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Affidavit of Publication
Rudi Alcott, being first duly sworn on oath, deposes and says that he is the Publisher of The
Federal Way Mirror, a weekly newspaper. That said newspaper is published in the English
language continually as a weekly newspaper in Federal Way, King County, Washington, and is
now and during all of said time has been printed in an office maintained by the aforementioned
place of publication of said newspaper.
That the annexed is a true copy of a legal advertisement placed by
City of Federal Way - Community Development
as it was published in regular issues (and not in supplemental form) of said newspaper once
each week for a period of one consecutive weeks(s), commencing on the 24th day of July 2015,
and ending on the 24th day of July 2015 , both dates inclusive, and that such newspaper was
regularly distributed to its readers during all of said period.
That the full amount of the fee charged for the foregoing publication is the sum of $87.96,
which amount has been paid in full, or billed at the legal rate according to RCW 65.16.020.
Subscribed to and sworn before me this 4th day of Seotember 2015.
Notary Public in and for the State of Washington,
Residing at Buckley
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NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
Christensen Bulkhead Replacement / File No: 15-
102699-00-SE
Proposal: Proposed replacement of a failing wood
bulkhead with a rock bulkhead, approximately 62
feet long and 5 feet in height.
Proponent: Kim Kaufman, Pacific Northwest Bulk-
head, PO Box 11477, Olympia, WA 98508
Location: 204 SW 292nd Street, Federal Way
Lead Agency: City of Federal Way
Staff Contact:Senior Planner Stacey Welsh, AlCP,
253-835-2634
The lead agency for this proposal has determined
that it does not have a probable significant adverse
impact on the environment, and an environmental
impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW
43.21 C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after re-
view of a completed environmental checklist, Fed-
eral Way Comprehensive Plan, and other municipal
policies, plans, rules, and regulations designated
as a basis for exercise of substantive authority un-
der the State Environmental Policy Act pursuant to
RCW 43.31 CA 10. This information is available to
the public on request.
Further information regarding this action is
available to the public upon request from the De-
partment of Community Development. This DNS is
issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency
will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the
date below. Comments must be submitted by 5:00
p.m. on August 7, 2015.
Unless modified by the city, this determination will
become final following the above comment dead-
line. Any person aggrieved of the city's final deter-
mination may file an appeal. Anyone may appeal
this determination to the Federal Way City Clerk
(33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA
98003), no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 28,
2015, by a written letter stating the reason for the
appeal of the determination. You should be pre-
pared to make specific factual objections.
Published in the Federal Way Mirror on July 24,
2015.
FWM 2258
Stacey Welsh
From: Tina Piety
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 4:02 PM
To: gretchen.kaehler@dahp.wa.gov
Cc: Stacey Welsh
Subject: Federal Way DNS
Attachments: Cultural Resources Report for Christensen Bulkhead.pdf, DNS and Checklist for
Christensen Bulkhead.pdf
Hello,
Attached you will find a DNS, environmental checklist, and a Cultural Resources Report for the Christensen Bulkhead
Replacement project in the City of Federal Way. If you have any questions and/or comments, please contact Senior
Planner Stacey Welsh, AICP, atStacey.weish2cityc)ffederalway-com or253-835-2634.
Thank you,
E. Tina Piety
Administrative Assistant 11
Fe�eraj Way
Community Development Department
33325 8 th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
Phone: 253/835-2601 Fax: 253/835-2609
www.cityoffederalway.com
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNiTy DEVELOPMENT
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way WA 98003
253-835-7000; Fax 253-835-2609
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1�rg��ereby declare, under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of
Washington, that a:
El Notice of Land Use Application/Action
El Notice of Determination of Significance
(DS) and Scoping Notice
Notice of Environmental Determination
of Nonsignificance (SEPA, DNS)
El Notice of Mitigated Environmental
Determination of Nonsignificance (SEPA,
MDNS)
El Notice of Land Use Application &
Optional DNS/MDNS
El FWRC Interpretation
0 Other
El Land Use Decision Letter
El Notice of Public Hearing before the
Hearing Examiner
El Notice of Planning Commission Public
Hearing
0 Notice of LUTC/CC Public Hearing
El Notice of Application for Shoreline
Management Permit
1:1 Shoreline Management Permit
El Adoption of Existing Environmental
Document
was )3 mailed [I foxed 11 e-mailed andlor 0 posted to or at each of the attached addresses on
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NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
Christensen Bulkhead Replacement / FILE No: 15-102699-00-SE
Proposal: Proposed replacement of a failing wood bulkhead with a rock bulkhead, approximately
62 feet long and 5 feet in height.
