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Home My WebLink AboutHMP- Construction of SFR - HMP Habitat Managment Plan - 5/5/2014 HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN NORTHEAST NORTH SHORE ROAD MAY 2014 HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN NORTHEAST NORTH SHORE ROAD MAY 5,2014 PROJECT LOCATION 108014 NORTHEAST NORTH SHORE ROAD BELFAIR,WASHINGTON 98528 PREPARED FOR BARGHAUSEN CONSULTING ENGINEERS,INC. 18215 72ND AvENUE SOUTH KENT,WASHINGTON 98032 PREPARED BY SOUNDVIEW CONSULTANTS— 2907 HARBoRVIEW DRIVE GIG HARBOR,WASHINGTON 98335 (253)514-8952 �oundv�� o��uCta�t�u Executive Summary Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Applicant) is proposing to construct a single-family residence and associated infrastructure on a 0.92-acre site (subject property) abutting Hood Canal in Puget Sound. The subject property is located 10801 Northeast North Shore Road in the Belfair region of unincorporated Mason County, Washington. The subject property is situated in the Section 24, Township 22 North, Range 03 East W.M. and consists of two tax parcels (Mason County Parcel Number 32224-50-00925 and 32224-50-00025). The subject property was investigated for the presence of potentially regulated fish and wildlife habitat and/or priority species in April 2014. The site investigation identified the shoreline of Hood Canal along the subject property. The marine shoreline of Hood Canal is designated as a Fish and Wildlife Habitat Critical Area (FWHCA) by Mason County (Mason County Code Chapter 8.52.170). The shoreline and associated FWHCA is likely regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology), Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) for in-water work,and Mason County. No other critical areas were identified on the subject property. The subject property is currently partially undeveloped land divided by NE North Shore Road. The ordinary high water for the property is located along an existing concrete bulkhead. The area to the northwest of NE North Shore Road is encumbered by very steep slopes and is unsuitable for placement of a single-family residence. The only buildable area on the property is located to the southeast of the road landward of the bulkhead and is approximately 1,530 square feet is size; however, almost all of the 1,530 square feet is encumbered by road easements and shoreline buffers. Associated infrastructure is proposed landward of the residence and outside of the FWHCA buffer. However, as the FWHCA buffer is highly modified and contains limited functional habitat, and as development should be clustered to protect open space to the north, the single-family residence is proposed located within the FWHCA buffer. Construction of the single-family residence is consistent with adjacent properties and shoreline zoning and is allowed as reasonable use of the property; however, due to extreme site constraints, the single-family residence is unable to conform to code standards set forth in the Mason County Code and will require a shoreline variance permit. A summary of recommended project findings is provided below: 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants uc Habitat Management Plan i May 5,2014 Determination Summary for ESA-listed species potendiall found in Mason County Species/Habitat Scientific Name Determination of Effect Bull Trout Salveknus confluentus No Effect Canary Rockfish Sebastespinniger No Effect Chinook Salmon Oncorhyncus tsbanytscba No effect Chum Salmon,Hood Canal Oncorhyncus keta No effect Humpback Whale Megaptera novaeangkae No Effect Killer Whale Ordnus orca No Effect Marbled Murrelet Bracbyrampbus marmoratus May Effect,Not Likely to Adversely Affect Spotted Owl Strix ocddentaks caurina No Effect Steelhead Trout Oncorbyncbus mykiss No Effect Streaked Homed Lark Eremopbila alpestris strigata No Effect Taylor's Checkerspot Eupbydryas editba taylori No Effect Yelloweye Rockfish Sebastes ruberrimus No Effect Determination Summary for PHS-listed species potentially found in Mason County Group Species/Habitat Scientific Name Determination of Effect Cascades Frog Rana cascadae Coastal Tailed Frog Ascapbus tmd Amphibians Olympic Torrent Salamander Rhyacotriton olympicus Not Likely to Adversely Affect Van Dyke's Salamander Pktbodon vandykei Western Toad Anaxyrus borear Bald Eagle Hakaeetus leucocepbalus Brandt's Cormorant Pbalacrocorax penid1latus Common Loon Gavia immer Shoreline- Common Murre Uria aalge Not Likely to Adversely Associated Birds Affect Harlequin Duck Histrionicus bistrionicus Great Blue Heron Ardea berodias Western grebe Aecbmopborus occidentaks Golden Eagle Aquila cbgsaetos Northern Goshawk Accipitergentiks Olive-sided flycatcher Contopus boreaus Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus Terrestrial Birds Pileated Woodpecker Dgocopus pileatus Not Likely to Adversely Affect Purple Martin Progne subis Vaux's Swift Cbaetura vauxi Western Bluebird Siaka mexicana Yellow-billed Cuckoo Coccy7s americanus Black Rockfish Sebastes melanops Brown Rockfish Sebastes auriculatus Fishes Coastal Res./Searun Cutthroat Oncorbymbus clarki No Effect Copper Rockfish Sebastes caunnus Greenstriped Rockfish Sebastes elongates 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants uc Habitat Management Plan ii May 5,2014 Olympic Mudminnow Novumbra hubbsi Pacific Cod Gadus macmcephalus Pacific Hake Merluedusproductus Pacific Herring Clupea pallasi Pacific Lamprey Lampetra tridentata Quillback Rockfish Sebastes makger Redstripe Rockfish Sebartesproriger River Lamprey Lampetra ayresi Sockeye Salmon Oncorynchus nerka Walleye Pollock Theragra chakogramma Yellowtail Rockfish Sebastes flavidus Terrestrial Johnson's Hairstreak Mitourajohnsoni No Effect Invertebrates Puget Blue Plebe,Jus icarioides blackmorei � Marine Newcomb's littorine snail Algamorda newcormbiana No Effect Invertebrates Olympia Oyster Ostna lurida Gray Whale EmbncMus robustus Marine Mammals No Effect Pacific Harbor Porpoise Phocoenaphocoena Reptiles Western Pond Turtle Clemmys maramorata Not Likely to Adversely Affect Fisher Mantes pennanti Keen's Long-eared Bat Myotis keend Olympic Marmot Marmota Olympus Terrestrial Not Likely to Adversely Mammals Pygmy Shrew Sorex hayi Affect Roosevelt Elk Cervus elaphus rooseveld Townsend's Big-eared Bat Cognorbinus towmsendd Western Pocket Gopher Thomomys maZama 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants uc Habitat Management Plan iii May 5,2014 Table of Contents Chapter1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................1 Chapter2. Proposed Project...........................................................................................................................1 2.1 Project Location......................................................................................................................................1 2.2 Project Description.................................................................................................................................1 2.3 Action Area..............................................................................................................................................2 Chapter3. Methods..........................................................................................................................................5 Chapter4. Environmental Baseline...............................................................................................................6 4.1 Background Information.......................................................................................................................6 4.2 Species Information................................................................................................................................6 Chapter 5. Potential Impacts Analysis.........................................................................................................11 5.1 Project Sequencing................................................................................................................................11 5.2 Regulatory Considerations...................................................................................................................11 5.3 Project Impacts .....................................................................................................................................13 5.3.1 Direct and Indirect Effects...........................................................................................................13 5.3.2 Short-Term Effects........................................................................................................................14 5.3.3 Long-Term Effects........................................................................................................................14 5.4 Determinations of Effect.....................................................................................................................15 5.4.1 Critical Habitat...............................................................................................................................15 5.4.2 Species Determinations.................................................................................................................16 Chapter 6. Habitat Management Recommendations ................................................................................25 Chapter7. References....................................................................................................................................27 Figures Figure 1. Project Vicinity Ma 1 Figure 2. Construction Noise Attenuation Graphs...........................................................................3 Tables Table 1. Terrestrial Noise Attenuation Calculations..........................................................................4 Table 2. ESA-listed species potentially found in Mason County.......................................................7 Table 3. PHS-listed species potentially found in Mason County.......................................................7 Table 4. Shoreline Information Summary........................................................................................10 Table 5. Summary of Properties in the Area....................................................................................13 Table 5. Determination Summary for ESA-listed species potentially found in Mason County.........16 Table 6. Determination Summary for PHS-listed species potentially found in Mason County.........21 Appendices Appendix A—Action Area Appendix B—Background Information Appendix C—Site Photographs Appendix D—Biologist Qualifications 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants uc Habitat Management Plan iv May 5,2014 Chapter 1. Introduction Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Applicant) is proposing to construct a single-family residence and associated infrastructure on a 0.92-acre site (subject property) abutting Hood Canal in Puget Sound. The subject property is located 10801 Northeast North Shore Road in the Belfair region of unincorporated Mason County, Washington. The subject property is situated in the Section 24, Township 22 North, Range 03 East W.M. and consists of two tax parcels (Mason County Parcel Number 32224-50-00925 and 32224-50-00025). The subject property was investigated for the presence of potentially