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General Habitat Area Review
Proposed Rooftop Antenna Collocation
Site Name: SEA Classics
Site Location Code: 437434
2003 Maple Valley Highway
Renton, King County, Washington
August 21, 2020
Project No. 81197257
Prepared For:
Bellevue, Washington
Prepared By:
Consultants, Inc.
Mountlake Terrace, Washington
Exhibit 6
RECEIVED
09/24/2020
AMorganroth
PLANNING DIVISION
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Terracon Consultants, Inc. 21905 64th Avenue West, Ste 200 Mountlake Terrace, Washington 98043
P [425] 771 3304 F [425] 771 3549 terracon.com
August 21, 2020
Verizon Wireless – Northwest Region
3305 160th Avenue SE
Bellevue, Washington 98008
Attn: Mike Cunningham
Re: General Habitat Area Review
Proposed Rooftop Antenna Collocation
Site Name: SEA Classics
Site Location Code: 437434
Renton, King County, Washington
Project No. 81197257
Dear Mr. Cunningham:
Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon) is pleased to submit the enclosed General Habitat Area
Review report for the above-referenced site. This assessment was performed in accordance with
our General Services Agreement, effective May 10, 2018.
We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you on this project. If there are any questions
regarding this report or if we may be of further assistance, please contact us at (425) 771-3304.
Sincerely,
Taylor Blackbourn Jim Baxter
Project Manager Senior Ecologist
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................1
1.1 Site Location ......................................................................................................1
1.2 Existing Conditions ...........................................................................................1
1.3 Proposed Project ...............................................................................................2
RECORDS REVIEW .......................................................................................................2
2.1 Federal Status Explanation ..................................................................................3
Critical Habitat ..........................................................................................3
2.2 State-Listed Priority Habitats & Species ...............................................................3
2.3 City of Renton Critical Habitat ..............................................................................3
HABITAT ASSESSMENT ...............................................................................................4
EFFECT DETERMINATIONS..........................................................................................4
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS ...................................................................................5
GENERAL COMMENTS .................................................................................................5
REFERENCES ................................................................................................................6
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A
Exhibit 1 - Site Location Map
Exhibit 2 - Topographic Map
Exhibit 3 - USFWS NWI Map
Exhibit 4 - NRCS Soils Map
Exhibit 5 - City of Renton Critical Habitats Map
APPENDIX B
USFWS IPaC Report
WDFW PHS Report
APPENDIX C
Site Construction Drawings
Site Photographs
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General Habitat Area Review
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INTRODUCTION
The following report details methodology and an assessment of survey results for the General
Habitat Area Review survey completed in August 2020 for the project site described below and
depicted in Appendix A. This habitat assessment was conducted within the site boundaries and
immediate vicinity of the site to determine the occurrence of, or potential for occurrence to listed
and proposed threatened/endangered species and critical habitats resulting from the proposed
construction. Completion of this survey was directed by and complies with the Federal
Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973. The scope of services includes a habitat assessment
for suitable habitat for applicable species and observations for individuals; however, full
presence/absence surveys are not included.
1.1 Site Location
According to the King County Tax Assessor, the parent tract (of which the site is a part) consists
of an approximate 1.87-acre tract of land (Parcel Number: 172305-9103) located at 2003 Maple
Valley Highway in Renton, Washington. The proposed lease area is located approximately
47.4784° N, -122.1909° W.
The project site is located within the Eastern Puget Uplands Level IV Ecoregion of Washington.
The Eastern Puget Uplands ecoregion is characterized as an area composed of floodplains and
terraces with meandering rivers, oxbow lakes, and meander scars. (Pater, et al., 1998).
1.2 Existing Conditions
At the time of the site reconnaissance, land cover primarily consisted of grass-covered
landscaping and a paved concrete parking lot. Based on aerial photography, the site and parent
tract were undeveloped land in at least 1943. By 1965, the site and parent tract were graded and
remained vacant until the current building was constructed in 1980. With the construction of the
parent parcel building, the site has been landscaped with grass to the present day.
