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Home My WebLink AboutLog199 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I e e G e oE ngi n ec r 5 \ Habitat Management Plan Ludlow Cbve . Residentia I Development, Port~udl()wj Washiogton June6,20Q3 Pqrt Ludl()vvASsociates,lnc~ 1m --em "mmmm"m""m_._ I GeOeEngineers I June 6, 2003 I I Port Ludlow Associates, Inc. 70 Breaker Lane Port Ludlow, Washington 98365 Attention: Mark Dorsey I We are pleased to submit our final report entitled "Habitat Management Plan, Ludlow Cove Residential Development, Port Ludlow, Washington." We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you on this project. Please contact us if you have questions, or require clarification regarding thc information presented in this report. I I I Respectfully submitted, GeoEnginccrs, Inc. I I 'L~~ I Lisa Berntsen, PWS Principal I JWP:LB:IW ORCH\l 0\ I 062200 I \OO\Finals\ 1062200 I OOFinalRcporl. Doc I Attachments File No. 10622-001-00 I I I Applied Environmental Services 1550 Woodridge Dr. SE Port Orchard. WA 98366 Telephone (360) 769-8400 Fax (360) 769.8700 www.geoengineers.com ~ (-"";,: __~ A L, /." m: !C(q -m._m_"..".._.,.~ "---,-".~. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I e e TABLE OF CONTENTS Pace No. INTRODUCTION AND UNDERSTANDING...... ... ............. ............ ........ ......... ....... ..... .... .... ..............1 SCOPE........ ....................... ............... '............. ...... .................. ............... ................. .... .....................2 METHODS............................................................, ................ ......' ............................... ............... ......2 RESULTS................... ............................ ....... ................................... ...............................................,3 PRIORITY HABITATS AND SPECIES 4 Site Visit 5 Vegetation 5 Predicted Wildlife Species Use 6 DISCUSSION.. ... .... .......... .... ........., .............. .............. ........... .... ........... ................. ..... .... ........ ........ ..8 PROPOSED PROJECT 8 Wetland Areas 9 Wetland Buffer Areas 10 Native Growth Areas 10 Shoreline Setback Areas 10 Other Wildlife Features 11 Walking Trail System 11 POTENTIALlMPACTS 11 Water Quality of Streams 11 Great Blue Heron Habitat 12 Other Species Habitat 12 CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPATIONAL PHASES 12 CONCLUSiONS..................................... ..,...................................................... .,. ............................ 13 REFERENCES ................ .......... ........ ................. ........... ... .... ....... .... .... .... ............ ............. ......... .....15 TABLES Pace No. Table 1 - Anadromous Species in the Port Ludlow Bay Watershed 4 Table 2 - Possible Wildlife Species Use for the Ludlow Cover Property 6 Table 3 - Native Species to be Used for Revegetation of the Ludlow Cove Property 9 FIGURES Ficure No. Ludlow Cove Vicinity Map 1 Ludlow Cove National Wetlands Inventory Map 2 Soil Survey of Jefferson County, Washington 3 Aerial Photograph of Ludlow Cove Site 4 Wetland Buffers and Shoreline Setback Areas 5 APPENDICES Pace No. Appendix A - Site Photographs Appendix B - Lisa Berntsen Resume 7t{q .._.j_.~ 3"'-'-'-->~' _.-<"<__.,,,._d,,--...._ -'-''''''-''''"--- A-1 B-1 GeoEngineers File No. 10622-001-00/060603 I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I 'I I I me ..emmoomo_____-_m. HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN LUDLOW COVE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PORT lUDLOW, WASHINGTON FOR PORT LUDLOW ASSOCIATES, INC, INTRODUCTION AND UNDERSTANDING This report presents the Habitat Management Plan (HMP) for the Ludlow Cove Residential Development proposed by Port Ludlow Associates, Inc. (PLA). The development property is 26.75 acres ofland south of the intersection of Oak Bay Road and Paradise Road and west of the North Bay Lane Condominiums along the shoreline of Port Ludlow Bay. The development will be 17 residential lots, two future development tracts (Tracts A and B, which consists of 15.65 acres) and three open-space tracts on the subject property. The property is located in Section 17, Township 28 north, Range I east. Figure I, Vicinity Map, shows the property and the surrounding area. Any proposed project in Jefferson County is subject to county code and in particular the Interim Critical Areas Ordinance (05-0509-94). 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. The interim Jefferson County Critical Areas Ordinance requires the need for a HMP for proposed development of critical areas, fish and wildlife habitat or stream buffers. Jefferson County allows applicants to propose site-specific protection measures, in the form of a HMP. An HMP demonstrates that protection of the ecosystem functions and values will be provided. PLA received a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (SDP97-00009) on August 2, 2002. The SDP states that the development shall be undertaken subject to the applicable policies and performance standards of the Jefferson County Shoreline Management Master Program and 36 conditions described therein. As part of Case #SUB95-00003, PLA must complete a Habitat Management Plan for the proj ect in order to address Mitigation Measure 11 of the Final Modified Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (FMMDNS). Shoreline restoration has been proposed by PLA for the project to avoid significant adverse impacts to wildlife habitat. The shoreline restoration includes replanting with native trees and plants of historically disturbed stream, wetland and marine shoreline buffer. As part of the "record" for the approval of Ludlow Cove development (1995 through August 2, 2002), three off-site spaces have been set aside for conservancy. These spaces are two islands called "The Twins" (Figure I), riparian zone of Ludlow Creek southwest of the site, and a S-acre parcel adjacent to the site. An important element of mitigation for Ludlow Cove Residential Development is the reduction of the time period that heavy machinery and noise disturbances occur during the construction phase of the development. Work requiring heavy equipment such as road building, grubbing, cutting and filling will be conducted in one session, thus avoiding the prolonged disturbance of the environment that would occur if portions of the work were done incrementally GcoEnginccrs LOG ITE~/l # I C{q piage~ . y 'J f__~iIC No. 10622..001 -001060603 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I e e over several sessions. Following the completion of the work requiring heavy equipment, the restoration and stabilization phases of the shoreline and buffers will be completed. SCOPE The Jefferson County Code (JCC 18.15.395) calls for specific report elements to be addressed in the HMP. The scope of this investigation was focused toward meeting the following HMP elements: 1. A description of the nature, density and intensity of the proposed development in sufficient detail to alIow analysis of such land use change upon identified wildlife habitat; 2. 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; 3. 