15-102839/15-102840Washington Department of
Fish & Wildlife
PO Box 43234
HYDRAULIC PROJECT APPROVAL Olympia, WA 98504-3234
FISH W WILDLIM
(360) 902-2200
Issued Date: September 24, 2015 Permit Number: 2015-4-735+01
Project End Date: December 31, 2017
PERMITTEE
Pacific Northwest Bulkhead Inc
ATTENTION: Kim Kaufman
PO Box 11477
FPA/Public Notice Number: N/A
Application ID: 5209
AUTHORIZED AGENT OR CONTRACTOR
Pacific NW Bulkhead Inc
ATTENTION: Kim Kaufman
PO Box 11477
Olympia, WA 98508-1477 Olympia, WA 98508
Project Name: Mick Adkisson Replacement Bulkhead
Project Description: Replace failing timber bulkhead with rock bulkhead landward of existing
PROVISIONS
1. TIMING LIMITATION: To protect fish and shellfish habitats at the job site, work below the ordinary high water line
must occur from AUGUST 1 and DECEMBER 31 AND JANUARY 1 and FEBRUARY 15 of any year.
2. APPROVED PLANS: Work must be accomplished per plans and specifications submitted with the application and
approved by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, MICK ADKISSON REPLACEMENT BULKHEAD,
received AUGUST 11, 2015, except as modified by this Hydraulic Project Approval. You must have a copy of these
plans available on site during all phases of the project proposal.
3. PRE- AND POST -CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION: You, your agent, or contractor must contact the Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife by e-mail at HPAapplications@dfw.wa.gov; mail to Post Office Box 43234, Olympia,
Washington 98504-3234; or fax to (360) 902-2946 at least three business days before starting work, and again within
seven days after completing the work. The notification must include the permittee's name, project location, starting date
for work or date the work was completed, and the permit number. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
may conduct inspections during and after construction; however, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will
notify you or your agent before conducting the inspection.
4. PHOTOGRAPHS: You, your agent, or contractor must take photographs of the job site after the work is completed.
You must upload the photographs to the post -permit requirement page in the Aquatic Protection Permitting System
(APPS) or mail them to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at Post Office Box 43234, Olympia, Washington
98504-3234 within 30-days after the work is completed.
5. FISH KILL/ WATER QUALITY PROBLEM NOTIFICATION: If a fish kill occurs or fish are observed in distress at the
job site, immediately stop all activities causing harm. Immediately notify the Washington Department of Fish and
Wildlife of the problem. If the likely cause of the fish kill or fish distress is related to water quality, also notify the
Washington Military Department Emergency Management Division at 1-800-258-5990. Activities related to the fish kill
or fish distress must not resume until the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife gives approval. The Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife may require additional measures to mitigate impacts.
STAGING, JOB SITE ACCESS AND EQUIPMENT
6. Establish the staging area (used for activities such as equipment storage, vehicle storage, fueling, servicing, and
hazardous material storage) in a location and manner that will prevent contaminants like petroleum products, hydraulic
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Washington Department of
Fish & Wildlife
HYDRAULIC PROJECT APPROVAL PO Box 43234
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(360) 902-2200
Issued Date: September 24, 2015 Permit Number: 2015-4-735+01
Project End Date: December 31, 2017 FPA/Public Notice Number: N/A
Application ID: 5209
fluid, fresh concrete, sediments, sediment -laden water, chemicals, or any other toxic or harmful materials from entering
waters of the state.
7. Clearly mark boundaries to establish the limit of work associated with site access and construction.
8. Limit the removal of native bankline vegetation to the minimum amount needed to construct the project.
9. Retain all natural habitat features on the beach larger than twelve inches in diameter including trees, stumps, logs,
and large rocks. These natural habitat features may be moved during construction but they must be placed near the
preproject location before leaving the job site.
10. Confine the use of equipment to specific access and work corridor shown in the approved plans.
11. Check equipment daily for leaks and complete any required repairs before using the equipment in or near the
water.
12. Lubricants composed of biodegradable base oils such as vegetable oils, synthetic esters, and polyalkylene glycols
are recommended for use in equipment operated in or near water.
13. Operate vessels with minimal propulsion power to avoid prop scour damage to the bed and marine vegetation
habitats.
14. Restrict vessel operation to tidal elevations adequate to prevent propeller related damage to seagrass and kelp.
15. Do not deploy anchors or spuds in seagrass or kelp.
CONSTRUCTION -RELATED SEDIMENT, EROSION AND POLLUTION CONTAINMENT
16. Do not conduct project activities when the work area is inundated by tidal waters.
17. Prevent contaminants from the project, such as petroleum products, hydraulic fluid, fresh concrete, sediments,
sediment -laden water, chemicals, or any other toxic or harmful materials, from entering or leaching into waters of the
state.
18. All existing piles, debris, or other deleterious materials resulting from construction shall be removed from the beach
area and bed and prevented from entering waters of the state. A boom or similar device shall be used to contain
floatable materials.
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
19. Do not use native bed material, other than material excavated for bulkhead footings or placement of bulkhead base
rock, for project construction or fills.
20. Do not use wood treated with oil -type preservative (creosote, pentachlorophenol) in any hydraulic project. Wood
treated with waterborne preservative chemicals (ACZA, ACQ) may be used if the Western Wood Preservers Institute
has approved the waterborne chemical for use in the aquatic environment. The manufacturer must follow the Western
Wood Preservers Institute guidelines and the best management practices to minimize the preservative migrating from
treated wood into aquatic environments. To minimize leaching, wood treated with a preservative by someone other
than a manufacturer must follow the field treating guidelines. These guidelines and best management practices are
available at www.wwpinstitute.org.
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Washington Department of
Fish & Wildlife
HYDRAULIC PROJECT APPROVAL PO Box 43234
Olympia, WA 98504-3234
HS&W WILDLIE
(360) 902-2200
Issued Date: September 24, 2015 Permit Number: 2015-4-735+01
Project End Date: December 31, 2017 FPA/Public Notice Number: N/A
Application ID: 5209
BULKHEAD - ROCK
21. Project activities include removing an existing timber bulkhead and replacing with a rock bulkhead, as illustrated in
your plans. The length of the new rock bulkhead must not exceed 88 feet.
22. Establish the waterward distance of the rock bulkhead from a permanent benchmark(s) (fixed objects) before
starting work on the project. The benchmarks must be located and shown on the approved plans, marked in the field,
and protected to serve as a post -project reference for ten years.
23. Remove the existing timber bulkhead from the beach and deposit the bulkhead in an upland area above the limits
of extreme high tidal water.
24. As specified in the plans, the waterward face of the rock bulkhead must be located landward of the existing timber
bulkhead.
25. Bury base rocks a minimum of 18 inches below the preproject natural beach grade.
26. Build the rock bulkhead using clean, angular material of a sufficient durability and size to prevent its being broken
up or washed away by high water or wave action.
27. Incorporate all upland drainage tight lines into the bulkhead near beach grade to prevent erosion of the bed.
28. For beach nourishment projects, place sand and gravel on the beach following the provisions below:
a. Sand and gravel placed on the beach should be of a composition similar to the on -site bank/bluff material or a
sand/gravel mix meeting the following specifications:
Sieve Size Percent passing by weight
5/8-inch 100
3/8-inch 90-100
1/1 6-inch 40-50
1/100-inch (.25mm) 0-5
b. Spread the material along the entire length of the bulkhead waterward for a distance of 88 lineal feet to a uniform
depth of six inches.
c. Use clean, round gravel, not crushed or angular rock.
d. The mix must not contain fine silt or clay type soils.
e. The sand and gravel mix must be placed within 72 hours following bulkhead construction.
29. Keep the use of equipment on the beach to a minimum, confined to a single access point, and limited to a 25-foot
work corridor waterward of the base rocks. Construction material must not touch the beach outside beach outside this
work corridor.
30. Do not stockpile excavated materials containing silt, clay, or fine-grained soil waterward of the ordinary high water
line.
31. You may stockpile sand, gravel, and coarse excavated material waterward of the ordinary high water line provided
the material is placed within the 25-foot work corridor waterward of the base rocks.
32. Prior to tidal inundation, backfill all trenches, depressions, or holes created during construction waterward of the
ordinary high water line.
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Washington Department of
Fish & Wildlife
HYDRAULIC PROJECT APPROVAL PO Box 43234
Olympia, WA 98504-3234
(360) 902-2200
Issued Date: September 24, 2015 Permit Number: 2015-4-735+01
Project End Date: December 31, 2017 FPA/Public Notice Number: N/A
Application ID: 5209
33. Remove all stockpiled and excavated material from the beach within 72 hours of bulkhead construction.
34. Reshape beach area depressions created during project activities to preproject beach level upon project
completion.
DEMOBILIZATION/CLEANUP
35. Remove all trash and unauthorized fill in the project area, including concrete blocks or pieces, bricks, asphalt,
metal, treated wood, glass, floating debris, and paper, that is waterward of the ordinary high water line and deposit
upland.
36. Remove any riprap (including quarry spalls) scattered, or abandoned outside the original design footprint from the
bed and deposit it an upland area above the limits of extreme high tidal water.
37. Remove all debris or deleterious material resulting from construction from the beach area or bed and prevent from
entering waters of the state.
38. Do not burn wood, trash, waste, or other deleterious materials waterv.,ard of the ordinary hinh er line.
39. Replace damaged or destroyed riparian vegetation during the first dormant season (late fall through late winter)
after project completion. Maintain plantings for at least three years to ensure at least eighty percent of the plantings
survive. Failure to achieve the eighty percent survival in year three will require you to submit a plan with follow-up
measures to achieve requirements or reasons to modify requirements.
LOCATION #1: Site Name: Mick Adkisson
2816 SW 300th PI, Federal Way, WA 98023-2325
WORKSTART: September 24,2015 WORK END: December 31, 2017
WRIA Waterbody: Tributa[y to:
09 - Duwamish - Green Wria 09 Marine Puget Sound
1/4 SEC: Section: Township: Range: Latitude: Longitude:
01 21 N 03 E 47.3342 -122.37031
Loization #1 Drivina Directions
see attached map & driving directions
APPLY TO ALL HYDRAULIC PROJECT APPROVALS
County:
King
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Washington Department of
Fish & Wildlife
HYDRAULIC PROJECT APPROVAL PO Box 43234
Olympia, WA 98504-3234
(360) 902-2200
Issued Date: September 24, 2015 Permit Number: 2015-4-735+01
Project End Date: December 31, 2017 FPA/Public Notice Number: N/A
Application ID: 5209
This Hydraulic Project Approval pertains only to those requirements of the Washington State Hydraulic Code,
specifically Chapter 77.55 RCW. Additional authorization from other public agencies may be necessary for this project.
The person(s) to whom this Hydraulic Project Approval is issued is responsible for applying for and obtaining any
additional authorization from other public agencies (local, state and/or federal) that may be necessary for this project.
This Hydraulic Project Approval shall be available on the job site at all times and all its provisions followed by the person
(s) to whom this Hydraulic Project Approval is issued and operator(s) performing the work.
This Hydraulic Project Approval does not authorize trespass.
The person(s) to whom this Hydraulic Project Approval is issued and operator(s) performing the work may be held liable
for any loss or damage to fish life or fish habitat that results from failure to comply with the provisions of this Hydraulic
Project Approval.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this Hydraulic Project Approval could result in a civil penalty of up to one
hundred dollars per day and/or a gross misdemeanor charge, possibly punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
All Hydraulic Project Approvals issued under RCW 77.55.021 are subject to additional restrictions, conditions, or
revocation if the Department of Fish and Wildlife determines that changed conditions require such action. The person(s)
to whom this Hydraulic Project Approval is issued has the right to appeal those decisions. Procedures for filing appeals
are listed below.
MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS HPA: You may request approval of minor modifications to the required work timing
or to the plans and specifications approved in this HPA. Any approved minor modification will require issuance of a letter
documenting the approval. A minor modification to the required work timing means any change to the work start or end
dates of the current work season to enable project or work phase completion. Minor modifications will be approved only
if spawning or incubating fish are not present within the vicinity of the project. You may request subsequent minor
modifications to the required work timing. A minor modification of the plans and specifications means any changes in the
materials, characteristics or construction of your project that does not alter the project's impact to fish life or habitat and
does not require a change in the provisions of the HPA to mitigate the impacts of the modification. Minor modifications
do not require you to pay additional application fees or be issued a new HPA. If you originally applied for your HPA
through the online Aquatic Protection Permitting System (APPS), you may request a minor modification through APPS.
A link to APPS is at hftp://wdfw.wa.gov/licensing/hpa/. If you do not use APPS you must submit a written request that
clearly indicates you are seeking a minor modification to an existing HPA. Written requests must include the name of the
applicant, the name of the authorized agent if one is acting for the applicant, the control number of the HPA, the date
issued, the permitting biologist, the requested changes to the HPA, the reason for the requested change, the date of the
request, and the requestor's signature. Send by mail to: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, PO Box 43234,
Olympia, Washington 98504-3234, or by email to HPAapplications@dfw.wa.gov. Do not include payment with your
request. You should allow up to 45 days for the department to process your request.
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Washington Department of
Fish & Wildlife
HYDRAULIC PROJECT APPROVAL PO Box 43234
Olympia, WA 98504-3234
(360) 902-2200
Issued Date: September 24, 2015 Permit Number: 2015-4-735+01
Project End Date: December 31, 2017 FPA/Public Notice Number: N/A
Application ID: 5209
MAJOR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS HPA: You may request approval of major modifications to any aspect of your HPA.
Any approved change other than a minor modification to your HPA will require issuance of a new HPA. If you paid an
application fee for your original HPA you must pay an additional $150 for the major modification. If you did not pay an
application fee for the original HPA, no fee is required for a change to it. If you originally applied for your HPA through
the online Aquatic Protection Permitting System (APPS), you may request a major modification through APPS. A link to
APPS is at http://wdfw.wa.gov/licensing/hpa/. If you do not use APPS you must submit a written request that clearly
indicates you are requesting a major modification to an existing HPA. Written requests must include the name of the
applicant, the name of the authorized agent if one is acting for the applicant, the control number of the HPA, the date
issued, the permitting biologist, the requested changes to the HPA, the reason for the requested change, the date of the
request, payment of the application the original application was subject to an application fee, and the requestor's
signature. Send your written request and payment, if applicable, by mail to: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife,
PO Box 43234, Olympia, Washington 98504-3234. You should allow up to 45 days for the department to process your
request.
