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HomeMy WebLinkAbout821103102 Eagle Mgmt Plan . Washington Department ofFish and Wildlife Region Six Office 48 Devonshire Road Montesano, W A 98563 Phone (360) 249-4628 Fax (360) 664-0689 BALD EAGLE PLAN DISTRIBUTION LIST NOVEMBER 11,2006 Eagle Nesting Territory: Tala Point #689 Distribution List: Landowner Dean A. Rosenthal & Irene Holt Wildlife Management Gretchen Blatz- WLM Sergeant Wildlife Biologist Original P. Henrv Shelly Ament Montesano Region Six Files R^E(~EIVE1[)' NOV 2 0 2006 ~, JffRSD~ .nllNn Hcn WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE BALD EAGLE SITE MANAGEMENT PLAN RCW 77.12.655 WAC 232-12-292 EAGLE TERRITORY: Tala Point #689 Applicant Dean A. Rosenthal and Irene Holt 341 S. Keel Way Port Ludlow, W A 98365 Property Tax Parcel #821-103-012, Township 28 N, Range 1 East, Section 10, NE ~ of SW ~, Jefferson County, Commonly known as Lot 8 of Tala Point Development. Pendinl! Activitv Residential development: Installation of a driveway and septic system. Construction of a single- family residence and two detached garage structures. FACTORS CONSIDERED 1) Landowners goals were considered through a review of proposed site development plans for the property. A site visit was conducted on the property with the landowners and their architect on September 19,2006. The landowners were previously notified that a Bald Eagle Management Plan would be required for the property. A preliminary site development plan was reviewed during the site visit to the property. Recommendations were made to allow development while protecting the significant eagle habitat on the property. The WDFW also recommended that a certified arborist evaluate specific trees on the property. A few phone conversations and e-mail communications were conducted with the landowners and their architect to assist with finalizing this plan. 2) Bald eagle habitat use was considered by analysis ofterritory integrity through time, current surrounding habitat conditions, a review of other eagle plans developed for the territory, and the current status of the population and scientific literature concerning bald eagle habitat protection. BACKGROUND The Tala Point Bald Eagle Nesting Territory is located in Jefferson County, east of Port Ludlow along the Hood Canal (Figure 1). The recent history of the Tala Point territory has been one of conversion from a semi-remote timbered peninsula to an increasingly subdivided area where a considerable portion of the suitable bald eagle habitat has been altered by timber clearing and . residential development. The Washington Department ofFish and Wildlife (WDFW) has been monitoring this territory since 1983. A total offour different nest trees have been documented in the territory (Figure 2). Nest tree #1 is located on the eastern side of Tala Point, 4000 feet south of the northern tip of the point. The nest tree is 600 feet west ofthe shoreline along the Hood Canal. This nest was first reported in 1983. The nest tree is a grand fir tree that was reported as dying. The nest produced two young in 1983 and one young in 1990. During the windstorms in December 1990, the top of the tree broke offbelow the multiple top. Landowners in the area reported an osprey nested in the tree in 1989 and there appeared to be competition between the osprey and eagles for the nest site during 1990. A nest structure did exist on the broken top of Nest Tree #1. An osprey pair nested in this nest during the 1994 and 1995 nesting seasons. Nest Tree #2 is located approximately 300 feet south and slightly east of Nest Tree #1. This nest was also reported in 1983. This nest was located in the top of a Douglas fir tree. A total of seven young were produced in this nest from 1984 to 1992. During the annual survey for eagle activity on April 14, 1993 the nest was no longer present in the tree. In September 1995, nearby landowners reported observing new sticks in this tree. During the April 1996 aerial survey a new nest occupied by a pair of osprey was documented in this tree. Nest Tree #3 was discovered on the western side of Tala Point during the 1993 aerial survey. This nest was located on the top of a double-topped grand fir tree that is within 100 feet oftwo houses that had been recently constructed. No young were produced at the nest during the 1993 nesting season. During the 1994 and 