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Home My WebLink AboutSHX2015-00014 JARPA Replacement of Float and Piling - SHX Permit / Conditions - 5/4/2015 ON_STA MASON COUNTY 5 C �°'� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT �P o n v� Planning Division s ~ T = 426 W Cedar St, Shelton, WA 98584 p .r Z 7 N OJ Y y (360)427-9670 �O 1864 Exemption from Shoreline Management Act Case No.: SHX2015-00014 Substantial Development Permit Requirement The Proposal By: REST-A-WHILE RV PARK 27001 US HWY 101 HOODSPORT,WA 98548 To undertake the following development: Replacement of float amd piling structure in same footprint at existing RV Park and Marina. Within HOOD CANAL and/or its associated wetlands is exempt from the requirement of substantial development because the development is categorized under WAC 173-27-040(2) as being category B-normal maintenance Please contact Grace Miller at ext 360 if you have any questions. Issued. 5/4/2015 .Z/' Expires: 5/4/2017 Authorized Local Government Official cc: APPLICANT WDFW , USACOE WDOE TRIBAL COUNCIL A&9 t.6 �l�r� ilk ------------------------------------ AGENCY USE ONLY f Date received: US Army Corps WASHINGTON STATE of Engineers Searle Distract 1 v Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Agency reference �-- q Application (JARPA) Form" Tax Parcel#(s): '01 t USE BLACK OR BLUE INK TO ENTER ANSWERS IN THE WHITE SPACES BELOW. O0 t ✓ J o'- 1 REC E-1 V L------------------------------------ FEB 17 2015 426 W. CEDAR ST. Part 1—Project Identification 1. Project Name (A name for your project that you create. Examples: Smith's Dock or Seabrook Lane Development) (help] Rest-A-While RV Park Piling and Float Replacement Part 2—Applicant The person and/or organization responsible for the project. (help] 2a. Name (Last, First, Middle) Kyowashin, Wei Wei 2b. Organization(If applicable) 2c. Mailing Address (Street or Po Box) 15415 SE 44th Place 2d. City, State, Zip Bellevue, WA 98006 2e. Phone(1) 2f. Phone(2) 2g. Fax 2h. E-mail 360-710-7687 360-877-9474 restawhilerv@gmail.com 1Additional 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. • If your project might affect species listed under the Endangered Species Act,you will need to fill out a Specific Project Information Form(SPIF)or prepare a Biological Evaluation. Forms can be found at http://www.nws.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWo_rks/Regulatory/Perm.itGuidebook/EndangeredSpecie_s.aspx. • 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://.www.epermitti ng.wa.gov/site/a l i as_resou rce center/ja Ma_ja rpa_for_m/9984/jarpa_form.aspx. For other help,contact the Governor's Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance at(800)917-0043 or help@or-a.wa.gov. JARPA Revision 2012.2 Page 1 of 14 Part 3—Authorized Agent or Contact Person authorized to represent the applicant about the project. (Note: Authorized agent(s) must sign 11b of this application.) Leipl 3a. Name (Last, First, Middle) Leitman, Amy 31b. Organization (if applicable) Marine Surveys&Assessments 3c. Mailing Address (street or Po Box) 521 Snagstead Way 3d. City, State, Zip Port Townsend, WA 98368 3e. Phone(1) 3f. Phone(2) 3g. Fax 3h. E-mail 360-385-4073 marine.surveys.inc@gmail.com 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. [help] X 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) 4c. Mailing Address (street or Po Box) 4d. City, State, Zip 4e. Phone(1) 4f. Phone(2) 4g. Fax 4h. E-mail JARPA Revision 2012.2 Page 2 of 14 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.) [help] X Private ❑ Federal ❑ Publicly owned (state, county,city, special districts like schools, ports, etc.) ❑ Tribal ❑ Department of Natural Resources (DNR) —managed aquatic lands (Complete JARPA Attachment E) 5b. Street Address (cannot be a PO Box. If there is no address,provide other location information in 5p.) [help] 26970 N US Hwy 101 5c. City, State, Zip(If the project is not in a city or town, provide the name of the nearest city or town.) [help] Hoodsport, WA 98548 5d. County [help] Mason 5e. Provide the section, township, and range for the project location. [help] '/4 Section Section Township Range NW 1/4 31 T23N R03W 5f. Provide the latitude and longitude of the project location. [help] • Example:47.03922 N lat./-122.89142 W long. (Use decimal degrees- NAD 83) N 46026'23.71" /W-123007'07.30" 5g. List the tax parcel number(s)for the project location. [help] • The local county assessor's office can provide this information. 32331-23-90024 5h. Contact information for all adjoining property owners. (If you need more space, use JARPA Attachment.C.) [help] Name Mailing Address Tax Parcel#(if known) William & Minnie Carlson P.O. Box 1066 32331-23-00010 Olympia, WA 98507 Scott & Marie Webster 2615 Commercial Ave. 32331-24-00030 nacortes, WA 98221 JARPA Revision 2012.2 Page 3 of 14 5i. List all wetlands on or adjacent to the project location. [he p] None 5j. List all waterbodies(other than wetlands) on or adjacent to the project location. [help] Hood Canal 5k. Is any part of the project area within a 100-year floodplain? [help] ❑ Yes ❑ No X Don't know 51. Briefly describe the vegetation and habitat conditions on the property. [help] See Biological Evaluation (B.E.) 5m. Describe how the property is currently used. [help] The property is an RV park with a marina. 