APPEALS INFORMATION
If you wish to appeal the issuance, denial, conditioning, or modification of a Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA),
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) recommends that you first contact the department employee who
issued or denied the HPA to discuss your concerns. Such a discussion may resolve your concerns without the need for
further appeal action. If you proceed with an appeal, you may request an informal or formal appeal. WDFW encourages
you to take advantage of the informal appeal process before initiating a formal appeal. The informal appeal process
includes a review by department management of the HPA or denial and often resolves issues faster and with less legal
complexity than the formal appeal process. If the informal appeal process does not resolve your concerns, you may
advance your appeal to the formal process. You may contact the HPA Appeals Coordinator at (360) 902-2534 for more
information.
A. INFORMAL APPEALS: WAC 220-660-460 is the rule describing how to request an informal appeal of WDFW actions
taken under Chapter 77.55 RCW. Please refer to that rule for complete informal appeal procedures. The following
information summarizes that rule.
A person who is aggrieved by the issuance, denial, conditioning, or modification of an HPA may request an informal
appeal of that action. You must send your request to WDFW by mail to the HPA Appeals Coordinator, Department of
Fish and Wildlife, Habitat Program, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, Washington 98501-1091; e-mail to
HPAapplications@dfw.wa.gov; fax to (360) 902-2946; or hand -delivery to the Natural Resources Building, 1111
Washington St SE, Habitat Program, Fifth floor. WDFW must receive your request within 30 days from the date you
receive notice of the decision. If you agree, and you applied for the HPA, resolution of the appeal may be facilitated
through an informal conference with the WDFW employee responsible for the decision and a supervisor. If a resolution
is not reached through the informal conference, or you are not the person who applied for the HPA, the HPA Appeals
Coordinator or designee will conduct an informal hearing and recommend a decision to the Director or designee. If you
are not satisfied with the results of the informal appeal, you may file a request for a formal appeal.
B. FORMAL APPEALS: WAC 220-660-470 is the rule describing how to request a formal appeal of WDFW actions
taken under Chapter 77.55 RCW. Please refer to that rule for complete formal appeal procedures. The following
information summarizes that rule.
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Washington Department of
Fish & Wildlife
HYDRAULIC PROJECT APPROVAL PO Box 43234
Olympia, WA 98504-3234
(360) 902-2200
Issued Date: September 24, 2015 Permit Number: 2015-4-735+01
Project End Date: December 31, 2017
FPA/Public Notice Number: N/A
Application ID: 5209
A person who is aggrieved by the issuance, denial, conditioning, or modification of an HPA may request a formal appeal
of that action. You must send your request for a formal appeal to the clerk of the Pollution Control Hearings Boards and
serve a copy on WDFW within 30 days from the date you receive notice of the decision. You may serve WDFW by mail
to the HPA Appeals Coordinator, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Habitat Program, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia,
Washington 98501-1091; e-mail to HPAapplications@dfw.wa.gov; fax to (360) 902-2946; or hand -delivery to the Natural
Resources Building, 1111 Washington St SE, Habitat Program, Fifth floor. The time period for requesting a formal
appeal is suspended during consideration of a timely informal appeal. If there has been an informal appeal, you may
request a formal appeal within 30 days from the date you receive the Director's or designee's written decision in
response to the informal appeal.
C. FAILURE TO APPEAL WITHIN THE REQUIRED TIME PERIODS: If there is no timely request for an appeal, the
WDFW action shall be final and unappealable.
Habitat Biologist
Laura Arber
Laura.Arber CcDdfw.wa.gov
425-379-2306
for Director
WDFW
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WIderil Way
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF
NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
Adkisson Bulkhead Replacement
File No: 15-102840-00-SE
Proposal: Proposed replacement of a failing wood
bulkhead with a rock truAlread, approximately 88
feet long and 7 feet in height located landward of
Me eAting bul$ftacl,
PfopGnent: Kim Kaufman, Pacific Northwest Bulk-
WW, PO Box 11477, Olympia, WA 98508
Location: 2816 SW 300th Place, Federal Way
Lead Agency: City of Federal Way
Staff Contact: Associate Planner Becky Chapin,
253-835-2641,
bxky.chapin@cootlederalway.com
The lead agency for this proposal has determined
that it does not have a probable signiloOnt adverse
impact on the environment. and an environmental
impact statement (EIS) is not required Under RCW
4321C�WO(2)(c). This decision was made after to -
view ol a completed environmental checklist, Fed-
6fal Way COMPFONASIVe Plan, and other municipal
policies. plans. rules, and regulaillops designated
as 0 basis for oxmlso of substanuve authority un-
der the State Environmental Policy Actpursuant to
RCW 43.31 C.1 10. This information is available to
the public on request.
Further information regarding this action is
available to the public upon request from the Dia-
pariment of Community Development. This DNS Is
issued under WAC 197-11-340(2): the lead agenCy
will nut act an this proposal for 14 days Iforn the
dale of Issuance. Comments must be submitted by
5:00 p,m. on August2l,2015.
Unless modified by the c1ty, this determination will
become final following Me above comment dead-
line. Any person aggirleved of IN city's linal d0er-
miriallort may file an appeal. Anyone may appeal
this determination to the Federal Way City Clerk
(33325 81h Avenue South, Federal Way. WA
90903), no later than 5:00 p,m, on Sepimber 11.
2015. by a written letter staring the reason for the
appeal 131 the determination. You should be pro -
paned to make specilic tactual objeeftris,
Published In the Federal Way Mirror on August 7.
2015.
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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 week(s), commencing on the 14th day of August
2015, and ending on the 14th day of August 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 $90.85,
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 24th day of September 2015.
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Conditions of Building Permit Approval
Riddell — Adkisson Bulkhead
Permit# 15-104713-00-SF
4.3 Conservation Measures
The following protection and conservation measures will be followed by the bulkhead contractor. Any
additional measures imposed by regulatory agencies will also be strictly followed.
a Work below the ordinary high water line will not occur from March 15 through July 31 of any year -for the
protection of migrating juvenile salmon.
Work below the ordinary high water line from October I through April 30 of any year will be performed
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within forty-eig ht hours after the location is inspected by a department representative or biologist
acceptable to the department and it is determined that no spawninor is occurring or has recently occurred.
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0 Project activities below MHHW will not occur when the pro ect area, including the work corridor is
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inundated by tidal waters.
0 The existing treated wood protection will be removed from the beach and disposed at an appropriate
upland facility.
0 The waterward face of the replacement rock bulkhead will be located landward of the existing treated wood
protection.
0 All trenches, depressions, or holes created in the beach area will be backfilled prior to inundation by tidal
waters. Trenches excavated for base rocks may remain open during construction. However, fish shall be
prevented from entering such trenches.
All waste material such as construction debris, silt, excess dirt or overburden resulting from this project
will be deposited above the limits of flood water in an approved upland disposal site.
All manmade debris on the beach will be removed and disposed Of upland such that it does not enter waters
of the state.
All natural habitat features on the beach larger than 12 inches in diameter, including trees, stumps, logs,
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and large rocks, will be retained on the beach following construction. These habitat features may be moved
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during construction if necessary.
0 Project activities will be conducted to minimize siltation of the beach area and bed.
0 Extreme care will be taken to ensure that no petroleum products, hydraulic fluid, fresh cement, sediments,
sediment -laden water, chernicals, or any other toxic or deleterious materials are allowed to enter or leach
into the beach or water.
* Project activities shall not degrade water quality to the detriment of fish life.
Conservation Measures from the Floodplain Habitat Assessment Report: Prepared by Bi I I Rehe, dated June, 2015. Page I
5.3 Essential Fish Habitat Analysis
In order to conserve intertidal/nearshore 'Essential Fish Habitat' (EFH) and reduce potential effects on
associated species, the proposed shoreline protection project would incorporate the following conservation
measures:
0 Project activities will be limited to replacement of existing shoreline protection only.
0 No additional elimination of intertidal habitat will occur.
0 Work below the ordinary high water line will not occur from March 15 through July 31 of any year for the
protection of migrating juvenile salmonids.
0 A forage fish spawning survey, by a qualified biologist, will take place before construction begins to
insure that no eggs are present adjacent to the project site, as required by WDFW.
0 Project activities below MHHW will not occur when the project area, including the work corridor is
inundated by tidal waters.
0 Rock for the bulkhead will be composed of clean, angular material of a sufficient durability and size to
prevent its being broken up or washed away by high water or wave action.
Use of equipment on the beach will be held to a rninirnum., confined to a single access point, and limited to
a25-foot work corridor waterward of the existing bulkhead.
All trenches, depressions, or holes created in the beach area will be backfilled prior to inundation by tidal
waters. If trenches excavated for base rocks need to remain open during construction, fish will be
prevented from entering such trenches.
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0 All waste material Such as construction debris, silt, excess dirt or overburden resulting from this project
will be deposited above the limits of flood water in an approved upland disposal site.
All manmade debris on the beach will be removed and disposed of upland such that it does not enter
waters of the state. This includes the pre-existing pieces of concrete and anthropomorphic debris.
Intertidal wetland vascular plants will not be adversely impacted due to project activities (e.g., barge shall
not ground, equipment shall not operate, and other activities shall not occur in intertidal wetland vaSCLIlar
plants).
Project activities will be conducted to minimize siltation of the beach area and bed. The project shall not
degrade water quality to the detriment of fish life.
The combination of the conservation measures detailed above and the temporary and localized affect of pro . ject
activities reduces the effects on Essential Fish Habitat to the point that the effects will be insignificant and
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discountable, and thus the proposed shoreline protection project May Affect, but is Not Likely to Adversely
Affect Essential Fish Habitat.
Conservation Measures from the Floodplain Habitat Assessment Report: Prepared by Bill Rehe, dated June, 2015. Page 2
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1)
of WAC 17
The proposed development is consistent with Section gb'+C 31-27-040
and is therefore exempt from the Substantial Development Permit Process.
Nf Yes 0 No (explanatory narrative attached)
2)
Proposal requires;
Yes No
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El Shoreline Conditional Use
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3)
Proposal complies with applicable provisions of the City's Shoreline Master Program.
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ProjectName: Adkisson replace failing timber wall with stone landward of existing
Project Address: 2616 SW 300th PL. Federal way 98023
Applicant: Pacific Northwest Bulkhead Inc. Kim Kaufman
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 11477
Olympia, WA 98508
Phone Number: 360-888-6367
E-mail: Pacificnwbulkhead@comcast.net
Description of Project- Replace failing timber wall with stone landward of existing. See attached site plan.
Approximately 88' long 5'tall replacement bulkhead.
Meets the criteria for exemption under vvhich section of * WAC 173 -27-040:
*Washington Administrative Code online: gpps.Ieg.wa.gov
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File No: 15-102840-00-SE
Proposal: Proposed replacement of a failing wood bulkhead with a rock bulkhead, approximately
88 feet long and 7 feet in height located landward of the existing bulkhead.
Proponent: Kim Kaufman, Pacific Northwest Bulkhead, PO Box 11477, Olympia, WA 98508
Location: 2816 SW 300'h Place, Federal Way
Lead Agency: City of Federal Way
Staff Contact: Associate Planner Becky Chapin, 253-835-2641, becky.chapin@cityoffederalway.com
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
43.2 1 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. 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 of issuance. Comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on August
21,2015.
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 September 11,
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 tb Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003
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Adkisson Bulkhead Replacement
File No: 15-102840-00-SE
Proposal: Proposed replacement of a failing wood bulkhead with a rock bulkhead, approximately
88 feet long and 7 feet in height located landward of the existing bulkhead.
Proponent: Kim Kaufman, Pacific Northwest Bulkhead, PO Box 11477, Olympia, WA 98508
Location: 2816 SW 300"' Place, Federal Way
Lead Agency: City of Federal Way
Staff Contact: Associate Planner Becky Chapin, 253-835-2641, becky.chapin@cityoffederalway.com
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
43.2 1 C.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 infon-nation 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 of issuance. Comments must be submitted by 5:00,
p.m. on August 21, 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 (33 )325 8'h Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003), no later
than 5: 00 p.m. on September 11, 2015, by a written letter stating the reason for the appeal of the
determination. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. _
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NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
Adkisson Bulkhead Replacement
File No: 15-102840-00-SE
Proposal: Proposed replacement of a failing wood bulkhead with a rock bulkhead, approximately
88 feet long and 7 feet in height located landward of the existing bulkhead.
Proponent: Kim Kaufman, Pacific Northwest Bulkhead, PO Box 11477, Olympia, WA 98508
Location: 2816 SW 300"' Place, Federal Way
Lead Agency: City of Federal Way
Staff Contact: Associate Planner Becky Chapin, 253-835-2641, becky.chapin@cityoffederalway.com
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 PolicyAct pursuant to RCW
43.3 1 C. 110. This inforination 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 of issuance. Comments must be submitted by 5:00
p.m. on August 21, 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 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003), no later
than 5:00 p.m. on September 11, 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 August 7, 2 015.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITy DEVELOPMENT
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way WA 98003
253-835-7000; Fax 253-835-2609
www�citvoffederalway.com
DECLARATION OF DISTRIBUTION
1, �� X_ hereby declare, under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of
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(DS) and Scoping Notice
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DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
Adkisson Bulkhead Replacement
. File No: 15-102840-00-SE
Proposal: Proposed replacement of a failing wood bulkhead with a rock bulkhead, approximately
88 feet long and 7 feet in height located landward of the existing bulkhead.
Proponent: Kim Kaufman, Pacific Northwest Bulkhead, PO Box 11477, Olympia, WA 98508
Location: 2816 SW 300'11 Place, Federal Way
Lead Agency: City of Federal Way
Staff Contact: Associate Planner Becky Chapin, 253-835-2641, becky.chapin@cityoffederalway.com
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
43.2 1 C.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 of issuance. Comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on August
21,2015.
Unless modified by the city, this determination will become final following the above comment deadline.