1995 nesting seasons a single young eaglet was produced in this nest tree each year. An adult eagle was observed in incubation posture on this nest on April 13, 1996 but it was later confirmed that the eagles failed at their nesting attempt. This nest had been destroyed in the past but there is currently an accumulation of sticks back in the tree. The Tala Point bald eagle pair constructed Nest #4 prior to the 1997 nesting season. This nest was documented during an aerial survey conducted in April of 1997. The nest tree is located on the west side of Tala Point, approximately .7 miles southwest ofthe location of Nest Tree #3. This nest is located along the shoreline in a dominant broken-topped Douglas fir tree. The WDFW observed an adult bald eagle in incubation posture on this nest during the 1997 aerial survey. One young was produced at the nest during the 1997 nesting season. The WDFW documented that the bald eagle pair had failed at their nesting attempts at Nest #4 for the 1998 and 1999 nesting seasons. The eagles were confirmed nesting in Nest #4 during the 2000 nesting season. On June 15,2000 it was confirmed by WDFW that one eaglet was successfully produced at the nest. During the 2001 and 2002 nesting seasons, Nest #4 was documented as the active nest. Two young were documented in the nest during the 2001 season. Due to funding constraints the WDFW was unable to conduct an aerial survey in June of 2002 so the number of young produced at the nest for this season is unknown. No aerial survey ofthe territory was conducted in 2003 so it is unknown if the eagle pair actively nested at Nest #4 once again. During a site visit to the area in 2003, the WDFW observed that a few new sticks were located in the tree, which previously contained Nest #3. The landowners who live on the property have reported seeing adult bald eagles occasionally at this nest tree. The nesting activity for the 2004 season is unknown. During an aerial survey conducted on AprilS, 2005, an adult eagle was observed in incubation posture on Nest #4. Two adult eagles were also observed perched on a recently repaired Nest #2. This observation confirms that there are two eagle pairs occupying the Tala Point area. The WDFW Data Systems staffhas been notified to split the Tala Point Territory into two distinct territories. The east side of the point, containing Nest #2, will be referred to the Tala Shores Bald Eagle territory in the future. Productivity surveys were not conducted this season so the number of young produced at Nest #4 is unknown. The osprey pair was observed on their nest within the Tala Shores Territory later in April so it is believed that the bald eagle pair abandoned their nesting attempt at Nest #2 for the 2005 season. The nesting status of both the Tala Point and Tala Shores Bald Eagle Territories are unknown for the 2006 season. Dean Rosenthal and Irene Holt own a high bank waterfront parcel of property within the documented Tala Point Bald Eagle Nesting Territory (Figure 3). They purchased the 2.16 acre parcel of property three years ago and recently moved to Washington from New York. During the process ofthe feasibility study for the property they were notified that a Bald Eagle Management Plan would be required for the property. The parcel of property is located northeast of the tree which contains the documented bald eagle Nest #3. The nest tree is approximately 275 feet from the south property line (Figure 3). The nest tree is visible from some locations ofthe RosenthaVHolt property. A nest structure was visible in the tree during the site visit conducted to review development plans for the property. The property contains a steeply sloping bank leading northwest down to Hood Canal. Approximately 75% ofthe property contains slopes >40% that are deemed non-buildable. The lot presently contains a mix of mostly conifer trees with a small component of hardwoods. Some large mature western red cedar, grand fir and western hemlock trees are present on the property. There are a few mature big-leaf maple trees on the property. There is fairly dense under story vegetation throughout the entire property although some recent clearing has occurred in the upper portion of the lot. Important bald eagle perching habitat has been documented along the shoreline of the property. Other significant eagle habitat that exists on the property includes