HomeMy WebLinkAboutFPA2017-00006 Findings of Fact - FPA Permit / Conditions - 10/30/2019 FINDINGS OF FACT
FPA Case#2017-00006
APPLICANT: Cady Family Tree Farm
APPLICATION DATE: August 7, 2017
Mason County has reviewed the above referenced application for Class IV General Forest
Practices and finds it in conformance with all applicable County land use regulations in
effect at the time of application.
FINDINGS
The proposed FPA is compliant with the following conditions:
The proponent has paid the prescribed fees.
The proponent has filed a complete, signed application.
A map has been received that complies with the requirements of 11.05.120:
(I) Harvest boundaries and tree retention areas.
(II) The approximate location of any structures.
(III) The location of all existing and proposed streets, right-of-ways, easements, skid
roads,haul roads, and landings within the proposal.
(IV) The location of future land development including stormwater management
facilities and vegetation to be retained for site landscaping, open space, wildlife
habitat, screening, and/or buffers.
(V) Site topography at contour intervals of 40 feet.
(VI) Critical areas and critical area buffers regulated pursuant to the Critical Areas
Ordinance.
(VII) Drainage ways and culverts.
(VIII) Site area targeted for further harvest including proposed timing.
(IX) North arrow and scale shall be shown on all site plans. The scale shall be no
smaller than one inch to 200 feet.
That this FPA is in conformance with the following Mason County ordinances:
11.05
That the proposed FPA involves 15 acres on a single parcel.
That the notifications required by 11.05.060 have been made if applicable.
Note: Harvest unit is greater than 500 ft from State Park.
Mason County Resource Ordinance
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_X_That at the issuance of this permit will not result in a violation of the Mason
County Resource Lands and Critical Areas Ordinance. The site was inspected by
Michael MacSems of the Mason County Planning Department who determined
that any critical area buffer and/or steep slope issues have been resolved.
Geo-Technical Report/Assessment Review
A Geo-Technical _X_ Assessment_Report(check one) was written by
Michael Staten of Envirotech Engineering and a submittal checklist was
approved by Michael MacSems of Mason County DCD on 9/12/17.
Note:A full geotechnical report will be required for site development.
Washington State Department of Transportation
X A DOT Access Permit is not required for this proposal.
_A DOT Access Permit is required for this proposal.
Date Approved by DOT:
Mason County Road Access Permit
Road Access Permits were issued by Mason County Public Works on
Note:private road.
Shoreline Master Program
That, if applicable, all activity under this application are in conformance with the
Mason County Shoreline Master Program and has a shore line designation of
N/A.
State Environmental Policy Act
This application for FPA#2017-00006:
_X_Has been reviewed for SEPA compliance under case#: SEP 2017-00049.
Is SEPA exempt.
_DNS
X MDNS
Stormwater Management
A Stormwater and Erosion Control plan written to the specifications of the 2005
WSDOE Stormwater Manual by , as well as a submittal checklist was
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reviewed of DCD and he approved a submittal checklist on
NOTE: Stormwater and erosion was addressed with a 12 point BMP narrative
written by Don Cady.
Permission from Underlying Property Owners:
Yes--signed by Don Cady.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion,this application for Class IV General Forest Practices is consistent with the
above criteria and that the public uses and Mason County has fulfilled its statutory
obligations.
RECOMMENDATIONS
I,being the Manager of the Mason County Planning Department, hereby attest to and
certify that appropriate provisions have been made for this Class IV General Forest
Practices Application and hereby recommend approval. In addition these facts evidenced
by the contents of the file for this Forest Practice Application.
Signed,
y /D
David Windom,Director Community Services Dept. Date
Michael MacSems, FPA Reviewer Date
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