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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParcel_921294008_Asbuilt_Report Mitigation Monitoring As-Built Report September 5, 2023   Massmann/Hietter Beach Access and Tree Trimming Project Jefferson County Parcel # 921-294-008 461 South Bay Way, Port Ludlow Introduction Marine Surveys & Assessments (MSA) prepared a Biological Assessment & NNL Mitigation Plan for Joel Massmann and Janet Hietter dated March 24, 2021 to address potential impacts to species and habitats due to beach access, mooring buoy, and tree trimming activities within a critical area buffer. The project is located on Jefferson County parcel #921-294-008 in Section 29, Township 29N, Range 1E at 461 South Bay Way near Port Ludlow, WA. The Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for this project was approved by Jefferson County Community Development on February 1, 2022 and expires on February 1, 2024 (Case #SPD2021-00007). This report represents the As-Built portion of the required five-year monitoring plan for the project at 461 South Bay Way. The monitoring plan is described in the 2021 Biological Assessment & NNL Mitigation Plan (Planting Plan) developed by MSA. As-Built Objectives The goal of the 2021 mitigation plan was to minimize any potential resource impacts for the proposed project by enhancing ecological value and function of the existing site, particularly along the Marine Critical Area buffer. This was done by planting 1,686 square foot area of newly installed native plants in the clearing located just upland from the shoreline, along where the tree-line ends and the clearing begins. A total of 81 plants was required in the plan. These newly installed native plants are intended to help reduce runoff and erosion, improve nutrient input, and create additional wildlife habitat along the Marine Critical Area buffer. As-Built Report, Parcel #921-294-008, p. 2 The As-Built portion of the required five-year monitoring plan is described in the following excerpt from the Biological Assessment & NNL Mitigation Plan: An as-built drawing and report will be submitted as documentation of the implementation of the approved planting plan within one month of installation. The plan will include a quantitative final list of species, vegetation descriptions, and photo documentation from established photo stations. A panoramic photo of the entire mitigation site will also be provided. Photos should be taken between June and August, during the growing season. Plant Procurement Native plants were procured from Jefferson County Conservation District in Port Hadlock, Woodbrook Native Plant Nursery in Gig Harbor, and Swansons Nursery in Seattle. Attachment A includes plant descriptions for each of the species that was planted. Receipts for the plants are included in Attachment B. Table 1 below provides a list of the species and procurement sources and compares the actual plantings with the plan design as described in MS&A (2021). A total of 83 plants was planted, which is two more than required in the mitigation plan. The original mitigation plan called for two bitter cherry plants and five red huckleberry plants. These two species were not available from any native-plant nurseries in the area. The two bitter cherry plants were replaced with an Indian plum and two Pacific crabapple. The five red huckleberry plants were replaced with three ocean spray plants, a Nootka rose, and a snowberry. One of the eight red flowering red currants was replaced with a Pacific rhododendron and a deer fern. Site Preparation and Planting Initial site preparation activities occurred on January 17 and 18, 2023 and involved roto-tilling the planting area and removing large rocks. A total area of 2,100 square feet was rototilled. Figure 1, which provides a view to the north, shows the planting area. The planting area includes two plots, as denoted in Figure 1 and as described in the 2021 Planting Plan prepared by MSA . Plants were placed in the ground on February 25 and 26, 2023 following the planting instructions included in MSA (2021). Holes were hand-dug and the soil in the vicinity of the plants was amended with a mixture of peat moss and mulch derived from tree materials (Figure 2). A layer of wood chips was placed around each plant and the individual plants were then thoroughly watered (Figure 3). As-Built Report, Parcel #921-294-008, p. 3 Table 1. List of species planted and procurement sources. Plot 1  Plot 2  Total