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DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
PO Box 47775 •Olympia, Washington 98504-7775 •(360)407-6300
711 for Washington Relay Service •Persons with a speech disability can call 877-833-6341
March 11, 2010
Mr.Allan Borden Your address
Mason County is in the
Department of Community Development
Planning Division Kitsap
PO Box 279 watershed
Shelton,WA 98584
Dear Mr. Borden:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the mitigated determination of nonsignificance for the
North Mason Fiber Company project(SEP2010-00005) located Northeast Logyard Road in Belfair as
proposed by Bob Dressel, Blue Star Properties LLC. The Department of Ecology(Ecology) reviewed the
environmental checklist and has the following comment(s):
AIR QUALITY: Qing Chen(360)407-6809
Best Management Practice for minimization of track out and windblown dust should be required in
applicable permitting.
WATER QUALITY: Roberta Woods(360)407-6269
Any discharge of sediment-laden runoff or other pollutants to waters of the state is in violation of
Chapter 90.48 RCW,Water Pollution Control,and WAC 173-201A,Water Quality Standards for
Surface Waters of the State of Washington, and is subject to enforcement action.
Erosion control measures must be in place prior to any clearing,grading, or construction. These
control measures must be effective to prevent stormwater runoff from carrying soil and other
pollutants into surface water or storm drains that lead to waters of the state. Sand,silt,clay
particles,and soil will damage aquatic habitat and are considered to be pollutants.
Cut and/or fill slopes should be designed to minimize erosion. Methods such as slope roughening,
terraces,or pipe slope drains may be used.
All temporary erosion control systems should be designed to contain the runoff from the developed
two year, 24-hour design storm without eroding.
Ecology's comments are based upon information provided by the lead agency. As such,they may not
constitute an exhaustive list of the various authorizations that must be obtained or legal requirements
that must be fulfilled in order to carry out the proposed action.
If you have any questions or would like to respond to these comments,please contact the appropriate
reviewing staff listed above.
Department of Ecology
Southwest Regional Office
(SM: 10-0950)
cc: Qing Chen,AQP
Roberta Woods,WQ
Bob Dressel, Blue Star Properties LLC(Proponent)
Dennis Hanberg,Apex Engineering(Agent)
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MITIGATED
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
(WAC 197-11-350)
SEP2010-00005
Description of Proposal: Clearing and Grading 874,714 cy fill and cut for the installation of
a regional storm drainage facility.
Proponent: BLUE STAR PROPERTIES L.L.0
Site Address (If Assigned):
Directions to Site: ST RT 3 in Belfair, left on Logyard Rd. to 431 address and
adjacent lands.
Parcel Number: 123211300010
Legal Description: SW NE WLY OF R.R. R/W EX
Lead Agency: Mason County
The Lead Agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant
adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required
under RCW 43.21 C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed
Environmental Checklist and other information on file with the Lead Agency. This information is
available to the public upon request. MITIGATED MEASURES ARE ATTACHED.
Please contact Allan Borden at ext. 365 with any questions. This DNS is issued under WAC
197-11-340(2). The Lead Agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date shown
below, when the determination is final. Comments must be submitted to Dept. of Community
Development, P.O. Box 279, Shelton WA 98584 by 3/11/2010. Appeal of this determination
must be filed within a 14-day period following this final determination date, per Mason County
Code Chapter 15.11 Appeals.
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CONDITIONS OF THIS DETERMINATION
1) A Stormwater Site Plan (SSP) (drainage and erosion control) prepared in January 2010
shall be implemented prior to the clearing, grading, or construction of any portion of the
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State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
WAC 197-11-960
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE CHECKLIST!
Purpose of Checklist:
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all
governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before
making decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all
proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment.
The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency
identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal,
if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required.
Instructions for Applicants:
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your
proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the
environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS.
Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best
description you can.
You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your
knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own
observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know
the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or
"does not apply." Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary
delays later.
Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and
landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems,
contact the Pierce County Planning and Land Services Department for assistance.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them
over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information
that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. Refer to the following
instructions to assist in completing this checklist.