Any person aggrieved of the city's final detennination. 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 September 11,
2015, by a written letter stating the reason for the appeal of the deten-nination. You should be prepared to
make specific factual objections. - -
Responsible Official: Michael A. Morales
Title: Community Development Director
Address: 333258 th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: 253-835-2612
Date Issued: August 7, 2015
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31617 1 ST AVE S
PO BOX 47703
MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
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OLYMPIA WA 98504-7703
39015 172 AVE SE
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MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
BRANDON REYNON
DEPT OF ARCHAEOLOGY &
FISHERIES DIVISION
PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWER
HISTORIC PRESERVATION DEPT
PO BOX 48343
39015 172 ND AVE SE
3009 E PORTLAND AVE
OLYMPIA WA 98504-8343
AUBURN WA 98092
TACOMA WA 98404
gretchen.kaehIer(g-)dahp.wa-g
karen.walter@muckleshoot.nsn.us
brandon.reynonCc�-puyalluptribe.com
BRIAN ASBURY
SUZANNE ANDERSON
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LAKEHAVEN UTILITY DIST
US ARMY CORPS/ENGINEERS
WDFW REGION 4 OFFICE
PO BOX 4249
ATTN REGULATORY BRANCH
16018 MILL CREEK BLVD
FEDERAL WAY WA 98063
PO BOX 3755
MILL CREEK WA 98012-1296
basbury(cDlakehaven.org
SEATTLE WA 98124
suzanne.l.anderson(-a)usace.army.miI
laura.arbergdfw.wa.gov
Email: Wm9iwRd6RW. DNS, SEPA Checklist, Cultural Resources Report, and Floodplain Habitat Assessment Report
Tamara Fix
From: Tamara Fix
Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2015 8:03 AM
To: separegister@ecy.wa.gov; 'laura.murphy@muckleshoot.nsn.us'; Chris Ingham; Gordon
Goodsell; karen.walter@muckleshoot.nsn.us;'brandon.reynon@puyalluptribe.com';
'gretchen.kaehler@dahp.wa.gov'; 'Brian Asbury'; 'suzanne.l.anderson@usace.army.mil;
laura.arber@dfw.wa.gov
Cc: Becky Chapin
Subject: Adkisson Bulkhead SEPA documents
Attachments: Habitat Assessment.pdf, Cultural Resources Report.pdf, SEPA Checklist.pdf,-
20150806080445.pdf
Attached is a DNS, along with an annotated Environmental Checklist and other environmental documents, for the
above -mentioned project. Please contact Associate Planner Becky Chapin at 253-835-2641 or
becky.chapin@citvoffederalway,.com for questions.
FiLE
August 6, 2015
Kim Kaufman
Pacific Northwest Bulkhead
PO Box 11477
Olympia, WA 98508
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Jim Ferrell, Mayor
Re: Files #15-102840-00-SE & 15-102839-00-SH; LETTER OF COMPLETENESS/NOTiCE OF DNS
Adkisson Bulkhead Replacement, 2816 SW 3001h Place, Federal Way
Dear Ms. Kaufman:
The Community Development Department is in receipt of your June 11, 2015, application submittal of a
Shoreline Exemption Permit and SEPA Environmental Checklist. On July 31, 2015, the City received a
subsequent resubmittal of items identified in a prior incomplete application email correspondence; dated
July 2, 2015 and July 8, 2015. The proposed project includes replacement of a failing treated wood
bulkhead with a rock bulkhead landward of the existing wood bulkhead.
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION
Please consider this correspondence a formal Letter of Complete Application. Pursuant to Federal Way
Revised Code (FWRQ 14.10.020, the application is deemed complete as of July 31, 2015. The complete
application determination is based on a review of your submittal relative to those requirements as set forth
in FWRC 14.10.020. The submittal requirements are not intended to determine if an application conforins
to the City of Federal Way codes; they are used only to determine if all required materials have been
submitted.
SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION
The City has completed review of the environmental checklist for the project and 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 Policy Act
(SEPA). A copy of the Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) is enclosed.
A 14-day comment period is required by the SEPA rules (WAC 197-11-340). A notice inviting comments
will be published in the Federal Way Mirror, posted onsite, posted on the official public notification
boards of the city and public libraries, and mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the site on
August 21, 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
(September 11, 2015) following the comment deadline. No licenses, permits, or approvals will 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.
33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 - (253) 835-7000 - www.cityoffederalway.com
Ms. Kaufman
August 6, 2015
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CLOSING
Formal processing and review of your application will 'Pow begin. Technical review comments may
follow at a later date. Any questions concerning your SEPA or Shoreline Exemption application may be
directed to me at 253-83 5-264 1, or becky.chapin@cityoffederalway.com.
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CrrY OF FEDERAL WAY
SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
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Putpose of checkffst. WA; r�l
Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal arc 1/11/5
significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization, or compensatory
Mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts, or if an environmental impact statement will be
prepared to further analyze the proposal.
Instructions for appKcants: �-ie�l
This environmental checkJist 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. Yom may use "not a
pplica ble " o r "do es n o t apply " o nyl wb e nyou can eV lain why it do es n o t
apply and not wben the amwer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies and/or reports.
Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process, as well as later in the
decision -making process.
The checldist questions apply to allparts ofyourpropoi-al, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different
parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The
agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information
reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact.
Insauctions forLeadAgencies:
Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal,
and an analysis of adverse impacts. ne 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 of cbeckffst for nonptojectp-roposa&--.[he1
For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans, and programs), complete the applicable parts of
sections A and B, plus the �paml)
�. Please completely answer all
questions that apply and note that the words '5project," Ccapplicant," and "property or site" should be read as "Proposal,"
"proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for nonprojects) questions in
Part B (Environmental Elements) that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of die proposal.
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A. BAcKGRouND �hei
1. Nam of proposed project, if applicable: a-1-e-1pJ
Adkisson replace failing timber wall with stone landward of existing
2. Name of applicant: ��11
Pacific NW Bulkhead Inc
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Vitlp�
Kim Kaufman 360-888-6357 PO Box 11477 Olympia WA 98508
4. Date checklist prepared-. DLelW
06/10/2015
5. Agency requesting checklist: Didpl
City of Federal way
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Vigllp�
when permits become available - job will be completed 10 days from start date. no phases.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal?
If yes, explain. SiKW
no
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will. be prepared, directly related to
this proposal. DWW Habitat Assessment. Archaeology Report.
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the
property covered by your proposaEl If yes, explain. jh�
no
10. I�ist any government approvals or permits that wiR be needed for your proposal, if known. Jbgip�
HPA
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11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site.
There arc 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. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific
information on project description.) VLeIW The rock erosion control bulkhead is being constructed at the
eastern shore of East Passage of Puget Sound in Poverty Bay, and noth of Dumas Bay. The rock
erosion bulkhead is being used to protect the toe of the slope at the beach from erosion. Replacing
failing timber wall with stone landward of existing. Approx. 88' long 7'tall.
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12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient informat-i n for a person to understand the precise location of your
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 1hel 2816 SW 300th PL Federal Way WA 98023. Legal: LAKOTA ADD POR OF
LOT 5 BLK I LOT 5 BLK A SD ADD LY SWLY OF LN DAF-BEG SW COR SD LOT 5 & TPOB
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SD LN TH N 08-41 -00 W 30.25 FT TH N 19-12-00 W 124.27 FT TH N 05-48-00 E 35.7 FT TH N
20-07-00 W TO LN OF EXTREME LOW TIDE & TERMINUS OF SD LN ALSO LOT 6 BLK 1
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEmENTs IL, sj�)
1. Earth
a. General description of the site ViLlP4
(underline/circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other FLAT
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 commercial
significance and whether the proposal -results in removing any of these soils. Didp4
SAND ALONG WITH GLACIAL TILL. NOT REMOVING ANY SOILS
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. DLe-1pJ
YES SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS
e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, 160 TON ROCK
excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. �h�el 88' LONG 7' TALL. ALL ROCK COMING
FROM UPLAND QUARRY. ROCK WILL BE PLACED IN WATER BY EXCAVATOR FROM
GROUNDED BARGE. NO FILLING OR GRADING. SEE ATTACHED SITE PLAN FOR ROCK
f. &&QAV9I4XAsVY#cTWf clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. �i �l
NO. IT WILL STOP EROSION
g. About what percent of thesite will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example,
asphalt or buildings)? VL64
NONE
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any. VLe-1W
EROSION CONTROL ROCK BULKHEAD
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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.
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NA
b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposali? If so, generally describe.
vid�
NA
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any. ViLlp�
NA
3. Water
a. Surface Water a-ielpi
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 ortiver it flows into. ViOW
PUGETSOUND
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes,
please describe and attach available plans- VidP4 YES. ALL WORK WILL BE DONE FROM
GROUNDED BARGE DURING LOW TIDES PER HPA INSTRUCTIONS
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or
wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. � �l
ROCK (160 TON) COMING FROM UPLAND QUARRY SEE SITE PLAN FOR ROCK
PLACEMENT IN WATER. ONLY THING TO BE REMOVED ARE FAILING TIMBERS.
4) Will the proposal require surfacewater withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and
approximate quantities if known. DLelp
NO
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note the location on the site plan. Didpj
NOTSURE
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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. Vie—lpj
NO
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b. Ground Water
1) Will groundwater be withdr-,vvn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a general
description of the well, proposed uses, and appro--ximate qumtities withdrawn from the well. Will water be
discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Vidw
NO
2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any
(for example: domestic sewt,6Ye,. industrial conudini�ng the folloviing chemicals... ; agricultutA- etc.).
Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if
applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. �hel
NONE
c. Water runoff (including stormwater):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm -water) and method of coEectiun and disposal, if any (include
quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe.
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NA
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. VLelpj
NA
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity, of the site? If so, describe.
NA
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any.
EROSION CONTROL ROCK BULKHEAD
4. Plants �ie�l
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:.[h�el
X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
X evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
_)!�shrubs
_)C-grass
—pasture
_--crop or grain
—orchards, Vineyards, or other permanent crops
wet soil plants: catLA buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, roffbil, other
--other types ofvegetation
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b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? DjelW
NONE
c. Ust threatened and endange!red species known to be on or near the site. DI UIJ
CHINOOK SALMON BULL TROUT
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if
any- �hel
SEE HABITAT ASSESSMENT
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
NONE
5. Animals
a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site, or are known to be on or near
the site. Examples include: "e
birds: hawk heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. VidW
SEE HABITAT ASSESSMENT
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. VLelW
NOT TO MY KNOWLEDGE
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any. Vmlw
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
SEE HABITAT ASSESSMENT
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 itwill be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. a-i-elpj
NA
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?. If so, generally describe.
1h—e4l NA
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c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed
measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any. VLelp
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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 a result of this proposaP If so, describe. Lh�el
NO
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site ftom present or past uses.
NONE
2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This
includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission 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 projeces
development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project.
NONE
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
NA
5) Proposed measures toreduce or control environmental health hazards, if any.
EROSION CONTROL ROCK BULKHEAD
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment,
operation, othet)? DjLlp4
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2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associatedwith the project on a short-term or a 1ong7
term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indic -ate what hours noise would come
from the site. Vielp
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NA
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: DILIW
NA
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8. Land and Shoteline 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. DLe4l
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. NO
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 a result 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? Vidpl
NO
1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business
operations, such as oversize equipment access, die application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting.? If so,
how.
NO
c. Describe any structures on the site. VLelpj
YEAR BUILT 1926. TOTAL SF 5355. BEDROOMS &NUMBER OF BATHROOMS 2.25
GRADE 10 VERY GOOD. CONDITION VERY GOOD LOT SIZE
72229. VIEWS YES. WATERFRONT PUGET SOUND
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? VLe1W
NO acs�it� -k
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e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? V164
SINGLE FAMILY e,— RSI-2-
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? VLe-lpj
RURAL
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? BLelpj
I
J-%�\Ot-e,LL�4� P-P—�'kCte-(\kLa-L
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county� If so, specify. ROW — I #-Lk
NOTSURE K- Vor-tii3o, 0�'-tto- S�%� IS I'
0, eyb'3 6X%, i LaXJ & [ C,'� tk-�-7,!94
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Vjelp4
NA
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? Vaelpi
NA
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k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any. Didp4
NA
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatiblewith existing and projected land uses and plans, if any.
"—'e-14 PERMITS
m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of long-term
commercial significance, if any' NA
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any.? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing. Vaelp4 NA
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing. DILIpj
NA
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any. "el
NA
10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior
building matetial(s) proposed? DLe1W
HOUSE
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? VLe1W
NO
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any. "el
NA
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? Mat time of day would it mainly occur? Didp4
NA
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? qZJVJ
NA
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c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? VLeIW
NONE
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any.
NA
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity-? "el
BOATING SWIMMING
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. VLelw
NO
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, indudingrecreation opportunities to be
provided by the project or applicant, if any. VLe1pJ
NA
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. Vigipi NO
b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include
human burials or old cemeterics. 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 iden* such resources. V1e1W
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 with tribes and the department of archeology and historic
preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. Lh �1
HABITAT ASSESSMENT REPORT
d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources. Please
include plans for the above and any permits that may be required.
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe proposed access to
the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. V2!dW
NA
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b. Is the site or affected geoVY.-pliic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not, what is
theapproximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Vig1W
NO
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or tion-project proposal have? How many
would the project or proposal eliminate? VLelpj
NA
d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle, or state
transportation facilitie s, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private).
"el
NA
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity o� water, rail, or air transpormfion? If so,
generally describe. "el
NO
f How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? If known, indicate
when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and
non -passenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates? VLe1W
NA
g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect, or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on
roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe.
NO
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any. D2clpj
NA
15. Public services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection,
public transit, health care, schools, other)? f so, generally describe. Vidpi
NO
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. Jhe�l
NA
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16. Utilities
a. Underline/circle utilities currently available at the site: Vje1W
electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other
NA
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project� the utility provl&ig the service, and the general
construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. DLeIP4
NA
C. SIGNATURE LHELPI
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on
them to make its decision.
Signature:
Ptinted Name of Signee:
Kim Kaufman
Position and Agency/Organization: PaCific NW Bulkhead Inc
Date Submitted: 06/10/2015
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RECEIVED
JUN 112015
Author: J. Jeffrey Flenniken and Pam Trautman
Title of Report: Proposed Adkisson Bulkhead Project, 2816 SW 300th Place, Parcel
416660-0130, Federal Way, King County, Washington
Date of Report: May 2015
County: King Section 1, Township 21 North, Range 03 East, W.M.
Quad: Poverty Bay Acres: 1.18
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 #'.
