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HomeMy WebLinkAboutres2002-020WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 2002 -209 r CLEARANCES Initial Date Date Received in Council 01fice A enda Date Assi nedm: Originator: Elizabeth R. Olsen �r'k' <OUh2 _'z - �_ ICI _ Y'F bbrn / Council Division Head: S /via Gondola �yl, Dept Head: Half. Hart,A.LCP. �yrs lyl F'b '4 %Y111 Prosecutor Karen Frakes Purch rningBudget. r/Ji Executire: Peter Kremen SUBJECT: A Resolution adopting recommendations far Open Space/Open Space and Open Space Timber Applications. ATTACHMENTS: Draft Resolution Agency Report with attached Staff Report, ratings sheet and maps Excer is rom Drat Planning Commission Minutes, April 11, 2002 SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( X ) No Should Clerk scfiedule a hearing 7 ( ) Yes ( X ) No SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes (N /A) No Requested Dafe: SUMMARYSTATEMENT.- Distribution Request Of tic e jour r OPEN SPA CEITIMBER applications received, staff Indicate those who should receive a copy after Council action. Lin specift names to the right recommends approval for all applications. CADS Facilities Management Of the one OPEN SPA CE/OPEN SPA CE application received, staff ADS Finance ADS Human Resources recommends approval for the application. ADS Info Services Assessor Jean Eastman Auditor Cooperative Extension District Court Executive Heatrh Hearing Examiner Jail COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN. Juvenile 2002 -209 5/21/2002. Approved 6 -0, Brenner recused, Res. #2002-020 Park' Planning Elizabeth Olsen Prosecutor Public Works Sheri Superior Court Treasurer Related County Contract #: Other Related File Numbers: OS 2002 -1 Ordinance or Reso�tion (this item): Number .'^^ 2MX� WW 2002 -1 Res. (April) Page 1 INTRODUCED BY: PROPOSED BY: Plannino & Development Services DATE: April 12 2002 RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -020 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OPEN SPACE /OPEN SPACE AND OPEN SPACEITIMBER WHEREAS, The Planning Commission received five (5) applications for Open Space Current Use Tax assessment for review and recommendations pursuant to RCW 84.34; and WHEREAS, pursuant to WAC Section 197- 11- 800(6)(c), matters relating to Open Space i are determined not to be major actions and are exempt from threshold determination and mental impact statement requirements ofthe State Environmental Policy Act; and WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70.390, legal notice was published in the Bellingham on March 28, 2002, and a copy of said notice was sent in a timely manner to all applicants; WHEREAS, on April 11, 2002, the Planning Commission opened the public hearing on the tions and received testimonyfrom the Planning Division staff regarding the proposed Open Open Space and Open Space Timber applications; and WHEREAS, Open Space /Open Space evaluations are based on the Public Benefit Rating r and WHEREAS, Open Space Timberis evaluated upon conformancewith RCW 84.34.041; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends approval of the Open Space /Open application for Ron and Molly Wader; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends approval of the Open Space/Timber tions for Janet Hrutflord, Barbara Brenner and Ed Morris, the Calvert C. Zethraeus ible Trust, and David Johnston; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has forwarded its recommendation to the Whatcom Council; and WHEREAS, Council held a public meeting on May 7, 2002, to consider the Planning Commission's recommendations, and WHEREAS, Council adopted Planning Commission recommendations on May 7, 2002. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL: 1. The Whatcom County Council approves the Open Space /Open Space application for Ron and Molly Weden; and 2. The Whatcom County Council approves the Open Space Timber applications for Janet Hrutford, Barbara Brenner and Ed Morris, the Calvert C. Zethraeus Revocable Trust, and David Johnston; and OS 2002 -1 Res. (April) Page 2 3. The Whatcom County Council directs the Assessor to place the parcels in the appropriate Open Space status category. 4. Adjudication of invalidity of any of the sections, clauses or provisions of this Resolution shall not affect or impair the validity of the Resolution as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so declared to be imalid. PASSED this 21 day of May , 2002. ATTEST: Dana Brown -Davis Clerk of the Council Approve as to form: a n Frakes Civil Deputy Prosecutor WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Ward Nfalson, Chairperson ( ) APPROVED ( ) VETOED AGENCYREPORT April 17, 2002 File Ref.., OS 2002 -1 Page 1 WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT AGENCY REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION IN THE ) FINDINGS, MATTER OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE YEAR ) REASONS 2002 OPEN SPACE /OPEN SPACE AND OPEN SPACE ) AND MOTIONS TIMBER APPLICATIONS WHEREAS, The Whatcom County Planning Commission received five (5) new applications for Open Space land tax assessment for review and recommendations pursuant to RCW 84.34; and WHEREAS, pursuant to WAC section 197- 11- 800(6)(c), matters relating to Open Space taxation are determined not to be major actions and are exempt from the threshold determination and environmental impact requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act; and WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70.390, legal notice was published in the Bellingham Herald on March 28, 2002, and a copy of said notice was sent in a timely manner to all applicants; and WHEREAS, on April 11, 2002, the Planning Commission opened the public hearing on the applications and received testimony from the Planning Division staff regarding the proposed Open Space /Open Space and Open Space Timber parcels; and WHEREAS, Open Space /Open Space evaluations are based on the Public Benefit Rating System and Open Space Timber is evaluated upon conformance with RCW 84.34.041; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission concurs with the Planning Division's recommendation of recommendation for Open Space Timber for Janet Hrutfiord, Barbara Brenner and Ed Morris, the Calvert C. Zethraeus Rev. Trust and David Johnston; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission concurs with the Planning Department's recommendation of approval for Open Space /Open Space for Ron and Molly Weden; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has concluded its hearings on the current applications. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: FINDINGS OF FACT AND REASONS FOR ACTION 1. A quorum of Commission members was present during the hearings. 2. The statutory requirement was met regarding legal notice. AGENCY REPORT April 17, 2002 File Ref. OS 2002 -1 Page 2 3. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval for Open Space /Timber for Janet Hrutfiord, Barbara Brenner and Ed Morris, the Calvert C. Zethraeus Rev. Trust and David Johnston. 4. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval for Open Space /Open Space for Ron and Molly Weden. WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Bob Wiesen, Chairperson Hal H. Hart, A.I.C.P., Secretary Date: 2 �n- Commissioners present atApril 11 2002 Hearings: Danna Beech, Bob Wiesen, John Steensma, Ron Roosma, Al Schreiber, Dick Gilda, Geoff Menzies and David Hunter. Absent: Dave Pros. Roll Call Vote: Ayes-8, Nays - 0, for applications: Hrutfiord, Brenner /Morris, Zethraeus Rev. Tr., and Johnston. Application for Weden : Ayes – 7, Nays – 0, Abstention – 1. Attachment: Staff Report Prepared by: Elizabeth K. Olsen, Planner II Staff Report File OS 200211 April 4, 2002 WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT OPEN SPACE APPLICATIONS 2001 — HRUTFIORD, Revised, transfer from OSAG to Open Space Timber 2002 — BRENNER / MORRIS, transfer from Designated Forest to Open Space Timber 2002 — ZETHRAEUS REV. TRUST, transfer from Designated Forest to Open Space Timber 2002 - JOHNSTON, Open Space Timber with new TMP (segregated, 1976/77) 2002 - WEDEN, Open Space/Open Space (transfer from OSAG) This report summarizes the Planning and Development Department's recommendations on open space applications received 2001/2002. The Open Space Taxation Act (RCW 84.34) was enacted in 1970 for two primary reasons: to create a tax climate that was equitable to the open space landowner and to decrease the rate at which open space lands were being converted to non -rural uses. These were accomplished by providing property tax relief to land that qualifies under one of the four open space classifications: OPEN SPACE AGRICULTURE, OPEN SPACE FARM AND AGRICULTURE CONSERVATION, OPEN SPACE/OPEN SPACE and OPEN SPACE/TIMBER. The agricultural designation is administered by the County Assessor whilst the Open Space, Timber, and Farm & agriculture Conservation applications fall under the authority of the County Council. The process is handled in the same manner as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. The Council decides on whether to grant the applicant assessment at current use after receiving a recommendation from the Planning Commission. OPEN SPACE/ TIMBER is no longer subject to Planning Commission review under the Public Benefit Rating System. Four Open Space applications have been received and reviewed for OPEN SPACE/TIMBER and one for OPEN SPACE /OPEN SPACE, a portion of it being a transfer from OPEN SPACE FARM & AGRICULTURE. The recommendations are based on the information gathered in accordance with adopted Whatcom County Public Benefit Rating System and Criteria. Staff evaluations and recommendations with maps and aerials showing location of