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Port Commissioners: SEPA Determination Findings Report
Jean Farmer Project Name: Sargent Oyster Building Restoration and Relocation Project
Judy Scott Date: March 14, 2016
Scott Cooper
Proponent: North Bay Historical Society
Lary Coppola
Executive Director Project location: The project is proposed is located at 18560 E. State Route 3, Allyn,
WA 98524. The tax parcel is 12220-50-08001. The site is located in Section 20, Township
22 North, Range 1 West W.M. Mason County, Washington.
Proposal: The Sargent Oyster Building was removed from its original location to
facilitate a shoreline restoration project by the South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement
Port Facilities: Group and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. This historic structure was
removed and relocated to the Port of Allyn to be restored and repurposed as a "living"
Allyn Marina museum and education center. The North Bay Historical Society, along with other
and Boat Launch community partners, are proposing to restore this historical building to its original
North Shore Marina configuration and place it on Port of Allyn property. The restored Sargent Oyster Building
and Boat Launch will be used to create a museum and education center that will preserve the traditional
commercial working waterfronts and pay homage to the shellfish and maritime history of
Allyn Waterfront Allyn and Mason County.
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The restored building will be located in the footprint of the dilapidated concrete boat
Allyn Kayak Park ramp on the northern shoreline of the Port. The approximately 3300 square feet of concrete
and Launch ramp will be removed as mitigation for installing the approximately 1200 square foot
Port of Allyn Sargent Oyster Building over water. When complete and fully functional, the museum will
Water Company give the public the ability to experience what life was like in an historic oyster processing
facility. The museum will also be used as an education center for kindergarten through
college aged students. Students will be given the chance to learn hands-on about oyster
biology and ecology by raising native oysters in aquaria or recirculation tanks. A program
similar to "Salmon in the Classroom" is being developed.
18560 E State Route 3 Permits required: The following permits/approvals will be required for this project:
PO Box 1 Building Permit— Mason County
Allyn,WA 98524 Shoreline Substantial Development Permit— Mason County
Hydraulic Project Approval —Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
360-275-2430 Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act) — US Army Corps of Engineers
info@portofallyn.com SEPA Findings:
www.p6rtofallyn.com
Air:
During the project, there will be a temporary increase in air emissions associated with
® construction equipment. Emissions of PM2.5 are estimated at approximately 0.009 tons.
Ultra low sulfur diesel will be used in construction equipment on this project and an anti-
idling policy will be in place. Emissions will be required to meet Puget Sound Clean Air
Agency opacity requirements.
The PM2.5 emissions from this project have been evaluated and, as compared to the
General Conformity de minimis levels for PM2.5 (100 tons per year), are insignificant and
will not affect regional air quality. These potential emissions are compatible with the
surrounding land uses.
Emissions less than 25,000 annual metric tons of "greenhouse" gases are considered
insignificant. The approximately 11.336 tons of gaseous CO2 emissions associated with
this project are negligible.
Noise:
All regulatory noise levels shall be met. During construction there will be noise coming
from likely a combination of 1 dump truck, 1 excavator, 1 bore/drill rig, 1 crane, 1 cement
mixer and 1 front end loader, as well as noise generated from hand tools. Noise will be
generated during construction associated with the project; however, that noise will be
consistent with the surrounding industrial areas. The short-term, construction-related
estimated level of noise would be over 90 decibels. This noise will occur during normal
business hours during the day.
There will be little noise associated with operations.
SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Purpose of checklist:
Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your
proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization
or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental
impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal.
Instructions for applicants:
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please
answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult
with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use "not applicable" or
"does not apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown.
You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate
answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision-
making process.
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.
Instructions for Lead Agencies:
Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to
evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse
impacts. The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to
make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is
responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents.
Use of checklist for nonproject proposals: hj elpl
For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable
parts of sections A and B plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please
completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or
site"should be read as "proposal." "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead
agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part B - Environmental Elements—that do not
contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal.
A. Background thel
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: hf elpl Sargent Oyster Building Restoration and
Relocation Project
2. Name of applicant: hl elpl
North Bay Historical Society
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:ltgjo
PO Box 1313 —-- — — — - - --
Allyn, WA 98524
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Contact person:
Bonnie Knight
360-801-1064
4. Date checklist prepared: h� elpl March 14, 2016
5. Agency requesting checklist: JhLel Port of Allyn
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): hel In water work: August
1-February 14
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. Lh No
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal. hI elpl JARPA, Plans, Biological Evaluation
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. h� elpl Yes.