9 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 7, 2015
Kim Kauffman, Office Agent
Pacific Northwest Bulkhead
4735 Bayshore Lane NW
Olympia, WA 98508
RE: Proposed Adkisson Bulkhead Project, 2816 SW 300th Place,
Parcel No. 416660-0130, Federal Way, King County, Washington
Dear Ms. Kauffman,
This letter report describes the results of a cultural resources survey of the proposed
Adkisson Bulkhead Project at 2816 SW 300th Place, Parcel 416660-0130, in Federal Way,
King County, Washington (Figures 1- 9). The proposed bulkhead project is located along the
shoreline of East Passage on Puget Sound in Section 1, Township 21 North, Range 3 East,
W.M., USGS Poverty Bay Quadrangle. This is in the Lakota Beach neighborhood along the
shoreline of East Passage just north of Dumas Bay on Puget Sound.
Project plans are to remove a failing timber wall and replace it with erosion control rockery
on the landward side of the existing wall (Figure 3 7). 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 shell midden (45KI732) is located nearby.
This report is intended to assist you in providing documentation of the site inspection and
results.
Project Background
The landform on which the property is located rises steeply in elevation toward the east
and is flanked by relatively high bluffs containing the 35-acre Poverty Bay County Park.
The land to the south and southwest towards Dumas Bay is not as steep and slopes more
gradually to the beach. Most of the homes along the beach have concrete bulkheads.
POBox2466,Silverthorne,CO80498 - 403 73rd Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98506
The project area is situated at the northeast end of a 60-foot wide parcel of land at a
point where the lawn meets the gravel beach of East Passage (Figures 1 — 9). The parcel
residence is about in the middle of the parcel facing the shoreline. Two excavated and
landscaped terraces are between the house and the shoreline. The lowest terrace is
behind a beach timber wall which is failing. A brick sidewalk approaches the beach and
bisects this terrace, and grass is planted on the left or east half. A small beach cabin with
concrete patio is located to the left or west side of the sidewalk (Figure 3).
The lower terrace area, just behind the existing timber wall, is planted in grass. It was
leveled approximately 20 years ago to facilitate the sewer drain field for the parcel
residence. In addition, an underground sprinkle system was also installed in the past
few years (Michael Adkisson, personal communication).
Archaeological site 45KI732 (Shong and Cross 2006) is located approximately 190 feet
southwest of the proposed project, also on the shoreline (Figure 2). This precontact
shell midden was discovered as a result of archaeological monitoring during the
installation of a bulkhead at 2876 SW 300th Place, Federal Way. The archaeological site
form states that the site likely continues east toward the adjoining property based on
the proximity to the site and the continuation of the low-lying terrace (Shong and Miss
2006). In 2011, the DAHP requested an archaeological assessment for a proposed
landscaping project next door at 2854 SW 300th Place. Shell midden had been exposed
on the shoreline and the northeastern margin of the property. Subsequent
investigations revealed shellfish and faunal remains with the potential for buried
cultural features, etc. The archaeologists conducting the investigation recommended
avoidance and protection measures (Shong 2011).
Another archaeological site, 45KI58, is located approximately Y7-mile southwest of the
Adkisson property. This precontact shell midden was recorded at the mouth of Lakota
Creek in 1-980 by the University of Washington as part of a cultural resources survey for
the Lakota Wastewater Treatment plant proposed outfall (Moura 1980). A survey for
the Lakota Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall Realignment in 2008 confirmed that the
site was still extant (Berger 2008). Another survey on Dumas Bay property near 45KI58
was negative for cultural resources (Dougherty 2006). One other survey was conducted
in the immediate vicinity of the current project area for the Lakehaven Utility District
Lakota Beach Pressure System (Dampf 2005). Cultural resources were not identified as a
result of this survey.
The property adjoining the Adkisson property on the west was surveyed for the
Montgomery/Featherstone Bulkhead Project in 2012. Shovel testing was conducted
(Flenniken and Trautman 2012). Cultural Resources were not identified as a result of the
survey.
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The Adkisson property is located within the traditional territory of today's Muckleshoot
Indian Tribe who spoke Southern Lushootseed. In addition, the Puyallup Indian Tribe
and the Duwamish Tribe also utilized the area (Suttles and Lane 1990).
Lushootseed place names are recorded for locations around Dumas Bay and the lower
reaches of Poverty Bay. Oral history is attached to a large boulder known as Kokow0tsa
or Blanket Rock northeast of Dumas Bay. The likely traditional name of Lakota Creek was
Stsoxwa'bats or chokecherry (Hilbert et al., 2001)
Survey Methodology and Results
Archaeologists Jeff Flenniken and Pam Trautman visited the project area on April 22,
2015. The goals of the survey were to determine if the previously recorded site,
45KI732, extends from its mapped location to the project area and to evaluate the
potential for the proposed bulkhead project to affect historic properties. A meandering
pedestrian survey of the property including the supratidal and intertidal zone was
conducted at low tide under sunny and dry weather conditions.
Due to the grass lawn cover on the lower terrace immediately adjacent to the timber
wall, soil ground surface visibility was nonexistent. Three STPs were excavated to
determine the potential existence of subsurface cultural resources. All sediments were
screened through YV hardware cloth.
Starting at the east end of the property, STP1 (10YR 3/2 very dark greyish brown, moist;
0547574mE/5242523 mN) was excavated to 65 cmbs (Figure 3). Excavated clay/sand
sediments produced modern glass, plastic netting, marine shell fragments, rounded
pebbles and cobbles, and bits of rusted metal (rusty nail was found at 50 cmbs).
STP2 was excavated just west of STP in the middle of the lawn. STP2 (10YR 4/3 very
dark greyish brown, moist; 0547572 mE/5242523 mN) was excavated to 55 cmbs (Figure
3). Excavated clay/sand sediments produced modern glass, cement pipe fragment,
marine shell fragments, rounded pebbles and cobbles, and bits of rusted metal.
STP3 was excavated west of STP2 near the sidewalk leading to the beach. STP3 (10YR
4/3 very dark greyish brown, moist; 0547566 mE/5242523 mN) was excavated to 50
cmbs (Figure 3), aborted due to a very large rock. Excavated clay/sand sediments
produced modern glass and plastic, marine shell fragments, and rounded pebbles and
cobbles.
Cultural resources were not identified during the survey of the beach surface on the
north side of the current timber wall. In addition cultural resources were not identified
from the excavation of the three STPs. STP sediments contained minimal amounts of
modern trash and exhibited clear signs of previous disturbance. This disturbance was
most likely due to the introduction of fill for the sewer drain field and installation of the
sprinkler system mentioned above.
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Conclusions and Recommendations
Although one pre -contact site has been mapped nearby, this study concludes that site
45KI732 is not located within the proposed Adkisson Bulkhead Project area, which 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
Pam J. Trautman, B.S.
Cultural Specialist
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References and Figures
Berger, M.
2008 Cultural Resources Assessment for the Lakota WW`TP Outfall Realignment
Project, Federal Way, King County, Washington. CRC Project 08060.
Daugherty, R. D.
2006 An Archaeological Survey of Property on the Shore of Dumas Bay, King County,
Washington, on file at the Department of Archaeology and Historic
Preservation. Olympia.
Dempf, S.
2005 Subsurface Archaeological Survey, Lakehaven Utility District, Lakota Beach
Pressure System, King County, Wahsington. Historical Research Associates, Inc.
Seattle.
Flenniken, J. J., and Trautman, P.
2012 Letter report to Patrick Montgomery regarding Proposed Montgomery/
Featherstone Bulkhead Project, 2820 SW 300th Place, Parcel 416660-0140,
Federal Way, King County, Washington. Lithic Analysts. Olympia.
Hilbert, V., J. Miller, and S. Zahir
2001 Puget Sound Geography: Original Manuscript from T. T. Waterman. Edited with
additional material. Lushootseed Press, Federal Way.
Moura, G.
1980 State of Washington Master Site File for 45KI58 on file at the Department of
Archaeology and Historic Preservation. Olympia.
Shong, M.
2011 State of Washington Archaeological Site Inventory Form Addendum/Update
for 45KI732 on file at the Department of Archaeology and Historic
Preservation. Olympia.
Shong, M., and J. Cross, Sr.
2006 State of Washington Archaeological Site Inventory Form for 45KII732 on file at
the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. Olympia.
Shong, M., and C. J. Miss
2006 Letter report from Mike Shong and Christian J. Miss to Peter Shimer on file at
the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. Northwest
Archaeological Associates, Inc., Seattle.
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.
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FLOODPLAIN HABITAT ASSESSMENT REPORT
Adkisson Replacement Marine Shoreline Protection Project
Prepared for
Mick and Cami Adkisson
June, 2015
RECEIVED
JUN 112015
CM OF FEDERAL WAY
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FLOODPLAIN HABITAT ASSESSMENT REPORT
Adkisson Replacement Marine Shoreline Protection Project
Prepared for
Mick and Cami Adkisson
2816 SW 300th PL
Federal Way, Washington 98023
Prepared by
Bill Rehe
8305 Dogwood Lane NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
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Contents
Chapter1. Introduction ............................................................................................................. I
Chapter2. Project Area ................................................................................................. ...........
1
2.1 Location .................................... .........................................................................................
1
2.2 Project Area Description .....................................................................................................
1
Chapter 3. Project Area's Habitat ................. I ............................ .............................................. 2
3.1 Background Research ......................................................................................................... 2
3. 1.1 Primary Data Source and Supporting Information ................................................... 2
3.2 Protected Species Identification ......................................................................................... 3
3.3 Site Investigation ................................................................................................................ 7
3.4 Habitat Narrative ....................................................... ........................................................ 7
3.4.1 Surrounding Land/Water Uses ........................................................................ ......
10
3.4.2 Shoreline Vegetation and Habitat Features ............................................................
11
3.4.3 Aquatic Substrate and Vegetation ..........................................................................
12
3.4.4 Water and Sediment Quality ................................................................................
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3.5 Habitat Area Map .............................................................................................................
14
Chapter4. Project Description ................................................................................................
14
4.1 Final Project ......................................................................................................................
15
4.2 Construction Process ........................................................................................................
17
4.2.1 Construction Schedule .................................... .......................................................
17
4.3 Conservation Measures .....................................................................................................
17
Chapter 5. Impact Assessment ...............................................................................................
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5.1 Types of Impacts ...............................................................................................................
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5. 1.1 Direct Effects ............................................................................... ..........................
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5.1.2 Indirect Effects .......................................................................................................
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5.1.3 Interdependent and Interrelated Actions ................................................ ...........
19
5.1.4 Cumulative Effects ............................................................................. ...................
20
5.2 Effects Determination .......................................................................................................
20
5.3 Essential Fish Habitat Analysis ........................................................................................
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5.4 Assessment Report Conclusion ........................................................................................
37
Chapter6. References ............................................ - ...............................................................
38
List of Figures
Figure1. Site map ............................................................................................................................ 2
Figure2. Flood Hazard map ............................................................................................................ 8
Figure3. Project site ........................................................................................................................ 9
Figure 4. Documented surf smelt map ........................................................................................... 10
Figure 5. Shoreline modifcation map ....................................................................... ..................... I I
Figure6. Bank stability map ...................................................... ................................................... 12
Figure 7. Project site vegetation .................................................................................................... A
Figure8. Habitat area map ............................................................................................................. 14
Figure9. Site plans ........................................................................................................................ 16
Figure10. Nautical map ................................................................................................................. 33
List of Tables
Table 1. ESA listed species in Poverty Bay ..................................................................................... 4
Table 2. Determination of effects on ESA listed species ............................................................... 21
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Chapter 1. Introduction
The Adkisson's are proposing to replace a damaged and failing treated wood shoreline protection
(bulkhead) along the eastern shoreline of Poverty Bay, Puget Sound in King County,
Washington. The existing shoreline protection consists of a treated wood bulkhead, a set of
treated wood stairs and concrete boat ramp. The treated wood has become damaged and
fractured from age and storms. The Adkisson's are proposing to install a replacement angular
rock bulkhead landward of the existing, failing bulkhead. The replacement rock bulkhead will
result in less wave reflection damage to the beach bed and will result in no -net -loss of forage fish
and intertidal habitat.
The City of Federal Way is requiring a floodplain development permit and a habitat assessment.
The purpose of the Floodplain Habitat Assessment and Mitigation Regional Guidance (2010) is
to meet the requirements and criteria of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as clarified in the
Biological Opinion issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on September 22,
2008. The following Floodplain Habitat Assessment and Mitigation Report describes the project
area, project area's habitat, and assess potential impacts.
Chapter 2. Project Area
2.1 Location
The proposed project is located at 2816 SW 300th PL. in Federal Way, King County,
Washington. The subject property is situated in the SE quarter of Township 21 North, Range 3
East, Section 01, SW Quarter, W.M. and includes the shoreline adjacent to King County Tax
Parcel 4166600130. The project area is located in Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9,
Duwamish/Green watershed.
To access the site from Interstate 5, take exit 143 toward S. 320th St toward Federal Way. Turn
right onto 211 Ave SW. Turn left onto WA-509/SW Dash Point Rd. Keep straight onto 30"' Ave
SW. Turn right onto SW 300th Pl. Destination will be on the left.
2.2 Project Area Description
The project or "Action Area7' consists of a private residential property located along the eastern
shoreline of Puget Sound near Poverty Bay (Figure 1). Upland portions of the property is
comprised of a single family residence, asphalt driveway, parking and storage areas, and
landscape vegetation. The shoreline of parcel 4166600130 is armored with a treated wood
bulkhead. There is a large existing beach cottage/boathouse, stairs and a concrete boat ramp.
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Figure 1. Vicinity map indicating the locations of the Adkisson's replacement shoreline
protection. The white arrow identifies the project site.
