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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEP2011-00033 - SEP Determinations - 7/13/2011 �N.STgr� MASON COUNTY 4Ps Mc DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S°o Planning Division o Y Q P O Box 279, Shelton, WA 98584 0 spy (360)427-9670 1864 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (WAC 197-11-340) SEP2011-00033 Description of Proposal: CONSTRUCTION OF A 5' WIDE TRAIL WITH RAISED BOARDWALKS AND A STAIRCASE AT ITS BASE FOR RESIDENTIAL ACCESS TO BEACH. Proponent: KEN TAKEGAMI Location of Proposal: 181 E BERGESON RD SHELTON Parcel Number: 220031290120 Legal Description: TR 12 OF NE1/4 & TAX 1303 EX SEE SURVEY 6/13 & 30/216 Directions to Site: �I? K-P§,§,PC "CKERING RD, CROSS BRIDGE TO THE ISLAND, L ON NORTH ISLAND DR, L ON BERGESON RD TO SITE ADDRESS ON THE LEFT SIDE 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 Grace Miller at ext. 360 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 7/27/2011. 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 G�SAc%oE U DN2 RECEIVED MAY 18 WAC 197-11-960 Environmental checklist. 426 W CEJaR ST. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Purpose of checklist: The State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA),chapter 43.21C RCW,requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An environmental impact statement(EIS)must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal(and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal,if it can be done)and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. Instructions for applicants: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant,requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly,with the most precise information known,or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully,to the best of your knowledge. In most cases,you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer,or if a question does not apply to your proposal,write"do not know"or"does not apply." Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems,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 nonproject proposals: Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION,complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS(part D). For nonproject actions,the references in the checklist to the words"project," "applicant,"and"property or site"should be read as"proposal,""proposer,"and"affected geographic area,"respectively. A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project,if applicable: NWSE Trail Project 2. Name of applicant:Ken Takegami and Cynthia Wennemark 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: NWSE Holdings Contact Person: 1001 Cooper Point Road Key Environmental Solutions,LLC. Suite 140-266 Key McMurry Olympia,WA 98502 550 Mill Creek Road 931-393-4747 Raymond,WA 98577 360-942-3184 4. Date checklist prepared:4/28/2011 5. Agency requesting checklist:Mason County 6. Proposed timing or schedule(including phasing,if applicable): Construction of trail will take place during the spring and summer of 2011 7. Do you have any plans for future additions,expansion,or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. A Geo Techinical Report was completed for the construction of the house(4/28/2005) JARPA Application will be completed. Mason County Environmental Permit Application will be completed. 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. NO 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal,if known. A JARPA will be submitted to WDFW and Mason County; an HPA will be required for the project. 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.) Construct a 5' wide trail with raised boardwalks and a staircase down to the beach from the house. The trail material will be wood chips. The trail will be approximately 545 feet long meandering back and forth across the width of the property. There will be one footbridge, and 3 boardwalk areas, leading to the beach ending in the uplands. Also installing an 8 foot X 8 foot float on the parcel in Pickering Passage. All work will be by hand. 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. 181 E Bergeson Road. TR 12 of NE '/4 & Tax 1303 EX sec survey 6/13 7 30/216 of TR 2 of SP #469. Section 3, Township 20 N, Range 2 W. Mason County Parcel#220031290120. Take WA-3 north out of Shelton. Turn right at Grant Ferry Road/E Pickering. Continue onto E Harstine Bridge Road. Turn left at E North Island road. Travel 1 mile and Turn left onto E Bergeson Road. 181 Bergeson will be on left. Trail starts immediately south across the driveway from the cabin's stairs. TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site(circle one): Flat,rolling,hilly,steep slopes,mountainous, other. . . ...Fairly steep slopes b. What is the steepest slope on the site(approximate percent slope)? 8%-45% 2 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY c. What general types of soils are found on the site(for example,clay,sand,gravel,peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils,specify them and note any prime farmland The NRCS Soil Survey and the Soil Survey of Mason County has mapped the site as Hartine gravelly sandy loam,5 to 15%slopes(Ha). d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No e. Describe the purpose,type,and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. The trail will be constructed from wood chips,pressure treated timbers or cedar.The boardwalks and bridges will be constructed out of recycled wood or pressure treated wood.No grading will occur. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing,construction,or use? If so,generally describe. No,trail will be constructed in the dry. g.About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project constriction(for example,asphalt or buildings)? None,wood chips are not considered an impervious surface. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion,or other impacts to the earth,if any: Trail will be constructed in the dry and by hand. a. 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. N/A b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air,if any: N/A 3 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 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. Pickering Pass (Hood Canal) is adjacent to the beach, there is one unnamed NS stream and one unnamed NP stream onsite that the trail will cross and several wet areas that are associated with the NS and NP stream. 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. Yes, the boardwalks will be built over the NS stream and wet areas and the footbridge will be built over the NS stream. No stairs are being built at this time and the trail ends in the uplands. 