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PREFACE
This report has been prepared by Applied Environmental Services, Inc. (AES) following
the described methods and information available to the best of our knowledge at the
time of the work. The information presented in this report reflects AES's best
professional opinion regarding the subject property. The applicant is advised to contact
all appropriate regulatory agencies (local, state, and federal) prior to design or
construction of any development to obtain necessary permits and approvals. Wetland
boundaries, classifications and discussions are based on our understanding of the local,
state, and federal regulations, and site conditions at the time of ow work. The final
wetland boundary determination and wetland classification is to be made or verified by
the appropriate jurisdictional agency. Within the defined scope of our contract,
schedule, and budget, our services have been executed in accordance with standards
acceptable in this profession at the time this report was prepared. No warranty, declared
or implied, should be understood.
Any alteration, deletion or editing of this document without explicit written permission
from Applied Environmental Services, Inc. is prohibited. Any other unauthorized use of
this document is prohibited. This document is intended to be used in its entirety. If an
excerpt is quoted or paraphrased, it must be properly referenced.
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Wayne Wright, Vice President
Sr. Environmental Scientist, PWS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 Project Description and History 1
1.2 Jefferson County Habitat Management Plan 1
1.3 Habitat Management Plan 1
1.4 Project Location 2
1.5 Scope 2
2.0 Methods 4
2.1 Paper Inventory 4
2.2 Site Visit and Habitat Characterization 4
3.0 Results 5
3.1 Paper Inventory 5
3.2 Priority Habitats and Species 5
3.3 Vicinity Air Photo Review 8
3.4 General Site Description 8
3.5 Predicted Wildlife Species Use 9
4.0 Discussion 12
4.1 Proposed Project 12
4.2 Creation of Buffer Zones 12
4.3 Construction and Occupation Phases 12
4.4 Conclusions 14
References 15
Appendix 1 Photographic Record 17
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LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES
FIGURES PAGE
1. Topographic and Vicinity Map 3
2. National Wetlands Inventory Map 6
3. Jefferson County Soil Survey Map 7
4. Aerial Photograph 8
5. Proposed Site Plan 13
TABLES PAGE
1. Anadromous and Resident Fish Species in Port Ludlow Bay 5
2. Expected Wildlife Species Use of the Wedgewood Property 10
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Project Introduction and History
Port Ludlow Associates, Inc. proposes to develop 3.1 acres of land between Ludlow Bay
Road and Paradise Bay Road in Port Ludlow. The development will be a three-lot residential
Short Plat and 2 open space tracts on the subject property. The Short Plat has completed the
overall Jefferson County permitting process and received a Final Mitigated Determination of
Non-Significance (FMDNS)on June 19, 2002. As part of Case#SUB02-00008 Condition 8,
Port Ludlow Associates LLC must complete a Habitat Management Plan for the project in
order to address Mitigation Measure 21 of the FMDNS.
1.2 Jefferson County Critical Areas Ordinance
Jefferson County has identified areas considered to be Critical Habitat based on their
association with priority species listed by the Washington State Department of Fish and
Wildlife. Areas designated as Critical Habitat are as follows:
1. All seasonal ranges and habitat elements with which Federal and State listed
endangered, threatened and sensitive species have a primary association and
which, if altered, may reduce the likelihood that the species will maintain and
reproduce over the long term.
2. All seasonal ranges and habitat elements with which State listed candidate and
monitor species or priority game and nongame species have a primary
association and which, if altered, may reduce the likelihood that the species
will maintain and reproduce over the long term.
3. All habitats with which species of local importance have a primary association
and which, if altered, may reduce the likelihood that the species will maintain
and reproduce over the long term.
4. Those waters that meet the criteria for type 1,2,3,4 and 5 waters as set forth in
Chapter 222-16-030 WAC.
Any proposed project in Jefferson County is subject to county code and in particular the
Interim Critical Areas Ordinance (05-0509-94). Jefferson County allows applicants to
propose site-specific protection measures, in the form of a Habitat Management Plan(HMP).
An HMP demonstrates that protection of the ecosystem functions and values will be
provided.
1.3 Habitat Management Plan
The proposal to develop three single-family residence lots on the property triggers'the interim
Jefferson County Critical Areas Ordinance. The interim Jefferson County Critical Areas
Ordinance requires the need for a Habitat Management Plan (HMP) for proposed
development of critical areas, fish and wildlife habitat or stream buffers.