each individual application are attached. Also attached is an overall map. For the OPEN SPACE/TIMBER category, approval is contingent upon conformance with RCW 84.34.041. This places an emphasis on approval or denial according to the completeness of the Timber Management Plan. The Timber Management Plans are rated by staff on how complete they are in 7 categories and may receive up to 2 points for each category. Approval is recommended for those properties receiving a score of 7 or more and denial is recommended for those properties receiving a score of less than 7. If a property receives a score of less than 7 points, the property owner has the option to update their Timber Management Plan. All Timber applications must be approved or denied within 6 months of receipt. For the OPEN SPACE/OPEN SPACE category, approval is contingent upon three matters (1) The applicant consents to a degree of public access to the site, to be specified in the formal signed agreement. Such access is to be commensurate with site characteristics and generally subject to users obtaining the owner's permission. (2) The applicant posts a sign indicating open space status and public access. Staff Report File OS 200211 April 4, 2002 (3) The applicant signs and returns a "Hold Harmless Agreement' together with the signed formal agreement. Staff recommends approval or denial according to the Public Benefit Rating System. Approval is recommended for those properties receiving a score of 45 or more and denial is recommended for those receiving a score of less than 45. Of the four OPEN SPACUTIMBER and one OPEN SPACE /OPEN SPACE transfer applications received, staff recommends the following: 1) Approval of applications: Janet Hruffiord, Barbara Brenner and Ed Morris, Calvert Zethraeus Revocable Trust, David Johnston and Ron and Molly Weden. ATTACHMENTS Ratings for all applications with maps and aerials Overall locational map Lm Hrutfiord OST2002 WHATCOM COUNTY OPEN SPACE CLASSIFICATION Property Owner: Janet Hrulfiord Designation: Open Space Timber P.O. Box 922 Transfer from: OSAG Blaine Parcel No.: Portions of 400108- 095162, - 091063 WA. 98231 Parcel Acreage: 10.55 acres inc. pipestem access Subarea: Acreage in OST: 7.5 acres Comp. Plan Desig.: City of Blaine UGA Road Access: 4400 Hall Road Zoning Desig: UR4 Land Use: Forestry, +/- 3 acres forested wetland Shorelines: N/A Land use history: Forested portion of OSAG, now segregated Soil Type /Capabilities: Soil Rating: #149 - Skipopa- Blainegate complex, 0-8% slopes, 85% lot coverage, not prime soil Site Index *: Red alder - 85 to 97, Douglas fir - 116 Limitations /Concerns: Muddiness, compaction, seedling mortality caused by seasonal wetness, competing vegetation. #182 - Whatcom- Labounty silt foams, 0-8% slopes, 15% lot coverage, not prime soil Site Index *: Red alder - 90, Douglas fir - 116 Limitations /Concerns: Muddiness, compaction, seedling mortality caused by seasonal wetness, competing vegetation. Timber Management Plan Completeness (0-incomplete; 1= satisfactory; 2= 1horough) Information Included :- Points Max. Current Stand Description 2 2 Forest comprised of western red cedar, Douglas fir, Red alder and black cottonwood, with some forested wetland. Soils Description 2 2 Adequate soils description of primary woodland soil unit. Forest Health _ 2 No mention. Thinning Program 2 2 Hardwood trees for fuel wood, slash to be loped and scattered on ground surface, removal of debris and undesirable vegetation. Harvest Plan 2 2 Hardwoods to be systematically harvested. Planting/Restocking Program 2 2 Replant with Douglas fir (in dry, sunny areas) and western red cedar and Sitka spruce (in wet, shady areas) 10 - 12 feet apart. Wildlife Habitat Enhancement 2 2 Wetland wildlife habitat of 1/2 acre pond, Great Blue Heron rookery, pileated woodpecker foragin including associated uplands for waterfowl, furbearers etc. TOTAL: 12 14 Must receive at least 7 points for a staff recommendation of approval RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL *Site index indicates how tall (in feet) an average tree will grow in 50 years. ral l IZOJO it e , t t 'l 1 • G f c ( d I S. �e Rl rip, i� -. ..f �• 4F.t� i ` r � _ t Woodland Conservation Plan For Jan Hrutfiord Whatcom County, Washington Introduction The Hmtfiord property consists of 10.4 acres located in the Drayton Harbor watershed, within the SW '/a of Section 8, Township 40 North, Range 1 East. The property is currently forested. This woodland conservation plan provides a record of the resource use decisions made by Jan Hmtfrord with assistance from the USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service. The plan purpose is to guide efforts to improve and sustain soil, water, and animal and plant resources on the property through prescribed management activities that improve the quantity and quality of timber, promote wildlife habitat and protect water quality. The objective is to establish and maintain a stand of mixed conifer and hardwood species adapted to the site that will provide the opportunity for selective harvest of mature, commercially valuable trees while maintaining the integrity of the forest. The primary resource concerns addressed by this plan include: • Maintaining water quality for fish, shellfish, wildlife, and recreational uses. • The establishment, growth and harvest of desirable tree species • Maintaining economic viability by reducing property tax to support sustained forest resource management. • Providing for adequate wildlife habitat Resource Inventory Soils: The primary soil map unit on this site is the Skipopa-Blainegate complex. This soil is 149 Skipopa- Blainegate complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes This soil is used for woodlots and for the production of pasture and hay. This complex is about 50 percent Skipopa soils and about 35 percent Blainegate soils. These soils are found on terraces characterized by rolling topography. Skipopa soils are found on the ridges and Blamegate soils are found in the swales. Skipopa soils are very deep and somewhat poorly drained. They formed in wind deposited soil and volcanic ash over materials deposited by glaciers. Typically, the surface layer and subsoil is silt loam about 16 inches thick. The lower subsoil and upper part of the substratum is silty clay loam about 28 inches thick. The lower substratum is silty clay to a depth of 60 inches. Available water capacity is high. Water movement is very slow through Skipopa soils. A seasonal high water table is at a depth of 1 to 2 feet from October through June. Blainegate soils are very deep and poorly drained. They formed in wind deposited soil over marine sediments. Typically, the surface layer is silty clay loam about 8 inches thick. The subsoil and substratum is clay to a depth of 60 inches or more. Available water capacity is high. Water movement is very slow through Blainegate soils. A seasonal high water table is within I foot of the surface from November through June. The frost -free season averages 170 days for this soil complex. Seedling mortality, seeding establishment, and the hazard of windthrow, are the main concerns affecting timber production. The seasonal high water table hinders root development and thus affects seedling survival rate. Planting adapted species and careful selection of planting sites (i.e.; not in depressions) helps to overcome these limitations. Reforestation can be accomplished by planting Douglas fir, western redcedar, or red alder. If seed trees are available, natural regeneration of cutover areas by red alder occurs readily. Competing vegetation can be controlled by mechanical or chemical means. Water: The parcel lies about %x mile east of Drayton between Dakota Creek and California Creek. A 44 acre pond forms the northern boundary of the woodland. A small drainage -way flows through the site and continues west into Drayton Harbor. The Hrutfiord's have a water right claim for surface water withdrawal from this waterbody. In recent years the stream has not maintained flow throughout the year. The watershed for this unnamed stream is quite small The stream probably gains most of its flow from a spring near its origin. Early maps indicate that originally the stream flowed intermittently but with later drainage improvement in the area the drainage shows as year -round flow on the USGA topographic map. Land use changes affecting the spring or surface flow patterns could be factors contributing to the reduced flow. Topographic depressions within the woodland collect surface flow and maintain sufficient soil moisture for wetland plant species. These areas are saturated throughout winter and during the early part of the growing season. These small wetland areas function to collect and store storm water and help to improve water quality by trapping sediment and nutrients. They also provide high quality wildlife habitat Animals: The upland and wetland forested area provides excellent habitat for variety of birds, mammals and rodents commonly found in lowland forested areas of western Washington. I did not see any indication of American bald eagle nest sites. This site is used for foraging and possibly nesting by the pileated woodpecker. The site also supports a Great Blue Heron rookery located just to the east. Please refer to the information on maintaining and improving wildlife habitat included as part of this plan. Plants: Plant communities in the woodland area are typical of forested lowland areas that were previously logged but never replanted. About 3 acres is forested wetland. Shrubs and £orbs including sahnonberry, willow, and cottonwood dominate the wet areas. Forbs include buttercup, sedge, rushes, and skunk cabbage. The dominant tree species include red alder and black