regulated fish and wildlife habitat and/or priority species in April 2014. The site investigation identified the shoreline of Hood Canal along the subject property. The marine shoreline of Hood Canal is designated as a Fish and Wildlife Habitat Critical Area (FWHCA) by Mason County (Mason County Code Chapter 8.52.170). The shoreline and associated FWHCA is likely regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Washington State Department of Ecology (WSDOE), Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) for in-water work,and Mason County. No other critical areas were identified on the subject property. This fish and wildlife habitat assessment is intended to identify potentially regulated fish and wildlife habitat and/or priority species on or near the proposed project,assess any potential impacts to State and/or Federally-listed species, identify measures to preserve and protect wildlife habitat, and outline mitigation as necessary per Mason County Code (MCC) Chapter 8.52.170 Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas. The remainder of this document contains details of the proposed project such as project description and location, discussion and analysis of potential effects to priority species and critical habitat identified in the project vicinity,and identification and evaluation of protection measures.This report provides conclusions and recommendations regarding: • Site description and area of assessment; - • Background research and identification of potentially regulated fish and wildlife habitat and/or priority species within the subject property; • Identification and assessment of potentially regulated fish and wildlife habitat and/or priority species located on or near the subject property; • Analysis of project effects on ESA-listed species and critical habitat; • Standard buffer recommendations,building setbacks,and development limitations;and • Existing site map detailing identified critical areas and standard buffers. 1186,0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants u c Habitat Management Plan 1 May 5,2014 Chapter 2. Proposed Project 2.1 Project Location The subject property is located 10801 Northeast North Shore Road in the Belfair region of unincorporated Mason County, Washington. The subject property is situated in the Section 24, Township 22 North, Range 03 East W.M. and consists of two tax parcels (Mason County Parcel Number 32224-50-00925 and 32224-50-00025). To access the site from Washinton-300 Westbound,proceed on Washington-300 Westbound until it becomes NE North Shore Road. After approximately 7.2 miles, the subject property will be on both the left-and right-hand sides of the road. Figure 1. Project Vicini Ma . f i a � Waif 04 7 1 � _t4 �•Y,S j BSA Camp - r `-' Approximate .� location of subject 4 property N 3' ,a M S u o" .f 04. yr Ta �.cl" (Google Maps,2014) 2.2 Project Description The proposed project includes construction of a new, approximately 1,530 square foot single-family residence and associated improvements on the 0.92-acre subject property located on Hood Canal. Currently, the site is divided by NE North Shore Road with the northwestern portion containing relatively undisturbed forest over steep slopes and the southeastern portion containing a concrete bulkhead, concrete stairs, and other recreational use structures along with modified and maintained yard area on an upland bench. The marine shoreline of Hood Canal abuts the concrete bulkhead. A 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants L.c Habitat Management Plan 1 May 5,2014 100-foot FWHCA buffer and 15-foot building setback is required for single-family residences and associated infrastructure. Construction of the proposed single-family residence must occur between the bulkhead and NE North Shore Road within the 100-foot buffer due to lack of buildable land in the steeply sloped forested areas. To minimize impacts to sensitive habitat, the septic drainfield will be placed over 200 feet from ordinary high water (OHW), and no work or impacts are proposed below the bulkhead and OHW. 2.3 Action Area An action area has been identified for this assessment which encompasses the locations where direct impacts from project activities will occur (the project area) as well as all areas that may be directly or indirectly affected by the proposed project either through physical, chemical, or biological mechanisms. The geographic limits of the action area were defined by considering the potential spatial extent of mechanisms that may lead to impacts on priority species and associated habitat (further defined in Chapter 4). Two primary mechanisms have been identified as having potential for impacting the potentially regulated fish and wildlife species and/or associated habitat. These potential impact mechanisms include temporary impacts from noise of the construction actions and equipment and the long-term effects of loss of undeveloped shoreline area. Noise from project activities can adversely affect wildlife with various behavioral and/or health- related consequences (WSDOT, 2013). Terrestrial noise (transmitted through air) is measured in decibels (dB), on a logarithmic scale. The threshold for human hearing begins at 0 dBA and the level at which a human would experience irreversible hearing loss is 180 dBA. The ambient noise was assumed to be 45 dB due to the projects location on the Hood Canal and approximate residential population density of 300+ within a square mile of the project. 84 dB was determined to be the maximum construction noise emitted by the project actions. It was assumed a backhoe (78 dB), dump truck (76 dB) and excavator (81 dB) would be operational at the same time. By the rules of decibel addition, the backhoe and dump truck combine for a noise level of 80 dB which, combined with the excavator,results in the maximum project construction noise level of 84 dB. The over water portion of the action area was modeled as a "hard" site which uses the standard dB reduction factor per doubling of 6 dB. No further dB reduction factors relating to wind or other means were applied. The terrestrial sound action area for the over water portion is estimated to have a radius of approximately 4,524 linear feet. A conservative reduction of 5 dB reduction, from 84 dB to 79 dB due to topography was used for the land portion. A maximum 10 dB reduction due to topography is allowed per the WSDOT guidance. The land portion attenuation was modeled as a "soft" site which increases the dB reduction per doubling to 7.5. The terrestrial sound action area for the land portion is estimated to have a radius of approximately 2,539 linear feet. A map showing the Action Area is provided in Appendix A. 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants u.c Habitat Management Plan 2 May 5,2014 Figure 2. Construction Noise Attenuation Graphs. Impact Terrestrial Attenuation (Over Water) 90 , 80 70 m 60 y=-8.6561n(x)+117.86 a 50 d a 40 ♦Construction Noise c 0 30 ■Ambient Noise 20 10 0 1 10 100 1000 10000 100000 Distance(ft) Terrestrial Attenuation (Over Land) 90 -- 80 70 - LA I I I to 60 y=-10.821n(x)+121.33 50 v a 40 ♦Construction Noise c o 30 ■Ambient Noise Ln 20 10 0 50 500 5000 50000 Distance(ft) 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants uc Habitat Management Plan 3 May 5,2014 Table 1. Terrestrial Noise Attenuation Calculations. Terrestrial Attenuation Table (Over Water) Distance from Source Construction Noise Ambient Sound Measured Noise Pressure (Feet) (Miles) (dBA) (dBA) (Micro-Pascals) (atm) 50 0.00947 84 45 316978.6385 3.21 E-08 100 0.018939 78 45 158865.6469 1.61 E-08 200 0.037879 72 45 79621.43411 8.07E-09 400 0.075758 66 _ 45 39905.2463 4.04E-09 800 0.151515 60 45 20000 2.03E-09 1600 0.30303 54 45 10023.74467 1.02E-09 3200 0.606061 48 45 5023.772863 5.09E-10 6400 1.212121 42 45 2517.850824 2.55E-10 12800 2.424242 36 45 1261.914689 1.28E-10 25600 4.848485 30 45 632.455532 6.41 E-11 51200 9.69697 24 45 316.9786385 3.21 E-11 Terrestrial Attenuation Table (Over Land) Distance from Source Construction Noise Ambient Sound Measured Noise Pressure (Feet) (Miles) (dBA) (dBA) (Micro-Pascals) (atm) 50 0.00947 79 45 178250,1876 1.81 E-08 100 0.018939 71.5 45 75167.48086 7.62E-09 200 0.037879 64 45 31697.86385 3.21 E-09 400 0.075758 56.5 45 13366.87835 1.35E-09 800 0.151515 49 45 5636.765863 5.71 E-10 1600 0.30303 41.5 45 2377.004455 2.41 E-10 3200 0.606061 34 45 1002.374467 1.02E-10 6400 1.212121 26.5 45 422.697808 4.28E-11 12800 2.424242 19 45 178.2501876 1.81 E-11 25600 4.848485 11.5 45 75.16748086 1 7.62E-12 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants LLC Habitat Management Plan 4 May 5,2014 Chapter 3. Methods This chapter summarizes the methods used in this fish and wildlife habitat assessment, per the goals and requirements set forth in Mason County Code (MCC) Chapter 8.52.170 Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Area. The shoreline and all areas of potentially regulated fish and wildlife habitat accessible within 250 feet of the proposed project area were assessed by qualified fisheries biologists in April of 2014. All publicly available background data was queried for documented wildlife observations and/or the presence of wetlands and potentially regulated fish and wildlife habitat on or near the site. Mason County GIS maps, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) National Wetland Inventory, the USGS Soil Survey data maps, Washington State Department of Ecology's (WSDOE) Coastal Atlas maps, Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife's (WDFW) Priority Habitats and Species (PHS) and SalmonScape maps and databases, and various aerial imagery were inspected to identify locations of potentially regulated features. The site assessment was conducted by qualified fish and wildlife biologists. A thorough investigation that included an assessment of vegetative structure and composition of dominant species, any special habitat features,presence and evidence of potentially regulated fish and wildlife species, and level of human disturbance. Visual observations using stationary and walking survey methods were utilized for both aquatic and upland habitats. Any special habitat features or signs of wildlife activity were photographed for documentation and noted for further examination. Site inspections of the beach were performed at low tide. Due to the entire shoreline of the subject property being armored with concrete bulkhead, OHW and the shoreline boundary are all likely limited to the outside edge of the bulkhead. The location and features of the shoreline are described in Chapter 4 and identified on plan sheets in Appendix C. All field assessments used the best available science pursuant to the Washington Administrative Code 365-195-905 and definitions contained in RMC 4-03-050. 