Chapter 3. Project Area's Habitat
3.1 Background Research
3.1.1 Primary Data Source and Supporting Information
1. King County GIS Center (http://www.kingcounty.gov/operations/GIS.aspx);
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2. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Priority Habitat and Species
(PHS) data for the property and adjacent areas (WDFW 2007);
3. Washington Natural Heritage Program (WNT-IP) data for sensitive or State- or ESA -
listed plant species on the property and adjacent areas (Washington DNR 2006);
4. Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE) Coastal Atlas data for the property and
adjacent areas (WDOE littps://fortress.wa.gov/cc�/coastalatlas2OOl/`viewer.bLm);
5. Aerial photograph and topographic map of the site;
6. National Marine Fisheries Service critical habitat maps
(\vww.ilmfs.noaafpr/st)ecies/criticalhabitat.hu-n ;
7. US Fish and Wildlife Service critical area maps (littp://criticalliabitat.fws.go
8. US Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetland Inventory maps
(www.fws.gov/wet!rdsD
9. US Fish and Wildlife Service habitat recovery plans (www.fws.gov/paci
10. National Marine Fisheries Service habitat recovery plans www.nwr.noaa.goN-')
11. US Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service soil survey
maps (littp:/Iwebsoilsurvey..iircs.usda.,a
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12. Washington State Department of Ecology Water Quality Assessment
(wvvw.ecv.wa.g1ov/program"w /303d/2008/index.litnil
3.2 Protected Species Identification
The following species list (Table 1) is based on data acquired from the US Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and Washington Department of
Fish and Wildlife (VvDFW) websites and publications. A number of species present in Western
Washington and King County are listed as federally endangered or threatened under the
Endangered Species Act (ESA). This section includes a discussion of listed species with the
potential to be within the Project Area and possible impacts due to the proposed project
activities.
Several species listed and protected by ESA are found in Washington but are not found in or near
the vicinity of the project area and will not be addressed in the Effects Determination section of
this assessment. The proposed project area is surrounded by developed residential areas and it is
highly unlikely that particular plants and animals will be found in the vicinity of the project area.
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The ESA -listed species not affected (No Effect) by proposed project activities include: spotted
owl; leatherback sea turtle; humpback whale; albatross; Grizzly Bear, Caribou; Lynx; Otter,
Green Sturgeon, grey wolf; Spalding's Catchfly; Checker -mellow; Desert -parsley; water
howellia, ladies' tresses; Lupine; Paintbrush and stickseed (WDFW 2008).
Table 1. Species listed under the Endangered Species Act and potentially found in the
vicinift of Povertv Bay.
Common Name
Scientific Name
Listing Status
Critical Habitat
Desi ated?
Marbled Murrelet
Brachyrhampus
marmoratus
Threatened
Yes
Steller (Northern) Sea
Lion
Eumatopias jubatus
Delisted
Delisted
Bull Trout
Salvelinus confluentus
Threatened
Yes
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus
tshawytscha
Threatened
Yes
Steelhead Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Threatened
Yes
Bocaccio Rockfish
Sebastes paucispiniss
Endangered
Yes
Canary Rockfish
Sebastes pinniger
Threatened
Yes
Yelloweye Rockfish
Sebastes ruberrimus
Threatened
Yes
Killer Whale
Orcinus orca
Endangered
Yes
Marbled Murrelet
Brachyrhampus marmoratus — Threatened, listed 1992
Critical habitat designated May 1996 (50 CFR Part 17.11)
Marbled murrelets are members of the Alcidae family of seabirds. They are found from the
Aleutian Islands, Alaska to central California. Marbled murrelets may winters as far south as
southern California. In Washington, the highest densities of marbled murrelets are found along
the coastal waters of the Olympic Peninsula. Murrelets nests and roosts in mature and old growth
coastal forests. Nesting may occur from April to September (WDFW 1991). They mainly feed
from 500 feet and 1.2 miles off shore in waters less than 100 feet deep. Preferred prey items
include small fish like sand lance (Ammodytes hexapterus), Pacific herring (Clupea harengus
pallasi) and surf smelt (Hypomesus pretiosus), and crustaceans. Critical habitat has been
designated in Oregon and California, but no critical habitat has been designated in the project
area or anywhere else in Washington.
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Bull Trout
Salvelinus confluentus — Threatened, listed 1999
Critical habitat designated October 2010 (75 FR 63898)
Bull trout occur in less than half of their historic range, with fragmented and isolated populations
occurring throughout British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. Bull trout
exhibit a wide range of life history strategies including resident, fluvial, adfluvial, and
anadramous (Vv'DFW 2000). Anadramous life history forms migrate through large rivers to
spawn in cold, clear tributaries. Spawning occurs from late August through November for
Coastal and Puget Sound populations. Fry emerge from late winter to early spring. Marine waters
and estuaries are used for growth and maturation.
Four distinct stocks of bull trout have been identified within the Southern Puget Sound. They are
the Puyallup River, Puyallup/Carbon River, Puyallup/White and Nisqually River bull trout
stocks. These stocks, although rare, are known to occur in the nearshore habitat throughout the
year.
Puget Sound Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha — Threatened, listed (reaffirmed) June 2005 (70FR37160)
Critical habitat designated September 2005
Chinook salmon use the nearshore of Puget Sound for feeding, rearing and migration. Juvenile
Chinook salmon use estuary areas for feeding, rearing and osmoregulating during spring,
summer, and fall, depending on their life history strategy. Stream -type Chinook salmon spend
limited time in estuaries, while ocean -type Chinook can spend many months feeding and
growing there. Juvenile Chinook prefer estuary and marine habitats with adequate water quality,
temperatures, food, and depth. In addition to these basic requirements, Chinook also require
cover in the form of overhanging shoreline vegetation, woody material, and marine vegetation
such as macroalgae or eelgrass.
Puget Sound Steelhead
Oncorhynchus mykiss — Threatened, listed May 2007
Critical habitat designated September 2005 (70FR52630)
Fifteen distinct population segments (DPS) of steelhead trout have been identified in
Washington, Oregon and California. Within these DPSs, steelhead trout exhibit two reproductive
ecotypes. Summer or winter ecotypes are based on the duration of spawning migration and state
of sexual maturity at time of river entry. The Duwamish/Green Rivers and numerous Puget
Sound tributaries supports populations of winter steelhead trout. Populations in the
Duwarnish/Green Watershed are listed as Threatened by WDFW (WDFW 2015).
Steelhead trout, like other salmonids, heavily utilized nearshore areas to complete their life
history. After spawning in streams and rivers, juvenile steelhead migrate into estuary areas for
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growth and osmoregulation. Juveniles and adults use the nearshore area throughout the year for
forage, migration and growth. It is likely that steelhead trout may utilize parts of Poverty Bay
when migrating or accessing Cold and Redondo Creeks.
Bocaccio Rockrish
Sebastes paucispiniss — Endangered, listed July 2010
Bocaccio rockfish distribution ranges from northern British Columbia to central Baja California.
Spawning (hatching) occurs from December through April. The live larval young drift over large
areas in the surface waters. Larval and juvenile Bocaccio may passively drift for several months
before settling in deeper habitats. These fish were once quite common on steep walls of Puget
Sound. However, due to declining numbers and increased rarity they were listed as endangered
on April 2 8, 20 10 (FR, 201 Oa).
Adults generally occupy water 50- 250 meters in depth over rocky outcroppings, boulder fields,
and sloping walls and will school with both conspecifics and other species of rock fish. Juveniles
are found in much shallower waters over rocky substrate with various understory kelps and/or
sandy bottoms with eelgrass. Approximately one month after settling juveniles will start to
school. Adults and large juveniles feed on small fish and squid, whereas larvae and small
juveniles feed on copepods, krill, diatoms, dinoflagellates and various larvae (Love et. al, 2002).
Canary Rockfish
Sebastes pinniger — Threatened, listed July 2010
Canary rockfish are a long lived member of the scorpion fish family. Found from northern
British Columbia to northern Baja California, they can live up to 80 years of age. In recent years,
canary rockfish populations in Puget Sound have declined, leading to their listing as threatened
on April 2 8, 20 10 (FR, 20 1 Oa).
Canary rockfish spawn in the winter, producing pelagic larvae and juveniles that remain in the
upper water column for 3-4 months (Love et al. 2002). Juveniles settle in areas of shallow water
(15 to 20 meters) around nearshore rocky reefs, where they may congregate for up to three years
(Boehlert 1980, Sampson 1996) before moving into deeper water. Adults live at depths of 80-200
meters in areas with significant currents around high relief rock outcrops.
Yelloweye Rockfish
Sebastes ruberrimus — Threatened, listed July 2010
Yelloweye rockfish, once a common species found from the eastern portions of the Aleutian
Islands to Northern California. Like other members of the scorpion fish family, yelloweye
rockfish are extremely long-lived reaching ages of up 118 years. Due to declining numbers and
increased rarity they were listed as threatened on April 28, 2010 (FR, 2010a).
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Little is known about the larval stage of yelloweye rockfish, but it is most likely similar to the
drift larval stages of bocaccio and canary rockfish. Young juveniles migrate to vertical walls
with cloud sponges and anemones at depths greater than 15 meters. Adults and subadults occupy
rocky areas with crevices, eaves, and boulder where they feed on small fish, shrimp, crab, and
lingeod eggs (Love et. al, 2002).
Killer Whale, Southern Resident
Orcinus orca — Endangered, listed November 2005
Critical habitat designated November 2006
Killer Whales are found in open oceans and coastal waters. Southern resident Killer Whales may
be found spring through fall in Strait of Juan de Fuca, Strait of Georgia and Puget Sound.
Movements into the Puget Sound usually coincide with migration of salmonids into the region
(NMFS 2008). The Puget Sound contains designated habitat for southern resident Killer Whale.
3.3 Site Investigation
A site visit was performed Thursday, April 30th, 2015. Conditions were clear and sunny with
little to no wind. The site visit was performed during an approximately 3 foot (MLLW) tide and
took approximately one hour. The overall condition of the beach and shoreline were examined,
including general soil and vegetation characterization, potential critical habitats were identified,
and the presents of species of concerned were investigated.
The site visit was performed by Bill Rehe, professional fisheries and habitat biologist with over
twenty years of experience in the Northwest. Mr. Rehe holds four-year and advanced degrees in
fisheries science. His areas of expertise includes marine and nearshore ecology, salmon biology,
wetland science, and forage fish ecology. In addition to formal training at accredited universities,
he has received training by the Washington Department of Ecology, Washington Department of
Fish and Wildlife, National Marine Fisheries Service and US Fish and Wildlife Service.
3.4 Habitat Narrative
The proposed project is located in Poverty Bay, central Puget Sound. Poverty Bay is a developed
body of water surrounded by dense residential development. There are no fish bearing drainage
on or adjacent to the Adkisson parcel or the Action Area.
A small portion of the project area is located within the Puget Sound floodplain (Ecology 2015,
Figure 2). According to FEMA, the area adjacent to the project area has a moderate to low risk of
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being flooded. The replacement angular rock bulkhead will have an equivalent or slightly smaller
foot print within the floodplain area.
Figure 2. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Hazard Map for
Poverty Bay, Puget Sound. Project area (red star) is surrounded by moderate -to -low risk
areas.
There is no salmonid spawning areas in or adjacent to the proposed project area. It is likely the
area is used for migration corridor and foraging. Nearby rivers and streams support runs of chum
salmon (Oncorhynchus keta), Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), steelhead Oncorhynchus
mykiss), Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawyacha), and cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus
clarki) (WDFW 2015).
During the site visit, substrate with the potential for surf smelt spawning was identified along the
existing bulkhead. An approximately 12 foot wide band of suitable gravel was identified in the
proper spawning elevations for surf smelt and potentially sand lance, but no spawning areas for
herring were identified (Figure 3).
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Figure 3. Project site looking north-northeast. Note the approximately 12 foot band of
coarse sand and pea gravel suitable for surf smelt spawning.
According to WDFW salmonscape (2015a) and Priority Habitat and Species (2015b) websites,
no surf smelt spawning is documented within and adjacent to the proposed project area (Figure
4). No potential or documented Sand Lance spawning occurs on or adjacent to the project area.
The nearest document forage fish spawning area is located north of the Project site between
Wooten Park and Cold Creek. Because suitable surf smelt and sand lance gravel is present on the
site, impacts to the potential habitat will be avoided, minimized and mitigated for as if the area
was documented spawning habitat.
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Figure 4. Documented surf smelt spawning habitat north-northeast and south-southwest of
the project area (WDFW 2015).
Poverty Bay provides habitat for a variety of wildlife species common to central Puget Sound.
Benthic macrofauna include crab and bivalve species. Several bird species were observed
adjacent to the project area. These bird species include Glaucous -winged Gulls (Larus
glaucescens), Northwest Crow (Corvus caurinus), Belted Kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon), Great Blue
Heron (Ardea Herodias) and a Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). No mammals were
observed. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (V8TDFW) priority habitat and species
maps identify estuarine intertidal wetlands adjacent to the project area (VTDFW 2014a)
3.4.1 Surrounding Land/Water Uses
Poverty Bay is dominated by residential development. The shoreline in the vicinity of the project
site is listed as stable and is heavily armored (8 1 -100%) (Figure 5, Ecology 2015). There are two
303(d) list sites located north and south, but not immediately adjacent to the project.
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Figure 5. Washington Department of Ecology Shoreline Atlas illustrating shore
modification (armoring) at and adjacent to the project area (red star).
Figure 6. Washington Department of Ecology Shoreline Atlas illustrating slope stability at
and adjacent to the project area (red star). Ecology lists the project area as stable.
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3.42 Shoreline Vegetation and Habitat Features
The project area is vegetated mainly with landscaping species above MIIIHW. Lawn and
ornamental species covers most of the property. No large woody debris (L)WD) was seen along
the toe of the existing bulkhead during the site visit.
3.4.3 Aquatic Substrate and Vegetation
The beach substrate adjacent to the existing bulkhead includes an approximately 12 foot wide
strip of coarse sand that gradually turns to pea gravel, then cobble (Figure 7). There is no aquatic
vegetation such as rockweed (Fucus spp.), eelgrass (Zostera marina) or kelp growing within or
near the project area. No salt marsh vegetation is present at or adjacent to the project site.
According to Ecology Shoreline Atlas (2015), patch (fragmented) kelp occurs offshore of the
project area.
Figure 7. Aquatic vegetation at and adjacent to the project site (red star). No aquatic
vegetation was seen adjacent to the bulkhead or within the 25-foot work corridor. Ecology
(2015) has identified fringe eelgrass offshore of the project.
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3.4.4 Water and Sediment Quality
Poverty Bay has several locations included on Ecology's 303(d) list of impaired water quality for
exceeding numerous state criteria (Ecology, 2015). The area to the north of the project area is on
the Ecology 303(d) list for bacteria and fish and shellfish habitat. The area to the south of the
project site is on the Ecology 303(d) list for 82 different criteria. The water and sediment at and
directly adjacent to the project area have not been identified as containing detrimental
substances.
3.5 Habitat Area Map
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bulkhead (red) and Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM; yellow line).