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: a. Establishment of buffer zones; b. Preservation of critically important plants and trees; c. Limitation of access to habitat area; d. Seasonal restriction of construction activities; and e. Establishing a timetable for periodic review of the plan. To address the AMP elements, specific tasks were accomplished: . Perform a detailed site habitat assessment that includes a basin description; verify wetland areas, onsite stream status, and saltwater shoreline conditions. . Note any fish presence and threatened and endangered species within the subject property boundaries. . Address the specific mitigation measures stated in Mitigation Measures 11 and 12 of the FMMDNS. These impacts are: . lmpacts to the quality of the streams located onthe subject property. . Potential reduction of wildlife habitat related to the State-monitored species status of the great blue heron (Ardea herodias). . 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. METHODS 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) GcoEnginecrs #JC;;G ITEM Page ~'N. 10622-001-00106"'" .- - ~.._.of -- 1m I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I mmmmm.mme um.....e-..mu_._- National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) map, Soil Survey of Jefferson County, Washington (USDA, NRCS fonnerly SCS, 1975), the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Priority Habitat and Species (PHS) map, the Wetland Assessment of the Ludlow Cove Property by Raedeke Associates (June 23, 1997) and aerial photographs as available. Using field data and the resources listed above, GeoEngineers 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, 12 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 fonnal 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 four general systems: shoreline, 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. RESULTS The USGS and NWI maps are tools used to assist with the overall site investigation. Figure 2, Ludlow Cove National Wetland Inventory Map, shows several wetlands in the vicinity of the site. The wetlands are mapped as Estuarine, Intertidal, Unconsolidated Shore and Regularly 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. This is also true for this site. The delineated wetlands component, shown on the site plan, was not shown on the NWI map of the area. Raedeke Associates delineated three wetlands on the site as part of their Wetland Assessment (June 23, 1997). These wetlands will be discussed later in the HMP. lOG IT #_ (<fo( EM 3Page__:.:!: of FileNo, 10622-001-00/060603 -'- --- GcoEnginccrs I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I e e Figure 3, Soil Survey of Jefferson County, Washington, identifies Everett and Alderwood series as the soils present onsite. The Everett series, designated as Eve on Figure 3, is a gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 15 percent slopes, The Everett series, formed in glacial outwash, is excessively drained and permeability is rapid. The Alderwood series, designated AIC on Figure 3, is a gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 15 percent slopes. The Alderwood series, formed in glacial till, is moderately well drained and permeability is moderately rapid, with a very slowly permeable cemented layer (USDA, 1975). Figure 4, Aerial Photograph of Ludlow Cove Site, is an aerial photograph of the project site and neighboring vicinity. The aerial photograph, dated June 21, 1990, has been included to illustrate the development conditions in the vicinity of the project area. Surrounding land use consists of commercial development (Port Ludlow Village) to the north and residential developments to the west and across the bay to the south. PRIORITY HABITATS AND SPECIES The property is located within the Port Ludlow Bay watershed. Protected or priority fish resources in Hood Canal watershed include the presence of Hood Canal summer chum salmon (Onchorhyncus keto). Table I illustrates when listed anadromous species may inhabit the Port Ludlow marine area. Information was taken from the Washington State Salmon and Steel head Stock Inventory (WDFW 1992), Hood CanaVEastem 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). 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 February - May Winter steelhead Hood Canal December - May April - June TABLE 1 ANADROMOUS SPECIES IN THE PORT LUDLOW BAY WATERSHED PHS maps provided by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) do not identify the small streams within the boundary of the site to support anadromous fish species. These streams, described below, discharge into Port Ludlow (see Figure 4). Great blue heron (A. herodias) rookeries have been documented by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, one less than 1 mile south and another approximately one mile southeast of the project site. Twenty-five active nests were observed in alders along Paradise Bay Road in 1999. A great blue heron was observed within the proposed project location during the site investigation.= GcoEnginecrs l()G ITEM tJ~j 9' 1 PagF~-7 .of Fi~ tis 1ll(U2-001-00J060603 4 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I ---e- ---------'--e--"---" , Site Visit On March 19, 2003, GeoEngineers perfonned a site assessment. A Wetland Buffers and Shoreline Setbacks Area exhibit (Figure 5) was developed by ESM Consulting Engineers and modified by GeoEngineers. Areas shown and designated on Figure 5 are used as reference within this HMP. Survey waypoints labeled on Figure 5 are also used as reference points within the descriptions herein. Photographs taken during the site visit, and described herein, are presented in Appendix A. During the visit the weather was overcast and raining lightly. The region had experienced several days of significant rainfall prior to the visit. There are two streams within the property. An unnamed stream (herein referred to as the west stream) flows through Wetland #1 (Raedeke Associates, 1997) generally from the west to the east along the northern border of Tract B. The west stream empties into Port Ludlow Bay at approximately the midpoint of the shoreline. A larger stream (herein referred to as the east stream) flows northwest to southeast and is within a deep ravine. The east stream, classified by WDFW as a Type 3 stream, empties into the bay west of the Beach Point Picnic Area (Figure 5). Upland areas generally slope from north to south toward the shoreline of Port Ludlow Bay. The slopes of the upland areas range from less than 5 to 30 percent grade with a steep slopes (>50 percent) near the stream in the eastern portion of the property and shoreline banks. A 30-foot building setback would be maintained from the ordinary high water line along the shoreline. Three wetland areas have been delineated on the property. These wetlands are shown on Figure 5 as Wetland # I, #2 and #3. Wetland # 1 is located in the western portion of the property and is associated with the west stream. Buffer averaging was proposed for Wetland # I, a Class n wetland based on the Ecology (1991) wetland rating system (Raedeke Associates, 1997). Wetlands #2 and #3 are located within the deep ravine in which the east stream flows. Wetlands 2 and 3 are both Class III wetlands. The buffers for Wetlands '2 and 3 will be the required 50 feet (Raedeke Associates, 1997). Vegetation The majority of the property consists of upland habitat. 