5n. Describe how the adjacent properties are currently used. [help] The properties adjacent to the recreational RV park and marina are residential. 5o. Describe the structures (above and below ground) on the property, including their purpose(s) and current condition. [help] The property immediately adjacent to the proposed work is occupied by a dive shop, seafood market and marina with a moat launch. 5p. Provide driving directions from the closest highway to the project location, and attach a map. [help] From the West Railroad Avenue intersection with US Hwy 101 in Shelton, travel north for 17.8 miles on Hwy iui. Destination will be on the right. JARPA Revision 2012.2 Page 4 of 14 Part 6—Project Description 6a. Briefly summarize the overall project. You can provide more detail in 6b. [help] The proposed project is the replacement of a float structure in the same footprint. 6b. Describe the purpose of the project and why you want or need to perform it. [_help] The existing structure was built some time in the early to mid 1900's and is in poor condition. The floats were removed from the water in zui u and are currently being stored at an upland location. 6c. Indicate the project category. (Check an that apply) [help] X Commercial ❑ Residential ❑ Institutional ❑ Transportation X Recreational X Maintenance ❑ Environmental Enhancement 6d. Indicate the major elements of your project. (Check all that apply) [help] ❑ Aquaculture ❑ Culvert X Float ❑ Retaining Wall ❑ Bank Stabilization ❑ Dam/Weir ❑ Floating Home (upland) ❑ Boat House ❑ Dike/ Levee/ Jetty ❑ Geotechnical Survey ❑ Road ❑ Boat Launch ❑ Ditch ❑ Land Clearing ❑ Scientific Measurement Device ❑ Boat Lift ❑ Dock/ Pier ❑ Marina/ Moorage ❑ Bridge ❑ Dredging ❑ Mining v ❑ Stormwater facility ❑ Bulkhead ❑ Fence ❑ Outfall Structure ❑ Swimming Pool ❑ Buoy ❑ Ferry Terminal X Piling/Dolphin ❑ Utility Line ❑ Channel Modification ❑ Fishway ❑ Raft ❑ Other: JARPA Revision 2012.2 Page 5 of 14 6e. Describe how you plan to construct each project element checked in 6d. Include specific construction methods and equipment to be used. [help] • Identify where each element will occur in relation to the nearest waterbody. • Indicate which activities are within the 100-year floodplain. There will be a total of 11 floats replaced: three 8' by 14', seven 6' by 20' and one 6' by 7.5'. All of the replacement floats will have 2' or 4' wide grating strips centrally located. Four float footers will support each float. Seven 10" to 12" diameter creosote treated pilings will be replaced with nine 10" diameter galvanized steel pilings. A drop hammer pile driver mounted on a barge will be used to drive piles. A six-inch thick block of wood will be used between hammer and pilings to attenuate noise (See B.E.). 6f. What are the anticipated start and end dates for project construction? (Month/Year) [help] • If the project will be constructed in phases or stages, use JARPA AttachmentD to list the start and end dates of each phase or stage. Start date/end date: Once permits are issued, three days within a designated work window. 6g. Fair market value of the project, including materials, labor, machine rentals, etc. [help] Approximately $75,000.00 6h. Will any portion of the project receive federal funding? [help] • If yes, list each agency providing funds. ❑ Yes X No ❑ Don't know Part 7—Wetlands: Impacts and Mitigation ❑ Check here if there are wetlands or wetland buffers on or adjacent to the project area. (If there are none, skip to Part 8.) [help] 7a. Describe how the project has been designed to avoid and minimize adverse impacts to wetlands. [help] ❑ Not applicable Does not apply. Proceed to part 8. 7b. Will the project impact wetlands? h I ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Don't know 7c. Will the project impact wetland buffers? [heip] JARPA Revision 2012.2 Page 6 of 14' ❑ 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? [help] • 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 ❑ Not applicable 7g. Summarize what the mitigation plan is meant to accomplish, and describe how a watershed approach was used to design the plan. [help] 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. [help] Activity (fill, Wetland Wetland Impact Duration Proposed Wetland a..,.:... „a,. • ,._.,..,1 a....,,, as ,. i�.,a rs: „a3 ...,.:a:...,,a:.._. .....:a:a,.a:,.a .. uiairt, ci►%ava�c, na+fic iy�a aaa aura tay. v+ ++iNa�.