THE ORIGINAL SIGNED CHECKLIST
MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Name of Proposed Project: North Mason Fiber Company
Applicant: Blue Star Properties L.L.0 Attn Bob Dressel
Address: N.E. 431 Logyard Road
City/State/Zip: Belfair WA Phone: 306-275-0228
Agent: Apex Engineering Attn: Dennis Hanberg
Address: 2601 South 35 Street Suite 200
City/State/Zip: Tacoma, WA Phone: 253-473-4494
Location of Project: N E Log Yard Road
Address:
Section: 21 Quarter: Township: 23 Range: 01
Tax Parcel Number(s):
Date Checklist Prepared: November 12, 2009
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Approval Winter 2010. Clearing and Grading Spring 2010.
2. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related
to or connected with this proposal? yes If yes, explain.
2. The clearing and grading of the site will likely enhance the opportunity for future
commercial uses per the B-1 Business Industrial zoning. No development other
than clearing and grading is planned at this time. At the time of any future
development additional reviews likely including another SEPA checklist will
occur. The proposed long term use of this property is for development of a
regional storm water quality and retention pond to serve portions of the Belfair
Sub Area Plan as the area develops into more intensified uses. The benefit of
this property to serve as that pond is the location and the excellent soils type and
infiltration abilities available here are not available in other areas of the Sub Area
Plan.
3. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or
will be prepared, directly related to this proposal.
Brad Big_gerstaff with GeoResources has performed an onsite geotechnical
review, providing infiltration rates suitable for the design of the onsite storm water
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4. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of
other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? None
Known
If yes, explain.
5. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if
known.
Land Modification Permit Approval, SEPA approval including ESA Listed
Salmonids Checklist, NPDES permit, Dam Safety permit, any other permits
required by Mason County.
6. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including proposed uses, size
of the project, and site characteristics.
6. The site is approximately 20 acres in size and includes parcel numbers
123211001000 and 123211300010. Access is from the adjoining parcel to the
East (123211001070) utilizing an existing railroad crossing. The clearing and
grading will allow for the development of a regional storm water quality and
retention pond to serve portions of the Belfair Sub Area Plan. As the project
matures there may be opportunities to use the replanted area of the project
adjacent to the ponds for some passive trails and recreation. The long term goal
would be the continued use of this pond as a regional public pond. That area not
taken up by the pond or ponds would be replanted and landscaped with drought
tolerant native vegetation. Opportunities for trails or passive recreation would be
explored and incorporated if feasible.
7. Location of proposal, and directions to the site. Give sufficient information for a
person to understand the precise location of your proposed project.
The project site is located west of NE Log Yard Road on the west side of the
railroad and on the east side of NE Katchmak Ln, generally north east of the
intersection of NE Katachmak and NE Garrick Ln.
From WA-16 W take the WA-3 S exit on the left toward Belfair/Shelton. From
WA-3 turn north onto NE log Yard Road which comes to a T intersection, turn
right to remain on NE Log Yard Rd, property is on the left immediately west of
North Mason Fiber on the west side or railroad.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1 . EARTH
a. General description of the site (circle one): flat,Eiling hilly, steep slopes,
mountainous, other:
Generally slopes to the SW.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
Approximately 15-20%
C. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example; clay, sand,
gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils,
specify them and note any prime farmland.
The site is classified per the NRCS Soil Survey of Mason County,
Washington the Belfair UGA stormwater manual figure 2-2 and per
GeoResources geotechnical consultation as Indianola loamy sand (lb), 5-
15%.
Per figure 2-3 and table 2-3 of the Belfair UGA manual the hydrologic soil
group for sub basin 160 is A which is described with "High infiltration rate:
low runoff: excessively drained".
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate
vicinity? No If so, describe.
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or
grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
It is anticipated that the site will require eight to nine hundred thousand
cubic yards of cut and fill material. Engineering plans will be reviewed and
approved by Mason County prior to any earthwork.
f. Could erosion occur because of clearing, construction, or use? If so,
generally describe.
Minimal erosion could occur but is highly unlikely due to the soil
classifications and design and erosion control precautions. Detailed
erosion control plans will be included with the construction documents.
g. What percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after
project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
No portion of the site is proposed to be covered with impervious surfaces.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the
earth, if any:
Erosion control measures and BMP's as required by Mason County
regulations will be incorporated into the proiect's erosion control and
development plans, providing protection of off-site properties.
Management of stormwater during construction will address such factors
as compaction slope treatment, drainage course maintenance and other
considerations. A permanent vegetative cover is to be established on
denuded areas at final grade if they are not otherwise permanently
stabilized.
