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WASHINGTON STATE PARKS and RECREATION COMMISSION 1111 Israel Road S.W Don Hoch Director STATE OF WASHINGTON WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 1111 Israel Road S.W. • P.O. Box 42650 • Olympia, WA 98504-2650 • (360) 902-8500 TDD Telecommunications Device for the Deaf: 800-833-6388 www.parks.state.wa.us STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE Date of Issuance: September 8, 2020 Project Name: Penrose Point State Park Pier Replacement & ADA Improvements Proponent: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Lead agency: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Description of proposal: The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (State Parks) proposes the following marine-based and upland improvements at Penrose Point State Park. Marine-based work includes: • full replacement of the existing fixed pier (including removal of 17 creosote-treated piles), gangway, float, and boat pumpout utilities. Upland-based work includes: • demolition of an existing vault toilet, picnic table pads, and kiosk • construction of a concrete abutment for the pier • construction of a new comfort station and installation of associated utilities • construction of an upland retaining wall and placement of fill to raise the comfort station out of the floodplain • installation of ADA-accessible picnic table pad • installation of kiosk • construction of a vehicle turn-around • installation of concrete and gravel walkways. Location of Proposal: Penrose Point State Park is located at 321 158th Ave SW, Lakebay, WA 98349 in Pierce County. The project site is found within Section 36, Township 21 N, and Range 1 W and tax parcel 0021364000. The approximate coordinates of the project site are: 47.258500° N lat./-122.752720° W long. Threshold Determination: After a review of the completed environmental checklist, the lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact to the environment, nor does it need mitigation to avoid significant adverse environmental impacts. No new development or improvements will occur outside the existing, SW Capital Program • 1111 Israel Road SW • P.O. Box 42650 • Olympia, WA 98504-2650 • (360)725-9750 Penrose Point State Park Pier Replacement & ADA Improvements DNS September 8, 2020 Page 2 of 2 previously disturbed footprint of the developed day-use area or marine facilities. The nature of the improvements, as described in the checklist, will not result in any lasting impacts to waterways, native habitat or species. This project will maintain the existing amount of impervious surface and will not significantly alter drainage patterns. Best management practices (BMPs) have been incorporated into the design to provide protection from incidental or unanticipated impacts such as sediment run-off. Lastly, the completed proposal would not pose a threat to public health or safety and there will be no impacts to cultural or historic resources. The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. This DNS is issued under 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by September 24, 2020 or they may not be considered. Responsible Official: Jessica Logan Position/Title: Environmental Program Manager Phone: (360) 902-8679 Address: 1111 Israel Rd SW | PO Box 42650 Olympia, WA 98504-2650 Date: _September 8, 2020__ Signature: "All Washington State Parks are developed and maintained for the enjoyment of all persons regardless of age, sex, creed, ethnic origin, or physical limitations." There is no agency SEPA appeal; however, all comments are welcome and will be thoroughly considered. SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. Background [help] 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Penrose Point State Park Pier Replacement & ADA Access 2. Name of applicant: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Attn: Chelsea Hamer, Environmental Planner PO Box 42650 Olympia, WA 98504-2650 (360)725-9764 4. Date checklist prepared: July-September 2020 5. Agency requesting checklist: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Construction is anticipated to be completed during summer-fall of 2021. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Sandstrom S. & Payne, S. (The Watershed Company). 2018. Penrose Point Eelgrass Survey Memo. Prepared for Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission. Payne S. & Creveling, J. (The Watershed Company). 2019. Revised 2020. Wetland & Shoreline Delineation Report. Prepared for Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission. A Biological Assessment and updated eelgrass survey are forthcoming; if these analyses identify new environmental considerations not covered in this checklist, an amemendment to this document or revised checklist will be completed as necessary. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2018 Page 1 of 15 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. None known. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Pierce County, Shoreline Substantial Development Permit, Shoreline Variance, Shoreline Conditional Use Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, Hydraulic Project Approval U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nationwide Permit Section 106 Review & Consultation 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) Penrose Point State Park is a 237-acre marine camping park in Pierce County with nearly two miles of saltwater frontage on Mayo Cove and Carr Inlet in the lower Puget Sound. The existing marina at this park and associated upland day-use area includes a fixed wooden pier with aluminum access gangway and moorage floats with a boater pumpout. Upland facilities include a RomTec vault toilet restroom and a picnic area with tables, benches, braziers, and a fire ring. The staff of Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission proposes improvements to the marine facilities and upland day use area at Penrose Point State Park. The intent of this project is to improve accessibility, public safety, and water quality. Proposed marine-based work includes: • Demolition of the existing timber fixed pier (157ft by 4ft), metal gangway (40ft by 4ft), solid timber float (140ft by 12ft), including the removal of 17 creosote-treated piles • Installation of 16 steel pipe piles, new fixed pier (143ft by 8ft), aluminum gangway (90ft by 6ft), float (62ft by 12ft at landing; 60ft by 20ft at end to accommodate boater pumpout) o All proposed over-water structures will include fiberglass grated decking • Replacement of boat pumpout utilities. Proposed upland-based work includes: • demolition of an existing vault toilet, picnic table pads, barbeque and concrete slab, and kiosk • construction of a concrete abutment for pier (20ft by 14ft) • construction of a new two-hole, flush comfort station (314SF) • installation of utilities to connect new comfort station and boat pumpout to existing septic system • construction of an upland retaining wall (70LF) and placement of fill (approx. 900CY) to raise the comfort station out of the floodplain while providing ADA-accessibility • installation of ADA-accessible picnic table and pad • installation of new kiosk, barbeque without pad, picnic tables without pads, and three benches • installation of a service vehicle turn-around (930SF) • installation of connecting ADA-accessible concrete and gravel walkways. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2018 Page 2 of 15 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information 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. Penrose Point State Park is located at 321 158th Ave SW, Lakebay, WA 98349 in Pierce County. The project site is found within tax parcel 0021364000 and within Section 36, Township 21 N, and Range 1 W. The approximate coordinates of the project site are: 47.258500° N lat./-122.752720° W long. B. Environmental Elements [help] 1. Earth [help] a. General description of the site
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