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants tsc Habitat Management Plan 5 May 5,2014 Chapter 4. Environmental Baseline 4.1 Background Information Landscape Setting and Topography The subject property is partially undeveloped land located in a residential setting within Mason County adjacent to Hood Canal waters. The subject property includes shoreline abutting Hood Canal with a concrete bulkhead dividing upland and marine environments. Existing upland features include a concrete stairs and other recreational use structures along with modified and maintained yard area located over a small upland bench between the bulkhead and North Shore Road. The area to the northwest of NE North Shore Road contains very steep slopes. The upland forest rises from approximately 40 feet to approximately 140 feet in elevation over approximately 120 feet, constituting a slope of approximately 80 percent. A topographic map is provided in Appendix B1. Adjacent properties along the south side, or waterward side, of NE North Shore Road are currently developed with single-family residences and sloped undeveloped upland forested areas are located on adjacent properties north of NE North Shore Road. The proposed project is consistent with the neighboring properties. Vegetation The property is divided by NE North Shore Road and the concrete bulkhead. Vegetation to the northwest of NE North Shore Road is dominated by a mature mixed coniferous and deciduous forest with high native species diversity. The area between the road and bulkhead was previously used as a yard by adjacent property owners and contains cement terracing,paths, and a patio with an outdoor brick fireplace. Vegetation is primarily mowed lawn and English ivy with one stand of approximately 4-5 large trees, including big-leaf maple, Douglas fir, and western red cedar. Other vegetation is minor and includes camellia, herb Robert, dandelion, Himalayan blackberry, kinnikinnick, arborvitae, azalea, rhododendron, and minor amounts of other ornamental and/or weed species. The area waterward of the bulkhead contains little to no intertidal vegetation, with only sparse patches of red algae,likely Gracilaria sp.,in the lower intertidal areas. National Wetland Inventory The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) map identifies Estuarine and Marine as well as Estuarine and Marine Deepwater areas adjacent to the shoreline. A NWI map is provided in Appendix B2. 4.2 Species Information Several potentially regulated fish and wildlife habitats and priority species are identified in the vicinity of the project. WDFW's Priority Habitats and Species (PHS) lists contain those species and habitats protected by Federal and State laws. According to WDFW PHS maps, estuarine intertidal aquatic habitat, geoduck, and oyster beds occur on the shoreline of the subject property. A PHS map is provided in Appendix B3. SalmonScape maps do not specify salmonid distribution within waters of the Hood Canal;however, Hood Canal is known to contain various salmonid species, and streams in the vicinity of the subject property that drain to Hood Canal contain documented presence of coho, fall churn,and winter steelhead. 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants uc Habitat Management Plan 6 May 5,2014 MCC provides a list of species of local importance in addition to Federal or State Endangered, Threatened, and Sensitive species known to be in Mason County. However, the as the code was last updated in 2009, some listings may be out of date. To compensate for this, the PHS list was queried for State- and Federally-listed species potentially found in Mason County and the two lists were combined. The following species may be located in the vicinity of the project and may have the potential for project impacts. Table 2. ESA-listed species potentially found in Mason unty State Species of Species/Habitat Scientific Name Status Federal Status Local Importance' Bull Trout Salvelinus conjkentus Candidate Threatened Yes Canary Rockfish Sebastes pinniger Candidate Threatened - Chinook Salmon Oncorhyncus tshauytscha Candidate Threatened Yes Chum Salmon,Hood Canal Oncorbyncus keta Candidate Threatened Yes Humpback Whale Megaptera novaeangliae Endangered Endangered - Marbled Murrelet Brachyramphus marmoratus Threatened Threatened Yes Spotted Owl Strix occidentalis caurina Endangered Threatened Yes Killer Whale Orrin=orca Endangered Endangered - Steelhead Trout Oncorhynchus mykiss - Threatened Streaked Homed Lark Eremophila alpestris strigata Endangered Threatened - Taylor's Checkerspot Eupbydryas editha taylori Endangered Endangered - Yelloweye Rockfish Sebastes mbenimus Candidate Threatened - Table 3. PHS-listed species potentially found in Mason unty State Species of Species/Habitat Scientific Name Status Federal Status Local Importance' Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Sensitive Species of Concern Yes Black Rockfish Sebastes melanops Candidate - - Brandt's Cormorant Phalacrocoraxpenidllatur Candidate Yes Brown Rockfish Sebastes awiculatrrs Candidate Species of Concern - Cascades Frog Rana cascadae Monitor - Yes Coastal Res./Searun Oncorhynchus clarki - Species of Concern - Cutthroat Coastal Tailed Frog Ascaphus trud Monitor - Yes Common Loon Gavia immer Sensitive - Yes Common Murre Uria aalge Candidate - Copper Rockfish Sebastes caurinus Candidate Species of Concern - Fisher Martespennanti Endangered Candidate Yes Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos Candidate - Yes Gray Whale Eschnchtius mbustus Sensitive - Great Blue Heron Ardea herodias Monitor - Yes Greenstriped Rockfish Sebastes elongatus Candidate - - Harlequin Duck Hu1nonicus histnonicus - - Yes Johnson's Hairstreak Mitourajohnsoni Candidate - - 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants LLc Habitat Management Plan 7 May 5,2014 Keen's Long-eared Bat Myods keend Candidate - - Newcomb's littorine snail Algamorda newcormbiana - - Yes Northern Goshawk Accipitergenti& Candidate Species of Concern Yes Olive-sided flycatcher Contopus boreaus - Species of Concern Yes Olympia Oyster Ostrea lurida Candidate - Olympic Marmot Marmota olympus Candidate - - Olympic Mudminnow Novumbra hubbsi Sensitive - - Olympic Torrent Salamander Rhyacotriton olympicus Monitor - Yes Pacific Cod Gadus macrocepbalus Candidate Species of Concern - Pacific Hake Merlmdus productus Candidate Species of Concern Pacific Harbor Porpoise Phocoena phocoena Candidate - - Pacific Herring Clupea pallasi Candidiate Species of Concern - Pacific Lamprey Lampetra tndentata Monitor Species of Concern - Peregrine Falcon Fako peregrinus Sensitive Species of Concern Yes Pileated Woodpecker Dryocopus pileatus Candidate - Yes Puget Blue Plebe us icarioides Candidate - - blackmorei Purple Martin Progne subis Candidate - Yes Pygmy Shrew Sorex hoyi Monitor - Yes Quillback Rockfish Sebastes maAger Candidate Species of Concern - Redstripe Rockfish Sebastesproriger Candidate - River Lamprey Lampetra ayresi Candidate Species of Concern - Roosevelt Elk Cervus elaphus roosevelti - - Yes Sockeye Salmon Oncorynchus nerka Candidate Threatened-Ozette Lake Endangered-Snake River Townsend's Big-eared Bat Cognorbinus townsendd Candidate Species of Concern Yes Van Dyke's Salamander Pkthodon vandykei Candidate Species of Concern Yes Vaux's Swift Cbaetura vauxi Candidate - Yes Walleye Pollock Theragra chakogramma Candidate Species of Concem - Western Bluebird Sialia mexicana Monitor - Yes Western grebe Aechmophorus occidentalis Candidate - - Western Pocket Gopher Thomomys ma�Zama Threatened Candidate Yes Western Pond Turtle Clemmys maramorata Endangered Species of Concern Yes Western Toad Anaxyrus boreas Candidate Species of Concern - Yellow-billed Cuckoo Coccy.Zus americanus Candidate Candidate - Yellowtail Rockfish Sebastes flavidus Candidate - 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants nc Habitat Management Plan 8 May 5,2014 4.3 Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Area No known wetlands or other regulated features other than the shoreline were identified within 250 feet of the proposed project area. The shoreline adjacent to the proposed project area contains FWHCA as classified in 8.52.170. As such, the property is subject to a 100-foot buffer measured horizontally from the OHW of the shoreline. Intertidal marine environment extends waterward of the bulkhead with a substrate characterized as small mixed cobble below the bulkhead transitioning to medium to large mixed cobble at the approximate mean higher high water(MHHW) elevation. Estuarine intertidal habitats, geoduck, and oyster beds are identified within the vicinity of project area. No forage fish spawning habitat is shown for the project area on the WDFW Forage Fish Spawning Map; however, pre-spawner herring holding areas are shown in deepwater areas adjacent to the shoreline. The intertidal area contains sparse patches of red algae, likely Gradlaria, and no other special elements of herring breeding habitat (i.e. rooted kelp, eelgrass, and/or other available structures for egg deposition) as identified during the assessment. Dense beds of pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) were observed on the shoreline between MHHW and mean lower low water (Nff LW). Other than the typical migration corridor, habitat features utilized by juvenile salmon were not found onsite but may be located in nearby areas of the shoreline. Suitable juvenile salmon forage habitat features may include shallow water with low wave energy, fine-grained silt or mud substrate, or estuarine environments; such substrate and environments were not observed onsite. The shoreline can still provide some food and protection functions for juvenile salmon, as well as habitat connectivity for salmon between the freshwater natal streams and deeper salt water habitats typically utilized by adult sa.lmonids. This area may also provide foraging opportunities for the PHS listed sensitive bird species (listed in Chapter 4.3). The portion of the property within the FWHCA buffer is highly modified and was previously used as a maintained yard by adjacent property owners. This area contains cement terracing and paths with a brick fireplace. Vegetation is primarily mowed lawn and English ivy with one stand of approximately 4-5 large trees, including big-leaf maple, Douglas fir, and western red cedar. Other vegetation is minor and includes camellia, herb Robert, dandelion, Himalayan blackberry, kinnikinnick, arborvitae, azalea, rhododendron, and minor amounts of other ornamental and/or weed species. No useable habitat exists for birds, amphibians, or mammals in this area aside from the 4-5 large trees. The area northwest of NE North Shore Road provides more suitable habitat for terrestrial species as it is vegetated with mature mixed coniferous and deciduous forest with high native plant species diversity. As the property contains shellfish areas, saltwater shoreline, areas with which federal or state endangered, threatened, and sensitive species of fish and wildlife have a primary association, and areas that contain habitats and species of local importance, the shoreline is classified as a FWHCA per MCC 8.52.170(b), and a 100-foot buffer and additional 15-foot setback is required under MCC 8.52.170(d). 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants u.c Habitat Management Plan 9 May 5,2014 Table 4. Shoreline Information Summary SHORELINE INFORMATION SUMMARY Water Body Hood Canal WRIA 15 Local Jurisdiction Mason County Shoreline Designation Rural Residential w 100-foot FWHCA buffer/ a,.. Buffer 200-foot SMA jurisdiction Estuarine intertidal aquatic ~ PHS Documented Habitat habitat,Geoduck,Oyster beds Location of Shoreline Relative to Project The marine shoreline is located in the southeast portion of the site adjacent to a concrete bulkhead. The shoreline setback/FWHCA buffer is highly modified and was previously used as a maintained yard by adjacent property owners. This area contains cement terracing and Buffer Condition paths with a brick fireplace and roadway interrupting more functional buffer areas located on steep slopes. Buffer vegetation adjacent to the shoreline primarily consists of mowed lawn, English ivy, a small stand of large trees, and various ornamental species. 