reports by reference; archaeological and historic data from DAHP and the Washington Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Records Data(WISAARD)records search; ethnographic resources; geological and soils surveys(e.g.,USDA NRCS 2016;WA DNR 2016); and historical maps and documents from Bureau of Land Management United States Surveyor General(USSG)Land Status&Cadastral Survey Records database, HistoryLink,Historic Map Works,HistoricAerials (NETR 2016),University of Washington's CRC Technical Memorandum#1608J-1 Cultural Resources Assessment for the Kronquist and Southerland Bulkhead Project,Allyn, Mason County,Page 3 Digital Collection,Washington State University's Early Washington Maps Collection, CRC's library, and project information provided by Mason Conservation District. Environmental Context: The project area is geographically situated within the Puget Trough Province between the Olympic Peninsula and the Cascade Mountains (Franklin and Dyrness 1973). This portion of the province is described as a depressed glacial lowland part of which is submerged creating the Puget Sound. Late Pleistocene and early Holocene glacial events shaped the geomorphology of this region by creating this broad low-lying province characterized by glacial outwash surfaces and channels. The most recent glacial event in the Puget Sound,termed the Vashon Stade of the Fraser glaciation,began approximately 17,000-18,000 years ago. Rising temperatures roughly 14,000 years ago brought about sudden climatic change causing the glacier to rapidly retreat north. This transition into an ice-free regional landscape allowed the area to be suitable for habitation by approximately 11,000 years ago(Kruckeberg 1991:22). Globally,the formation of large glaciers lowered eustatic sea levels. The retreat of the Puget Lobe of the Cordilleran Ice Sheet caused a rise in sea levels and initiated isostatic rebound after deglaciation, locally altering the sea levels. Reconstructions of sea level change in near by areas (e.g., Quilcene and Squamish Harbor)have indicated that sea levels were significantly lower(10-24 feet) during the Early Holocene(Beale 1990). During the Vashon Stade, the advance and retreat of glaciers scoured and compacted underlying geology. While sedimentation during glacial times was widespread and voluminous, active deposition in non-glacial periods including the present day has been more restricted, occurring in river valleys and at the base of steep slopes (Booth et al. 2003). In addition, geomorphic processes such as isostatic rebound, global sea level rise, and tectonic movement are also factors that have affected the geomorphology of the Puget Sound region to varying degrees during the Holocene (Booth et al. 2003; Dragovich et al. 2000; Thorson 1989). These events created a palimpsest landscape largely characterized by glacial advance and retreat features overlain with Holocene sediments in low lying areas, the results of which formed the landforms and parent materials present in the project. Surface GeoloQy: Mapped surface geology for the study area consists of Pleistocene continental glacial drift(Qgd) (WA DNR 2016). The Pleistocene continental glacial drift unit is comprised of Pleistocene till and outwash clay, silt, sand, gravel, cobbles, and boulders deposited by or originating from continental glaciers. Local variations within this unit may be nonglaical sediments,modified land, and/or artificial fill. Mapped Soils: Soils mapped in the project location consist of Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes (USDA NRCS 2016). This soil unit forms on ridges and hills from glacial drift and/or glacial outwash over dense glaciomarine deposits deposited during the late Pleistocene. A typical profile of this soil unit is: 0 to 7 inches: gravelly sandy loam, and 7 to 59 inches: very gravelly sandy loam. Deposition during the Holocene was likely restricted to the build-up of organic material creating a modest humus layer on the ground surface.Natural coastal processes have also played a role in removing or depositing sediments within the project area(Downing 1983). CRC Technical Memorandum#1608J-1 Cultural Resources Assessment for the Kronquist and Southerland Bulkhead Project,Allyn, Mason County,WA Page 4 Archaeological Context: Thousands of years of human occupation of the Puget Sound have been summarized in a number of archaeological, ethnographic, and historical investigations over the past several decades that provide a regional context for evaluating the project