The site is located adjacent to the Cedar River. The proposed lease area is located approximately
85 feet north and the nearest proposed utility route is located approximately 50 feet northeast of
the river. The adjoining properties generally consist of a gravel lot, wooded land and
commercial/residential developed land. Conditions between the site and the river consists of red
alder trees and an elevation difference of approximately 20 feet (NAVD 88). The general existing
conditions are depicted on Exhibit 5 in Appendix A, and photos of the site taken during the fiel d
visit are included in Appendix C.
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1.3 Proposed Project
Terracon understands that Verizon Wireless plans to collocate an antenna array on the rooftop of
the parent parcel building with utility cables running down the northwestern exterior wall to a
proposed 9.5-foot by 17.5-foot equipment lease area adjacent to the northwestern corner of the
parent parcel building. Power will be routed underground along the southwestern side of the
building to an existing pad -mounted transformer near the southern corner of the building, and
fiber will be routed underground through the paved parking lot north toward a proposed vault as
depicted on the site construction drawings provided in Appendix C. Tree removal is not planned
with th is project.
This survey was conducted during the beginning stages of the project planning. Therefore, the
extent or type of Federal action(s) involved as a part of the project, if any, is unknown at this time.
If Federal action(s) are involved in the project and impacts to T&E species occur, formal Section
7 consultation is required. If Federal action(s) are not involved and impacts to T&E spe cies occur,
Section 10 consultation would apply.
RECORDS REVIEW
The following federally threatened and endangered species are listed by the United Stat es Fish
and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Washington Fish and Wildlife Office and as potentially occurring
within the project boundaries based on the information obtained fro m the Information, Planning,
and Conservation (IPaC) search engine (Table 1).
Table 1: USFWS IPaC Official Species List
Taxon Name Species Habitat Status
Mammal
Gray Wolf (Canis lupus)
Found in temperate forests, mountains,
tundra, taiga and grasslands. Critical habitat
has not been designated for this species.
Proposed
Endangered
(Federal)
Endangered
(State)
North American Wolverine
(Gulo gulo luscus)
Found in places with cold snowy conditions.
Critical habitat has not been designated for
this species.
Proposed
Threatened
(Federal)
Candidate
(State)
Birds Marbled Murrelet,
(Brachyramphus marmoratus)
Found in coastal areas, including bays and
sounds, occasionally also on rivers and
lakes. The site is located outside the critical
habitat.
Threatened
(Federal)
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Taxon Name Species Habitat Status
Streaked Horned Lark
(Eremophila alpestris strigata)
Found in prairie and open coastal habitat.
The site is located outside the critical
habitat.
Threatened
(Federal)
Endangered
(State)
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
(Coccyzus americanus)
Found in wooded habitat with dense cover
and water nearby. The site is located
outside the proposed critical habitat.
Threatened
(Federal)
Endangered
(State)
Fish Bull Trout (Salvelinus
confluentus)
Found in cold, stable stream channels. The
site is located outside the critical habitat.
Threatened
(Federal)
Threatened
(State)
Sources: USFWS – IPaC Official Species List generated on August 11, 2020 (Consultation Code: 01EWFW00-2020-
SLI-1509)
2.1 Federal Status Explanation
According to the ESA, threatened species are those species “which are likely to become an
endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its
range”. Species listed as endangered are considered to have a higher risk of extinction and are
defined by the ESA as “any species which is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant
portion of its range”.
Critical Habitat
On August 11, 2020 Terracon utilized the USFWS IPaC search engine to identify critical habitat
that may occur on the site. According to IPaC (consultation code: 01EWFW00-2020-SLI-1509),
there are no critical habitats, national wildlife refuges or fish hatcheries documented within or
adjacent to the project boundaries. A copy of the USFWS IPa C Report is included in Appendix B.
2.2 State-Listed Priority Habitats & Species
Based on the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Priority Habitats & Species
Online dataset map, there are no identified priority habitats in or within 300 feet of the project site.
2.3 City of Renton Critical Habitat
According to the online critical habitat mapping tool, the site is located in the Shoreline High
Intensity designation.