Plant Procurement Source* Scientific Name  Common Name Plan Design Actual PlantedPlan Design Actual PlantedPlan DesignActual PlantedCorylus cornuta Beaked (Western)Hazelnut 1  1 1  1 2  2  Woodbrook Prunus emarginata BiƩer Cherry 2  0 0  0 2  0  Not found in stock Crataegus douglassii Black Hawthorne 0  0 1  1 1  1  JCCD Oemleria cerasiformis Indian Plum (Osoberry) 2  3 2  2 4  5  JCCD Malus (Pyrus) fusca Pacific Crabapple 0  2 0  0 0  2  JCCD Sambucus racemosa Red Elderberry 1  1 2  2 3  3  JCCD Cornus stolonifera Red Osier Dogwood 3  3 4  4 7  7  JCCD Blechnum spicant Deer fern 6  5 8  10 14  15  Swansons Vaccinium ovatum Evergreen Huckleberry 4  4 2  2 6  6  Swansons Rosa nutkana Nootka Rose 4  9 4  0 8  9  JCCD Holodiscus discolor Oceanspray 4  9 3  1 7  10  JCCD Rhododendron macrophyllum Pacific Rhododendron 2  2 0  1 2  3  Woodbrook Ribes sanguineum Red Flowering Currant 5  5 3  2 8  7  JCCD Vaccinium parvifolium Red Huckleberry 2  0 3  0 5  0  Not found in stock Symphoricarpos albus Snowberry 5  4 2  4 7  8  JCCD Mahonia aquifolium Tall Oregon Grape 2  2 2  2 4  4  JCCD Acer circinatum Vine Maple 1  1 0  0 1  1  JCCD 44 51 37 32 81 83 *Plant Procurement Sources: JCCD:  Jefferson County ConservaƟon District, 205 W. PaƟson, Port Hadlock WA 98339 Woodbrook NaƟve Plant Nursery 5919 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 Swansons Nursery 9701 15th Ave NW, SeaƩle WA 98117   As-Built Report, Parcel #921-294-008, p. 4   Figure 1. Planting area after rototilling to prepare the site. Figure 2. Planting preparation with soil amendments. As-Built Report, Parcel #921-294-008, p. 5 Figure 3. Watering at the time of planting. Location and Distribution of Plants The relative locations of the individual species within the two plots are shown schematically in Attachment C. The locations follow the general layout included in the 2021 MSA Planting Plan (2021), although some relatively minor adjustments were made based on site conditions. Plot 1 has an area of 1,240 ft2 and contains 51 plants and Plot 2 has an area of 660 ft2 and contains 32 plants. Photo Documentation from Established Photo Stations. Four stations were established for photographs to document the plantings. The locations of these photo stations are described in Table 2 and are shown in Figure 4. Photographs from these stations are included in Attachment D. Table 2. Photographs included in Attachment D. Station View Direction View subject Photo in Attachment D PP1 Northwest Plot 1 D-1 PP2 Northeast Plot 1 D-2 PP2 Southwest Plot 2 D-3 PP3 Northeast Plot 2 D-4 PP4 North Panoramic D-5 As-Built Report, Parcel #921-294-008, p. 6 Figure 4. Locations of photo stations used to document plantings. Ongoing watering All plants are periodically watered based upon weather conditions and rainfall. Watering events have occurred on March 10, May 20, May 31, July 2, and July 15, July 28, August 6, and August 22, and September 2. Water is obtained from the onsite well and is distributed to the individual plants using a hose with a Dramm “water breaker” nozzle. Each plant is watered with approximately 3 to 5 gallons of water during each watering event.   Attachment A Plant Descriptions Hietter/Massmann Mitigation Plan Plantings 2023  Plant Descriptions    Page 1 of 3  TREES  Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus cornuta)   The straight species, Corylus cornuta, is native across much of the US and Canada, but  the Corylus cornuta californica  is more specifically native to the west coast, from  California up into BC, found in low‐to‐mid elevation woodlands. It is a rounded, open,  and graceful deciduous small tree or shrub, growing 6‐12’ tall and possibly wider,  depending on how freely it is allowed to sucker and spread. In winter, it is tinseled  with long, creamy white catkins before the leaves emerge, & before any other woody  plants wake up, so it is a beautiful and striking presence in the late winter garden. Is  very commonly used for habitat restoration.   Black Hawthorn (Crataegus douglasii)  This deciduous shrub (or small tree) grows 12 to 30 feet high in moist soil and partial  shade. Great for moist forest edges, coastal bluffs, thickets, shorelines, riparian areas,  roadsides and upland areas as a soil and stream bank stabilizer. Black‐purple "apples"  are edible and have large seeds. Great strength wood with a fine grain.     