cottonwood up to 12" dbh and a few scattered conifer, mainly western red cedar. include red alder and black cottonwood up to 12" dbh and a few scattered conifer, mainly western red cedar. The remainder of the wooded parcel consists of plant communities adapted to upland, conditions on the Skipopa soil. Primary species include 60- year-old western red cedar and Douglas fir up to 24" dbh with a few Red alder and black cottonwood 12" dbh. The southern portion is less densely stocked and appears to have been selectively logged at some time in the past. Scattered fir, cedar, alder and cottonwood are the predominate species on this unit. Management Strategy Overall this site is adequately stocked with adapted species. It could be left "as is" and meet your objectives. One approach to improve the long -term timber value would be removal of hardwoods, mainly red alder, for firewood , pulp or saw logs in the southern and eastem part of the site, followed by replanting with confer species. Another approach is to interplant the southern area that is slightly under - stocked. Intetplanting will require control of competing vegetation until the seedlings are well established; typically about the 5'a year of establishment. Please refer to the practice schedule and management information included in the plan folder. Forest Stand Improvement (666) Owner /Operator: Jan Hrutfiord Date: January 2002 Field Number(s): 1 Acres: 10 Definition: The manipulation of species composition and stocking by cutting or killing selected trees and understory vegetation. Purpose: ♦ To improve or sustain timber production ♦ To improve understory forage production, aesthetics, wildlife and fish habitat, recreation, hydrologic conditions ♦ To harvest forest products ♦ To initiate forest stand regeneration ♦ To achieve a combination of purposes Conditions Where Practice Applies On forestland where competing vegetation binders development and stocking of preferred tree and understory species or where some or the entire stand will be cut or killed for intended purposes. Specifications: 1. Pretreatment stand composition, spacing, age and condition: Stand composed of mined conifer and hardwoods, medium to well stocked up to 60 yrs age. Dominate conifer. Douglas fir 8 -24 inch dbh, western red cedar 8 -15 inch dbh. Dominate hardwood: Red alder 612 inch dbh, black cottonwood 8 -12 inch dbh. 2. Species Preference: Conifer. western red cedar, Sitka spruce (in wet, shady areas), Douglas fir (in dry, sunny areas) 3. Removal method and timing: Hardwood trees will be removed for fuel wood during the dry season. Slash will be loped and scattered on the ground surface. 4. Streamside management: A 50 -foot "no touch" buffer will be maintained along the stream. 5. Permits: Check with the Department of Natural Resources (phone: 800 -527 -3305) to determine if the fuel wood harvest will require a Forst Practices Act Permit. Forest Site Preparation (490) Owner /Operator: Jan Hrutfiord Date: January, 2002 Field Number(s): 1 Acres: 6 Definition: Treating areas to encourage natural regeneration of desirable trees and shrubs or to permit artificial regeneration by planting or direct seeding. Purpose: To prepare land for establishing a stand of desirable woody vegetation by controlling undesirable vegetation, removing slash and debris or altering site conditins. Conditions Where Practice Applies In under - stocked areas, in areas where a land cover change to forest is desired, in areas where a final harvest has occurred or in areas having undesirable vegetation that inhibits or competes with preferred woody species. Specifications: 1. Following hardwood harvest, planting areas for conifer seedlings will be established by hand clearing a 3 foot diameter planting area for the seedling. All competing vegetation will be removed and the planting area cleared down to mineral soil. Planting areas should be 10 —12 feet apart. Following seedling establishment additional weed control by hand or chemical meats may be required. Tree/Shrub Establishment (612) Owner /Operator: Jan Hrutfrord Date: January, 2002 Field Number(s): 1 Acres: 6 Seed Zone: 201 Elevation: lowland Definition: Establishing woody plants by planting or seeding. Purpose: • To establish woody plants for forest production • To enhance an existing stand of forest trees • To provide erosion control for landscaping and energy conservation. • To reduce air pollution and increase uptake of soil and water borne chemicals and nutrients • Aesthetics • Watershed protection • Wildlife habitat. Conditions Where Practice Applies On any area suited for woody plants Specifications: 1. Seedling Selection: For Douglas fir use only seedlings from seed zone 201 (Whatcom County) to prevent winter damage. Containerized plugs or bare -root 2-0 seedlings are suitable. If inter - planting use only shade tolerant species (red cedar, western hemlock, Sitka spruce) 2. Seedling Inspection: At the nursery or before accepting delivered stock, check that seedlings match the seed zone and elevation specified on the order. This information should be printed on the container. Randomly select several packages and inspect for the following signs of damage ♦ Dry roots ♦ White root tips ♦ Swollen or burst buds ♦ Presence of mold or needles on stems ♦ Presence of sour odors ♦ Physical damage to seedlings ♦ Seedlings frozen in a solid block of ice ♦ Ripped or crushed bags or boxes Tree Shrub Estiblishment (612) Remove a few seedlings from each package and strip areas of bark along the roots and stem with a fingernail or knife to reveal the woody tissues. The cambium layer of the stem must be green and moist with light -colored sapwood beneath. Moist and consistently light-colored woody tissue should be found along the stripped root. Do not accept damaged seedlings The seedlings must be alive, dormant, and disease free. If you find otherwise immediately notify the nursery. 3. Planting Dates: Generally seedlings can be planted any time the material is dormant and the soil is not frozen. For this site planting February through early April is appropriate. 4. Spacing: If small blocks are planted use a 10 -ft. by 10-ft spacing. If inter - planting, select planting sites outside of the drip line of existing conifer trees. 5. Planting method: For bare -root seedlings use a shovel, mattock or pull type tree planter. Insure that the seedlings are planted with their roots spread down and out ( not j- rooted or compressed). If the seedlings were lifted by hand, you may need to prune the roots to a length equal to the top growth. Make sue the seedlings are not planted either too deep or too shallow. After replacing the soil in the planting hole firmly pack the fill by foot pressure. The soil mound the roots should be firm with no voids or air pockets. Please refer to the "how to" instructions on tree planting. For container stock a sharp pointed "dibble stick" which will create a hole the size of the container root mass may be used. If the root mass is too large for a dibble, using bare-root planting tools is probably best. 6. Care of Stock: Conifer seedling roots must not dry out. The very small root hairs are very susceptible to desiccation if exposed to wind, sun or heat for a even a very short time period. Seedlings can be kept in the shipping containerlbag for up 10 days if kept at 35 -45 degrees. If the seedlings cannot be planted within the fast week then they should be heeled in by placing the roots in a shallow v- trench with a 30 -40 degree side -slope and covering the roots with soil. During planting the seedlings should be kept moist by covering with wet burlap, moss or other material that will retain moisture while in the planting bag. 7. Seedling Protection: Weeding and brush control will be needed to insure a successful plantation. This can be accomplished by chemical, mechanical or hand operations. In addition, it is strongly recommended that you use a plastic tree protector. The plastic protectors provide protection against weed competition and animal damage. Proper installation of the tree protector is essential. Refer to the "how to' instructions included with this specification. Tree Shrub Establishment (612) USDA USDA-NRCS Lynden Field Office 6975 Hannegan Road Lynden, Washington 98264 (360) 354 -2035 Conservation Plan Jan Hrutflord PO box 922 Blaine, WA 98231 Forest John Gillies District Conservationist FOREST SITE PREPARATION Treating land for the purpose of establishing woody species by controlling weeds, removing slash and debris, or otherwise altering the site conditions to favor woody species establishment by natural or artificial methods. Planting sites of 3-4 ft.diameter will be cleared for interplanting seedlings. Planned Field Amount Month Year Applied Amount Data 11 5.0 ac. 6 2003 Total: 5.0 ac. ACCESS ROAD Build a designated route or constructed travelway to be used by vehicles necessary for management of the operation. The design and layout of the access road will be completed with NRCS assistance. Planned Field Amount Month Year Applied Amount Date 11 700.011. 