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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEP2019-00093 - SEP Determinations - 10/28/2019 MASON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES DETERMINATION OF MITIGATED NONSIGNIFICANCE (WAC 197-11-340) SEP2019-00093 Description of Proposal: This SEPA is associated with an application to waive 2- acres of a 5.7-acre parcel from a 6-year development moratorium,which was the normal consequence of a Class III FPA(#2420043).This level parcel in bounded to the south by Cloquallum Creek which is designated "Conservancy" by the Mason County Shoreline Master Program.The waiver envelope is 150'from the creek and the eventual house will be setback an additional 15'. A buffer for an off-site wetland extends 110' into the NW corner of this parcel and is excluded from the waiver envelope.The site has been stumped and is subject to replanting to DNR specifications,outside of the waiver envelope. Development with hard surfaces (buildings, parking and lawns)will be limited to the eastern 215' of the waiver envelope and the balance will be pasture or orchard. Staff has inspected the site and found no environmental damage. No other critical area issues.The new owner was not associated with the original FPA.The balance of the parcel will remain under the moratorium until 4/12/2024. Proponent: Jeremy Francis Location of Proposal: 14752 W Cloquallum Rd, Elma,WA Parcel Number: 51920-75-00020 Legal Description: TR 2 of S 4/62,Sec 20,Twp 19N. Rng 5W,WM. Directions to Site: First d/w on west side of Cloquallum Rd on the north side of the Cloquallum Ck Bridge. The Lead Agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probably significant adverse impact on the environment.An Environmental Impact Statement(EIS)is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed Environmental Checklist and other information on file with the Lead Agency.This information is available to the public upon request. Please contact Michael MacSems at ext.571,or mms@co.mason.wa.us with any questions.This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2).The Lead Agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date shown below,when the determination is final.Comments must be submitted to Dept.of Community Development, 615 W Alder St,Shelton WA 98584 by 12/23/2019.Appeal of this determination must be filed within a 14- day period following this final determination date,per Mason County Code Chapter 15.11 Appeals. Date: 12/9/2019 )6W Kell Rowen,Mason County Planning Manager,Dept of Community Services CONDITIONS 1. ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES Archaeological or historical resources, such as ruins, sites, buildings, artifacts,fossils, or other objects of antiquity that may have significance from an historical or scientific standpoint, which may be encountered by the developer/contractor, shall not be further disturbed. If the developer/contractor encounters any such artifacts, he/she shall immediately stop work and notify Mason County and the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. Failure to do so may result in civil penalties. 2. STORM WATER& EROSION CONTROL Escape of silty water or mud from this property shall be considered a violation of County and State storm water management regulations and could subject the applicant(s)to civil fines or penalties.This project is represented as disturbing a maximum of.75 acres for intensive development(impervious surfaces and lawns) and no more than an additional 1.25 acres for pasture or orchards and creating no more than 5,000 sq.ft. of new impervious surfaces.The applicant has provided a written stormwater and erosion control plan addressing Minimum Requirements 1-5 of the 2012 WSDOE Stormwater Manual.The applicant has supplied this document to the County and shall abide by it. SEPA Environmental Checklist Mason County Permit Center Use: SEP (q - bdc)�� ❑ Single Family DNS: $600.00 L ❑ Other DNS: 0 to 9.99 acres: $730 Parcel#: S I� S- 10 to 20 acres: $880 Date Rcvd: Over 20 acres: $1100 RECEIVED ❑ DS/EIS: $5000+ $90 per hour OCT 282019 615 W. Alder Street ' Purpose of checklist: Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal. Instructions for applicants: I hel This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use "not applicable" or "does not apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision- making process. 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. Instructions for Lead Agencies: Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents. A. BACKGROUND ; .z _ a 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: [ ei ln)(rL67 SroV`? �- C-� Nc v`40V icy 2. Name of applicant: p2te ! '�c ak:;�A''Y S �C-��j \r J eoVey- 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: LLtid SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2016 Page 1 of 11 4. Date checklist prepared: jqt /0--2(" �j 5. Agency requesting checklist: Che.1p) MAt,010 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Lelpl 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. flel Y(�-b _ A/V!� &R,t A) Arro-12 41olo 2'rt>. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Loei W u�� CL(� '�v� I� ��`'`�L g"J'r> �S C.©'k?uP 'Tis 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. Leis�i ��, 7p q-FUSS Il�uo�l�DaC 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Lliel 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.) [hel S7VA) t—3AE�- �vtl_,b ''d3�0 5a �� f(DMI�� l.� 1Tt-1 YA �c.�:U Q�� A-11JJ 2�`�Q Q -fOT/}-Lt A7 L — 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. L�Lelpj Parcel#(s): 51°I aJ-7 5oou '),L �� 1 LMA- Address: 1t?5� W - Gl.�r�.''�A't_.l-`'�"" Legal Description: tl sCoGtJT► w Twp/Range/Section and/or GPS location: �� , IJV-Z %Cj,C1 -- A2) , 3)'CA ZO, ?D SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2016 Page 2 of 11 B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS tjt 1. Earth a. General description of the site jpl (circle one): Fla rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?Jhem tjro 5L_0 8(� ' 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 agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these SOIIS. f l �.,(C I - d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. LnLaip,j ,jG e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Ltlpj "VLLL U)LLc, 3C f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Lt!21 k)o g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? [het h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: IL1E:1p1 ?LA.JTW'L, a L s�7 iQ L I Z#J�>5aeI AJ 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. L,ei >1 /,yC,A)C- b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. lb!