the buffering habitat around the nest tree and all remaining screening vegetation between the nest tree and any proposed home. Some alternate nesting habitat is also located on the property. The properties located directly east and west of the lot contain single- family residences. The RosenthaIlHolt property presently contains no existing structures. In the spring of 2006, the landowners initiated plans for development ofthe property. The landowners have submitted a septic permit application to the Jefferson County Department of Community Development and recently submitted for a building permit. A site visit was conducted on the property on September 19,2006, to review the proposed site development plan for the property. Geo-tech engineers determined a very limited" building envelope" at 150 feet back from the bluff. They also determined where the septic system could be located on the property. A septic system was engineered for the property and is proposed to be installed northwest of the proposed homesite (Figure 4). They are proposing to install a short driveway on the property, which will initiate from the cul-de-sac at the end of East Ludlow Ridge Road. They are proposing to construct a 3 bedroom single-family residence on the property (Figure 4). They also intend to construct two detached garages on the property between the cul-de-sac and proposed homesite (Figure 4). The proposed driveway and septic drainfield have been located to avoid the removal ofthe most southern cedar tree on the Tree Removal Plan however; the grand fir in the driveway area and the cedar in the septic drainfield must be removed. The landowners and consulting architect have proposed a site development plan that requires minimal tree removal on the property. They followed the WDFW recommendation to have an arborist evaluate some of the larger mature trees on the property and have made an effort to situate proposed development to protect as many trees as possible on the site. Very few significant trees will need to be removed for installation of the homesite and garage structures. A total of 5 conifer trees and 6 hardwood trees will need to be removed for construction ofthe residence. Fortunately, the landowners have no intention to remove significant trees located along the sleep slope north of the proposed home location. Significant mature conifer trees along the shoreline and within the northern 2/3 ofthe property will be retained. The landowners intend to install the septic system after the permit is issued and will be applying for a building permit soon. They want to commence all development activities as soon as possible. The intent of this plan is to allow for the proposed development ofthe Rosenthal/Holt property while maIntaining the long-term integrity ofthe documented Tala Point Bald Eagle Territory. A concern ofthe WDFW is the protection of the buffering habitat around the nest tree, bald eagle perching habitat, and potential alternate nest trees that exist on the property. Some previous land clearing on the property involved the removal of small alder trees and one small maple tree so as to improve sighting on the small envelope ofland available for construction. Timing restrictions will be recommended to minimize disturbance during the bald eagle breeding and nesting season only if an active bald eagle nest is documented within 800 feet of the proposed development project. The planting of conifer seedlings will insure replacement trees for habitat previously removed, along with providing supplemental buffering of the nest tree and future bald eagle habitat. The WDFW recognizes that the landowners had a very limited area for home construction. The landowners have exhibited a desire to protect the local eagle pair and the significant bald eagle habitat that is located on the property. The WDFW recognizes that the landowners had a very limited area for home construction. CONDITIONS The following conditions apply to protect bald eagles and their habitat: 1) The proposal to install a new driveway and septic system on the property, as shown on the site development plan, shall be allowed (Figure 4). 2) The proposal to construct a new 3-bedroom residence with 2 detached garage structures, as shown on the site development plan, shall be allowed (Figure 4). 