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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEP2008-00012 Repair Bridge, Storm Damage - SEP Determinations - 2/18/2008 PSoN-STATFO MASON COUNTY 4 r"0 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT "s u Planning Division o �? P O Box 279, Shelton, WA 98584 of �,o~ (360)427-9670 1864 MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (WAC 197-11-350) SEP2008-00012 Description of Proposal: REPAIR BRIDGE/ STORM DAMMAGE Proponent: MARTHA V HILLIUS Site Address (if Assigned): 1543 NE OLD BELFAIR HWY BELFAIR Directions to Site: From the stop sign at North Shore Road, Go North on Old Belfair Highway for 1.5 miles. Site is on the West (left side) of Old Belfair Hwy Parcel Number: 123201201020 Legal Description: TR 2 OF N1/2 NW1/4 NE1/4 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 James Scholz at ext. 294 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 2/18/2008. 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. Authorized Local Government Official Date MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (WAC 197-11-350) SEP2008-00012 CONDITIONS OF THIS DETERMINATION 1) Residential developers and individuals shall be required to control erosion during construction. Removal of vegetation should be minimized and any areas disturbed should be restored to prevent erosion and other environmental impacts.X 2) Debris or deleterious material resulting from construction shall be removed from the beach area and project site and shall not be allowed to enter waters of the State. X 3) Water quality is not to be degraded to the detriment of the aquatic environment as a result of this project. X STAT � _ U x r E�- �"^R STATE OF WASHINGTON �;�;(;[) _ PLA(V�iiNG DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY PO Box 47775 • Olympia, Washington 98504-7775 • (360) 407-6300 February 15,2008 Mr.James Scholz Your address Mason County is in the Department of Community Development Kiksa Planning Division � >, watershed PO Box 279 Shelton,WA 98584 Dear Mr. Scholz: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the mitigated determination of nonsignificance for the Hillius Repair Bridge& Storm Damaged project(SEP2008-00012)located at 1543 Northeast Old Belfair Highway in Belfair as proposed by Pearson and Martha Hillius. The Department of Ecology(Ecology) reviewed the environmental checklist and has the following comment(s): SHORELANDS&WETLANDS: Sarah Lukas(360)407-7459 The proposed bridge maintenance identifies in-water work. The placement of coffer dams and fill in the form of concrete and or riprap is a regulated activity by both the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers as well as Ecology. The proposed activity will require further permitting form both of the above agencies. I recommend the applicant submit a Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application(JARPA) along with site plans illustrating the placement of structures and fill to both agencies. The JARPA and supporting documentation should be submitted to the following: Department of Ecology, Seattle District Corps of Engineers Southwest Regional Office CENWS-OD-RG Attn: Federal Permit Manager PO Box 3755 PO Box 47775 Seattle,WA 98124-3755 Olympia,WA 98504-7775 Ecology's comments are based upon information provided by the lead agency. As such,they do 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: 08-0732) cc: Sarah Lukas, SEA Pearson and Martha Hillius(Applicant) i�� FEB-15-2008 FRI 11 :26 AM DOE SW REGIONAL OFFICE FAX NO. 360 407 6305 P. 02 STAT; a w v STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY PO Box 47775 • Olympia, Washington 98504-7775• (360) 407-6300 February 15, 2008 Mr.James Scholz Your address Mason County is in the Department of Community Development _ Kit sap Planning Division - watershed PO Box 279 _ Shelton, WA 98584 Dear Mr. Scholz: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the mitigated determination of nonsignificance for the Hillius Repair Bridge& Storm Damaged project(SEP2008-00012) located at 1543 Northeast Old Belfair Highway in Belfair as proposed by Pearson and Martha Hillius. The Department of Ecology(Ecology) reviewed the environmental checklist and has the following comment(s): SHORELANDS& WETLANDS: Sarah Lukas(360) 407-7459 The proposed bridge maintenance identifies in-water work. The placement of coffer dams and fill in the form of concrete and or riprap is a regulated activity by both the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers as well as Ecology. The proposed activity will require further permitting form both of the above agencies. 1 recommend the applicant submit a Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application(JARPA) along with site plans illustrating the placement of structures and fill to both agencies. The JARPA and supporting documentation should be submitted to the following: Department of Ecology, Seattle District Corps of Engineers Southwest Regional Office CENWS-OD-RG Attn: Federal Permit Manager PO Box 3755 PO Box 47775 Seattle, WA 98124-3755 Olympia, WA 98504-7775 Ecology's comments are based upon information provided by the lead agency. As such,they do 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: 08-0732) cc: Sarah Lukas, SEA Pearson and Martha Hillius(Applicant) MASON COUNTY DCD Sent SEPA.200q — I -,� to(check all that apply)on 1:3111*"Skokomish Tribal Nation n WA Department of Ecology Natural Resources Dept. Environmental Review Section ATTN: Marty Ereth PO BOX 47703 N 541 Tribal Center Rd. Olympia,WA 98504-7703 Shelton,WA 98584 MQuinault Indian Nation EZy.S.Army Corps of Engineers ATTN: Mark Mobbs SEPA Reviewer PO Box 189 PO Box C-3755 Tahola,WA 98587 Seattle,WA 98124 Squaxin Tribal Nation WA Dept.of Fish and Wildlite Natural Resources Dept. ATTN: Margie Schirato(saltwater) 2952 SE Old Olympic Highway 2391 W Deegan Rd. Shelton,WA 98584 Shelton,WA 98584 The Confederated Tribe of the Chehalis ©i WA Dept.of Fish&Wildlife ATTN: SEPA Reviewer ATTN:Gloria