area(e.g., Greengo 1983;Kopperl et al. 2010;Larson and Lewarch 1995;Morgan et al. 1999;Nelson 1990).Following deglaciation, subsequent changes to landforms, climate, and vegetation influenced the available resources and,consequently,the spatial distribution of human activities. Similar to elsewhere,human land use was generally structured around the value of natural resources available in local environments including fresh water,terrestrial and marine food resources, forests, and suitable terrain. Archaeological evidence suggests the presence of nomadic hunter- gatherers not long after the area became ice-free about 12,000 years before present(B.P.). Ames and Maschner(1999)defined a broad regional sequence for the Pacific Northwest based on cultural change over time: Paleo-Indian(pre-Clovis-Clovis) (circa 11,800 B.C.— 10,500 B.C.), Archaic(10,500 B.C.—4,400 B.C.), Early(4,400— 1,800 B.C.),Middle(1,800 B.C.—A.D. 200/250), and Late Pacific (A.D. 200/250—A.D. 1,775), and Modern(after A.D. 1,775). Land use shifted from generalized marine, littoral, and/or terrestrial use during the Paleo- Indian/Archaic to littoral,tidal, and terrestrial in the Early Pacific and continued into the ethnographic periods. Settlement patterns also changed during the Archaic to Early Pacific from short-term use of pit houses and shelters to increased sedentism in seasonal or permanent villages with special use or seasonal campsites. Subsistence followed a similar pattern as that of land use with a general exploitation of resources available on the landscape. During the Early Pacific there was an increased use of littoral and tidal resources, an increased focus on marine and riverine resources in the Middle Pacific, and specialization in marine,riverine,littoral, and terrestrial in the Late Pacific due to food storage methodologies. Owing to problems with preservation(high moisture, soil acidity), coastal and riverine archaeological finds are generally limited to shell middens, stone tools, and stone tool-making debris (Carlson 1990). Technology during the Paleo-Indian and Archaic periods consisted of lithics,bone, antler, and perishable materials. During the Early Pacific the frequency of these materials in the archaeological record increases. In assemblages from the Middle and Late Pacific, a diversification of tools and tackle of bone is seen while stone tools occur in lower frequencies. Contact between Indian peoples of Puget Sound and Euro-Americans brought about significant changes to native culture resulting from acculturation pressures to Euro-American ways of life. Traditional Territory: The project area lies within territory traditionally used and occupied by the Squaxin, Twana, and Skokomish people(Ruby and Brown 1992; Spier 1936). During late historic times,the South Coast Salish occupied the south Puget Sound.The Squaxin people occupied the seven inlets in the area between Hood Canal and Case Inlet;while the Twana occupied the Skokomish River area and either side of Hood Canal. Ethnog[ Nhic Context: Early ethnographers documented locations of villages and names for resource areas,water bodies,and other cultural or geographic landscape features from local informants.Named places and village sites tended to be located along major waterway,river CRC Technical Memorandum#1608J-1 Cultural Resources Assessment for the Kronquist and Southerland Bulkhead Project,Allyn,Mason Cou t,�W 6 confluences and/or the mouths of streams and creeks. Waterman(ca. 1920, 2001:267-268) identified one name place, T sgwElts,north of the project near Allyn was named for Sherwood Creek and translated as"hot." Historic Context: The historic contact of the general project area is provided by Chambers (2013a:9-10), "Spanish explorers first navigated the Puget Sound area in the early 1600s...Exploring Expedition, under Lieutenant Charles Wilkes, mapped and subsequently named the bays and inlets throughout Admiralty Inlet, Hood Canal and Puget Sound, in an attempt to promote the region's potential for non-native settlement (Rochester 2003)...Regional non-native settlement increased drastically following the Oregon Donation Land Act of 1850...One of the first non-native settlements in North Bay is credited to Silas Stiles (North Bay Beginnings, Mason County Historical Society Museum, Shelton, Washington). In 1872, John Wiseman took out a DLC on the east side of North Bay (Davis n.d.). A few years later, in 1889, Fred Sisson and his family settled in what was to become Victor. The Sisson's purchased the land from Herman Woodin who had come to area in 1887 (Davis n.d.). In 1887, John and Delilah Eberhart and James and Deborah Wickersham each settled on 149 acres on what was to become Allyn (Allyn Community Association n.d.)