Proponent: Kim Kaufman, Pacific Northwest Bulkhead, PO Box 11477, Olympia, WA 98508
Location: 204 SW 292 d Street, Federal Way
Lead Agency: City of Federal Way
Staff Contact: Senior Planner Stacey Welsh, AlCP, 253-835-2634
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse
impact on the environment, and an environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW
43.21 C.03 0(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist, Federal
Way Comprehensive Plan, and other municipal policies, plans, rules, and regulations designated as a basis
for exercise of substantive authority under the State Environmental Policy Act pursuant to RCW
43.3 1 C. 110. This information is available to the public on request.
Further information regarding this action is available to the public upon request from the Department
of Community Development. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not
act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on
August 7, 2015.
Unless modified by the city, this determination will become final following the above comment deadline.
Any person aggrieved of the city's final determination may file an appeal. Anyone may appeal this
determination to the Federal Way City Clerk (33325 8h Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003), no later
than 5:00 p.m. on August 28, 2015, by a written letter stating the reason for the appeal of the determination.
You should be prepared to make specific factual objections.
Published in the Federal Way Mirror on July 24, 2015.
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(separeg ister@ecy.wa.gov); 'info@ psp.wa.gov'; 'reviewteam @commerce.wa.gov';
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'laura.arber@dfw.wa.gov'; 'sepa@pscleanair.org'; eharris@psrc.org;
laura.murphy@muckleshoot.nsn.us; karen.walter@muckleshoot.nsn.us;
brandon.reynon@puyalluptribe.com; dlewarch@suquamish.nsn.us; wfwoctap@fws.gov;
Chris Ingham; Gordon Goodsell;'wec@wecprotects.org'; basbury@lakehaven.org;
assessor.info@kingcounty.gov; d lath rop@desmoineswa.gov;
jordan@portoftacoma.com
Stacey Welsh
Federal Way DNS
DNS and Checklist for Christensen Bulkhead.pdf
Attached you will find a DNS and environmental checklist for the Christensen Bulkhead Replacement project in the City
of Federal Way. If you have any questions and/or comments, please contact Senior Planner Stacey Welsh, AICP, at
Stacey.welsh@citvcffeder�llwa�.co�m or 253-835-2634.
Thank you,
E. Tina Piety
Administrative Assistant 11
Federal VVay
Community Development Department
33325 8 th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
Phone: 253/835-2601 Fax: 253/835-2609
www.citvoffederalway.cQm
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33325 8th Avenue Soufh
Federal Way WA 98003
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NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
Christensen Bulkhead Replacement / FiLE No: 15-102699-00-SE
Proposal: Proposed replacement of a failing wood bulkhead with a rock bulkhead, approximately
62 feet long and 5 feet in height.
Proponent: Kim Kaufman, Pacific Northwest Bulkhead, PO Box 11477, Olympia, WA 98508
Location: 204 SW 292 d Street, Federal Way
Lead Agency: City of Federal Way
Staff Contact: Senior Planner Stacey Welsh, A1CP, 253-835-2634
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse
impact on the environment, and an environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW
43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist, Federal
Way Comprehensive Plan, and other municipal policies, plans, rules, and regulations designated as a basis
for exercise of substantive authority under the State Environmental Policy Act pursuant to RCW
43.3 1 C. I 10. This information is available to the public on request.
Further information regarding this action is available to the public upon request from the Department
of Community Development. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not
act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on
August 7, 2015.
Unless modified by the city, this determination will become final following the above comment deadline.
Any person aggrieved of the city's final determination may file an appeal. Anyone may appeal this
determination to the Federal Way City Clerk (33325 8flAvenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003), no later
than 5:00 p.m. on August 28, 2015, by a written letter stating the reason for the appeal of the determination.
You should be prepared to make specific factual objections.
Published in the Federal Way Mirror on July 24, 2015.
Doe I.D. 70027
Tina Piety
From: Jennifer Anderson <janderson@fedwaymirror.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 4:08 PM
To: Tina Piety
Subject: Re: FW: Legal Notice
Got it, thanks!
Jennifer Anderson
Advertising Sales Consultant
Office: 253-925-5565, Ext 3056
Internal: 02-3056
Fax: 253-925-5750
31919 Ist Ave S, Ste 101, Federal Way, WA 98003
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Sound Publishing, Inc.
