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Streamlined Processing and JARPA-Bridge and Armor Removal - SHX Application - 6/27/2019
Application for Streamlined Processing of FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS Addition to the Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application (JARPA) Page 1 Under RCW 77.55.181 you may qualify for a streamlined permit process with no local government fees if your project is designed to enhance fish habitat. If your project meets the requirements below,you are entitled to the streamlined Hydraulic Project Approval(HPA)process,exemption from the State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA),and exemption from all local government permits and fees. To apply for the exemption process,you must provide,on the same day,a complete application package to:the Department of Fish and Wildlife(WDFW)and all applicable local government planning and permitting departments. Local governments have 15 days to provide comments to WDFW to aid it in deciding whether your project qualifies(see below for details). To QUALIFYfor the fish habitat enhancement exemption you must check at least one each from A and B and provide a letter of approval from one of the agencies listed in B.It is highly recommended you discuss your proposal with the local Habitat Biologist prior to submitting your application. A M project check all that apply): Y (P J PP Y): ®Removes a human-made or caused fish passage barrier. ❑Restores an eroded or unstable stream bank using bioengineering techniques. ❑Places woody debris or other in-stream structures that benefit naturally reproducing fish stocks. B)My project is approved by(check all that apply): ❑WDFW's Salmon Enhancement,or Volunteer Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Programs. ❑The sponsor of a watershed restoration plan as provided in chapter 89.08RCW. ❑WDFW,as a department-sponsored fish enhancement or restoration project. ®Conservation District,where the project complies with design standards established by the Conservation Commission through interagency agreement with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Natural Resource Conservation Service. ❑A formal grant program established by the legislature or the Department of Fish and Wildlife for fish habitat enhancement or restoration. ❑The Washington State Department of Transportation's environmental retrofit program as a stand-alone fish passage barrier correction project. ❑A local,state,or federally approved fish barrier removal grant program designed to assist local governments in implementing stand-alone fish passage barrier corrections. ❑A city or county for a stand-alone fish passage barrier correction project funded by the city or county. To APPLYfor the Exemption,submit a complete application package consisting of the following documents to t/re local government planning department and WDFW. Indicate below which local government agency you are sending your application to and when you are sending it. Required application materials: • This addition to the JARPA. • A completed JARPA(use the most recent version of JARPA). • Plan drawings(no larger than 11 x 17 format). • Letter of approval of your specific project from one of the agencies listed in B,above. I«m sending»rp application to the p1lowing local government planning department: xx/xx/20xx Mason County Conrnrunity Services on. f/2712019 (Date) Continued on back of page ORIA-17-001 Rev.07/2017 L Application for Streamlined Processing of FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS Addition to the Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application (JARPA) Page 2 PLEASE NOTE: • In addition to applying for this streamlined processing,you need to apply for all other applicable Federal and State permits identified in the JARPA. • If WDFW determines that your project meets the fish habitat enhancement exemption criteria, SEPA and all local government permits and fees are waived.WDFW will process your HPA within 45 days of receiving your complete application. If significant concerns are raised during the 15-day comment period regarding adverse impacts from your project that cannot be addressed through HPA conditions,WDFW may determine that the project does not qualify for the exemption process.If WDFW makes that decision,you may re-apply to WDFW,the applicable local government,and any other applicable permitting agency for approval under the full permitting process. If WDFW determines that your project does NOT qualify for the exemption,or if your application is incomplete,you and the local government planning department will be notified. Aualicant Name: Capitol Land Trust(Laurence Reeves, Conservation Program Manager) ORIA-17-001 Rev.07/2017 Mason Conservation District 450 W. Business Park Road• Shelton, WA 98584 Phone: (360) 427-9436 • FAX: (360) 427-4396 www.masoncd.orp June 27, 2019 Re: Letter of Support for the Application for Streamlined Processing of the Fish Habitat Enhancement Project proposed by Capitol Land Trust at Twin Rivers Ranch To Whom it May Concern: Mason Conservation District is writing this letter in support of the Bridge and Armor Removal project proposed for the Twin Rivers Ranch owned by Capitol Land Trust. The project will remove an unnecessary bridge and bank armor from Cranberry Creek. This stream has been identified by WDFW as providing priority habitat for eleven fish species. The proposed project will comply with design standards established by the Conservation Commission through interagency agreement with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Natural Resource conservation Service. Sincerely, John Bolender District Manager Promoting the sustainable use,conservation and restoration of natural resources for future generations ---------------------------------------, Q AGENCY USE ONLY ©�" Date received: WASHINGTON STATE oUS f nr nees`- 9 Se.Ma District ' Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Agency reference#: Application (JARPA) Form',2 Tax Parcel#(s): t USE BLACK OR BLUE INK TO ENTER ANSWERS IN THE WHITE SPACES BELOW. t t , ' --------------------------------------' Part 1—Project Identification 1. Project Name (A name for your project that you create.Examples:Smith's Dock or Seabrook Lane Development) [help] Cranberry Creek Bridge and Armor Removal Part 2—Applicant The person and/or organization responsible for the project. [help] 2a. Name(Last, First,Middle) Laurence Reeves 2b. Organization(if applicable) Capitol Land Trust 2c. Mailing Address (Street or Po Box) 4405 71h Ave, Suite 306 2d. City, State, Zip Lacey, WA 98503 2e. Phone(1) A Phone(2) 2g. Fax 2h. E-mail 360-943-3012 IaLirence@capitoIIaiidti-ust.org Additional forms may be required for the following permits: • If your project may qualify for Department of the Army authorization through a Regional General Permit(RGP),contact the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers for application information(206)764-3495. • Not all cities and counties accept the JARPA for their local Shoreline permits.If you need a Shoreline permit,contact the appropriate city or county government to make sure they accept the JARPA. 