2. AIR
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e.,
dust, automobile, odors, and industrial wood smoke) during construction
and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give
approximate quantities, if known.
Dust will come from clearing and grading of the site. Also, exhaust fumes will be
generated by construction equipment.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your
proposal? No. If so, generally describe.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air,
if any:
All construction equipment will be in proper working order and within
compliance of the State regulations regarding vehicle emissions. The site
will be watered and the streets will be cleaned, as necessary to be in
accordance with Mason County standards, to reduce dust emissions
during construction. Emission from personally owned motor vehicles is
regulated by the State. HVAC and similar residential equipment operate
under manufacturer's warranty within the applicable allowance for air
emissions, as regulated by other agencies.
3. WATER
Surface:
a. Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site
(including year-round and seasonal streams, salt water, lakes, ponds,
wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state
the stream or river into which it flows.
Yes. Manmade storm water ponds are located on the adjacent property to
the east. These ponds are part of an engineered system to control
stormwater on the parcel to the east and are maintained by the owner of
that parcel. The Belfair Stormwater Management Plan figure 2-5 labels
the nearest pond as POWHX (palustrine, open water, permanently
flooded, excavated).
b. Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet)
the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans
for this work.
Yes, the proposed ponds along the north west property line will be within
200 feet of one of the existing ponds.
C. Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in, or
removed from, surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site
that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material and/or the
disposal site.
None.
d. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give
general description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known.
No.
e. Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note floodplain
location on the site plan.
According to FIRM panel 5301150135C the property does not lie within
the 100 year floodplain.
f. Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface
waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of
discharge.
No.
Ground:
a. Will groundwater be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to
groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate
quantities of withdrawals or discharges, if known.
The pond, upon completion, will infiltrate treated storm water and help to
recharge area groundwater.
b. Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from
septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage;
industrial, containing the following chemicals; agricultural; etc.). Describe
the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number
of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or
humans the system(s) is/are expected to serve.
None.
Water Runoff (including storm water):
a. Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of
collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will
this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe.
Storm water will flow to the proposed ponds. The water is proposed to
infiltrate.
b. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? yes If so,
generally describe.
Yes, oils and greases from vehicles could enter ground or surface water. But all
measures per DOW Storm Design are being implemented into design.
Proposed measures to reduce or control surface water, groundwater, and
runoff impacts, if any:
Water quality control measures will be incorporated into the storm
drainage system design to reduce oils and grease in the surface water
4. PLANTS
a. Check types of vegetation found on the site and list specific species:
X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen;
other:
X evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine;
other:
X shrubs
X grass
pasture
crop or grain
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage;
other:
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil;
other:
other types of vegetation:
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
The site will be cleared and graded, removing vegetation.
C. List threatened or endangered plant species known to be on or near the
site.
None Known
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to
preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any:
Landscaping around the storm pond will be provided as necessary. A
permanent vegetative cover is to be established on denuded areas at final
grade if they are not otherwise permanently stabilized.
5. ANIMALS
a. Circle any birds or animals that have been observed on or near the site, or
that are known to be on or near the site:
Birds: hawk eron, eagle, songbirds- r.
Mammals: deer bear, elk, beaver, o e Field
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, she ish, other:
b. List any threatened or endangered animal species known to be on or near
the site.
None Known
C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Unknown
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
None
6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be
used to meet the completed project's energy needs?
None Proposed.
Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc.
N/A
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent
properties? No If so, generally describe.
C. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of
this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy
impacts, if any:
N/A
7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic
chemicals, risk of fire, explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, which could
occur because of this proposal? If so, describe.
No.
b. Describe special emergency services that might be required (for example,
chemical spills or explosions).
None.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if
any:
None.
d. Noise
1. What types of noise exist in the area, which may affect your project
(for example: traffic, construction, or production equipment)?
None.
2. What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated
with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example:
traffic, construction, or production equipment)? Indicate the hours
that noise would be generated by the site.
Noise associated with clearing and grading of the property will have
a short-term impact during regular working hours, 7 am — 7 pm
Monday- Saturday. Noise associated with maintaining the
stormwater system will be minimal.
3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
None.
8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Site: Vacant land zoned Business Industrial B-I
North: Vacant land zoned RR10
South:Single Family Residential home zoned R-4
East: Business Industrial B-I
West: Single Family Residential zoned R-4
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
No.
