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Home My WebLink AboutHMP for MEP2016-00054 - HMP Habitat Managment Plan - 7/30/2016 a Do S Ttie Gtletland Corps - Wetland DOineation • liahitat Management I'lam - Riparian Restoration • Mitigation • Biological E{valuation PARCEL 12216-24-00000 HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN East State Route 302 Belfair, Washington Prepared for: Cedarland Forest Resources LLC N) Boy 2264 Gig IIa rho r, Wa 98335 Prepared by: Ifeather bane and Lee Bond Juh 2016 PO Box 2854,Belfair,WA 98528 cell:3W62o-o6t8,Office:36o-372-242t e-mail:wet landcorps@a hotmaiLcom The Gtletland Corps Woland Drlincation • Habitat Managemcnt Plans • Riparian Restoration • Mitigation • Biological L%aluation PARCEL 12216-24-00000 HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................1 2.0 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION ...............................................................................................1 3.0 APPLICABLE SETBACKS..................................................................................................2 4.0 DESCRIPTION OF HABITAT AND SPECIES.................................................................2 5.0 ANALYSIS OF EFFECTS....................................................................................................3 6.0 BUFFER ENHAN('EMEN*I*.................................................................................................5 7.0 MONITORING.......................................................................................................................7 8.0 SUMMARY.............................................................................................................................7 Figures Figure 1. Site Vicinity Map Figure 2. Site Plan Figure 3. National Wetland Inventory Map Figure 4. Mason County Soil Survey Map Figure 5. Department of Natural Resources Water Rescntrce Map PO Box 2854,Belfair,WA 98528 cell:36o-62o-o6t8,office:360-372.2421 e-mail:wetlandcorps@hotmail.com AA%V The Uletland Corps ! Wetland Dchneation • Habitat Managernent Plans • Riparian Restoration • Mitigation • Biological EN'aluation .Jul) 2016 Page 1 PARCEL 12216-24410000 HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN Belfair, Washington 1.0 PROJECT DESC:RHYFION The details of a Habitat Management Plan li)r the completed installation of an access road within a type F stream buffer are addressed in this report. The property is located off of East State Route 302, Belfair, Mason County, Washington. The property is found in Section 16 of Township 22 North, Range 1 West (See Figure 1. Site Vicinity Map). The parcel occupies 4.9 seers and has recently been logged under a Department of Natural Resources Forest Practice Permit. The type F stream runs from northeast to southwest through the property. Type F streams in Mason County require a buffer of 150-feet with an additional 15-foot building setback; this buffer occupies the only portion of the property that would have been suitable for the completed access road. The road has been constructed 15-feet from the stream at the nearest point. This is the !'arthest distance from the stream that is feasible given the steep topography adjacent to SR 302. Mitigation has been completed in the form to reforestation of the property, which was necessary to satisfy the DNR permit requirements. The objectives of this HMP are as follows: • To evaluate the potential adverse effects to critical area functions as well as fish and wildlife habitat resulting from the completed project. limphasis is placed on the possible loss of habitat for any listed species found to be residing in the vicinity of the parcel. • To verify that the completed mitigation measures are sufficient to restore and maintain the remaining portion of the 150' buffer. 2.0 PROPERTN' DESCRIPTION The parcel is located to the cast side of State Route 302 in Belfair. is bordered to the north by a residential parcel and to the south and cast by a larger forested ownerships. The completed road accesses an elevated flat portion of the property outside the stream buffer. The type F stream originates to the northeast of the property and meanders through a forested ravine within the central portion of the site. According to WAC 16.222.031, the stream contains fishbearing habitat because the average width of the channel is greater than 2-feet, and the stream is located along a gradient of less than 16 percent. The stream is also mapped as a fishbearing stream by the DNR Water Resources Map(See Figure 5. WA DNR Water Resource Map). The stream is a tributary to Case Inlet. PO Box 2854,Belfair,WA 98528 cell:36o-62o-o6t8,Office:360-372-2421 email:wetlandcorps@hotmail.com Parcel 12216-24-00000}IMP July 2016 Page 2 2.01 Review of Existing Information Preliminary information was gathered on the project site prior to the field review. General information sources included: 1974 United States Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS) National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps (See Figure 3. NWI Map), the Soil Survey of Mason County Area, Washington (USDA, 1951) (See Figure 4. Mason County Soil Survey Map), and Mason County's critical areas regulations. 