2To access an online JARPA form with[help]screens,go to http:/lwv ,v.eperrnitting.wa.clov/site/alias resourcecentediarpa Lrpa form19984harpa form.aspx. For other help,contact the Governor's Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance at(800)917-0043 or help@oria.wa.gov. ORIA-16-011 Page 1 of 15 Part 3-Authorized Agent or Contact Person authorized to represent the applicant about the project. (Note: Authorized agent(s) must sign 11 b of this application.) (i,eipl 3a. Name (Last,First,Middle) Katrinka Hibler, P.E. 3b. Organization (If applicable) Mason Conservation District 3c. Mailing Address (Street or PO Box) 450 West Business Park Road 3d. City, State, Zip Shelton, WA 98584 3e. Phone(1) 3f. Phone(2) 3g. Fax 3h. E-mail 360-427-9436 x 113 katrinka@masoncd.org Part 4-Property Owner(s) Contact information for people or organizations owning the property(ies)where the project will occur. Consider both upland and aquatic ownership because the upland owners may not own the adjacent aquatic land. Leio] Z Same as applicant. (Skip to Part 5.) ❑ Repair or maintenance activities on existing rights-of-way or easements. (Skip to Part 5.) ❑ There are multiple upland property owners. Complete the section below and fill out JARPA Attachment A for each additional property owner. ❑ Your project is on Department of Natural Resources (DNR)-managed aquatic lands. If you don't know, contact the DNR at(360)902-1100 to determine aquatic land ownership. If yes, complete JARPA Attachment E to apply for the Aquatic Use Authorization. 4a. Name (Last,First,Middle) 4b. Organization (If applicable) Capitol Land Trust 4c. Mailing Address(Street or PO Box) 4405 711 Ave, Suite 306 4d. City, State, Zip Lacey, WA 98503 4e. Phone(1) 4f. Phone(2) 4g. Fax 4h. E-mail 360-943-3012 laurence@capitollandtrust.org ORIA-16-011 Page 2 of 15 Part 5-Project Location(s) Identifying information about the property or properties where the project will occur. [help) ❑ There are multiple project locations (e.g. linear projects). Complete the section below and use JARPA Attachment B for each additional project location. 5a. Indicate the type of ownership of the property. (Check all that apply.) elpel ] ® Private ❑ Federal ❑ Publicly owned (state,county,city, special districts like schools,ports,etc.) ❑ Tribal ❑ Department of Natural Resources (DNR)— managed aquatic lands (Complete DARPA Attachment E) 5b. Street Address(Cannot be a PO Box. If there is no address,provide other location information in 5p.) [help] 5730 E. State Route 3 5c. City, State, Zip(If the project is not in a city or town,provide the name of the nearest city or town.) [hell ] Shelton, WA 98584 5d. County [help] Mason County 5e. Provide the section, township, and range for the project location. [help] % Section Section Township Range S36 T21 N R3W 5f. Provide the latitude and longitude of the project location. [-glpi • Example:47.03922 N lat./-122.89142 W long.(Use decimal degrees-NAD 83) 47.26346 lat. /-123.01501 long 5g. List the tax parcel number(s)for the project location. (help] • The local county assessor's office can provide this information. 32136-31-00000 a d/or 321363100000` 5h. Contact informa 'tnrfiaT att�jo ring property owners. (If you need more space,use JARPA Attachment C.) help] Name Mailing Address Tax Parcel #(if known) STATE OF WASHINGTON. STATE OF WASHINGTON, DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION STATE LANDS DIVISION P o aoz aiu __.-____-........._....__-.. 321360060000 OLYIIPIA OVA 98io47440 ORIA-16-011 Page 3 of 15 5i. List all wetlands on or adjacent to the project location. [ham) This project will occur on Cranberry Creek, which drains into North Oakland Bay. Both freshwater and saltmarsh wetlands are located on this conserved property. A wetland delineation map is attached to this JARPA which shows the location and types of wetlands identified on the property. The project itself will take place within the riparian corridor of Cranberry Creek. 5j. List all waterbodies (other than wetlands) on or adjacent to the project location. [nel�) Cranberry Creek and Oakland Bay. On the east edge of this property, Deer Creek drains into Oakland Bay. 5k. Is any part of the project area within a 100-year floodplain? [new) ❑x Yes ❑ No ❑ Don't know 51. Briefly describe the vegetation and habitat conditions on the property. [help) This site is a former working farm that was placed in permanent conservation with Capitol Land Trust (CLT)over a decade ago. Since then CLT has worked on various stages of restoration, including removal of old farm infrastructure buildings and replanting and expanding the riparian buffers along Deer and Cranberry Creeks. Adjacent to the bridge, a mostly intact riparian area with diverse forest cover remains with limited incursion by invasive weeds such as blackberry. CLT is working on invasive removal and replanting with native species and would follow up the bridge removal with additional planting. 5m. Describe how the property is currently used. [help) The property is currently preserved as permanent habitat for aquatic and terrestrial species. Periodic maintenance, planting, and weed removal activities take place, as well as occasional birding tours or environmental education and volunteer events. Limited haying still takes place as part of the current pasture maintenance strategy. 5n. Describe how the adjacent properties are currently used. [h»p) This property abuts State Route 3 (WA State Department of Transportation) and at the far north end, a nursery. Residential properties front the far bank of Deer Creek to the east/southeast. Only S.R. 3 is located within 300 feet of the proposed project site. Otherwise the property is entirely conserved between Cranberry Creek, Deer Creek, and Oakland Bay. 5o. Describe the structures (above and below ground)on the property, including their purpose(s)and current condition. [help] The property currently has a garage for storing restoration equipment/supplies, a mobile home that is slated for future removal, and a few other remnant farm structures such as a barn and open shed, that are used periodically in support of restoration or volunteer activities. PUD3 maintains a power pole on the property that is accessed via the driveway leading to the bridge to be removed. This driveway will remain in place to preserve maintenance access to the power pole for PUD 3, beyond the pole, the road will be decommissioned and returned to riparian buffer. 5p. Provide driving directions from the closest highway to the project location, and attach a map. [help) ORIA-16-011 Page 4 of 15 Drive nor th out of Shelton along Hwy 3 and pass East Nason Road on the left. Make first possible right into the driveway at 5730 E. SR 3, which has a Capitol Land Trust sign on the locked gate. Part 6-Project Description 6a. Briefly summarize the overall project. You can provide more detail in 6b. [help) This project involves removal of an unnecessary bridge and associated rock riprap from the banks of Cranberry Creek. A gravel road outside of the riparian area, across the hay field will be installed to provide an alternative access. 