� +uyauari ii+�iyauvf ai�a flood, etc.) rating ft. or type4 (sq. ft. or category' Acres) acres If no official name for the wetland exists,create a unique name(such as"Wetland 1"). The name should be consistent with other project documents,such as a wetland delineation report. v"cV. d..ter.,,or;ti., cd. curront Wzoh;.,,ton or E=-t.r W-Cvard Rat;.., syctcm provldc the v.,Ctand rating forms with the DARPA package. 3Indicate 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/ln-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. hel DARPA Revision 2012.2 Page 7 of 14 7j. 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 will be disposed. [hel 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.) Lhem X 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. (help] ❑ Not applicable There are several measures that will be taken to avoid and minimize adverse impacts to the aquatic environment: Construction waterward of the MHHW mark will take place only between July 16 and February 15 of any given year to avoid impacts to migrating salmonids and bull trout; grating will be installed on floats to prevent shading impacts to the benthic environment; creosote treated pilings will be replaced with galvanized steel pilings; a wood block will be used while pile driving to attenuate noise. In addition to the listed actions, any r.nnrlitinnG rPr.nmmPnd,-rt by the\AnF\Al will hP mPt 8b. Will your project impact a waterbody or the area around a waterbody? [help] X Yes ❑ No JARPA Revision 2012.2 Page 8 of 14 8c. Have you prepared a mitigation plan to compensate for the project's adverse impacts to non-wetland waterbodies? [help] • 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 X No ❑ Not applicable A mitigation plan should not be required for this project as it does not exceed the existing footprint, and the replacement structure will be more up to date in terms of grating requirements and treated wood. 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] Does not apply. 8e. Summarize impact(s) to each waterbody in the table below. [help] Activity (clear, Waterbody Impact Duration Amount of material Area (sq. ft. or ..r.,.%&V IQ G1%,%3 1 % 1 vo`uyc, see, ISrrc i�ia�iic �aia.wuvr� vl 11urravc �a.aavw yciraa3j w LOU uu�ar Ic.� w drive, etc.) placed in or waterbody removed from directly affected waterbody Pile driving Hood Canal In water 3 days Does not apply 1,221 sq. ft. 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. 2Indicate 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. 3Indicate the days,months or years the waterbody will be measurably impacted by the work. Enter" ermanent"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. [ham] Does not apply. JARPA Revision 2012.2 Page 9 of 14 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] Does not apply. 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. L"p] Agency Name Contact Name Phone Most Recent Date of Contact 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? [help] • If Yes, list the parameter(s) below. • If you don't know, use Washington Department of Ecology's Water Quality Assessment tools at: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/303d/. X Yes ❑ No North of the proposed project site, the area near Lilliwaup Creek is listed as 40227 for fecal coliform and just south of the proposed project site there is a listing for dissolved oxygen (40977). 9c. What U.S. Geological Survey Hydrological Unit Code (HUC) is the project in? [help] • Go to http://cfpub.epa.gov/surf/locate/index.cfm to help identify the HUC. 17110018 9d. What Water Resource Inventory Area Number (WRIA #) is the project in? [help] • Go to http://www.ecy.wa.gov/services/gis/maps/wria/wria.htm to find the WRIA#. WRIA#16 JARPA Revision 2012.2 Page 10 of 14 9e. Will the in-water construction work comply with the State of Washington water quality standards for turbidity? [help] • Go to http://www.ecy.wa.,gpvprograms/wq/swgs/criteria.html for the standards. X Yes ❑ No ❑ Not applicable 9f. If the project is within the jurisdiction of the Shoreline Management Act, what is the local shoreline environment designation? [help] • If you don't know, contact the local planning department. • For more information, go to: http_//www.eq.Wa.gov/programs/sea/sma/law-s_rules/173-26/21.1 designations.html. X Rural ❑ Urban ❑ Natural ❑ Aquatic ❑ Conservancy ❑ Other 9g. What is the Washington Department of Natural Resources Water Type? [help] • Go to http//www.dnr.wa.gov/BusinessPermits/Topics/ForestPracticesApplications/Pa_ges/fp_watertyping.aspx for the Forest -- - - - Practices Water Typing System. X Shoreline ❑ 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? [help] • If No, provide the name of the manual your project is designed to meet. ❑Yes ❑ No X Does not apply Name of manual: 9i. Does the project site have known contaminated sediment? [help] • If Yes, please describe below. ❑ Yes X No 9j. If you know what the property was used for in the past, describe below. [helms] The site has been used for recreation since the