3.0 APPLICABLE SETBACKS The parcel is within the jurisdiction of Mason County. Ordinance 17.01.010 identifies Fish and %Vildlife Habitat Conservation Areas adopted by Mason County. 7 he applicable setback for this project is as follows: Habitat:Lypc Buffer Building Setback from Buffer Type F Stream 150, 15' 4.0 DESCRIPTION OF HABITAT AND SPECIES 4.1 Puget Sound Chinook(Oncorhynchus tsltaxytsha)-Threatened Listed as threatened since March 24, 1999 adult Puget Sound Chinook spawn in several rivers and streams flowing into Puget Sound. Suitable habitat is not present within this stream due to the limited size and lack of sufficient flow during the spawning period. Therefore,no impacts to Puget Sound Chinook or associated habitat arc likely. No impacts to aquatic habitat are expected to have occurred with the completed project. 4.2 Bull Trout(Salrelinus malma)-Threatened Hull trout typically inhabit very cold, clear headwater streams at high elevations that are supported by snowmelt. For spawning and early rearing, bull trout require loose, clear gravel, relatively free of fine sediments. No bull trout have been documented within the type F stream. No impacts to bull trout are expected to have resulted from this project. 4.3 Puget Sound Steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss)-Threatened Listed as Threatened since May 2007, Puget Sound Stealhead spawn in several streams throughout Puget Sound. Spawning usually occurs in moderate to steep gradient sections of streams, usually in heads of riffles or the tails ofpools where hydraulic conditions are conducive to intragravel flow. Side channels and the anterior portions of islands are also used. Spawn timing for summer steelhead runs typically ranges from mid May through October while winter run steelhead are present from December through May. Adequate cover from predation, water PO Box 2854,Belfair,WA 98528 cell:36o-620-o6i8,Office:360-372-2421 e-mail:wetiandcorps@hotmaii.com Parcel 1 22 1 6-24-00000 HMP July 2016 Page 3 temperature, and spawning gravel are important factors for instream habitat, while little is currently known about specific marine habitat requirements. ne Type F stream does support suitable steelhead habitat. The completed mitigation is intended to protect water quality and maintain the riparian corridor, thus protecting the overall health of the stream and wildlife utilization of the site.The completed project will not adversely impact the type F stream. No impacts to Puget Sound Steelhead are likely to have resulted from this project. 4.4 Marbled Murrelet(Bracbyramphas marmoratus)-Threatened Marbled Murrelets are typically associated with coastal habitats and nest in old-growth forests. Murrelets may fly as far as 50 miles inland to nest, however the average distance is roughly S- miles from nest to sea. It is only during the summer breeding months that they are commonly found inland. During non-nesting seasons they live at sea. Murrelets require tall mossy trees in coniferous old growth forests with cavities on thick branches where they can construct a cup nest 2040 meters above the forest floor. Murrcletts have been documented laying eggs on rocky ground habitats only when a sufficient forest is unavailable. There are no documented nesting sites surrounding the project site. No potential nesting trees are within the project area. This project will have no adverse impact on Marbled Murrelet given there are no documented nesting sites or nesting trees in the vicinity of the project area. 4.6 Northern Spotted Owl(Strix occidentalls caurina)-Threatened Spotted owls require a large amount of land for their nesting and hunting grounds; pairs may occupy up to 58 sq. km. They are territorial and do not migrate, but they may shift their ranges slightly in response to seasonal changes Suitable spotted owl habitat includes trees relatively large in diameter, multi-layered forest canopy with a moderate to high canopy closure in overstory, midstory,and understory, large,tall, live trees with cavities, broken tops, mistletoe, or platforms of branches capable of holding accumulated organic matter suitable for use as a nest. Dead standing trees and fallen decayed trees supporting abundant populations of prey species are critical to spotted owl populations. Currently there are no spotted owl nesting sites documented in proximity to the project site. As spotted owls are currently not present,and the project does not require further removal of any forested components, no impacts to spotted owl or their habitat are expected to have resulted from the proposed project. Completed mitigation is expected to maintain vegetative abundance and diversity within the stream buffer, which could