6b. Describe the purpose of the project and why you want or need to perform it. [he( ] The bridge is an unnecessary man-made object that was installed many years ago and doesn't meet current design standards. The bridge deck is very close to the water surface even during low flow periods. During high flow events, the bridge becomes an obstruction that can trap debris negatively impacting natural channel function. Property access will be shifted to a new access roadway from the north end of the site, which will travel through a field located outside of the riparian buffer corridor. Some parts of the channel have been artificially hardened with riprap to protect the bridge footing and limit erosion in places where the prior residents wanted to control it. Bridge removal will restore natural stream processes, function, and movement across the adjacent flood plain. This will allow for LWD recruitment and will generally improve habitat for salmonids and other species dependent on functional freshwater systems and related habitats. 6c. Indicate the project category. (Check all that apply) hel ] ❑ Commercial ❑ Residential ❑ Institutional ❑ Transportation ❑ Recreational ❑ Maintenance 0 Environmental Enhancement 6d. Indicate the major elements of your project. (Check all that apply) [help) ❑ Aquaculture ❑ Culvert ❑ Float ❑ Retaining Wall ❑ Bank Stabilization ❑ Dam /Weir ❑ Floating Home (upland) ❑ Boat House ❑ Dike! Levee /Jetty ❑ Geotechnical Survey ❑ Road ❑ Boat Launch El Ditch ❑ El ScientificLand Clearing Measurement Device ❑ Boat Lift ❑ Dock J Pier ❑ Marina / Moorage ❑ Stairs ❑ Bridge ❑ Dredging ❑ Mining ❑ Stormwater facility ❑ Bulkhead ❑ Fence ❑ Outfall Structure ❑ Swimming Pool ❑ Buoy ❑ Ferry Terminal ❑ Piling/Dolphin ❑ Utility Line ❑ Channel Modification ❑ Fishway ❑ Raft ® Other: Bridge and armor removal, Gravel road removal, planting. Alternative access road installation. ORIA-16-011 Page 5 of 15 6e. Describe how you plan to construct each project element checked in 6d. Include specific construction methods and equipment to be used. Ln l ] • Identify where each element will occur in relation to the nearest waterbody. • Indicate which activities are within the 100-year floodplain. An alternative access road will be installed from the gate at the northeast corner of the property. 4 to 6 inches of topsoil and sod would be removed for 10 foot wide road. Geotextile fabric will be placed on the exposed soil. 6 inches of gravel will be placed in two three inch lifts and compacted. Construction of the gravel road will begin in the hay field outside of the WSDOT right of way. The bridge removal will be accomplished by scoring the concrete bridge deck and using an excavator to remove pieces of concrete. The log stringers will be removed from the stream and used as LWD in the road restoration. Sandbags will be used to isolate the armored banks from the stream flow. Armor around the bridge abutments and along the stream bank will be removed with an excavator from the landward side. The road bed will be loosened, compost and woodchip mulch applied. The old road beds will be planted with native trees and shrubs. The area disturbed during bank armor removal will be mulched and revegetated with native plants and trees. The plastic netting embedded in the streambed downstream from the bridge will be removed with an excavator or by hand with a shovel. All activities are within the 100 year flood plain. 6f. What are the anticipated start and end dates for project construction?(Month/Year) [hem] • If the project will be constructed in phases or stages,use DARPA Attachment D to list the start and end dates of each phase or stage. _ Start Date: July 15 2019 End Date: prior to 2025 ❑ See JARPA Attachment D 6g. Fair market value of the project, including materials, labor, machine rentals, etc. net_] $50000 6h. Will any portion of the project receive federal funding? yet • If yes,list each agency providing funds. ❑ Yes ❑ No © Don't know Part 7—Wetlands: Impacts and Mitigation U Check here if there are wetlands or wetland buffers on or adjacent to the project area. (If there are none, skip to Part 8.) 7a. Describe how the project has been designed to avoid and minimize adverse impacts to wetlands. ❑ Not applicable This project will take place during the fish window under dry conditions to limit impacts to riparian soils and vegetation. Care will be taken to strictly limit machine access to the places absolutely necessary to remove artificial armor and bridge infrastructure. Most work will take place from the adjacent roadway leading onto the bridge itself, which is already highly disturbed. All necessary erosion and sediment control best management practices will be utilized during construction. Upon completion of structure removal, the stream banks will be stabilized with appropriate measures and replanted to rapidly re-establish riparian habitat. The access road will be installed in the hay pasture which is outside of the riparian buffer and delineated wetland. ORIA-16-011 Page 6 of 15 7b. Will the project impact wetlands? O Yes ® No ❑ Don't know 7c. Will the project impact wetland buffers? help] ® Yes ❑ No ❑ Don't know 7d. Has a wetland delineation report been prepared? [help) • If Yes,submit the report, including data sheets,with the JARPA package. ® Yes ❑ No 7e. Have the wetlands been rated using the Western Washington or Eastern Washington Wetland Rating System? [help] • If Yes,submit the wetland rating forms and figures with the JARPA package. ❑ Yes ❑ No ® Don't know 7f. Have you prepared a mitigation plan to compensate for any adverse impacts to wetlands? hei -1 • If Yes,submit the plan with the JARPA package and answer 7g. • If No,or Not applicable,explain below why a mitigation plan should not be required. ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Don't know This project will have a very small and temporary adverse impact on the riparian buffer and associated wetlands adjacent to Cranberry Creek while work is underway. The intent of the restoration is to remove artificial man- made structures and return the site to natural riparian conditions, which will result in wetland habitat enhancement within the riparian corridor. A planting plan to enhance riparian and wetland habitat is included in the design set. A mitigation plan should not be required for this project as it is designed specifically to benefit and , enhance fish and wildlife habitat. 