...by 1854, following negotiations between the Squaxin (as well as the Nisqually and Puyallup) and the United States • government the tribe's territory had been ceded to the United States Government in exchange for reservation lands. The Squaxin were assigned a reservation on Squaxin Island and compelled to abandon their villages. Non-native settlement along North Bay continued to expand especially nearest the shorelines where resources were more readily accessible. The shorelines supported the early economies of the local communities, which primarily included logging, viticulture, and oystering...Sawmills were established along drainages where water was used to power the mills and to float the logs from one place to another. By the 1900s, Case Inlet had become home to two main oyster growers / operators: the Sargent Oyster Company located near the head of the bay and Coast Oyster at Allyn(Allyn Community Association n.d.)...The early North Bay communities also depended heavily on the waterways for transportation as the few roads in the early days consisted of a trail between Victor and Allyn (Victor Cut-Off Road) (Davis n.d.; Bureau of Land Management [BLM] 1856a, 1856b, 1858). Initially, privately owned boats and docks were the principle mode of transportation to move people and served the local needs very well but as the industries and populations grew larger watercrafts were required...Steamboats served communities all along Case Inlet including at Grapeview (Detroit), Allyn, Eberhardt Float, and Stretch Island(Findlay and Patterson 2008)...The waterways continued to provide the area's principle source of transportation until the 1930s when water travel was largely replaced by the development of roads." CRC Technical Memorandum#1608J-1 Cultural Resources Assessment for the Kronquist and Southerland Bulkhead Project, Allyn, Mason County, WA Page 6 Historical Records Search: Review of historical maps and aerial imagery provided an understanding of the historic and modern land use, and ownership of the project location. The General Land Office conducted early cadastral surveys to define or re-establish the boundaries and subdivisions of Federal Lands of the United States so that land patents could be issued transferring the title of the land from the Federal government to individuals. The USSG(1856) map depicts the project as located in Tract 6 (21 acres)of Section 29 Township 22 North,Range 01 West(Figure 3).No cultural annotations (e.g.,trails)were noted within proximity to the project location; however,"Sherwood's Mill"is identified in the N'h of the NW'/4.Numerous trails are identified at the northern end and eastern side of Case Inlet. According to the BLM (2016)records, Tract 6 was patented to John C. Gill on February 12, 1892 (BLM Serial Nr: WAOAA 086636;Authority: May 20, 1862: Homestead Entry Original [12 Stat. 392]). The USGS (1898)map shows the project location and the majority of the shoreline around Puget Sound as"Area form which timber has been cut."Historic aerial imagery available from 1951 until present shows the project location a sparely vegetated with few trees, similar to that observed during the present day(NETR 2016). Historic topographic maps available from 1954 to present do not depict any pertinent information regarding the project area(NETR 2016). The Metsker(1955)map does not depict any specific ownership information regarding the project location. DAHP Records Search: A review of the WISAARD database identified previous cultural resource studies,recorded precontact and historic sites, and recorded built environment,which helps gauge the potential and likely nature of cultural resources present within the project vicinity(DAHP 2016). Six cultural resources assessments have been completed within one mile of the project location. These investigations have been conducted in response to a Mason County historic maritime transportation survey(Chambers 2013a), culvert replacement(Kiers 2015), power line installation(Norman and Nelson 2001),transportation routes (Bundy 2007; Cole 2002), and hydroelectric development(Perrin et al. 2012). Of these,Norman and Nelson(2001) did not identify potentially significant prehistoric or historic cultural resources; however,three isolated historic objects were observed; Cole(2002) identified a precontact shell midden determined