LP-23-00003 McAllister Summit - Decision - Final Decision 11 20 23 (2)

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construction, a Forest Practices Application will be acquired prior to the beginning of any work on site, if said application is required." 12.1.2 Hearing Examiner Finding: CDS staff conditioned the MDNS to require the applicants to contact DNR on the applicability of a Forest Practices Application. 12.2 WSDOT Aviation: WSDOT Aviation stated they have no comment. 12.2.1 Applicant response: "Acknowledg" 12.2.2 Hearing Examiner Finding: CDS staff provided these comments to the applicant. 12.3 Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: WDFW commented on the project's impact on fish and wildlife habitats. WDFW specifically has concerns related to the typing of the stream in the NW corner of 707835 and requested an opportunity to review with the applicant and/or consultants. Additionally, WDFW commented on their desire for future development to not encroach on habitat areas or buffers. 12.3.1 Applicant response: "Per WDFW's request, we met with Scott Downes of the WDFW and our environmental consultant Ed Sewall on September 15, 2023. The stream in question was deemed Type Ns (seasonal non -fish bearing) by Scott Downes. Here are his comments: "The stream typing reflected in your critical areas report is correct; you have a Type F (fish -bearing) -Coal Creek on your eastern boundary and then a Type Ns (seasonal non -fish bearing) in your NW corner. The majority of the lots are generously sized. Even the smallest of the parcels, Lot 8, provides sufficient space for fire -fighting activities and will not require fire fighters to enter the buffer to protect the structure. The property owners are aware of fire -wising techniques such as vegetation management and appropriate building material selection to reduce fire risk. Additionally, we acknowledge receipt of the following comments from Scott Downes: "For the firewire discussion, keeping the overstory trees is a priority, so trees could be limbed up some, but other elements along the fish stream such as shrubs and logs are important." 12.3.2 Hearing Examiner Finding: CDS Staff provided these comments to the applicant. Scott Downes of WDFW concurred with the findings of Ed Sewall's report regarding the Type Ns stream. 12.4 Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation stated there are known cultural resources nearby and the parcel is considered "Very High Risk" for an inadvertent discovery. Colville requested a cultural resource survey be completed prior to project implementation. 12.4.1 Applicant Response: "The property owners will complete a Cultural Resource Survey as requested and have an IDP in place prior to ground - disturbing activity. We have identified three qualified firms to perform the archaeological sampling and are in the process of reviewing bids." 12.4.2 Hearing Examiner Finding: CDS staff has conditioned the MDNS to require a cultural resource survey of the project area. LP-23-00003 McAllister Summit Long Plat Page 4 of 13