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. None, the wetland areas and the one stream crossing will be a raised boardwalks and footbridge. 4)Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,purpose,and approximate quantities if known. N/A 5)Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so,note location on the site plan. No, with the exception of the stepped trail leading to down to the beach. The trail ends in the uplands above the OHWL. 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. N/A b. Ground: 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn,or will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description,purpose,and approximate quantities if known. N/A 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. N/A 4 I TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 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. There will be no run-off, trail will be constructed in the dry. Rainwater will flow in existing NS and NP stream channels not down the trail. 2)Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so,generally describe. NO d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface,ground,and runoff water impacts,if any: Trail is being constructed out of wood chips 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: deciduous tree: aide ap aspen,other evergreen tree fir eda pine,other nice Shrub Indian Plur ine ma evils Cl alal Holly ed Elderbe �I grass pasture crop or grain wet soil plants: cattail,buttercup,bullrus sunk cabbage,a few in the crossing areas Salmonbeny water plants: water lily,eelgrass,milfoil,other other types of vegetationcettles b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? The trail will be 5 feet wide,so the main vegetation to be removed is c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. There are no threatened or endangered species know to be on or near the site,with the exception of Salmonids,and Marine Mammals in Pickering Pass(Hood Canal). d. Proposed landscaping,use of native plants,or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site,if any: The trail design and layout avoided cutting any trees. It preserves all stumps and snags. There are a few vine maple and devils club that will need to be cut.All work will be performed by hand. 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:Qaw eron ea le on bir other: mammals. ee ear lk,beaver,othe Co ote fish: bas sa mon ou errin ell �s other:Adjacent to site,down at beach level b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. There are no threatened or endangered species know to be on or near the site,with the exception of Salmonids,and Marine Mammals in Pickering Pass(Hood Canal). 5 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so,explain. The whole coastal area and Hoods Canal is a flyway for bird migration. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife,if any: The trail project is not cutting any trees for the construction of the trail,the trail will be made out of wood chips,so it is more natural. 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. N/A b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so,generally describe. N/A c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts,if any: N/A 7. Environmental health a. Are there any environmental health hazards,including exposure to toxic chemicals,risk of fire and explosion,spill,or hazardous waste,that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so,describe. N/A 1)Describe special emergency services that might be required. N/A 2)Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards,if any: N/A b. Noise 1)What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project(for example: traffic,equipment,operation,other)? N/A 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. Hours of construction will be 8-5 Monday-Friday.There will be hammering,saws,chainsaws,and drills being used to construct the trail. 6 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 3)Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts,if any: Only work between 8-5 Monday-Friday 8. Land and shoreline use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Single Family Residence,adjacent properties are also single family residences. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so,describe. NO c. Describe any structures on the site. Single Family two story residence(cabin) d. Will any structures be demolished? If so,what? NO e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The zoning designation for the site is Rural Residential 5. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Rural g. If applicable,what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Down near the beach the property falls within the Shoreline Master Program Designation.The Shoreline designation for the area is Rural Environment per the Mason county Shoreline Master Program. h. Has any part of the site been classified as an"environmentally sensitive"area? If so,specify. Yes, the parcel has areas near the access road that are cleared of evergreen and deciduous trees; there is a general 5 to 8% slope on the upper 320 feet of the parcel; 180 feet SW of the cabin is the start of the NS stream feeds wet areas downslope; the middle 200 feet has 12 to 20% slope and wet areas that are seeps for the drainages downslope; the lower 300 feet near the shoreline and beach has a natural 25 to 45% slope where the NS and NP stream entered the beach. At the shore,there are 20 foot high banks. There are medium bank shoreline slopes adjacent to Pickering Passage that exceed 40%. These slopes in the west area of the parcel are more than 300' from the cabin near the access road at the east end of the parcel. The wet areas are being crossed with boardwalks to allow for natural hydrology to occur. The NS stream is being crossed with a footbridge. The float is being installed in Pickering Passage in an area that no eel grass is shown to be growing. The float will not ground i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Two people will reside in the house.3-5 people work on the trail project. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None,will continue to work for construction company. 