7g. Summarize what the mitigation plan is meant to accomplish, and describe how a watershed approach was used to design the plan. [_help) n/a 7h. Use the table below to list the type and rating of each wetland impacted, the extent and duration of the impact, and the type and amount of mitigation proposed. Or if you are submitting a mitigation plan with a similar table, you can state (below) where we can find this information in the plan. [hetl Activity(fill, Wetland Wetland Impact Duration Proposed Wetland drain, excavate, Name' type and area (sq. of impact' mitigation mitigation area flood, etc.) rating ft. or type (sq. ft. or category' Acres) acres ORIA-16-011 Page 7 of 15 If no official name for the wetland exists,create a unique name(suc�asetlandl"). �Thename�should be consistent with other project documents,such as a wetland delineation report. z Ecology wetland category based on current Western Washington or Eastern Washington Wetland Rating System.Provide the wetland rating forms with the JARPA package. Indicate the days,months or years the wetland will be measurably impacted by the activity.Enter"permanent"if applicable. "Creation C,Re-establishment/Rehabilitation R,Enhancement E ,Preservation P,Mitigation Bank/In-lieu fee B Page number(s)for similar information in the mitigation plan, if available: 7i. For all filling activities identified in 7h, describe the source and nature of the fill material, the amount in cubic yards that will be used, and how and where it will be placed into the wetland. h[ elp1 71. For all excavating activities identified in 7h, describe the excavation method, type and amount of material in cubic yards you will remove, and where the material well be disposed. [he�i Part 8—Waterbodies (other than wetlands): Impacts and Mitigation In Part 8, "waterbodies" refers to non-wetland waterbodies. (See Part 7 for information related to wetlands.) ih-eip] N Check here if there are waterbodies on or adjacent to the project area. (If there are none, skip to Part 9.) 8a. Describe how the project is designed to avoid and minimize adverse impacts to the aquatic environment. ❑ Not applicable Temporary erosion and sediment control BMPs will be installed and maintained for the duration of construction. Temporary measures will be replaced by permanent stream bank plantings upon project completion. The focus of all efforts will be to limit sedimentation and turbidity impacts on the stream as it flows into Oakland Bay. Sandbags will be used to isolate stream banks from stream flow when armor is being removed. 8b.Will your project impact a waterbody or the area around a waterbody? N Yes ❑ No ORIA-16-011 Page 8 of 15 8c. Have you prepared a mitigation plan to compensate for the project's adverse impacts to non-wetland waterbodies? • If Yes,submit the plan with the JARPA package and answer 8d. • If No,or Not applicable,explain below why a mitigation plan should not be required. ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Don't know The project designs and planting plans are intended to restore the banks and function of Cranberry Creek to natural conditions by removing artificial, man-made structure (bridge) and armoring and replacing it with native vegetation. 8d. Summarize what the mitigation plan is meant to accomplish. Describe how a watershed approach was used to design the plan. • If you already completed 7g you do not need to restate your answer here. [help] n/a 8e. Summarize impact(s)to each waterbody in the table below. [help] Activity (clear, Waterbody Impact Duration Amount of material Area (sq. ft. or dredge, fill, pile name' location' of impact' (cubic yards) to be linear ft.) of drive, etc.) placed in or removed waterbody from waterbody directly affected Removal of Cranberry Directly artificial structures Creek adjacent to 1 day 40 CY to remove 66 LF the creek 'If no official name for the waterbody exists,create a unique name(such as"Stream 1")The name should be consistent with other documents provided. s Indicate whether the impact will occur in or adjacent to the waterbody. If adjacent,provide the distance between the impact and the waterbody and indicate whether the impact will occur within the 100-year flood plain. Indicate the days,months or years the waterbody will be measurably impacted by the work. Enter"permanent'if applicable. 8f. For all activities identified in 8e, describe the source and nature of the fill material, amount(in cubic yards) you will use, and how and where it will be placed into the waterbody. [1elp] No fill will be added. ORIA-16-011 Page 9 of 15 8g. For all excavating or dredging activities identified in 8e, describe the method for excavating or dredging, type and amount of material you will remove, and where the material will be disposed. [help] Excavation work will occur in 2 places: (1)to remove individual riprap rock along the stream bank upstream of the bridge, mostly likely by picking each stone up using the bucket and thumb of an excavator rather than digging down into the soil (14 CY), and (2)to remove the bridge and associated rock armor footing (26 CY). The concrete bridge deck(approx. 18 CY)will be scored with a concrete saw, broken off in chunks and removed from the site in a dump truck. All riprap and concrete will be disposed of in a permitted location to be determined by the contractor. Armor and bridge abutments will be removed by an excavator from the landward side. No equipment will enter the stream. After bridge removal, the bank will be re-sloped and planted to minimize erosion as plants become established. Part 9—Additional Information Any additional information you can provide helps the reviewer(s) understand your project. Complete as much of this section as you can. It is ok if you cannot answer a question. 9a. If you have already worked with any government agencies on this project, list them below. Lqewj Agency Name Contact Name Phone Most Recent Date of Contact Mason County Kell Rowen, Planning (360) 427-9436 x 286 5/13/2019 Community Planning Manager WDFW Allison Cook, Biologist 360-480-3510 6/21/2019 USACE Jason Sweeney, Biologist 206-764-3450 6/21/2019 and Project Manager 9b. Are any of the wetlands or waterbodies identified in Part 7 or Part 8 of this JARPA on the Washington Department of Ecology's 303(d) List? • If Yes,list the parameter(s)below. • If you don't know,use Washington Department of Ecology's Water Quality Assessment tools at:https://ecology.wa.gov/Water- Shorelines/Water-quality/Water-improvement!Assessment-of-state-waters-303d. M Yes ❑ No This reach of Cranberry Creek is listed in Category 5 for Temperature (Listing ID 23752), Category 2 for Dissolved Oxygen (Listing ID: 9441), and Category 1 for bacteria (Listing ID 24233) 9c. What U.S. Geological Survey Hydrological Unit Code (HUC) is the project in? [help] • Go to http:ilcfpub epa(iov/surf/tc)(;ate/index.cfm to help identify the HUC. 171100190007 - Reach code 17110019000707 9d. What Water Resource Inventory Area Number(WRIA#)is the project in? [help] • Go to https://ecology.wa.qov_/Water-ShorelinesNVater-supply/Water-availabiIitvNVatershed-look-up to find the WRIA#. ORIA-16-011 Page 10 of 15 WRIA 14 i 9e. Will the in-water construction work comply with the State of Washington water quality standards for turbidity? • Go to htti)s://ecoloay.wa.gov/Water-ShorelinesNVater-quality/Freshwater/Surface-water-quality-standards/Criteria for the standards. N Yes ❑ No ❑ Not applicable 9f. If the project is within the jurisdiction of the Shoreline Management Act, what is the local shoreline environment designation? el j • If you don't know,contact the local planning