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants uc Habitat Management Plan 10 May 5,2014 I Chapter 5. Potential. Impacts Analysis As the site is already modified and as no in-water work is proposed as part of the redevelopment actions,no significant impacts to the FWHCA or sensitive species have been identified. In addition, best management practices (BMI s) proposed for the project along with approved temporary erosion and sediment control (TESC) measures will minimize any potential for indirect impacts to habitats and species in the Hood Canal. The interrupted and developed condition of the FWHCA buffer in the area precludes significant impacts by the proposed project. An analysis of impact minimization and potential impacts on regulated fish and wildlife habitats and priority species from the proposed project is detailed below. 5.1 Project Sequencing Almost the entire property is encumbered by steep slopes, existing roadway, intertidal areas, or regulatory setbacks. Careful planning efforts are necessary to ensure the proposed development minimizes fish and wildlife habitat impacts. The site is divided into northwest and southeast portions by NE North Shore Road with the northwestern portion extensively encumbered by steep slopes with recent landslides in adjacent areas. A geotechnical analysis has determined that northwestern areas are unstable for placement of a single-family residence; however, it is able to support a septic drain field. As a result, the single-family residence must be located between the roadway and bulkhead. The septic drain field may be placed in northwestern portion of the property and away from the shoreline area. The only potential buildable area on the property for the single-family residence is approximately 1,530 square feet is size; however, almost all of the 1,530 square feet is encumbered by the roadway and shoreline setback/FWHCA buffer. In order to minimize potential impacts to the shoreline, the septic tank should be located landward of the residence. Therefore, the single-family residence is proposed to be located entirely within the shoreline setback/FWHCA buffers. However, this portion of the FWHCA buffer is highly modified and lacking functional habitat, and locating the single-family residence in this area will result in minimal habitat loss as opposed to locating in the northwestern portion of the property that contains relatively undisturbed forest and steep slopes. In addition, locating the single-family residence adjacent to other residences will cluster development and preserve the open space to the northwest of NE North Shore Rd. This site design also minimizes potential impacts by placing the septic drain field and the septic tank outside of the FWHCA buffer area while locating the single-family residence in previously-modified areas lacking habitat. 5.2 Regulatory Considerations The proposed project is located in unincorporated Mason County. The site investigation identified the shoreline of Hood Canal on the subject property. The FWHCA buffer area is modified and lacking quality habitat, being separated from the shoreline by the bulkhead and modified for use as a maintained yard. As the property contains shellfish areas, saltwater shoreline, areas with Federal or State protected fish and wildlife species, and areas that contain habitats and species of local importance, the shoreline is classified as a Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Area (FWHCA) per MCC 8.52.170(b), and a 100-foot buffer and additional 15-foot setback is required under MCC 8.52.170(d). Due to the extensive site constraints discussed above, the proposed single-family 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants u.c Habitat Management Plan I 1 May 5,2014 residence must be located within the FWHCA buffer. MCC 8.52.170(d)(2) allows special provisions for buffers and setbacks on lots created prior to December 5, 1996, and which are located on saltwater.The special provisions state: (i) Where an existing residence is on one side of and within one hundred fzfty feet of the lot line of the subject lot, and no more than two hundred feet from the shoreline OHWIM, the setback on the subject lot is determined by an imaginary common line drawn from the shore-side roof line of the existing residence and across the subject lot to a point which is one hundred feet from the OHWIM along the far lot line of the subject lot. (See Figure 2). The common line set back may be more or less than one hundred feet from the OHWIM,provided, however, that.• A. The buffer shall not be less than twenty feet in width from the OHWIM and a minimum setback from the edge of the buffer is fifteen feet;and B. There shall be a maximum buffer of one hundred feet from the OHWIM with the balance of the setback established by the common line to be a building setback area. C. If the resulting buffer is less than one hundred feet, it will be enhanced for wildlfe function which will include at a minimum planting with native vegetation. D. If the resulting buffer is less than one hundred feet, the development of site outside the buffer shall also use best management practices such as those in Appendix C to limit impacts to the resource. Due to the small size of the buildable area, maintaining a minimum buffer 20 feet and a minimum setback of 15 feet is not feasible, and the proposed single-family residence is unable to conform to code standards set forth in the MCC. As the strict application of the code standards would significantly interfere with or prevent reasonable use of the property, the proposed project will require a variance permit. The design of the project is compatible with other permitted activities in the area and will not constitute a grant of special privilege not enjoyed by other properties in the area. The building footprint will be approximately 875 square feet,with a total area less than 1,500 square feet of livable space for the two-story residence. Using the Mason County Assessor's publically available data, sizes of properties in the area were evaluated. The residence sizes of adjacent properties ranged from 509 square feet to 1,736 square feet, and an average residence size of 1168 square feet was identified in the immediate project vicinity as demonstrated in Table 5 below. The proposed project is consistent with sizes of adjacent residential structures. 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants u.c Habitat Management Plan 12 May 5,2014 Table 5. Summary of Properties in the Area Neighboring Parcels Direction From Subject Residence Size (developed only) Property (square feet) 32224-50-00023 Northeast(adjacent) 509 32224-50-00019 Northeast 1736 32224-50-00018 Northeast 1120 32224-50-00015 Northeast 1584 32224-50-00014 Northeast 1280 32224-50-00013 Northeast 1580 32224-50-00024 Southwest(adjacent) 682 32224-50-00026 Southwest 540 32224-50-00027 Southwest 1020 32224-50-00029 Southwest 1032 32224-50-00084 Southwest 1690 32224-50-00083 Southwest 1245 Average: 1168 In addition, the location the proposed structure is similar to other adjacent structures. As the bulkhead runs adjacent to the shoreline for a significant distance on either side of the subject property, and all residences in the area are located less than 20 feet from the bulkhead and OHW, the project location is consistent with adjacent property land use. Locating the proposed residence in the shoreline setback/FWHCA buffer is consistent with adjacent uses, and the design of proposed residence is in accordance with the square footage and footprint size of adjacent residences. 5.3 Project Impacts An analysis of project effects to Federal-and State-listed species and species of local importance that have potential for presence in the vicinity is detailed below. Potential project impacts are evaluated based upon specific habitat components that would be altered or removed and the degree to which such alteration may occur; the abundance and distribution of the habitat components; the distribution and population levels of the species (if known); the possibility of direct or indirect impacts to the species and/or habitat,and the potential to mitigate for adverse effects. 5.3.1 Direct and Indirect Effects Potential direct effects from the project upon species identified in Chapter 4.2 of this report primarily include construction noise, loss of a minor landscaped area, and establishment of new impervious surfaces. However, the proposed project area is highly modified, and no shoreline habitat will be lost. In addition, potential effects on water quality elements such as sedimentation, chemicals, excess nutrients and other runoff/stormwater inputs from the subject property are a potential source of impacts to listed species; however, appropriate stormwater treatment will be provided, and potential impacts from the septic system are fully mitigated by locating the discharge elements of the septic system out of the shoreline setback/FWHCA buffer and the storage tank landward of the single-family residence. The project also proposes BMPs and TESC measures 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants uc Habitat Management Plan 13 May 5,2014 during construction as outlined in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP);therefore,no calculable impacts to water quality are anticipated. No in-water work is proposed, no terrestrial sensitive wildlife species were identified onsite, and residential development of the site is proposed over existing cleared and disturbed areas between the bulkhead and roadway; therefore, no direct impacts to protected habitats and species have been identified. Assembly of the septic drainfield will cause temporary disturbance to the forested northwest portion of the property. However, disturbance will be minor as an existing road leads to the project area, and the location of the septic system is proposed in a previously partially cleared upland area. It should also be noted that the drainfield is located more than 200 feet away from OHW. 5.3.2 Short-Term Effects Potential fish and wildlife habitat is located in adjacent areas; therefore,the proposed project actions have three primary mechanisms for short-term impacts to sensitive species and associated habitats via altered hydrology and water quality from direct runoff, potential sedimentation and associated turbidity from land clearing and grading actions,and terrestrial construction noise during the actions. Impact minimization measures are proposed to contain and manage runoff and sedimentation within the project area. Potential hydrologic and water quality as well as sedimentation impacts are being addressed through BMPs and TESC as detailed in the SWPPP (Barghausen, 2014). Due to the project's limited potential for construction runoff and sedimentation as a properly managed construction site, decreases in water quality and/or increases in turbidity as a result of construction are not expected and are not considered a project impact. In addition, impacts to the local environment from project noise may occur within a 4,524 foot radius over Hood Canal and a 2,539 foot radius over land as discussed in Chapter 2.3. Noise from project activities can adversely affect wildlife with various behavioral and/or health-related consequences (WSDOT, 2010). As the noise generated by the action is anticipated to fall short of disturbance thresholds for sensitive terrestrial species (USFWS, 92dBA for murrelets for example) and no sensitive terrestrial habitat was identified in the action area,the short-term effects to sensitive species due to noise are anticipated to be minor and localized due to the topography of the land portion and the avoidance of in-water work as terrestrial noise will not impact aquatic species such as fish and marine mammals. 