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The Jefferson County Code (JCC 05-0509-94) calls for specific report elements to be
addressed in the HMP. These are:
a. A description'of the nature, density and intensity of the proposed development in
sufficient detail to allow analysis of such land use change upon identified wildlife
habitat;
b. The applicant's analysis of the effect of the proposed development, activity or land
use change upon the wildlife species identified by the Washington State Department
of Fish & Wildlife within the identified priority habitat, utilizing the management
guidelines;
c. A plan by the applicant that shall explain how any adverse impacts created by the
development will be mitigated. Possible mitigation measures include, but are not
limited to:
i. Establishment of buffer zones;
ii. Preservation of critically important plants and trees;
iii. Limitation of access to habitat area;
iv. Seasonal restriction of construction activities; and
v. Establishing a timetable for periodic review of the plan.
1.4 Location
Applied Environmental Services, Inc. (AES) was contracted by Port Ludlow Associates LLC
to perform a habitat management study on their property located at the intersection of Ludlow
Bay Road and Paradise Bay Road in Port Ludlow, Washington. This property lies within
Section 16, Township 28N, and Range lE W.M.. The local jurisdiction and lead
environmental review authority is Jefferson County. Figure 1 illustrates the vicinity of the
subject parcel of land.
1.5 Scope
The scope of this investigation was focused toward the following specific goals:
• Verify any fish presence and threatened and endangered species within the subject
property boundaries.
• Address the specific mitigation measures stated in Mitigation Measure 21 of the FMDNS.
These impacts are:
❖ "Impacts to the quality of the Type 3 stream located on the subject property.
❖ Potential reduction of wildlife habitat related to the State monitored species
status of the Great blue heron(Ardea herodias).
❖ Potential impacts to Jefferson County Fire Protection District No.3's ability to
provide for adequate fire and emergency service delivery."
• Evaluate existing conditions regarding aquatic and upland habitats.
• Analyze the effect of the proposed project on existing species.
• Determine feasibility of proposed project,with regards to existing ordinances.
• Identify any possible mitigation options that will restore habitat and compensate for the
impacts or modifications to the protection zone.
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2.0 Methods
2.1 Paper Inventory
To prepare for the site visit and habitat characterization, a search for pertinent and applicable
literature was conducted. Data sources that were reviewed for this HMP included a
topographic map (printed from TOPO 2001), the United States Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS 1987) National Wetlands Inventory (WI) map, Soil Survey of Jefferson County,
Washington (USDA, NRCS formerly SCS, 1975), the Washington State Department of Fish
and Wildlife Priority Habitat and Species (PHS)map and aerial photographs as available.
2.2 Site Visit and Habitat Characterization
Using field data and the resources listed above, AES biologists determined the existing site
conditions on the subject property. Current habitat protection measures, including buffers
and setbacks, and land-use intensity, were noted. This data was used to determine the
possible effect(s) on any threatened, endangered or sensitive species and habitats within 150
feet of the subject property.
Habitat areas were defined based upon site observations and descriptions from the U.S.
Forest Service Publication titled The Management of Wildlife and Fish Habitats in Forests of
Western Oregon and Washington (Brown 1985). Brown (1985) has developed a two part
labeling system to characterize specific habitat types for western Washington and Oregon.
The first part of the label identifies the plant community. Three wetland types, twelve upland
types, and five special and unique habitats of plant communities are defined. These range
from lowland herbaceous wetlands to subalpine forest parks. The second part of the habitat
label refers to condition, which means the size and density of plants in any given area.
Brown (1985) was also consulted to determine the potential occurrence of animal species
based upon the comparison of the observed habitat conditions on the site and on reported
species-specific habitat preferences. It must be noted that this comparison is not intended to
be a formal wildlife survey of the property and it is not an inventory of documented use. This
list offers potential wildlife species use based on site conditions, size of the parcel, and
surrounding land uses.
Fish and wildlife habitat types found onsite could be broken up into three general systems:
stream, wetland and upland (Cowardin 1979). Topography and hydric conditions usually
define these systems. Upland habitats, dryland areas, typically have less hydrology than the
preceding areas. Upland areas adjacent to streams and wetlands include buffer areas that
limit development in order to preserve wildlife habitat and protect aquatic resources. Upland
habitat is available to development subject to zoning and other land use restrictions.
