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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEP92-00116 Place Trees and Boulders to Protect Bank and Property - SEP Determinations - 9/2/1992 MASON COUNTY P-173 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT v13 Planning-Landfill-Utilities DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (WAC 197-11-340) Description of Proposal : Place trees and boulders along Tahuya River to protect bank and property. Proponent: PAUL REID Location of Proposal : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PARCEL#:322132400000 SE NW * FS 05626 BK 070B Tahuya River, Section 13, Township 22N, Range 3W. 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 .21C. 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. This DNS is issued under 197-11-340 (2) , the Lead Agency will not act on this proposal for 15 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by 09/17/92 . DATE: 09/02/92 '-j f-a' -1q.2 Signat e of esponsible official Date Responsible Official : Gary Yando Director of Community Development 426 W. Cedar, PO BOX 578 Shelton, WA 98584 (206) 427-9670 NON_SIG, rev: 03/26/92 CC: WDOE, WDF, WDW, DNR, USACOE, Skokomish Tribe (2) , Applicant TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY A. BACKGROUND: 1 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: evoSjOIJ ^Q 2. Name of applicant: Fain 9-Q�d, 3. Address & phone number of applicant & contact person: per,., R; d 11z4 C"V wWy 3 SW olyw� 901v OYc�av61WA. 9DV- J 61i Co Wav� 4. Date checklist prepared: �re Vw�er��N wq q 3 I Z q_J_RZ_ S. Agency requesting checklist: mQ s onl 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable) : ComrIt�i01j toy "vly 0c�, (Rqz . 7. Do you have any plans for future expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No . a. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. N 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. Wok Not4 11. Give a 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. ) p(�ce, 5ov�u �0, ee-s bou1"*-s a�ntkr ' V:)ve'v ` r " LbgS an d �O(�Ide,�rs ►Q rwve,l ba✓ ab ov e- a (o S WO ulA I�-- 46 A7rac c�CTC L� 0.c�A a�o� I an�� UP�e kv ev- lv�CAS, S,eJ�eve1 1 C nab c� iv\ P as`4- Y" VS . d" TO 'BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 12. What is the 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. RSVemV d 0� TRV\.k 0. Kiev Ov, Q YoQvr` I cm&v o� �LQ- 13 I zz uJ vv� B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS: 1. EARTH: a. General description of the site (circle one) : ( Flamm rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, 'other b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? G q 7i l o Ol lOV1q �. Y`1 J Q.V . 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 not any prime farmland. ['0aM d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. d\Aly 011M) v`�ve� W6\e- QX o S 1 0A waS O Cw Y-y-� �- 2 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR A6S31CY USE ONLY e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. 04 w\a'�M;a'�s Use. dve_ 0, - ew Zw, bo�lde+rs lar° �°�S f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, f so generally construction, or use? I , g y describe. Nod 1�1�-1y , g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project constructions (for example, asphalt or buildings)? IU&V X h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any. : 2. 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. E,�"S-T T R-1(A i V b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. �l o C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: N owe_. 3 To BE CompLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 3. WATER: a. Surface: Is there an surface rater body on or in the immediate 1) y Y 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. `I e-5 — Ta�\�0.. 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) of the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. y,C7 — Pla(,� J �03 S b 6 K�AZV-s . 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface rater or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicated the source of fill material. 1 0\� . 4) Will the proposal require surface rater withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. N om' . 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. y_s . 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface raters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. Uv� 4 To BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY b. Ground: 1) Will ground rater be withdrawn, or will rater be discharged to ground rater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known. 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 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. OV\Q. C. Water Runoff (including storm water) : 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. �-M\o�k w 11 V9-- ~Ckn �- 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so generally describe. � 0 � d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: 4. PLANTS: a. Check or circle 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 wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, others water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other 5 TO-BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? N C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. NOA� �U oWrV 0; d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: 01A 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: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other mammals: deer, bear, elk, "§saver other fish: bass, (#almon�St out herring, shellfish, other b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. NO►,Z �,KO W tJ C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. uhkV10IN 1j d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: N ML 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. Now 6 TO. BE CONPLfiTED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY b. Would yourproject affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. N � . 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 (� 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. nnrr IVY 1) describe special emergency services that might be required. N� • 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: N ( �- b. Noise. 1) What types of noise exists in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment operation, other)? N oyu-, 2) What types of 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)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. 7 TO- BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 3> Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: 0 /P- a. LARD AND SHORELINE USE: a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? 's ro Pv� 1 wwVk s.e .�I ft,-t- . b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. nnCC Ivy ' C. Describe any structures on the site. Vv Wu- , d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? h. Has any part of the site been classified as an 'environmentally sensitive' area? If so, specify. 0h�Lho LAJ n1 i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? J. Approximately how may people would the completed project displace? 8 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: 9. HOUSING: a. Approximately how may units, if any, would be provided? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: NIA 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? NIft b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? N I C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: 11. LIGHT AND GLARE: a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? 9 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLT b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with viers? NIA C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal: � 'A- d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: nn A 12. RECREATION: a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? � I C' V\ b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. ND C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant if any: pr O j eC� i 5 -�o p Y-4e-c, 4q- .-,v P..V- 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION: a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so generally describe. �Kvl`Lyl0 W AJ b. Generally describe any landmark or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. V^V'V\U VJ Ii C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: 10 TO' BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 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. N �p b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? NIPt 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 /Pr e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so generally describe. 0 /A f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. ro � A g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: NIA it To BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 15. PUBLIC SERVICES: a. Mould the project result in an increased need for public service (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so generally describe. No b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any: NIA 16. UTILITIES: a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, rater, refuse service, telephone, sanitary serer, septic system, other. NA"9- - 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. I 17. SIGNATURE: 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: Date Submitted: 12 grow e� DI v b � Gaele n� I I Ck TO X Q Point No Point Treaty Council Port Gamble Klallam • Lower Elwha Klallam • Jamestown Klallam • Skokomish September 16, 1992 Gary Yando Director of Community Development 426 W. Cedar PO BOX 578 Shelton, WA 98584 RE: Determination of Nonsignificance for bankline stabilization project on Tahuya River; Sec. 13 , T22N, R3W. Paul Reid (proponent) Dear Mr. Yando, The following comments address the above referenced DNS for bankline stabilization work to be done on the proponets property. First I'd like to make a brief comment on an inconsistancy or error in the environmental checklist, In section B. Environmental Elements, 1. a. Asks to "describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate �i``� source of fill" . However, the reply states that "only materials to ' olo c be used are a few 2 man boulders and large logs" , yet in the sketch �d �fr of the proposal, it shows that gravel is to be removed from the 00 J' (IC gravel bar to one foot above water level. This is a significant ! amount of material considering the channel has aggraded 2 to 4 feet in some places. I visited the site yesterday, September 16th with the proponets agent, Mr. Otto Burden, P.E. It appears that much of the erosion occurred due to the removal of vegetation by Mr. Reid to create an access road for timber harvest. The river took advantage of the exposed bank and eroded a considerable portion of it, including a segment of Mr. Reids access road. After discussing the proposed plans with Mr. Burden, reviewing the new drawings, and observing ,p-V the bankline that is eroding, I am not convinced that the current proposal will remedy the situation. The river currently turns at a right angle due to the erosion of the bank, making any erosion control on this bend extremely difficult. However, it is encouraging to see that the project will use a minimum of rock and concentrate more on using large woody debris (LOD) to slow the velocities of high flood waters. I am concerned about the timing of the project as it coincides with the entry of early chum and chinook salmon. The new plans call for placing large logs across the river to act as a bridge to gain access for the equipment to the aggraded gravel bar. Therefore the machinery would not need to enter the stream. My main concern is with any further disturbance which may alter the integrity of the stream bank, and siltation of spawning grounds which possibly are being utilized at this time. This project should be monitored closely throughout the winter Skokomish Fisheries "ice • North 541 Tribal Center Road • Shelton, Washington 98584 • (206) 877-5213 flood season and alternatives should be formalized for next summer if the current plan of action does not adequately correct the erosion problem. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this DNS, please call if you have any questions. Sincerely, Marty th Skokomish Fisheries Habitat Biologist cc: Scott Brewer. Skokomish Fisheries Mgr. Carol Bernthal, PNPTC Habitat Coordinator Doris Small, WDF Vern Rutter, TRBO President 9TATg O� oa f � J � m q 1889 a�1 STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY Mail Stop PV-11 • Olympia, Washington 98504-8711 • (206) 459-6000 September 15, 1992 Mr. Gary Yando Mason County Post Office Box 578 Shelton, WA 98584 Dear Mr. Yando: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the determination of nonsignificance to place trees and boulders along the Tahuya River to protect bank and property proposed by Mr. Paul Reid. We reviewed the environmental checklist and have the following comments. 1. From the information provided, it appears that the proposed project will t require a shoreline substantial development permit. 2. The proposed project must be consistent with all applicable policies and other provisions of the Shoreline Management Act, its rules, and the local «1 ` shoreline master program. This includes, but is not limited to, those master program provisions pertaining to Flood Protection and Shoreline Stabilization (Chapter 7.16) . This is required even if the project is found to be exempt from the substantial development permit requirements of the act. 3. The project site plan included in the shoreline permit application must meet the requirements of WAC 173-14-110. D 4. We recommend that all flood protection measures be placed landward of the its �k" natural floodway boundary. The project should be designed to allow for channel � �gepeiiigration and should not reduce the volume and storage capacity of the river and adjacent wetlands and floodplain. No shoreline modification should be allowed unless it is in support of an allowable shoreline use. Technical information on bioengineering streambank stabilization is available through the Shorelands F fr Fad . Program. If you have any questions, please call Ms. Jo Sohneronne of the Shorelands Program at (206) 459-6771. Sincerely, Brenden McFarland Environmental Review Section 92-5691 cc: Jo Sohneronne/Linda Rankin, Shorelands 3 10 +- .,+/ ,�, '• �' / ! ' �, i���,� i;vr �1y; ►v , �• ' i� ' 'i, MGM v �, •' , J�• a ,} � i�1t Im Olt 14 Aor AL 41, jot A. MIT 14 PO 1 ' # '~Air'. 1, . I � � !. 11 t't� "M.� 1, 1,�yyt r �1.• • r• L' • �)� .{ � v .r RY�r ` I NORTHWEST AIR PHOTOS 1630 BA`! ST PH 206 876-3764 PORT OR CHAT AD, WA Rnlargs���....di�meeers { 2 4 0 3 � h4m part of Inpntiw F a a . a a . . . . a a a a . . DO NOT REPRO DUCK AuG 2 9 1992