5.3.3 Long-Term Effects As no terrestrial sensitive wildlife species were identified onsite, and residential development of the site is proposed over existing cleared and disturbed areas between the bulkhead and roadway, no direct impacts to protected habitats and species have been identified due to the project. Long-term effects of the project upon fish and wildlife habitat and species are anticipated to be minimal due to the fact that habitat features are limited within the project location. Project actions will include site clearing and establishment of new impervious surfaces such as driveways and roof areas. However, the proposed project area is highly modified with much of the area already containing concrete paths,walls, and stairways,and little to no fimctional shoreline habitat will be lost. Water quality elements such as sedimentation, chemicals, excess nutrients and other inputs from subject property runoff/stormwater are a potential source for long-term impacts on listed species; 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants uc Habitat Management Plan 14 May 5,2014 however, appropriate stormwater treatment will be provided, and potential impacts from the septic system are minimized by locating all elements of the septic system out of the FWHCA buffer and landward of the single-family residence. Therefore, no measurable impact to water quality elements is anticipated as a result of the project. In addition,habitat management recommendations contained in Chapter 6 are proposed to further minimize any long-term effects due to the project. No in-water work is proposed and no impacts are anticipated to areas waterward of the bulkhead. 5.4 Determinations of Effect While not required under MCC,examination of project effects under the methods and procedures established under ESA provide a proven mechanism for evaluating project effects on ESA-listed species, and as such,are examined herein within a local context. 5.4.1 Critical Habitat Critical Habitat is defined in Section 3 of the ESA as: (1) The specific areas within the geographical area occupied by the species, at the time it is listed in accordance with the Act, on which are found those physical or biological features (a) essential to the conservation of the species and (b) which may require special management considerations or protection, and (2) Specific areas outside the geographical area occupied by the species at the time it is listed,upon a determination such areas are essential for the conservation of the species. Critical habitat for a listed species contains Primary Constituent Elements (PCE's), as defined below. Primary Constituent Elements: In accordance with Section 3(5)(A)(i) of the ESA and regulations at 50 CFR 424.12(b), in determining which areas are occupied at the time of listing to propose ESA-listed species' critical habitat, we consider the physical or biological features essential to the conservation of the species and that may require special management considerations or protection. These features are the PCE's laid out in the appropriate quantity and spatial arrangement for conservation of the species. These include, but are not limited to: (1) Space for individual and population growth for normal behavior. (2) Food,water, air, light,minerals, or other nutritional or physiological requirements; (3) Cover or shelter; (4) Sites for breeding, reproduction, or rearing (or development) of offspring; and (5) Habitats that are protected from disturbance or are representative of the historical, geographical, and ecological distributions of a species. Essential habitat types for salmon and steelhead species can be generally described to include the following. (1) juvenile rearing areas; (2) juvenile migration corridors; (3) areas for growth and development to adulthood; (4) adult migration corridors; and (5) spawning areas. Within these areas, essential features of critical habitat include adequate: (1) substrate, (2) water quality, (3) water quantity (4) water temperature (5) water velocity, (6) cover/shelter, O food, (8) riparian vegetation, (9) space, and (10) safe passage conditions. The actual regulatory descriptions of Critical Habitat for each ESU can be found at the end of this Federal Register:Vol. 65,No. 32,Wednesday February 16, 2000. 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants uc Habitat Management Plan 15 May 5,2014 5.4.2 Species Determinations ESA-listed Species ESA-listed species potentially found in Mason County are evaluated in depth in the sections below to determine impacts of the project. Table 5. Determination Su. ary for ESA-listed species potentially found in Mason County Species/Habitat Scientific Name Determination of Effect Bull Trout Salveknus confluentus No Effect Canary Rockfish Sebastes pinniger No Effect Chinook Salmon Oncorhyncus tshanytscha No effect Chum Salmon,Hood Canal Oncorhyncus keta No effect Humpback Whale Mega ptera novaeangliae No Effect Killer Whale Orcinus orca No Effect Marbled Murrelet Brachyramphus marmoratus May Effect,Not Likely to Adversely Affect Spotted Owl Strix ocddentaks caurina No Effect Steelhead Trout Oncorhynchus mykiss No Effect Streaked Horned Lark Eremophila alpestris strigata No Effect Taylor's Checkerspot Euphydryas editha taylori No Effect Yelloweye Rockfish Sebastes ruberrimus No Effect Bull Trout and Critical Habitat Salvedinus confluentus—Threatened,listed November 1, 1999 Critical habitat designated October 18, 2010 USFWS identifies bull trout with potential for presence in Mason County. Critical habitat for bull trout was identified in the Hood Canal marine environment. However, no mechanisms are proposed that would have a measurable impact on the marine environment. Temporary increases in terrestrial noise will have no effect on fish species. The loss of highly modified upland habitat adjacent to the shoreline will cause no measurable impacts to in-water habitat or functionality. In addition, the establishment of appropriate stormwater treatment, BMPs, and TESC measures will prevent measurable impacts to water quality due to increased impervious surfaces or temporary sedimentation from construction. Therefore,the proposed project actions will have No Effect on Bull Trout. The indirect and direct effects are expected to be highly discountable, and no work is proposed below OHW; therefore, the proposed activities will have No Effect upon Bull Trout Critical Habitat. Canary Rockfish Sebastespinniger-Threatened,listed July 27,2010 Canary rockfish have been documented throughout the Puget Sound (Miller and Borton 1980), although numbers are relatively low compared to other rockfish species (Palsson, et al 2009, NMFS 2008a). Rockfish larvae are pelagic, often occupying the surface of open waters,under floating algae, detached seagrass, and kelp. Juvenile canary rockfish settle onto nearshore water habitats with rocky or cobble substrate that support kelp growth at 3 to 6 months of age, and move to progressively deeper waters as they grow (Love et al. 1991; Love et al. 2002). Juvenile rockfish recruitment is likely to be found in areas with shallow high—relief zones with crevices and sponge 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants uc Habitat Management Plan 16 May 5,2014 gardens (Love et al 2002). Adults are most common between 300 to 600 feet water depth, sometimes associated with depths between 40 to 1,560 feet deep (Love et al 2002). The likelihood of juveniles or adults of ESA-listed rockfish within the project's relatively shallow and non-vegetated habitats is highly discountable, as the nearshore habitat is largely lacking any eelgrass, kelp, or other aquatic vegetation preferred as foraging substrates by juvenile and larval rockfish (BergerABAM, 2012). Deeper portions of Puget Sound provide suitable habitat for adult and juvenile rockfish. In addition, no mechanisms are proposed that would have a measurable impact on the marine environment. Temporary increases in terrestrial noise will have no effect on fish species. The loss of highly modified upland habitat adjacent to the shoreline will cause no measurable impacts to in-water habitat or functionality. The establishment of appropriate stormwater treatment, BMPs, and TESC measures will prevent measurable impacts to water quality due to increased impervious surfaces or temporary sedimentation from construction. The indirect and direct effects are expected to be highly discountable, and no work is proposed below OHW; therefore,the proposed project will have No Effect on Canary Rockfish. Puget Sound Chinook Salmon ESU and Critical Habitat Oncorhynchus tshaaytscha—Threatened,listed(reaffirmed)June 28,2005 Critical habitat designated September 2, 2005 USFWS identifies Chinook salmon with potential for presence in Mason County. Critical habitat for Chinook salmon was identified in the nearshore marine areas of Hood Canal. However, no mechanisms are proposed that would have a measurable impact on the marine environment. Temporary increases in terrestrial noise will have no effect on fish species. The loss of highly modified upland habitat adjacent to the shoreline will cause no measurable impacts to in-water habitat or functionality. In addition, the establishment of appropriate stormwater treatment,BMPs, and TESC measures will prevent measurable impacts to water quality due to increased impervious surfaces or temporary sedimentation from construction. Therefore, the proposed project actions will have No Effect on Puget Sound Chinook Salmon. The indirect and direct effects are expected to be highly discountable, and no work is proposed below OHW; therefore, the proposed activities will have No Effect on Chinook Salmon Critical Habitat. Hood Canal Summer-Run Chum Salmon ESU and Critical Habitat Oncorhymbus keta—Threatened,listed (reaffirmed)June 28,2005 Critical habitat designated September 2,2005 USFWS identifies Chum salmon with potential for presence in Mason County. Critical habitat for Chum salmon was identified in the nearshore marine areas of Hood Canal. However, no mechanisms are proposed that would have a measurable impact on the marine environment. Temporary increases in terrestrial noise will have no effect on fish species. The loss of highly modified upland habitat adjacent to the shoreline will cause no measurable impacts to in-water habitat or functionality. In addition, the establishment of appropriate stormwater treatment, BMPs, and TESC measures will prevent measurable impacts to water quality due to increased impervious surfaces or temporary sedimentation from construction. Therefore, the proposed project actions will have No Effect on Hood Canal Summer-Run Chum Salmon. The indirect and direct effects are expected to be highly discountable, and no work is proposed below OHW; therefore, the proposed activities will have No Effect on Hood Canal Summer-Run Chum Salmon Critical Habitat. 