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3.0 Results
3.1 Paper Inventory
The USGS and NWI maps are tools used to assist with the overall site investigation. Figures
1 and 2 are excerpts from the USGS topographic and USFWS NWI maps on which the
subject property has been outlined to identify its location. The NWI map shows two wetlands
in the vicinity of the site. The wetlands are mapped as Palustrine, Open Water, Permanently
Flooded. NWI maps are produced from interpretation of aerial photographs and topographic
maps and are therefore limited to the time they are produced. Forested areas are not
commonly identified as wetlands on NWI maps and changes in land use, forestry or
development may not be evident on these maps.
Figure 3 is an excerpt from the Soil Survey of Jefferson County, Washington that identifies
Cassolary-Everett complex and Olete-Alderwood complex as the soils present onsite. The
Cassolary-Everett complex is a mixture of approximately 60% Cassolary sandy loam and
40% Everett gravelly sandy loam. Cassolary sandy loam is well drained and permeability is
moderately slow. Everett gravelly sandy loam is excessively drained and permeability is
rapid(Jefferson County 1975).
The Olete-Alderwood complex is a mixture of 60% Olete very gravelly silt loam and 40%
Alderwood gravelly sandy loam. (Jefferson County 1975). Olete very gravelly silt loam is
well drained and permeability is moderate. Alderwood gravelly sandy loam is moderately
well drained and permeability is moderately rapid.
3.2 Priority Habitats and Species
The property is located within the Port Ludlow Bay watershed. WDFW has identified great
blue herons as state monitor species as having a breeding site within 0.5 miles of the project
site. Protected or priority fish resources in Hood Canal watershed include the presence of
Hood Canal summer chum salmon (Onchorhyncus keta). Table 1. Illustrates when listed
anadromous species may inhabit the Port Ludlow marine area. Information was taken from
the Washington State Salmon and Steelhead Stock Inventory (WDFW 1992), Hood
Canal/Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca Summer Chum Habitat Recovery Plan (Point No Point
Treaty Council 1999) and the Catalog of Washington Streams and Salmon Utilization
(Williams 1975).
Table 1.Anadromous Species in the Port Ludlow Bay Watershed
Common Name System Adult Presence Juvenile Presence
Coho Hood Canal September—October April -May
Summer Chum Hood Canal July- September January-April
Fall Chum Hood Canal October—January Feb-May
Winter steelhead Hood Canal December-May April-June
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A great blue heron (A. herodias) rookery has been documented by the Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife approximately 0.5 miles east of the project site. Twenty-
five active nests were observed in alders along Paradise Bay Road in 1999. No great blue
herons and rookeries were observed within the proposed project location during the site
investigation.
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Bay Road and onto land to the north that supports a thin riparian corridor prior to discharging
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3.3 Vicinity Air Photo Review
Figure 4 is an aerial photograph of the project site and neighboring vicinity. The
Wedgewood site has been identified with a circle and the downstream corridor is indicated in
its approximate location by a blue oval. The downstream corridor is very narrow and
surrounded by residential development. The air photo has been included to illustrate the
current development conditions in the vicinity of the project area. Surrounding land use
consists of residential developments to the north, east, and west and a golf course to the
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3.4 General Site Description
On August 26, 2002 Applied Environmental Services, Inc. (AES) performed the site
assessment. The weather during the visit was clear and sunny and the region was not
experiencing any unusual or extreme weather conditions during the time of the visit. The
Wedgewood property is approximately 3.1 acres of forested land in Port Ludlow,
Washington. The land is currently undeveloped and several trails that are part of the existing
Port Ludlow trail system run through the property (see photos in Appendix A). Topography
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of the lot slopes from south to north at approximately a 10% grade with a steep slope (25%)
on the eastern edge of the property. This slope serves as a bank for the Class 3 stream
running on the eastern property boundary.
The majority of the property consists of upland habitat(see photographs in Appendix 1). The
specific habitat type identified onsite is a conifer-hardwood forest, closed sapling-pole-
sawtimber stand condition. In this habitat type, hardwoods make up 30-70% of the tree
crown cover. The vegetation in the vicinity of the existing and proposed residence consists
of a mature upland forest community consisting of species such as Douglas Fir(Pseudotsuga
menziesiz), Western Red Cedar(Thuja plicata),Western Hemlock(Tsuga heterophylla),Red
Alder(Alnus rubra), and Big Leaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum).