8 2006 TOW:] 700.0 ft. TREEISHRUB ESTABLISHMENT Establish woody plants with appropriate site preparation by either artificially planting, seeding or allowing for natural regeneration for wood fiber production, recreation, aesthetics, erosion control, energy conservation, improved water quality and to provide for wildlife habitat according to planned actions. Refer to the information on bee planting included with this plan. Planned Field Amount Monts Year Applied Amour[ Date 1 5.0 ac. 6 2003 Total: 5.0 ac. 1/14/02 Page 1 of 2 WETLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT Retain, create, or manage wetlands including associated uplands for waterfowl, furbearers, or other wildlife. Planned Field Amount Month Year Applied Amount Date 1 3.0 ac. 6 2003 A ac. 6 Total: 3.0 ac. Total: UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT Create, maintain or enhance areas) including wetland to provide upland wildlife food and cover. Planned Field Amount Month Year Applied Amount Date 1 7.0 ac. 6 2003 A ac. 6 Total: 7.0 ac. Total: FORESTSTANDIMPROVEMENT Manipulate species composition and stocking by cutting and removing or hilling according to planned action while protecting associated resources. Hardwoods will be systematically harvested and replanted with conifer species suited to the site. CERTIFICATION OF PARTICIPANTS Jan Hrutfiord Date CERTIFICATION OF: District Cons ationist CONSERVATION DISTRICT J n ill)as 'Date Whatcom CD Date NONDISCRIMINATION STAT IENT The U.S. Depemnem of Agncuiture (USDA) pohidla mecrminatim in all Its Ixoparns and acawuea on the bass of race, odor. retwnal alght. ears religbn, age, disability. prom ballets, sexual onartenon, w mantel or Wily status. (Nil all pohlbltea bases apply W au popems.) Parsee with diseb Maim who require altemeflvo means for oommwicatlon of PW= Ytlorrration (Braille, Woo prK ardidape, etc.) etrotao contaR USDA's TARGET Caner at 202 -] 2600 (voice ad TDD). To fife a cenplaint of discrimination, w USDA, Director. Oaks of CMI Rights, Roan 326W, Whitten Bu Wing, 14M ad Indeporit e Avenue. SW, Waetil rpter, DC 20250.8410 a cell (202) 720-5864 (vice and Too). USDA b an equal opadunhy Mvitlar and employer. 1/14102 Page 2 of 2 Planned Field Amount Month Year Applied Amount Date 11 A ac. 6 2003 Total: 7.0 ac. CERTIFICATION OF PARTICIPANTS Jan Hrutfiord Date CERTIFICATION OF: District Cons ationist CONSERVATION DISTRICT J n ill)as 'Date Whatcom CD Date NONDISCRIMINATION STAT IENT The U.S. Depemnem of Agncuiture (USDA) pohidla mecrminatim in all Its Ixoparns and acawuea on the bass of race, odor. retwnal alght. ears religbn, age, disability. prom ballets, sexual onartenon, w mantel or Wily status. (Nil all pohlbltea bases apply W au popems.) Parsee with diseb Maim who require altemeflvo means for oommwicatlon of PW= Ytlorrration (Braille, Woo prK ardidape, etc.) etrotao contaR USDA's TARGET Caner at 202 -] 2600 (voice ad TDD). To fife a cenplaint of discrimination, w USDA, Director. Oaks of CMI Rights, Roan 326W, Whitten Bu Wing, 14M ad Indeporit e Avenue. SW, Waetil rpter, DC 20250.8410 a cell (202) 720-5864 (vice and Too). USDA b an equal opadunhy Mvitlar and employer. 1/14102 Page 2 of 2 Brenner/Poforris OST 102 WHATCOM COUNTY OPEN SPACE CLASSIFICATION Property Owner: B. Brenner & E. Morris Designation: Open Space Timber 5617 Northwest Road Transfer from: Designated Forest Bellingham, WA. 98226 Parcel No.: 380526 - 185037 Parcel Acreage: 19.4 acres Subarea: South Fork Acreage in OST: 19.4 acres Comp. Plan Desig.: Rural Forest Road Access: 2900 bilk. Mosquito Lake Road Zoning Desig: RF Land Use: Commercial timber Shorelines: N/A Land use history: Commercial Timber Soil Type/Capabilities: #129 -Rinker very channery silt loam, 30-60% slopes -woodland soil, 20% lot coverage Site Index *: western hemlock -110, Douglas fir -107 Limitations /Concerns: Slope, possible erosion, seedling establishment #160 - Squires very channery loam, 5-30% slopes - woodland soil, 40% lot coverage Site Index*: Douglas fir -132 Limitations/ Concerns: Seedling establishment, competing vegetation #161 - Squires very channery loam, 5-30% slopes - woodland soil, 20% lot coverage Site Index*: Douglas fir -132 Limitations /Concerns: Seedling establishment, competing vegetation #7 and #9 - Barneston very gravelly loam, 8.15% and 30-60% slopes - woodland soil, 20% lot coverage Site Index *: Douglas 6r - 118 Limitations /Concerns: seedling mortality and establishment Timber Management Plan Completeness (0= incomplete; 1= satisfactory; 2-thorough) Information Included :- Points Max. Current Stand Description Logged off 1992, replanted 1994 with western red cedar, Douglas fir and western hemlock. Undecdory includes Vine nmp /e. Oregongrape, salmonberry, huckleberry, swordfem and bracken. Hardwoods in any wetland buffers Soils Description Accurate and adequate description of majority of soils. Forest Health 2 Some heart rot in mature hardwoods, ornerwise no major indicators offoresr health problems. Thinning Program 2 200213 - Control over competing vegetation, 201012015 - pre - commercial thinning, 2025/2045 - commercial thinning. Harvest Plan 2 204512055 uneven-age management harvert- Planting/Restocking Program 2 2055 12075 replanting. Paining replanted timber at roughly ten feo in height. Wildlife Habitat Enhancement 2 Presently, scattered snags and rage and open habitat wildlife habitat, replanted timber at + / -10/ eheight. TOTAL: 14 14 Must receive at least 7 points for a staff recommendation of approval RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL *Site index indicates how tall (in feet) an average tree will grow in 50 years. i C G 'r BRENNER/MORRIS OPEN SPACE TIMBER 40-A I. O � 1 I d i 9 / I I � I � ku� OA i i 40-A .`tea; •_� +.!n'ae�:.,:�;+�!'.'.a••_— _ :. • - 'Iy".P�.• --�- sir.. v' '°•�,�„�,,, ..w�:. i !►: soft a bb Ol •7ti �i .� ° I r ,•�• ry,. .. i w !gip i ? Ol .r • F �,i c p • OOy 90.O 000 o0o tYPC Pp CC 1M _,--_� _ �0 0 e o C0 OC • J J 91 J 9094, It At 4 0 �{ F ON Management Plan for Brenner /Morris Property The South half of the Southeast Quarter of section 26, Township 38 north, range 5 east of W.M., Whatcom county, Washington. Tax Parcel. #3805261850370000 Landowner: Barbara Brenner/ Edward Morris 5617 Northwest Road Bellingham WA 98226 (360) 384 -2762 Plan Prepared by. Edward Morris 5617 Northwest Road Bellingham WA 98226 (360) 384 -2762 Plan Prepared: JAN 11, 2002 Page 1 of 5 Landowner Objectives Landowner intends to maintain land for long term timber production, wildlife habitat, and aesthetic values. Thus, landowner will promote the growth of a variety of conifer and hardwood species for the production of harvestable timber and maintenance of wildlife habitat. The timber on the property was harvested in 1991 General Property Description Owner acquired property in 2002. • The subject property area consists of approximately 19.4 acres per Whatcom County Assessors office. Property dimensions are approximately 665'X 1375'. • The property has no fish bearing streams running through it. There is forested wet land in the northeast comer of the property, which is protected by a voluntary, 50' no- harvest buffer. • Topography is variable with slopes ranging from 3-40 % (approx.), From the east end of the property along Mosquito Lake Road the property goes up hill to the west with slopes up to 40 interrupted by flatter, benched areas. • Timber was harvested from this property in 1992 using even —aged methods. A 100' buffer on the south end of the property consist of mature bigleaf maple, red alder, western red cedar, Douglas fir and western hemlock. 50' buffer on the eastern end consisting of mature western red cedar, Douglas fir, western hemlock, pacific blue spruce and red alder. The property was replanted in 1994 with 2- yearokl western red cedar, Douglas fir, and western hemlock seedlings at density of approximately 250 bees per acre at a 13'X13' spacing. Understory species include western swordfem, western brackenfem, red huckleberry, salmonberry, vine maple, and Oregongrape among others. The property is bounded by private ownership on the south, east and north sides. Property to the west is Washington State Forest Board property managed by the Department of Natural Resources and is zoned commercial forestry. The eastern boundary is partially defined by Mosquito Lake Road. The south property is zoned commercial forestry. The adjacent land uses are commercial forestry, and rural forestry. The landowners objectives are consistent with existing land uses in the area. The property is accessed via Mosquito Lake Road. Page 2 of 5 The property is not being used for grazing. See attached maps for further illustration Forest Health There are no major indicators of forest health problems (insect damage, high fire risk, and fungal rot etc..) on the subject property in areas that were replanted in 1994. Some small pockets of heart rot exist in mature big leaf maple and red alder in or near buffer areas. Some of the rot problem will be mitigated through pre-commercial thinning in the non -buffer areas. Timber and wood Products The current forest includes a mix of commercial hardwood and conifer species. These species include red alder (Alnus rubra), bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum), birch (Betula sp.), western redcedar (Thuja plicata), Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), and western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla). Under current market conditions, western redcedar is the most valuable species on the property. However past harvests of Douglas fir and western hemlock were of excellent export quality. It can also be expected that saw log quality alder, maple and birch will be harvest during commercial thinning. Soils All soils information is taken from the Whatcom County Soil Survey published by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, 1998. There are Three soil types in the property. These soils include: Squires very channery loam, Rinker very channery silt loam and Bameston very gravelly loam. 129 - Rinker very channery sift loam: Water erosion hazard is moderate. Seedling mortality risks are slight. Plant competition is severe. Windthrow hazard is moderate. Equipment limitation is moderate. The selection of appropriate equipment will be important, especially during wetter soil conditions. Vegetation management measures may need to be employed to control competing vegetation in newly planted areas. This can