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Home My WebLink About12-20-2004 ITEM VIII-B-2 PART 2July 23, 2004 Inv, � �O Auburn Department of Planning and Community Development G4 25 West Main, Auburn, WA 98001-4998 As a homeowner in Cobble Creek which will be affected a great deal by the subdivision of the 9.2 acres fronting our development off 304'' Street I object to some of the assumptions in the permit application. I have lived here for nearly 12 years and the hillside adjacent to our driveway 106'` Avenue is constantly wet and drains into Cobble Creek which is a tributary of the Green River and is a protected salmon spawning area. Of the proposed mitigation measures there appears to be a lot of emphasis on reports and operation & maintenance programs; but, very little in terms of what the on-site storm drainage facilities will be to alleviate the effects of developing on a severely -sloped wet drainage area.. I believe this development directly affects the stability of our driveway (106'' Avenue) to Cobble Creek and the capacity of the culvert to handle the additional drainage especially during the winter. I also believe there will be more than temporary impacts to more than 500 sf of wetlands and crossing Cobble Creek. How do they propose to construct this waterline and still allow access and egress from Cobble Creek? I do not believe you can issue a Mitigated Determination of Non -Significance and allow this development to take place based on all the outstanding environmental issues and impacts not clearly addressed or by mitigation measures that are too general in nature and not specific enough. Everything in the Proposed Mitigation Measures disturbs me like "What Cultural and Historical considerations?", "Lot Line Adjustment?", "Approved automatic sprinkler system for structures on Lots 1 and 6" — Does this mean there is not enough side yard setback from the houses in Cobble Creek.- Sincerely, reek: Sincerely, Gerry asumi 10423 SE 301s' --- Auburn, WA 98092 Enclosure: Notice of Application — File No: FAC04-0014 July 20, 2004 MUCKLESHOOT CULTURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM 39015 172nd Avenue S.E. • Auburn, Washington 98092-9763 Phone: (253) 939-3311 • FAX: (253) 876-3312 Paul Krauss, A.I.C.P. RECEIVED Director of Planning & Communtiy Development City of Auburn 25 West Main Street rJUL 2 2 2004 Auburn,.-WA�8001 RMNING DEPA[ M M RE: Highlands at Cobble Creek Dear Mr. Krauss: On behalf of the Cultural Resources Committee, I have reviewed the information sent on 07/15/04 regarding the Highlands at Cobble Creek Project and have the following comments. The Highlands at Cobble Creek property is an area the Tribe has flagged as high potential for archaeological discovery. There is a recorded archaeological site within one mile of this project. Information regarding previous surveys and recorded archaeological sites is available from the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, in Olympia. Due to the project's ground disturbing activities and the potential for archaeological discovery, the Cultural Committee is requesting: 1. An archaeological field study of the project APE by a professional archaeologist. 2. To review the archaeological survey's scope of work 3. The option of sending a tribal monitor during the field survey 4. To review the draft survey for completeness and accuracy 5. An Action Plan in place in the event that human remains or artifacts are uncovered during construction 6. A copy of the final technical report for our files The Cultural Resources Program does not represent the Wildlife Program and the Fisheries Program which are separate departments under the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Please contact these departments separately for their input on this project. We appreciate the effort to coordinate with the Muckleshoot Tribe prior to site preparation. The destructive nature of construction excavation can often destroy a site and cause delays and unnecessary expense for the contractor. If you have any questions, please contact u e at 253-876-3272. Thank you for keeping the Tribe informed. cerely, Laura Murphy, Tn eologist CC: Donna Hogerhuis, Cultural Specialist Melissa Calvert, Wildlife & Culture Director Stephenie Kramer, Assistant State Archaeologist, OAHP 5VT RECEIVED o4"ra°� JUL 2 7 2004 q� Oy K.,A,NNING DEPARTMENT STATE OF WASHINGTON Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation 1063 S. Capitol Way, Suite 106 - Olympia, Washington 98501 (Mailing Address) PO Box 48343 - Olympia, Washington 98504-8343 (360) 586-3065 Fax Number (360) 586-3067 July 22, 2004 Mr. Paul Krauss Director City of Auburn 25 West Main Street Auburn, WA 98001 Re: The Highlands at Cobble Creek SEPA MDNS SEP04-0009 Dear Mr. Krauss: We have reviewed the materials. forwarded to our office for the proposed project referenced above. The area has the potential for archaeological resources; there are many Native American ethnographic place names associated with the vicinity and an archaeological site is located within one mile of the project area. Because the large scale activities of the project area would disturb or destroy any archaeological sites present, we recommend a professional archaeological survey be required of those areas proposed for any excavation prior to ground disturbing actions to determine if any sites are present and to recommend mitigation measures. We also recommend consultation with the concerned tribes cultural committees and staff regarding cultural resource issues. These comments are based on the information available at the time of this review and on behalf of the State Historic Preservation Officer. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project and we look forward to receiving the survey report. rel , Steph nie Kramer Assistant State Archaeologist (360) 586-3083 StephenieK@cted.wa.gov cc: Donna Hogerhuis WILLIAM JUDKINS STUDIO , VOICE FOR SONG AND SPEECH If 0,F 477 4 • • 10712 S.E. 304th Way Auburn, Washington 98002 (206)833-2218 RECENED Jul_ 15 2004 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Jeff Dixon From: Murray Kahn [Murray@newhalljones.comj Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 10:46 AM To: jdixon@ci.auburn.wa.us Cc: Derek Sinclair; Stephen ieK@CTED.WA. GOV; laura.murphy@muckleshoot.nsn.us Subject: FW: Highlands Cobble Creek: Archeological Survey Condition Jeff, I have discussed the Archeological Survey Request with representatives from both the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and the Office of Archeological and Historic Preservation. All three parties have reached a consensus that a condition attached to the building permit for Highlands at Cobble Creek will satisfy the documented concerns. The text of the condition will read as follows: "Prior to the disturbance of any onsite soils, the applicant will commission a state licensed archeological survey that includes recommendations for the treatment and/or mitigation of any cultural resources found in the project area. A copy of that report shall be provide to OAHP, the City and the Muckleshoot Tribe upon its completion. The applicant shall demonstrate to the city of auburn that the survey recommendations have been addressed prior to commencement of any permitted activities." Please call me directly with any further documentation you may require concerning this issue. Thank you. Murray A. Kahn Project Manager Dale Alan Land Development Co., LLC 12515 Bel -Red Rd. Suite #201 Bellevue, WA 98005 1 EXHIBIT 7 Phone: (425) 462-8200 Ext. #229 Fax: (425) 462-7876 -----Original Message ----- From: Kramer, Stephenie (CTED) [mailto:StephenieK@CTED.WA.GOV] Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 8:34 AM To: Murray Kahn Cc: Derek Sinclair Subject: RE: Highlands Cobble Creek: Archeological Survey Condition Hi Murray - I made some suggested changes.... "Prior to the disturbance of any onsite soils, the applicant will commission a state licensed archeological survey that includes recommendations for the treatment and/or mitigation of any cultural resources found in the project area. A copy of that report shall be provide to OAHP, the City and the Muckleshoot Tribe upon its completion. The applicant shall demonstrate to the city of auburn that the survey recommendations have been addressed prior to commencement of any permitted activities." Stephenie Kramer Assistant State Archaeologist Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation PO Box 48343 1063 S. Capitol Way, Ste. 106 Olympia, WA 98504-8343 voice (360) 586-3083 fax (360) 586-3067 2 www.oahp.wa.gov PS - do you need a list of archaeologists? -----Original Message ----- From: Murray Kahn [mailto:Murray@newhalljones.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 9:14 AM To: Kramer, Stephenie (CTED) Cc: Derek Sinclair Subject: FW: Highlands Cobble Creek: Archeological Survey Condition Stephenie, Thanks for returning my call yesterday afternoon. As we discussed, our project team will need to forward your written approval of the survey condition on our building permit to the City of Auburn. The texts of the specific condition as well as an approval from the Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program are contained in this email thread. Please review the condition and respond at your earliest opportunity. "Prior to the disturbance of any onsite soils, the applicant will commission a state licensed archeological survey that includes 3 recommendations for grading and or land disturbing activity. The applicant shall demonstrate to the city of auburn that the survey recommendations have been addressed prior to commencement of any permitted activities." As I mentioned yesterday, I'll be on vacation for three weeks beginning this evening and would very much like to get this settled sometime today. Thanks again for your assistance. Murray A. Kahn Project Manager Dale Alan Land Development Co., LLC 12515 Bel -Red Rd. Suite #201 4 Bellevue, WA 98005 Phone: (425) 462-8200 Ext. #229 Fax: (425) 462-7876 -----Original Message ----- From: Laura Murphy [mailto:laura.murphy@muckleshoot.nsn.us] Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2004 3:30 PM To: Murray Kahn Subject: RE: Cobble Creek Murray, Thank you also for the conversation this morning, and I would be happy to help further or answer any other questions you may have. I agree with the condition statement below, and appreciate the thoroughness of your commitment to addressing cultural resources in your project area. I understand from our conversation that you are not willing to permit tribal monitors to join the archaeological survey for the project, and I agree to your decision. I will take the project information that I have 5 received from the City of Auburn and will present it to the Tribe's Cultural Committee to see if they can or wish to provide any specific comments about past Muckleshoot use of or knowledge about your project area. If so, I will contact you and ask permission to contact your archaeologist to include their comments in the final cultural survey report. Additionally, I would appreciate a phone call if your archaeologist finds anything 'in the survey, and of course, in the unlikely and unfortunate event that they find human remains, the protocol is to call the King County Coroner first, the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation as well, and affected Tribes for disposition consultation if the coroner determines the remains to be Native I know this is a lot of extra infc, but may come in useful for you at some point. Lastly, could we have a copy of the survey report for our files when it is complete? Thank you so much, and please contact me if I can be of any assistance. Laura 6 Laura R. Murphy Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Archaeologist 39015 172nd Avenue Southeast Auburn, WA 98002 (253)876-3272 (876)3312 Fax -----Original Message ----- From: Murray Kahn[mailto:Murray@newhalljones.