�ipi /l)D,.,)C c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Ltelpl SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2016 Page 3 of 11 3. Water a. Surface Water: hei 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. L��] to 41 AT�; �r t3��<�i 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. JqttLd ✓1 0 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. Lem] n)O-J 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Lhelo 00 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. 1he� 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. fh flu b. Ground Water: 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. hey �.:t' u— A 5 Z�t_I_�5 s + /� u �'►� 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. [nei mil, o,,,�;ar L(-- S c v A��= o^'L`( c. Water runoff (including stormwater): 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. Liehal &u-cc(:,mt tV) Th9LvN5POut'�O -ro 5flA5t1 13cvr,L'S JNry �At'q- 1.jkt-A-- DOC-s NU 1 FLoW INTO ,9,0 WArLR- tnfR"jS SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2016 Page 4 of 11 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. L>?lp 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: ?LA.,J�-1,,J(r OF ?LAA)T ~c41 -C-5 ' A 27 4. Plants a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: (_htpi adeciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other 21- evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other K shrubs grass 1` pasture crop or grain orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? hel 4W �cJE-2'tj c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. Lelpl LVA)L d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vNti vegetation on the site, if any: ri1 ;�eZ,kk� bonnt -10MLf-� UJ(Ld 1\9 A-rA a-z- tn'NaL e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. A90A9C 7-F//1 1 l-G. 5. Animals a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Examples include: [help] birdshaww heron, eagle, songbirds, other: Cn2fl�5�'' IBC 4 I (�S mammals: eer ear, elk, beaver, other: fish: bass sa— I� rout, herring, shellfish, other: SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2016 Page 5 of 11 b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. lbf!Pj Nb/1J L5' c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. fL� I NO d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: tI?jp1 � �v,�Nc' - �� �L Rid t� s�; .����=� �� j)lv) =R- e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. A)D,J(: 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. jrjtt ✓✓l C�:(L�L, — !l%�� i- V (��\i AJ L, b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. Infipi A)t) 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: hey 'T),k�k LL;E'5 , 9LA t 7. Environmental health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. nel /00 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. Nvl'i 2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. /)U_L 3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. /0o/0r✓� SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2016 Page 6 of 11 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: NJ^Jl-_ b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? fnel [_ocAt_ ` Qfi TV-tt, 1,F A-Jq 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)? Indi- cate what hours noise would come from the site. !2 6o,ot tt�L�CO v 0� dO A' 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: [1.1 ti o N - 8. Land and shoreline use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?Will the proposal affect current land �rw rH uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. Lhc i �be=,�1`�q�— i►"" `'� a� A10 b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. /Vie How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use? Lr ejpl W pblA- P41Lu:(__ 1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: ;1tiC5 c. Describe any structures on the site. `hel 7 AIO^JL- d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? ),ejj�1 N0 e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? 1,hel! (its t 4 L- f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? ne) 2,--_�, rvr� G SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2016 Page 7 of 11 applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Lne�ln] A)lk 9 If a pp C(-0 uVJL\/ h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify.V O i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? xrz `/ j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? le.'g. /00")C k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: �`clpj N14' L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: elpl ,�,4- m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: /t/14' 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. fL14 .j M��a u ( 57 i L-0 b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. jt2ip c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: rhe� N/4 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? fneli�' 1­7 b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? (Welt, Np A 6r c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: LtA� 11. Light and glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? kX_ Lwt r(n1L LUG/`)i")(/ f(M b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? � Nb SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2016 Page 8 of 11 c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? hei )OA) d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: [help] /V lk 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? hel b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. th211DJ ✓t3 O c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: Ihaipi 1J )� 13. Historic and cultural preservation a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers located on or near the site? If so, specifically describe. eipl NO