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants uc Habitat Management Plan 17 May 5,2014 Humpback Whale Megaptera novaeangkae—Endangered,listed December 2, 1970 Humpback whales range from southern California through the Aleutian Islands while feeding in the Pacific Ocean (NUTS, 1991). However, Humpback whales are rarely present in the south Puget Sound. They are more likely to remain in outer coast waters during migration. There were reported humpback whale sightings in the Puget Sound in 1976, 1978, and two in 1988 (Calambokidis, et al, 1990). Due to the unlikelihood of humpback whales entering Hood Canal, the lack of suitable habitat in the vicinity of the Action Area, the lack of impact mechanisms to the marine environment, and the avoidance of in-water work,the project will have No Effect on Humpback Whale. Southern Resident Killer Whale and Critical Habitat Orcinus orca—Endangered,listed November 15,2005 Critical Habitat de rignated November 2006(71 FR 69054) Southern Resident Killer Whale may be found in the Puget Sound, Straits of Georgia and Juan de Fuca during spring through fall (Wiles, G J., 2004). The website www.orcanetwork.org indicates sightings in Hood Canal are infrequent but may occur periodically. However, no mechanisms are proposed that would have a measurable impact on the marine environment. Temporary increases in terrestrial noise will have no effect on marine species. The loss of highly modified upland habitat adjacent to the shoreline will cause no measurable impacts to in-water habitat or functionality. In addition, the establishment of appropriate stormwater treatment, BMPs, and TESC measures will prevent measurable impacts to water quality due to increased impervious surfaces or temporary sedimentation from construction. Due to the unlikelihood of killer whales entering Hood Canal, the lack of impact mechanisms to the marine environment, avoidance of in-water work, and the lack of effect on prey species, the proposed actions will have No Effect on Southern Resident Killer Whales. Almost the entire Puget Sound has been designated as Critical Habitat for Southern Resident Killer Whale, excluding areas that are less than twenty feet deep during periods of high tide (NMFS,2012). Under the ESA, "Critical Habitat" is defined as: (1) specific areas within the geographical area occupied by the species at the time of listing, if they contain physical or biological features essential to conservation, and those features may require special management considerations or protection; and (2) specific areas outside the geographical area occupied by the species if the agency determines that the area itself is essential for conservation." The proposed project will have no long-term effects on marine areas where water is deeper than twenty feet at periods of high tide. Therefore,the proposed project will have No Effect on Southern Resident Killer Whale Critical Habitat. Marbled Murrelet Bracbyrbampus marmoratur—Threatened,listed 1992 Critical habitat derzgnated May 1996(50 CFR Part 17.11) The Action Area does not contain suitable nesting habitat for marbled murrelet as nests and roosts are found primarily in old growth forests. There may be nesting habitat located outside of the Action Area in the Cascade or Olympic mountain ranges. Foraging habitat can be found in Hood Canal waters as marbled murrelet are opportunistic feeders (WDFW PHS). The marbled murrelet flies long distances between nesting and foraging habitats, and there still may be a flight path over the site. There were no identified areas with critical habitat for marbled murrelet in the vicinity of the subject property (USFWS 2008, USFWS, 1996). The most likely presence of marbled murrelet would be from the species passing over the Action Area en route to foraging sites. Lack of suitable habitat near the Action Area make marbled murrelet presence in the Action Area unlikely. 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants uc Habitat Management Plan 18 May 5,2014 Sound resulting from project activities will be below precautionary harassment/injury guidelines for ESA-listed species that may be present in the proposed project area. The estimated threshold of harassment/injury for murrelets is approximately 92 dBA at nest sites and at a nesting site the disturbance threshold is an estimated 70dBA (WSDOT, 2010). Noise levels may be as high as 84 dBA at 50 feet from project activities but will attenuate at a maximum of 4,524 feet. Since there are no nesting sites near the project, terrestrial noise will have no effect on ESA-listed species. USFWS, 2011, discusses Primary Constituent Elements of Critical Habitat for marbled murrelets: (1) trees with potential nesting platforms and, (2) forested areas within 1/2 mile of potential nest trees with a canopy height of at least 1/2 of the site potential tree height. No critical habitat or essential habitat elements are found within the vicinity of the Action Area (WDFW, 2011); there will be No Effect on Marbled Murrelet Critical Habitat. Due to the project producing little noise and the short duration of activities,the proposed project has No Effect on Marbled Murrelet. Spotted Owl Strix Occidentalis—Threatened,listed June 23, 1990 Nesting or foraging habitats may be located in the Olympic or Cascade mountain ranges; however, there is no suitable spotted owl habitat on or within close proximity to the proposed project area. It is highly unlikely a spotted owl will be in or near the project vicinity. The Northern Spotted Owl Conservation does not document any spotted owl sites within or near the proposed action area. Terrestrial sound resulting from construction equipment will be well below precautionary harassment/injury threshold guidelines for ESA-listed species that may be present in the proposed project area. The estimated threshold of harassment/injury for spotted owl is approximately 92 dBA at nest sites and at a nesting site the disturbance threshold is an estimated 70dBA. Terrestrial noise levels may be as high as 84 dBA at 50 feet from project activities but will attenuate at a maximum of 4,524 feet. Since there are no nesting sites near the project, terrestrial noise will have no effect on the spotted owl. Unlike marbled murrelets that may have a potential nest to forage flight path over the proposed project, the spotted owl nests and forages in forested areas and does not have any reason to be near or flying over the proposed project area. Due to the lack of presence, and the project producing little noise which will be brief in duration, the proposed project will have No Effect on Spotted Owl. Puget Sound Steelhead DPS Oncorhynchus mykiss—Threatened,listed May 11,2007 USFWS identifies steelhead trout with potential for presence in Mason County. However, no mechanisms are proposed that would have a measurable impact on the marine environment. Temporary increases in terrestrial noise will have no effect on fish species. The loss of highly modified upland habitat adjacent to the shoreline will cause no measurable impacts to in-water habitat or functionality. In addition, the establishment of appropriate stormwater treatment, BMPs, and TESC measures will prevent measurable impacts to water quality due to increased impervious surfaces or temporary sedimentation from construction. Therefore, the proposed project actions will have No Effect on Puget Sound Steelhead. Streaked Horned Lark Eremophila apestris strigata—Threatened,listed October 3,2013 Critical habitat designated October 3, 2013 (SO CFR Part 17.11) The Action Area contains no suitable habitat for the streaked horned lark. The streaked horned lark is found primarily in prairie habitat or unvegetated to sparsely-vegetated open habitats (WSDOT, 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants uc Habitat Management Plan 19 May 5,2014 2013). They can be found in developed areas such as airports and agricultural lands. There were no identified areas with critical habitat for streaked horned larks in the vicinity of the subject property (USFWS, 2013). Lack of suitable habitat near the Action Area makes streaked horned lark presence in the Action Area extremely unlikely. Sound resulting from project activities will be below precautionary harassment/injury guidelines for ESA-listed species that may be present in the proposed project area. The estimated threshold of harassment/injury for streaked horned lark is approximately 92 dBA at nest sites and at a nesting site the disturbance threshold is an estimated 70dBA. Noise levels may be as high as 84 dBA at 50 feet from project activities but will attenuate at a maximum of 4,524 feet. Since there are no nesting sites near the project, terrestrial noise will have no effect on the streaked horned lark. Unlike marbled murrelets that may have a potential nest to forage flight path over the proposed project, the streaked horned nests and forages in open prairie and agricultural areas and does not have any reason to be near or flying over the proposed project area. Due to the lack of presence, and the project producing little noise which will be brief in duration, the proposed project will have No Effect on Streaked Horned Lark. Due to a lack of habitat in the vicinity of the project, there will be No Effect on Streaked Horned Lark Critical Habitat. Taylor's Checkerspot Euphydryas editha taylori—Endangered,listed October 3,2013 Critical habitat designated October 3, 2013 (SO CFR Part 17.11) The Action Area contains no suitable habitat for Taylor's checkerspot. Taylor's checkerspot is found primarily in open prairie and grass/oak woodland habitat (WSDOT, 2013). There were no identified areas with critical habitat for Taylor's checkerspot in the vicinity of the subject property (USFWS, 2013). Lack of suitable habitat near the Action Area makes Taylor's checkerspot presence in the Action Area extremely unlikely. No mechanisms for direct effects to Taylor's checkerspot are proposed from project actions as no suitable habitat is present within or in the vicinity of the Action Area. Since there is no suitable habitat near the project, terrestrial noise will have no effect on ESA- listed species. There will be No Effect on Taylor's Checkerspot Critical Habitat. Due the high unlikelihood of Taylor's checkerspot presence in the vicinity of the project and a lack of mechanisms for impact,the project will have No Effect on Taylor's Checkerspot. Yelloweye rockfish Sebastes entomelas—Threatened,listed July 27, 2010. Yelloweye rockfish are considered relatively rare in the Puget Sound, and they are observed more frequently in north Puget Sound than in southern areas (Miller and Borton 1980). Rockfish larvae are pelagic, often occupying the surface of open waters, under floating algae, detached seagrass, and kelp. Juvenile rockfish recruitment is likely to be found in areas with shallow high—relief zones with crevices and sponge gardens (Love et al 2002). Juvenile yelloweye rockfish do not typically occupy intertidal waters and shallow habitats (Love et al. 1991). Adults are most