3) All trees shall be retained on the property except for those trees in the path ofthe driveway, building/garage envelopes, and septic system. The trees approved for removal are shown on Figure 5. * Exceptions: a) The trees identified as danger trees by a certified arborist may be removed. a. The 28-inch diameter at breast height (DBH) grand fir tree located near the proposed driveway and garage structure may be removed (see attached arborist report - Appendix A). b) The selective removal of deciduous trees, conifer trees < 8 inches diameter at breast height (DBH), and under story vegetation located north west of the building envelope shall be allowed to achieve and maintain water views from the homesite. Conifers trees> 8 inches (DBH) may be selectively limbed. No more than 30% ofthe live crown of a conifer shall be removed. c) The landowners and WDFW shall meet on site to review the specific proposal to remove any shoreline trees or limbing for views prior to any tree alteration. Any proposed vegetation alteration along the shoreline bank must comply with Jefferson County regulations. 4) Future danger trees may be removed if trees are identified as hazardous by a professional forester or certified arborist. A written report from the forester/arborist must be submitted to the WDFW before approval to remove the hazard trees is granted. A tree that presents imminent danger to the safety or property of individuals may be removed without a report. 5) It is recommended that no heavy equipment operation, clearing, tree cutting, outside home construction, or burning shall occur during the bald eagle breeding and nesting season from February 1 - August 15 of any given year. Timing restrictions shall not be required for a given year if it may be determined that the eagle pair are not actively nesting at the nest or within 800 feet of the property. If an eagle does not show signs of incubating eggs by May 1, then the . recommended timing restrictions do not apply for that year. Surveys to determine nesting status must be conducted by a qualified biologist. * Special note: The WDFW is no longer reauirioe timing restrictions but has requested that the landowner work cooperatively to minimize disturbance during the nesting season. The landowner shall contact WDFW if any heavy equipment work or outside construction activities are proposed during the bald eagle breeding and nesting season. The landowner and WDFW shall develop a plan to minimize disturbance and potential impacts to the eagles. * Site clearing and project development may proceed during the period February 1 - August 15 if the WDFW does not confirm the presence of an active bald eagle nest within 800 feet of the project. If a new nest is documented, WDFW will evaluate to determine if timing restrictions will need to be recommended. 6) The discharge of firearms, fireworks, or explosives is prohibited during the bald eagle breeding and nesting season from February 1 - August 15 of any given year. 7) As mitigation for the removal of mature conifer trees on the property, a total of at least 12 live conifer tree seedlings shall be established on the property. The seedlings shall be: - At least 2.0 age class. A mix of Douglas fir, grand fir, and western red cedar. Planted within one year of home completion. A portion of the conifer seedlings shall be planted within the SW portion ofthe property to supplement screening of the nest from proposed development. Other seedlings shall be planted in areas determined by the landowner. . 8) No further subdivision of the property shall be allowed. JUSTIFICATION The landowner was granted approval to develop within 400 feet of the nest tree due to the fact that the nest tree is actually located within 400 feet ofthe property. The landowners are striving for the minimal removal of remaining significant eagle habitat. The WDFW will work with the landowners to allow future water views. Timing restrictions are only recommended if the Tala Point eagle pair elects to supplement more sticks for Nest #3 and attempts to nest their for the 2007 nesting season. For the past few years the eagle pair has been nesting in an alternate nest located> 800 feet from the property. The landowners will be planting conifer trees and other screening vegetation to improve the bald eagle habitat. DURATION OF PROTECTION This plan applies to the landowner who signs the plan. If the ownership changes, the new landowner may sign the plan or request