department. • For more information,go to:https:/lecology.wa.gov/Water-ShorelinesiShoreline-coastal-rnanaaemenUShoreline-coas'a_I- planninglShoreline-laws-rules-and-cases. ❑ Urban ❑ Natural ❑ Aquatic 71 Conservancy ❑ Other: 9g. What is the Washington Department of Natural Resources Water Type? • Go to iittp://www.dnr.wa.gov/forest-practices-water-tyi)inq for the Forest Practices Water Typing System. ❑ Shoreline N Fish ❑ Non-Fish Perennial ❑ Non-Fish Seasonal 9h. Will this project be designed to meet the Washington Department of Ecology's most current stormwater manual? [Li 1 i] • If No,provide the name of the manual your project is designed to meet. [K Yes ❑ No Name of manual: Stormwater Manual for Western Washington 2019 draft GIL Does the project site have known contaminated sediment? • If Yes,please describe below. ❑ Yes N No 9j. If you know what the property was used for in the past, describe below. ei ] This property was a working farm in the past. 9k. Has a cultural resource (archaeological)survey been performed on the project area? [net,) • If Yes,attach it to your JARPA package. N Yes ❑ No ORIA-16-011 Page 11 of 15 91. Name each species listed under the federal Endangered Species Act that occurs in the vicinity of the project area or might be affected by the proposed work. Puget Sound Steelhead (Threatened) Puget Sound\Strait of Georgia Coho Salmon (Species of Concern) 9m. Name each species or habitat on the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's Priority Habitats and Species List that might be affected by the proposed work. [ne?p] Coho Oncorhynchus kisutch Rainbow Trout Oncorhynchus mykiss Winter Steelhead Oncorhynchus mykiss Resident Coastal Cutthroat Oncorhynchus clarki Fall Chinook Oncorhynchus tshawytscha Fall Chum Oncorhynchus keta Chum Oncorhynchus keta Steelhead Oncorhynchus mykiss Summer Chum Oncorhynchus keta Chum Oncorhynchus keta Coho Oncorhynchus kisutch Part 10—SEPA Compliance and Permits Use the resources and checklist below to identify the permits you are applying for. • Online Project Questionnaire at http://apps.oria.wa.gOV/DpasJ. • Governor's Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance at(800) 917-0043 or help(o-)-oria.wa.gov. • For a list of addresses to send your DARPA to, click on agency addresses for completed JARPA. ORIA-16-011 Page 12 of 15 10a. Compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). (Check all that apply.) [help] • For more information about SEPA,go to https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/SEPA-environmental-review. ® A copy of the SEPA determination or letter of exemption is included with this application. ❑ A SEPA determination is pending with (lead agency). The expected decision date is ® I am applying for a Fish Habitat Enhancement Exemption. (Check the box below in 10b.) ❑ This project is exempt (choose type of exemption below). ❑ Categorical Exemption. Under what section of the SEPA administrative code (WAC) is it exempt? ❑ Other.- 0 SEPA is pre-empted by federal law. 10b. Indicate the permits you are applying for. (Check all that apply.) LOCAL GOVERNMENT Local Government Shoreline permits: ❑ Substantial Development ❑ Conditional Use ❑ Variance ❑ Shoreline Exemption Type (explain): Other City/County permits: ❑ Floodplain Development Permit ❑ Critical Areas Ordinance STATE GOVERNMENT Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: ❑ Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) CXi Fish Habitat Enhancement Exemption—Attach Exemption Form Washington Department of Natural Resources: ❑ Aquatic Use Authorization Complete DARPA Attachment E and submit a check for$$25 payable to the Washington Department of Natural Resources. Do not send cash. Washington Department of Ecology: ❑ Section 401 Water Quality Certification FEDERAL AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENT United States Department of the Army (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers): ® Section 404 Nationwide 27 Aquatic Habitat Restoration ❑ Section 10 (work in navigable waters) United States Coast Guard: ❑ General Bridge Act Permit ❑ Private Aids to Navigation (for non-bridge projects) United States Environmental Protection Agency: ❑ Section 401 Water Quality Certification (discharges into waters of the U.S.) on tribal lands where tribes do not have treatment as a state (TAS) ORIA-16-011 Page 13 of 15 Tribal Permits: (Check with the tribe to see if there are other tribal permits,e.g.,Tribal Environrnental Protection Act,Shoreline Permits, Hydraulic Project Permits,or other in addition to CWA Section 401 WQC) ❑ Section 401 Water Quality Certification (discharges into waters of the U.S.)where the tribe has treatment as a state (TAS). - ORIA-16-011 Page 14 of 15 Part 11—Authorizing Signatures Signatures are required before submitting the JARPA package. The JARPA package includes the JARPA form, project plans, photos, etc. hel P 1 P , P (�] 11a. Applicant Signature(required) hel I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information provided in this application is true, complete, and accurate. I also certify that I have the authority to carry out the proposed activities, and I agree to start work only after I have received all necessary permits. I hereby authorjze the agent named in Part 3 of this application to act on my behalf in matters related to this application. V;L (initial) By initialing here, I state that I have the authority to grant access to the property. I also give my consent to the permitting agencies ente ing the property where the project is located to inspect the project site or any work related to the project.NX (initial) Applicant Printed Name Applicant Signature Date C Ay-i'�-vl Lc, A T'�✓S� 11 b. Authorized Agent Signature [help] I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information provided in this application is true, complete, and accurate. I also certify that I have the authority to carry out the proposed activities and I agree to start work only after all necessary permits have been issued. Authorized Agent Printed Name L Authorized Agent Signature Date 11c. Property Owner Signature (if not applicant) heel ] Not required if project is on existing rights-of-way or easements (provide copy of easement with JARPA), consent to the permitting agencies entering the property where the project is located to inspect the project site or any work. These inspections shall occur at reasonable times and, if practical, with prior notice to the landowner. Property Owner Printed Name Property Owner Signature Date C,p 18 U.S.0§1001 provides that Whoever,in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly falsifies,conceals,or covers up by any trick,scheme,or device a material fact or makes any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowingsame to contain an false fictitious or fraudulent statement Y t ement or entry,shall be fined not more than$10,000 or imprisoned not more than r r ry P 5 years o both. Y If you require this document in another format,contact the Governor's Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance(ORIA)at(800) 