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On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 4:02 PM, Tina Piety <TiLna.Piety@cit�offede�ralwa�.com�> wrote:
Hello,
Please publish the attached legal notice (Christensen Bulkhead DNS, 15-102699) in Friday's (7/24/15) issue.
Please ftimish an affidavit of publication. Thank you,
Tina
E. Tina Piety
Administrative Assistant 11
:��deral Way
Community Development Department
33325 81h Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
Phone: 253/835-2601 -Fax:
www.eftyoffederalway.com
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Federal Way
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way WA 98003
253-835-7000; Fax 253-835-2609
www.cityoffederalwa3y-r-orn
DECLARATION OF DISTRIBUTION
hereby declare, under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of
Washington, that a:
El Notice of Land Use Application/Action
El Notice of Determination of Significance
(DS) and Scoping Notice
Notice of Environmental Determination
of Nonsignificance (SEPA, DNS)
Notice of Mitigated Environmental
Determination of Nonsignificance (SEPA,
MDNS)
Notice of Land Use Application &
Optional DNS/MDNS
El FWRC Interpretation
0 Other
0 Land Use Decision Letter
El Notice of Public Hearing before the
Hearing Examiner
Notice of Planning Commission Public
Hearing
11 Notice of LUTC/CC Public Hearing
Notice of Application for Shoreline
Management Permit
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0 Adoption of Existing Environmental
Document
was 0 mailed 0 faxed )�e-mailed and/or 0 posted to or at each of the attached addresses on
2015.
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Jim Ferrell, Mayor
Ms. Kim Kaufman
Pacific Northwest Bulkhead
PO Box 11477 FILE
Olympia, WA 98508
Re: File #15-102699-00-SE; SEPA THRESHOLD DETERNUNATION
Christensen Bulkhead Replacement, 204 SW 292nd Street, Federal Way
Dear Ms. Kaufman:
July 24, 2015
The city has reviewed the environmental checklist submitted with the Shoreline Exemption for the Christensen
Bulkhead Replacement. It has been determined that the proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on
the environment. As a result, an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required to comply with the State
Environmental Polig Act (SEPA). A copy of the Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) is enclosed.
A 14-day comment period is requJired by the SEPA rules (WAC 197-11-340). A notice inviting comments win be
published in the Federal lrleD, Mimr, posted onsite, posted on the official public notification boards of the city and public
librades, and mailed to all property ownen within 300 feet o F the site on July 24, 2015. At the end of the comment
period, the department will determine if the DNS should be withdrawn, modified, or issued -as proposed. All final
determinations may be appealed within 21 days (August 28, 2015) following the comment deadline. No licenses, permits,
or approvals wili be issued until completion of the appeal period.
Our decision not to require an EIS does not mean that the license, permit, or approval you are seeking from the city has
been granted. Approval or denial of the proposal will be made by the appropriate administrative or legislative body vested
with that authority.
After a final decision has been made on your proposal (i.e., after a permit has been issued), you may, but are not requited
to, publish a Notice of Action as set forth in RCW 43.21C.075. The Notice of Action sets forth a time period after
which no legal challenges regarding the proposal's compliance with SEPA can be made. A copy of the Notice of Action
form and copies of RCW 43.21 C.080 and WAC 197-11-680 providing instructions for giving this notice are available
from the Department of Community Development.
The city is not responsible for publishing the Notice of Action. However, the city is responsible for giving a notice (to
parties of record) stating the date for commencing a judicial appeal (including the SEPA portion of that appeal) if your
proposal is one for which the city's action on it has a specified time period within which any court appeals must be made.
Questions regarding the environmental review component should be directed to me at
or 253-835-2634.
Sincerely,
Stacey Welsh, AICP
Senior Planner
enc: DNS
C: Bob Christensen, 204 SW 292-1 Street, Federal Way, WA 98023
D- LD. 70026
33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 - (253) 835-7000 - www.cityoffederalway.com
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DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
Christensen Bulkhead Replacement
File No: 15-102699-00-SE
Proposal: Proposed replacement of a failing wood bulkhead with a rock bulkhead, approximately
62 feet long and 5 feet in height.
Proponent: Kim Kaufman, Pacific Northwest Bulkhead, PO Box 11477, Olympia, WA 98508
Location: 204 SW 292"' St., Federal Way
Lead Agency: City of Federal Way
Staff Contact: Senior Planner Stacey Welsh, AICP, 253-835-2634
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse
impact on the environment, and an environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW
43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist, Federal
Way Comprehensive Plan, and other municipal policies, plans, rules, and regulations designated as a basis
for exercise of substantive authority under the State Environmental Policy Act pursuant to RCW
43.3 1 C. 110. This information is available to the public on request.