be accomplished via chemical or manual means. Planting density may need to be higher in these areas. On the basis of a 1 00 -year site curve, the mean site index is estimated to be 157 for western hemlock and is 146 for Douglas fir. On the basis of a 50 -year site curve, it is estimated to be 110 for "stem hemlock and is 107 for Douglas fir. The highest average growth rate in unmanaged, even-aged stands of western hemlock is 249 cubic feet per acre per year, occurring at age 50. Page 3 of 5 161-Squires very channery loam 30 to 60 percent slopes: Water erosion hazard is moderate. Seedling mortality risks are moderate. Plant competition is severe. Windthrow hazard is moderate. Equipment limitation is moderate. The selection of appropriate equipment will be important, especially during wetter soil conditions. Reforestation can be accomplished by planting Douglas fir or red alder seedlings.. Vegetation management measures may need to be employed to control competing vegetation in newly planted areas. This can be accomplished via chemical or manual means. Planting density may need to be higher in these areas.. Vegetation management measures may need to be employed to control competing vegetation in newly planted areas. This can be accomplished via chemical or manual means. Planting density may need to be higher in these areas. On the basis of a 1 00 -year site curve, the mean site index for Douglas fir is 175. On the basis of a 50 -year site curve, it is 132. The highest average growth rate in unmanaged, even -aged stands of Douglas fir is 186 cubic feet per acre per year, occurring at age 60. 160Squires very channery loam 5 to 30 percent slopes: Water erosion hazard is slight. Seedling mortality risks are moderate. Plant competition is severe. Windthrow hazard is moderate. Equipment limitation is slight. Seedling establishment is the main concern affecting timber production. Reforestation can be accomplished by planting Douglas fir or red alder seedlings. If seed trees are available, natural reforestation of cutover areas by red alder occurs readily. Competing vegetation can be controlled by mechanical or chemical means. On the basis of a 1 00 -year site curve, the mean site index for Douglas fir is 175. On the basis of a 50 -year site curve, it is 132. The highest average growth rate in unmanaged, even -aged stands of Douglas fir is 186 cubic feet per acre per year, occurring at age 60. 7- Bameston very gravelly loam, 8 -15 percent: Water erosion hazard is slight. Seedling mortality risks are moderate. Plant competition is severe. Windthrow hazard is moderate. Equipment limitation is slight. Seedling establishment is the main concern affecting timber production. Reforestation can be accomplished by planting Douglas fir or red alder seedlings. If seed trees are available, natural reforestation of cutover areas by red alder occurs readily. Competing vegetation can be controlled by mechanical or chemical means. On the basis of a 1 00 -year site curve, the mean site index for Douglas fir is 150. On the basis of a 50 -year she curve, it is 118. The highest average growth rate in unmanaged, even -aged stands of Douglas fir is 158 cubic feet per acre per year, occurring at age 60. See attached table from Soil Survey of Whatcom Count for reference. Water Quality, Riparian and Wetland Areas There are no fish bearing streams located within the subject area. There is forested wetland located in the NE comer of the property. A voluntary 50' no cut buffer during future harvest will protect this wetland. Page 4 of 5 Fish and Wildlife Habitat The harvested area was planted with Douglas fir, western red cedar and western hemlock seedlings in 1994 and provides habitat for a variety of wildlife including deer and other smaller mammals. Scattered snags were also left during the timber harvest to provide habitat for cavity nesting birds. The surrounding properties are mostly forested; this open area provides edge and open habitat variety. The plans and Objectives held by the landowner are consistent with maintaining this quality habitat over time. As the planted portions of the property grow and mature, different wildlife will benefit from the various stages of forest growth over time. Threatened and Endangered Species and Cultural Resources There are no known threatened or endangered species present on or relying on the subject Property. Future management should have no effect on threatened or endangered species. There are no known cultural issues regarding this property. Management Plans 8 Timetable 1994: Accomplished replanting of the harvested area with approximately 250, 2 year-old Douglas fir western hemlock and western red cedar seedlings per acre at an approximate spacing of 13'X13'. Also significant natural reforestation of red alder, maple and birch has occurred. 2003: Potential need for control of competing vegetation This may be accomplished via mild chemical application or manual control by slashing/brushing as necessary and appropriate 2010 -2015 Potential for pre - commercial thinning to favor better quality trees and to maintain vigorous growth of the stand for future stand improvement 2025 -2045 Potential for commercial thinning for revenue and growth enhancement of remaining stand. 2055 -2075. Uneven -aged management harvest and replanting. Page 5 of 5 Zethraeus Rev. Tr- OSTr02 WHATCOM COUNTY OPEN SPACE CLASSIFICATION Property Owner: Calvert C. Zethraeus Rev. Trust Transfer from: 2999 Mosquito Lake Road Parcel No.: Deming, WA. 98244 Subarea: South Fork Comp. Plan Desig.: Rural Forest Zoning Desig: RF Shorelines: N/A Designation: Open Space Timber Transfer from: Designated Forest Parcel No.: 380526 - 185098 Parcel Acreage: 19.4 acres Acreage in OST: 18 4 acres Road Access: 3000 blk. Mosquito Lake Road Land Use: Commercial timber Land use history: Commercial Timber Soil Type /Capabilities: #129 -Rinker very channery silt loam, 30-60% slopes-woodland soil, 20% lot coverage Site Index': western hemlock -110, Douglas gr -107 Limitations/ Concerns: Slope, possible erosion, seedling establishment #160 -Squires very channery loam, 5.30% slopes -woodland soil, 20% lot coverage Site Index': Douglas fir - 132 Limitations /Concerns: seedling establishment, competing vegetation #161 - Squires very channery loam, 5-30% slopes - woodland soil, 20% lot coverage Site Index *: Douglas fir -132 Limitations/ Concerns: Seedling establishment, competing vegetation #7 - Barneston very gravelly loam, 8-15% slopes - woodland soil, 25% lot coverage Site Index`: Douglas fir - 118 Limitations /Concerns: seedling mortality and establishment #68 - Heisler very gravelly silt loam, 30-60% slopes - woodland soil, 15% lot coverage Site Index *: Douglas fir - 127 Limitat ions /Concerns: slope, hazard of erosion Timber Management Plan Completeness (0-incomplete; I =satisfsctory; 2-=thorough) Information Included :- Points Max. Current Stand Description Logged n 1992, replanted 1994 with western red cedar, Douglas fir and western hemlock. Understm, includes vine maple, Oregongmpe, .salmonberry, huckleberry, swordfern and bracken. Hardwoods in any wetland buffers. Soils Description Accurate and adequate description ofm yortry ofsous. Forest Health Some heart rot in mature hardwoods, otherwise no major indicators offoren health problems. Thinning Program 200213 - Control over competing vegetation, 201012015 - pre - commercial thinning. 202512045 commercial thinning. Harvest Plan 204547055 uneven -age management harvest. Planting/Restocking Program 205512075 replanting Existing replamed timber at roughly ten feet in height. Wildlife Habitat Enhancement presently, scattered snags and edge mid open habitat wildlife habitat, replamed timber at +/- Ili height. TOTAL: 14 14 Must receive at least 7 points for a staff recommendation of approval RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL *Site index indicates how tall (in feet) an average tree will grow in 50 years. ♦0 -A i4p, 4ZETHRAEUS REV. TRUST 0PEN SPACE TIMBER J � 1 1 1 1 I 1 � I i 1 1 1 40•A p I � FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR Calvert C. Zethraeus Revocable Trust Calvert C. Zethraeus, Trustee Property Legal Description The North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 26, Township 38 North, Range 5 East of W.M., Except Mosquito Lake Road No. 272. Situate in County of Whatcom, State of Washington. Whatcom County Assessor's Parcel Number 380526 185098 0000 Site Address 2999 Mosquito Lake Road Deming, Washington Landowner Objectives Landowner intends to maintain land for long term timber production, wildlife habitat, and aesthetic values. Thus, landowner will promote the growth of a variety of conifer and hardwood species for the production of harvestable timber and maintenance of wildlife habitat. The timber on the property was harvested in 1992. The timber harvest was done under approved Forest Practices Application (FPA) #N01916509. General Property Description • Owner acquired property in 2002 • The subject property area consists of approximately 19.40 acres per Whatcom County Assessor's office. Property dimensions are 660.00 x 1364.92 x 665.99 x 1371.65. • The property has no fish bearing streams running through it. There is a small - forested wet land along the far east boundary of the property, which is protected by a voluntary, 50' no- harvest buffer. • Topography is variable with slopes ranging from 3-40% (approx.). From the east end of the property along Mosquito Lake Road the property goes up hill to the west with slopes up to 40% interrupted by flatter, benched areas. • Timber was harvested from this property in 1992 using even -aged methods. A 50' buffer on the eastern end consists of mature Western Red cedar, Douglas Fir, Western Hemlock, Pacific Blue Spruce