917-0043. People with hearing loss can call 711 for Washington Relay Service. People with a speech disability can call(877)833-6341. ORIA publication number: ORIA-16-011 rev.0912018 ORIA-16-011 Page 15 of 15 BIOLOGICAL EVALUATION FOR INFORMAL ESA CONSULTATION 3 US Army Corps For: (Corps Reference Number) of Engineers Seattle District Version: May 2012 "' This form is for projects that have insignificant or•discountable impacts on listed species. It contours all the information rec uired or a biological evaluation but in abbreviated firm and with minimal instructions ./� l l g fc on lion to fill it out. For more detailed instructions, a format fin•development of a biological assessrrrent or•biological evaluation can be found on the Seattle District Corps website()vww.arvs.usace.armv.tit il—click on regulator3,and then on endangered species,BA Template). You may also contact the Corps at 206-764-3495 for further information. Drawings and Photographs-Drawings and photographs must be submitted. Photographs must be submitted showing local area,shoreline conditions,existing overwater structures,and location of the proposed project. Drawings must include a vicinity map;plan,profile,and cross-section drawings of the proposed structures;and over-and in-water structures on adjacent properties. (For assistance with the preparation of the drawings,please refer to our Drawing Checklist located on our website at www.nws.usace.army.mil Select Regulatory— Regulatory/Permits—Forms.) Submit the information to: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,Regulatory Branch,P.O. Box 3755, Seattle,Washington 98124-3755. Date: June 25,2019 SECTION A-General Information 1. Applicant name: Capitol Land Trust c/o Laurence Reeves Mailing address: 4405 7"'Ave SE, Suite 306, Lacey,WA 98503 Work phone: Home phone: Email: Fax: 360)943-3012 La urence��:capitollandtrust.org 2. Joint-use applicant name(if applicable): Mailing address: Work phone: Home phone: Email: Fax: 3. Authorized agent name: Mason Conservation District,c/o Katrinka Hibler Mailing address: Mason Conservation District,450 W Business Park Road, Shelton,WA 98584 Work phone: Home phone: Email: Fax. (360)427-9436 x It 7 Katrinka ci)masoncd.or 4. Location where proposed work will occur Address �c street address city,Y>county): 5730 E State Route 3, Shelton WA 98584 Location of joint-use property(street address,city,county): Waterbody: Cranberry Creek that empties into Oakland Bay Section: Section: 36 Township: 21N Range: 3W Latitude: 47.26346 1 Longitude: -123.01501 2 5. Description of Work: Include project drawings and site photographs. Describe the proposed project in detail. Please describe any mitigation that is being proposed for impacts from your project. Attach a mitigation plan as an appendix, if appropriate. The project will include the removal of a 55 foot concrete and log stringer bridge,associated r f rock bank armor,decommission the gravel road approaches to the bridge abutment armor,37 0 0 and install a gravel alternative access road.A reference reach upstream of the project will be used to determine appropriate native plant species to revegetate the project site. JC 1! oM # `J ' "l f '. i w srz � Bridge a>f" POW Site Map with location of bridge and annor to be removed. State Highway 3 is just to the north of the project site.Access roads to the bridge will also be removed and restored. 3 _9'• 4. Bridge to be removed looking south at winter water levels. Log stringers are in the water. Area outlined in red is armored with broken concrete.This will be removed. The concrete bridge deck will be scored with a saw into smaller pieces. A shop vacuum will be used to collect the slurry created by the concrete saw. An excavator will be used to pull the concrete pieces off the log stringers for disposal. Log stringers will be removed and placed on the existing road bed for LW )during road restoration after the road is decommissioned. Any large wood that is imbedded in the stream will be left in place. Bridge rails will be removed from the site for disposal. Wood has accumulated on the bank adjacent to h y c the bridge. Efforts will be made to not disturb E k the accumulated wood. 94 Log in stream bed to be left Bridge to be removed looking north. Log stringers are in the water at mid-June water levels. :n n. r w ' y 4 r py A�} y � _ Of - r p �r 5 Approximately 37' of 2'x2'rock bank armor to be removed upstream of the bridge"An excavator will be used from the bank to lift rocks out individually. Sandbags will be used to isolate the bank to reduce impacts from turbidity.Photo taken looking downstream. Exposed banks resulting from armor and bridge removal will be seeded with native grass seed, covered with straw and planted with native vegetation.p e etation.Areas above OHW will be mulched with wood chips and planted with native vegetation.A reference reach up stream of the project area will be used to determine appropriate plant species to use for the revegetation of this project site. A w r 4 �y". • yr "a ... a Cl+ c J+ ` >. 4s •,• ��ryry • ' SY .L`• .� r4r 5 �` ,t.` ,a,� r �.�� �! .�"'�� i s ,�1��.. t ; �a f. to � `�:? •.',. Renmant plastic netting to be removed just downstream of the bridge. 6 t �t x� Road approaches to bridge to be removed. Road bed will be loosened.Compost and mulch will be applied. Native plants will be planted. Log stringers will be placed on the old road bed as LWD. FNI =r 4} Looking southwest at the approximate location of 1600 foot gravel road from northeast gate to east side of barn. 6. Construction Techniques: Describe methods and timing of construction to be employed in building the project and any associated features. Identify actions that could n fect listed/proposed species or designated/proposed critical habitat and describe in sufficient detail to allow an assessment of potential impacts. Consider actions such as vegetation removal, temporary or permanent elevations in noise level, channel modifications, hydrological or hydraulic alterations, access roads,power lines etc. Also discuss construction techniques associated with any interdependent or interrelated projects. Address the following: A. Construction sequencing and timing of each stage(duration and dates): 1. Access road construction. a. Remove top 6 inches of sod and topsoil in 10 foot wide road footprint. b. Place geotextile fabric with minimum 2 foot overlaps at seams c. Install 3 inches of compacted crushed surfacing base course along length of road. d. Install 3 inches of compacted crushed surfacing top course along length of road. Ensure that road surface is sloped to drain to the side of the road. 2. All work adjacent to the stream will happen within the designated/permitted fish window. 3. Concrete bridge deck will be removed in pieces. 4. Log bridge stringers will be removed. 4.Sandbagging and fish removal to divert the stream around the banks where armor will be removed will be installed. 5.Bank armor and abutments will be removed. 6.Exposed banks will be seeded and mulched. 7.Erosion control measures will be installed to prevent surface erosion from the road bed restoration. 