early 1900's. 91k. Has a cultural resource (archaeological) survey been performed on the project area? [help] • If Yes,attach it to your JARPA package. ❑ Yes ❑ No X Unknown JARPA Revision 2012.2 Page 11 of 14 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. [help] See Biological Evaluation 91m. Name each species or habitat on the Washington Department of Fish and Wiildlife's Priority Habitats and Species List that might be affected by the proposed work. [help] See Biological Evaluation 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.ecy.wa.gov_/opas/. • Governor's Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance at (800) 917-0043 or help@ora.wa.gov. • For a list of addresses to send your JARPA to, click on agency addresses for completed JARPA. 10a. Compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). (check all that apply.) [help] • For more information about SEPA, go to www_ey.wa.gov/programs/sea/sepa/e-review.html. ❑ A copy of the SEPA determination or letter of exemption is included with this application. X A SEPA determination is pending with Mason County (lead agency). The expected decision date is unknown. ❑ I am applying for a Fish Habitat Enhancement Exemption. (check the box below in 10b.)Whelp] This orniert is P.XP.mnt (chonsP type of Pxpmntion helow) ❑ Categorical Exemption. Under what section of the SEPA administrative code (WAC) is it exempt? ❑ Other: ❑ SEPA is pre-empted by federal law. JARPA Revision 2012.2 Page 12 of 14 r 10b. Indicate the permits you are applying for. (Check all that apply.) [help] LOCAL GOVERNMENT Local Government Shoreline permits: ❑ Substantial Development ❑ Conditional Use ❑ variance X Shoreline Exemption Type (explain): Normal maintenance or repair exemption. Other City/County permits: ❑ Floodplain Development Permit ❑ Critical Areas Ordinance STATE GOVERNMENT Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: X Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) ❑ Fish Habitat Enhancement Exemption—Attach Exemption Form Effective July 10, 2012, you must submit a check for $150 to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, unless your project qualifies for an exemption or alternative payment method below. Do not send cash. Check the appropriate boxes: X $150 check enclosed. Check# Submitted through APPS Attach check made payable to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. ❑ My project is exempt from the application fee. (Check appropriate exemption ❑ HPA processing is conducted by applicant-funded WDFW staff. Agreement# ❑ Mineral prospecting and mining. j ❑ F—IUJCCA UC.Curs on farm and agricultural land. (Attach a copy of current land use classification recorded with the county auditor, or other proof of current land use.) ❑ Project is a modification of an existing HPA originally applied for, prior to July 10, 2012. HPA # Washington Department of Natural Resources: ❑ Aquatic Use Authorization Complete JARPA Attachment E and submit a check for$25 payable to the Washington Department of Natural Resources. Do not send cash. Washington Department of Ecology: X Section 401 Water Quality Certification _ FEDERAL GOVERNMENT United States Department of the Army permits (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers): ❑ Section 404 (discharges into waters of the U.S.) X Section 10 (work in navigable waters) United States Coast Guard permits: ❑ Private Aids to Navigation (for non-bridge projects) JARPA Revision 2012.2 Page 13 of 14 I i art I I—Authorizing Signatures ;ignatures are required before submitting the JARPA package. The JARPA package includes the JARPA form, ;project plans, photos, etc. [help] 11a. Applicant Signature (required) [help] I certify that to the beat of�i y knowledge and belief, the information provided it i 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 authorize the agent named in Part 3 of this application to act on my behalf in matters related to this application. (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 ent rind g the property where the project is located to inspect the project site or any work related to the`project. k i�,�y (initial) Ln �u b wn n J Applicant Printed Name A—ppli6ant Signature Date 11 b. Authorized Agent Signature [help] I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the inform ation provided in i� 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. Marine Surveys &Assessments P*1 � l�- 13:-0—kf Authorized Agent Printed Name Authoriz I Agent Signature Date 11c. Property Owner Signature (if not applicant) [help] Not required if project is on existing rights-of-way or easements. I 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 Wperty Owner Signature Date 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 knowing same to contain any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry, shall be fined not more than$10,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years or both. 