a new one to reflect a change in land use. Since eagles return to the same traditional use areas each year, the conditions ofthis plan shall apply indefinitely unless a breeding territory has been unoccupied by a breeding pair of bald eagles for 5 consecutive years. If the breeding territory is unoccupied by a bald eagle pair for 5 consecutive years, then the WDFW biologist and the landowner should evaluate the continued need for protection of the bald eagle habitat. If an eagle does not show signs of incubating eggs by May 1, then the recommended timing restrictions do not apply for that year. Surveys shall be done by a qualified wildlife biologist. Please contact the WDFW if the eagles change the location of their nest. Do not assume that the conditions of this plan no longer apply. REVIEW AND AMENDMENT This plan will be subject to the following review and amendment procedures. The plan may be reviewed periodically by the Washington Department ofFish and Wildlife (WDFW) to determine whether: 1) the plan requires amendment in response to changing eagle and landowner circumstances; or, 2) the terms of the plan comply with applicable laws and regulations; or, 3) the parties to the plan are complying with its terms. APPEAL PROCEDURE In addition to the provisions of WAC 232-12-292(7.1 )-(7.3), the landowner may request a formal appeal ofWDFW actions according to the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 34.05 RCW, and the Model Rules of Procedure, Chapter 1 0.08 WAC. Such a request shall be filed with the Department within 20 days of receipt of the contested WDFW decision. The appeal request shall clearly state the relief sought and the grounds for the appeal. COMPLIANCE Failure to comply with this plan constitutes a misdemeanor as set forth in RCW 77.15.130. However, compliance with this plan does not ensure compliance with the Endangered Species Act or other federal, state or local laws. This plan applies only to the proposed land use listed above. Any other proposals may be subject to a different set of conditions. It is the landowner's responsibility to notify the Washington Department ofFish and Wildlife (WDFW) of any new proposed land use activities. Plan drafted by Shelly Ament, Wildlife Biologist, Washington Department ofFish and Wildlife, P.O. Box 1933, Sequim, WA. 98382. (360) 681-4276. WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF FISH and WILDLIFE Bald Eae:le Site Manae:ement Ae:reement 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 described in the attached Site Management Plan. Site Name: Tala Point #689 Legal Description of proposed project: T28N, RIE, Section 10 The un. dersig~ne. d hereby greeto the terms of the Bald Ea.gle Site Management Plan. ,il ,a. ... 1t/4!PI . 1) V-: C[ I / 1) /)MIJ It. flOJf5~/f1fl/ 2) ~kuU<-~ Illlj(vl 2) ff217-pb I#/.-/ Landowner (Signature) Date Landowner (Print) 3b{)- Lf31-8/2--lJ Phone Number 3Lfl Sott"iJfl\hhf.,- w;{f . Address ;Jo/LT UtAW//j w;f-- 9rJ6-f City, State, Zip The State-ofWashington, Department ofFish and Wildlife 1//2/0& ~ , Date #.I~ thf41f, 11-2-0i? Wildlifi iologist Date c; Region --+1 i If' r~o~ County 1. Priority Inspected By Date ~ys Beach lrL Double B1uft,.. ' , '< ~ ....( (......~~ ,~ - ..... /- \1// '/ \(-/ -'0/ r / G/ ,,/ / ,ff / / ",:,,:,,:,,:,q":~7/'" ,) / '/ 0/ 0/ <, / ~ / / / / I / I 8./ 7/? :'7 FIGURE 1. The location of the Tala Point Bald Eagle Nesting Territory Jefferson County Tabook I I / I " ~li0i;' if J'1?f.~"'t' ? ::tt;i~ ~;:;,.iJ~::M;ljtll ~ ~h/3 ~' .,-: , , . , , . , ") \-- It- -~' -~ ~: ( r\.f'" //. "'. ~..-.. ,.-f \::ju 'c , rrJ I 'in L Ha: nC:\,:IIUnII 0 ..crI'"'Cn.:tUN \.iPUUN I T DELORME ATLAS PG 78 A3 USGS QUAD 4712286 PORr LUDLOW TALA POINT BALD EAGLE TERRITORY (OCCURRENCE 689) OTHER SITES (IF PRESENT) SHOWN FOR REFERENCE. SEE REVERSE FOR AVAILABLE HISTORY. COMPARE THIS MAP TO YOUR PERSONAL/REGIONAL FIELD MAP AND REPORT INCONSISTENCIES -.~ ~.-=-. .; -'I ~)":',\.