C. Describe any structures on the site.
None.
d. Will any structures be demolished? N/A If so, what?
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
B-1 Business Industrial
f. What is the comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Belfair Urban Growth Area
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of
the site?
N/A
h. Has any part of the site been classified an "environmentally sensitive"
area? No. If so, please specify.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed
project?
Maintaining the storm pond will provide minimal work, requiring only
maintenance and upkeep.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None.
I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing
and projected land uses and plans, if any:
Compliance with development regulations for Mason County.
9. HOUSING
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any?
None.
Indicate whether it would be high, middle, or low-income housing.
N/A
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated?
N/A
Indicate whether it would be high, middle, or low-income housing.
N/A
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
N/A
10. AESTHETICS
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including
antennas or chimneys?
N/A
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any..
Landscaping around proposed pond as necessary.
11. LIGHT AND GLARE
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day
would it mainly occur?
N/A
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard, interfere
with views, or affect wildlife?
N/A
C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
None
12. RECREATION
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the
immediate vicinity?
None
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If
so, describe.
No
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including
recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
None
13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, proposed for, or eligible for
listing in national, state, or local preservation registers on or next to the
site? No
If so, generally describe.
b. Generally describe any landmarks, or evidence of historical,
archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to
the site.
None Known
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
None
14. TRANSPORTATION
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe
proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
Access is from Log Yard Road NE and from the parcel to the East over an
existing railroad crossing.
b. Is the site currently served by public transit? No
If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? The
Belfair Valley Plaza approximately 4 miles South.
C. How many parking spaces would the complete project have?
N/A
How many would the project eliminate? N/A
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to
existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally
describe (indicate whether public or private).
No
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
No
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed
project? None, trips for maintenance will be too frequent.
If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur.
N/A
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None
15. PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for
example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools)? If so,
generally describe:
No.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services,
if any.
Payment of property taxes to Mason County.
16. UTILITIES
a. Identify existing utilities by name including: electricity, natural gas, water,
refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system; other:
N/A
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing
the service, and the general utility construction activities on the site or in
the immediate vicinity that might be needed.
N/A
SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand
that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Signature-
Date Submitted-
ESA LISTED SALMONIDS CHECKLIST
Applicant Information Project Information
Name Bko Star Properties L.L.C.;Arm Rob Dressel Name N.Mason Fiber Company Clearing and Grading
Phone (3W)2MM28 Location west of Log Yard Road NE:Belfair VGA
Description Clearing and grading of 20 acres zoned 94
This worksheet was designed to help project proponents, and government agencies, identify
when a project needs further analysis regarding adverse effects on ESA (Endangered Species
Act) listed sahnonids. Salmonids are salmon, trout and chars, e.g. bull trout. For our purposes,
"ESA Listed Salmonids" is defined as fish species listed as endangered, threatened or being
considered for listing.
If ESA listed species are present or ever were present in the water shed where your project will
be located; your project has the potential for affecting them, and you need to comply with the
ESA. The questions in this section will help determine if the ESA listings will impact your
project.
The Fish Program Manager at the appropriate Department of Fish and wildlife (DFW) regional office can provide
information for the following hvo questions.
l. Are ESA listed salmonids currently present in the watershed in which your project will be
located? YES 0✓ NO Please describe.
According to the WDFW Salmonscape interactive mapping program and a phone discussion on August 25,2008 with Thom Johnson of the
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Union River carries ESA listed salmon.Specifically Steethead,summer chum as well as category 2
fall Chinook.The ESU names for these species are Puget Sound Steethead,Puget sound Chinook and Hood canal summer chum.
2. Has there ever been an ESA listed salmonid stock present in this watershed?
YES NO Uncertain 0 Please describe.
Current presence of ESA listed species infers past presence although historic information was not available to determine if more ESA listed
species have ever been present in Union river.
If you answered "yes" to either of the above questions, you should complete the remainder
of this checklist.
April 2003
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PROJECT SPECIFICES: The questions in this section are specific to the project and
vicinity.
Sub basin#160 in the Beflair Stormwater Management Plan which is within WRIA 15.Please see the
1. Name of watershed: attached figure 2-1 lifted"existtng Drainage Basin Boundaries.
Union River is the nearest water body within the same basin as the property.Viola creek is
2. Name of nearest waterbody: geographically the nearest body of water
3. What is the distance from this project to the nearest body of water:
Union River is approx 5,000 Ft to the west;Viola creek is approx.2,000 Ft,to the South west Often a buffer between the project and a
stream can reduce the chance of a negati-ve impact to fish.
