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February 8, 2021
STORMWATER, EROSION, AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN FOR PARCEL
#990400106, GAMBLE LN., PORT LUDLOW, WASHINGTON 98382
1.0 BACKGROUND AND SCOPE OF WORK
United Engineering, Inc. was retained by Jim Williams to prepare a Stormwater, Erosion,
and Sediment Control Plan for a single-family residential project located on Jefferson
County Tax Parcel #990400106. A three-bedroom single family residence is proposed to
be constructed. This plan will conform to the 2019 Stormwater Management Manual for
Western Washington.
2.0 SITE CONDITIONS
Existing Conditions
The site has an overall slope of roughly 20% from the west downward to the east. The
parcel is currently undeveloped. The surrounding parcels are developed with single
family homes on similar parcel sizes. Existing site vegetation includes grass and brush.
Soil Conditions
Per the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resou rces Conservation
Services (NRCS) Web Soil Survey, site soils for are as follows:
Upper half of the site:
• Alderwood gravelly sandy loam
• Hydrologic soil group Type B
• Depth to the water table of 18” – 36”
• Infiltration rate of 0.00 to 0.06 inches per hour
Lower half of the site:
• Swantown gravelly loam
• Hydrologic soil group Type D
• Depth to the water table of 6” – 12”
• Infiltration rate of 0.00 to 0.06 inches per hour
Field soil logs on file from December 1989 show mainly medium to fine s ands on the
lower half of the site. Mottling was present at depths of about 12” and compact soils were
found at depths of about 43”. On the uphill, westernmost portions of the site field
investigation found the soils to be medium to fine sands to depths of 72” or more. Based
on the soil logs and NRCS soils information for the site, infiltration could be possible in
westernmost portions of the site, the location of the septic system drainfield along with
the proposed layout of the home and driveway, prohibit any infiltration BMPs from being
placed east of the house location.
3.0 DRAINAGE DESIGN
New Development
The proposed single-family residence will result in 3,934 square feet of new impervious
surfaces, of which about 3,064 square feet will be non-pollution generating impervious
surfaces (new roof), and about 870 square feet will be pollution generating impervious
surfaces (new concrete driveway and walkways). The project results in less than 5,000
square feet of new impervious surfaces, so Minimum Requirements 1-5, as outlined in
the Department of Ecology’s 2019 Stormwater Management Manual for Western
Washington (SWMMWW), apply.
Minimum Requirement #1 – Preparation of Stormwater Site Plans
See Appendix I.
Minimum Requirement #2 – Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention
For description of Best Management Practices (BMPs) listed below for Elements #1
through #9, and except where specifically noted otherwise, refer to the 2019 SWMMWW.
Element #1 – Preserve Vegetation/Mark Clearing Limits
Before land disturbing activity begins, the clearing limits must be marked with silt
fence (BMP C233). The native top soil and existing vegetation must be retained in
an undisturbed state to the maximum degree practical.
Element #2 – Establish Construction Access
Unless a written variance is granted in advance, a stabilized construction entrance
(BMP C105) for this project shall be provided via Gamble Ln. See the Erosion &
Sediment Control Plan and referenced detail sheets, Appendix I, for specific
location and details for the stabilized construction entrance.
Any sediment tracked off the site must be cleaned thoroughly at the end of each
day, or more frequently if determined necessary, by shoveling, sweeping,
transporting to a controlled sediment disposal area, street washing, and/or other
necessary and appropriate measures.
Element #3 – Control Flow Rates
Dispersion systems must be constructed in advance to serve roofs, pavements,
sidewalks, and other impervious areas. Activities such as roof gutter and
downspout installation, paving, and similar construction activities, must be
promptly completed in the proper sequence to control flows and minimize the
potential for erosion and sedimentation. Silt fence (BMP C233), wattles (BMP
C235), and/or other appropriate BMPs must be used as necessary for control of
flow rates.
Element #4 – Install Sediment Controls
Silt fence must be installed and maintained throughout the duration of the project.
The location of the silt fence is shown on the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
and must be in place in all areas where sediment could potentially leave the site. Silt
fence (BMP C233), wattles (BMP C235), oil-absorbent-rated fabric catch basin
insert bags, and/or other appropriate BMPs must be used as necessary for control
of sediment.
Element #5 – Stabilize Soils
Soils must not remain exposed and unworked for more tha n the time periods set
forth below:
• May 1 to September 30: 7 days.
• October 1 - April 30: 2 days.
Bare soils, particularly bare slopes, and soil stockpiles must be protected from
erosion with sediment trapping measures. To the maximum extent possible,
stockpiles must be located away from storm drain inlets, waterways, and drainage
channels.
Temporary and permanent seeding (BMP C120), mulching (BMP C121), nets and
blanketing (BMP C122), plastic covering (BMP C123), top-soiling and/or
composting (BMP C125), and/or other appropriate BMPs must be used as
necessary for stabilizing of soils.
Additionally, post-construction soil quality and depth enhancement (BMP T5.13;
refer to Building Soil; Guidelines and Resources for Implementing Soil Quality and
Depth BMP T5.13, 2016 Edition) must be implemented to improve infiltration
capacity of the newly created and restored lawn areas.
Element #6 – Protect Slopes
Blanketing or other effective temporary measures shall be taken to prevent
erosion. Slope construction and slope stabilization should be scheduled during
dry weather (usually May 1 to September 30) to minimize potential for erosion.
Temporary and permanent seeding (BMP C120), mulching (BMP C121), nets and
blanketing (BMP C122), plastic covering (BMP C123), and/or other appropriate
BMPs must be used as necessary for protection of slopes.