Osoberry (Oemleria cerasiformis)  Osoberry is also known as Indian Plum and grows as a shrub or small tree to 18 feet  tall, spreading up to 15 feet wide. It grows in either open, fully exposed sites, or as an  under‐story species growing in full shade. Their white, fragrant flowers provide one of  the first signs of spring and give rise to berries that ripen and turn purple in June.  These shrubs provide valuable upland habitat and food for wildlife.     Pacific Crabapple (Malus Pyrus fusca)  A deciduous small native tree or shrub up to 15‐30 feet high, spreading 10‐20 feet. Spring  flowers are showy white to pink and fragrant. Colorful crabapples go from green to yellow  or reddish. They are suitable for wildlife food. Makes dense thickets. Likes dry to moist  soils in full sun to part shade. Easy to grow.  Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa)  Red Elderberry is a large, sprawling, upright deciduous shrub. It grows from 10 to 20 feet  tall, and spreads from 7 to 15 feet wide. In the spring this tall shrub is decorated with  creamy white, odorous flower clusters. Red Elderberry can be found growing in a wide  range of sites from wet to dry and sunny to shady and tolerates a variety of soils. It favors  stream banks, swampy thickets, moist clearings, and open forests. It’s Red berries are  considered inedible, but it has a variety of uses including riparian restoration, erosion  control, shelter belts, and wildlife habitat improvement.   Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea)  Considering the response of those who see it in the landscape, it's a wonder that this  dogwood isn't planted more often! Its layered effect offers a good horizontal element in  the garden. Blossoms are good for butterflies, and berries provide food for many bird  species. It can grow to 20' tall, spreading up to 20' wide, usually in moist soils along  streams, lakes and swamps. Can occasionally be found growing on open, upland forested  sites. Prefers sun but tolerates shade.   Hietter/Massmann Mitigation Plan Plantings 2023  Plant Descriptions    Page 2 of 3  SHRUBS  Deer Fern  Blechnum (Struthiopteris) spicant   Delicate looking fern often used in floral arrangements. Common in our moist conifer forests. Very  attractive. Good in rain gardens if there is some shade. Can be found along seeps in the shade. Part  Shade to Full Shade. Soil Conditions: some moisture to moist and well drained, to wet soil. Grows to 18  inches in height and 2 feet in width.  Evergreen Huckleberry  Vaccinium ovatum  A superb evergreen with small glossy leaves that are quite attractive and persist all year. The  branches are often used in floral arrangements. Has small pinkish white flowers in spring  followed by edible blackish purple fruit towards late summer or fall. Does well in Full Sun, Part  Shade, or Full Shade. Soil Conditions: Some Moisture to Moist & Well Drained in slightly acid.  Can grow to 5‐8 feet in height and 4‐6 feet in width.     Nootka Rose (Rosa nutkana)  If you have a spare corner, or better, a place for a thicket, consider the Nootka Rose.  The bloom is charming and the fruits, or hips, add color to the fall and winter  landscape. Essential in a wildlife garden that has room for them as they grow up to  15' tall, 10‐12' wide. Found in a wide variety of sites, they typically grow in open  areas and are used along streams, lakes, bogs, as well as upland and rocky sites. Full  Sun to Part Shade.  Oceanspray (Holodiscus discolor)  This deciduous shrub grows 8 to 12 feet tall. Several main stems, clusters of lilac‐ like white flowers which turn brown and remain over winter. Likes dry to moist  open sites and works well in landscaping. Full Sun to Part Shade.  Pacific Rhododendron (Rhododendron macrophyllum)   Also known as the Coast Rhododendron, California Rhododendron and California Rosebay.  The state flower of Washington has large, bold green leaves and spectacular pink flower  clusters. Common on many coastal or mountain sites from California to British Columbia. It is  especially attractive in naturalized settings on the Kitsap Peninsula. In the woods it can reach  25 feet high and 15 feet wide. In the open they are more compact. Full Sun/Part Shade/Shade.  Dry to some moisture to moist and well drained. The pink, sometimes white, bell‐shaped  flowers are borne in showy clusters called trusses.      Red Flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum)  Many gardeners who love this plant do not realize it is native to the Pacific Northwest.  