common between 300 to 600 feet water depth, sometimes associated with depths between 40 to 1,560 feet deep (Love et al 2002). The likelihood of juveniles or adults of ESA-listed rockfish within the project's relatively shallow and non-vegetated habitats is highly discountable, as the nearshore habitat is largely lacking any eelgrass, kelp, or other aquatic vegetation preferred as foraging substrates by juvenile and larval rockfish (BergerABAM, 2012). Deeper portions of Puget Sound provide suitable habitat for adult and juvenile rockfish. In addition, no mechanisms are proposed that would have a measurable impact on the marine environment. Temporary increases in terrestrial noise will have no effect on 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants uc Habitat Management Plan 20 May 5,2014 fish species. The loss of highly modified upland habitat adjacent to the shoreline will cause no P g Y p 1 measurable impacts to in-water habitat or functionality. The establishment of appropriate stormwater treatment, BMPs, and TESC measures will prevent measurable impacts to water quality due to increased impervious surfaces or temporary sedimentation from construction. The indirect and direct effects are expected to be highly discountable, and no work is proposed below OHW; therefore,the proposed project will have No Effect on Yelloweye Rockfish. PHS-listed Species and Species of Local Importance PHS-listed species and species of local importance potentially found in Mason County are evaluated in the sections below to determine impacts of the project. Due to the number of species and lack of Federal regulation,these species have been grouped in order to provide more efficient evaluation. Table 6. Determination Summary for PHS-listed species potentia][ly found in Mason County Group Species/Habitat Scientific Name Determination of Effect Cascades Frog Rana cascadae Coastal Tailed Frog Ascaphus tmei Amphibians Olympic Torrent Salamander Rhyacotriton olympicus Not Likely Affect Adversely Van Dyke's Salamander Plcthodon vandykei Western Toad Anaxyrms boreal Bald Eaglet Haliaeetus leucocepbalus Brandt's Cormorant Pbalacmcorax penicillatus Common Loon Gavia immer Shoreline- Not Likely to Adversely Associated Birds Common Murre Uria aalge Affect Harlequin Duck Hirtrionims histrionicus Great Blue Heron Ardea herodias Western grebe Aecbmophorus occidentalis Golden Eagle Aquila chgsaetos Northern Goshawk Accipitergentilis Olive-sided flycatcher Contopus boreaus Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus Terrestrial Birds Pileated Woodpecker Do ocopuspileatus Not Likely Affect Adversely Purple Martin Progne subir Vaux's Swift Cbaetura vauxi Western Bluebird Sialia mexicana Yellow-billed Cuckoo Coccy!�ru americams Black Rockfish Sebastes melanops Brown Rockfish Sebastes auriculatus Coastal Res./Searun Cutthroat Oncorhynchus clarki Fishes Copper Rockfish Sebastes caurinus No Effect Greenstriped Rockfish Sebastes elongates Olympic Mudminnow Novumbra hubbsi Pacific Cod Gadus macmcephalus Pacific Hake Merluccius produaus 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants'u Habitat Management Plan 21 May 5,2014 Pacific Herring Clupea pallasi Pacific Lamprey Lampetra tridentata Quillback Rockfish Sebastes maliger Redstripe Rockfish Sebastes pro4er River Lamprey L.ampetra ayresi Sockeye Salmon Oncorynchus nerka Walleye Pollock Theragra chalcogramma Yellowtail Rockfish Sebastes flavidus Terrestrial Johnson's Hairstreak Mitoura johnsoni No Effect Invertebrates Puget Blue Plebejus icarioides blackmorel Marine Newcomb's littorine snail Algamorda newcormbiana No Effect Invertebrates Olympia Oyster Ostrea lurida Gray Whale Escbrichtius robustus Marine Mammals No Effect Pacific Harbor Porpoise Phocoena pbocoena Reptiles Western Pond Turtle Clemmys maramorata Not Likely to Adversely Affect Fisher Mantes pennand Keen's Long-eared Bat Myods keend Olympic Marmot Marmota olympus Terrestrial Not Likely to Adversely Mammals Pygmy Shrew Sorex hoyi Affect Roosevelt Elk Cervus elaphus roosevehi Townsend's Big-eared Bat Cognorhinus toumsendd Western Pocket Gopher Thomomys matama Amphibians The amphibians that may occur within Mason County are primarily associated with the Cascade and/or Olympic mountain ranges or stream environments. As none of these exist onsite,it is highly unlikely that any amphibians are located within the Action Area. The only potential suitable habitat for amphibians is located in the northwest portion of the property,which contains mature forest.As the project proposes only temporary disturbance in previously-disturbed locations and presence of these species is unlikely in the Action Area,the project is not likely to adversely affect amphibians. Shoreline-Associated Birds The shoreline area may provide foraging opportunities for shoreline birds; however, the loss of highly modified upland habitat adjacent to the shoreline will cause no significant impacts to shoreline-associated bird habitat or functionality.The only potential suitable bird habitat is located in the northwest portion of the property, which contains mature forest. Sound resulting from project activities will be below precautionary harassment/injury guidelines for ESA-listed species that may be present in the proposed project area. Noise levels may be as high as 84 dBA at 50 feet from project activities but will attenuate at a maximum of 4,524 feet. As the project proposes only temporary disturbance of potentially-suitable habitat in previously-disturbed locations and noise levels are below precautionary levels, the project is not likely to adversely affect shoreline-associated birds. 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants uc Habitat Management Plan 22 May 5,2014 Terrestrial Birds The terrestrial birds that may occur within Mason County have specific habitat needs. The only species with potential to use onsite habitat include pileated woodpecker,purple martin,Vaux's swift, and western bluebird. The only potentially-suitable habitat is located in the northwest portion of the property, which contains mature forest. Sound resulting from project activities will be below precautionary harassment/injury guidelines for ESA-listed species that may be present in the proposed project area. Noise levels may be as high as 84 dBA at 50 feet from project activities but will attenuate at a maximum of 4,524 feet. As the project proposes only temporary disturbance of potentially-suitable habitat in previously-disturbed locations and noise levels are below precautionary levels, the project is not likely to adversely affect terrestrial birds. Fishes No mechanisms for direct effects to fishes are proposed from project actions. Temporary increases in terrestrial noise will have no effect on fish species. The loss of highly modified upland habitat adjacent to the shoreline will cause no measurable impacts to in-water habitat or functionality. In addition, the establishment of appropriate stormwater treatment, BMPs, and TESC measures will prevent measurable impacts to water quality due to increased impervious surfaces or temporary sedimentation from construction. The indirect and direct effects are expected to be highly discountable, and no work is proposed below OHW; therefore, the proposed project will have no effect on fishes. Terrestrial Invertebrates No mechanisms for direct effects to terrestrial invertebrates are proposed from project actions. The only protected terrestrial invertebrates that may occur within Mason County are the Johnson's hairstreak and Puget blue butterflies. According to WDFW,Johnson's hairstreak habitat is primarily old-growth or mature second-growth forests, and it is considered to be old-growth obligate. It is dependent on mistletoe,which is parasitic to conifer trees, for breeding and food. Neither mistletoe nor old-growth was observed onsite. Puget blue habitat consists of forest clearings or prairies with lupine present. The only known Puget blue populations occur in the Tenino Prairies south of Olympia. As it is extremely unlikely that Johnson's hairstreak or Puget blue will occur onsite due to lack of suitable habitat,the project will have no effect on terrestrial invertebrates. Marine Invertebrates Of the two marine invertebrate species, only Olympic oyster is likely to occur within the vicinity of the project.According to WDFW,Olympic oyster is known to occur in Hood Canal, to the north of the project site. However, no mechanisms for direct effects to marine invertebrates are proposed from project actions. The loss of highly modified upland habitat adjacent to the shoreline will cause no measurable impacts to in-water habitat or functionality for this species. In addition, the establishment of appropriate stormwater treatment, BMPs, and TESC measures will prevent measurable impacts to water quality due to increased impervious surfaces or temporary sedimentation from construction. The indirect and direct effects are expected to be highly discountable, and no work is proposed below OHW; therefore, the proposed project will have no effect on marine invertebrates. Marine Mammals No mechanisms for direct effects to marine mammals are proposed from project actions. Temporary increases in terrestrial noise will have no effect on fish species. The loss of highly modified upland habitat adjacent to the shoreline will cause no measurable impacts to in-water 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants uc Habitat Management Plan 23 May 5,2014 habitat or functionality. In addition, the establishment of appropriate stormwater treatment, BMPs, and TESC measures will prevent measurable impacts to water quality due to increased impervious surfaces or temporary sedimentation from construction. It is unlikely that marine mammals will venture far enough into Hood Canal to reach the Action Area of the proposed project. Due to the unlikelihood of marine mammals reaching the project area, the lack of mechanisms for impact, and avoidance of in-water work,the proposed actions are not likely to adversely affect marine mammals. Reptiles The only protected reptile species that may occur within Mason County is western pond turtle. According to WDFW, western pond turtle occurs in streams, ponds, lakes, and permanent and ephemeral wetlands. None of these exist onsite, and it is unlikely that western pond turtles are located within the Action Area. The only potential suitable habitat onsite is located in the northwest portion of the property, which contains mature forest. As the project proposes only temporary disturbance in previously-disturbed locations and presence of these species is unlikely in the Action Area,the project is not likely to adversely affect reptiles. Terrestrial Mammals Many of the terrestrial mammals that may occur within Mason County have specific habitat needs or are endemic to certain locations. The only species with potential to use onsite habitat include Keen's long-eared bat and Townsend's big-eared bat. The only potentially-suitable habitat onsite is located in the northwest portion of the property, which contains mature forest. Sound resulting from project activities will be below precautionary harassment/injury guidelines for ESA-listed species that may be present in the proposed project area. Noise levels may be as high as 84 dBA at 50 feet from project activities but will attenuate at a maximum of 4,524 feet. As the project proposes only temporary disturbance in previously-disturbed locations and presence of these species is unlikely in the Action Area,the project is not likely to adversely affect terrestrial mammals. 