HomeMy WebLinkAboutADDENDUM_Selland_NNLstatement ADDENDUM to Biological Evaluation/Lake and Stream Study Report Dated June 8th, 2015
June 30th, 2015
For: Selland Pier, Ramp, and Float Project
4017 Williams Ave. N. Renton, WA 98056
No-Net-Loss Statement
In order to protect the ecosystem in the area of the proposed pier, ramp, and float, a number of conservation measures are
proposed (Section E in original report). For this project the conservation measures are as follows
1. The first 40’ of the fully grated pier will only be 4-feet wide.
2. Only two 4” diameter steel pilings will be used to support the first 40’ of the pier to minimize migration
obstacles for young salmonids that prefer the more shallow areas.
3. The construction barge will not be allowed to ground out on the lake bottom at anytime.
4. Piles will be driven using a vibratory pile driver to practical refusal.
5. Construction will take place during authorized in water work windows designed to protect listed species and/or
critical habitat (July 16 – Dec. 31).
6. Two trees and nine shrubs will be planted in addition to the existing native plants seen in Figures 6 and 7 of the
original report.
As stated in the original report the determination of effects for ESA species in the area are provided below:
1. Puget Sound Chinook – “May affect, not likely to adversely affect”
2. Bull Trout – “May affect, not likely to adversely affect”
3. Puget Sound Steelhead – “May affect, not likely to adversely affect”
4. Marbled Murrelet – “No effect”
All measures have been taken to avoid and minimize potential impacts resulting from the proposed project. In
consideration of the unlikely impact to ESA species as well as the proposed conservation measures suggested above to
protect and enhance the habitat, we determine that no-net-loss of ecological function will result from this project’s
unavoidable impacts due to its’ water dependent use.
Thank you for the opportunity to addend and comment on this project. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any
questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Nam Siu
Marine Biologist and Project Manager
Marine Surveys & Assessments