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Applicant Fish & Game Study 9/25Machelle Hill From: Jaycee Holman Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 2:05 PM To: Jacy Jones; Machelle Hill Subject: FW: Subject: Mulberry Subdivision at Settlers Park, Meridian, Idaho (PP 01120 8 CUP 01026); Technical Assistance COMM-241a Attachments: IdahoSpeciesList.pdf Jaycee L. Holman City Clerk City of Meridian (208) 888-4433 jholman@meridiancity.org From: Peter Friedman Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 11:02 AM To: Jaycee Holman Cc: Bruce Chatterton; Bill Nary; Bill Parsons Subject: FW: Subject: Mulberry Subdivision at Settlers Park, Meridian, Idaho (PP 01120 8 CUP 01026); Technical Assistance COMM-241a Please include email and attachment for Council for tonight's meeting. Pete From: Shari Stiles [mailto:es-sharis@gwestoffice.net] Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 10:59 AM To: Bill Parsons Cc: Bruce Chatterton; Bill Nary; Peter Friedman; Bob_Kibler@fws.gov; es-beckym@gwestoffice.net Subject: RE: Subject: Mulberry Subdivision at Settlers Park, Meridian, Idaho (PP 01120 8 CUP 01026); Technical Assistance COMM-241a Bill We have consulted with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, as required only for FEDERAL projects. According to the attached official letter and Idaho Species list dated 9/25/12, this 2.4-acre parcel contains no federally listed, proposed, or candidate species, nor any proposed or designated critical habitat. Thank you. From: Becky McKay [mailto:es-beckym@gwestoffice.net] Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 12:06 PM To: es-sharis@gwestoffice.net Subject: FW: Subject: Mulberry Subdivision at Settlers Park, Meridian, Idaho (PP 01120 8 CUP 01026); Technical Assistance COMM-241a From: Bill Parsons Lmailto:b~arsonsCa~meridiancity.oral Sent: Friday, September 21, 2012 3:58 PM To: Machelle Hill Cc: Bruce Chatterton; Bill Nary; Peter Friedman; Becky McKay Subject: FW: Subject: Mulberry Subdivision at Settlers Park, Meridian, Idaho (PP 01120 8 CUP 01026); Technical Assistance COMM-241a Machelle, Please include the following comments in the Mulberry file. Thanks, Bill Parsons, AICP Associate City Planner Community Development Department 33 E. Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho 83642 PHONE: (208) 884-5533 FAX: (208) 888-6854 bparsons@meridiancity.org From: Bob KiblerCafws.gov [mailto:Bob KiblerCa~fws.govl Sent: Friday, September 21, 2012 3:42 PM To: Bill Parsons Subject: Subject: Mulberry Subdivision at Settlers Park, Meridian, Idaho (PP 01120 8 CUP 01026); Technical Assistance COMM-241a Greetings Mr. Parsons: I have recently been contacted by members of the public who have expressed concerns that migratory birds and their habitats may be affected by the proposed Mulberry Subdivision at Settlers Park. These local residents have also expressed concerns that displacement or loss of the birds will reduce their quality of living. The following comments are provided as technical assistance in accordance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Site Location A cursory assessment indicates that the proposed subdivision will involve the development of a 2.4 acre tract of private property, located south and west of the intersection of North Meridian Road and West Ashby Drive. The property is approximately 2.5 miles south of the Boise River and Eagle Island. The property appears to currently be fallow, and is surrounded on the east and north sides by residential development, and by a field of irrigated and mowed tame grass with associated baseball diamonds located to the west and south. A small water impoundment is positioned adjacent to the southeast corner of the property. An aerial image of the surrounding site is provided for reference (Figure 1). It is of my opinion that this land tract is likely very attractive to a wide array of migratory birds. The fallow vegetation provides a ready source of food, nesting habitat, and escape cover. The habitat value is enhanced due to the juxtaposition of the open water feature, position near the Boise River, and availability of the large block of mowed tame grass. Migratory bird habitats of the Boise River valley have been diminished due to past and ongoing development; therefore mitigation of habitat losses should be given consideration. Figure 1. Aerial overview of the project site and surrounding area Goggle earth Avoidance of Harm to Migratory Birds, Nests, and Fledglings Adjacent landowners have reported that several species of migratory bir s commonly nest in, or otherwise use the habitat provided by the fallow property (Table 1). I would agree that it is likely that these species would use the habitats provided on and adjacent to the 2.4 acre parcel. Please advis the proposed developer that migratory birds are offered protection via the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. This protection extends to active nests, eggs, and fledglings. I would recommend timing ground disturbin activities as to avoid the spring nesting and fledgling periods. Table 1. Migratory Birds Identified by Adjacent Landowners Common Name Killdeer American Robin Mallard Duck Mourning Dove Red-tailed Hawk Canada Goose Unspecified White Colored Wading Bird (Possibly