Chapter 4. Project Description
The proposed project includes the replacement of a failing treated wood bulkhead with an
angular rock bulkhead to stabilize the marine shoreline. The existing concrete ramp will not be
replaced. This section expands on the descriptions found in Part 6-Project Description of the
Washington State Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application (JARPA).
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4.1 Final Project
After the installation of the angular rock bulkhead landward of the existing, failing wood
bulkhead, the project area will look and function similar to the existing conditions. Post -
construction, the site will continue to be used as a single family residence. There will be no
increase in traffic, stormwater runoff, noise or change in air quality. Once the project is
complete, the area should recover quickly from short term construction impacts and over time
benefit from the removal of treated wood. The angular rock bulkhead will also have less of an
impact from wave refraction as the vertical wood or concrete bulkhead.
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42 Construction Process
The shoreline protection will be replaced approximately 20 feet section at a time. Unstable soil
will be excavated and rock placed a minimum 1.5 feet below the bed of the beach. Colluvial and
fill soils will be remove in order to place the large angular rock on a stable footing. Clearing of
upland vegetation will be minimal and will only impact the landscaping and lawn ad acent to the
bulkhead. Suitable soil excavated for placement of the toe rock that contains coarse sand and
gravels may be placed on the beach, as allowed by Vv'DFW. No soils that contain clays or fine
material will be placed below OHW.
Bulkhead construction will occur during the allowed federal and state fish work windows. No
work will occur when the area is tidally inundated. Materials and equipment will be brought in
by barge and will operate within 25-feet of the existing shoreline protection. Existing stormwater
tightlines, if present, will be integrated into the replacement shoreline protection.
4.2.1 Construction Schedule
Construction activities will occur during daylight hours. In -water construction will take place
during low tide period when the project area is not inundated. In -water work will be conducted
between August 1 and March 14, within the prescribed work windows as determined by WDFW
and Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) for juvenile salmon and forage fish species. All work will
be completed within two weeks.
43 Conservation Measures
The following protection and conservation measures will be followed by the bulkhead
contractor. Any additional measures imposed by regulatory agencies will also be strictly
followed.
• Work below the ordinary high water line will not occur from March 15 through July 31
of any year for the protection of migrating juvenile salmon.
• Work below the ordinary high water line from October 1 through April 30 of any year
will be performed within forty—eight hours after the location is inspected by a department
representative or biologist acceptable to the department and it is determined that no
spawning is occurring or has recently occurred.
• Project activities below M1HHW will not occur when the project area, including the work
corridor is inundated by tidal waters.
• The existing treated wood protection will be removed from the beach and disposed at an
appropriate upland facility.
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The waterward face of the replacement rock bulkhead will be
existing treated wood protection.
All trenches, depressions, or holes created in the beach area will be backfilled prior to
inundation by tidal waters. Trenches excavated for base rocks may remain open during
construction. However, fish shall be prevented from entering such trenches.
All waste material such as construction debris, silt, excess dirt or overburden resulting
from this project will be deposited above the limits of flood water in an approved upland
disposal site.
o All manmade debris on the beach will be removed and disposed of upland such that it
does not enter waters of the state.
All natural habitat features on the beach larger than 12 inches in diameter, including
trees, stumps, logs, and large rocks, will be retained on the beach following construction.
These habitat features may be moved during construction if necessary.
9 Project activities will be conducted to minimize siltation of the beach area and bed.
Extreme care will be taken to ensure that no petroleum products, hydraulic fluid, fresh
cement, sediments, sediment -laden water, chemicals, or any other toxic or deleterious
materials are allowed to enter or leach into the beach or water.
e Project activities shall not degrade water quality to the detriment of fish life.
Chapter 5. Project Area's Habitat
5.1 Types of Impacts
5.1.1 Direct Effects
Bulkheads and bank protection can have numerous direct and indirect impacts on critical fish and
wildlife habitat and species of concern (VVDFW 2006). Directs effects are those impacts resulting
from the proposed action. Direct impacts include elimination of habitat and disturbance to fish
and wildlife caused by noise and water quality issues. The proposed action for this project is the
replacement of the existing treated wood shoreline protection with an angular rock bulkhead. The
proposed action includes both short and long term direct effects. Short term direct impacts
include impacts from the construction activities. These impacts include removing landscaping
vegetation associated with excavating landward of the existing bulkhead to place rock, operating
the excavator within the authorized work corridor, and the temporary grounding of the barge.
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Long term direct effects include the placement of 3-man rock on the beach. This will replace
habitat with angular rock for approximately 90 linear feet. The angular rock will be placed
landward of the existing treated wood bulkhead so that no additional loss of habitat over existing
conditions will occur. The project should have no -net -loss of habitat or functions over the current
condition.
5.12 Indirect Effects
Indirect impacts include long term habitat conversion and changes to natural nearshore
processes, such as sediment recruitment and transportation. Because the replacement rock
bulkhead will be built landward of the existing treated wood bulkhead, long term habitat
conversion should be less than current impacts. This should result in an overall minor net benefit
to the project area.
Indirect effects to nearshore processes should be neutral since the site is already impacted by
shoreline protection. The shoreline adjacent to the project is not listed as a feeder bluff (Ecology
2015), so no additional impacts should occur to the drift cell.
5.1.3 Interdependent and Interrelated Actions
Interdependent actions are those actions having independent utility apart from the proposed
replacement shoreline protection. There are no known interdependent actions.
Interrelated actions are those actions that are part of a larger action and depend on the larger
action for its justification. Interrelated actions include stabilization of the post -construction site,
removal of landscaping vegetation and placement of "fish mix" material, as required by WDFW.
5.1.4 Cumulative Effects
Cumulative effects include the effects of unrelated future activities that are reasonably certain to
occur within the project area. Future activities that are usually evaluated include residential
development, bulkhead, docks, and other structures. Future residential development is unlikely,
being that all properties are already developed and are not likely to be subdivided further.
Remodeling of existing structures, like the existing boathouse is likely to occur. According to
Ecology's shoreline atlas, the area adjacent to the project area contain 8 1 -100% shoreline
armoring. The property to the north already have bulkheads. The property directly to the south is
not armored and may be in the future. There are currently no docks and piers within Poverty
Bay. Small structures, like picnic tables, gazebos or storage sheds may be built above MHHW
and would likely have little to no effect on the shoreline environment.
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51 Effects Determination
Federally listed threatened and endangered species that may occur in the project area potentially
include Marbled Murrelet, Bull Trout, Puget Sound Chinook Salmon, Puget Sound Steelhead,
Bocaccio Rockfish, Canary Rockfish, Yelloweye Rockfish and Killer Whale.
A summary of the effect determinations for the proposed project activities on each species is
presented in Table 2. Potential direct effects include behavior disturbance from construction
noise and water quality impacts due to increased temporary turbidity from replacing the
shoreline protection. These effects will be avoided and minimized by the conservation measures
listed in section 4.3. The direct effects are considered localized to the immediate project area,
temporary and short term in duration, minimal in significance when considered in the context of
the surrounding developed environment of Poverty Bay, Puget Sound.
There are numerous threatened or endangered species in Washington and the Puget Sound. Two
of those species, Humpback Whales and Leatherback sea turtles are unlikely to be found in the
Puget Sound. Humpback whales, usually found in open coastal waters, do not occur within the
central Puget Sound or Poverty Bay. Historically, Humpback Whales sightings have occurred
four times in the Puget Sound in 1976, 1978, and twice in 1988 (Calarnbokidis et al 1990).
Leatherback Sea Turtles are occasionally seen along the Washington coast, rarely further south
than the Strait of Juan de Fuca. According to WDFW biologists, Leatherback have not been
found in Poverty Bay. Due to their unlikely presence, the rarity of the species and the anticipated
short and temporary impacts associated with the project, the proposed actions will have No
Effects on Humpback Whales or Leatherback Sea Turtles.
Table 2. Species listed as Threatened or Endangered under the Endangered Species Act
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Common Name
Scientific Name
Effects on Listed
Effect on Designated
Species
Critical Habitat
Marbled Murrelet
Brachyrhampus
No Effect
No Effect on
marmoratus
designated critical
habitat
Bull Trout
Salvelinus confluentus
May Affect, but is Not
May Affect, but is Not
Likely to Adversely
Likely to Adversely
Affect
Affect
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus
May Affect, but is Not
May Affect, but is Not
tshawytscha
Likely to Adversely
Likely to Adversely
Affect
Affect
Steelhead Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
May Affect, but is Not
May Affect, but is Not
Likely to Adversely
Likely to Adversely
Affect
I Affect
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Bocaccio Rockfish
Sebastes paucispiniss
May Affect, but is Not
May Affect, but is Not
Likely to Adversely
Likely to Adversely
Affect
Affect
Canary Rockfish
Sebastes pinniger
May Affect, but is Not
May Affect, but is Not
Likely to Adversely
Likely to Adversely
Affect
Affect
Yelloweye Rockfish
Sebastes ruberrimus
May Affect, but is Not
May Affect, but is Not
Likely to Adversely
Likely to Adversely
Affect
Affect
Killer Whale
Orcinus orca
No Effect
No Effect on
designated critical
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habitat -J
Marbled Murrelet
Occurrence in the Project Area
Marine observations of murrelets during the nesting season are believed to correspond to the
presence of large blocks of suitable nesting habitat inland. There are no suitable nesting areas in
close proximity to the Poverty Bay. Similarly, no designated critical habitat (i.e. terrestrial
nesting habitat) is located in or along the shores of Puget Sound or Poverty Bay. Designated
critical habitat does not currently include marine foraging habitat.
Marbled murrelet sightings are rare in the central and southern Puget Sound. Historically, limited
sighting were made in King County (www.soundto . The closest nesting areas to
Poverty Bay and the project area were located east in the Cascade Mountains, east of Lake
Stevens and north of Sultan (approximately 34 records) and west in Olympic Mountains, west of
Port Hadlock and Port Townsend (approximately 15 records) (WDFW 2008).
Effects of the Action
Potential effects of the proposed shoreline protection project on marbled murrelets primarily
include disturbance and increased turbidity during excavation of the rock wall toe trench that
may inhibit foraging or result in temporarily reduced food availability and reduced
visibility/detectability of prey. Noise from construction equipment and temporary increases in
turbidity during excavation will likely cause prey fish to avoid the immediate area of the
proposed project. Consequently, in the unlikely event that a marbled murrelet was present within
the immediate vicinity of the project area, they would be expected to temporarily avoid the
immediate area and forage elsewhere until construction activities are completed.
The addition of the construction noise in the localized area of the project area should not
appreciably add to disturbance noise for marbled murrelets. Any construction noise will be short-
term and confined to the project area. No underwater noise will be produced, since the work will
be performed in the dry at low tides. Any terrestrial noise will blend in to the ambient
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background noise before it can disturb locations outside of the Action Area. Marbled murrelets,
in the unlike chance they are in the area, will stay away from the project area, and the sound
generated during construction will not cause changes in behavior of these animals as they are
likely to have become somewhat habituated to vessels and urban noise.
Determination of Effect
Proposed shoreline protection activities will not result in any long-term degradation of habitat or
other significant adverse effects on marbled murrelets. Short-term effects such as noise
disturbance and reduced prey availability will either not occur or will be very small in
magnitude, as discussed above. Temporary disturbance to foraging activities are expected to be
insignificant and discountable. The survival or reproductive success of marbled murrelets in the
project vicinity would not be affected. Therefore, the proposed shoreline protection project
activities will have No Effect on marbled murrelet. The proposed project will have No Effect on
designated critical habitat for marbled murrelet since none is present in the vicinity of the
project.
Bull Trout — Coastal/Puget Sound Distinct Population Segment
Occurrence in the Project Area
The current distribution of bull trout within Puget Sound marine waters is not well understood.
They have been documented to occur from the Canadian border to at least the Nisqually River
delta, but no record of historical bull trout presence in Poverty Bay or the project area is known
to exist. Bull trout migrate throughout the inner bays and nearshore of Puget Sound from
Possession Sound, to the Nisqually Delta. Bull trout are typically found in snowmelt-dominated
streams like the Puyallup and Nisqually Rivers that maintain cold water temperatures year-round
in headwater reaches (WDFW, 2002).
The Puyallup and Nisqually River supports a small population of anadramous bull trout. Records
show that bull trout in south Puget Sound are very rare. One bull trout was caught in the
nearshore approximately I km west of McAllister Creek in 1978 (Fresh et al. 1979). Two
additional records of bull trout occurrence in freshwater habitat in the Nisqually River were
recorded in the mid 1980's (WDFW 1998) and late 1990's (USFWS 2004).
Adult or sub -adults Erorn this population may occasionally use the shoreline near the project area
when feeding on outmigrating juvenile Chinook (Chan 2012). Although adult or juvenile bull
trout may be present in nearshore waters year round, the likelihood of encountering bull trout in
the project area during the construction work window is extremely low.
Effects of the Action
Proposed project activities are likely to cause temporary and localized increases in turbidity.
Although bull trout are unlikely to be in the project area, potential foraging habitat may be
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temporarily unavailable because of turbidity. Prey items important to bull trout are not likely to
be affected by project activities. Like bull trout, the prey items, such as Chinook salmon, will
temporarily avoid the project area. In -water noise will not be increased by project activities.
Noises produced by construction equipment will be terrestrial and similar to surround urban
noise levels.
Conservation measures described in section 4.3, particularly avoidance of the juvenile salmon
migration period, are expected to prevent adverse short-tenn effects to bull trout during shoreline
protection activities. The temporary loss of the benthic organisms during the construction of the
shoreline protection is expected to have a negligible effect on long-term habitat quality within
the project area. Overall, the effects of the proposed action would be insignificant and
discountable due to the temporary duration of the proposed project actions and the
implementation of the proposed conservation measures to minimize the potential for bull trout to
be within the project area.
Critical Habitat
The following primary constituent elements (PCEs) were given for bull trout in the Federal
Register (October 18, 20 10) in the re -designation of critical habitat.
(1) Springs, seeps, groundwater sources, and subsurface water connectivity (hyporheic flows) to
contribute to water quality and quantity and provide thermal refugia.
Springs, seeps, and groundwater sources are not located within or near the project area.
(2) Migration habitats with minimal physical, biological, or water quality impediments between
spawning, rearing, overwintering, and freshwater and marine foraging habitats, including but not
limited to permanent, partial, intermittent, or seasonal barriers.
