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615 W ALDER STREET,SHELTON,WA 98584
MASON COUNTY SHELTON:360-427-9670,EXT 352
COMMUNITY SERVICES BELFAIR:360-275-4467,EXT 352
ELMA:360-482-5269,EXT 352
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SITE PRE-INSPECTION RESULTS
SP12020-00036
Site Address: 1830 NE BLACKSMITH DR
Primary Parcel Number: 223097500300
I'd like to obtain a written understanding
Project Description: of the property in which I'm in the
pending land feasibility process of.As
far as the building opportunity goes.
Date Submitted/Requested: 05/04/2020
Review Date: 05/22/2020
Review By: Marissa Watson -mwatson@co.mason.wa.us
Inspection and Review Notes:
Project#: SP12020-00036 to determine feasibility of building on tax parcel#22309-75-00300
Date of Site Visit/Meeting: May 20, 2020
Zoning: The zoning designation for the site is Rural Residential 5 (RR5). Standard setbacks for this zone are a 25-foot
front yard setback and a 20-foot setback for side and back yards.The front yard refers to the lot line adjacent to the
property access, including access easements. The setbacks are measured from structures above grade such as roof
overhangs(roof gutters), and other structures/appurtenances, including heat pumps etc. When the lot width is less than
100 feet, setbacks would equal 10%of the lot width.
An administrative variance can be applied for to get a reduction in the required setbacks (minimum of 5 feet for sides,
minimum of 10 feet for front and rear) if the lot meets certain criteria. Other setbacks can apply when critical areas are
present, see below.
All setbacks are measured from the furthest projection of the structure(including roof eves and gutters).
Height limit per Mason County Code (MCC) 17.04.224.0 is 35 feet.
Stormwater Management: Project shall be in conformance with the small parcel stormwater management requirements.
A small parcel stormwater application is required for properties creating 2,000 square feet of new impervious surface.
Wetlands: There appears to be a jurisdictional wetland on site. Wetland delineation and categorization will be necessary
to determine the applicable buffer requirements for future development.A list of wetland consultants is enclosed for your
information, although you may also choose other qualified professionals not on this list.Also enclosed is the Wetlands
chapter from the Mason County Resource Ordinance.
Note: If you are able to maintain a vegetated buffer of 225 + 15 building setback for a total of 240 development setback
from the edge of the wetland, then a wetland delineation and categorization will not be required for building permit
submittal. Based on available mapping the 240 setback would start on the eastern edge of the small clearing that already
exists on the lot. Therefore, development could be proposed (without a wetland categorization and delineation) in the
already cleared area and eastern half of the lot, starting at the eastern most edge of the clearing.
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615 W ALDER STREET,SHELTON,WA 98584
MASON COUNTY SHELTON:360-427-9670, EXT 352
COMMUNITY SERVICES SELF :360- - 6 ,EXT 352
ELMAMA:360-482482-525269,EXT 352
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Cleared trails: Unpaved trails up to 3-feet in width are allowed in the outer twenty-five percent of the wetland buffer per
8.52.110 (D)(1)(f)(iv) and (E)(3)(c)
Forest Practice Permit: A Type IV general forest practice approval permit may be required through Mason County
Planning Department (MCC Title 11) if the subject parcel exceeds two (2) acres in size. Exceptions to this rule apply
when the volume is under 5,000 board feet in a 12-month period for personal use-, OR when limited to trees that are
within 1 and 1/2 tree lengths from a structure. Otherwise the applicant shall obtain a forest practices (FPA) approval
permit. Please visit the Mason County website (MCC Title 11) for proper application forms, application fees, and
procedural information. Said permit shall be obtained prior to any clearing or site development. Critical area buffers still
apply.
Floodplain: The parcel is located within the FEMA mapped floodplain zone A with no Base Flood Elevation assigned.
Please check with the Building Department regarding building code requirements for elevating the first floor of living
space above the BFE and for other required prescriptive building requirements.
Note: the wetland setback of 240 would keep development out of the flood plain and thus flood proofing of structures
would not be required by the County.
Septic/Drainfield: It is strongly encouraged that you consult with our Environmental Health Department for requirements
on septic system design, to make sure that it is sized accordingly to serve the improvements as well as water connection
requirements. Note: Further shoreline restrictions may apply towards building envelopes or expansions. For more
specific information, please contact Environmental Health, at 360.427.9670 x400.
Septic and Water Utility Note: Septic tanks and drainfields are prohibited in protected critical areas, such as streams,
marine shorelines and hazardous slopes. Septic infrastructure may be placed in the protected setback area without
additional permitting and environmental studies. In the event that there is no other practicable alternative for
placement, septic infrastructure may be placed in the outer buffer with a Mason Environmental Permit and Habitat
Management Plan along with written documentation that there is no other feasible location.
Please check with the Building Department regarding buildings codes. Please call 360.427.9670 ext. 352
Thank you for meeting with the county's Development Services staff to discuss your proposed project at the subject site
or letting staff conduct a reconnaissance of your land in your absence. For your use, here is a project file memo, which
highlights the issues discussed at our field meeting or observations made in the field in your absence. Disclaimer:
Please note that this is a list of preliminary specific issues discussed or observed, and is not intended to be conclusive
nor preclude any subsequent permit review or final condition letter that will be provided to you when a formal application
is submitted and reviewed.
I hope that you find this information helpful and informative as you proceed through the permitting process. If you have
any questions or concerns regarding these notes, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at
mwatson@co.mason.wa.us
Specific development standards contained in County Codes may be found at the County webpage,
www.co.mason.wa.us. Thank you and we look forward to working with you.
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