Further information regarding this action is available to the public upon request from the Department of
Community Development. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on
this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on August 7,
2015.
Unless modified by the city, this determination will become final following the above comment deadline.
Any person aggrieved of the city's final determination may file an appeal. Anyone may appeal this
determination to the Federal Way City Clerk (address below), no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 28, 2015,
by a written letter stating the reason for the appeal of the determination. You should be prepared to make
specific factual objections.
Responsible Official: Michael A. Morales
Title: Community Development Director
Address: 33325 8"' Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: 253-835-2612
Date Issued: July 24, 2015
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RECEIVED Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
CITY OFO:t �%6 253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609
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Federal Way JUN 64'2015
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CDS
SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Purpose of checkust.
Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are
significant. This information is also helpffil to determine if available avoidance, minimization, or compensatory
mitigation measureswill address the probable significant impacts, or if an environmental impact statement will be
prepared to further analyze the proposal.
_rnstructions for qppKcants- V20W
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer each
question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or
private consultant for some questions. You may use '5iot app&able" or '�kes not appyl"on# whwyaw wn vokdh wby it does not
appl - unknown. You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies and/or reports.
y and not when the answer ii
Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delayswith the SEPA process, as well as later in the
decision -making process.
The checklistquestions apply to adpa& ofyourpmparal, even if you plan to do them over a period of 6me or on different
pascels of land. Attach any additiona.1 infomiation that will help describe your ptoposal or its environmental effects. The
agency to which you submit this checkJist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information
reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact
Insauctions fbrLeadAgencies.
Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of die proposal,
and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist is considered the first, but not necessarily the only source of
information needed to make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead
agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents.
Use ofcbeck6stfornonp-rojectpropos :[help]
For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans, and programs), complete the applicable parts of
sections A and B, plus the SUPPIXINIENT.M. SHEEF VOit NQNP1ko1i-..(-.r Acrio�N-s (part Q). Please completely answer all
questions that apply and note that the words "project," Icapplicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal,"
"proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agencymay exclude (for nonprojects) questions in
Part B (Environmental Elements) that do not contribute meaningfi-illy to the analysis of the proposal.
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A. BAcKGRouND 1hei
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: 9Le-1VJ
Bob Christensen replace failing timbers with rock
2. Name of applicant: DLe1W
Pacific Northwest Bulkhead Inc.
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: [help]
Kim Kaufman 360-888-6357
p.o. box 11477
Olympia, wa 98505
4. Date checklist prepared: DLe1W
2/13J15
5. Agency requesting checklist VLe1W
City of Federal Way
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): "el
When permits are available
job finish date ten days after start date.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal?
If yes, explain. DLelp
J
no
8. List any, environmental info-n don you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to
this proposal- "el
HPA
9. Do you know whether applications arepending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the
property covered by your proposal? if yes, explain. J&-1W
no
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposaL if known. DAIW
Jatpa HPA building permit
11. Give brief, complete description ofyour proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site.
There are several questions later in this checklist that -ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do
not need to repeat those answers on this page. aead agencies may modify this Form to include additional specific
information on project description) "iei
Replace failing timber with rock (80ton) 62' long 5' tall replacement rock bulkhead.
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12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location ofyour
proposed project� including a street address, if any,, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would
occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan,
vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the
agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to
this checklist. VILIpI
BUENNA ADD LOTS 1-2-3-4 BLK 3 TGW E 100 FT BLK 2 TGW VAC ALLEY ADI SD BLKS 2 & 3
See attached site plan map and driving directions.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS jelpl
X. Earth
a. General description of the site Vjglpj
(underline/cirde one): Flatrolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other
Flat, Rolling.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? DLelpj
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, graveL peat, muck)? If You know the
classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any agricultural land of long-term commemal
significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils. Lh �l
Sand, Gravel, Various size rocks.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity'? If so, describe. ��iel
See attached photos.
e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling,
excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. th �l
See attached site plan.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. DLeIW
no
g. About what percent of the sitewill be covered -with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example,
asphalt or buildings)? VLelpj
none
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h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any. VLe-10
Erosion control rock bulkhead.
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation, and
maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known.
