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WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFOEFFERSON caUNTt DCD_
Bald Eagle Site Management Agreement
On behalf of the people of the State of Washington, to which its wildlife belongs, the following agreement
is hereby enacted for the purpose of protecting Bald Eagles and their habitats.
The Landowners and Washington State Department ofFish and Wildlife agree to the conservation
, ,measures descnDed in the attached Site Management Plan.
Site name: Hazel Point #706
,Legal Description: T2SN, RI W S03
; o 'Tax Parcel No. 501-025-003
Jefferson County, Washington
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'The undersigned hereby agree to the terms of the Bald Eagle Site Management Plan.
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Hany D. hwier
7379 Indiana Avenue
'RiversideCA 92504
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Otni D. Schwier
7379 Indiana Avenue
Riv~ide CA 92504
909-343-8500
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BALD EAGLE SITE MANAGEMENT PLAN
RCW 77.12.655
WAC 232-12-292
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Parcel#501025003,Lot 3 of
HaZel Point Large Lot Subdivision
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, " 1),' Landowners goals were,~dered tJu'ough two site visits and a review of the proposed site development plan for the'
. ,;~ ,'propertr.~'.1he septie ~ permit application was reviewed. A site visit was conducted to the Hazel Point property to
'<!~, :> 'n:~,!,th~ pro~ ~!~~oPD1ent. ~e location of structures and proposed tree removal were ev~~ d.wing the,J~
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A""S"2),;:';.~d~~}I;abitat~WiI$~i~,~~8naIysis,ofterritoty integrity through time, tuiTentsurrOUndiiigbabitatd~*~A;i,':d,;.
~;ti~;~~!;@CQi1ditions;'and the curreDtStatuSofthe population in this area. A previous Bald l2g1e ~ementPIa:n tiadbeeii'~11;"'~')':
>,;ihi,'jiJ.developedfor the proposed Hazel Point Large Lot Subdivision. This plan was signe<l in thespringof1994.kThe plan" .'
,>: ''c".outlined c:onditions to preserve the significant shoreline conifer trees within the subdivision. It is essential to c:onvey
, that this original plan was wriucn prior to documentation of bald eagle nests #4 and #5. Following documentation of
,::;l,,-:Jh~n.eW, ~ests the hw.downer of the ~visionproperty was notified that each individlJallot WQlIId ~anew Bald.;
tf'&;J",i~~~eUanagemen~Plan prior to tree totting, dearing or development. ','
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, , The Hazel Point Bald eagle Nesting Territory has been monitored by the Washington Department ofFish and Wildlife (WDFW)
.5:since,19&4.':"1'hi$ tenitoty is located west of Hazel Point at the southern tip of the Toandos Peninsula in Jefferson Couiity~;.'
i'i~}~hWa~ingtQJ1 (Figurel).'pyerthe last decade, the territoty has included several nest sites along the south"f;wingshoreline of the
';u~;Hht7~Y~e$t #S,has~ntained the active nest JQOst recently. It is located about 40 feet west of a grassy~ale in Lot S of the
'~;7Haz.e1 Po~ PIat.The~ that cimtain Nest 2, Nest 3, and Nest 4 are 100lted further to the west figure 2), with Nest #4 onthe
",." qe of,+.9Uquite dose to the shoreline. Nest #2 was used in 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1995; Nest #3 was used
, in 1990 and 1991. Nest#S was-used in 1996,1997,1998, and 1999. Nest #4 was occupied in 1999 and the June productivity
flight o"serv~ two eaglets.
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?;1heorigjll~~est#rWasfirst discove~ in 1984. This nest was utilized in 1984 and 1985 but failed to produceany~YouD$-~;;;;'<,;~>'/:
';J;J.e~wasreporte<! destroyed in 1986. The eagle.pair established two more nests oyer Y. miles southwest ofNesf~l. N~ #2' '..'..' :, :., '
was first loCated m 1987 and has been present smce. Nest #3 was first document m 1989. Both nests are located m dominant old
growth Douglas fir trees. The nest trees are 450 feet apart and are located approximately 400 feet :from the shoreline. ,'U1e Hazel
Point bald eagle pair nested in one of these two nests during nesting seasons 1988-1995. The eagle pair exhibited low
p~wy4~,t1lls, period with only 3 young eaglets produced. The tree that previously contained ~t #3 :I1as died. ne, top
9fJ1Je,Jr~;~J>1~()ff and the tree is no longer capable of supporting a nest. Owing an aerial survey conducted by WDFWin
. MaY ,QU~?~oth~ nest was located within the territory. This nest #4, which was located approximately 1500 feet northeast of
l)l~ #~~J~,~ and has not been ciocwnented to have active nesting acqvity to date. A new N~ #5 was located by
\YDFWiAA-Prll,C)f J996.Ad adult eagle was observed in incubation posture on this nest during aerial surveys conducted by
WDFW for the three following years. Young were produced at the nest in 1996 and 1997 but no young were produced during .