and Red Alder. The property was replanted in 1994 with 2- year -old Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir, and Western Hemlock seedlings at density of approximately 250 trees per acre at a 13'x13' spacing. Understory species include Western Sword Fem, Western Bracken Fern, Red Huckleberry, Salmonberry, Vine Maple, and Oregon Grape among others. • The property is bounded by private ownership on the south and east. Property to the north and west is Washington State Forest Board property managed by the Department of Natural Resources and is zoned commercial forestry. The eastern boundary is partially defined by Mosquito Lake Road. The south property is zoned commercial forestry. The adjacent land uses are commercial forestry, and rural forestry. The landowner's objectives are consistent with existing land uses in the area. The property is accessed via Mosquito Lake Road. • The property is not being used for grazing. See attached maps for further illustration Zethraeus Forest Management Plan Page 2 of 5 Forest Health There are no major indicators of forest health problems (insect damage, high fire risk, and fungal rot etc.) on the subject property in areas that were replanted in 1994. Average height of replanted trees in 2002 is approximately ten feet. Some small pockets of heart rot exist in mature Big Leaf Maple and Red Alder in or near buffer areas. Some of the rot problem will be mitigated through pre - commercial thinning in the non - buffer areas. Timber and Wood Products The current forest includes a mix of commercial hardwood and conifer species. These species include Red Alder (Alnus rubra), Bigleaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum), Birch (Betula sp.), Western Redcedar (Thuja plicata), Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), and Western Hemloc (Tsuga heterophylla) Under current market conditions, Western Redcedar is the most valuable species on the property. However, past harvests of Douglas Fir, and Western Hemlock were of excellent export quality. It can also be expected that saw log quality Alder, Maple and Birch will be harvested during commercial thinning. Soils All soils information is taken from the Whatcom County Soil Survey published by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, 1998. There are three soil types on the property. These soils include: Squires very channery loam, Rinker very channery silt loam and Bameston very gravelly loam. 129- Rinker very channery silt loam: Water erosion hazard is moderate. Seedling mortality risks are slight. Plan competition is severe. Windthrow hazard is moderate. Equipment limitation is moderate. The selection of appropriate equipment will be important, especially during wetter soil conditions. Vegetation management measures may need to be employed to control competing vegetation in newly planted areas. This can be accomplished via chemical or manual means. Planting density may need to be higher in these areas. On the basis of a 100 -year site curve, the mean site index is estimated to be 157 for Western Hemlock and 146 for Douglas Fir. On the basis of a 50 -year site curve, it is estimated to be 110 for Western Hemlock and 107 for Douglas Fir. The highest average growth rate in unmanaged, even -aged stands of Western Hemlock is 249 cubic feet per acre per year, occurring at age 50. 161 - Squires very channery loam 30 to 60 percent slopes: Water erosion hazard is moderate. Seedling mortality risks are moderate. Plant competition is severe. Windthrow hazard is moderate. Equipment limitation is moderate. The selection of Zethraeus Forest Management Plan Page 3 of 5 appropriate equipment will be important, especially during wetter soil conditions. Reforestation can be accomplished by planting Douglas Fir or Red Alder seedlings. Vegetation management measures may need to be employed to control competing vegetation in newly planted areas. This can be accomplished via chemical or manual means. Planting density may need to be higher in these areas. Vegetation management measures may need to be employed to control competing vegetation in newly planted areas. This can be accomplished via chemical or manual means. Planting density may need to be higher in these areas. On the basis of a 100 -year site curve, the mean site index for Douglas Fir is 175. On the basis of a 50 -year curve site, it is 132. The highest average growth rate in unmanaged, even -aged stands of Douglas Fir is 186 cubic feet per acre per year, occurring at age 60. 160 - Squires very channery loam 5 to 30 percent slopes: Water erosion hazard is slight. Seedling mortality risks are moderate. Plant competition is severe. Windthrow hazard is moderate. Equipment limitation is slight. Seedling establishment is the main concern affecting timber production. Reforestation can be accomplished by planting Douglas Fir or Red Alder seedlings. If seed trees are available, natural reforestation of cutover areas by Red Alder occurs readily. Competing vegetation can be controlled by mechanical or chemical means. On the basis of a 100 -year site curve, the mean site index for Douglas fir is 175. On the basis of a 50 -year of site curve, it is 132. The highest average growth rate in unmanaged, even -aged stands of Douglas Fir is 186 cubic feet per acre per year, occurring at age 60. 7- Barneston very gravelly loam, 8 -15 percent: Water erosion hazard is slight. Seedling mortality risks are moderate. Plant competition is severe. Windthrown hazard is moderate. Equipment limitation is slight. Seedling establishment is the main concern affecting timber production. Reforestation can be accomplished by planting Douglas Fir or Red Alder seedlings. If seed trees we available, natural reforestation of cutover areas by Red Alder occurs readily. Competing vegetation can be controlled by mechanical or chemical means. On the basis of a 100 -year old site curve, the mean site index for Douglas Fir is 150. On the basis of a 50 -year site curve, it is 118. The highest average growth rate in unmanaged, even -aged stands of Douglas Fir is 158 cubic feet per acre per year, occurring at age 60. Water Quality, Riparian and Wetland Areas There are no fish bearing streams located within the subject area. There is forested wetland located along the east boundary of the property. A voluntary 50' no cut buffer during future harvest will protect this wetland. Zethraeus Forest Management Plan Page 4 of 5 Fish and Wildlife Habitat The harvested area was planted with Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar and Western Hemlock seedlings in 1994 and provides habitat for a variety of wildlife including deer and other small mammals. Scattered snags were also left during the timber harvest to provide habitat for cavity nesting birds. The surrounding properties are mostly forested; this open area provides edge and open habitat variety. The plans and objectives held by the landowner are consistent with maintaining this quality habitat over time. As the planted portions of the property grow and mature, different wildlife will benefit from the various stages of forest growth over time. Threatened and Endangered Species and Cultural Resources There are no known threatened or endangered species present on or relying on the subject property. Future management should have no effect on threatened or endangered species. There are no known cultural issues regarding this property. Management Plans & Timetable 1994: Accomplished replanting of the harvested area with approximately 250, 2 year -old Douglas Fir, Western Hemlock, and Western Red Cedar seedlings per acre at an approximate spacing of 13' x 13'. Also, significant natural reforestation of Red Alder, Maple and Birch has occurred. 2003: Potential need for control of competing vegetation. This may be accomplished via mild chemical application or manual control by slashing/brushing as necessary and appropriate. 2010 -2015 Potential for pre - commercial thinning to favor better quality trees and to maintain vigorous growth of the stand for future stand improvement. 2025 -2045 Potential for commercial thinning for revenue and growth enhancement of remaining stand. 2055 -2075 Uneven -aged management harvest and replanting Zethraues Forest Management Plan Page 5 of 5 11MBIT "A" Zethraeus Forest Managemient Plan LEGAL &CSCR /R/ /ON A.F. , /J /s /27 [ L FO///7 //,�� R A por /ion of /he Sou/it eaS/ Ouar/er of the Soulhwesl Township 38 Nor /h, Range 5 East of /he W.M., whol TNF NORTH NALF OF IRE SOOTNEAS7 QUARTER CC JHE SOOIN /FSt OOARsFR OF SCCT /ON 26. 10 /NSN /P 36 NORTH, RANCE 5 FASJ OE r W. EXCEPT MOS00179 LAAE R040 N0. 212. STIOATF IN IRAtCOM COONJY, NASNTN070N Forestry U9e�- LL L Oo ISO N. %ACRESIESTOFRO D AOTACRESEASr OFROAO 0.95 ACRES /N CO(MTY ROAD R/I 10. 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NO 7z-, /n / / /o/ Can /roe Sarrey an or ebau/ eonuary ,/9BD. 19A 04SOORO, we P19 Property improvements, including a residence and two outbuildings in the far Northeast corner of the subject property lying West of the Mosquito Lake Road encompass one acre of the property leaving a net 18.40 acres to be included in this Forest Management Plan. CIII11KI31 SY1Y[101 t Ln1131P11 ��IYyYIII�t LM. W rod On G�-CYaI 1, 1190_ 13,04C x Yaa1 _159 63U _. nr• Ilsl., x a a.xl n UW1h: loot as nrtvlll atlnx.h q Me 11 x. R w o u y eml« a xal.,.t P as f la It oa r,.., Ixxlr.Y 1� 81 or axml .I. aw..wwrrv5>nv u.,4N aso . _.. D. Johnston OSTr02 WHATCOM COUNTY OPEN SPACE CLASSIFICATION Property Owner: David Johnston 282 W. Wiser Lake Road Ferndale WA. 98248 Designation: Open Space Timber Transfer from: Segregated, new TMP Parcel No-: 400236- 308040 Parcel Acreage: 7.16 acres Subarea: Lynden /Nooksack Valley Acreage in OST: 5.16 acres Comp. Plan Desig.: Agricultural Road Access: West Wiser Lake Road Zoning Desig: Agricultural Land Use: Residential, forested Shorelines: N/A Land use history: Residential, forested Soil Type /Capabilities: #99 - Lyndon sandy loam, 0-3% slopes, good woodland soil -100 % lot coverage Site Index•: Douglas fit- 112 Limitations /Concems: Muddiness caused by seasonal wetness, seedling establishment Site Index': Limitations /Concems: Site Index': Limitations /Concems' Timber Management Plan Completeness (0- incomplete, 1= satisfactory, 2-thorough) Information Included : Points Max. Current Stand Description 2 2 Mature Douglas fir, western Red cedar, red alder, bigleaf maple, wild cherry, vine maple with Oregon grape, salal, swordfern and red elderberry undergrowth. 