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 to 70 percent of the tree crown cover. The vegetation in the vicinity of the existing and proposed property consists of a matUre upland forest community consisting of species such as Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), western red cedar (Thuja plica/a), western hemlock (Tsuga he/erophylla), red alder (Alnus rubra), and bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum). The understory vegetation condition is also quite heavily vegetated, consisting of: red elderberry (Sambucus racemosa), sword fern (Polystichum munUum), salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis), red huckleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium), evergreen huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum), Solomon's seal (Smilacina racemosa), salal (Gaul/heria shallon), sapling trees (of the same species above), and Oregon grape (Mahonia nervosa) along with several miscellaneous herbaceous species. GeoEngineers # L()G ITEM Page~Of - -- I'ite No, 10622-001-001060603 5 I e e I I Vegetation conditions of the wetlands include salal (G. shallon) on hummocks, skunk cabbage (Lysichiton americanum), salmonberry (R. spectabi/is), sapling trees (maple and alder), Oregon grape (M nervosa), along with several miscellaneous herbaceous species. Shoreline habitat forms the southern border of the property. Vegetation conditions of the shoreline include miscellaneous saltgrasses (Distich lis spicata), isolated pickleweed (Salicornia virginica), sea lettuce (Ulvafenestrata) along with several miscellaneous herbaceous species. Historically disturbed areas such as roads and open areas are either bare of vegetation, graveled or overgrown with invasive species such as Himalayan blackberry (Rubus procerus), and other more desirable species like alder (Alnus rubra), salmonberry (R. spectabilis) and willow. I I ,I I 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. I I I I I I Common Name Scientific Name Observed Expected Amphibians Ensatina Ensatina eschscholtzi X Roughskin newt Taricha granulose X Clouded salamander Ane/des ferreus X Westem toad Sufo bareas X Pacific tree frog Hyla reg/lla X Red-legged froo Rana aurora X Reptiles Painted turtle Chrysemys pieta X Western pond turtle C/emmys marmorata X Northem alligator lizard Elgaria eoerulea X Westem fence lizard Sceloporus occidentaJis X Ring-neck snake Diadophis punetatus X Westem garter snake Thamnophls spp. X Common garter snake Thamnoph/s sirtaJis X TABLE 2 POSSIBLE WILDLIFE SPECIES USE FOR THE LUDLOW COVE PROPERTY I I I I I I GeoEngineers 6 LOG ITEM # -.fl q Page _ . ~~Pi'e8' IUbU-IJ\JI.OOJ060603 1m .......m.em ......._.........__..._~m......._..__~_ I I Common Name Scientific Name Observed Expected Birds Bald eagle Hafiaeetus /eucocepha/us X Sharp-shinned hawk Accipiter striaWs X Coopers hawk Accipiter cooperii X Merlin Falco co/umbarlus X Ruffed grouse Sonasa unbe/fus X Rock dove Columba /lvia X Band-tailed pigeon Columba fasciata X Mourning dove Zenaida macroura X Anna's hummingbird Cafypte anna X Rufous hummingbird Sefasphorus Rufous X Allen's hummingbird Sefasphorus sasin X Homed lark Eremophifa alpestris X Purple martin Progne subis X Barn swallow Hirundo rustica X Stellar jay Cyanocitta stellen X American Robin Turdus migratorius X Northern flicker CoIaptes auratus X Downy Woodpecker Picoides pubescens X Hermit thrush Catharus guttatus X Townsend's solitaire Myadestes townsendi X Orange-crowned warbler Vermivora celata X Nashville warbler Vermivora runcapi/la X Yellow-rumped warbler Dendroica coronata X Black-throated gray warbler Dene/roica nigrescens X Great blue heron Ardea herodias X X Black-headed grosbeak Pheucticus mefanocephafus X Spotted towhee Plpifo erylhrophthalamus X Chipping sparrow Spize//a passerina X Fox sparrow Passerella iIIaca X Song sparrow Melospiza melodia X Dark-eyed junco Junco hyemalis X House Sparrow Passer domesticus X American crow Corvus brachyrhynchos X Black-capped chickadee Parus atricapif/us X Chestnut- backed chickadee Parus rufescens X Golden-crowned kinglet Regulus satrapa X Solitary vireo Viera sofilar/us X TABLE 2 (continued) POSSIBLE WILDLIFE SPECIES USE FOR THE LUDLOW COVE PROPERTY I I I I I I I I I I I I I I lOG ITEM P:9'~JL_9C I GeoEngineers 7 File No. 10622-001-00/060603 I I e e I I Common Name Scientific Name Observed Expected Mammals Opossum Didelphis virgiiniana X Coast mole Scapsnus orsrius X Long-legged myotis Myotis volans X Coyote Canis latrans X Gray fox Urocyon cinereoargenleus X " X Raccoon Procyon J%r Spotted skunk SpiJogaJe pu/orius X Mule deerl Black-tal1ed deer OdocoiJeus hemionus X Western gray squirrel Scurius griseus X Chipmunk Tamias spp. X Porcupine Ereth/zon dorsatum X Dusky-footed wood rat Neotoma fuscipes X TABLE 2 (continued) POSSIBLE WILDLIFE SPECIES USE FOR THE LUDLOW COVE PROPERTY I I I 'I I Notes: Shaded species are those confirmed State Status of Endangered andlor Threatened. Information on species presented in this lable has been adapted trom Manaaement of Wildlife and Fish Habitats in Forests of Western Dreaon and Washinaton Part I and II, 1985, edited by Reade Brown, I DISCUSSION I PROPOSED PROJECT The 26.75-acrc site is currel1lly undeveloped with some open areas historically used for log storage. Most of the property is 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. Wetland areas are densely vegetated well established. Disturbed arcas and open arcas arc either unvegetated or overgrown with invasive species. There are two streams that transverse the property. A gravel road enters the property from Paradise Bay Road and leads to a large open area (Track B on Figure 5) near the shoreline. A system of nature trails runs along the northern portion of the property and to Beach Point Picnic Area (Figure 5). The proposed project will consist of shoreline restoration and revegetation of wetland and wetland buffer areas. The sito: will require a Forest Practice Application approval to remove merchantable timber. The clearing limits on this site have been approved and are currently staked. The application will be selectively logging outsite of the clearing limits on an as-needed basis. Forested areas will be left on the site within wetlands, wetland buffers, steep slopes, and shoreline areas with native growth. The extent of the landscaping of the property for this project will be predicated on the type of area, as follows: . Wetland Areas: All existing trees and other vegetation is to be left undisturbed, except as shown on Figure 5 and where previous disturbance occurred and restoration is planned. I I I I I I I I GcoEnginc.:rs 8 lOG I # /1'1 TEM Page t L~ - ..... '''1't q I QiOI.OOl060603 -- I .m.mmmmm........ ....mmmm...............