The proposed actions may have a temporary effect on migrating adult salmonids, primarily in
the form of temporary elevation of turbidity and noise levels, which are considered to be
insignificant. No permanent barriers to migration would result from shoreline protection
activities.
(3) An abundant food base, including terrestrial organisms of riparian origin, aquatic
macroinvertebrates, and forage fish.
Other than temporary disruption of benthic and epibenthic food sources, the shoreline protection
project would have an insignificant effect on the food base in Poverty Bay. Long-term, removing
the treated wood bulkhead and replacing it with a rock bulkhead should slightly increase the
amount of intertidal habitat available for surf smelt spawning.
(4) Complex river, stream, lake, reservoir, and marine shoreline aquatic environments, and
processes that establish and maintain these aquatic envirom-nents, with features such as large
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wood, side channels, pools, undercut banks and unembedded substrates, to provide a variety of
depths, gradients, velocities, and structure.
The shoreline protection project is occurring in a marine shoreline aquatic environment. The
majority of the shoreline is already armored. The proposed project will stabilize the marine
shoreline and rehabilitate surf smelt spawning areas along an otherwise homogenous urbanized
shoreline.
(5) Water temperatures ranging from 2 to 15 'C (36 to 59 T), with adequate thermal refugia
available for temperatures that exceed the upper end of this range. Specific temperatures within
this range will depend on bull trout life -history stage and form; geography; elevation; diurnal and
seasonal variation; shading, such as that provided by riparian habitat; strearnflow; and local
groundwater influence.
The project area is located within an area that is moderately stratified compared to most other
Puget Sound basins because no major river systems flow into Poverty Bay. Although surface
temperatures near the Poverty Bay can reach 14-150C in summer, the temperatures of
subsurface waters generally rangefi-om 10-130C in summer and 8-100C in winter (WDOE 1999).
The shoreline protection project will not alter or increase water temperature beyond the current
average temperatures.
(6) In spawning and rearing areas, substrate of sufficient amount, size, and composition to ensure
success of egg and embryo overwinter survival, fry emergence, and young -of -the -year and
juvenile survival. A minimal amount of fine sediment, generally ranging in size from silt to
coarse sand, embedded in larger substrates, is characteristic of these conditions. The size and
amounts of fine sediment suitable to bull trout will likely vary from system to system.
Poverty Bay and the project area are not utilized by bull troutfor spawning or rearing; this PCE
would not be affected by the proposed project.
(7) A natural hydrograph, including peak, high, low, and base flows within historic and seasonal
ranges or, if flows are controlled, minimal flow departure from a natural hydrograph.
The proposed shoreline protection project would not alter the hydrograph or tidal exchange.
This PCE would not be affected by the proposed project.
(8) Sufficient water quality and quantity such that normal reproduction, growth, and survival are
not inhibited.
The proposed shoreline protection project would not alter the quantity of water in Poverty Bay
or the project area. The proposed project would have a temporary, insignificant effect on
turbidity.
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(9) Sufficiently low levels of occurrence of normative predatory (e.g., lake trout, walleye,
northern pike, smallmouth bass); interbreeding (e.g., brook trout); or competing (e.g., brown
trout) species that, if present, are adequately temporally and spatially isolated from bull trout.
The presence of such predatory, interbreeding, or competing species would not occur in the
project area. Predation by terrestrial or marine aquatic species would not be affected by the
proposed shoreline protection project.
In summary, the Project Area may serve as migratory or feeding habitat for coastal/Puget Sound
bull trout heading for the Puyallup or Nisqually Rivers. As in most of the Puget Sound nearshore
locations, the PCEs in the project area have been significantly altered and are not likely to be
used by bull trout. Shoreline protection activities may result in temporary impacts to substrates,
water quality and noise. As discussed in previous paragraphs, these impacts are minor,
temporary, discountable, and do not interfere with movements or feeding of bull trout.
Determination of Effect
For the reasons described above, no significant cumulative, inter -related or interdependent effects
on bull trout are expected from the proposed shoreline protection project or activities. Overall,
due to the low likelihood of an individual bull trout being within the project area, the effects of
the proposed action on Coastal/Puget Sound bull trout would be insignificant and discountable.
Therefore, the proposed shoreline protection activities May Affect, but is Not Likely to
Adversely Affect Coastal/Puget Sound bull trout or its designated critical habitat.
Puget Sound Chinook Salmon
Occurrence in Project Area
Chinook salmon in the central Puget Sound River are of "mixed" hatchery and native stocks
(Vv'DFW 2012). Adults enter to the area river from mid -June through the fall. Chinook salmon
may be present or migrating through the Puget Sound and the marine waters adjacent to the
project area from mid -May through October. Out -migrating juvenile Chinook salmon could
potentially use the waters in and around the project area from March until mid -July.
As with much of the Puget Sound nearshore, the habitat in and adjacent to the project area has
been significantly altered. Spawning opportunities for Chinook salmon do not occur in Poverty
Bay or the project area. No rivers or streams with the potential to support Chinook spawning
occur within or near the project area.
Poverty Bay and the project area likely serves as feeding and migratory habitat for Puget Sound
Chinook. Ocean -type Chinook utilize estuaries and coastal areas more extensively for rearing
than stream -type juveniles (Healey 1991). Both life history strategies of juveniles Chinook could
move into marine waters in and around the project area to feed on drifting insects and small
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nektonic organisms (calanoid copepods, crab larvae, larval and juvenile fish, and euphausiids)
(Simenstad et al. 1982; Healey 1991).
Effects of the Action
This project will not result in long-term, permanent impacts to Puget Sound Chinook salmon.
Scheduling construction to occur during approved work windows will minimize impacts to
salmon. Construction activities that will occur below OHWM will likely have short-term impacts
on sahnonids that may be present in the project area during that time. However, project impacts
are likely to be insignificant because of their localized and temporary nature and the existing
impacted envirom-nental conditions of the site (i.e., lack of aquatic vegetation and habitat
complexity). These impacts will be minimized by conservation measures included in the
construction Section 4.4. Planting the area with overhanging vegetation will improve habitat
conditions and water quality over the long term.
Critical Habitat
Critical habitat, as defined in the ESA, identifies specific areas that have the physical and
biological features that are essential to the conservation of a listed species, and that may require
special management consideration or protection (50 CFR Part 17). Designated critical habitat for
Puget Sound Chinook salmon includes all naturally spawned populations from rivers and streams
flowing into Puget Sound (50 CFR Part 226). Critical habitat is designated for areas containing
the physical and biological habitat features, or primary constituent elements (PCEs) essential for
the conservation of the species or that require special management consideration. PCEs include
sites that are essential to supporting one or more life stages of the evolutionarily significant unit
(ESU) and that contain physical or biological features essential to the conservation of the ESU.
Specific sites and features designated for Puget Sound Chinook salmon include:
1. Freshwater spawning sites with water quantity, water quality, and substrate conditions
that support spawning incubation and larval development.
The project area does not contain freshwater spawning sites capable of supporting
Chinook; this PCE would not be affected by the proposed project.
2. Freshwater rearing sites with water quantity and floodplain connectivity to form and
maintain physical habitat conditions and support juvenile growth and mobility; water
quality, natural cover, and forage that support juvenile development.
The project area does not contain freshwater rearing sites; this PCE would not be
affected by the proposed project.
3. Freshwater migration corridors free of obstruction, with water quantity, water quality,
and natural cover conditions that support juvenile and adult mobility and survival.
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The project area does not contain fi-eshwater migration corridors; this PCE would not be
affected by the proposed project.
4. Estuarine areas free of obstruction, with water quantity, water quality, and salinity
conditions supporting juvenile and adult physiological transitions between fresh and salt
water, as well as natural cover and forage supporting juvenile and adult survival and
growth.
The project area does not contain estuarine areas; this PCE would not be affected by the
proposed project.
5. Nearshore marine areas free of obstruction, with water quantity, water quality, natural
cover, and forage supporting survival and growth.
The proposed bank protection project will not alter water quantity, quality or forage of
water in Poverty Bay or the project area permanently.
6. Offshore marine areas with water -quality conditions and forage supporting survival
and growth.
The proposed bank stabilization project will not alter offshore marine areas with water -
quality conditions and forage supporting survival and growth; this PCE would not be
affected by the proposed project.
Determination of Effect
Adult, sub -adult, and juvenile Chinook salmon utilize the nearshore of the Puget Sound for at
least some stage of their life history. The proposed bank stabilization project may affect the
threatened Puget Sound Chinook salmon, however, any Chinook salmon present would
experience negligible effects from the proposed shoreline protection.
Conservation measures including avoiding construction activities during the migration period of
juvenile Chinook salmon and other salmonids will reduce and prevent adverse short-term effects
to Chinook salmon during construction of the bank stabilization project. Work along the
shoreline could result in temporary degradation of the water quality; these effects would be
limited to the immediate project area. The construction work will occur during prescribed Army
Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and VIDFW "work windows" when Chinook salmon are likely not
present in the project area. The temporary loss of the benthic communities in the project areas
would have only a negligible effect on Chinook salmon habitat.
For the reasons described above, no significant cumulative, interrelated or interdependent effects
on Puget Sound Chinook salmon are expected from the proposed bank stabilization project
Overall, the effects of the proposed action on Puget Sound Chinook salmon would be
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insignificant and discountable. Therefore, the proposed shoreline protection activities May
Affect, but is Not Likely to Adversely Affect Puget Sound Chinook salmon. Similarly, the
proposed bank stabilization activities May Affect, but is Not Likely to Adversely Affect
designated critical habitat for Puget Sound Chinook salmon.
Puget Sound Steelhead
Occurrence in the project area
Winter populations of steelhead trout have been documented throughout south Puget Sound in
the Nisqually River, Chambers Creek, North (Donkey) and Crescent Valley Creeks in Gig
Harbor and the Puyallup River (WDFW 2015). In Poverty Bay, winter steelhead trout presence,
based on modeling, are found in Cold and Redondo Creeks (V*TDFW 2015). Steelhead typically
enter freshwater from December through mid -March and spawn from early February to early
April (Washington State Conservation Commission, 2002). Juveniles outmigrate from mid -
March through mid -July.
Winter steelhead in WRIA 9 are listed as Threatened by the Salmon Conservation and Reporting
Engine (SCoRE: WDFW, 2015). Adults and juvenile steelhead trout most likely use the area in
the vicinity of the project area for migration and feeding.
Effects of Action
Potential direct and indirect effects to Puget Sound steelhead from the project are similar to
Puget Sound Chinook salmon. Although the impacts of terrestrial noise and temporary turbidity
would be short-term and localized, there is still the potential to affect steelhead trout. Potential
impacts of the project action include physiological responses such as elevated stress levels due to
noise, gill injury due to temporary exposure to increased turbidity levels, and behavioral
responses, such as reduced feeding opportunities and avoiding the work area. The substrate in the
project area contain gravel and courser sandy substrate and therefore is expected to settle out
quickly.
The proposed timing of the work, from mid -July through September, was chosen because it is
the driest time of year (less chance of runoff) and steelhead trout are less likely to be in the
project area. Since steelhead typically utilize deeper marine water habitats they would likely be
present in low numbers or would not be present at the project area. Furthermore, steelhead trout
from the Nisqually and Puyallup Rivers are naturally exposed to elevated suspended sediment
levels from these turbid rivers and should have less negative responses. This project will not
result in long-term, permanent impacts to Puget Sound steelhead. These temporary impacts will
be minimized by following all conservation measures and working when juvenile steelhead trout
are less likely to be in the area. There would be longer -term enhancements of water quality and
habitat by stabilizing the shoreline and increasing the amount of intertidal. Therefore impacts are
expected to be minimal and discountable.
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Critical Habitat
The following primary constituent elements (PCEs) were given for steelhead trout in the Federal
Register (September 5, 2005) in the designation of critical habitat:
(1) Freshwater spawning sites with water quantity and quality conditions and substrate
supporting spawning, incubation and larval development;
The project area does not contain freshwater spawning sites; this PCE would not be
affected by the proposed project.
(2) Freshwater rearing sites with: (i) Water quantity and floodplain connectivity to form
and maintain physical habitat conditions and support juvenile growth and mobility; (ii)
Water quality and forage supporting juvenile development; and (iii) Natural cover such as
shade, submerged and overhanging large wood, log jams and beaver darns, aquatic
vegetation, large rocks and boulders, side channels, and undercut banks.
The project area does not contain fi-eshwater rearing sites; this PCE would not be
affected by the proposed project.
(3) Freshwater migration corridors free of obstruction and excessive predation with water
quantity and quality conditions and natural cover such as submerged and overhanging
large wood, aquatic vegetation, large rocks and boulders, side channels, and undercut
banks supporting juvenile and adult mobility and survival;
The project area does not contain freshwater migration corridors; this PCE would not be
affected by the proposed project.
(4) Estuarine areas free of obstruction and excessive predation with: (i) Water quality,
water quantity, and salinity conditions supporting juvenile and adult physiological
transitions between fresh- and saltwater; (ii) Natural cover such as submerged and
overhanging large wood, aquatic vegetation, large rocks and boulders, side channels; and
(iii) Juvenile and adult forage, including aquatic invertebrates and fishes, supporting
growth and maturation.
The project area does not contain estuarine areas; this PCE would not be affected by the
proposed project.
(5) Nearshore marine areas free of obstruction and excessive predation with: (i) Water
quality and quantity conditions and forage, including aquatic invertebrates and fishes,
supporting growth and maturation; and (ii) Natural cover such as submerged and
overhanging large wood, aquatic vegetation, large rocks and boulders, and side channels.
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The proposed shoreline protection project will not alter water quantity, quality orforage
of water in Poverty Bay or the project area. The project area currently has little natural
cover.
(6) Offshore marine areas with water quality conditions and forage, including aquatic
invertebrates and fishes, supporting growth and maturation.
The project area does not contain offshore marine areas and will not degrade water
quality conditions orforage; this PCE would not be affected by the proposed project.
Determination of Effect
Due to the reduced presents of steelhead trout from relatively healthy stocks, the timing of the
proposed project actions, the localized and temporary nature of the turbidity, the proposed
project actions May Affect, but is Not Likely to Adversely Affect Puget Sound steelhead or
steelhead Critical Habitat.