eventually be utilized by Northern Spotted Owl. 5.0 ANALYSIS OF EFFECTS The project entailed constructing the road within the stream buffer 15 feet from the stream at the nearest point. This is the only suitable location given the size and topography constraints of the PO Box 2854,Belfair,WA 98528 ceil:36o-62o-oW,Office:360-372-2421 e-mail:wettandcorps@hotmall.com Parcel 12216-24-00000 1 I M P Juh 2016 Page 4 property. The remaining stream corridor within the property consists of a 58 foot forested strip on each side of the stream. With the exception of the road location the entire 150 foot buffer has been replanted with Douglas fir. 5.1 Designated Critical Habitat for Salmonids According to NOAA Fisheries Northwest Region Critical Habitat Designations for West Coast Salmon and Steelhead in Washington - August 2005, Designated Critical Habitat for Salmonids is not within the vicinity of the parcel. 'Therefore, none of the completed actions are likely to have destroyed or adversely modified designated critical habitat. Actions described in this plan are not expected to jeopardize the continued existence of any listed species. 53 Noise Pollution A slight increase in noise from construction activities likely occurred during construction hours. No nesting sites are located within the radii of concern that would have been impacted by noise associated with the establishment of the road. 5.4 Temporary Increase in Sediment and Turbidity during Construction The proposed work had the potential to temporarily increase turbidity and suspended sediment within the project area. Best Management Practices were implemented to minimize the adverse effects to sediment supply and turbidity during construction of the road. 5.5 Light and Clare 7'hc prujcct did not result in an increase in light and glare. PO Box 2854,Belfair,WA 98528 cell:360•620-o618,Office:360.372.2421 e-mail:wetlandcorps@hotmail.com Parcel 12216-24-00000 NMP July 2016 Page 5 6.0 BUFFER F,NHANCF NIEN'1Xbepi fe Rev VVx ��5- This project entails reducing the -fcx)t - am buffer to accommodate the proposed construction. The existing home s -iated with the structure will be removed and taken off site. Following the buil250-foot long, 10-foot wide, strip of the stream buffer currently occupied by lawe pl fed with native trees and shrubs. This area will be identified as the Restorati stream ufter will then be monitored for presence of invasive species,and the succef the new getation. 6.1 Planting In addition to the already planted trees, it is recommended that native shrubs be installed to provide a diverse, multi-layer vegetative community within the portion of the 150 stream buffer that is outside of the road location. The restoration of a moderately dense forest and shrub community within this portion of the stream buffer will improve wildlife utilization and riparian function of the site. The following is a list of suggested species to be used for replanting within the buffer. The species have been chosen based on their presence within surrounding undisturbed forested areas. tolerance to moist conditions, and light requirements. It is recommended that potted plants be used as opposed to bare root seedlings. Comments associated with each species from the Species Selection Guide from the Sound Native Plants website (www.soundnativeplants.com) are provided. Shrubs Pacific ninebark(Physocarpus capitatus) 1-gallon Versatile Snowberry(Symphoricarpos albus) I-gallon Very versatile Thimbleberry(Rubus parviflorus) 1-gallon Versatile Vine maple(Acer circinalum) I-gallon Slower growing,a survivor Ocean spray(Holodiscus discolor) 1-gallon Versatile Oregon grape (Mahonia nervosa) Versatile salal (Gaultheria shallon) Versatile evergreen huckleberry(Vaccinium ovalum) Versatile 6.2 Native Planting Guidelines It is recommended that plantings be installed within the buffer to achieve the following densities. A minimum of five shrub species from the above list arc recommended. PO Box 2854,Belfair,WA 98528 cell:36o-62o-o618,Office:36o-372-24zr e-mail:wetlandcorps@a hotmaii.com Cedariand Forest Resources December 28, 2016 RE: Parcel 12216-24-00000 Habitat Management Plan Dear Michael MacSems, Per your request, this letter is to inform you of the inaccuracy in Section 6 of the TWC's Habitat Management Plan. The Wetland Corps author, Lee Boad, has been unable to correct it. This project entails mitigating for impacts to the required 150' F-stream buffer in order to accommodate a driveway that is built over a pre- existing, but over grown, old logging road grade. The driveway is 218' long and approximately 15' wide representing a total impact of 3270 square feet. The planting plan will mitigate for the buffer intrusion. The plantings will be monitored for a period of three years (with annual reports to the County) for the presence of invasive species and the success or failure of the new vegetation. Please contact me should you have any questions or need any further information. Best