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: ENV-019-09 rev.0812013 JARPA Revision 2012.2 Page 14 of 14 ®� WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF Caring for Natural Resources your natural resources PeterGoldmark-CommissionerofPublicLands ... now and forever RECEM April 1, 2015 APR 0 6 2015 426 W. CEDAR ST, Wei Wei Kyowashin Rest-A-While RV Park 15415 Southeast 441h Place Bellevue, WA 98006 Subject: Aquatic Lands Application Dear Wei Wei Kyowashin: We received your application for a lease to use state-owned aquatic lands for a dock. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has reviewed your proposal. I am your primary contact for questions and comments during the lease application process. This letter does not guarantee authorization for your proposed use of state-owned aquatic lands. Please note that no legally binding promises or legal relationships exist until and unless both you and DNR executive management sign a final agreement. As the steward of Washington's state-owned aquatic lands, we regularly research and identify practices to better protect the aquatic environment. As a result, DNR may allow your request, deny your request, or propose terms that may affect your proposed use of state-owned aquatic lands. The specific nature of the terms will depend on the site-specific conditions at the location of your proposed lease. Rest-A-While proposes to remove seven derelict creosote piles and install nine steel piles, three 8 ft. x 14 ft. floats, seven 6 ft. x 20 ft. floats, and one 6 ft. x 7.5 ft. float. All floats will have polytub floatation and pressure treated wood decking with central grating strips. Grating strips will be four feet wide on 8-foot floats and two feet wide on 6-foot floats. In addition, floats would have approximately 2.7-foot stoppers to prevent grounding. The project is proposed as replacement of a float system that was removed in 2010. It is recommended that the proposed project not be authorized as currently proposed due to the following habitat stewardship concerns: • This project would result in approximately 1,220 square feet of new overwater cover on State Owned Aquatic Land (SOAL). Although the proponent indicates that this is a replacement project within an existing footprint, floats have not been present at this location for approximately five years. Since floats were removed in 2010 and no previous use authorization exists, the proposed floats would constitute new overwater cover. In addition, no information regarding the dimensions of the old floats was provided to allow a comparison of footprints. Based on historic photos, it appears that the proposed float footprint exceeds what was present prior to removal. It is preferred that placement of new overwater cover on SOAL be avoided to the maximum extent practicable. SOUTH PUGET SOUND REGION 1 950 FARMAN AVE N 1 ENUMCLAW, WA 98022-9282 TEL:(360)825-1631 1 FAX:(360)825-1672 1 TTY:(360)902-1125 1 TRS 711 1 WWW.DNR.WA.GOV "" EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER RECYCLED PAPER Wei Wei Kyowashin Rest-A-While RV Park April 1, 2015 Page 2 of 4 • The proposed location of the floats is between 4 and 9 feet above water level at MLLW. Floats placed here would regularly ground out during low tides. Although stoppers are proposed to prevent floats from crushing benthic habitats, it appears that only 7 inches of space would be maintained between the substrate and floatation tubs. Current stewardship standards require that at least 1.5 feet be maintained between improvements and the substrate to allow unimpeded movement of sediments, currents, and fish. It is preferred that new improvements not associated with existing facilities be placed in water that is deep enough to prevent regular grounding. In addition, motorized vessels should not be moored or operated in water more shallow than 7 feet to prevent scouring of benthic habitats. It appears that floats would need to be located at least 500 feet waterward to reach depths sufficient to meet current stewardship standards. This would require a long access pier and result in floats being placed on privately owned tidelands. It is unclear how much new overwater cover would be required over SOAL to achieve an appropriate alternative configuration or whether permission could be gained to place improvements in privately owned areas. Heavy use by anglers, divers, and recreational boaters in this area may further complicate waterward relocation of the project. • A vegetation survey would likely be required for placement of any access pier or other improvements to determine whether native submerged aquatic vegetation is present. The Biological Evaluation prepared for this project indicates that macroalgae is present in the project area but does not specify what species. There is a historic presence of eelgrass in the vicinity and kelp has been documented in adjacent areas. Any