~. . ! ',',", MAP SCALE 1:24,000 MAP PROJECTION: STATE PLANE SOUTH DATUM: NAD27 CONUS TICS: UTM ZONE 10T FEET IF YOU ARE USING A GPS UNIT WITH THIS MAP, SET THE DATUM TO NAD27 CONUS 689-3 TALA POINT LAST OCCUPIED: 19960610 4755' 44" 122 39' 40" 689-4 TALA POINT LAST OCCUPIED: 20050405 4755'12" 122 39' 54" Othersites... --.J' 5309000 N J 5307000 N T28N R01 E S1 0 BALD EAGLE NEST, LOCATED IN TOP OF DBL TOP GRAND FIR, AT N END OF POINT ON W AMENT/MCMILL QCCPROD SIDE. TREE IS ON S SIDE OF HOUSE PRESENTLY BEING CONSTRUCTED. THIS IS NOW UTM 525360 E 5308283 N NORTHERN-MOST. T28N R01ES15 BALD EAGLE NEST 5 FT FROM TOP (SWSIDE) OF BROf<EN;.TOPPED. FlAT-TOPPED lNEDOUG- AMENT 1- S. OCCPROD SU RR 100 FT FROM SHORE . UTM 520020 E 5307708 N PAHA 928 HAlE 1680 PAHA 928 TALA POINT OSPREY TERRITORY TALA SHORES BALD EAGLE TERRITORY TALA POINT OSPREY TERRITORY FIGURE 2. The location of the Tala Point bald eagle nest trees. REPORT ERRORS AND RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO: Gretchen B1atz.WDFW.600 Capitol Way North. 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PLAN lENT PLAN IS LS 1 PlOT PLAN. PROJECT NOlLS lOT PLOT PlNI DETAIl lOR llRAlNAGE AND TEIIPORARY EROSION CONlRQ. PlNI G2 G.lRAGE FLOOR PLAH. R~. FOUNDAltON G3 GARAGE aLVA1IONS. SEClION 7 DETAIlS 51 S1RIJCUlAL NOlES AND DETAIS 52 STRIJC1URAL NOTES AND DETAIlS 12 GENERAl. NOTES :>pROVE INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE ON SITE ~VJEW EXCAVATION OF HOUSE FOUNDATION ~OTES N.. ANII IFIDlE HOI. T \y. POlT u.a.ow. WA. 8SJ65 ~_20 12_AHOO.ca.I 1 TAlA POINT ESTAlES, .EFfERSOI lXIJNTY WASHINGl1lN. .;AST WllOW RIlGE ROAD. PORT u.a.ow. WA. ll8J68 13012 !\REAS ElCISl1NG NEW 1577 7-4.3 2519 Il34 52ll 52lI 403 45 114 220 n 516 485 140 11118 LOT CO\IERAGE IoIPER\1OUS SURFACE 1577 1577 52lI 528 528 528 403 403 45 45 114 114 122 (REIotAlNllER UIlDER DECK) n 2S4 REIotAlMlER O~ DECK,COOC) 294 (REIIAINDER OIlER CONe) 140 11118 52SO I~~ U t::-- S! ~ ~C! c 0> "",t'- -- ~~ CJ} ~ In Q) ai~ 3::8 o _ ai~ ~E . _.,=,Cll1;j -{iJlu. (])~ -~ Nit) ..cQi~~ (}{i~.o .~ ~~ ~ "'= ~d ~ .c::::::: t-c.: ~ ADT2004 ROSENTHAL HO REVISION DATE 09/Zl/06 3165 ,. 2X 171'- sa fT W EILC1RfC HEAT I'UY' CJ) -21. lDJlG: R-Jll. FUIOR R-3Q :J -UAX = 0.40 0 Sf fNlS tI BAlHS Nt{) KI1OtEN. Sf: 'oeI1LA lION tIlECRA lED WIlH fURNACE I ~ .....J z <C :J 0 I 0 I- z Z 0 W CJ) a:: CJ) w 0 LL LL a: W -, FIGURE 4. The proposed site development 1 APPENDIX A. Arborist Report from certified arborist Richard Hefley. Rosenthal Residence - Grand Fir Tree East Ludlow Ridge Road Port Ludlow W A Assignment: I was asked to evaluate a Grand Fir ,Abies Grandis, located on the property of Dean Rosenthal at East Ludlow Ridge Road in Port Ludlow W A. The tree was to be examined for its overall health, and its ability to tolerate the future development of the property, Background: In the week of 09/18 I was contacted by Dean Rosenthal regarding the health and suitabilty of a Grand Fir located on the Rosenthal property in Pt Ludlow, I met with the Rosenthals on 09/26/06, where I spent 1 hr examining the tree, the surrounding property, and studying the future development plans for this property. I received a portion of the property plan which located the Grand Fir, and also indicated two locations for a garage and driveway. Plan A, in black ink, indicated a one car garage and an estimated 10' of distance from the trunk of the Grand Fir to the edge of the pavement, Plan B, in red ink, indicated a two-car garage and expanded pavement which would place the Grand Fir approx. 5' inside the paved area. It was indicated to me that the two-car garage was the preferred choice of the owners. In either case, it was indicated that the grade must be raised approx 1-2', which could impact the long-term health of the tree. On 09/27 I phoned Shelly Ament of the WAST Dept of Ecology for background concerning the eagle's use of such trees, The following page contains a copy of the design document. Black Ink: is referred to as Plan A Red ink indicates Plan B The tree symbol consisting of straight lines with no enclosed white space, encompassed by the Red Ink, is the Abies grandis, Grand Fir, in question. The owners have indicated a preference for Plan B. 2 JEftENO\9l EL p.LAN \ff\ I\) {) ~ ~ j 3 "(I/. Dtoljo ,~" '" ;d fT1 fT1 (J) d ~ ~ ~ CD e fT1 :;e ::0 r.o trj fT1 (') . ~ ~ fT1 0 0 ~ ri9 :t> .., ::0 :r 0 ~ ID ..... .., ~ ~ ~ "C ~ -I .., Q II JJ "C c.> m Q Q 6 m ~ ~ JJ Q.. m 8' s: '"'l 0 .., ~ ~ a r 0 "tJ < e:.. s;: Q Z = 0 ..... :r ~ ~ ~ Q r C/I> ~ = ..... :r ~ ~ ::. ..... "C .., 0 "0 ~ ~ ~ l!1 ~ ID ~ -I II JJ a> m ~ m JJ m s: 0 ~ r "tJ s;: Z ....L -I JJ ROSENTHAL HOUSE JEFFERSON COUNTY 15 ~ ::lJ l> i\l @ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ i ~ ni 8 Mitchell Design Tom Mitchell Architect P,Q. Box 3952, Seattle, Wa. 98124 ~~?_6~ ~~5~3~.~ Fax. (206) 937-0071