--------emmmm m~mmmmme_m._mm.."" I I I I I I I I I I I . Wetland Buffer Areas: Existing trees and other vegetation is to be left undisturbed, except that some larger trees and shrubs along the shoreline may be limbed up or pruned to enhance views. Previously denuded areas within wetland buffer areas will be replanted with appropriate native plant material as described in the Landscape Plan and listed herein in Table 3. . Native Growth Areas: The native vegetation theme will be retained. Management of vegetation in these areas may include pruning, limbing or removal of existing trees or vegetation for partial view enhancement; and removal of diseased, invasive or undesirable species and enhancement with planting of native species (Table 3), . Shoreline Area (Tracts A and B): A shoreline Landscape Plan, in preparation, will retain the native vegetation theme. The plan shall allow fot the management of vegetation in these areas, including pruning, limbing or removal of existing trees or vegetation for view enhancement and removal of diseased, invasive or undesirable species and enhancement with planting of native species (Table 3). I I I I I I I I Common Name Scientific Name Use Areas Slough sedge Carex obnupta Wetlands Willow, undergreen Salix commutata Wetlands Sword fern Po/yst/chum munitum Wetlands, Wetland Buffers Salal Gaultheria shall on Wetlands, Wetland Buffers Indian plum Oem/eria cerasiformis Wetlands, Wetland Buffers Salmonberry Rubus spectabilis Wetlands, Wetland Buffers Willow, Hooker's Sa/;x hookeriana Wetland Buffers, Shoreline Douglas Fir Pseudotsuga menliesii Wetland Buffers, Shoreline Saltgrasses Distich/is spicata Shoreline Dune grass Efymus mollis Shoreline Twinberry Lonicera invofucrata Shoreline Shore pine Pinus contorta Shoreline Wild rose Rosa nutkana Shoreline TABLE 3 NATIVE SPECIES TO BE USED FOR REVEGETATION OF THE LUDLOW COVE PROPERTY Wetland Areas As previously stated, the vegetation in the wetland areas will remain undisturbed, Historical use of the area has impacted asmaU area of Wetland #1 between survey point (SP) 2794 and 2795 (Figure 5). The brush that was pushed into the wetland (Photograph A-I) will be removed and the soil will be left as undisturbed as possible and replanting will occur if necessary. For the disturbed area of Wetland #1 between SP2795 and SP2797 (Photograph A-2), fill will be removed if necessary, clean soil will be brought in and the area will be revegetated with wetland species such as slough sedge (Carex obnupta), willow (Salix c0111mutata) and Indian plum (Oemleria cerasiformis). LOG,LTEM # /9'w- Page __I ).-- - GcoEngineers 9 File No. 10622-110l-00/060603 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I e e Wetland Buffer Areas To show the outline of the buffer areas based on butTer averaging, the exhibit of Figure 6 Area of Wetland and Shoreline Buffer Averaging was developed. The project will create buffers zones 25 feet from the wetlands and streams. In the previously cleared area from SP2789 to SP2794 (Photograph A-3), the invasive species such as Himalayan blackberry will be removed and the buffer will be revegetated with native species such as Salmonberry and Indian plum in the wet areas and salal, sword fern and Douglas fir in the drier areas. No clearing or revegetation will be done within the buffer area between SP2797 and SP2798 (Photograph A-4). Between SP2798 and SP2801 (Photograph A-5), near the west stream, selective clearing of invasive species will be done without disturbing or removing the existing sword fern. At the trail crossing of the west stream near SP2798 to near SP2764 (Photograph A-6), selective clearing of invasive species, selective pruning, limbing, and removal of alder, and revegetation as necessary will be done. There are numerous logs in this area remaining from previous use of the property. The majority of the existing logs in this area are to remain others will be removed. Native Growth Areas The native vegetation themewill be retained for the project. Forested and wetland areas with established native vegetation that have no invasive species will not be disturbed. Shoreline Setback Areas Shoreline setback areas will be maintained along Port Ludlow Bay 30 feet from either the Ordinary High Water Line (OHWL) or from the crest of the bank if the bank is over 10 feet high (Figure 6). From the western extent of the shoreline setback from SP2833 to SP2821, mostly along the shoreline of Tract A, the shoreline will remain undisturbed. From SP2821 to SP2801, along the shoreline of Tract B, the shoreline will undergo extensive vegetation management. The invasive species will be removed and the area will be revegetated with native species. Existing logs will remain in place. Berms and large piles of fill located outside the buffer area, e.g. at SP2923 (Photograph A-7) shall either be removed, landscaped, or modified to conform to natural topography. A large cement structure (Photograph A-8) and logs (Photograph A-9) are located on the shoreline where historically logs were skidded to the bay. Soil will be brought in to contour the ground and partially cover the exposed vertical face on the landward side of each. This area will be revegetated with native species. The historical nature of this area will be retained. Along the shoreline of Tract C between the west stream and Beach Point Picnic Area (Figure 5), selective clearing of invasive species, selective pruning, limbing, and removal of alder, and revegetation as necessary will be done. For the vegetation management of the shoreline setback areas at Beach Point Picnic Area (Figure 5) between SP2931 to SP2936 (Photographs A-IO and A-II), invasive species such as Himalayan blackberry will be removed and revegetated with native species. The vegetation within the shoreline setback area from SP2136 to the southeast property comer at SP2668 (Photograph A-12) will be left undisturbed. GcoEnginccrs #_ Llr~ITEM Pag~z""""o"",,, "-. -- 10 1__. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ......-.-e...........__..m.mmmm_...mm.............. . ... ......................m..m.m.................._._.m_.'.'.'......e.'.__m."'..""'" The forthcoming Landscape Plan will contain the complete list of species that will be used for revegetation in the shoreline setback areas. In general, species to be used in this area for revegetation will include wild rose (Rosa nu/kana), dune grass (Elymus mollis), willow (Salix hookeriana), saltgrass (D. spkata), Douglas fir and twinberry (Lonicera involucra/a). Other Wildlife Features Areas of the property contain abundant logs left over from the historical use of the site. A majority of these logs will be left in place to provide habitat. Therefore, there is no need to import large woody debris for habitat enhancement on the property. Bird boxes will be added to the site to provide nesting habitat. Their locations will be shown within the landscape plan. Walking Trail System An intricate walking trail system exists in the Port Ludlow area. Portions of the walking trail exist on the property along Paradise Bay Road and Oak Bay Road. New trails proposed for the property will be integrated with the existing trails. The new trails will reach to Beach Point Picnic Area and traverse the ravine of the east stream. A picnic area is to be provided for wildlife viewing. The trails will be several feet wide with a wood chip or gravel base. Engineered crossings of streams will be done such that the existing flow is unimpeded and the structure will be esthetically pleasing and ecologically sensitive. Further details of the walking trails will be provided in the Landscape Plan. This trail system will address Shoreline SDP Condition 8. To mitigate impacts to the wetlands, that portion of the trail located within Wetland #l's buffer shall be abandoned and replanted with native vegetation consistent (FMMDNS Measure 7). The WDFW will be contacted regarding WDFW's requirements for Hydraulic Project Approval to construct a bridge over the stream (FMMDNS Measure 9). POTENTIAL IMPACTS As part of the FMMDNS, several mitigation measures were stated. The following section addresses the specific mitigation measures of the potential impacts. Water Quality of Streams The water quality of the streams and