Cattle Egret or Great (Blue Heron) Mitigating Losses to Migratory Bird Habitat Functions I would recommend that the City of Meridian continue to work coopera~ developers to plan future developments so as to provide reasonable miti, migratory bird habitats. Land use plans, land trusts, and mitigation banl of a community planned mitigation effort. For optimal mitigation value recommend preservation and enhancement of large contiguous blocks o and wetlands. I would suggest contacting the local Idaho Department c assistance in developing local urban wildlife mitigation plans. Mitigating Losses to Ecosystem Services The local citizens have indicated to me that ease of access to the open provides an enhancement to their quality of living. Though not easily c recognized as essential for maintaining the mental and physical health ~ Service, in cooperation with many other partners, has recognized the in spaces, and has launched a targeted national effort to connect people w program may be of interest to you, and can be accessed via the Internet Though small, isolated tracts of habitat within urban areas may not provi value to all guilds of wildlife; such sites provide invaluable "services" to recommend that the City of Meridian continue to work closely with your for the strategic placement of wild spaces throughout the community. Pl existing habitats is typically more successful, and less costly than attemp developed. Thank you for your interest in the conservation of migratory birds and th have questions regarding my comments, or require additional assistance. Scientific Name Charadrius vociferous Turdus migratorius Anas platyrhynchos Zenaida macroura Buteo jamaicensis Branta Canadensis Bubulcus ibis or Ardea Herodias rely with their residents and ition for the anticipated loss of are all useful for ensuring the success or lost habitat functions, I would giver valley habitats adjacent to rivers Fish and Game District biologists for d spaces and their associated wildlife ~ntified, such ecosystem services are people. The Fish and Wildlife ortance of public access to wild ~ nature. Information about our to http://www.fws. ovg /letsgooutside/ Ie the greatest habitat replacement the citizens of a community. I citizens and land developers, to plan ;ase note that preservation of pre- ing to restore areas previously habitats. Please contact me if you Bob Kibler -Fish and Wildlife Biologist USFWS - IFWO 1387 South Vinnell Way, Room 368 Boise, Idaho 83709 Phone: (208) 378-5255 Fax: (208) 278-5262 Email: bob kibler(cr~.fws.gov '~ ~awu.oLmv United States Department of the Interior ~ Fish and Wildlife Service R :e•° ~ Idaho Fish And Wildlife Office H 1387 S. Vinnell Way, Room 368 d'~` Boise, Idaho 83709 Telephone (208) 378-5243 http: //www. fws. gov/idaho U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service -Idaho Fish and Wildlife Office Endangered, Threatened, Proposed, and Candidate Species With Associated Proposed and Critical Habitats in Idaho September 25, 2012 This Letter and Species List The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is providing this letter in response to your inquiry regarding federally listed, proposed, and candidate species, and proposed and designated critical habitats that may occur in Idaho. Use the attached Species List to ensure compliance with Sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act (Act). As a federal agent or designated non-federal representative, use this list in conjunction with best available information to assess whether a proposed action may affect these species or their habitats. If you determine a proposed action may affect a species or their habitats, contact the Service to initiate informal or formal consultation. This list is only valid for a period of 90 days. An updated list can be obtained by downloading the PDF file: www.fws.eov/idaho/species/IdahoSpeeiesList.pdf. Candidate Species Conservation Though Candidate species have no protection under the Act, they are included in the Species List for early planning consideration. Candidate species could be proposed or listed during the project planning period. The Service advises project proponents to evaluate potential effects to Candidate species that may occur in the project area. Should the species be listed, this may expedite Section 7 consultation under the Act. Effects Beyond Idaho If the anticipated effects of an action extend beyond the range of Idaho, please contact the appropriate Service Contact for lists of species and habitats occurring in those adjacent states. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Contacts Idaho -Idaho Fish and Wildlife Office, Bob Kibler, bob_kibler@fws.gov, (208) 378-5255 Montana -Montana Ecological Services Field Office, (406) 449-5225 Nevada -Nevada Fish and Wildlife Office, (775) 861-6300 Oregon - LaGrande Field Office, (541) 962-8584 Utah -Utah Ecological Service Field Office, (801) 975-3330 Washington -Eastern Washington Field Office, (509) 891-6839 Wyoming -Wyoming Ecological Services Field Office, (307) 772-2374 NOAA Fisheries Species Listed or proposed species that are under National Marine Fisheries Service's (NOAA Fisheries) jurisdiction do NOT appear on the Service's Species Lists. 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