Volume 2: Draft Gorst Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement

GORST PLANNED ACTION EIS | AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT, SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS, AND MITIGATION MEASURESin ground disturbance within the proposed 70 acres, and could disturb known and undocumented archaeologicalsites, historic built environment resources, and TCPs.Under this alternative, the area that is currently used for mineral resource extraction would be developed intoMedium Density Residential with a mix of housing types. This area includes large existing mining areas that hasdrastically altered the landscape and affected the potential for intact archaeological resources to be present at thislocation. Therefore, construction activities in this area would have limited potential to encounter significantcultural resources.Given that significant cultural resources are present within the Study Area and several areas are High ProbabilityAreas have been identified, future development would have the potential to impact these resources. It is assumedthat under Alternative 2, future development projects would receive the appropriate permits, and that avoidance,development standards, and other mitigation measures pertaining to identifying and preserving significant culturalresources would be implemented.Alternative 3The area of developable land identified for Alternative 3 is approximately 69 acres, roughly the same as underAlternative 2, but greater than under Alternative 1. In addition to these developable parcel acres, some land wouldbe modified in existing or future rights of way or on lands for public purposes. This alternative includes the sameamount of open space as Alternative 2, as well as low intensity waterfront, which include High Probability Areas forsignificant cultural resources.Under this alternative, the area that is currently used for mineral resource extraction would be developed intoNeighborhood Mixed Use. This area includes large existing mining areas that has drastically altered the landscapeand affected the potential for intact archaeological resources to be present at this location. Therefore,construction activities in this area would have limited potential to encounter significant cultural resources.Given that significant cultural resources are present within the Study Area as well as the designation of severalareas as High Probability Areas; future development has the potential to impact these resources. It is assumed thatunder Alternative 3, future development projects would receive the appropriate permits, and that avoidance,development standards, and other mitigation measures pertaining to identifying and preserving significant culturalresources would be implemented.Mitigation MeasuresIncorporated Plan FeaturesThe Draft Watershed Characterization & Framework Plan proposes the following Guiding Principle and Policy:• Promote interpretive art, signage, and public spaces that recognize cultural history and environmentalfeatures• Celebrate cultural history in the watershed through interpretive displays and events. Protect sensitive culturalresources from disturbance.Applicable Regulations and CommitmentsFederal and state laws would apply as listed in the “Regulatory Context” above.Kitsap County and the City of Bremerton have adopted historic preservation regulations to promote a special taxvaluation to promote historic site rehabilitation and preservation and protect important archaeological andhistoric sites. Additional County and City regulations include:Draft | June 2013 3-142