Rogers(freshwater) 420 Howanut Rd. PO Box 695 Oakville,WA 98568 Elma,WA 98541 ®/Shannon Soto WA Dept.of Transportation WA DNR,South Puget Sound Region Alana Hess, Development Review Engineer 950 Farman Avenue North P.O. Box 47440 Enumclaw,WA 98022-9282 Olympia,WA 98504-7440 Elizabeth Ellis r7 City of Shelton WA DNR,Aquatic Resources 525 West Cota St. PO BOX 47027 Shelton,WA 98584 Olympia,WA 98504-7027 Office of Archeaology& Historic Preservation �---19-0yd Powers ATTN:Stephanie Kramer WA DNR,SEPA Center P.O. Box 48343 PO BOX 47015 Olympia,WA98504-8343 Olympia,WA 98504-7015 School District: Olympic Region Clean Air Agency 2940-B Limited Ln. NW Mason Cty Public Works ATTN: Olympia,WA 98502 Mason Cty Env. Health ATTN: Mason County Transit PO Box 1880 Agent: Shelton,WA 98584 Applicant: �e � s At. 160��tA u� 75r=PC--;o Single Family $340 RECE �'E� MASON COUNTY Non-Single Family 0-9.99 Acres$560 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 10to20 Acres $67 Acres S840 JAN 2 4 2008 EIS(DS)$2,245+62lhr Purpdft9tRee�61b�4TY, The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.21 C 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.our ' Governmental agencies use this checklist to de termine whether the environmental impacts y 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, the governmental agencies can assist you. 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. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. Use of Checklist for Non-project Proposals: Complete this checklist for non-project proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply". IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIONS (part D). There is a fee required, for the processing of the checklist, see above for the appropriate fee. Please make your check payable to "Mason County Treasurer". For non-project actions, the references in the checklist to the works "project", "applicant", and "property or site" should be read as "proposal", "proposer", and "affected geographic area", respectively. MASON CO. ENVIROMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: H'1-1Z1ze15;- 04Ile 2. Name of applicant: 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: f l �v�3�x /.;Z yd 4. Date checklist prepared: 5. Agency requesting checklist: ell 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): 7. Do you have any plans for future expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal: If yes, explain. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. e? 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. 11. Give a brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size ' of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) 12. What is the location of the proposal? Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans sub itted with any permit applications related to this checklist. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS: 1. EARTH: a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat rolling, illy, steep slopes, mountainous, other b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? C. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand rave peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them an ote any prime farmland. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity: If so, describe. 11 � Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 2 C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: 3 WATER: a. Surface: 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. zjz' 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. �5' G' 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. r) Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 4 e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. k4'pz' C.�L� �� o f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use: If so, generally describe. W 6 g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project constructions (for example, asphalt or buildings)? 'Do Wo+ )61L4� -. S-z-e " — h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: 2. AIR: a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e. dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities, if known. 1V0 fv-C-� b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. 4 , d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: 4. PLANTS: a. Check or circle types of vegetatio and on the site: deciduous tree: aid ple, aspen, they !/ evergreen tree: fir, ce ar pine, other shrubs grass pasture crop or grain t-�et soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other 1i-Water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. A/C /z/ d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 6 �5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. JU b. Ground: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known. / UL-) 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example; domestic sewage, industrial, containing the following chemicals..., agricultural, etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. C. Water runoff (including storm water): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this flow into other waters? If so, describe. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters: If so, generally describe. l� 7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. 121 Ll�l n 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: b. Noise. 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hour's noise would come from the site. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE: a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? O Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 8 L 5. ANIMALS a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other Mammals: deer, be beaver, other Fish: bass, salmon, rout, herring, shellfish, other b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. It)Lo /ve- C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. A) o d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: 6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES: a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural as, oil, wood stove, solar)) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. ------------------------- b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties: 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: b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. C. Describe any structures on-the site. �u d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? -711 AAZ4-e� f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? g. If applicable, what is the current Shoreline Master Program designation of the site? h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. i. Approximately how many people would reside orwork in the completed project? j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? 11VB /Z/ _Ie— k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: � 9. HOUSING: a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. A) C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: 10. AESTHETICS: a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 10 11 . LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal: d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: 12. RECREATION: a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. /IZi2 C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION: a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence o istoric, archaeo ogica , scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: 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. b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the existing street system? Show on site plans, if any �))6 C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? 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). Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 12 e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. fi v f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project: If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. 304j� g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: 15. PUBLIC SERVICES: a. Would the project result in an increased need for public service (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe: �� l 1 b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any: J 16. UTILITIES: a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other: b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. 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: 'i� �p Date submitted: J Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 14 ESA LISTED SALMONIDS CHECKLIST Applicant Information Project Information Name Name l� Phone h p, 2 s`"�b Location a u De sc ' tion aj 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 salmonids. 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 two questions. 1. Are ESA listed salmonids currently present in the watershed in which your project will be located? YES ," NO Please describe. 2. Has there ever been an ESA listed salmonid stock present in this watershed? YES NO Uncertain Please describe. If you answered "yes" to either of the above questions, you should complete the remainder of this checklist. April 2003 PROJECT SPECIFICES: The questions in this section are specific to the project and vicinity. 1. Name of watershed: 2. Name of nearest waterbody: 3. What is the distance from this project to the nearest body of water: to �,QJ,Q,�n(p - , Q Often a buffer between the project and a stream can reduce the chance of a negative impact to fish. 4. What is the current land use between the project and the potentially affected water body (parking lots, farmland,etc.)? 5. Is the project above a: * natural permanent barrier(waterfall) YES NO * natural temporary barrier (beaver pond) YES NO * man-made barrier(culvert, dam) YES NO * other(explain): 6. If yes, are there any resident salmonid populations above the YES NO Don't know 7. What percent of the project will be impervious surface(including pavement&roof area)? Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 16 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 migration. 1. Does the project require the withdrawal of-. a. Surface water? YES NO Amount Name of surface water body b. Ground water? YES NO t.- Amount From where Depth of well 1 2. Will any water be rerouted: YES NO If yes, will this require a channel change? 3. Will there be retention or detention ponds? YES NO ' V If yes, will this be an infiltration pond or a surface discharge to either a municipal storm water system or a surface water body? If to a surface water discharge,please give the name of the waterbody. 4. Will this project require the building of new roads? YES NO Increased road mileage may affect the timing of water reaching a stream and may impact fish habitat. 5. Are culverts proposed as part of this project? YES NO 6. Will topography changes c the duration/direction of runoff flows? YES NO If yes, describe the changes. 7. Will the project involve any red��If floodway or floodplain by filling or other partial blockage of flows? YES NOs, how will the loss of flood storage be mitigated by your project? WATER QUALITY: The following questions will help determine if this project could Adversely impact water quality. Such impacts can cause problems for listed species. Water quality can be made worse by runoff from impervious surfaces,altering water temperature,discharging contaminants etc. 1. Do you know of 9y problems with water quality, in any of the streams, within this watershed? YES NO '-/ If yes, describe. 2. Will your project eitherrreduce or increase shade along or over a waterbody? YES NO L---" 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( .e brid a cleani , highway salting, and chemical sprays for vegetation management, clearing of parking lots. YES // NO If yes, please describe. Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 18 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 remov of any vegetation from the stream banks: YES NO 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? YES NO If yes, what types of plants will you use?