The understory vegetation condition is also quite heavily vegetated consisting of: Red
elderberry (Sambucus racemosa), Sword fern (Polystichum munitum), Salmonberry (Rubus
spectabilis), Red huckleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium), Evergreen huckleberry (Vaccinium
ovatum), Solomon seal (Smilacina racemosa), Salal (Gaultheria shallon), sapling trees (of
the same species above), and Oregon Grape (Mahonia nervosa) along with several
miscellaneous herbaceous species. Photos in Appendix 1 show the existing vegetation
onsite.
3.5 Predicted Wildlife Species Use
Species presence was verified by direct observations, signs (tracks, nests, etc.) and general
habitat available to determine the likelihood of a particular species presence onsite. The
seasonal and often secretive habits of many wildlife species make it difficult to confirm
habitat use in only one of a few site visits. Specific habitat areas were defined based upon
site observations as well as descriptions from the U.S. Forest Service publication titled The
Management of Wildlife and Fish Habitats in Forests of Western Oregon and Washington
(Brown, 1985).
The expected occurrence of animal species is based upon available habitat characteristics and
reported habitat preferences. The species listing is intended to be rather all encompassing
with respect to any wildlife known to have preferred habitat similar to that offered on the
proposed project site. For general wildlife inventories it is typically assumed that if the
required or preferred habitat is present the wildlife species are likely to be present. Table 2
presents this list by common and scientific names of those wildlife species likely to be
present on the site at least on a seasonal basis.
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Table 2. Possible Wildlife Species Use for the Wedgewood Property
Forest Type/Stand Condition Conifer-Hardwood/Closed Sap-Pole_
Common Name Scientific Name Observed Expected _
AMPHIBIANS
Ensatina Ensatina eschscholtzi X
Roughskin newt Taricha granulosa X
Clouded salamander Aneides ferreus X
Western toad Bufo boreas X
Pacific tree frog Hyla regilla X
Red-legged frog Rana aurora X
REPTILES
Painted turtle Chrysemys pieta X
Northern alligator lizard Elgaria coerulea X
Western fence lizard Sceloporus occidentalis X
Ring-neck snake Diadophis punctatus X
Western garter snake Thamnophis spp. X
> Common garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis X
BIRDS
Sharp-shinned hawk Accipiter striatus X
Coopers hawk Accipiter cooperii X
Merlin Falco columbarius X
Ruffed grouse Bonasa unbellus X
Rock dove Columba livia X
Band-tailed pigeon Columba fasciata X
Mourning dove Zenaida macroura X
Anna's hummingbird Calypte anna X
Rufous hummingbird Selasphorus Rufous X
Allen's hummingbird Selasphorus sasin X
Horned lark Eremophila alpestris X
Purple martin Progne subis X
Barn swallow Hirundo rustica X
Stellar jay Cyanocitta stelleri X X
American Robin Turdus migratorius X X
Northern flicker Colaptes auratus X X
Downy Woodpecker Picoides pubescens X X
Hermit thrush Catharus guttatus X
Townsend's solitaire Myadestes townsendi X
Orange-crowned warbler Vermivora celata X
Nashville warbler Vermivora ruficapilla X
Yellow-rumped warbler Dendroica coronata X
Black-throated gray warbler Dendroica nigrescens X
Black-headed grosbeak Pheucticus X
melanocephalus
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Forest Type/Stand Condition Conifer-Hardwood/Closed Sap-Pole_
Common Name Scientific Name Observed Expected
Spotted towhee Pipilo erythrophthalamus X
Chipping sparrow Spizella passerina X
Fox sparrow Passerella iliaca X
Song sparrow Melospiza melodic X
Dark-eyed junco Junco hyemalis X X
House Sparrow Passer domesticus X X
American crow Corvus brachyrhynchos X X
Black-capped chickadee Parus atricapillus X X
Chestnut-backed chickadee Parus rufescens X X
Golden-crowned kinglet Regulus satrapa X
Solitary viero Viero solitarius X
MAMMALS
Opossum Didelphis virgiiniana X
Coast mole Scapanus orarius X
Long-legged myotis Myotis volans X
Coyote Canis latrans X
Gray fox Urocyon cinereoargenteus X
Raccoon Procyon lotor X
Spotted skunk Spilogale putorius X
Mule deer/Black-tailed deer Odocoileus hemionus X
Chipmunk Tamias spp. X
Porcupine Erethizon dorsatum X
Dusky-footed woodrat Neotoma fuscipes X
Shaded species are those confirmed State Status of Endangered and/or Threatened.