While Red‐flowering Currant survives under less than desirable conditions, its real  beauty comes when it is nurtured with ample water and good soil. The blue‐black  fruits are appreciated by the birds. Grows up to 12' tall, and 10' wide and prefers  exposed, well‐drained sites. Full sun to part shade.    Red Huckleberry  (Vaccinium parvifolium)  This shrub can vary from 3‐12 ft., but it most often grows to about 4 feet. It  tolerates shade or sun, and dryish or moist sites, but does best in well drained soils  with humus. Fruit is attractive, salmon colored, edible berries favored by birds.  Hietter/Massmann Mitigation Plan Plantings 2023  Plant Descriptions    Page 3 of 3    Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus)  Soft blue‐green leaves set off the small, pinkish‐white, urn‐shaped flowers  where hummingbirds come for nectar. Plant to offer shelter to birds and  small animals, to control erosion, or to add a light texture to an informal  hedge or woodland. Clusters of marble‐sized white berries provide winter  food when there's not much else available for birds.  It can grow anywhere  from 3' to 8' tall, with approximately equal spread, forming large thickets  over time. It is adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions & is a great  soil stabilizer. The berries are considered poisonous to humans.   Tall Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium)    Tall Oregon Grape brings ever changing features throughout the year; bright yellow flowers  and bronze new growth of stout evergreen foliage in spring, attractive dark blue berries in  summer, and colorful, red‐purple tones in winter. It is drought tolerant once established and  adapted to grow in a wide range of conditions from exposed Full sun to shady areas.    Attachment B Receipts for Plants and Organic Matter Hietter/Massmann Mitigation Plan Plantings 2023                      Plant Procurement Receipts Page 1 of 4  Jefferson County Conservation District Plant Sale     Order # 474250489         Order # 263468309  Order date: 12/6/2022, 5:22 PM            Order date: 12/7/2022, 2:56 PM                                     PICKUP DATE:     Saturday, 2/25/23     Jefferson County Fairgrounds Horticultural Building     4907 Landes St Port Townsend WA 98368                                                  Hietter/Massmann Mitigation Plan Plantings 2023 Plant Procurement Receipts Page 2 of 4 Hietter/Massmann Mitigation Plan Plantings 2023 Plant Procurement Receipts Page 3 of 4 Hietter/Massmann Mitigation Plan Plantings 2023 Plant Procurement Receipts Page 4 of 4   Attachment C Relative Locations of the Individual Plants Hietter/Massmann Mitigation Plan Plantings 2023 AS‐BUILT REPORT DRAWING PLOT #11Vine Maple234Indian Plum/ OsoberrySnowberry Nootka Rose567 8 9Pacific CrabappleDeer FernRed Flowering CurrantTall Oregon GrapeNootka  Rose101112 13Nootka Rose Snowberry Deer Fern Snowberry14 15 16 17 18Red ElderberryRed Flowering CurrantEvergreen HuckleberryNootka  RoseIndian Plum/ Osoberry19 20 21 22 23Red Osier DogwoodRed Flowering CurrantNootka RoseIndian Plum/ OsoberryPacific Crabapple24 25 26 27 2829Nootka Rose Snowberry Oceanspray OceansprayEvergreen HuckleberryBeaked Hazelnut30 31 3233Tall Oregon GrapeRed Flowering CurrantRed Flowering CurrantRed Osier Dogwood34 35 36 37 38 39 40Nootka Rose Oceanspray OceansprayRed Osier DogwoodOceanspray Oceanspray Oceanspray41424344Nootka Rose Oceanspray Nootka Rose Oceanspray45 46 47 48 49 50 51Pacific RhododendronEvergreen HuckleberryDeer FernEvergreen HuckleberryPacific RhododendronDeer Fern Deer Fern Hietter/Massmann Mitigation Plan Plantings 2023 AS‐BUILT REPORT DRAWING PLOT #252 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65Red ElderberrySnowberryRed Osier DogwoodIndian Plum/ OsoberryRed Osier DogwoodSnowberryRed Osier DogwoodSnowberryBlack HawthorneSnowberryRed ElderberryDeer FernIndian Plum/ OsoberryDeer Fern66 67 68 69 70 71Deer FernPacific RhododendronDeer Fern Deer FernEvergreen HuckleberryDeer Fern72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83Beaked HazelnutDeer FernTall Oregon GrapeDeer FernRed Flowering CurrantDeer FernTall Oregon GrapeEvergreen HuckleberryDeer Fern OceansprayRed Osier DogwoodRed Flowering Currant   Attachment D Photo Documentation   Photograph D-1. View of Plot 1 looking northwest from Station PP1. Photograph D-2. View of Plot 1 looking northeast from Station PP2.   Photograph D-3. View of Plot 2 looking southwest from Station PP2.   Photograph D-4. View of Plot 2 looking northeast from Station PP3.   Photograph D-5. Panoramic View from Station PP4.