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants u1c Habitat Management Plan 24 May 5,2014 Chapter 6. Habitat Management Recommendations Based on direct observations during the site visit, the subject property contains a marine shoreline area with fish and wildlife habitat suitable for sensitive species located adjacent to the project area. The project area is cleared of native species with the exception of one stand of approximately four large trees adjacent to the road and is otherwise landscaped with non-native ornamental and invasive species and manicured lawn. The subject property located northwestern of the project area, across NE North Shore Road primarily contain mature mixed coniferous and deciduous trees as well as shrub and emergent plants suitable for wildlife habitat. The most suitable location for the proposed single-family residence is found within the FWHCA buffer between existing structures. This chapter provides recommendations for construction and best management practices as well as fish and wildlife habitat management recommendations for the proposed project. 6.1 Construction Sequencing and Best Management Practices Project staging should be located over existing impervious and/or cleared and disturbed surfaces. During site clearing and demolition,the existing concrete elements and all debris should be removed using typical demolition procedures and transported offsite to an approved facility. Once the site is cleared, TESC measures consisting silt fencing, plastic sheeting, and seeding of disturbed soils should be installed and actively managed for the duration of the project. Once all foundation work and underground utilities are installed and the site is finish graded,the entire site should be seeded to permanently stabilize the soils and prevent erosion; however, silt fencing should remain in place until completion of construction activities. BMPs should be implemented to avoid and minimize disturbance to critical areas and associated buffers to the maximum extent practicable. A concrete wash water collection basin should also be installed away from the FWHCA buffer prior to commencement of construction activities. All equipment staging and materials stockpiles should be kept out of the buffer to the maximum extent, and the area will need to be kept free of spills and/or hazardous materials. No heavy equipment or machinery should be operated on the beach. All fill material and road surfacing should be sourced from upland areas onsite or from approved suppliers, and will need to be free of pollutants and hazardous materials. Construction materials along with all construction waste and debris should be effectively managed and stockpiled on paved surfaces and kept free of the remaining buffer area. Following completion of the residence, the entire site should be cleaned and detail graded using hand tools wherever necessary, and TESC measures will need to be removed. In addition, permanent stormwater treatment features will need to be implemented. 6.2 Habitat Management Recommendations The following habitat management recommendations are provided to protect the marine shoreline and fish and wildlife habitat: • TESC measures should be installed prior to site clearing, including silt fencing should be installed around construction activities prior to and maintained throughout the construction period; • All applicable construction BMPs should be used during land disturbing activities; 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants uc Habitat Management Plan 25 May 5,2014 • Stormwater runoff from driveway and landscape surfaces should to be properly treated prior to direct release to Hood Canal; • Any future improvements to the shoreline area such as bulkhead replacement or addition of a dock should attempt to avoid impacts to habitat and species to the maximum extent practicable; • Confine new work to existing disturbed areas, such as existing building footprints, decks, walkways,driveways,and landscaped features to the maximum extent feasible; • Use of chemicals and herbicides should be avoided in upland areas adjacent to the bulkhead, • Plant native shrubs and groundcovers in disturbed areas to help retain soils, filter stormwater, and increase biodiversity of macroinvertebrates (i.e.-insects); • Maintain and preserve non-hazardous native tree and shrub species already on-site; • Remove non-native invasive plants growing in the FWHCA buffer, such as Engish ivy and Himalayan blackberry, and replant these areas with native shrubs and ground covers; • Do not place clearing debris, yard waste, or trash within the fish and wildlife buffer or on adjacent slopes,and • Keep heavy equipment and vehicles off shoreline. 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants uc Habitat Management Plan 26 May 5,2014 Chapter 7. References Code of Federal Regulations. 2013. Cowardin, L.M. V. Carter, F. Golet, and E.T. LaRoe. 1979. Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States. U.S. Fish&Wildlife Service.Washington D.C. Elzinga, C. L., D. W. Salzer, and J. W. Willoughby. 1998. Measuring and Monitoring Plant Populations. Bureau of Land Management Technical Reference 1730-1, BLM/RS/ST- 98/005+1730. Envirovision, Herrera, and AHG 2007. Protecting Nearshore Habitat and functions in Puget Sound. An Interim Guide. The Aquatic Habitat Guidelines Working Group. httP://wdfw.wa.gov/hab/ahg/nearshore interim guide october 2007 final draft.pdf Hitchcock, C.L. and A. Cronquist. 1973. Flora of the Pacific Northwest. University of Washington Press. Seattle,Washington. Lichvar, Robert W. and John T. Kartesz. 2009. North American Digital Flora. National Wetland Plant list, version 2.4.0. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center, Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, Hanover, NW, and BONAP, Chapel Hill, NC. Mason County Code. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 2003. HCD Stormwater Online Guidance for Analyzing Stormwater Effects.NOAA Fisheries Service,Northwest Region.March 2003. Olson, P. and E. Stockdale. 2008. Determining the Ordinary High Water Mark on Streams in Washington State. Washington State Department of Ecology, Shorelands & Environmental Assistance Program,Lacey,WA. Ecology Publication# 08-06-001. Po*,J. and A. MacKinnon. 2004. Plants of the Pacific Northwest: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia,and Alaska (Revised).Lone Pine Publishing,Vancouver,B.C. U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. 2008. Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Following the U.S. Supreme Court's Decision in Rapanos v. United States dam'Carabell v. United States EPA/USACE. December 2,2008. U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. 2010. Regional Supplement to the Cords of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual- Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region (Ver2.0), ed.J.S. Wakeley, R.W. Lichvar, and C.V. Noble. ERDC/EL TR-10-3. Vicksburg, MSS: U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center. U.S. Fish&Wildlife Service. Dee water Habitats of the United States Washington D.C. Washington State Department of Transportation. 2013. Biological Assessment Preparation: Advanced Training Manual,Version 02-2013. 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants uc Habitat Management Plan 27 May 5,2014 yd N SAM `wr•� , , •� j i.'�q"��'' •`�!Fla -� 1 14f i i. r pop OW Nk n ' 1 Appendix B Background Information This Appendix includes a Mason County Topographic Map (B1), USFWS National Wedand Inventory map (K),and Priority Habitat and Species Map (B3). 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants uc Habitat Management Plan May 5,2014 Appendix B1. 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SLOPE � u ro:.I / r i �/ ,/�� :'�//// //i i%/i///r"' �-/i� J°� / �'//.:. � `,.• �.�s'` oa�r�w.E � � � � � GY.i // '. i v�.r, 'i ��rw-�// ///I / tl j//,// /i �"w"vw.;nl � �i." ►�s�� f .�.�f.' _ �rv'��/"' ..-J. � � a ��/////�ii//// 3 / •s �' timw bt 44. 71 ♦ aio.xn umwmmmx,n / / 'K//�.�J r.�1 Imp rumor •• / �D'��Lr�- C4 �I$ Appendix D Biologist Qualifications All field inspections, jurisdictional wetland determinations OHW determinations habitat p 1 , assessments, and supporting documentation, including this Habitat Management Plan prepared for Northeast North Shore Road, were prepared by, or under the direction of, Racheal Villa and Hannah Blackstock of Soundview Consultants u.c. Racheal Villa, Senior Scientist Racheal Villa is a professional Senior Scientist and fisheries biologist with a diverse background in both freshwater and marine ecology with emphasis in salmonid life histories and habitat. She has experience in assessing marine, shoreline, stream, and wetland systems, reporting on biological evaluations,permitting,and site assessments. Racheal earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Fisheries Biology from the University of Washington, Seattle, with additional graduate level training in salmonid behavior and life history; restoration of fish communities and habitats in river ecosystems; biological problems with water pollution;and biomonitoring and assessment. In addition, she has received formal training from the Washington State Department of Ecology in Compensatory Mitigation and Restoration Projects, Determining the Ordinary High Water Mark, the revised Washington State Wetland Rating System, Selecting Wedand Mitigation Sites Using a Watershed Approach, and Biological Assessment Preparation for Transportation Projects from the Washington State Department of Transportation. She is also a Pierce County qualified Fisheries Biologist. k,c'l' 4////,� 5/05/2014 Racheal Villa Date Soundview Consultants L c 2907 Harborview Drive Gig Harbor,WA 98335 (253) 514-8952 Office (253) 514-8954 Fax racheal@soundviewconsultants.com 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants uc Habitat Management Plan May 5,2014 L Hannah Blackstock, Staff Scientist Hannah Blackstock is a Staff Scientist with a background in both forest and wetland ecology and fisheries biology and experience with various Federal agencies. Hannah earned a Bachelor's of Science with a double major in Environmental Science and Resource Management as well as Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences at the University of Washington. Hannah has an extensive knowledge of restoration ecology,ranging in topics such as soils,plant familiarity, hydrology, and wetland ecology. Furthermore, she has been certified by the Washington Department of Ecology in the use of the Washington State Wetland Rating System and Selecting Wetland Mitigation Sites Using a Watershed Approach and has received training from the PNW Invasive Plant Council on the identification of newly emerging invasive plant species. She is also a Pierce County Qualified Fisheries Biologist. gn�--66—L 5/05/2014 Hannah Blackstock Date Soundview Consultants L c 2907 Harborview Drive Gig Harbor,WA 98335 Office: (253) 514-8952 ext. 004 Fax: (253) 514-8954 hannah@soundviewconsultants.com 1186.0006 NE North Shore Road Soundview Consultants uc Habitat Management Plan May 5,2014