the related wetlands located on the property will be maintained for the project. Forested buffer and wetland areas around the east stream will not be disturbed. The wetlands and wetland buffers will be enhanced and revegetated. Permanent physical separations along the boundary of the streamside buffer will be installed and permanently maintained (FMMDNS Measure 13). The buffer perimeters will be marked (FMMDNS Measure 14). The signage for the buffer perimeters of both the wetland and streams will be similar to those previously approved in other projects in Port Ludlow. The buffers will be posted with permanent signage constructed of placards on 2~inch diameter PVC posts. The posts will be 6 feet above ground and set 3 feet into the ground. GcoEnginccrs 11 LOG ITEM FJ#-flcr~. . age -I. (j . - .. . --"~\iyf File No. 1()6~0603 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I e e Great Blue Heron Habitat The habitat requirements of the great blue heron include colony breeding in nests in tall trees near wetlands and forage areas near the colony. The mitigation .measures to address these requirements are the maintenance and enhancement of the wetland and shoreline areas and related buffers. These measures will protect the feeding areas near the existing colonies. Nesting and perch habitat of the shoreline and wetland canopy will be maintained, with much of the tree canopy layer of the wetland, shoreline and buffer corridors remaining undisturbed. Again, the file for this project includes mitigation measures in the form of conservation areas (e.g. "The Twins") for this site. Other Species Habitat Of the species expected to occur on the site, most bird, bat and terrestrial mammal groups should be relatively unaffected by the project. Although some habitat will be affected by the clearing of the 17 lots and logging, the project will maintain and enhance habitat for these species in most of the other areas of the property. Those species dependent upon small, discreet habitats such as forest dwelling amphibians will be displaced by the project. CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPATIONAL PHASES 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 bay. Best Management Practices will be followed throughout the construction phase. Appropriate erosion control devices such as; silt fencing, mulch berms, and erosion control matting will 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 will be placed in the stream buffer or along steeper portions ofthe site. During the occupation phase of the project, residents will 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 will be encouraged to dominate the property not closely associated with the dwelling units. Landscaping will 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. GcnEnginccrs 12 # L()G ITeM .~-q ~ Paor../. /~ ~_.:~ :5 .. ,'f ~ '-~-'~''''''-h -~ File No. 106~06060J I I I I I I I I I I I I I . ...m mmmm' mmmmmmm mmm .... ..mm'e mm..-e An important goal of the construction phase is the reduction of the time period that heavy machinery and noise disturbances occur. This will largely address FMMDNS Measures 18, 19,20 and 21. Construction sequencing on this property will begin with the installation of the erosion control devices (silt fences at the toe of slopes, hay-bale barricades, etc.) as required by the Storm Water Site Plan (Shoreline SOP Condition 2). Secondly, logging outside the marked clearing limits will occur. Thirdly, clearing, grubbing and grading will take place in the roadways and utility corridors. All major cuts and fills will occur at this time (Shoreline SDP Conditions 23 and 24). Work requiring heavy equipment such as logging, road building, grubbing, cutting and filling will occur as one event, thus avoiding the prolonged disturbance of the environment as would be the case if the work occurred over several sessions. Coincidentally with, or immediately subsequent to, the completion of the work requiring heavy equipment, the restoration and stabilization phases will be conducted. These phases include the application of mulch and hydroseed, stabilization of cut and filled areas, construction of bioswales, and the planting of revegetated areas in the late fall. CONCLUSIONS I I I I I II I The 26.75-acre site is designed and permitted to support 17 residential lots. The Habitat Management Plan provided describes the current conditions of the entire site, possible wildlife use based upon vegetation characteristics, and outlines separate treatment areas and prescriptives throughout the wetland buffer and shoreline setback areas. Key features ofthe plan include: . Restoration of impacted wetland buffer areas through revegetation with native species. . Restoration of the shoreline area (near the existing west stream and Beach Point Picnic Area) through selective removal of invasive species and revegetation. . Restoration of the shoreline area in the vicinity of the old log storage and skid area. The applicant will be considering either invasive species removal and replanting or removal of some of the berm system, followed by replanting. The skid area and small vertical concrete wall will remain as part of the historical legacy of the site. . Wildlife features will also be added to the site. There are adequate levels of large woody debris on the site for distribution to other strategic locations. Bird boxes will be added to the site. Both the locations of the large woody debris and the bird boxes will be shown in the Landscaping Plan. . Invasive species will be removed as noted throughout the site. . Conducting the use of heavy machinery in one phase and the stabilization, hydroseeding, and revegetation coincidentally or immediately afterward will reduce the disturbance of the construction and occupation phases. . Public access to the site will be enhanced through the addition of an improved trail system along the shoreline, a designated pic:nic area at the Beach Point Picnic Area. and interpretive signage throughout the trail system. GcoEnginccrs 13 #Jz.~G ITEM Page I ~ --<-----. of File No. 10622-O~603 I e e I I . The clearing limits on this site have been approved and are currently staked. The application will be selectively logging outsite of the clearing limits on an as-needed basis. . Of the species expected to occur on the site, most bird, bat, and terrestrial mammal groups will be relatively unaffected by the project. Those species dependenl upon small. discreet habitats such as forest dwelling amphibians will be displaced by the project. . Designation of "The Twins" islands, the riparian corridor of Ludlow Creek. and 11lL' adjacent 5-acre parcel as conservation areas. I I I By following best management practices and environmental awareness during the construction and human occupation phases, there should be no signiticant impacts to waler quality or quantity to the small slreams on the site or Port Ludlow Bay. Timber will be removed from the site, as authorized by the FPA, but native understory will be left. I ~ {- . I We appreciate the opportunity to be of service on this project. We trust the above provides the information you require. Please contact us if you have questions or if we can be of further assistance. I I Respectfully submitted, GeoEngineers, Inc. I ~~ I Lisa Berntsen, PWS Principal I I JWP:LB;tw ORCH\ 1 0\ 1062200 I \OO\Finals\ I 062200 I OOFin.llRcport.Doc I Disclaimer: Any eleclronic furm, facsimile or hard copy of the original document (email. lcxt, table, and/or figure), if provided, and any auachments arc only a copy of the original document. The original documCn! is slored by GeoEngim:crs. tnc. and will scrvc as lhc official document of record, Attachments I I OcoEngineers 14 I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I . . .