Ji elpJ
n/a
b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe.
lhg-lpj
n/a
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or o ther impacts to air, if any: DItI4
n/a
3. Water
a. Surface Water Dielpj
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and
seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate,
state what stream or river it flows into. PLelpi
Povcrty bay Puget sound.
2) NMH the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (writhin 200 feet) the described waters? If yes,
please describe and attach available plans. Jhe1pJ
See attached site plan.
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or
wl
wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. D—pl
Failing timbers wiU be disposed to upland source. Rock will come from upland quarry.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and
approximate quantities if known. � �el
n/a
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-ycar floodplain? If so, note the location on the site plan. Vitlo
Not to my knowledge
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6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of
waste and anticipated volume of discharge. DLe1W
no
b. Ground Water
1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well foe -drinking water or other purposes? If so, Ve a general
description of the well, proposed uses, and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be
discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. VWW
no
2) Describe waste material that vill be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any
(for example: domestic sewage; industrial containing the following chemicals. . - . agdcultura4 etc -)-
Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if
applicable), at the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. RLelpj
none
c. Water runoff (including stormwater):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storrnwater) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include
quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will tbis water flow into other waters? If so, describe.
jelpl
n/a
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. DLelpj
No
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity, of the site? If so, describe.
no
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage Pattern impacts, if any:
n/a
4. Plants Lh-.el
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: DLeIVI
—x-deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
—x-ever-oreen tree: fit, cedar, pine, other
—x-shrubs
—x 2,Xass
----crop or grain
orchards, vineyards, or other permanent crops
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—wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, niffoil, other
other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? "el
none
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. � �el
See habitat assessment.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if
any. Lh�el
n/a
e. List all noidous weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
none
5. Animals
a. Ust any birds and other animals wbich have been observed on or near the site, or are known to be on or near
the site. Examples include: V2.el
4
birds: hawk heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
marurnals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, betting, shellfish, other
songbirds, deer, fish
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. VLe1W
See habitat assessment.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. DmIW
Not to my knowledge
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any. "el
n/a
e. Ust any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
none
6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's
energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. VILIW
n/a
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b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe.
Jelpl
no
c. What Idnds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? Ust other proposed
measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any. VLe-1W
n/a
7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion,
spill, or hazardous waste that could occur as aresult of this proposal? If so, describe. Viel
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no
----Jr--tQe—sc-r-JBe ny or possibleWTffit9365 the sitt I
none
2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This
includes underground hazardous liquid and gas tmismission pipelines located -within the project area and in
the vicinity.
none
3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the project's
development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project.
none
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
n/a
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any.
n/a
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment,
operation, other)? DielW
none
2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-
term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come
from the site. -Lh �l
n/a
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3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Vjg4l
n/a
8. Land and Shorehne Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby
or adjacent properties? If so, describe. BLelpi
Single Family Residence
b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much
agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as atesult of the
proposal, if any;' If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax
status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use? U14
No
1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business
operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, filling, and harvesting? If so,
how.
101M
c- Describe any structures on the site- PLelpj
Built 1959 Sq ft 3643
3 Bedrooms 3.5 bathroom grade 9 better condition average.
d. XVI any structures be demolished? If so, what? ti_dW
No 4
e- Vlat is the current zoning classification of the site? JILgI4
RS 9.6
f. What is die current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Vjg:14
Rural hems) �J%
g. If applicable, what is die current shoreline master program designation of the site? 4h LAPJ
). j ho r-e- (ipte- ktridkt-
h. I las any part of die site b cen clas sificd as a critical area by the city or coun LV? T f 50, SpCci fy. DIILIW 1 (1,
no 'r7 4-7 e-
L Appro-ximatcly how many people would reside or work- in the completed project? DLelpl
None
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j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? DLelpl
None
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any. JLelp
I
n/a
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any.
Dadw
SEPA, JARPA, HPA, building pern3it
m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of long-term
commercial significance, if any.
none
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many util S would be provided, if any�� Indicate whether high, middle, or low-incomd
housing. D26W
n/a
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicatewhether high, middle, or low-income
housing. DLelW
n/a.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any. VLelp
I
n/a
10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior
building material(s) proposed? "el xpac -6011e-Ae'qJ
n/a _57
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? � �el
n/a
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any. �nel
n/a
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? VLe1PJ
n/a
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b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? Vig1w
n/a
c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? �i �l
n/a
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any.
