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Home My WebLink AboutSEP2015-00075 Repair Bulkhead and Boat Ramp - SEP Determinations - 11/9/2015 Monday, November 09, 2015 Mason County Department of Community Development RECEMt Planning Division NOV 12 201., 426 W Cedar St Shelton, WA 98584 426 W. CEDAR S i . To Whom It May Concern, SUBJECT: Determination of Non-Significance—SEP2015-000 � The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has reviewed the above-referenced State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) document received on 11/02/2015. We would like to strongly emphasize our preference for no expansion of the current structure and that this project will require an Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) from WDFW. The project is within a documented surf smelt spawning area and we would prefer there to be no habitat loss resulting from expansion of the structure due the important role played by surf smelt in the overall health of the Hood Canal ecosystem and the deleterious effects of a current decline in suitable spawning habitat. The project descriptions state that the footprint of the existing bulkhead will remain the same but it is not entirely clear through the plans or descriptions if there would be a loss of habitat resulting from the project. If there were to be a net loss, mitigation for that loss would be required for the HPA. Please contact me at (360) 602-0364 to discuss any questions you might have. Sincerely, Joshua Benton WDFW Habitat Biologist joshua.benton@dfw.wa.gov 1 Grace Miller-RE: SEPA letter ¢wrvxr .,.--urar!�n ermae �a From: 'Benton.Joshua(DFW)"<Joshua.Benton@dfw.wa.gov> To: Grace Miller<Gbm(q co.mason.wa us> Date: 11/16/2015 1:23 PM Subject: RE:SEPA letter Yes, it was supposed to be Case#SEP2015-00075.Thanks for catching that! -Josh Joshua Benton WA Dept.of Fish and Wildlife Area Habitat Biologist Mason County/Hood Canal Port Orchard Office (360)602-0364(office) (360) 280-3572(cell) ` inp41i FISH and WULN From: Grace Miller[mailto:Gbm@co.mason.wa.us] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 1:06 PM To: Benton,Joshua (DFW) Subject: SEPA letter Hello Joshua, I received a comment letter from you for Case#SEP2015-00073.Your letter states that the project could impact Hood Canal surf smelt spawning habitat but the project is on Lake Cushman.Could it be that you referenced the wrong SEPA number?Thank you. Grace Miller 426 West Cedar Street Shelton, WA 98584 file:///C:/Users/gbm/AppData/Local/Temp/XPgrpwise/5649D8C 1 Masonmail 1001673 76E 1361901/G W_0000... 11/16/2015 oN.STAr MASON COUNTY BPS O ° DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT o S° Planning Division o T �? 426 W Cedar St, Shelton, WA 98584 �� Y 0 (360)427-9670 1864 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (WAC 197-11-340) SEP2015-00075 Description of Proposal: Portions of the bulkhead are deteriorating and cracked. Repair existing concrete bulkhead and existing concrete boat ramp as inset steps. No bulkhead footprint change proposed. New upland retaining wall on east side. Proponent: MIKE & DORIE JONES Location of Proposal: 7781 NE NORTH SHORE RD BELFAIR Parcel Number: 222171200090 Legal Description: TR 9 OF GOVT LOT 2 & TAX 1285 Directions to Site: 7.8 miles west of SR 3 and Northshore Rd. intersection. 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. 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 11/13/2015. 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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CEDAR ST. 0 r' t0 1 1 � ` 1 o • - � sty�� _�� ----- • to`o� fAW- _ c�s�c� eat• Ye w :C ��G+F --- � �ipc� tZF-r-A��G► N I ST t►-�t� �� b� �..., Aw t2twi'- K&(L"f YnT u Ltv%,it -_ UJN L--%t1w t "V:� UNaF--2 CJ - f tom{o�T4� v C'(o rt, 6 177-6 1 (� N OrzTt� KNOX DESIGN Frank Knox Home,Designer Z- / W 14 18 5 2 S �< 6818 Benttey Circle NE I Bremerton, WA 98311 .� �„ ? 1`� �Z.— O 0 0 9 0 (360) 692-6663 voa75 RECEIVED SEP 2 2 2015 SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 426 W. CEDAR ST. UPDATED 2014 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 : h( elpl 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 decisionmaking 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 hf i 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: hel Repair and replacement for deteriorated concrete boat ramp and bulkhead. 2. Name of applicant: lbpjpj Mike and Dorie Jones 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: hel 7781 NE North Shore Rd,Belfair, WA, 98528 (360)552-2329 Contact person: Greg Morgan,Morgan-Built Homes (360) 801-4140 SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 1 of 11 4. Date checklist prepared: h July 31, 2015 5. Agency requesting checklist: hf elpl Mason County Building Department 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): hel Oct 1, 2015 to Oct 30,2015 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. hel No 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. 1hel JARPA application submitted with this form and Building Permit 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. hel Yes, Building Permit application with Mason County Building Department Yes,JARPA application also submitted with Building Permit application 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. [hel Building permit and JARPA 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 Existing shoreline concrete boat ramp and bulkheads in front of and adjacent to single family residence are deteriorating and in need of repair and/or replacement. Replaced concrete bulkhead will be used to protect parcel and existing home structure. Remove deteriorated concrete boat ramp bulkhead and replace with new concrete bulkhead, approximately 16 lineal feet along shoreline. 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 SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 2 of 12 the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. Address is 7781 NE North Shore Rd, Belfair, WA 98528. Site plan, construction plans, and engineering calculations have been submitted with Building Permit application. Work to be accomplished will be along the shoreline at north eastern area of parcel along Hood Canal. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS h( elpl 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? 8%-10%at boat ramp,to be removed. 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. hf elpl Gravel/sand d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. hf elpl no 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. h( elpl The purpose of excavation is to replace concrete bulkhead. Removed concrete will be used as fill behind new concrete bulkhead, along with additional gravel brought in from off site. Minimal beach material (pebbles and gravel) will be removed for foundation and footing removal. Removed material will be saved above high tide line, and replaced back along new footing and foundation. Existing grade will be re-established. Approx. amount of material removed and reinstalled will be about 1-2 cubic yards. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. h some, but will be minimized by good scheduling of work around tides, and use of good work practices and processes to minimize. Use of filter fence, protection of removed material with tarps, minimized use of equipment, etc. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? hel we will be replacing bulkhead basically in the same footprint with about 5%additional coverage of impervious surface. See existing and new drawing with building permit package. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 3 of 12 h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: hel Noted above, daily shift clean up,minimize use of equipment, use of tarps in work area to minimize debris, etc. 2 . Air 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 No resulting emissions. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. hf e None known c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: hf elpl Use of hand tools were possible 3. Water a. Surface Water: 1hel 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. hel yes, Hood Canal 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. [hel Yes,note construction and engineered drawing submitted with Building Permit application. 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 No wetlands affected. Existing fill around existing footing and bulkhead will be removed, saved, and reinstalled along new concrete footing and foundation. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. hf elpl no 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. hel I don't believe so 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. hel No 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 SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 4 of 12 withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. ["yet' 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. hf elpl No waste material affected by this project 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. " Existing stormwater runoff not affected. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. hf e I don't believe so. 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. no d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: none, replacing existing bulkhead 4. Plants hf elpl a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other shrubs grass pasture crop or grain Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops. wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, 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? +,r h none c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197.11-960) May 2014 Page 5 of 12 Per Federal Endangered Species Act list—Hood Canal Summer Chum Per WA Depart of Fish and Wildlife—none that I could find d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: hel None planned e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. None 5. Animals 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. Examples include: hf a birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other heron,crows, sea gulls, salmon, smelt,crab,oysters, clams b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help] None known c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. hf elpl no d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: 1hel Work processes noted above to minimize debris on job site, and filter fence e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None known 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? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. h( elpl Not applicable b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. hj 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: hel none 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. Jhq1O none 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. No known contamination concerns. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 6 of 12 ' 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. 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. None 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. None 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: none b. Noise 1)What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? h� elpl No noise concerns 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. [hel Hammering and chipping, small excavator. Hours of work 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: hf elpl Hours of work noted above 8. Land and shoreline use 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. heel 1 Single family residences,no land uses affected 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? h( elpl no 1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: no c. Describe any structures on the site. hI elpl SFR d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? 1hel No building structure,just existing boat ramp and part of concrete bulkhead e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? lbpjpj p 5 74-A-e f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? hel Rural Area (Comprehensive Plan Map figure IV-1.1) g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? hj elp] u r�an S Gw�� SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 7 of 12 h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. nr no i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? r Zero"in completed project"—concrete bulkhead Reside in SFR-2 j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? JtgjPJ 0 k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: hel Not required L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: [hel Building permit process? m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any.- not applicable 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. h[ e 0 b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. 0 c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: None required 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? hI e 6 feet-concrete b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? none c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: none 11. Light and glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? [hel none b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? hel no c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? h( elpl none d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: [help] SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 8 of 12 None required 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? hel Fishing, crabbing, shellfish harvesting, water skiing, boating, swimming, etc. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. h no b. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: `.`',el'1 None required 13. Historic and cultural preservation 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. h( elpl no 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. E hell_: 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 archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. it - none 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. none 14. Transportation 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 NE North Shore Rd. see site plan 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? no c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? None, 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 SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 9 of 12 e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. hI elpl � n0 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? hI eipl None, none....common sense. 1.01, 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. no h. 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, 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. Lhel none 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: [hel t 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. none C. Signature FHELP1 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: Name of signee Mike Jones Position and Agency/Organization Home Owner Date Submitted: ✓�/ I r SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 10�o"2-