Regards, Joe Cedarland P.O. Box 2264 Gig Harbor, WA 98335 www.cedarlandforestresources.com Parcel 12216-24-00000 I 1 M P July 2016 Page 6 shrubs-S' on center This density will provide a moderately dense, structurally diverse plant community within the buffer. It is recommended that installation be done as clusters of three shrubs, on approximate 10-foot centers. Any volunteer or existing native vegetation can be counted towards target densities. To fulfill the above mentioned planting density recommendation. Typically, planting should occur during winter dormancy. The optimum time for planting is during February and March, however, the need to complete the project in a timely manner may call for planting to occur outside optimum time periods. No machinery earthwork will be necessary to implement this portion of the mitigation; planting holes for specified vegetation installation will be hand dug. No additional clearing or grading should be necessary for site enhancement. All installed vegetation shall be marked with colored flagging to facilitate monitoring inspections. The monitoring program is outlined in Section 7.0 to insure project effectiveness. 6.3 Best Management Practices Given the location of the stream and existing topography. Recommended Best Management Practices for any future development or construction on this property are as follows: • Perform any aexcavation and site preparation work during dry weather. • Install silt fencing between the work area and the stream to prevent erosion and siltation of waters(See diagram below). • Minimize amount of erodible soils at any given time to the maximum extent feasible. • Check all equipment daily for leaks. Refueling and lubrication of equipment should occur off site. Do not store any fuel,lubricants,chemicals,or hazardous substances outside overnight within the project area. • Do not apply any chemicals when there is a possibility of rain. • Comply with all permits and requirements of governing authority. PO Box 2854,Belfair,WA 98528 ce11:360 62o oW,Office:360 372-2421 e-mail:wetlandcorps@hotmaii.com Parcel i 2216-2d-00000 I IMP Jul- 2016 Page 7 •'feCn G0MStRLC11QM STEEL rl ,t rENCE ft11� nov .r we tesroin f� •rt ru` O"m Ai+enr reoa f L MW -ASW peko C Kr f srfa Ros 8 WJk T "J. )"F Recommended Silt Fencing 7.0 MONITORING Monitoring of the site will begin the first fall following planting and maintained on a seasonal basis. The information gathered will provide the following: 1) condition of plant species within the stream buffer; 2) the use of the site by wildlife species; 3) any disturbance caused by the project and its effect on the protected zone and associated aquatic habitat; 4) any occurrence of exotic species within the buffer; 5) any corrective measures that may be deemed necessary to provide desired conditions. This monitoring will be in effect for the duration of f' years. The '3 information gathered %%ill he provided in an annual report and submitted to the Diiector of Mason County Department of Community Development. 8.0 SUMMARY This report addresses the completed access driveway within a type F stream buffer. The existing road is located 15-feet from the stream at the nearest point. The stream meets criteria for a Type F stream requiring a i50-foot buffer with additional 15-foot building setback. This buffer has been replanted with overstory species while a plan has been established to restore a diverse understory. This will maintain the function and value of the MCRO required 150-foot stream buffer while maintaining the necessary access road. PO Box 2854,Belfair,WA 98528 cell:36o-6zo-o6i8,Office:360-372-2421 e-mail:wettandcorps@hotmaii.com Parcel 12216-24-OOOM[IMP 1uhv 2016 Page 8 Best Management Practices have been identified to avoid, minimize, and mitigate for impacts associated with future development of the property. No impacts to water quality or stream habitat arc likely to have occured. We trust this information is sufficient for your needs at this time. Thank you for choosing The Wetland Corps as your environmental consultant. If you have any questions feel free to call. Respectfully submitted. Lee Senior Ecologist ?A /0—r Heather Lane Staff Wetland&Natural Resource Specialist PO Box 2854,Belfair,WA 98528 cell:36o-62o-o6i8,Office:360-372-2421 a mail:wettandcorps@hotmail.com REFERENCES Audobon Watchl.ist. http;/audobon2.org/webapplwatchlist/%,iewSpecies. Knutson. K.1..,and V.L.. Naef, 1997. Management reconunendations for Washington's priority habitats: riparian. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Olympia. 181 Pp. Native Plants for Kitsap County. lipwllccwT.pub3.co.kitsan.wa.us/pw/sw-/Native Policy of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Western Washington Treaty Tribes Concerning Wild Salmonids. Adopted by Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission.1997. Washington State Department of Ecology;William Symington Lake i labitat Analysis. 1999. 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