-~._.~e.-- .........................-.-.................. REFERENCES Brown, E. R., Editor, 1985, Management of Wildlife and Fish Habitats in Forests of Western Oregon and Washington. Part I andU. U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service: Pacific Northwest Region. Portland, Oregon, Butler, R. W., 1992, Great Blue Heron, No. 25 in A. Poole, P. Stettenheim, and F. Gill, editors. The Birds of North America, American Ornithologists Union and Academy of Natural Science: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Cooperrider, A. Y., R. J. Boyd, and H. R. Stuart, eds. 1986, Inventory and Monitoring of Wildlife Habitat: U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management Service Center, Denver, Colorado. Cowardin, L. M., V. Carter, F. C. Golet, and E. T. LaRoe, 1979, Classification of Wetland and Deep Water Habitats of the United States, Performed for Office of Biological Services, Fish and Wildlife Service: U. S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. Desbonnet, A., P. Pogue, V. Lee and N. Wolff, 1994, Vegetated Buffers in the Coastal Zone - A Summary Review and Bibliography: Coastal Resources Center, Rhode Island Sea Grant, University of Rhode Island. Environmental Laboratory, 1987, Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual, Technical Report Y-87-1: US Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Viksburg. FEMAT, 1993, Forest Ecosystem Management: An Ecological, Economic, and Social Assessment: Forest Ecosystem Management Assessment Team. Jefferson County Department of Community Development, 1998, Jefferson County Interim Critical Areas Ordinance. Leedy, D. L. and L. W. Adams, 1984, A Guide to Urban Wildlife Management: National Institute for Urban Wildlife, Columbia, Maryland. Point No Point Treaty Council, et aI., 1999, Hood CanaVEastern Strait of Juan de Fuca Summer Chum Habitat Recovery Plan: Hood Canal Coordinating Council, Shelton. Quinn, T., and R. Milner, 1999, Management Recommendations for Washington's Priority Species, Volume IV: Birds Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias). Raedeke Associates, Inc., 1997, Wetland Assessment, Ludlow Cove Property, Jefferson County, Washington, June 23, 1997. Reid, L. M., and S. Hilton, 1998, Buffering the Buffer, in: Ziemer, Robert R., technical coordinator, Proceedings of the Conference on Coastal Watersheds: The Caspar Creek Story, 1998 May 6; Ukiah, California, General Tech. Rep. PSW GTR-168, Albany, CA: Pacific Southwest Research Station, Forest Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture. GcoEnginccrs 15 lOG,.)TEM #-il't ~' P.. /. 8F'ik ~18 ~.OO/060603 age of ---..,............- --- I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I e e U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service (NRCS fonnerly SCS), 1979, Jefferson County Soil Survey. Jefferson County. V.S.D.A., 1985, Management of Wildlife and Fish Habitats in Forests of West em Oregon and Washington, Part 2 - Appendices: U.S. Department of Commerce - National Technical Information Service. US.D.A. Soil Conservation Service (NRCS fonnerly SCS), 1988, Hydric Soils of the State of Washington. U.S. Geological Survey, 1981, Topographic Map, Port Ludlow Quadrangle, 1:24,000. Washington State Department ofFish and Wildlife, 1987, National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) Map, Port Ludlow Quadrangle, 1 :24,000. Washington State Department ofFish and Wildlife, 1992, Washington State Salmon and Steelhead Stock lnventory-Puget Sound Stocks-Hood Canal and Strait of Juan de Fuca: Washington Department ofFish and Wildlife, Olympia. Washington State Department ofFish and Wildlife, 2003, Priority Habitat and Species Map, Port Ludlow Quadrangle, produced May 23,2003, 1:24,000. Washington Department of Natural Resources, 1999, Forest and Fish Report: Olympia, Washington. Washington Department of Ecology, 1994, Shoreline Management Guidebook, Second Edition: Department of Ecology, Olympia, Washington. Williams, R. W., et aI., 1975, A Catalog of Washington Streams and Salmon Utilization, Volume 1, Puget Sound Region: Washington Department of Fisheries. Olympia, Washington. L()G ITEM p~g~~];L=- GcoEngineers 16 File No. 10622..001..00/060603 I--.-----.------.-..-.-----a- .. --,-----,-----.---.-.---- e--------------.-.--.-.---....-......- I I ~ ~ "..) I I I I I I I I I I Data Source: Topography trom Sure!Maps at scale of 1 :24K. Note: The locations of all features are approximate. This map is for information purposes. II is inlended to assist in the identification of features discussed in a related document Data were compiled from multiple sources as listed on the map. The data sources do not guarantee these data are accurate or complete. There may have been updates to the data since the publication of this map. The master file is stored by GeoEngineers, Inc, and will serve as the official record 01 this communication. I I 15 0 :i: I s: .., 2,000 4,000 I Feet N i I o 9 o o N N :g ..-~.,.' Geo q~Engineers LUDLOW COVE VICINITY MAP I FIGURE 1 I LOG ITEM #_/1'0/ Page~ ---- I I e It I I -0 " q ~ Z I 'dl ;; C> u: 111 a ~ o o gj 8 c; !.jj U III .~ ~ (5 cij x I I I I '. I ,'" I I I I I Data Source: Topography Irom SurelMaps at scale of 1 :24K. ~NATIONAL WETLAND INVENTORY DATA National Weiland Inventory Data of 1974 provided by lhe Uniled Slates Fish and Wildlile Service. I Note: The locations of allfealures are approximate. This map is for information purposes. 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LOG ITEM p~gf:'h+ GcoEngineers A-2 File No, 10622-001-00/060603 1---- 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I --------.-----e -"---.-.----.----...------.-e---""---..---"--"--. _1 _ LUDLOW COVE HMP Photograph A-3 Area to be revegetated within the wetland buffer. LOG ITErvI # / q~q- l-:F- Paoe n of ....;, -.; - GeoEnginccrs A-3 File No. 10622-001-00/060603 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I e e LUDLOW COVE HMP Photograph A-4 Wetland area of no clearing or revegetation. lOG ITEM # /1.1 ~ Page~~6f GcoEnginccrs A-4 File No. 10622-001-00/060603 1- e----.-..--------- -- -~~..- ---~-- 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I I LUDLOW COVEHMP I Photograph A-5 Wetland buffer area to be selectively cleared of invasive species. 