8.Road beds will be loosened.Compost and mulch will be applied.LWD placed. 9. Plantings will be installed during the rainy season. B. Site preparation: Erosion control measures to be installed. C. Equipment to be used: Small to mid-sized excavator for road bed preparation,bridge and armor removal. Dump truck for hauling the materials off site. Concrete saw and shop vacuum to score concrete bridge deck and contain sawing slurry. D. Construction materials to be used: Erosion control wattle or silt fence. Compost Wood chip mulch Plant material for revegetation Geotextile for road base 150 CY Crushed Surfacing Base Course 165 CY Crushed Surfacing Top Course E. Work corridor: All bridge removal work will take place on the existing road approaches.Equipment on the south bank will leave the property via the new access road through the hay field. 8 The armor upstream of the bridge will be accessed and removed from the uplands. F. Staging areas and equipment wash outs: Staging areas and equipment washout will happen near the barn. G. Stockpiling areas: Stockpiling will happen near the barn. Stock piling will be minimal as sod and topsoil from the road bed preparation will be loaded into a truck for disposal off site. Road bed gravel will be placed when it is brought onto the site.No stockpiling of these materials will be needed. H. Running of equipment during construction: Equipment will only be run as needed during work hours. 1. Soil stabilization needs/techniques: Bank restoration will include seeding and revegetation.No additional means will be used. J. Clean-up and re-vegetation: All foreign material will be removed from the site.Exposed soils will be revegetated. K. Storm water controls/management: Wattle or silt fence will be installed as needed to prevent surface runoff of exposed soils.The construction window will be during the dry season. L. Source location of any fill used: Road bed gravel will be locally sourced from a permitted pit to be determined by the project contractor.Compost and wood chips will be locally sourced.Compost will not include composted animal manure. M. Location of any spoil disposal: Bank armor will be disposed of off site in a permitted location identified by the contractor. 7. Action Area Please describe the action area. The action area means all areas to be affected directly(e.g.,earth moving, vegetation removal,construction noise,placement offill, release of environmental contaminants)and indirectly by the proposed action. (Example:as a direct effect, the action area for pile driving would include the area out to where the noise from the pile driving falls below the level of harm or disturbance for listed species. For vibratory hammer pile driving impacts to killer whales,this level is 120 dB. Action area will include anv area where the underwater noise level may exceed 120 dB). The action area will include the road approaches and uplands adjacent to the upstream armor to be removed. Stockpiling and staging will occur adjacent to the barn to the south of the bridge.The project will be accessed via the hay field to the southeast and the road approach from State Route 3 to the north. The hay field access road will be approximately 1600 feet long and 10 feet wide. 8. Species Information: Identify each listed or proposed species, including terrestrial species, as well as designated or proposed critical habitat in the action area. Please include information on which listed species use are expected to be found in the action area and the potential for them to be there during project activities.. 9 The USFWS listed 5 species in the project area: Fisher(Pekcrnicr pennant), Marbled Murrelet(Brcrchyrmnphus marmorutus),Streaked Horned Lark(Eremophila alpestris strigata),Yellow-billed Cuckoo(Coccuzus anrericantts), Bull Trout(Salvelinus confluentus). The letter also deternuned that"there are no Critical Habitats within your project area under this office's jurisdiction." 9. Existing Environmental Conditions: Describe existing environmental conditions for the,following: A. Shoreline riparian vegetation and habitat features The shoreline riparian vegetation is well established in the project area.The overstory is dominated by Red Alder and Western Redcedar. Understory vegetation includes some invasive species: English Ivy, Reed Canary Grass,and Himalayan Balckberry. Native understory vegetation includes: Thimbleberry, Salmonberry, Dock,nettles, willow sp., Horsetail, etc. B. Aquatic substrate and vegetation(include information on the amount and type of eelgrass or macroalgae present at the site) The stream bed consists of small gravel to sand with minimal aquatic vegetation. C. Surrounding land/water uses The property is a historic fann that was donated to Capitol Land Trust over ten years ago.The land trust has worked to increase the riparian buffer with the planting of conifers.The pastures are hayed during the summer months. The majority of the structures on the property were recently removed and their sites prepared for revegetation. The barn and garage will be left on the property for storage of restoration tools and materials. State Highway 3 runs adjacent to the property and the tide flats of Oakland bay are used for shellfish farming. D. Level of development This is a rural agricultural property that is now in a landtrust.Tlus project is part of the process to restore the property to natural habitat. E. Water quality Oakland Bay at the mouth of Cranberry Creek has a category 2 listing for bacteria. Cranberry Creek at the project location has three listings: Category 5 for temperature Category 2 for Dissolved Oxygen Category 1 for Bacteria F. Describe use of the action area by listed salmonid fish species. WDFW Salmonscape map lists the following fish as using Cranberry Creek: Fall Chinook Coho Surruner Chum Fall Chum Winter Steelhead 10 G. Is the project located within designated/proposed bull trout or Pacific salmon critical habitat?If so, please address the proposed projects'potential direct and indirect effect to primary constituent elements(Critical habitat templates can be found on the Corps website at: http•//www nws usace army mil/Missions/CivilWorks/Regulatory/PermitGuidebook/EndangeredSpec ies.as x,select Forms,Tools and References;Forms and Templates;Critical Habitat Assessment Forms. The project is not located within a designated or proposed bull trout or Pacific Salmon critical habitat area. H. Describe use of the action area by other listed fish species(green sturgeon, eulachon, bocaccio, canary rockylsh and yelloweye rockfish). These species were not listed as present in this stream. I. Is the project located within designated/proposed critical habitat for any of the species listed below? If so please address the proposed projects'potential direct and indirect effect to primary constituent elements. Please see the NOAA-Fisheries and US Fish and Wildlife websites(www.nwr.noaa.g-ov and www.fws.gov/pacific respectively)for further information. Southern resident killer whale Marbled murrelet Northern spotted owl Western snowy