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HABITAT ASSESSMENT
A field survey was conducted in August 2020 by Terracon personnel to identify suitable habitat
for federally threatened and endangered species protected by the E SA. During the field survey,
plant communities and habitats were observed and noted to determine if they matched habitat
types where the listed species have the potential to occur. The existing site conditions are
depicted in Appendix A Exhibit 5. The habitat classifications and associated descriptions are
discussed below.
EFFECT DETERMINATIONS
The following determinations were made for each s pecies, based on the likelihood of that species
occurring on the site, or being impacted by dev elopment of the site. In addition, the habitat of the
nearby Cedar River was considered for potential impact. These effect determinations are based
on USFWS standard language implemented for Section 7 Consultation.
◼ “No effect” – will not affect listed species
◼ “May affect, not likely to adversely affect” - effects are expected to be completely
beneficial, discountable or insignificant
◼ “May affect, likely to adversely affect” - adverse effects to listed species may occur
The following is a brief description of each federally listed threatened and endangered species
located on the IPaC Official Species List for the site. The site was surveyed for each of the
species and its recognized habitat. Comments are provided regarding results of the onsite survey
with regard to habitat and occurrence.
Table 2: Species Effect Finding
Common
Name
Scientific
Name
Status Habitat Finding
Mammals
Gray Wolf Canis lupus PE Found in temperate forests, mountains, tundra, taiga
and grasslands. Critical habitat has not been
designated for this species.
NO EFFECT
North
American
Wolverine
Gulo gulo
luscus
PT Found in places with cold snowy conditions. Critical
habitat has not been designated for this species. NO EFFECT
Birds
Marbled
Murrelet,
Brachyramphus
marmoratus
FT Found in coastal areas, including bays and sounds,
occasionally also on rivers and lakes. The site is
located outside the critical habitat.
NO EFFECT
Streaked
Horned Lark
Eremophila
alpestris
strigata
FT Found in prairie and open coastal habitat. The site is
located outside the critical habitat. NO EFFECT
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Common
Name
Scientific
Name
Status Habitat Finding
Yellow-billed
Cuckoo
Coccyzus
americanus
FT Found in wooded habitat with dense cover and water
nearby. The site is located outside the proposed
critical habitat.
NO EFFECT
Fish
Bull Trout Salvelinus
confluentus
FT Found in cold, stable stream channels. The site is
located outside the critical habitat. NO EFFECT
FE=Federally Endangered
FT=Federally Threatened
PT=Proposed Threatened
PE=Proposed Endangered
Based on a review of the habitat for the above -listed species, compared to an analysis of the
habitat present on the site, it is not anticipated that the construction of the proposed
telecommunications tower site will affect listed or proposed protected sp ecies or critical habitats.
There are no critical habitats, wildlife refuges, or fish hatcheries documented at the site. A review
of the WDFW Priority Habitats Section (PHS) webpage did not show that the site was in the
vicinity of any habitat.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
Based on Terracon’s analysis and reconnaissance, it is anticipated that the construction of the
proposed telecommunications tower site will still not affect the Cedar River or listed or proposed
protected species. Due to the Shoreline High Intensity designation, Terracon recommends using
Best Management Practices during construction.
Through previous communication with Washington USFWS, “no effect” determinations do not
require consultation. A copy of this correspondence is provided in Appendix B.
GENERAL COMMENTS
This survey was performed in accordance with generally accepted practices of this profession
undertaken in similar studies at the same time and in the same geographical area. This report is
for the exclusive use of the client for the project being discussed. No warranties, either expressed
or implied, are intended or made. In conducting the limited scope of services described herein,
certain sources of information and public records were reviewed, and Terracon cannot guarantee
the accuracy of the information. No biological assessment can wholly eliminate uncertainty
regarding the potential for concerns in connection with a project.
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REFERENCES
Pater, D.E., S.A. Bryce, T.D. Thorson, J. Kagan, C. Chappell, J.M. Omernik, S.H. Azevedo, and
A.J. Woods. 1998. Ecoregions of Western Washington and Oregon. (Map poster). U.S.
Geological Survey, Reston, VA.
Information, Planning, and Conservation (IPAC) online screening tool (August 2020).
Priority Habitats and Species on the Web. [web application]. WDFW. Available at
https://geodataservices.wdfw.wa.gov/hp/phs/. (Accessed: August 2020).
