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o A,o N DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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N Y o~ P 0 Box 279, Shelton, WA 98584
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(360)427-9670
Site Inspection
January 27, 2005
TERRY GREGG
3660 HARBROOKE RD
MEDFORD OR 97504
Case No.: SP12004-00356
Parcel No.: 320245100909
Project Description: Inspection of 7.6 acre parcel for future home and barn site
development.
Dear Applicant:
Pursuant to your application, a site pre-inspection (SPI)was performed on your property. Below you
will find comments made regarding the proposed development and its critical values.
In some cases, setbacks for development from shorelines, steep slopes, streams, and wetlands must
be included in your specific proposal; these setbacks are included as part of the comments listed
below.
This information is based on County and State regulations as they exist to date. These regulations
may change and may affect the requirements for development of the subject property.
Please contact me at(360) 427-9670, ext. 294 if you have questions.
Sincerely,
Charles Mead McCov III
Land Use Planner
Mason County Planning Department
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Comments: Site pre-inspection (SPI) for Terry Gregg:
The purpose of the SPI was to evaluate development options at
425 Morgan Road. The parcel is estimated to be 7.6 acres. The
issues discussed were the placement of a home and small barn
on the property. Other matters included access through the
property utilizing an existing, unimproved, logging road that
passes over a culvert placed in a Type III steam.
Several critical areas issues affect the parcel: 1) a Type III stream
passes through the property, 2) the property borders the shoreline
of Hammersley Inlet and 3) steep slopes in excess of 40%
gradient are found along portions of the stream and the shoreline.
The shoreline buffer for new construction requires a setback of
100 feet from the ordinary high water mark. The conservation
buffer requirement for Type III streams is 150 feet with an
additional 15-foot building setback.
Due to slopes in excess of 40% adjacent to, or within 300 feet of
the proposed project/site a Geotechnical Report is needed to
address slope stability and the other requirements of the enclosed
landslide hazard chapter, 17.01.100 section E. 5. The report must
state that the hazards of the landslide area can be overcome in
such a manner as to prevent harm to property and public health
and safety, and must also assure the project will cause no
significant environmental impact. A copy of the Landslide Hazard
Areas chapter is enclosed for your review.
Please review your Geotechnical Report prior to submission to
ensure that it contains the information required in section E. 5.of
the enclosed ordinance. Missing information will likely result in
delays in the application review process. If any
grading/excavation is proposed in or near slopes a grading plan
will be needed to show any proposed topographical changes,
cuts, retaining walls etc.
A proposed expansion of the stream crossing was discussed on
site to allow for access to both sides of the property from Morgan
Road. Per the Mason County Resource Ordinance 17.01.110
(Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (FWHCA)) under
Section G. 2.a., titled: Stream Crossings, it states that "All stream
crossings should be discouraged and alternatives should be
explored." However, because there is an existing stream crossing
on the property it is likely that pursuant to the application for and
issuance of a Mason Environmental Permit the County would
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allow for the removal and replacement of the existing culvert with
a bridge or arch/bottomless culvert structural design. See Section
17.01.110.G.2.a.i. of the FWHCA chapter for details. It will also
be necessary to obtain a Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) from
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) before
working within the stream channel. The contact for WDFW is
Gloria Rogers at 360/495.3068 for information concerning the
HPA process. A copy of the FWCA chapter is enclosed for your
review.
The zoning is Rural Residential 5 and the shoreline is designated
as Urban. Standard building setbacks for this zoning are a
25-foot front yard setback, and 20-foot side and rear yard
setback. These setbacks are measured from portions of
structures above grade, such as roof overhangs, and other
appurtenances/structures, including heat pumps etc.
If you have any questions please contact me.
Thank you.
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