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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEP2003-00093 - SEP Determinations - 10/10/2003 OLT-10-2003 FRI 01 :40 PN DOE SW REGIONAL OFFICE FAX N0, 3604076305 P. 02/02 ^fit,STnrt• �• p o � J, �e Wf� iHy�A��y STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY P,O. go-4777S-Olympia, Washington 98504-7775• (360)407--6.700 October 10, 2003 Mr. Scott Longanecker �`! " - %1 Your address Mason County F � ^ is in the Department of Community Development Planning Division ~� ` a"iUuyy;'�a s};.i12 PO Box 2791�' 'e�� ii:r.. l;ti+s.•.: i".i Shelton 'WA 98584 .... watershed Dear Mr. Longanecker: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the mitigated determination of nonsignificance for the harmony Hill Storm Water Control project(SEP2003.00093) located at 7362 East State Route 106 in Union as proposed by Harmony hill,Gretchen Schodde and Michael Sunnier. We reviewed the environmental checklist and have the following comments: It appears that some of the proposed work is taking place within shoreline jurisdiction. If this is the case and the fair market value of the work within shoreline jurisdiction exceeds $5000 a shoreline substantial development permit will be necessary. If you have any questions or would like to respond to these comunents please call Kim Van Zwalenburg(Shorelavidg)at(360)407-6520. Sincerely, C - I--L—L�- Jeri Bentbe Administrative Coordinator JB:aw (03-6134) cc: Kim Van Zwalenburg, SEA Gretchen Schudde and Michael Sumner, harmony Hill(Applicant) c'o Mason County ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Purpose of checklist: The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. Instructions for applicants: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply." Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. Use of checklist for nonproject proposals: Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). For nonproject actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively. MASON CO. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Harmony Hill Storm Water Control Project. 2. Name of applicant: Harmony Hill 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: E 7362 State Road 106, Union WA. 98592 POC: Gretchen Schodde Michael Sumner Ph# (360) 898-2363 4. Date checklist prepared: 08-30-03 5. Agency requesting checklist: Mason County — Community Development 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): September— December 2003 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. a. Civil Engineering drawings/Plans b. Geological assessment 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. No 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. SEPA; WSDOT application for Utility Permit; Mason County Environmental permit. 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) Harmony hill is constructing a system to manage storm water drainage on the site. The key element is installation of 18" storm drain pipes on the property, and their connection to the existing 36" main on State Route 106. The project will require trenching, bedding and backfilling, as well as installation of concrete anchors, and the upgrading of the existing catch basin, all per attached plans. 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. Site address is 7362 E SR106 Union WA. 98592 Legal Description: The West one half of Gov't lot 1, SEC 33, T22N.R3W, W.M. in Mason County Washington. Excepting therefrom the following described: Beginning at a point on the shore of Hood Canal, SB4"09'46"W. 671.31 Feet distant from meander corner of fractional sections 33 and 34, T22N, R3W, W.M. in mason county Washington; thence S00'50'E, 273.04 Feet; Thence S81"29'W, 50.56 Feet; Thence N00"50'W 272.53 feet; Thence N80"54'E, 50.64 feet to the point of Beginning. Excepting therefrom right of way 60 feet in width for Navy Yard Highway, as the same is now located and in use: The forgoing land being also known and described as tracts lettered U and V and the East 50 Feet of tract no. 12 of the unrecorded plat of Callison's Olympic view tracts, being a subdivision of the west one Half of Gov't Lot 1, Sec 33, T22N, R3W, W.M., in Mason County Washington. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other . . . . .. The site is located on a slight bluff gently sloping toward SR106 to the North b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? Less than 35 % Slope c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. The geology of the site consists of Vashon till that transition into Pleistocene sand deposits, consisting of sands, silty sands, and pebbly sands commonly bedded. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. There are no surface/visual indications of unstable soils other then the apparent altered growth patterns on some larger trees located along the lower slopes on the site. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. There is no proposed filling or grading for this project other than what is required for the placement of the Anchors. (See attached engineering drawings.) f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. As with any construction site where the ground is bared, Erosion can be expected. Extensive ditching throughout the site could provide a path for confluents to reach the canal g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Less than one percent h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Minimize areas cleared. Minimize traffic on affected areas by constructing temporary /permanent driveways. Erect barriers (straw bales) to divert runoff away from the open excavation. Complete surface work prior to peek rain season. 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. Increases in Vehicular emissions could be projected as a result of heavy (diesel) equipment used during completion of this project. (2 weeks). No increased emissions beyond construction phase. b. Are there an off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect our Y Y Y proposal? If so, generally describe. No c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: None 3. Water a. Surface: 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. a. Hood Canal b. Class 5 Ditch - Seasonal flow into the Hood Canal 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. Yes — Connection to 36" storm water pipe adjacent to Hood Canal waterway.