City of Renton Online GIS Maps: Critical Habitats. [web application] ESRI GIS. Available at
https://maps.rentonwa.gov/Html5viewer/Index.html?viewer=cormaps. (Accessed: August 2020)
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APPENDIX A
Exhibit 1 - Topographic Map
Exhibit 2 - Site Location Map
Exhibit 3 - USFWS NWI Map
Exhibit 4 - NRCS Soils Map
Exhibit 5 – City of Renton Critical Habitat Map
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USFWS IPaC Report
WDFW PHS Report
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Washington Fish And Wildlife Office
510 Desmond Drive Se, Suite 102
Lacey, WA 98503-1263
Phone: (360) 753-9440 Fax: (360) 753-9405
http://www.fws.gov/wafwo/
In Reply Refer To:
Consultation Code: 01EWFW00-2020-SLI-1509
Event Code: 01EWFW00-2020-E-02887
Project Name: SEA Classics
Subject:List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location, and/or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, and proposed species, designated and
proposed critical habitat, and candidate species that may occur within the boundary of your
proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The species list fulfills the
requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the
Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of
species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. The species list is
currently compiled at the county level. Additional information is available from the Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife, Priority Habitats and Species website: http://wdfw.wa.gov/
mapping/phs/ or at our office website: http://www.fws.gov/wafwo/species_new.html. Please note
that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act, the accuracy
of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be completed formally
or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be completed by visiting the
ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and implementation for updates
to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested through the ECOS-IPaC
system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list.
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the
ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the
Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to
utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered
species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or
designated critical habitat.
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A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having
similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)
(c)). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a biological
evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether or not the
project may affect listed or proposed species and/or designated or proposed critical habitat.
Recommended contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 402.12.
If a Federal agency determines, based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation, that
listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project, the
agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402. In addition, the Service
recommends that candidate species, proposed species, and proposed critical habitat be addressed
within the consultation. More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7
consultation, including the role of permit or license applicants, can be found in the "Endangered
Species Consultation Handbook" at:
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/esa-library/pdf/TOC-GLOS.PDF
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.). You may visit our website at http://www.fws.gov/pacific/
eagle/for information on disturbance or take of the species and information on how to get a
permit and what current guidelines and regulations are. Some projects affecting these species
may require development of an eagle conservation plan: (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/
eagle_guidance.html). Additionally, wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats.
Also be aware that all marine mammals are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act
(MMPA). The MMPA prohibits, with certain exceptions, the "take" of marine mammals in U.S.
waters and by U.S. citizens on the high seas. The importation of marine mammals and marine
mammal products into the U.S. is also prohibited. More information can be found on the MMPA
website: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/laws/mmpa/.
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office.
Related website:
National Marine Fisheries Service: http://www.nwr.noaa.gov/protected_species/species_list/
species_lists.html
Attachment(s):
Official Species List
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Official Species List
This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action".
This species list is provided by:
Washington Fish And Wildlife Office
510 Desmond Drive Se, Suite 102
Lacey, WA 98503-1263
(360) 753-9440
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Project Summary
Consultation Code:01EWFW00-2020-SLI-1509
Event Code:01EWFW00-2020-E-02887
Project Name:SEA Classics
Project Type:COMMUNICATIONS TOWER
Project Description:Proposed telecommunications building collocation.
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https://
www.google.com/maps/place/47.47948519025789N122.19090967668478W
Counties:King, WA
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1.
Endangered Species Act Species
There is a total of 6 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA
Fisheries , as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce.
See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions.
NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce.
Mammals
NAME STATUS
Gray Wolf Canis lupus
Population: Western Distinct Population Segment
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Proposed
Endangered
North American Wolverine Gulo gulo luscus
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5123
Proposed
Threatened
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Birds
NAME STATUS
Marbled Murrelet Brachyramphus marmoratus
Population: U.S.A. (CA, OR, WA)
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4467
Threatened
Streaked Horned Lark Eremophila alpestris strigata
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7268
Threatened
Yellow-billed Cuckoo Coccyzus americanus
Population: Western U.S. DPS
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3911
Threatened
Fishes
NAME STATUS
Bull Trout Salvelinus confluentus
Population: U.S.A., conterminous, lower 48 states
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8212
Threatened
Critical habitats
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.