potentially eligible for historic registers under Criterion D;Perrin et al. (2012) identified the Cushman Hydroelectric Project North Bay Crossing a contributing resource within the Cushman Hydroelectric Historic District and recommended minimization and mitigation of effects to the property; and Chambers(2013)recorded 18 historic inventory properties and 11 archaeological sites. Cultural resources identified within one mile of the project location as a result of the above listed and other cultural resource discipline studies are identified as follows.Eight historic structures over 50 years in age have been recorded at approximately one mile from the proposed project to the north, south, and east(Table 1).None of these have been found eligible for historic registers and none will be affected by the proposed project. Numerous archaeological sites have been recorded along the shore of North Bay and in the vicinity of Allyn. Two sites have been recorded within one mile of the proposed project. Approximately .45 mile to the northwest is historic-era site 45MS222, a historic water structure consisting a evenly spaced, deteriorated pilings located at the head of a small inlet on North Bay (Chambers 2013b). To the southwest of the proposed project approximately .45 mile is CRC Technical Memorandum#1608J-1 Cultural Resources Assessment for the Kronquist and Southerland Bulkhead Project,Allyn, Mason County,WA Page 7 precontact site 45MS 11, a shell midden located near the mouth of a small creek on the shoreline (Howard 1949). This site consisted of shell and humus that covered an area 30.2 yards northeast- southwest and between 2 to 10 yards northwest of the banks edge. A small piece of worked bone was collected. 3. Archaeological Expectations Archaeological Predictive Model: The DAHP statewide predictive model uses environmental data about the locations of known archaeological sites to identify where previously unknown sites are more likely to be found. The model correlates locations of known archaeological data to environmental data"to determine the probability that,under a particular set of environmental conditions, another location would be expected to contain an archaeological site"(Kauhi and Markert 2009:2-3). Environmental data categories included in the model are elevation, slope, aspect,distance to water, geology, soils, and landforms. The model classifies the proposed corridor location as "Survey Highly Advised: Very High Risk" for the project area to contain as- yet unrecorded archaeological sites (DAHP 2016). This prediction is supported by the project's location in a shoreline environment. According to Schalk's (1988)predictive model for the identification of precontact cultural resources on the Olympic Peninsula, which can be generalized for other areas around the Puget Sound, and summarized by Lewarch et al. (1993),the resources that most influence the spatial distribution of people on the landscape would be 1) anadromous fish runs, 2)shellfish beds, and 3)marine fish in tide flats and deep offshore waters. Consequently,the material record of precontact people on the landscape would be found along shorelines, slightly inland in protected flat areas, and near the mouths of freshwater rivers and creeks. Archaeological Expectations:This assessment considers the implications of the predictive model coupled with an understanding of geomorphological context, local settlement patterns, and post- depositional processes to characterize the potential for archaeological deposits to be encountered. Local geomorphology and the mapped depositional context indicate that intact,undisturbed archaeological deposits, if present,would likely be shallowly buried and may be seen in eroding cut banks or other subsurface exposures. Given the nature of the subject property it is likely that potential deposits could have been disturbed by earth moving activities and erosive beach forces, or preserved by capping with fill. Consequently,the project has the potential to contain precontact and historic era resources. Types of precontact archaeology that may be encountered could include shell middens, culturally modified faunal remains,hearth features, fish weirs, stone or bone tools and/or implements, structural remnants, or other evidence of resource gathering and processing activities, and/or temporary or more permanent camps. Historic era archaeology would most likely be associated with logging activities and/or residential development. 