WDFW HPA and Mason County Shoreline permits
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
hf elpl Shoreline permit, building permit, HPA
11. Give 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.) hf elpl
The Sargent Oyster Building was removed from its original location to facilitate a
shoreline restoration project by the South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group and
the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. This historic structure was removed
and relocated to the Port of Allyn to be restored and repurposed as a "living" museum
and education center. The North Bay Historical Society, along with other community
partners, are proposing to restore this historical building to its original configuration and
place it on Port of Allyn property. The restored Sargent Oyster Building will be used to
create a museum and education center that will preserve the traditional commercial
working waterfronts and pay homage to the shellfish and maritime history of Allyn and
Mason County.
The restored building will be located in the footprint of the dilapidated concrete boat
ramp on the northern shoreline of the Port. The approximately 3300 square feet of
concrete ramp will be removed as mitigation for installing the approximately 1200 square
foot Sargent Oyster Building over water. When complete and fully functional, the
museum will give the public the ability_to experience_what life was like in an historic
oyster processing facility. The museum will also be used as an education center for
kindergarten through college aged students. Students will be given the chance to learn
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hands-on about oyster biology and ecology by raising native oysters in aquaria or
recirculation tanks. A program similar to "Salmon in the Classroom" is being developed.
12. 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 submitted with any permit applications
related to this checklist. hf elpl
18560 E. State Route 3, Allyn, WA 98524
Township 22N, Range 1W, Section 20, NE '/4
47.3846030/-122.8269800
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS hf elpl
1. Earth hLelpl
a. General description of the site: hJ elpl
(circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? lbfjpl
Beach is < 5%. Upland, behind bulkhead, is almost flat.
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
agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in
removing any of these soils. h( elpl
McKenna gravelly loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe. h[ elpl
The are signs of wave and wind erosion around the existing angular rock bulkhead. The
area is listed by WA Department of Ecology as stable.
e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of
any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. hI elpl
This project includes two phases which potentially require filling, excavation and
grading.The first phase is the removal of an existing concrete boat ramp for mitigation.
This phase would include minor excavation to remove the boat ramp footings and on-
bed concrete pad. Grading in the form of leveling out the beach after removing the
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concrete boat ramp may be required to prevent holes that could trap fish. Filling would
include the placement of"habitat mix" gravel above Mean Higher High Water(MHHW), as
required by WDFW as mitigation for construction impacts. Amount and area of fill is
unknown and will be dictated by WDFW. Excavation and grading could include up to
approximately 3300 sq. ft.,the area of the existing boat ramp.
The second phase of the project is relocating the restored Sargent Oyster Building to the
new location. The restored building will be supported by a pile support structure. There
are two possible ways to install the pile supported structure. The first option is to drive
piles with a vibratory pile drive. The second option is to excavate footings and pour
footings. This method will require a maximum of 35 cubic yards.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
hel
Minor erosion could occur as a result of removing the concrete boat ramp and
excavating for the footings.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? hf elpl
The project site is currently covered with approximately 3300 sq.ft. of impervious
surface (concrete boat ramp). When complete, the project site will be covered with
approximately 1200 sq.ft. of impervious surface (building).
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: hf e
Erosion will be reduced or controlled by doing the work in the dry season and while the
project site is not inundated by tidal waters. Best Management Practices (BMPs), such as
covering disturbed areas with tarps or straw, will be used.
2. Air hI elpl
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction,
operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and
give approximate quantities if known. hf elpl
Short term air emissions from a tug, excavator and front loader will occur during
construction.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe. hel
No.
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: 1hel
Low sulfur fuel will be used and no idling of equipment will be allowed.
3. Water lngl
a. Surface Water:
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. 111el
Yes, Saltwater(Puget Sound)
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. hf elpl
Yes. The project requires in-water work while the project area is not inundated by
tidal water. Equipment will operate within 25 feet of the existing boat ramp.
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. Jhel
The only fill being proposed is the unknown quantity of"habitat mix" gravel that
WDFW may require. This material will be placed above MHHW. No dredging is
proposed for this project. Excavation of a maximum of 35 cubic yards of material
for the footings may occur.
4)Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. h� elpl
Yes. The final project will require withdraw of saltwater for recirculation tanks and
aquaria. The intake and discharge will meet the requirements of WDFW.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
h) elpl
No.
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. hf elgl
No waste.
b. Ground Water.
1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so,
give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities
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withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. hf elpl
No.
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. ltgipl
NONE
c. Water runoff(including stormwater):
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 water flow into other waters? If so, describe. h
Runoff from the roof will be collected by downspouts and disposed of through a "rain
garden".
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. h( elpl
No.