plover Green sturgeon Eulachon No. J. Describe use of action area by marbled murrelets. How far to the nearest marbled murrelet nest site or critical habitat? Some information is available on the Fish and Wildlife Service website: http://ecos fws gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=BO8C. Marbled murrelets are in north Puget Sound, Strait of Juan de Fuca and SW Washington Coast.Not close to this south Puget Sound project. K. Describe use of action area by the spotted owl. How far to the nearest spotted nest site or critical habitat? This map produced by Washington Nature Mapping Program shows T - green as the predicted distribution ri of the Spotted Owl.The project location is not predicted to be in part of their distribution area. r ®NaturcMapong 11 10. Effects Analysis Describe the direct and indirect effects of the action on the proposed and listed species as well as designated and proposed critical habitat within the action area. Consider the impact to both individuals and the population. Discuss the short-term,construction-related, impacts as well as the long-term and permanent effects. Direct Impacts: Removal of the bridge will allow Cranberry Creek to flow freely and migrate naturally in the channel. The bridge currently impedes flow. Stream morphology indicates that water backs up behind the bridge and has caused the channel to widen and deepen in the area of the bridge. During restoration,as armor is removed, some sedimentation of the stream may occur. Sandbags will be used to isolate the work areas and reduce these impacts. Replanting the area will increase the habitat benefits of this site.Invasive species removal in the areas of bridge removal and armor removal will expand the area vegetated naturally. Indirect Impacts: 11. Conservation measures: Conservation measures are measures that would reduce or eliminate adverse impacts of the proposed activity (examples: work done during the recommended work window(to avoid times when species are most likely to be in the area), silt curtain, erosion control best management practices,percent grating on a pier to reduce shading impacts). Proposed work window: July 16-September 30 Other conservation measures: Sandbagging to isolate work areas from stream and fish. Straw wattle,straw mulch and seeding and wood chip mulch and replanting to reduce surface erosion and sedimentation to the stream. 12. Determination of Effect: Provide a summary of impacts concluding with statements)of effect,by species. Even projects that are intended to benefit the species might have short-term adverse impacts and those must be addressed. Only the following determinations are valid for listed species or designated critical habitat: NO effect, Literally no effect. No probability of any effect. The action is determined to have'no effect'if there are no proposed or listed salmon and no proposed or designated critical habitat in the action area or downstream from it. This effects determination is the responsibility of the action agency to make and does not require NMFS review. There is no designated critical habitat in the action area so No Effect to critical habitat. May Affect,Not Likely to Adversely Affect(NLAA)—Insignificant,discountable,or beneficial effects. The effect level is determined to be'may affect,not likely to adversely affect'if the proposed action does not have the potential to hinder attainment of relevant properly functioning indicators and has a negligible(extremely low)probability of taking proposed or listed salmon or resulting in the destruction or adverse modification of their habitat. An insignificant effect relates to the size of the impact and should never reach the scale where take occurs. A'discountable effect'is defined as being so extremely unlikely to occur that a reasonable person cannot detect,measure,or evaluate it. This level of effect requires informal consultation,which consists of NMFS and/or USFWS concurrence with the action agency's determination. 12 Salmon listed on the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Priority Habitats and Species Report for this area include: Chum(Oncorhynchus keta),Coho(Oncorhynchus kisutch),Fall Chinook(Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), Rainbow Trout(Oncorhynchus mykiss),Resident Coastal Cutthroat(Oncorhynchus clarki), Steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss), Summer Chum(Oncorhynchits keta),Winter Steelhead(Oncorhynchits mykiss). This project is likely to have beneficial long term effects but may have discountable short term effects of sediment in the stream during armor and bridge removal.Measures will be taken to minimize sedimentation. 13. EFH Analysis Essential Fish Habitat(EFH)is broadly defined by the Act(now called the Magnuson-Stevens Act or the Sustainable Fisheries Act)to include "those waters and substrate necessary to fish for spawning, breeding,feeding, or growth to maturity". This language is interpreted or described in the 19971nterim Final Rule[62 Fed.Reg. 66551,Section 600.10 Definitions]-- Waters include aquatic areas and their associated physical,chemical,and biological properties that are used by fist:and may include historic areas if appropriate;substrate includes sediment, hard bottom,structures underlying the waters,and associated biological communities;necessary means the habitat required to support a sustainable fishery and the managed species'contribution to a healthy ecosystem; and "spawning,breeding,feeding, or growth to maturity"covers a species'full life cycle. Additional guidance for EFH analyses can be found at the NOAA Fisheries web site under the Sustainable Fisheries Division. No Essential fish habitat listings for this area were found on the NOAA Habitat Conservation and Protection Mapping tool. f©. NOAAHABITAT CONSERVATION I HABITAT PROTECTION V EFH view Tool i_.Data Query Tool EFH HUc Species/Management Lt ts) Management Show Link Name unit Found at Council FMP Location Pacific Pu at Chinook Salmon,Coho Coast - Sound Salmon.Puget Sound Pin AI! pacific Sa!mnn Salmon plan fiAPis No Habitat Areas of Particular Concern(HAPC)were Identified at the report loration EFH Areas Projected from Fishing ,f!a lea EFH areas Protected from Fishing(EFHA;were id'J"Vied at the report location. n Spatial data does not currently exist for all the managed species in tills area.The following Is a list of species or management units for which there , is no spatial data. *"For Ilnks to all EFN text descriptions see the complete data Inventory: en data inveato --a Pacific Coastal Pelagic Species. lack 14ackerel, DDC.a5°GP la`..-12d 992°wn� 14. References: Include any studies or papers that support statements trade in this form(example: reference the source for the listed species that are covered). 13 15. Appendices: As needed include mitigation, revegetation plans, monitoring plans, results of studies, water quality information, etc. Wetland Delineation prepared by Forest and Channel Metrics, INC. Priority Habitat and Species List generated at WDFW PHS on the Web mapping tool (bttv://apps.wdf,A,.wa.gov/i)hsontheweb)