new improvements on SOAL would need to avoid aquatic vegetation to the maximum extent possible. • The area at the mouth of Sund Creek is depositional and will continue to accumulate sediments over time. It appears that dredging was carried out at some point in the past and it is likely dredging would be needed in the future to maintain the functionality of any moorage floats placed at this location. However, dredging is only permitted on SOAL under special circumstances and the need for dredging should be avoided by placing new overwater structures in naturally deep water. It is preferred that new moorage be placed in areas that maintain sufficient water depth to accommodate moorage and are not actively aggrading. The proposed location is also not suitable for overnight moorage which has previously been provided according to the park website. • The proponent indicates that a barge-mounted impact hammer and a wood block would be used to install new steel piles. However, information regarding pile removal methods was not provided. The existing creosote piles are derelict and should be removed regardless of project authorization and DNR's Best Management Practices (BMPs) for pile removal should be followed. In addition, any vessel used for pile Wei Wei Kyowashin Rest-A-While RV Park April 1, 2015 Page 3 of 4 removal activities should not ground or operate over beds of submerged aquatic vegetation at any time. • The existing gangway is derelict and resting on the substrate. It is recommended the gangway be removed at the time of creosote pile removal. If an alternate moorage configuration is authorized, any gangway placed on SOAL must be fully grated with material having at least 60% open space. • Project plans indicate that pressure treated wood would be used for float decking, framing, and optional fascia boards. Treated wood is permitted for use as above-water structural framing only on SOAL and cannot be used for float decking or fascia boards. If an alternate float configuration were to be authorized on SOAL, a revised design using approved, non-toxic decking material would be needed. Treated wood fascia boards should not be used. • It is unclear how much open space would be provided by proposed grating materials. If the rating has at least 60% functional open space, sufficient grating is proposed on 8- ft. floats. However, proposed grating on 6-ft. floats is insufficient to meet current stewardship standards. Grating strips are proposed on only 30% of the deck surface on 6-ft. floats. If an alternate float configuration is authorized, all floats must be grated so as to provide at least 30% ambient light transmission. The 6-ft. floats would need to incorporate grating with at least 60%open space over at least 50% of the deck surface. Conclusions It is not recommended that proposed float and pile replacement project be authorized as proposed. The proposed project would result in new overwater cover on SOAL at a location where floats and vessels would frequently ground at low tide. It is recommended that either no moorage be placed at this location or that moorage be extended into water deep enough to prevent grounding and scouring of substrate. It is noted that placement waterward may be infeasible at this location due to the heavy recreational use and potential need to place floats on privately owned tidelands. In addition, this area provides critical or priority habitat for a variety of species, including juvenile salmonids and rockfish. If moorage is pursued at this location, the proponent should consider alternate project designs that meet habitat stewardship standards. The proponent should also be aware that the existing inwater improvements are on SOAL and, if authorized by a new lease, will be subject to additional stewardship measures. Sediment Quality Unit was not consulted at this time due to significant stewardship concerns regarding project design. However, sediment sampling may be required if a new lease is authorized at this location. M Wei Wei Kyowashin Rest-A-While RV Park April 1, 2015 Page 4 of 4 Before the department will sign your application"Attachment E" allowing the applicant to move forward with permitting the project as proposed must be modified to include the stewardship measures or the application be withdrawn. if you have questions or need more information, contact me at(360) 584-8103 or by e-mail at Shannon Soto(i_Wnr.wa.gov. ands, visit If you would like to find out more about our management e of under the�`ned BUSINESS aquatic I& PERMITS'r website at www dnr.wa.gov. On the main DNR p g heading, click on"Leasing and Land Transactions";click on�AquaricrLaned`LeOasing'and Other heading, Uses". find and click on"Shellfish & Aquatic Leasing , then Sincerely, Shannon Soto, Land Manager c: Grace Miller,Mason County Joshua Benton,Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Bryan Hopper,Army Corps of Engineers District File