Element #7 – Protect Drain Inlets
Inlet protection shall also be placed in all existing and new catch basins and
inlets that could potentially receive stormwater flows directly from the site.
Storm drain inlet protection (BMP C220), use of oil-absorbent-rated catch basin
inlet fabric insert bags, and/or other appropriate BMPs must be used as necessary
for inlet protection.
Inlet protection must not obstruct vehicle traffic on the site.
Element #8 – Stabilize Channels and Outlets
This project does not have any channels or outlets where concentrated flows could
leave the site and enter natural or man-made bodies of water or wetlands.
Element #9 – Control Pollutants
All chemicals, liquid products, petroleum products, and other materials that have
the potential to pose a threat to human health or the environment must be provided
with secondary containment and protection from weather, vandalism, and/or other
adverse circumstances. Secondary containment means placing tanks and/or
containers within an impervious structure capable of containing 110% of the
volume contained in the largest tank or container within the containment structure.
Fueling, maintenance, and repair of heavy equipment and vehicles must include
use of spill prevention and control measures.
Washout of concrete trucks, dumping of excess concrete, and similar activities
shall not be performed on-site. Washout of concrete trucks, dumping of excess
concrete, and similar activities shall only be performed in off-site locations
specifically approved for such activities.
Proper concrete handling (BMP C151), saw cutting and surfacing pollution
prevention (BMP C152), proper material delivery, storage, and con tainment (BMP
C153), and/or other appropriate BMPs must be used as necessary for control of
pollutants.
Any and all spills associated with this project, either on site or off site, must be
reported to the proper authorities and thoroughly cleaned up to me et applicable
City, County, State, and/or Federal standards.
Element #10 – Control Dewatering
In the unlikely event that dewatering is required, water from dewatering operations
shall be discharged in such a manner that it does not result in erosion and
sedimentation. Special care shall be taken to avoid sedimentation of existing and
new stormwater control facilities.
Element #11 – Maintain BMPs
All temporary and permanent erosion and sediment control BMPs must be
maintained and repaired as needed to assure continued performance of their
intended function in accordance with BMP specifications. All temporary erosion
and sediment control BMPs shall be removed within 30 days after achieving final
site stabilization or after the temporary BMPs are no longer needed.
An adequate supply of appropriate spare materials shall be kept on site for
maintenance of BMPs (BMP C150).
Element #12 – Manage the Project
Accurate and timely BMP installation, monitoring, and maintenance, SWPPP
preparation and up-dating as necessary, and record-keeping of construction
SWPPP activities for the project, shall be under the supervision of a Certified Erosion
and Sediment Control Lead (BMP C150 and BMP C160).
To the extent possible, work shall be schedule to take advantage of normal
seasonal dry weather conditions (BMP C162).
Element #13 – Protect Low Impact Development BMPs
Stormwater control facilities shall be protected from sedimentation and other
harmful processes. Silt fence (BMP C233), wattles (BMP C235), oi l absorbent
fabric catch basin inlet bags, and/or other appropriate BMPs must be used as
necessary to protect stormwater facilities.
Minimum Requirement #3 – Source Control of Pollution
All known, available and reasonable source control BMPs must be applied to this
project to prevent stormwater from coming into contact with pollutants. Source control
BMPs must be selected, designed, and maintained according to the 2014 SWMMWW.
Construction-related pollution control is addressed above under Minimum Requirement
#2, Element #9 above.
Dust control may be achieved by sprinkling dry soils with water, but not to the point that
the dust control water creates turbid runoff.
Pollutant Source Specific BMP S411 – BMPs for Landscaping and Lawn Management
shall be implemented per the SWMMWW and appendices in this report.
Minimum Requirement #4 – Preservation of Natural Drainage Systems and Outfalls
Stormwater will be dispersed to prevent concentration of runoff. Little to no impact will
occur to any existing natural drainage channels.
Minimum Requirement #5 – Onsite Stormwater Management
Projects that trigger only Minimum Requirements #1 -#5 shall either use LID BMPs from
List #1 or achieve the LID Performance Standard. For this project, BMPs from List #1 will
be employed to meet this requirement.
For lawn and landscaped areas BMP T5.13, Post -Construction Soil Quality and Depth
will be applied to disturbed areas which will not be converted into impervious surface. An
8” layer of topsoil meeting the specifications detailed in the BMP explanation in the
SWMMWW will be placed throughout the lawn area and other disturbed areas.
Roof Areas will runoff will be discharged through an above ground dispersion pipe. This
BMP should meet the intent of the BMP T5.10A – Downspout Dispersion Systems. A 9’
x 9’ x 4’ deep drywell will be built in the front yard area and will collect all roof runoff.
Driveway runoff will be collected into a trench drain at the bottom of the driveway and
routed to the 9’ x 9’ x 4’ deep drywell built in the front yard area. The location of the
existing septic system makes any dispersion BMPs infeasible. The drywell has been sized
to take on the runoff from the driveway area and the roof area. This method of stormwater
management for the driveway was discussed with agreed to with county officials via Zoom
conference call on November 19, 2020.
4.0 THE LIMITATIONS OF OUR INVESTIGATION AND FINDINGS
The observations and conclusions of this report apply only to th e subject property and
they are not transferable to nearby or adjoining property. This report was prepared for Jim
Williams, and may be used by others only with permission. United Engineering, Inc.
warrants this report was conscientiously prepared in accordance with the practice of
professional civil engineering. No other warranty, either express nor implied, is provided.
Respectfully,
Zachary N Slota, P.E.
Principal Engineer
Digitally signed by
Zachary N. Slota, P.E.
Date: 2021.02.08
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