n/a
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the fi-nmediate vicinity? DLedpl
Boating, swinm-iing
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. VIL1W
NO
c. Proposed measures toreduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be
provided by the project or applicant, if any. VLelpj
n/a
13. Historic and cultural preservation
a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or
eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers located on or near the site? If so, specifically
describe. "el
No
b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include
human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or
near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. DLelpl
No
c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the
project site. Examples include consultation vAth tribes and the department of archeology and historic
preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. Uielp
None
d. Proposed measures to -avoid, rriini�e orcompen
sate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources. Please
include plans for the above and any permits that may be required.
n/a
14. Transportation
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a. Identify public streets and high -ways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe proposed access to
the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. "el
n/a
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not, what is
the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? DILIW
n/a
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed projector non -project proposal have? How many
would the project or proposal eliminate? � �el
n/a
d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle, or state
transportatinn facilities, not inrlildi7g rMlrewnT� If sn, rner-ATTY de--6he (indirqrf- whether pnhlir. or pti
n/a
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity o� water, rail, or air transportation? If so,
generally describe. DL&W
n/a
f How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed projector proposaP If known, indicate
-when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volumewould be trucks (such as commercial and
non -passenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates? Jaelp
I
n/a
g. Will the proposal interferewith, affect, or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on
roads or streets in the area? If so, generaUy describe.
no
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any. VLe1W
n/a
15. Public services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: &e protection, police protection,
public transit, health care, schools, other)? f so, generally describe. V1 U11
No
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b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. BLe-IW
n/a
16. Utihties
a. Underline/circle utilities currently available at the site: VLelw
electricity, natural gas, water, reffise service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other
n/a
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing dae'service, and the general
construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. DLelW
n/a
C SIGNATURE I
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my ktiowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on
them to make its decision.
Signature:
Printed Name of Signee:
Position and Agency/Organization: - - / 24 C, - '�Jze-) Z& zk�4 0"-Z-/2 (f -
Date Submitted: Is
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LITHIC ANALYSTS RECEIVED
JUN .64. 2015
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CDS
POBox2466,Silverthorne,C080498 - 403 731d Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98506
Author: Pam Trautman and J. Jeffrey Flenniken
Title of Report: Proposed Christensen Bulkhead Project, 204 SW 292nd Street,
Parcel No. 119600-0125, Federal Way, King County, Washington
Date of Report: May 2015
County: King Section 6, Township 21 North, Range 04 East, W.M.
Quad: Poverty Bay Acres: 0.8
PDF of report submitted (REQUIRED) Yes
Historic Property Inventory Forms to be Approved Online? N/A
Archaeological Site(s)/Isolate(s) Found or Amended? No
TCP(s) found? No
Replace a draft? No
Satisfy a DAHP Archaeological Excavation Permit requirement? No
DAHP Archaeological Site #:
& Submission of PDFs is required.
Please be sure that any PDF submitted to
DAHP has its cover sheet, figures,
graphics, appendices, attachments,
correspondence, etc., compiled into one
single PDF file.
Please check that the PDF displays
correctly when opened.
LITHIC ANALYSTS
May 4, 2015
Kim Kauffman, Office Agent
Pacific Northwest Bulkhead
4735 Bayshore Lane NW
Olympia, WA 98508
RE: Proposed Christensen Bulkhead Project, 204 SW 292nd Street,
Parcel No. 119600-0125, Federal Way, King County, Washington
Dear Ms. Kauff man,
This letter report describes the results of a cultural resources survey of property
owned
by Robert T and Laurel Christensen at 204 SW 292th Street, in Federal Way, King
County,
Washington. This property is located in the Buenna neighborhood near Redondo on
Puget Sound (Figures 1 9). The proposed project is expected to require a shoreline
permit from the City of Federal Way. FWRC 15.05.040(6) requires a site inspection
and
evaluation for ground disturbing activities in areas known to contain historic,
cultural, or
archaeological resources- A precontact shelf midden (45KI003) is located nearby
(Figure 2)-
This report is intended to assist you and the landowner in providing documentation
of the
site inspection and results.
Project Background
The proposed bulkhead project is located along the shoreline of East Passage on
Puget Sound in Section 6, Township 21 North, Range 4 East, W.M., USGS Poverty
Bay Quadrangle (Figure 1). The landform on which the property is located rises
steeply in elevation above Poverty Bay and is flanked by relatively high bluffs. A
short distance east, just below Redondo Beach, a creek cuts through the landform
to enter Poverty Bay, and thus Puget Sound. The homes along the beach in this
area have bulkheads.
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It is approached by a steep gravel trail and staircase from above (Figure 3). The area at
the bottom of the stairs behind the bulkhead is planted in grass.
Archaeological site 45KI003 (Bryan 1953) was originally recorded in 1953 as a shell
midden along both sides of the creek (Cold Brook) where Ist Avenue South intersects
with Redondo Way South. Cultural material was two —three feet deep, but the site had
been previously disturbed by bulldozing for construction of the road and a mobile home
park. A subsequent archaeological inspection of the site revealed skeletal remains,
which had been "redeposited from the slope to the midden" (Moura 1981).
The Christensen property is located within the traditional use area of today's Suquamish
Tribe and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Both spoke Southern Lushootseed. In addition,
the Puyallup Indian Tribe and the Duwamish Tribe also utilized the area (Suttles and
Lane 1990). A Lushootseed place name, Tso'Lkobld, is recorded for Redondo Creek once
used by whales to get from Puget Sound to Steel Lake. The small creek (Cold Brook) at
Buen na was ca I led Qo'qahwEtx for crabappies that grew there. Several versions of a n
oral history are recorded regarding the large boulder on the beach southwest of the
project area known as KokowNtsa or Blanket Rock (Waterman 2001). Blanket Rock is
located four parcels from the project and is clearly visible from the Christensen beach.
in all versions of the story, covering events from around Three Tree Point above
Redondo to Blanket Rock, a husband and wife were both turned into rocks. The wife
became a white rock on the beach north of Redondo. Her husband, dressed in whistling
marmot skins, was turned into Blanket Rock, so named because its surface resembles a
wrinkled blanket (Ballard 1929 in Caster 2010). Interior groups visited the beaches at
Redondo during spring to camp. Others from White River camped at Des Moines and
Three Tree Point encompassing the geography of the various stories (Caster 2010).
After the displacement of Indian people, the prairie areas were utilized for agriculture
and other areas nearby for logging. However, the Redondo area was not settled by
European -Americans until 1870, when Ernst Lange constructed a cabin on the beach. A
homestead claim was filed by Sam Stone, who established one of the earliest logging
settlements on Puget Sound, Stone's Landing. Upland sawmills soon followed. The
Weyerhaeuser Company harvested most of the largest trees in area by 1915. The name
of Stone's Landing was changed to Redondo in 1906. Buenna, established in 1890 west
of today's Ist Avenue South, was one of the first platted towns on the shores of Poverty
Bay. The Buenna School was constructed that same year on what is now SW 296 th Street
between 9th and loth . The Buenna School was consolidated with Federal Way School
District in 1919 and torn down in 1935. Even though the area is now part of city of
Federal Way, it is still known as Buenna (Caster 2007).
Previous Cultural Resource Survey
The project area has not been previously surveyed for archaeological materials. One
cultural resource survey was conducted for the Redondo Outfall Pipe Repair on the
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beach north of the current project. This was north of, and adjacent to, archaeological
site 45KI003. It was determined that the site does not extend into that project (Early
2005).
Survey Methodology and Results
Archaeologists J. Jeffrey Flenniken, Ph.D. and Pam Trautman surveyed the proposed
bulkhead project area on April 22, 203.5, for evidence of historic and prehistoric
artifacts. The goals of the survey were to determine if the proposed project would have
an impact on previously recorded archaeological site (45KI003) or any as yet unrecorded
sites. A meandering pedestrian survey of the supratidal and interticlal zone was
conducted at low tide under sunny and dry weather conditions.
The APE consists of a small, flat, grass -covered yard area just behind an existing and
deteriorating wooden bulkhead (Figures 4 — 6) and the gravel beach below. The area
immediately adjacent to and behind the bulkhead was covered with a thick grass lawn
cover. Washed M areas behind the bulkhead provided a view of the sub5iurface area
indicating previous disturbances, such as installation of drainage pipe (Figure 6). ThreE
STPs (Figures 3 and 7) were excavated to determine the potential existence of
subsurface cultural resources. All STP sediments were screened through V hardware
cloth. Cultural materials were not identified in the STPs.
Starting at the west end of the yard area, STPI (10YR 3/3 dark brown, moist; 0550110
mE/5243319 mN) was excavated to 70 cmbs (Figure 3). Excavated clay/sand sediments
produced modern glass, red brick fragments, marine shell fragments, rounded pebbles
and cobbles, and bits of rusted metal.
STP2 was excavated just east of STPI in the middle of the grassy lawn Figure 3). STP2
(10YR 3/3 dark brown, moist; 0550119 mE/5243321 mN) was excavated to 70 cmbs.
