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Montana* Dept« of 333.783 Fishf Wildlifet F2eabs and Parks 1994 [Environmental assesstnent for the Bannack Building ization LJ ^K ' ,f MONTANASTATELIBRARY S333.7S3F2eabs1994C.I IEnvironmentalassessmentfortlieBannac 3 0864 00089350 6 vv'ir>i ov : y A- m ' 333.783 F2eabs 1994 tatia*Dep€irtnieift 1400 So. 19th MT Bozeman, 59715 April 19, 1994 TO: Environmental QualityCouncil, Capitol Building, Room 106, POB 201704, Helena, MT 59620- 1704 Dept. ofHealth & Environmental Sciences, Director's Office, Cogswell Building, POB 200901, MT Helena, 59620-0901 & Dept. of Fish, Wildlife Parks Director's Office Parks Division Fisheries Division-Bruce Rehwinkel Wildlife Division Lands Section Design and Construction Legal Unit Mary Ellen McDonald Montana Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office, POB 201202, Helena, MT 59620-1202 Montana State Library, 1515 E. Sixth Ave., POB 201800, Helena, MT 59620-1800 Jim Jensen, Montana Environmental Information Center, POB 1184, Helena, MT 59624 Janet Ellis, Montana Audubon Council, POB 595, Helena, MT 59624 George Ochenski, POB 689, Helena, MT 59624 MT Beaverhead County Commissioners, 2 Pacific, Dillon, 59725 MT Jerry DiMarco, P.O. Box 1571, Bozeman, 59771 MT Bannack Association, Inc. P.O. Box 1426, Dillon, 59725 MT Bannack State Park, 4200 Bannack Road, Dillon, 59725 MT Montana Wildlife Federation, P.O. Box 1175, Helena, 59624-1175 Ladies and Gentlemen: The enclosed Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for the Bannack Building Stabilization Project, and is submitted for your consideration. Questions and comments will be accepted until 5 p.m.. May 24, 1994. Ifyou have questions, feel free to contact me at 994-4042. All comments should be sent MT to the undersigned at 1400 S. 19th, Bozeman, 59715. Thank you for your interest. 'STATC DOCUMENTS COLLECTION JUL 2 8 1994 Richard Vincent Acting Regional Supervisor HELENA MONTANA 59620 r nor ni nrrf m^\ iL^l iJiil HtKdS '1 i . DRAFT MEPA/NEPA/HB495 CHECKLIST PART PROPOSED ACTION DESCRIPTION I. 1 Type of Proposed State Action Stabilization/protection of 10 historic structures at Bannaci< State Park. 2. Agency Authority for the Proposed Action Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks 3. Name of Project Bannack Building Stabilization 4. Name, Address and Phone Number of Project Sponsor (if other than the agency) Agency - Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks 5. If Applicable: Estimated Construction/Commencement Date Sorina. 1994 Estimated Completion Date Fall. 1994 Current Status of Project Design (% complete) 90% 6. Location Affected by Proposed Action (county, range and township) Bannack State Park, Beaverhead County in Range 1 1W, Township 8 South, Section 6 7. Project Size: Estimate the number of acres that would be directly affected that are currently: (a) Developed: (d) Floodplain acres residential acres industrial acres (e) Productive: irrigated cropland acres (b) Open Space/Woodlands/ dry cropland acres Recreation acres forestry acres rangeland acres (c) Wetlands/Riparian other (Historic Townsite) _5_ acres Areas acres 8. Map/site plan: attach an original 8 1/2" x 11" or larger section of the most recent USGS 7.5' series topographic map showing the location and boundaries of the area that would be affected by the proposed action. A different map scale may be substituted if more appropriate or if required by agency rule. If available, a site plan should also be attached. Topographic map, National Historic Landmark District map, and Townsite map attached. . 9. Narrative Summary of the Proposed Action or Project including the Benefits and Purpose of the Proposed Action. To apply preventive measures to retain the architectural integrity of 10 structures at Bannack State Park. The ten structures are labeled on the attached maps and include the following buildings: #1 City Drugstore/Assay Office, #2 Sod Roof Store, #3 Knoll Cabin, #4 Mikus Saloon, #5 Carhardt House, #6 Ryburn House, #7 Bessette House, #8 Mathews House, #9 Rettallack House, #10 Decker House. These preventive measures will include the following preservation treatments: 1 Grading around the buildings to ensure proper drainage of water away from the buildings; 2. Repair and replace existing foundations that have failed. Add foundations where they are missing and causing the buildings to settle; 3. Repair and replace sill logs or sill plates and siding where they have rotted away causing the possible deterioration of related materials; 4. Repair and replace wall logs when they are rotted and could cause structural instability; 5. Repair and replace roofing where the present system does not protect the building; 6. Maintain wall materials, windows and doors in order to protect the structure. This includes the continued maintenance of all materials that are required to remain intact in order to preserve these buildings. The benefits of the proposed action are to preserve for future generations significant elements of Montana's history. 10. Listing of any other Local, State or Federal agency that has overlapping or additional jurisdiction. (a) Permits: Agency Name Permit Date Filed/# MT Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Design & Construction Bureau: Historic consultant contract specifications. State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) - Review and clearance on construction documents and archaeological clearance. Montana Natural Heritage Program - Sensitive Species Identification (b) Funding: Aoencv Name Funding Amount Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks $350,000 (c) Other Overlapping or Additional Jurisdictional Responsibilities: 1 Agency Name Type of Responsibility N/A 1 List of Agencies Consulted During Preparation of the EA: . State Historic Preservation Office, Montana Historical Society, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commerce, Travel Promotion Bureau PART ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW II. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Tl LAND RESOURCES . Will the proposed action result in: PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT WATER 3. Will the proposed action result in: PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 5. FISHAA/ILDLIFE Will the proposed action result in: