WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Commission Meeting – April 26, 2007 – Grant County Fire District #3, Quincy Detailed Commission Agenda Items Item E-1: Cape Disappointment State Park – Properties Suitable for State Park Purposes Item E-2: Iron Horse State Park – JWPT – SSHI, LLC dba D.R. Horton Perpetual Easement Item E-3: Timber Harvests and Sales Related to Dash Point State Park – Sewer Facility Replacement Capital Project Item E-4: Timber Harvests and Sales Related to the Kanaskat-Palmer State Park – Campground Expansion Capital Project Item E-5: Timber Harvest and Sales Related to Seaquest State Park Item E-6: Seaquest State Park – Mt. St. Helens Visitor Center – Acquisition of U.S. Forest Service Park Improvement Item E-7: Hyak Lodge Commercial Lease Item E-8: Iron Horse State Park – Amendment of Cascade Rail Foundation Agreement Item E-9: Mt. Spokane State Park Master Facilities Plan Scope of Work Item E-10: Saint Edward State Park CAMP Management Plan Item E-11: Miller Peninsula and Sequim Bay Vision and Development and Conservation Concepts Item E-12: Wenatchee Area State Parks Classification and Management Planning (CAMP) Project Item E-13: Puget Sound Cleanup Program Status Item E-14: Status Update and Timeline for Implementation of the Berk and Associates Item E-15: 2009 Regular Meeting Schedule for WSPRC Item E-16: 2006 Workforce Diversity Achievements and Continuing Efforts 2 Item E-1: Cape Disappointment State Park—Properties Suitable for State Park Purposes—Requested Action Action taken: Approved as requested EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This item asks the Commission to determine that three properties at Cape Disappointment State Park are suitable for state park purposes and authorize their acquisition. This complies with our Centennial 2013 Plan element, “ Our Commitment— Your Legacy.” SIGNIFICANT BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In 2003, the Parks and Recreation Commission adopted a long-term boundary for Cape Disappointment State Park. In the Seaview Dunes portion of the park, the Commission adopted long-term boundary extends approximately one mile north of current State Parks ownership. Within the Seaview Dunes area two properties recently became available: one owned by the Portner family and the other owned by the Glenn family. A third property owner, NACO West, may have an interest in selling its property in fee, granting a conservation easement on a portion, or accepting a right of first refusal that would allow State Parks the first opportunity to purchase it if/when they elect to sell. See Appendix 1 for a map of the three properties. Currently available funds are sufficient to acquire at least one property, with additional funding anticipated for this purpose in the next biennium. AUTHORITY: RCW 79A.05.030 (7) SUPPORTING INFORMATION: Appendix 1: Seaview Area Map REQUESTED ACTION FROM COMMISSION: That the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission: 1. Determines that the Portner, Glenn, and NACO West properties proposed for acquisition at Cape Disappointment State Park as shown in Appendix 1 are suitable for state park purposes; and 2. Authorize the Director or designee to acquire these properties using funds from the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, the Parkland Acquisition Account, and donations. Return to top of document Item E-2: Iron Horse State Park - JWPT - SSHI, LLC dba D.R. Horton Perpetual Easement—Requested Action—Expedited Action taken: Approved as requested 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This item asks the Commission to grant SSHI, LLC dba D.R. Horton (SSHI) a perpetual easement for the purpose of installing and maintaining underground utilities including, but not limited to, natural gas, water, eletrical transmission, cable television and communication lines across Iron Horse State Park – John Wayne Pioneer Trail (JWPT). This item complies with our Centennial 2013 Plan elements, “Our Commitment – Financial Strategy; Facilities.” SIGNIFICANT BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In March 2007, SSHI had requested, and the Commission authorized SSHI, to construct a new sewer line and needed equipment required to supply sewer service to a planned sub-division within the city limits of Ellensburg across the JWPT in Kittitas County. Subsequent to this easement grant, SSHI has notified staff that additional utilities were erroneously excluded from their original application/request. SSHI Project Proposal The proposed project will construct additional utility crossings within the same ditch as the original sewer line as shown on Appendix 2. The anticipated temporary impacts will include a trench approximately six (6) feet wide by eight (8) feet deep and approximately one-hundred and twenty-five (125) feet long, together with temporary trail closures as needed to construct the line. Following construction, all trail facilities will be returned to in as-good or better condition. Under terms of the easement, SSHI will be assessed a fair market value use fee (currently estimated at $16,000 plus administration fees) and be required to monitor the impact area for at least two (2) years thereafter to prevent any maintenance issues that may arise. AUTHORITY: RCW 79A.05.070 - Further Powers (5) Grant franchises and easements for any legitimate purpose on parks or parkways, for such terms and subject to such conditions and considerations as the commission shall specify; Commission Policy 55-06-1 Real Estate Transactions and Non-recreational Uses of Parklands, Section II, General Principles. SUPPORTING INFORMATION: Appendix 1: Vicinity and Aerial Map Appendix 2: Project Area REQUESTED ACTION OF COMMISSION: Staff requests that the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission: 1. Authorize the Director or designee to grant a perpetual easement to SSHI, LLC dba D.R. Horton for the purpose of installing additional underground utilities as described in this item across parkland within Iron Horse State Park. 2. Authorize the Director or designee to make necessary legal description or other administrative adjustments as required to complete the transaction. Return to top of document 4 Item E-3: Timber Harvests and Sales Related to the Dash Point State Park Sewer Facility Replacement Capital Project—Requested Action Action taken: Approved as requested EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This item asks the Commission to authorize the Director or his designee to sell timber removed during construction of a new sewer system at Dash Point State Park. This item complies with our Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment – Stewardship.” SIGNIFICANT BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission received funding in 2005 for the capital development of a new sanitary sewer system at Dash Point State Park in Federal Way. This project is necessary as the existing drainfield is at the end of its useful lifecycle. The new sanitary sewer system will tie into the Lake Haven Utility District’s municipal sewer system at the Palisades at a Dash Point apartment complex located at 31843--48th Court S.W. adjoining the park. This is the closest and most convenient tie-in location to the municipal sewer system. In order to install the sewer lines a 20’ wide clearing limit has been established to mobilize equipment, dig trenches, and install sewer lines. The alignment designated for clearing traverses through existing developed areas and forest. Dash Point does not have an approved CAMP and hence there is no land classification for the construction area. In total, approximately 320 merchantable trees spread out over two acres of land will be removed due to this activity. The timber has been deemed surplus to the needs of the park. A public meeting to discuss the pending timber sale was held on March 8, 2007. This action complies with Forest Practices rules and other applicable laws and regulations. Staff has taken advantage of existing clearings, trails, and reusable portions of existing sewer lines where practical to minimize the overall clearing impacts. The project also includes a restoration plan to mitigate impacts and restore the disturbed area. Net revenue derived from the sale of timber will be deposited in State Parks Renewal and Stewardship Account pursuant to RCW 79A.05.035(7). A portion of these funds will be used for dispersing non-merchantable materials on the ground for natural purposes and restoration of cleared areas related to this project. The anticipated gross revenue or value from the sale of downed-trees is estimated at $16,000. SUPPORTING INFORMATION: Appendix 1: Authorities Appendix 2: Public Comments REQUESTED ACTION OF COMMISSION: That the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission: 1. Delegate authority to the Director or designee to approve the sale of timber removed from Dash Point State Park for the construction of a new sanitary sewer system. The sale is contingent upon the completion of all regulatory requirements including Forest Practices and the timber sale guidelines in WAC 352-28-020. Return to top of document 5 Item E-4: Timber Harvests and Sales Related to the Kanaskat-Palmer State Park Campground Expansion Capital Project—Requested Action Action taken: Approved as requested EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This item asks the Commission to authorize the Director or his designee to sell timber removed during construction of a 50-unit campground expansion at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park. This item complies with our Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment – Stewardship.” SIGNIFICANT BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission received funding in 2005 for the development of a 50-unit campground expansion at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park to meet the growing demand for camping near the Green River Gorge. Timber removal is necessary to develop the infrastructure and facilities for the new campground area. A public meeting to discuss the pending timber sale was held on March 5, 2007 . The area designated for clearing is classified as “recreation” in accordance with the Green River Gorge Area CAMP adopted by the Commission in September of 1997. In total, approximately 925 merchantable trees spread out over eight acres of land will be removed to accommodate construction of the new facility.