(Excavated clay/sand sediments produced a large unmovable concrete block (STP dug
around concrete block), modern glass jar neck fragment, charred asphalt single
fragment, marine shell fragments, rounded pebbles and cobbles, and bits of rusted
metal.
STP3 was excavated east of STP2 near the eastern property boundary (Figure 3). STP3
(10YR 3/3 dark brown, moist; 0550125 mE/5243329 mN) was excavated to 50 cmbs,
aborted due to a very large rocks. Excavated clay/sand sediments produced modern
glass, marine shell fragments, and rounded pebbles and cobbles.
STP sediments revealed disturbed sediments which were most likely deposited during
the excavation of the cabin foundation next to the lawn area. All STPS were negative for
cultural resources. In addition, artifacts were not found on the gravel beach below.
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Conclusions and Recommendations
Although one pre -contact archaeological site has been mapped nearby, this study
concludes that site, 45KI003, is not located within the project area. The proposed
Christensen Bulkhead Project has minimal potential for significant cultural resources.
Based on the results of this survey, we recommend that no historic properties will be
affected by the proposed bulkhead installation, and no further investigation is
recommended. This report should be submitted to the City of Federal Way who will
submit it to the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation in Olympia.
Sincerely,
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J. Jeffrey Flenniken, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
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Pam J. Trautman
Cultural Specialist
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References and Figures
Ballard, Arthur
1929 Mythology of Southern Puget Sound. University of Washington Press, Seattle.
Reprinted in 3.999 by Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum. North Bend.
Bryan, B.
1953 University of Washington Archaeological Field Form for 45KI003 on file at the
Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. Olympia.
Caster, Jerry
2007 Federal Way Historical Society Timeline. Historical Society of Federal Way.
Federal Way.
2010 Native American Presence in the Federal Way Area. Revised and expanded
from 2005. Monograph prgpgrqd for the Fqijeral Way Historical Society.
Federal Way.
Early, Amber
2005 Cultural Resources Assessment of the Redondo Outfall Pipe Repair Project,
King County, Washington. NWAA Report No. WA 05-91, on file at the
Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. Olympia.
Moura, G.
3.981 State of Washington Master Site File for 45KI003 on file at the Department of
Archaeology and Historic Preservation. Olympia.
Suttles W., and B. Lane
1990 Southern Coast Salish. In Handbook of North American Indians, Volume 7,
edited by Wayne Suttles. Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, D.C.
Waterman, T. T.
2001 Puget Sound Geography: Original Manuscript from T. T. Waterman. Edited with
additional material by V. Hilbert, J. Miller and S. Zahir. Lushootseed Press,
Federal Way.
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1, (IV-" hereby declare, under penalty of perjury of the laws of
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Jim Ferrell, Mayor
July 16, 2015
Ms. Kim K-aufman
Pacific Northwest Bulkhead
PO Box 11477
Olympia, WA 98508
FILE
Re: Files #15-102699-00-SE & 15-102697-00-SH; LETTER OF COMPLETE APPLICATION
Christensen Bulkhead Replacement, 204 SW 292nd Street, Federal Way
Dear Ms. K aufman:
The Community Development Department is in receipt of yourJuly 6, 2015, and July 15, 2015, resubmittals
of items identified in a prior incomplete application email correspondences; June 19, 2015, and July 6, 2015.
Your proposed project includes replacement of a Failing Nvood bulkhead with a rock bulkhead, approximately
62 feet long and 5 feet in height.
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION
Please consider this correspondence a formal Letter of Complete Application. Pursuant to.Federal Wa
,y Revired
Code (FWRC) 14.10.020, the application is deemed complete as of the date of this letter. The complete
-application determin ti n is based on a review ofyour submittal relative to those requirements as set forth in
FWRC 14.10.020. The submittal requirements are not intended to determine if an application conforms to
the City of Federal Way codes; they are used only to determine if all required materials have been submitted.
CLOSING
Formal processing and review of your application will now begin. Technical review comments may follow at
a later date. Any questions concerning your SEPA orShoreline Exemption application may be directed to me
at 253-835-2634, or stacey.welsh@cityoffederalway.com.
Sincerely,
Stacey Welsh, AICP
Senior Planner
c: Bob Chrimnsen, 204 SW 292nd Street, Federal Way, WA 98023
Do� I.D. 70023
33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 - (253) 835-7000 # www.cityoffederalway-com