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DISCLAIMER. This report includes information that the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) maintains in a central computer database. It is not an attempt to provide you
with an official agency response as to the impacts of your project on fish and wildlife. This information only documents the location of fish and wildlife resources to the best of our knowledge.
It is not a complete inventory and it is important to note that fish and wildlife resources may occur in areas not currently known to WDFW biologists, or in areas for which comprehensive
surveys have not been conducted. Site specific surveys are frequently necesssary to rule out the presence of priority resources. Locations of fish and wildlife resources are subject to
variation caused by disturbance, changes in season and weather, and other factors. WDFW does not recommend using reports more than six months old.
Priority Habitats and Species on the Web
Report Date: 08/13/2020
The Priority Habitats and Species (PHS) datasets do not contain information for your project area. This does not mean that species
and habitats do not occur in your project area. PHS data, points, lines and polygons are mapped only when occurrences of these
species or habitats have been observed in the field. Unfortunately, we have not been able to comprehensively survey all sections in
the state and therefore, it is important to note that priority species and habitats may occur in areas not currently known to the
Department.
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Blackbourn, Taylor R
From:Burgdorf, Shirley <shirley_burgdorf@fws.gov>
Sent:Tuesday, March 26, 2019 11:42 AM
To:Blackbourn, Taylor R
Cc:Emily Teachout; Darold Rhodes
Subject:Fwd: FW: [EXTERNAL] RE: Proposed Telecommunications Tower - Response requested
Ms Blackbourn,
In response to your inquiry March 8, I am writing to clarify procedures and responsibilities under ESA. It is our
assumption that Terracon is the designated representative on behalf of Verizon for this project and that Verizon
is operating as the non-federal representative under the blanket authorization from the Federal Communications
Committee (FCC).
The information provided for projects below indicates that you have determined that there will be no effects to
listed species or their habitat, which are not expected to occur in the project area. The determination of "no
effect" to listed resources rests with the action agency or their representative. The Service has no regulatory or
statutory authority for concurring with a no effect determination, and no consultation with the Service is
required. Therefore, the Service will not reply to letters for no effect determinations. Our non-response does
not imply our approval of the project. For projects that are determined to have no effects to federally listed
species, we recommend that the designated representative for the action agency document their analysis and
maintain that documentation as part of the project file.
Projects having a “may affect, but not likely to adversely affect” determination to listed species follow a
different process.Submitted projects that “may affect, but are not likely to adversely affect” listed species must
contain a letter requesting informal consultation under ESA and include a biological evaluation or biological
assessment with complete information of the project description, location, status of the listed species in the
action area, effects of the project to federally listed species, and the rationale for the species determination. Our
office requires requests for consultation and associated support documents be provided in hard copy format via
US Mail to the attention of the State Supervisor. Limited staff resources committed to other priority tasks will
constrain our ability to provide you with a timely response to a request for informal consultation.
I hope this clarifies ESA procedures for your projects and allows you to move forward on behalf of your client.
Feel free to contact me if you require additional information.
Shirley
Shirley Burgdorf
Fish & Wildlife Biologist
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
510 Desmond Dr. SE, Suite 102
Lacey, WA 98503
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Site Construction Drawings
Site Photographs
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Project No. ■ 81197257
Date Photos Taken ■ August 14, 2020
SEA Classics ■ Renton, Washington
Photo 1 View of the proposed ground lease area facing southeast.
Photo 2 View of the proposed ground lease area facing northeast
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Photo 3 View along the proposed underground utility route along the southwestern side of
the building facing southeast.
Photo 4 View along the proposed underground utility route along the south western side of
the building facing northwest.
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Photo 5 View of the proposed underground fiber route through the paved parking lot from the
proposed ground lease area facing north.
Photo 6 View of the parent parcel boundary fence line followed by a depression and
concrete bulkhead beyond facing south from near the western corner of the
building.
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Photo 7 View of the Cedar River from near the southern portion of the building facing
southwest.
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