Bocaccio Roeldish
Effects of Action
It is very unlikely that any adult bocaccio rockfish would occur in project area as they tend to
inhabit deeper water with rocky substrate. Bocaccios have not been doctunented in the Puget
Sound since 2001 (NMFS 2008). Historically, they were seen as byeatch in the south central
Puget Sound near Point Defiance and Tacoma Narrows (Palsson et al 2009). The substrate in
Poverty Bay is soft sediment (mud, sand, and mixed fines) and do not support essential rock fish
habitat (NOAA 2013). Based on the shallow nature of Poverty Bay (Figure 10) near the project
area and the lack of suitable habitat it is extremely unlikely that adult Bocaccio rockfish would
be present.
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Although juveniles are present in shallower water, they are also associated with rocky areas with
kelp cover and sandy areas with eelgrass beds. The probability of the larval stage or juvenile
bocaccio to be present at the project area is very low because at these life stages they are
dependent on tidal currents and the project area lacks proper habitat.
Determination of Effect
Due to the lack of rockfish habitat and the distance from deeper waters habitats, the presence of
bocaccios in the proposed area is unlikely. The proposed project May Affect, but is Not Likely
to Adversely Affect this species or its critical habitat.
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Canary Rockfish
Effects of Action
Canary rockfish are distributed throughout the Puget Sound although there numbers are greater
in the north Puget Sound and San Juan Island (Miller and Borton 1980). In the south Puget
Sound, recreation catch record document a local population near the Tacoma Narrows. Adult
canary rockfish are unlikely to be encountered in Poverty Bay, as it lacks deep water, proper
substrate, and high relief habitat. Juvenile canary rockfish recruitment and rearing is unlikely to
occur in the project area, as it lacks proper vegetation or hard rocky substrate. Larval canary
rockfish are not likely to be found within the project area either.
Determination of Effect
There is limited potential for occurrence of rockfish within the project area. Drift larval and
small juvenile canary rockfish may potentially be present in Puget Sound waters during the
summer months when construction would occur. Project effects to larval canary rockfish are
highly unlikely. Due to the lack of canary rockfish habitat and the lack of impacts to known
habitat, the proposed project May Affect, but is Not Likely to Adversely Affect canary rockfish
DPS and critical habitat.
Yelloweye Rockfish
Effects of Action
Yelloweye rockfish are somewhat rare in the south Puget Sound (NMFS 2008). They are
encountered More frequently in the north Puget Sound and Hood Canal (Miller and Borton
1980). It is very unlikely that adult yelloweye TOCkfish will be present in the project area as they
inhabit deep water with rocky substrate that provides refuge space and feeding opportunities.
This type of habitat is not present within the project area. Juvenile yelloweye rock fish are also
not likely to be found near the project area as they prefer shallow areas with rocky substrate
(NMFS 2008). The soft sediment of Poverty Bay does not contain rock crevices and kelp beds.
Drift larval is also not expected to be found within project area.
Determination of Effect
Due to the lack of presence of yelloweye rockfish and yelloweye rockfish habitat in the project
area the proposed action May Affect, but is Not Likely to Adversely Affect on this species or
critical habitat.
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Southern Resident Killer Whales
Effects of the Action
It is highly unlikely that a Southern Resident Killer Whales would enter Poverty Bay because the
shallow depth would likely limits their presence. Killer Whales require open water with no
restrictions (NOAA, 2006). Also, during the proposed project window Southern Resident Killer
Whales are typically not present in the Puget Sound as they tend to prefer open water habitats
with feeding opportunities during the summer months.
Critical Habitat
The PCEs for Southern Residents include the following: (1) Water quality to support growth and
development; (2) Prey species of sufficient quantity, quality and availability to support
individual growth, reproduction and development, as well as overall population growth; and (3)
Passage conditions to allow for migration, resting, and foraging.
The action area barely includes critical habitat for southern resident killer whale (shoreline of
Puget Sound). However, the action addressed in this report does not directly affect the critical
habitat, as the shoreline protection project occurs in the upper intertidal zone. As discussed in
previous paragraphs, impacts to water quality, prey base, and passage for other species are
discountable. Effects to killer whale critical habitat are not anticipated.
Determination of Effect
Due to the lack of suitable and critical habitat within the project area and the absence of Southern
Resident Killer Whales during the project construction window, the proposed action is expected
to have No Effect on southern resident killer whales and their designated critical habitat.
5.3 Essential Fish Habitat Analysis
The Sustainable Fisheries Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-267) amended the Magnuson -Stevens
Act to require Federal agencies to consult with National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on
projects that may adversely affect "Essential Fish Habitat" (EFH). The Pacific States Fishery
Management Council amended the Pacific Groundfish Fishery Management Plan and the Coastal
Pelagic Species Management Plan (1998a, 1998b) to designate waters and substrate necessary
for spawning, breeding, feeding, and growth of commercially important fish species (50 CFR
600.905-930). The objective of this EFH assessment is to notify NOAA Fisheries of the project
and potential effects and determine whether the proposed actions "may adversely affect"
designated EFH for relevant commercially, federally managed fish species within the proposed
Project Area. The analysis also includes conservation measures proposed to avoid, minimize,
and offset potential adverse effects to designated EFH.
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The marine extent of salmon, groundfish, and coastal pelagic EFH includes those waters from
the nearshore and tidal submerged environments within Washington, Oregon, and California
state territorial waters out to the exclusive economic zone (370.4 km) offshore between the
Canadian border to the north and the Mexican border to the south. There are seven composite
EFHs: estuarine, rocky shelf, non -rocky shelf, canyon, continental shelf/basin, neritic and
oceanic habitats. Relevant assessment of EFH at the proposed project area includes
intertidal/nearshore and associated riparian areas.
The proposed replacement shoreline protection project includes the removal of an existing
treated wood shoreline protection structure previously built within potential sand lance and surf
smelt spawning gravel. The proposed replacement shoreline protection will protect the toe of the
shoreline from wind and wave action. Placement of the large angular rock will prevent future
erosion.
The shoreline protection project may temporarily reduce the populations of benthic organisms in
a small area adjacent to the project that are prey species for various groundfish and juvenile
pelagic fishes that utilize intertidal/nearshore EFH. Benthic and epibenthic prey species that are
temporarily displaced are expected to recover quickly after construction activities are completed.
Since new invertebrate communities will quickly reestablished in the project areas, no long-term
loss of biological productivity is expected as a result of the shoreline protection project.
Similarly, forage species such as surf smelt, sand lance, and squid could also be temporarily
impacted by elevated temporary turbidity. However, the impacts are expected to be minor
because the species are not expected to be in the project area during construction.
In order to conserve intertidal/nearshore EFH and reduce potential effects on associated species,
the proposed shoreline protection project would incorporate the following conservation
measures:
* Project activities will be limited to replacement of existing shoreline protection only.
* No additional elimination of intertidal habitat will occur.
Work below the ordinary high water line will not occur from March 15 through July 31
of any year for the protection of migrating juvenile salmonids.
A forage fish spawning survey, by a qualified biologist, will take place before
construction begins to insure that no eggs are present adjacent to the project site, as
required by WDFW.
Project activities below MIIHW will not occur when the project area, including the work
corridor is inundated by tidal waters.
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Rock for the bulkhead will be composed of clean, angular material of a sufficient
durability and size to prevent its being broken up or washed away by high water or wave
action.
Use of equipment on the beach will be held to a minimum, confined to a single access
point, and limited to a 25-foot work corridor waterward of the existing bulkhead.
0 All trenches, depressions, or holes created in the beach area will be backfilled prior to
inundation by tidal waters. If trenches excavated for base rocks need to remain open
during construction, fish will be prevented from entering such trenches.
All waste material such as construction debris, silt, excess dirt or overburden resulting
from this project will be deposited above the limits of flood water in an approved upland
disposal site.
All marimade debris on the beach will be removed and disposed of upland such that it
does not enter waters of the state. This includes the pre-existing pieces of concrete and
anthropomorphic debris.
Intertidal wetland vascular plants will not be adversely impacted due to project activities
(e.g., barge shall not ground, equipment shall not operate, and other activities shall not
occur in intertidal wetland vascular plants).
Project activities will be conducted to minimize siltation of the beach area and bed. The
project shall not degrade water quality to the detriment of fish life.
The combination of the conservation measures detailed above and the temporary and localized
affect of project activities reduces the effects on Essential Fish Habitat to the point that the
effects will be insignificant and discountable, and thus the proposed shoreline protection project
May Affect, but is Not Likely to Adversely Affect Essential Fish Habitat.
5.4 Assessment Report Conclusion
The purpose of the preceding Floodplain Habitat Assessment Report is to document that the
proposed project meets the requirements and criteria of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as
clarified in the Biological Opinion issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on
September 22, 2008. This Floodplain Habitat Assessment Report concludes, that with
minimization and conservation measurements, the following:
• No Affect or May Affect, but is Not Likely to Adversely Affect Endangered Species
• May Affect, but is Not Likely to Adversely Affect Essential Fish Habitat
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6.0 References
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Sebastes pinniger, and splitnose rockfish, S. diploproa, from the 1977 rockfish survey. Mar.
Fish. Rev. 42:57-63.
Calambokidis, J. and G. Steiger. (1990). Sightings and Movement of Humpback Whales in Puget
Sound, Washington. Northwestern Naturalist 71:45-49. Autumn 1990.
Gearin, P.J., and J.J. Jeffries. 1996. Steller sea lion research in Washington State. In house
publication.
Healey, M.C. 1991. Life history of Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha). Pp. 311-294.
Jeffries, S.J., P.J. Gearin, H.R. Huber, D.L. Saul, and D.A. Pruett. 2000. Atlas of Seal and Sea
Lion Haulout Sites in Washington. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Wildlife
Science Division, 600 Capital Way North, Olympia, Washington.
Love, M.S., Yoklavick, and L. Thorsteinson. 2002. The Pockfishes of the Northeast Pacific.
University of California Press 405.
Miller, B.S. and S.F. Borton. 1980. Geographic Distribution of Puget Sound Fishes: Maps and
Data Source Sheets. Volume 2. Family Percichthyidae (Temperate Basses) 32.1 through Family
Hexigrammidae (Greenlings) 54.6.
National Oceananic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). 2006. Draft Steller sea lion
recovery plan: eastern and western distinct population segments. National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration.
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). 2008a. Preliminary scientific conclusion of the
review status of 5 species of rockfish: bocaccio (Sebastes paucispinis), canary rockfish (Sebastes
pin-niger), yelloweye rockfish (Sebastes ruberrimus), greenstriped rockfish (Sebastes elongatus),
and redstriped rockfish (Sebastes proriger) in Puget Sound, Washington. NMFS Northwest
Fisheries Science Center. Seattle, Washington. December 2008.
National Marine Fisheries Services (NMF S). 2008b. Recovery Plan for Southern Resident Killer
Whales (Orcinus orca). National Marine Fisheries Service, Northwest Region, Seattle,
Washington.
Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC). 1998. Essential Fish Habitat Coastal Pelagic
Species. Modified from Coastal Pelagics Species Fisheries Management Plan. Pacific Fishery
Management Council. Portland, Oregon.
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Palsson, W.A., T. Tsou, G.G. Bargmann, R.M. Buckley, J.E. West, M.L. Mills, Y.W. Cheng, and
R.E. Pacunski. 2009. The Biology and Assessment of Rockfishes in Puget Sound. Washington
Department f Fish and Wildlife. September 2009.
Simenstad, C.A., K.L. Fresh, E.O. Salo. 1982. The Role of Puget Sound and Washington Coastal
Estuaries in the Life History of Pacific Salmon: an Unappreciated Function. In V.S. Kennedy
(ed.). Estuarine Comparisons. Pp. 343-364. Academic Press, New York, NY.
Seattle Audubon. Sound To Sage: Breeding Bird Atlas of Island, King, Kitsap, and Kittitas
Counties, Washington Data accessed from website:www.soundtosqu.org
Sampson, D.B. 1996. Stock status of canary rockfish off Oregon and Washington in 1996.
Appendix C. In: Status of the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery through 1996 and recommended
biological catches for 1997: stock assessment and fishery evaluation. Pacific Fishery
Management Council, Portland, OR.
Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE). 1999. Data from Marine Water Quality
Monitoring Program.
Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE). 2014. Coastal Atlas. Data accessed from website:
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/coastalatlas/
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). 1991. Management Recommendations
for Washington's Priority Habitats and Species. May 1991.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). 1998. Washington State salmon stock
inventory, Bull Trout/Dolly Varden. Olympia, Washington.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). 2002. Salmonid stock inventory 2002.
http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/sasi/
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). March 19, 2008. Habitat and
Species Map and PHS Polygon Report. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Habitat
Management Program, Olympia, WA.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). 2014a. Data accessed from website:
www.wdfw.wa.Mv/mappinLsalmonsepe/index.html
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). 2014b. Priority Habitat and Species
List. Olympia, Washington. 177 pp.
Washington Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). 2012. Request for an incidental
harassment authorization under the marine mammal protection act.
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MC SQUARED
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March 24, 2015
Pacific Northwest Bulkhead
P.O. Box 11477
Olympia, WA 98508-1477
Attn: Ms. Kim Kaufman
RE: Sharon Riddell & M. Adkisson Rock Bulkhead,
2816 SW 300" PI
Federal Way, WA 98023
Dear Kim:
1235 EAST 4TH AVE
SUITE 101
OLYMPIA, WA 98506
(360) 754-9339
FAX (360) 352-2044
E-niail: eng@inc2-if7c.coni
The rock bulkhead is being constructed at the eastern shore of East Passage of Puget
Sound, in Poverty Bay, and north of Dumas Bay. The rock bulkhead is being used to
protect the toe of the slope at the beach from erosion.
The main purpose of the wall is to protect the slope above from wave erosion to
minimize future landslides.
If you have any questions, or if I may be of further help, please call me at (360) 754-
9339.
Sincerely yours,
MC Squared, Inc.
Mike Szramek, P.E. S.E.
Principal Engineer
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TO: E.J. Walsh, Development Services Manager
Scott Sproul, Building Official
Chris Ingham, South King Fire & Rescue
Brian Asbury, Lakehaven Utility District
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ZONING DISTRICT: RS 7.2
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SEPA & Shoreline Exemption
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Pacific Northwest Bulkhead
PO BOX 11477
Olympia, WA 98508
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PERMIT #:
15-104713-00-SF4
ADDRESS:
2E'-'NW 300th Place
PROJECT:
Bulk6ead Replacement
RIDDELL-ADKISSON
DATE:
9/16/15
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