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If
so, describe. h( elpl
No.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any: h
Project will use geotechnical fabric, mulch, straw or grass seed, as needed, post-
construction
4. Plants h[ elpl
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: hf elpl
X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
X shrubs
X grass
pasture
crop or grain
Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops.
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wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
X water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? hel
A strip of grass upland of the existing bulkhead may be removed during construction.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. hel
No threatened and endangered plant species are known to be on the project site.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any: h[ elpl
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. hf elpl
None known
5. Animals Jhel
a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known
to be on or near the site. hI elpl
Examples include:
birds: haw goal ,, other:
mammals: deer bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bas almon out<errin ellfis other Surf smelt
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. hf elpl
No threatened and endangered species are known to be on the project site. The following
species can be found in the Puget Sound. There will be no effect on these species by the
proposed work.
Bocaccio rockfish (Sebastes paucispinis) — Endangered
Bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) -Threatened
Canary rockfish (Sebastes pinniger) - Threatened
Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) (Puget Sound) -Threatened
Marbled murrelet(Brachyramphus marmoratus) - Threatened
Steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) (Puget Sound DPS) - Threatened
Southern resident killer whale (Orcinus orca )(Southern Resident DIPS) - Endangered
Yelloweye rockfish (Sebastes ruberrimus)—Threatened
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. hf elpl
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Pacific flyway and migratory route for salmon
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: h) elpl
The project will restore nearshore processes by removing a concrete boat ramp that is
acting as a groin. "Habitat mix" gravel will be placed on the beach to improve surf smelt
spawning.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. hf elpl
None known
6. Energy and Natural Resources hf elpl
a. What kinds of energy(electric, natural gas, 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. JbpjpJ
Electricity for pumps, lighting, and heat
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
If so, generally describe. hf elpl
No.
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: hf elpl
7. Environmental Health h
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. hf elpl
No known environmental health hazards. Water adjacent to the project site is on
Ecology's 303d list for Dissolved Oxygen.
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
hel
No known contamination
2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development
and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines
located within the project area and in the vicinity. hj gj
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None.
3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced
during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating
life of the project. hel
None.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. Jhel
None.
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: hel
None.
b. Noise h) elpl
1)What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project(for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)? hf elpl
Noise from traffic(State Route 3), residential noise and boat traffic
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)? Indi-
cate what hours noise would come from the site. hf elpl
Short term: construction equipment noise
Long term: None
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: hf elpl
None
8. Land and Shoreline Use hf elpl
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?Will the proposal affect current
land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. 1hel
Urban (commercial).The proposed project will have no effect on the current land
uses.
b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe.
How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to
other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated,
how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or
nonforest use? hf elpl
No.
1)Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal
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business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides,
tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: hel
No.
c. Describe any structures on the site. hf elpl
Upland structures include the Port Administration Office, public bathroom, parking, play
structure, pump house and gazebo.
Structure on or adjacent to the marine shoreline include the existing timber pier, angular rock
bulkhead and concrete boat ramp.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? hel
Yes. Existing concrete boat ramp will be demolished.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? hel
Urban
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? hel
Commercial
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? hel
Urban Commercial
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify.
[Le 1pl
Potential critical areas that may occur near the project site include shellfish areas, surf
smelt spawning areas, saltwater shoreline, estuarine wetland.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? hf elpl
Varies
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? hel
None
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: hel
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NIA
�. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any: [hel
The project is compatible with the existing and projected land uses and plans.
m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with.nearby agricultural and forest
lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: hf elpl
N/A
9. Housing h) elpl
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid-
dle, or low-income housing. hf elpl
None
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing. h) elpl
None
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: hf elpl
None
10. Aesthetics hf elpl
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is
the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?Jtgjo
The tallest height of the Sargent Oyster Building will be approximately 21.5 feet. The
principal exterior building material will be wood, concrete shingles and asphalt shingles.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? hel
None.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: hel
None.
11. Light and Glare JtgjpJ
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur?[hel
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Interior and external lights will be used as required.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? hf elpl
No.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? hf elpl
None.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: hf elpl
Light near the water will be directed to reduce the attractive nuisance to fish and wildlife.
12. Recreation [hel
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? hf elpl
Recreational boating, public beach access and public park.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. hf elgl
No. It would improve recreational uses.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: hf elpl
None.
13. Historic and cultural preservation hf elpl
a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years
old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers located on or
near the site? If so, specifically describe. het
The Sargent Oyster Building is an historic structure and is eligible for preservation
registers.
b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation?