4. What is the current land use between the project and the potentially affected water body
(parking lots,farmland,etc.)?
Rail road tracks, and Single Family Residential SF-4 between the site and Viola creek.The same is present
between the site and Union River with the addition of Medium Density Residential SF-5.
5. Is the project above a:
* natural permanent barrier(waterfall) YES NO "1
* natural temporary barrier(beaver pond) YES NO 0
* man-made barrier (culvert, dam) YES = NO
* other (explain):
The man-made barrier is an existing culvert on Viola Creek as shown of Figure 3-1 of the Belfair Stormwater Management Plan.
6. If yes, are there any resident salmonid populations above the blockage?
YES NO Don't know F-=
7. What percent of the project will be impervious surface (including pavement& roof area)?
No impervious surfaces are proposed with the grading and clearing application.
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FISH MIGRATION: The following questions will help determine if this project could
interfere with migration of adult and juvenile fish.
Both Increases and decreases in water flows can affect fish udgration.
1. Does the project require the withdrawal of:
a. Surface water? YES NO 0✓
Amount
Name of surface water body _
b. Ground water? YES NO 17-7-71
Amount
From where
Depth of well
2. Will any water be rerouted: YES NO
If yes,will this require a channel chargge?
The grading will ensure that on Site stormwater is directed toward Vie proposed ponds.This will re-route some on site water to a different location on site and
will riot require a channel c arige.
3. Will there be retention or detention ponds? YES NO
If yes, will this be an infiltration pond or a surface discharge to either a municipal storm
water system or a surface water body?
The pond is proposed to infiltrate.
II
If to a surface water discharge, please give the name of the waterbody.
N/A
4. Will this project require the building of new roads? YES NO L�
Increased road mileage may affect the timing of water reaching a stream and may impact fish habitat.
5. Are culverts proposed as art of this project? YES NO 0
P P P P J
b. Will ra toP P oag hY changes affect the duration/direction of runoff flows?
YES Q NO If yes, describe the changes.
The proposed stormwater system will manage the majority of the stormwater on site with the use
of an infiltration pond.
7. Will the project involve any reduction of the floodway or floodplain by filling or other
partial blockage of flows? YES NO If yes, how will the loss of flood
storage be mitigated by your project?
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WATER QUALITY: The following questions will help determine if this project could
Adversely impact water quality. Such impacts can cause problems for listed species.
%A'ater quality can be made worse by runoff from imper%ious surfaces,altering water temperature,discharging
contaminants,etc.
1. Do you know of any problems with water quality, in any of the streams, within this
watershed? YES = NO If yes, describe.
The Department of Ecology completed a detailed implementation plan titled"Union River Fecal Coliform Water Cleanup",in
2003. Study Implementation Status is listed online as completed.
Study Purpose is listed online as the following;"The Kitsap County Health District conducted water quality monitoring in the
Union River Watershed to identify and correct sources of fecal coliform bacteria contamination from falling on-site septic
systems and animal waste management.The project also included a public information education program for on-site septic
operation and maintenance and adequate animal waste management practices".
The project site is south of Kitsap County,in Mason County,downstream from the historic contamination area.
2. Will your project either reduce or increase shade along or over a waterbody?
YES NO 0
Removal of shading vegetation or the building of structures such as docks or floats often results in a change in shade.
3. Will the project increase nutrient loading or have the potential to increase nutrient
loading or contaminants (fertilizers, other waste discharges, or runoff) to the waterbody?
YES NO ✓�
4. Will turbidity be increased because of construction of the project or during operation of
the project? YES NO ✓=
In-water or near water work will often increase turbidity.
5. Will your project require long term maintenance, i.e. bridge cleaning, highway salting,
and chemical sprays for vegetation management, clearing of parking lots?
YES NO If yes, please describe.
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VEGETATION: The following questions are designed to determine if the project will
affect riparian vegetation,thereby, adversely impacting salmon.
1. Will the project involve the removal of any vegetation from the stream banks:
YES NO FT
If yes, please describe the existing conditions, and the amount and type of vegetation to be
removed.
2. If any vegetation is removed, do you plan to re-plant? N/A
YES NO If yes, what types of plants will you use?
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