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PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST EDUCATION M.S., Fisheries, University of Washington B.S., Biology, Pacific Lutheran University I I I REGISTRATION Certified Professional Wetland Scientist PADI Certified SCUBA Diver SSI Advanced SCUBA Diver I I AFFILIATIONS/RECOGNITIONS Society of Wetland Scientists, American Fisheries Society Washington Native 1)lant Society Board Member Northwest Association of Environmental Professionals Association of State Wetland Managers Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife GeoducklMacroalgae Diver Training Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Surf Smelt and Sand Lance Assessment Training Certified Northwest Association of Environmental Professionals I I I EXPERIENCE Lisa is a certified Professional Wetland Scientist and has performed wetland delineations throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. She is an expert in wetland inventories and fonnal delineation utilizing the three-parameter methodology (1987 & 1989 manuals) of hydrology, soi Is and hydrophytic vegetation. Many projects have required Lisa's expertise in wetland mitigation, planning, and design. She has prepared environmental mitigation designs and scientific monitoring plans improving fish and wildlife habitat, providing for enhanced wetland function, furthering general wetland knowledge and satisfying regulatory agency concerns. With respect to pennitting, Lisa has performed numerous Corps of Engineers permit applications including the detailed 404 individual wetland fill pennit for the Seattle District. Lisa has prepared and successfully obtained a variety of Nationwide Permits under the 404 permits in the state. I Lisa is also an expert with preparation of detailed environmental documentation such as environmental impact statements, shoreline management plans, comprehensive management plans and critical areas ordinances. Biological Assessments for threatened and endangered species listed under the Endangered Species Act have been a very active part of her professional effort sinee Puget Sound Chinook and Hood Canal Summer Chum salmon were listed under ESA. She has completed over 20 Biological Assessments prepared for local jurisdictions for public works projects such as roads, bridge stabilization, storm water facilities and stream culvert replacement. I I Lisa is a recognized scientific diver for eelgrass habitat and geoduck clam resource assessments. She has performed underwater habitat surveys throughout Puget Sound diving on new outfall sites proposed by King County, marine expansions, the Narrows Bridge Expansion and many other sites being considered for marine development. Lisa has extensive experience on critical area and shoreline and welland inventory projects in the Puget Sound. The following are projects that Lisa has completed with GeoEngineers or as Principal with Applied Environmental Services. I I I # ~?~ITEM page')f_ ~ Geo8Engineers I I I... I I I I I I I I I I .. . .-... ................... ... ....... ..................... -.............-..............................................--...-..-------&--...-......-.........................................-................-.......--........ USA BERNTSEN, p~, PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST PAGE 2 ...-.e...- Pacific County, Salmon Recovery Strategy South Bend, Washington , Pacific County was awarded a h1fant through the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) to develop a countywide strategy to address salmon recovery. Through community involvement and technical input from resource agencies and outside consultants, Pacific County compiled a large amount of infonuation as the basis for salmon recovery strategy. Lisa was hired by Pacific County to organize collected data, review community group directions and technical guidance, and produce a comprehensive document defining and presenting Pacific County's salmon recovery strategy. Limiting factors for each sub-watershed within WRIA 24 were summarized and discussed in ternlS of salmon recovery project opportunities. In addition, the strategy report provided straightforward guidance to restoration project applicants and reviewers alike. Coal Creek Permitting & Restoration Chehalis, Washington Developed a restoration plan for Coal Creek in Chehalis, W A as a mitigation program for a small wetland fill permitted to Providence Medical Center for their expansion construction. Completed the wetland delineation, received concurrence from the US Anny Corps of Engineers and proceeded with developing a wetland fill mitigation plan. The mitigation plan was "out of kind" and focused on restoring habitat structure to Coal Creek that had been straightened and ditched for about 40 years. Coal Creek still supports coho salmon and resident trout species. The restoration involved transforming over 500 lineal feet of ditch into over 800 feet of stream channel with large woody debris, boulders, and new spawning gravel. The project was constructed in summer 1999 and was fully supervised by Applied Environmental Services, Inc. The US Army Corps of Engineers and Washington Department of Ecology reviewed the project during construction and received solid support and satisfaction with the construction effort. Plants were installed in the stream buffer and associated wetland areas in February 2000. Monitoring will be conducted for a period of I 0 years. I City of Gig Harbor Public Works Department, Biological Assessments for Road Improvement Projects, Rosedale Street Improvcments Biological Assessment Gig Harbor, Washington Completed a Biological Assessment for Gig Harbor to address the potential impact and environmental effects to species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for planned improvements to Rosedale Street This included specific information regarding the Puget Sound Chinook salmon and other species listed since Rosedale Street lies perpendicular to puget Sound and storm water runoff flows into marine water. Reviewed the design drawings and environmental conditions in the project vicinity to develop the assessment. The BA was completed within three weeks of notice to proceed. The "not likely to effect" conclusion was recently accepted by the Washington State Department ofTmnsportation, the US Fish & Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service. I I I I I Mason County, Intcrim Resource Ordinance Fish & Wildlife Habitat Revision Shelton, Washington Provided Mason County services to revise its Resource Ordinance (RO) to integrate protection measures for streams and wildlife species supported by the best available scientific infornlation defined by the Growth Management Act (GMA). Our work involved active negotiations with petitioners to the existing RD. A member of the Eastern Washington Growth Management Hearings Board mediated these negotiations. Our focus was to determine appropriate ordinance language and text addressing concerns and issues not complying with the GMA. After a significant number of meetings and public involvement, produced a revised RO section combining Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas into one primary zone associated with I I L(1G ITEM :4.~-L. 51.. r~_Engineers p-:lQ": () of c~"e-_., __~ ___.____ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I liSA BERNTSEN, P., PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST PAGE 3 e riparian areas. Species oflocal importance were also defined along with the process needed to nominate and add species to the list as future concerns arise for protection. Following text development and RO revision, we formulated a recommendation for riparian buffer widths representing best available science. Our recommendation included both fish and wildlife species, and the associated text provided examples of appropriately added or reduced buffers. Our recent work focuses on public review and the Mason County adoption process. Project staff presented testimony and input to Mason County and the State Shoreline Hearing Board in response to comments received Ii'om the public, Skokomish Tribe, Squaxin Island Tribe, and natural resource agencies. Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Holly Road Widening, Wetland & Strcam Delineation and Permitting Seabeck, Washington A five-mile stretch of Holly Road was planned for widening as part of the long-range road plans in Kitsap County. Our services were retained for "on-call" professional services for 1996/97 and was assigned the task of delineating the jurisdictional aquatic resources in the project area. Sixteen aquatic resource areas were delineated in this effort. Streams and wetlands were identified separately and mapped accordingly. The project report included a description of all resource areas and a conceptual mitigation plan to compensate for impacts resulting from road widening. Kitsap County Department of Public Works, Biological Assessmcnts for Road Improvement Projects, On-Call Serviccs Kitsap County, Washington Lisa provides "on-call" consulting services for Kitsap County Public Works Department. Since the listing of the Puget Sound Chinook salmon, Hood Canal Summer Chum salmon and Bun trout. We have been preparing Biological Assessments fonowing US Fish & Wildlife Service consultation with Washington State Department of Transportation and National Marine Fisheries Service review. Upwards of 30 projects are under way or have been completed for this client under this on-call contract. Washington Natural Gas Fir Tree Road Reinforcement Phase I Thurston County, Washington Due to the high demand for natural gas in southern Thurston County, Washington Natural Gas contracted us to perform the necessary environmental investigations and prepare the permitting documents to expedite the installation of a new 16 inch high pressure gas pipeline (8000 feet). Specific tasks performed included the delineation and rating of the wetlands located within the pipeline route. Three wetlands were delineated. One was smaller than the jurisdictional limit for wetlands in rural Thurston County. The other two wetlands were jurisdictional and were addressed in the project design to minimize impacts. Pipeline placement options were limited to the existing easements associated with two existing smaller gas pipelines. Therefore, the new pipeline had to cross-regulated wetlands. Due to the sensitive areas limitations and the expeditious nature of the project, directional boring was selected as the construction method for wetland areas. With our input, the project design was developed to include directional boring of approximately 3000 lineal fect of wetland area. We prepared an expanded SEPA Checklist for the project and submitted the permit documents to Thurston County for jurisdictional review and approval. In addition, the Department of Ecology and US Anny Corps of Engineers were . contacted to review the need for a federal permit or a water quality certification. All tasks were completed within one month. t{G ITEM # .f Pag~, /_~of r --,-- I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ..................................................-..-.....................--...--....--.................A................................................................................................._........__....._..._ww.......................w..A-............--...--...-"'-.--..----~_................ USA BERNTSEN, P_, PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST ,. PAGE 4 Washington Natural Gas Company, East Olympia Reinforcement Phase II Lacey, Washington The continuation of Phase I involved running the pipeline from the terminus of the Phase I project to 14th Ave in the City of Lacey (approximately 4.5 miles). Route selection was an important issue in this project. Several alternatives were considered and since we were working with Thurston County Parks Dept. on the Chehalis Western Trail, we suggested a cooperative route development alternative that would save WNG a significant amount of work in obtaining numerous private easements, heavy traffic impacts during constnlction and increased environmental concerns. The Chehalis Western Trail runs directly to Lacey and the terminus of Phase I was at the Burlington Northern Tracks near the Trail intersection. We were contracted to provide the environmental permitting and project coordination for the Phase II project. Wetlands along the Trail had been assessed for the Trail and delineation was completed for the Phase II project. The Trail crosses Chambers Lake and its outlet, Chambers Creek. Aquatic resource impacts were limited to the trestle area where the segments of Chambers Lake connect and flow into other wetlands. The US Army Corps of Engineers were notified and have agreed to issue Nationwide 26 and 12 (Wetland Fill and Utility Crossing) permits. A detailed wetland mitigation plan along with an erosion control plan, emergency response plan, and other pertinent project related documentation were integrated into a "Project Binder" and submitted for final review and acceptance by the lead agency (City of Lacey). The City of Olympia and Thurston County were also included in this project and coordinated throughout. The "Project Binder" was also prepared to assist WNG with the contractor bidding and selection process. The binders were provided to contractors so they would be totally knowledgeable of the environmental constraints of the . project and the actions to be taken to avoid impact and what to do if an impact occurred. This project is complete. Washington Natural Gas Company, Rosedale Ridge 'Vetland Delineation Gig Harbor, Washington Washington Natural Gas Company wished to install natural gas service toa new residential plat in Gig Harbor. The planned route crossed a small wetland present on adjacent property, which was influenced by runoff from the newly constructed plat. We identified the runoff problem and worked with thc land owners and Pierce County to corrcct the uncontrolled nature of the storm water runoff This reduced the hydrologic input the wetland to normal conditions. The wetland was then delineated and mapped. Field assessment indicated that a horse trail has been developed in the proposed pipeline route. This posed further problems due to animal and human safcty. The construction plan for the pipeline was then altered to include a directional boring option to remove potential impacts to thc horse trail userS. Washington Natural Gas Company, Yelm Natural Gas Pipeline Reinforcement Yelm, Washington Services were retained by Washington Natural Gas Company to assist with the permitting of 1.5 miles of pipeline installation. The planned pipeline route crosses three wetlands and Yelm Creek. We performed the necessary wetland and shoreline delineations and prepared detailed reports to guide the project plan and design to minimize wetland impacts. All permit applications (SEP A, shorelines, USACOE, etc.) was conducted through the JARP A process and coordination by project staff. Thurston County was the lead agency for this project. In addition, wc worked closely with WNG to determine best construction actions to minimize impacts to Yelm Creek. The Washington Department ofFish & Wildlife was consulted to gain their input to the project plan. This resulted in the preparation of a mitigation sequence surrounding Yelm Creek that will result in improved instream habitat and no visible negative alteration to the character of the stream. lC)(j 'TEIM. #: /q-CF ~. ",:. ---I- ( '1J~ ~"age _, ~OtJJ.~ ~Engineers