7 k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts,if any: N/A TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans,if any: Trail is meandering back and forth across the width of the property trying to blend in with the surrounding environment,is being constructed out of wood chips. The trail will not be cutting any trees down. Project is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided,if any? Indicate whether high,mid- dle,or low-income housing. Single Family Residence b. Approximately how many units,if any,would be eliminated?Indicate whether high, middle or low-income housing. g N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts,if any: N/A 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s),not including antennas;what is the principal exterior building material(s)proposed? If stairs are required,the stairs to the beach and they will be 10 feet tall. It is not anticipated for stairs to be constructed at this time. Steps will be built into bank(stepped trail). b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts,if any: Building a meandering trail out of wood chips, no trees are being cut for the trail, boardwalks and footbridges will keep the owners out of the streams and wet areas. 11. Light and glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? N/A b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? N/A c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? 8 N/A d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts,if any: N/A TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Fishing,Kayaking,boating, bird watching,hiking b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so,describe. NO c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation,including recreation op- portunities to be provided by the project or applicant,if any: N/A 13. Historic and cultural preservation a. Are there any places or objects listed on,or proposed for,national,state,or local preser- vation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so,generally describe. No b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic,archaeological,scientific,or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts,if any: N/A 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. E North Island Road,and E Bergeson Road. b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not,what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Yes,public bus system, it is a%mile away on E North Island Road. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? N/A d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets,or improvements to existing roads or streets,not including driveways? If so,generally describe(indicate whether public or private). N/A 9 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY e. Will the project use(or occur in the immediate vicinity of)water,rail,or air transporta- tion? If so,generally describe. Pickering Pass to Kayak and Fish f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known,indicate when peak volumes would occur. N/A g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts,if any: N/A 15. Public services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services(for example:fire pro- tection,police protection,health care,schools,other)? If so,generally describe. N/A b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services,if any. N/A 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site ie trici natural gas water efuse serv- ice telephone, anitary sewer, eptic syste r. 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 The above answers are true and complete to the best of Ay knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make itidecision. Signature: ..... ....................................................................................................... DateSubmitted: ... ........................................................................................................................................... 10 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (do not 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? N/A Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: N/A 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants,animals,fish,or marine life? Some plants will be cut for the construction of the trail. The trail will not impact any animals, fish or marine life. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants,animals,fish,or marine life are: Constructing the trail out of wood chips and having the stairs to the beach end in the uplands above the OHWL,will protect forage fish,fish and marine mammals. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? N/A Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: N/A 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? N/A Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: N/A 11 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 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? Project will not affect land and shoreline use and is compatible with existing plans and adjacent properties. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: Having the trail constructed out of wood chips, not having a stair case to the beach and having the trail end in the uplands above the OHWL of the beach. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? N/A Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s)are: N/A 7. Identify,if possible,whether the proposal may conflict with local,state,or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. There are no aspects of the project that conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. The trail will be constructed of environmentally friendly wood chips. 12 ESA LISTED SALMONIDS CHECKLIST 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 watershed 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. 1 _NI.i1 jh /R JScr�l� PROJECT SPECIFICES: The questions in this section are specific to the project and vicinity. l 1. Name of watershed: M0A u4n A I �`�5��� s �a V)� � 2. Name of nearest waterbody: 000d C r V%0G 1 i 3 What is the distance from this project to the nearest body of water: 4E� Q iT�\� I�. Often a buffer between tha project and a streamcan reduce the chance of a ne ative impact to fish. ales A 4At 1 Ci.�'t'z e���1 �,c� in �e �tar,�� 4. What is the current land use between( the project and the potentially affected water body (parking lots, farmland, etc. ,J } 17` o A) 5. Is the project above a: '`+ Y�f&Lt,)— (``lieoq� cL l��►��2 * natural permanent barrier(waterfall) YES NO # natural temporary barrier(beaver pond) YES_ NO_ ' man-made barrier(culvert, dam) YES_ NO_ �-vc, �-�-ee P of • other(explain):x T� e,, CIS N t` SA-(e rn5 A.re m ,d c'vt-{' el Sal �i 6. If yes, are there any resident salmonid populations above the blockage? L15 Yo YES_ NO Don't know _ 7. What percent of the project will be impervious surface (including pavement& roof area)? VIAL-__ Mason County SEPA Checklist I I