2001102 half an acre of Douglas fir planted. Soils Description 2 2 Complete and accurate Forest Health 2 2 Healthy and mature. Thinning Program 2 2 Thin out mature overstary canopy over next 10 - 15 years. Harvest Plan 2 2 Seleconeharvesting f?ingleorsmallgroups of trees 0vernmi 20years (2002 122), green recruitment trees to remain. Planting/Restocking Program 2 2 Hay an acre replanted with Dougless fir ('011'02), harvested trees to be replaced with Douglasfir. Wildlife Habitat Enhancement 2 2 Stumps, brakes and existing natural thiekeisfor wildlife habitat. TOTAL: 14 14 Must receive at least 7 points for a staff recommendation of approval RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL, 'Site index indicates how tall (in feet) an average tree will grow in 50 years. y Remake of a 1976 Open Space Timber land use. Timber Management Plan Landowner: Dave Johnston, 282 W. Wiser Lk. Rd. Femdale, Wa. (360) 354 -5379 Property Description: An irregular shaped 7.16 acre parcel located on the northeast comer of the West Wiser Lake Road and Old Guide Road. Located in Whatcom County approximately 7 miles north of Bellingham Washington, parcel # 400236308040. The physical address is 282 W. Wiser Lake. Rd. Femdale, Washington 98248. Landowners Objectives..�`T *Aa�' Maintain a productive,516cre forest production by harvesting timber. Preserve a wildlife habitat. Utilize 2.00 acres for a home site, rental house and outbuildings. Maintain a buffer on the north and east sides of the property. Replant open spaces created by removing undesirable vegetation and timber harvest. Physical Description: The property is used primarily as a woodlot . A level tract, moderate climate throughout the year, and well drained soil provide a natural setting for a woodlot. Current Stand Description: Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar, Big Leaf Maple, Paper Birch, Wild Cherry, and Red Alder. Douglas Fir is the main woodlot species. The average height is 120 feet. The average age is 100 years. Soil Type: Predominantly # 99 Lynden sandy loam with a 0 to 3 percent slope. The soil is permeable and there isn't any hazard of water erosion. Fire Safety: The property is in Fire District # 3, with Fire Station # 2 located approximately 4 miles to the south in Laurel, WA. There is a fire hydrant within 100 feet of the property. During the current year a "green' zone around structures will be created and maintained by the landowner. Forest Health: The trees are fully mature and healthy. The understory plants including Vine Maple, Oregon Grape, Red Elderberry, Salal, Western Sword Fern, Maidenhair Fern, Western Bracken fem, Salmon Berry, OSO Berry, Snow Berry, Vanilla Leaf, Holly, Hardhack, trailing Blackberry, and Trilliums. Thinning Program: The overstory canopy is tight and creates a large shaded area. Over the next 10 to 15 years conduct a thinning operation to allow more sunlight to reach the woodlot Floor. Replanting with Douglas Fir seedlings. Harvest Plan: Selective harvest, the removal of single or small groups of trees. Logging will be carefully done over the next 20 years. Green recruitment trees will remain. In 1993 trees that were to close to existing buildings were logged. Planting/ Restocking Program: One half acre of the open space that was created from the 1993 logging operation has been replanted with Douglas Fir seedlings. These seedlings have been planted 10 feet apart. After removing undesirable underbrush in the remaining woodlot natural stand regeneration will be utilized by transplanting Douglas Fir seedlings. Wildlife Habitat Enhancement: Stumps from a 1993 logging operation have been removed and relocated in the woodlot to provide shelter for wildlife. There are existing natural thicket areas formed by the Salmon Berry and Hardhack. Goals Create a "green" zone around buildings and structures Remove trailing Blackberries Planting Douglas Fir seedlings (filling open spaces) Remove windfalls, diseased and poorly formed trees. Thinning program Selective Harvest Timeline: During the currant year Over the next 3 to 5 yrs As required. Over the next 3 to 5 yrs Over the next 10 to 15 yrs Over the next 20 years 5" 379 1 Outbuilding 2 Residence 3 Outbuilding 4 Outbuilding 5 Rental House 6 Outbuilding 7 Outbuilding xxxxx Newly planted seedlings aio Existing Woodlot Scale is approximately 1" = 200' North I Ij �.j xXK1e� 1 mx 31z Dimensions on drawing are the property lines WHATCOM COUNTY OPEN SPACE CLASSIFICATION Property Owner: Ron and Molly Weden Designation: 158 S. Forest Street Transfer from Bellingham, WA. 98225 Parcel No: Subarea: Urban Fringe Comp Plan Designation: Agricultural Acreage: Zoning Designation: AG 2( Shorelines: Abundance and diversity of wild/de species Road Access: 10.00 Parcel Size Land Use: Soil Type/Capabilities: SCS Soil Rating: SCS Soil Limitations: Comments: Basic Value Enhance scenic resources Ron /Molly Weden OSOS '02 Open Space /Open Space Portion of OSAG Ptns of 380204 — 048090 and 380208 - 510497 +/- 20 acres (11 +/- trans. frorr OSAG, 9 +/- acres into OSOS Rural Avenue Woodland bank, dikes and shrubby wetlands, open water #47 - Eliza- Tacoma silt learns, 0 -1 % slopes, 100% lot coverage Very poorly drained, usually found in floodplains, deltas and tidal flats This soil unit is used as woodland or for wildlife habitat Score Max 5.00 ierves to prevent the spread offurther development Protect Streams /Shorelines 10.00 :ies contiguous to and within Nooksock R. Jloodplain Protect Soils and Wildlife 10.00 9abitat jor raptor, waterfowl, swans, amphibians, anadromous fish Promote Conservation Principles 5.00 fish WSDFW's 264 acres to the west = 284 acres in conservation Enhance abutting Open Space 10.00 Idjacent to 264 acres recently acquired by WSDFW Recreation Opportunities 3.00 'assive recreation Historic /Arch. Significance VIA Public Benefit Value: Score M 10.00 Public Access 0.00% 4( Access through WSDFW property along Zane Ditch 10.00 Water Resource Protection 20A0% 2( Preservation of natural stream, wetland hydrologic procr 10.00 Wildlife Habitat 20.00% 2( Abundance and diversity of wild/de species 10.00 Parcel Size 10.00% I( Twenty acres plus or minus -4( 10.00 Abutting Open Space 5.00% WSDFW has acquired 264 acres to the west 10.00 Natural Areas 5.00% Natural vegetation 10.00 Financial Advantage 0.00% -4( NIA Discretionary Value 0.00% 41 N/A TOTAL 43.00 70.00 60.00% 140 2ublic,BenefttRatipg =BV+(BV•P64); :43A43 iC60%)=43 +26.6. =68.8 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL conditions: Must receive at least 45 points for approval sublic Access Action: ;ign Commission cold Harmless Council r N �,Lt � FF 1�v✓la, a tyl� >3 c � 9 3 $, VAW At 1 � wa 1 r :R. t AV y T =Jw4M% ( r ,{ , r I I' •V�1 1! A '' A MI RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION April 11, 2002 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order in the Planning Library, 5280 Northwest Drive, Suite A, Bellingham at 6:35 p.m. Roll Call: David Hunter, Ron Roosma, Richard Gilda, Al Schreiber, Bob Wiesen, Danna Beech, John Steensma, and Geoff Menzies. Staff Present: Hal Hart, Elizabeth Olsen, and Becky Garvey. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Al Schreiber moved to approve the minutes of the February 28, 2002 meeting. Danna Beech seconded the motion. Motion carried. The minutes were later amended to add to page 6, paragraph 4: Steensma: That's why we farm there. John Steensma and Geoff Menzies in attendance at 6:45. 0110x91 W :WN01FA11QHrly Hart: I would like to mention several things, growth, county budget, stormwater, watershed planning, and continuing education. Growth: I will distribute the growth statistics for your review. These are the first quarter statistics. It shows this year we have seen greater growth in commercial buildings, detached buildings, and single family homes. We are down a little in manufactured homes. The next page shows where people start when wanting to build. The first permit review is for land disturbance, next is critical area review, inspections and mitigation. Shoreline activity and SEPA processing are up substantially. Commercial valuation is up substantially, primarily due to the refinery. The refinery is a huge part of the county industrial and commercial base. For next year we are looking at getting some consulting engineering money for issues of large engineering projects. County budget: The County Executive is asking for a 2 percent cut this year. This will mean a cut of two positions. The dollar amount we have to cut in our department is approximately $66,000.00. Stormwater: This is a big issue around the Lake Whatcom watershed. How much information do you want regarding stormwater? Do you want updates? There is a low impact conference in town if any of you would like to go. There are many ways to deal with stormwater. One is the structural way and there is a new way, which is called low impact development. Watershed: I am distributing information from Water Resources that shows where watershed planning is going in the county. In 2003 the county has to have a watershed plan. How do growth management planning and watershed planning fit together? The 1998 Watershed Act says they have to be consistent. I will have our GIS department create maps showing where development is taking place in the watershed. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ron and Molly Weden- Transfer from Open Space Ag for: portions of 380204 and 380208, west of 4400 block of Rural Avenue. Olsen: For this application we will be using the public benefit rating system. The map shows the land on the west side of Rural Avenue, which is very wet with lots of standing water. It is in the flood plain. The State Department of Fish and Wildlife has bought the adjacent land along the property and Slater road. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION April 11, 2002 The area is approximately 20 acres. In 1995 it was used as agricultural land but is not being used any more. Gilda: Is this unbuildable land? Olsen: Yes. Menzies: Is it suitable for agriculture? Olsen: No, it's not. Public hearing There was no public testimony. Work session Menzies: On the scenic resources score what is the rational of scoring 5 versus 10? Olsen: I knew the Department of Fish and Wildlife was buying land in the area and I did not know what would happen to the land at that time. This week I read the article to find out what land would be bought. I was being conservative. Menzies: You gave a zero for public access, why? Olsen: I gave it this rating because it would be hard to have access. The Department of Fish and Wildlife will be working on access. Gilda: Will it be posted open to the public? Olsen: There is no public access. Weden: We will not deny access. Menzies moved to accept staff recommendation of approval. Gilda seconded. Roll call vote: Ayes — Beech, Gilda, Hunter, Menzies, Schreiber, Steensma, Wiesen. Nays — 01 Abstain — Roosma. Absent — Pros. Motion carried. David Johnston -New Timber Management Plan for: 400236 - 308040, 282 W. Wiser Lake Road. Olsen: This was a single parcel in open space timber. The property has now been segregated upon the death of the parents. One of the two new property owners asked for the new management plan to continue as Open Space Timber. The property is 7.16 acres, the acreage in open space will be 5.16 acres due to two homes and barns on the property. The new plantings of timber have gone in. This is old second growth timber. Public hearing There was no public testimony. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE 3 WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting April 11, 2002 Work session Gilda: Are you planning on logging or will this be for recreational use? Johnston: We are planning to log. A couple of years ago we did take down the trees that were close to the structures. We have replanted. We may want to do Christmas tree farming in the future. Gilda moved to accept staff recommendation of approval. Menzies seconded. Roll call vote: Ayes — Beech, Gilda, Hunter, Menzies, Roosma, Schreiber, Steensma, Wiesen. Nays — 0, Absent — Pros. Motion carried. Ed Morris and Barbara Brenner - Transfer from Designated Forest for: 380526- 185037, 2900 block of Mosquito Lake Road. Calvert C. Zethraeus Rev. Trust - Transfer from Designated Forest for: 380526- 185098, 3000 block of Mosquito Lake Road. Olsen: The Morris /Brenner and Zethraeus properties are adjacent so I would like to do them as one. Morris /Brenner is the southern half, Zethraeus is the northern half. They are almost exact in the amount of timber and age of timber. They were both harvested in 1994 and replanted. The new timber is very healthy. This is a perfect area for forestry. Steensma: Why are they transferring from designated forest? Olsen: The RCW's state you have to have 20 acres to be in designated forest. Menzies: What is the difference between designated forest and open space timber? Olsen: Designated forest is for large scale commercial forestry. Wiesen: Is there a tax difference? Olsen: I don't know the tax difference. That is through the Assessor's Department. Hunter: Is there a use difference? Olsen: Not really. These are both commercial forestry applications. Public Hearing Brenner: My husband wrote the plan. Work session Beech moved to accept staff recommendation of approval. Gilda seconded. Roll call vote: Ayes - Beech, Gilda, Hunter, Menzies, Roosma, Schreiber, Steensma, Wiesen. Nays — 0. Absent — Pros. Motion carried. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION ADril 11. 2002 Janet Hrutfiord- Transfer from Open Space Ag to Open Space Timber for: portions of 400108- 095162 & 091063, 4500 block of Hall Road. The reason this is going from agriculture to timber is because there is an easement through the pasture to the acreage down below. This has been segregated because of a death in family, The northern part of the property was the open space agriculture land. Janet is keeping the south property. John Gillies did the timber management plan. It is older second growth and is heavily timbered. There are no forest health problems. The staff recommendation is for approval with 12 points out of 14. Gilda: It looks like this is in the urban growth area. Can they do that? Olsen: This was grandfathered in. According to the RCW's there is no problem with it being in a UGA. It was put into open space agriculture in 1970. Gilda: Do they have to give up development rights in open space agriculture? Olsen: Yes, but not in open space timber. If they convert later in order to develop they have to pay penalties. They have to have 5 acres and keep the timber management plan to stay in. Menzies: There was mention of a heron rookery. Where is it located? Olsen: The rookery is on the adjacent property. The herons use the pond on the applicant's property. Public hearing There was no public testimony. Work session Beech moved to accept staff recommendation of approval. Schreiber seconded the motion. Hunter: I am normally not comfortable with this but will support this one. I had concerns over the change from agriculture to forest but because it's in an urban growth area I am comfortable doing it in this situation. It's easier to convert forestland to development than agricultural land and this area will probably be developed at some point. Menzies: In sensitive areas like this is a favorable thing for water quality. Gilda: I would like to hear from applicant what their plans are for the property. Hruffiord: The timber is 60 years old. There are harvestable firs, but we have no intention of harvesting because of herons. There are about 30 nests. There are also wood ducks and geese. Gilda: Is this more of a wildlife reserve? Hruffiord: Somewhat and we will harvest some timber. There is some scrub growth that will need to be taken out. Gilda: Why didn't you apply for recreational open space rather than timber? Hruffiord: There are long range plans to harvest. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION April 11. 2002 Roll call vote: Ayes — Beech, Gilda, Hunter, Menzies, Roosma, Schreiber, Steensma, Wiesen. Nays - 0 Absent — Pros. Motion carried. WORK SESSION The commission discussed the issue of the Department of Fish and Wildlife purchase of land in the county. State agencies are competing for money for salmon. It is important to protect agricultural land in the county. There are ways to get high wildlife benefits around agricultural land as well as continuing to get agricultural benefits from the land. The purchase of development rights for the agricultural land is an option. Hart: I will get map showing the Lake Whatcom watershed for the next meeting. I am concerned over the lack of coordination with the City of Bellingham. We had a joint meeting and it was the first time I had seen them going out and looking at our rural forestry lands and they plan on buying up large areas of this in the watershed. What is the management plan? Will they be harvesting or not? We need to change our Comprehensive Plan if they are going to buy a lot of acreage. The county could make a policy stating portions of the watershed should be left in long term commercial timber. Other areas should be left for water quality benefits. Land use is guided by federal law, state law, and then local law. Our Comprehensive Plan is the controlling factor for land use policy. People forget this. Another area we are increasingly getting asked to get involved in is Ten Mile Creek. This area is converting to smaller parcels. There needs to be more coordination with the city. I will be giving you continual updates on the watershed. Another issue the Planning Commission will be dealing with is Lake Samish. There is a moratorium in force, which we haven't begun to discuss. There is a May deadline for the subdivision moratorium on Lake Whatcom. We need to offer to council recommendations on how to better protect the watershed as we allow it to develop. There has been an average of 88 to 100 homes built there every year for the last ten years. There will be stormwater, public access and recreation issues. On May 14th - 23'l the Office of Community Development will be presenting a model ordinance for protecting critical areas. We may be able to use this to update our critical areas ordinance. Bill Cantrell, who is a guest columnist, did an article on low impact development that protects the water. Bill works with individuals who are impacting critical areas to show them other alternatives. Hal distributed a registration form to the Current Developments and Local Law seminar for those that may be interested. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Minutes prepared by B. Garvey. WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: Bob Wiesen, Chair Hal H. Hart, A.I.C.P., Secretary