(See attached plan 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. None 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Yes: The nature of this project is to divert surface water. Amounts are proportional to weather events. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No b. Ground: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals . . . agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. Not Applicable c. Water runoff (including storm water): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. The natural source for runoff on this site is from the normal collection and discharge of rain and snow melt along the higher levels of the property. This is true for any "Storm water" as well. Our site uses a series of collection and transportation ditches that run parallel to the foot of the slope. These ditches transport the runoff to either side of the site. On the east side it discharges into an unnamed creek and on the west side it meanders northward and discharges into the drainage provided along SR106 The nature of this project will be to better manage the discharges into the existing storm water system on SR 106. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Not Applicable d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: Minimize amounts of equipment refueling onsite. Provide adequate safe storage for paints and petroleum products 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: ✓ Deciduous tree: Alder, Maple ✓ Evergreen tree: Fir, Cedar, ✓ Shrubs: ✓ Grass: Planted Lawns (Mixed varieties) Pasture: None Crop or Grain: None ✓ Wet soil plants: Skunk cabbage Water Plants: None ✓ Other Vegetation: various Fruit trees, Vegetable garden, Purple Grapes. Various landscaping shrubs/plants b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Miscellaneous understory growth. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Native plants will be identified and tagged for removal and storage until the construction is complete. 5. Animals a. Check any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: ✓ Birds: Hawk, Heron, Eagle, Songbirds, ✓ Mammals: Deer, ✓ Fish: Salmon, Shellfish b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Summer run Chum — Oncorhynchus keta c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. No d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Re-vegetation of project site with native plants and grasses. 6. Energy and natural resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. Not applicable b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No. c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: Not applicable 7. Environmental health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, which could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. Nothing above the normal risks of residential construction 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. None 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: All components used on this project have been evaluated for environmental and health hazards prior to acceptance. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? A. Motor vehicle traffic B. Marine traffic C. Aircraft (Fly-bys, Float Plane) 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. A. Increased Vehicular traffic (Construction Workers) B. Heavy Equipment (Excavator/Backhoe/Crane) 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: All construction related (noise generating) work to be confined to the hours of 0630 through 8:00 Monday through Thursday, work on Friday to be only what is necessary to finish projects and clean the site for the weekend. 8. Land and shoreline use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The site is currently uses as a cancer retreat. The adjacent property to the East is also a retreat. Properties lying to the North & West are residential; the property to the south is undeveloped. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. No c. Describe any structures on the site. 1. Main Lodge w/garage Approx 2500 sf 2. Office Approx 1000 sf 3. Cottage Approx 1680 sf 4. Workshop Approx 874 sf 5. Storage Shed Approx 120 sf 6. Yurt (Temporary) Approx 700 sf d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Residential - School f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Unknown g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N/A h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. No i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Not applicable j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Our board/Staff is working with the engineer to ensure a Harmonious relationship with the existing environment and land use. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: None 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? Not applicable b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: None 11. Light and glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Not applicable b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No light or glare is visible from the nearest thoroughfare (SR106). Presents no hazard to navigation on the Canal nor to passing aircraft c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Hood Canal b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: None 13. Historic and cultural preservation a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. None b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: None 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. Public access to/from this site is via SR 106 with an existing access road leading into the compound. A secondary path via the St Andrews retreat provides an alternate route for emergency egress. b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? This site is located on a route served by the Mason County transit. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? Parking is not affected by this project. However, we are currently working on a comprehensive parking plan and this total could change as a result. d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). No this is a private access. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. None. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: None 15. Public services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. No b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. Not applicable. 16. utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. Cable and Internet Access b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity, which might be needed. Re-routing of telephone lines may be necessary. .