lIIe 1,~9~~g seasoIL In 1999 one adult and 2 feathered young were observed by DFW dwing aerial surveys. In 2000 I
~~;\!~,.p,~~~ut no young were observed. In 200 l1ate season observation, I adult and no young were observed. In
2002, an April 11 aerial survey documented 1 adult in incubation on the nest. In 2003 no surveys were conducted. In 2004, on
"May 20, WEFWconducted a helicopter survey with 2 adults observed and at leas I downy young in the nest. .P11ring site visits in '
, 2004, numerous ilT!D1atJ.u'e and mature bald eagles were observed along the shoreline and in the nest Figure 2' '
Nest #5 is a large, knobby,-old Douglas fir that sits back approximately 200+ feet from the top of the shoreline. The nest is just "
. ~er the top branche~ of the tree and appealS ~ be in good co!ldition. The trees surrounding the !lest tree are also large and '; ;:", ~'2:' ,. . " "
',mclude~Yeral~~1ine,treestbat.would beswtable for perching. To the southwest of the nest, litt1eorno~,,~ov~.ha$' :,?:",?~, ',"
OccWTedwithintheJirst 100-150 feet of the shoreline. To the east the mature timbered shoreline narrows withopenh1gs, to,1:bQ ,",,',' '
1:>luffedge. .The land is very sloped from the back of the plat to the bluff. The bluff is about 100 feethigb, giving great perching
areas along the blute To the east of the nest, clearing for ll:omesite construction has reduced shoreline habitat "
"."Hatryand ienlSchwiel"own a 5.19 acre parcel of high bank waterfront property within the Hazel Point Bald Eagle1:enitory.: . ,
";:' .TI1e property is designated as Lot 3 of the HazelPoint Large Lot Subdivision (Figure 3). The property was cleared of nearly all "
_':Ft1'ees pumy years ago. The property mostly contains small alder trees, shrubs, and ground cover vegetation. The most significant
'. '>"()bald eagle habitat is located within 200 feet of the shoreline. During previous timber harvest operations on the property the
, ,: shoreline protection regulations did not allow for tree removal in this area. Large mature Douglas fir trees and other mixed
,conifer trees are l~ in this area. These trees provide valuable perching and foraging habitat for bald eagles. The original
k .Bjdd Eagle ,Management Plan for the subdivision outlined conditions to preserve these important perching trees.
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V The landOwners are presently propQSing toiniti!lte development of their property. They have submitted a septic permit
, application to thelefferson CountyHea1th Deparbnent The~ propose to construct a single-family residence and a workshop on
the property (Figure 4). The building envelope of the house IS proposed to be approximately 100 feet byl00 feet. The new
, ' ". structure will be approximately 850 feet from the Nest Tree #S and approximately 750 feet from Nest #4. The drainfield for Lot '
,..f~.wijJ ~ ,app!yJci1l}li~ly 1000 (~fi;om Nest #S and,will use an area 30 feet by 67 feet Trees and vegetation wiU:ke Il{~oye'tr ,
... ,,' fromthe~Qftbedrainfieldaswell8$thebtJil~envelopeofthe house. The house is well uphill l,Uld is abov~.thetree llnC<
'AL'$,'~ong ~:W8ter'so\iews -are out and over the Jaiie treeS along the shoreline. These large trees will not be 'cUi'nlel~oD of';;:,~(:~;~':;
'.'. the,house.,work$hoP. driveway and septic drainfield are shown on Figure 4. " .'.:,' " "
The intent of this plan is to allow for the proposed development of the Schwier property while maintaining long-term integrity of .
the documented Hazel Point Bald Eagle TerritoJy. A concern ofWDFW is the protection of the buffering habitat to the nest tree,
l?~d .~~ pe~~habit3t, and potenti,al alternate nest trees that exist on the property. Previous, land clearingr~~ove4valual)l~" ,
'i',.~~'(rWg~i~~d ~eperch trees. ~. other potential nest trees. The clearing also increases the risk of blow -down to '
,T,;j\~:adj~sigm&ant habitat. Also of concern is that the proposed deVelopment and increased human disturbance could cause nest ." ',',
>!Ff;;:;failure, ~ proc:fuctivity over time, or abandonment of the territory. WDFW no longer requires timing restrictions for heavy' .
','" ,equipment operators or outside construction within 800 feet of a nest tree. The landowner is requested to plan land cl~g and
, , heavy equipment work activities in order to minimi7,c disturbance to nesting eagles. The landowner has exhibited a true desire to
:":~,-'prn~ ~JocalbaJd eagle pair and the significant bald eagle habitat that is located on the property. The planting cDnifer
')?,1:seed1ingswill insure replacement trees for habitat previously removed, along with providing future bald eagle habitat
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Tile fol!9mn~ ,C9llditioDS apply to protect bald eagles and their habitat: .
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, 1) :The propo~toimprove an existing ~veway on the property, as shown on the site development plan,. shall be allowe4
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2) ';,The proposal to install a septic system on the property, as shown on the septic design plan, shall be allowed (Figure 4).
3) The proposal to consttuct a single family residence and a workshop on the property, as shown on the site development plan,
shall be aUo\Ved (Figure 4). '
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.,7) The WI>FW recommends there be no discharge offirearms, fireworks, or explosives on the property duribg the ~d eagle '
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:'.,l?;~)_~~~~'.?!~ij'do:r.en(24) live DOuglas fir see~lillg.<1 shaI1 be established on the property.
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At least 2.0 ag~ class.
- Planted within one year of home completion. ,;,> ; ',;< :,< "
'. p~iu.Jlr~ tI.1at: shall be determined by the landowner and do not violate anY 4e~ view;
C9Venant.$ oft11e ~vision. '
9) Anotice to title shall be placed on this lot informing prospective buyers of the terms and conditions of this plan.' A copy 0('
the plan with specific reference to the property covered by the plan shall be filed with the Jefferson County Auditor. '
,.:.>'JQ)N()6Irtb"erSlJbdivision of the property shall be allowed.
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The nouse to be loCated on Lot 3 of this proposed short plat is sufficiently removed from the nest tree to be allowed. Landowner
, will ~ eV~,effortto retain all trees no~ within driveway, homesite and septic dfaintield areas.
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",;,1'bil;' PIan~plies to thebmdowner who signs the pIan. If the ownership changes, the new landowner may sign the plan or
:~':g"~~_:' '~~~N?,~eflect a change in land usc;.
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Since eagI~'~to the same traditional use areas each year, the conditioDS'ofthis plan shall apply indefinitely unless a
breeding teITitol')' has been unoccupied by a breeding pair of bald eagles for 5 consecutive years. If the breedingtenitory is
unoccupied by a bald eagle pair for 5 consecutive years, then the WDFW biologist and the landowner should evaluate the
continued Ileedfor protection of the bald eagle habitat.
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Please contaCt tlieWOFW if the eagles change the location of their nest. Do not assume that the conditions of this plan no
longer apply. ' '
If an eagle does not show signs of incubating eggs by May I, then the recommended timing restrictions donol apply for that :',
year. Surveys shall ~ done by a qualified wil(ffifi,e, biologist .
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REVIEWANJ)Al\fENDMENT
'This plan Viill'~,:~ubj~ to the following review and amendment procedures. The plan may be reviewed.,enodicanY bithe "
, 'Washington J?epartment ofFish and Wildlife (WDFW) to determine whether: 1) the plan requires amendment in ~nse to .
. changing eagle and landowner circumstances; or. 2) the terms of the plan comply witli applicable laws and regulations; or. 3) the "
~~totheJ:l!m...-e complying with its terms. " , ,
',APP.EAL PROCEDURE,
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"'~fuadditi9DjO' ih,eprovi$ions ofW J\C232-12-292(7.1)-(7 .3). the landowner may request a formal appeal ofWDFW actions
"'?acoording to die AdniiDistrativeProcedures Act, Chapter 34.05 RCW, and the Model Rules of Procedure, Chapter 10.08 WAC.
: Such a request shall be fielc;l with the Department within 20 days of receipt of the contests WDFW decision. The appeal request
":,"Sbal1,clearly~thereliefsoUghtand the grounds for the appeal. .", ' " "
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.,~ #!CotnPIYwith thispl8n constitutes a misdemeanor as set forth in RCW 77.15.130. However. comp~ce With tiuSpI8n
~not ensure comp~ce with the Endangered Species Act or other federal. state, or local laws. '
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;'\~PlaIl applies ~1l1Y to the proposed land use 1isted above. Any other proposals may be subject to a different set, ~f ~nc;li1io~.t "
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WHEN ADDING NEW LOCATIONS OR CORRECTING OLD LOCATIONS. PlEASE IIARK:rO~ALEI
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