4. Field Investigations Total Area Examined: The entire APE(less than .1 acre). CRC Technical Memorandum#1608J-1 Cultural Resources Assessment for the Kronquist and Southerland Bulkhead Project,Allyn,Mason County,WA Page 8 Areas not examined: None. Date(s)of Survey: September 14, 2016 Weather and Surface Visibility: Weather conditions were warm(-80 degrees) and sunny. Mineral soil visibility was present in the eroding shoreline bank and in soil exposure within the grassy lawn. Field Methodology: Pedestrian surface survey and subsurface survey via hand excavated shovel test probes(STPs). Fieldwork conducted by: Sonja Kassa.Notes are on file with CRC. Fieldwork consisted of pedestrian surface survey and subsurface testing via hand excavated shovel test probes. Pedestrian survey provided information on the current condition of the project area and helped to gauge the potential for as-yet unknown archaeology within the project boundary. The project can be described as a moderately sloping manicured lawn contained behind a concrete bulkhead(Figure 3). The bulkhead was failing in the southern portion,which had caused a large segment of the shoreline to erode landward exposing a cut bank profile (Figure 4). Sediments lacked stratigraphy and were comprised of cemented yellow gray fine sandy silt with poorly sorted gravels and cobbles that matched the mapped glacially derived surface geology and soils description. The archaeologist walked the shoreline along the bulkhead examining smaller mineral soil exposures (Figure 5) and attempting to identify any cultural materials along the beach that may have eroded away;none were identified. Soil exposures demonstrated that subsurface environment was consistent throughout the length of the project. Two probes were excavated within the project boundary(Figure 6). Probes were placed in select locations to examine subsurface conditions across the project and identify areas that may be more likely to contain as-yet unrecorded archaeology. The probes were manually excavated with a shovel and all sediments were passed through 1/4-inch hardware mesh to screen for artifacts. The probes were 30 to 40 centimeters in diameter and reached depths of 23 to 60 centimeters below surface(Table 2). STP 1 consisted of sediments consistent with those observed behind the eroding bulkhead,while sediments in STP consisted of presumably the same sediments as STP 1 that had been redeposited to fill behind the bulkhead,these were moist and dark grey and were present over beach material(Figures 7 and 8). Both probes were negative for intact archaeological deposits.No intact historic or precontact archaeological materials or buried anthropogenic surfaces were identified during the course of this survey. Probes were backfilled immediately following documentation. 5. Results Cultural Resources Identified within the APE: None. Project Conclusions Findings and Recommendations: This assessment was conducted to determine potential effects of this project on cultural resources;no previously unrecorded cultural resources were identified..Nor does this project contain the likelihood to affect cultural CRC Technical Memorandum#1608J-1 Cultural Resources Assessment for the Kronquist and Southerland Bulkhead Project,Allyn,Mason County,9 9 resources. Based on background research and field investigations, CRC recommends a determination of"No historic properties affected." In the event that any ground-disturbing or other construction activities result in the unanticipated discovery of archaeological resources,work should be halted in the immediate area, and contact made with county officials,the technical staff at DAHP, and tribal representatives. A protocol for unanticipated discoveries is provided in Attachment B. Work should be stopped until further investigation and appropriate consultation have concluded. In the unlikely event of the unanticipated discovery of human remains, work should be immediately halted in the area, the discovery covered and secured against further disturbance, and contact effected with law enforcement personnel, consistent with the provisions set forth in RCW 27.44.055 and RCW 68.60.055. No historic properties affected [x] Historic properties affected [] No adverse effect to historic properties [ ] Adverse effect to historic properties [ ] Attachments: Figures [x] Photographs [x] Other [x] Copies of project related correspondence between CRC and area tribes cultural resources staff. [x] Inadvertent Discovery Protocol. 