This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts,
or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies
conducted at the site to identify such resources. hel
No.
c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources
on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of
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archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc.
heI
There has been informal consultation with archeology & historic preservation. Also,
there has been continuous occupation and development of the site for over 125 years.
d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance
to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required. JtLel
Will follow state recommendations for Inadvertent Discovery of Human Skeletal
Remains on Non-Federal and Non-Tribal Land in the State of Washington (RCWs
68.60.645, 27.44.055, and 68.60.055)
14. Transportation [hel
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and
describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. hf elpl
State Route 3 and Drum St.
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally
describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? thel
Yes. There is a Mason County Transit bus stop and shelter located adjacent to the site.
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal
have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? hf elpl
None.
d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian,
bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe
(indicate whether public or private). hf elpl
No.
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe. h[ elpl
No.
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal?
If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would
be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation
models were used to make these estimates? hf elpl
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The completed project is a public museum. It is estimated that the museum will attract
1000 annual visitors by 2019 and 7000 annual visitors by 2021.
g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and
forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe. hel
No.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: JLplo
None.
15. Public Services hf elpl
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection,
police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. hf elpl
No.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. h� elpl
None.
16. Utilities hel
a. Cir le utilities currently available at the site: rhelol
lectrici natural gal&ate a use servic le ho <vita sew 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. hj elpl
Electricity and water.
C. Signature ILLeM
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the
lead agency is relying on tthh�em to make its decision.
Signature: 6F4' AIM,
Name of signee Bill Rehe
Position and Agency/Organization Project biologist
Date Submitted: 3/14/2016
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D. supplemental sheet for nonproject actions hf elpl
(IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet for project actions)
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction
with the list of the elements of the environment.
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of
activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or
at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in
general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; pro-
duction, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise?
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
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Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or
areas designated (or eligible or under study)for governmental protection; such as parks,
wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or
cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands?
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it
would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans?
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public
services and utilities?
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or
requirements for the protection of the environment.
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DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
RCW 197-11-970
Project Name: Sargent Oyster Building Restoration and Relocation Project
Description of proposal:
The Sargent Oyster Building was removed from its original location to facilitate a shoreline
restoration project by the South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group and the Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife.This historic structure was removed and relocated to the Port
of Allyn to be restored and repurposed as a"living" museum and education center.The North
Bay Historical Society,along with other community partners, are proposing to restore this
historical building to its original configuration and place it on Port of Allyn property.The restored
Sargent Oyster Building will be used to create a museum and education center that will
preserve the traditional commercial working waterfronts and pay homage to the shellfish and
maritime history of Allyn and Mason County.
The restored building will be located in the footprint of the dilapidated concrete boat ramp on the
northern shoreline of the Port.The approximately 3300 square feet of concrete ramp will be
removed as mitigation for installing the approximately 1200 square foot Sargent Oyster Building
over water.When complete and fully functional,the museum will give the public the ability to
experience what life was like in an historic oyster processing facility. The museum will also be
used as an education center for kindergarten through college aged students. Students will be
given the chance to learn hands-on about oyster biology and ecology by raising native oysters
in aquaria or recirculation tanks.A program similar to"Salmon in the Classroom" is being
developed.
Proponent: North Bay Historical Society
Location of proposal,including street address, if any:The project is proposed is located at
18560 E. State Route 3,Allyn,WA 98524.The tax parcel is 12220-50-08001.The site is located
in Section 20,Township 22 North, Range 1 West W.M. Mason County,Washington.
Lead agency: Port of Allyn
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that the project does not have a probable
significant adverse impact on the environment.An environmental impact statement(EIS)is not
required under Revised Code of Washington(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.
Additional project and/or State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA)information is available upon
request at the Port of Allyn's Administrative building, located at 18560 E. State Route 3,Allyn,WA
98524.
Comments and Request for Reconsideration:This determination of nonsignificance(DNS)is
issued under Chapter 197-11-340(2)Washington Administrative Code(WAC).All interested
parties shall have 14 calendars days to comment on the proposed SEPA threshold
determination. Only those who commented within the 14 day comment period shall have
standing to file a Request for Reconsideration. Any challenge to a SEPA threshold
determination shall be initiated by filing a Request for Reconsideration with the Responsible
Official or designee no later than seven calendar days following the end of the 14 day comment
period for the SEPA determination.The lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days
18560 E.State Route 3,Allyn,WA 98524 0 Telephone(360)275-2430
from the start date of the comment period described below. Comments shall be submitted to the
Port of Allyn, C/O',LeAnn Dennis!at 18560 E. State Route 3, Allyn,WA 98524_ -_- Comment[bri]:Is this the oor ect person?
Responsible official: Lary Coppola
Position/title: Executive Director
Signature: Date:
Comment Start Date:
Comment End Date:
Request for Reconsideration End Date:
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Port of Allyn