Information on species presented in this table has been adapted from Management of Wildlife and Fish
Habitats in Forests of Western Oregon and Washington Part I and II edited by Reade Brown.
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4.0 Discussion
4.1 Proposed Project
The 3.1 acres site is currently undeveloped and vegetated with a mature forest of mixed
coniferous and deciduous trees. The understory is also mature and well established with a
variety of plant species. There is a Class 3 stream running along the eastern border of the site
and a nature trail runs through the property and along the south boundary. The proposed
project will consist of the removal of vegetation to accommodate three single-family
residential building envelopes. The site has received a Forest Practice Application approval
to remove merchantable timber. Forested pockets will be left on the site along the property
lines of the Plat to provide visual screening between lots as practicable. The understory
vegetation will remain on most of the property. Complete vegetation removal is only planned
for the actual building envelopes. The average size of the lots will be 0.67 acres including
associated garage, driveway and parking areas. Figure 5 is the proposed site development
plan.
An increase in impervious surfaces is an expected result from the proposed project. Storm
water is a major force behind soil erosion in urban and developed areas. Impermeable
surfaces such as roads, rooftops and parking lots cause more rain to run off at accelerated
rates and less water seeps into the soil (Leedy and Adams 1984). Increased runoff from the
developed area will require adequate treatment to prevent decreases in water quality,
increases in erosion, or changes in local hydrographic conditions. The proposed project has
included appropriate stormwater features to trap and treat runoff prior to discharge into the
adjacent roadside ditch.
4.2 Creation of Buffer Zones
The project will designate an open space tract(Tract A in Figure 5) on the eastern edge. This
tract will incorporate the 50' buffer required for Class 3 streams by the Jefferson County
Critical Areas Ordinance. Additionally, the project proposes a second, 2-acre open space
tract(Tract B in Figure 5)to contain the existing trail on the property. Combined,these tracts
total 1.1-acres of open space to preserve existing native vegetation. The vegetation that will
be preserved in these areas is primarily Douglas Fir, Red Alder, Western Red Cedar and
several understory species.
4.3 Construction and Occupation Phases
Best Management Practices will be followed throughout the construction phase. Appropriate
erosion control devices such as; silt fencing, mulch berms, and erosion control matting
should be used during all aspects of construction to prevent erosion and runoff into the
stream. Construction activities during the driest season of the year minimize the risk of
erosion related impacts to downstream resources. It is recommended that construction
staging and debris stockpiling be confined to discreet areas of the site to minimize native
vegetation disturbances. No construction debris should be placed in the stream buffer or
along steeper portions of the site.
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During the occupation phase of the project, residents should be made aware of the
responsibility associated with living in close proximity to stream environments. Soil or yard
waste must not be dumped over the slope or into the stream buffer. Native vegetation should
be encouraged to dominate the property not closely associated with the dwelling units.
Landscaping should target native species and wildlife habitat features such as downed logs
and small wet cells (man-made wetlands) that trap landscape runoff and create seasonal wet
pockets.
4.4 Conclusions
The 3.1-acre site is designed and permitted to support three residential lots. The site is
relatively small and currently surrounded by larger volume traffic conduits and residential
development. The proposed density of the project is consistent with the surrounding land
uses. Overall habitat conditions on the site are limited by the property size (only 3.1 acres)
and landscape location. The stream on the site originates on the Port Ludlow golf course and
accumulated drainage from the golf course and distributes it downstream toward Port
Ludlow. A culver lies under Port Ludlow Road and the riparian corridor downstream is
straight,narrow and surrounded by residential activities.
By following best management practices and environmental awareness during the
construction and human occupation phases, there should be no significant impacts to water
quality or quantity to the small stream on the eastern boundary or Port Ludlow Bay. Timber
will be removed from the site, but native understory will be left. Two larger(1.1-acres total)
open space tracts will preserve existing vegetation on the site that will provide stream
buffers, the relocated nature trail, and screening from Paradise Bay Road. In addition, wider
and more diverse vegetation areas will be left between the lots to provide further screening
and some remaining wildlife habitat.
Of the species expected to occur on the site, most bird, bat and terrestrial mammal groups
should be relatively unaffected by the project. Those species dependent upon small discreet
habitats such as forest dwelling amphibians will be displaced by the project.
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Western Oregon and Washington. Part I and II. U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest
Service, Pacific Northwest Region. Portland, Oregon.
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