b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. {rei�� Nv c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. Lnei s,,-) 1v)c-p d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required. v,J vPI),e,-I s«'�� 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. the SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2016 Page 9 of 11 b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? �t . A-XO/ "Ari*j w'-J c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? Lhgip] f .No.. d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). [he yp] N e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. LLip� f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation models _ 1N were used to make these estimates? Lhz� e g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe. /1)J h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: [tLeip; /fj 15. Public services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. Leip] b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. 1r91p] nJo,.i C 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: [held] electricit _ natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, 'e=system, other LJ(U-z SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197A 1-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2016 Page 10 of 11 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. [!ieip / (-fft C. SIGNATURE , The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: Date Signed: Print Name of Signee: L If applicable, Position and Agency/Organization: Date Submitted: SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2016 Page 11 of 11 STATg O O� 1 6+�yy te89 a00Z STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY PO Box 47775 •Olympia, Washington 98504-7775 •(360)407-6300 711 for Washington Relay Service •Persons with a speech disability can call 877-833-6341 December 23, 2019 Michael MacSems, SEPA Responsible Official Mason County Department of Community Services Planning Division PO Box 279 Shelton, WA 98584 Dear Michael MacSems: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the mitigated determination of nonsignificance for the Francis 2-Acre Development Moratorium Waiver Request Project(SEP2019-00093) located at 14752 W Cloquallum Road as proposed by Jeremy Francis. The Department of Ecology (Ecology)reviewed the environmental checklist and has the following comment(s): WATER RESOURCES: Jacquelyn Metcalfe,Watermaster(360)407-6471 In Washington State,prospective water users must obtain authorization from the Department of Ecology before diverting surface water or withdrawing ground water, with one exception. Ground water withdrawals of up to 5,000 gallons per day used for single or group domestic supply, industrial purposes, or for the irrigation of up to one-half acre of lawn and garden are exempt from the permitting process. Water use under the RCW 90.44.050 exemption establishes a water right that is subject to the same privileges, restrictions, laws and regulations as a water right permit or certificate obtained directly from Ecology. Under a new law that became effective January 19, 2018 (ESSB 6091),new ground water withdrawals from wells within the Lower Chehalis watershed may use a maximum annual average of 3,000 gallons per day,per connection, for indoor and outdoor domestic uses. RCW 90.44.050 still limits the overall withdrawal to 5,000 gallons per day and up to one-half acre of lawn or noncommercial garden irrigation for the entire project as long as the annual average does not exceed 3,000 gallons per day per connection. Any use above this level requires a water right permit. WATER QUALITYIWATERSHED RESOURCES UNIT: Chris Montague-Breakwell (360) 407-6364 Erosion control measures must be in place prior to any clearing, grading, or construction. These control measures must be effective to prevent stormwater runoff from carrying soil Michael MacSems December 23, 2019 Page 3 Ecology's comments are based upon information provided by the lead agency. As such,they may not constitute an exhaustive list of the various authorizations that must be obtained or legal requirements that must be fulfilled in order to carry out the proposed action. If you have any questions or would like to respond to these comments,please contact the appropriate reviewing staff listed above. Department of Ecology Southwest Regional Office (MLD:201906928) cc: Jacquelyn,Metcalfe, WR Chris Montague-Breakwell, WQ Derek Rockett, SWM Jeremy Francis(Proponent) L I `4 sY P UUr :.fC UTILITY raEuTtFit.I December 18, 2019 Mason County Department of Community Services Attn: Michael MacSems 615 W.Alder Street Shelton,WA 98584 Mms@co.mason.wa.us RE: Mason County Public Utility District 3—SEPA comments regarding Development Moratorium Waiver request;SEP2019-00093; Applicant:Jeremy Francis; 51920-75-00020 Dear Mr, MacSems: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Determination of Mitigated Nonsignificance issued by Mason County Department of Community Services—Planning Division, regarding the above-referenced project. Mason County PUD 3 ("PUD") has reviewed the information provided and has the following comment(s): Although the information provided to the PUD through the SEPA process does not include specific details regarding this project's potential need for power,the PUD hereby provides notice that any new electrical load is subject to the PUD's capacity and ability to serve the load.All applicants seeking to connect to the PUD's electrical system must comply with all PUD service rules and regulations, including but not limited to the PUD's line extension policy and system capacity fee. Applicants are encouraged to connect with the PUD to obtain information such as the line extension policy and the service rules and regulations. PUD's comments contained in this correspondence may not constitute an exhaustive list of the various authorizations that must be obtained or legal requirements that must be fulfilled in order to carry out the proposed action. If you have any questions or would like to respond to these comments, please contact Dale Knutson, Director of Engineering&Utility Services,at(360)426-8255 or dli€ p ,irr�a :cf3r . Sincerely, f Annette Creekpaum, Manager Mason County Public Utility District 3