6. Limitations of this Assessment No cultural resources study can wholly eliminate uncertainty regarding the potential for prehistoric sites,historic properties or traditional cultural properties to be associated with a project. The information presented in this report is based on professional opinions derived from our analysis and interpretation of available documents,records, literature, and information identified in this report, and on our field investigation and observations as described herein. Conclusions and recommendations presented apply to project conditions existing at the time of our study and those reasonably foreseeable. The data, conclusions, and interpretations in this report should not be construed as a warranty of subsurface conditions described in this report. They cannot necessarily apply to site changes of which CRC is not aware and has not had the opportunity to evaluate. 7. References Allyn Community Association n.d. Allyn Settled 1853. Electronic resource,http://allynwa.com/id38.htm, accessed June 2013. Ames,K. M. and Maschner,H. D. G. 1999 Peoples of the Northwest Coast: Their Archaeology and Prehistory. Thames&Hudson, London. 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T. ca.1920 Puget Sound Geography.Unpublished manuscript,Allen Library,University of Washington, Seattle. 2001 sda?da?gw el dibel legucid?acaciltalbixw Puget Sound Geography.Vi Hilbert,Jay Miller, and Zalmai Zahir, contributing editors. Lushootseed Press,Federal Way, Washington. CRC Technical Memorandum#1608J-1 Cultural Resources Assessment for the Kronquist and Southerland Bulkhead Project,Allyn, Mason Co P 9e 5 8. Figures and Tables j ttt ✓^ Project Site Rocky Poi Figure 1. Portion of USGS Vaughn,WA(1990)WA 7.5-minute quadrangle annotated with the approximate location of the proposed project. CRC Technical Memorandum#1608J-1 Cultural Resources Assessment for the Kronquist and Southerland Bulkhead Project,Allyn, Mason County,WA Page 16 • Figure 2.The red line indicates the location of the existing concrete bulkhead.The area of potential effect is outlined in orange.Equipment will be stationed on the bank above and not on the beach.The blue box indicates the septic drain field location.The white line indicates the likely equipment access route using the existing driveway and lawn area.Provided by Mason Conservation District. CRC Technical Memorandum#1608J-1 Cultural Resources Assessment for the Kronquist and Southerland Bulkhead Project,Allyn, Mason County,Page 17 _ a y w b t ,fit i 1 y Figure 3. Overview of the project location;view is to the southwest. 'Oa S r 1 � _ 44"' 4' ur• > Figure 4. Overview of the failing bulkhead in the foreground and the exposed bank face in the background in the southern portion of the project;view is to the northwest. CRC Technical Memorandum#1608J-1 Cultural Resources Assessment for the Kronquist and Southerland Bulkhead Project,Allyn, Mason County,WA Page 19 Table 1.Historic invento ro erties identified within one mile of the project location. Historic Function Potential Project Address Built Date Historic Register Status Effects 1344 Treasure Island Dr, Maritime 1956 Inventory-No None. Grapeview,WA determination made by SHPO. 5590 State Route 302 E, Domestic—Single- 1920 Inventory-No None. Belfair,WA 98528 family residence determination made by SHPO. 200 Rocky Point Ln, Domestic—Single- 1930 Inventory-No None. Belfair,WA 98528 family residence determination made by SHPO. 180 Rocky Point Ln E, Domestic—Single- 1920 Inventory-No None. Belfair,WA 98528 family residence determination made by SHPO. 80 Rocky Point Ln E, Domestic—Single- 1920 Inventory-No None. Belfair,WA family residence determination made by SHPO. 7700 E Grapeview Loop Domestic—Single- 1940 SHPO determined not None. Rd,Allyn,WA family residence eligible for historic registers. 7710 E Grapeview Loop Domestic—Single- 1960 SHPO determined not None. Rd,Allyn,WA 98524 family residence eligible for historic registers. 7730 E Grapeview Loop Domestic—Single- 1950 SHPO determined not None. Rd,Allyn,WA 98524 family residence eligible for historic registers. CRC Technical Memorandum#1608J-1 Cultural Resources Assessment for the Kronquist and Southerland Bulkhead Project, Allyn, Mason County,Page 18 + A Ar '0 t �,,• Figure 5.Overview of an exposed bank face in the northern potion of the project;view is to the west. �. /fir •'<� i � '' ► r._ SIP2• r 4P Figure 6. Satellite imagery annotated with the locations of the excavated probes(base map: Google Earth). CRC Technical Memorandum#1608J-1 Cultural Resources Assessment for the Kronquist and Southerland Bulkhead Project,Allyn, Mason County, WA Page 20