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2004 12:27 PM To: Laura Murphy Cc: Derek Sinclair Subject: Cobble Creek 7 Laura, Thanks for our discussion this morning. We will do our best to address the tribe's concerns while staying within the parameters of the City of Auburn's development process. I spoke to the city planner that is managing our project, Jeff Dixon, and explained what you and I briefly discussed and he feels it will satisfy any state or city requirements. As I mentioned on the phone, we will attach a condition to our building permit that must be fulfilled before we are able to break ground on any clearing or grading sitework. The condition will read as follows: 8 a "Prior to the disturbance of any onsite soils, the applicant will commission a state licensed archeological survey that includes recommendations for grading and or land disturbing activity. The applicant shall demonstrate to the city of auburn that the survey recommendations have been addressed prior to commencement of any permitted activities." Please email your approval to above condition and I will forward it to Jeff Dixon's attention and copy you as well. Your prompt reply is greatly appreciated as I am leaving on vacation tomorrow evening and would like to address this issue before I leave. 9 e Thanks again. Murray A. Kahn Project Manager Dale Alan Land Development Co., LLC 12515 Bel -Red Rd. Suite #201 Bellevue, WA 98005 10 Phone: (425) 462-8200 Ext. #229 Fax: (425) 462-7876 11 CITY OF * * WASHINGTON EXHIBIT 8 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please be advised that the AUBURN HEARING EXAMINER on November 16, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on the following request: APPLICATION NO. PLT04-0005 The request of Pat and Al Kofal for preliminary plat approval of a six lot single family subdivision to be located at SE 300th Street and 106`h Avenue SE. Pursuant to WAC 197-11-535, this hearing will be open to the consideration of the environmental impact of the proposal. All environmental documents prepared pursuant to SEPA for the subject proposal will be available for consideration at this public hearing. The public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers, Auburn City Hall, located at 25 West Main Street. The public is invited to attend to express comments or opinions. Written comments may be submitted prior to the hearing to the Auburn Planning Department, 25 West Main, Auburn, WA. 98001. If you have further comments or questions, please call the Planning Department at (253) 931-3090. A staff report will be available approximately one week in advance of the hearing date and can be obtained by contacting the City of Auburn Planning and Community Development Department at (253) 931-3090. For citizens with speech, sight or hearing disabilities wishing to review documents pertaining to this hearing, should contact the City of Auburn within 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, as to the type of service or equipment needed. Each request will be considered individually according to the type of request, the availability of resources, and the financial ability of the City to provide the requested services or equipment. For the location of the property, refer to the cross -hatched area on the map below. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING CERTIFICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS TAKEN PERTAINING TO: APPLICATION NO. PLT04-0005 LOCATED AT: SE 300th Street and 106th Avenue SE DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: November 16, 2004 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES POSTED: This date I certify that I did post land use posting notices. These notices are required to be posted at least 10 days prior to the public hearing as required by Chapter 17.06.030(C)(3) of the Auburn Land Division Ordinance. The public hearing date is scheduled for (date of hearing). I declare under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct. Date: Name: TLC Tu Nguyen, Plann�indbe rtment EXHIBIT 9 PLT04-0005 (SEP04-0009) EXHIBIT 11 THROUGH EXHIBIT 15 ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Exhibit 11: Aerial Photo of Site Exhibit 12: Geotechnical Report Hiqhlands and Cobble Creek. Kino Countv Parcel No 05211059014, Terra Associates Inc., March 19, 2004. Exhibit 13: Wetland Evaluation—Conceptual Wetlands/Stream restoration Highlands at Cobble Creek, Alder NW, April 14, 2004 Exhibit 14: Preliminary Drainage Report, Highlands at Cobble Creek, Barghausen Consulting Engineers Inc. February 25, 2004. Exhibit 15: Tree Evaluation and Protection Plan Highlands at Cobble Creek, Washington Forestry Consultants Inc. January 12, 2004, revised April 15, 2004.