HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEP Determinations - 3/25/2004 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE(DNS)
PUBLIC NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 197-11 Washington Administrative Code (WAC),State Environmental
Policy Act(SEPA) Rules,Notice is hereby given of the following:
Lead Agency: Washington State Department of Corrections
Location of Proposal: Washington Corrections Center, Shelton, Mason County, Washington
Description of Proposal: The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is planning to
replace the steam and condensate return lines at the Washington Corrections Center in Shelton,
Washington. The proposed project involves upgrades to the existing power plant; and plumbing
and mechanical renovation at locations throughout the facility. The project will also include the
installation of a concrete utilidor at various locations within the facility to house the new
steam and condensate return lines. The entire utilidor will be underground, except for manholes.
Excess fill materials from trench excavation will be used as fill on-site. This public notice and the
SEPA documents were prepared as a requirement for project construction.
Threshold Determination: The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a
probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement(EIS) is not
required under RCW 43.21 C.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 on request. This Determination of Nonsignificance is issued under WAC 197-11-
340(2). Copies of the SEPA Threshold Determination, Checklist, and supporting documents are available
upon request from the Department of Corrections. Please direct all comments and requests for documents
to Alana Hess, Assigned Contact, at the address below. There is no Agency appeal.
SEPA Responsible Official:
Joseph D. Lehman
Secretary
Washington State Department of Corrections
417 W Fourth Avenue
P.O. Box 41112
Olympia, Washington 98504-1112
Assigned Contact:
Alana Hess
Environmental Project Manager
Washington State Department of Corrections
417 W Fourth Avenue
P.O. Box 41112
Olympia, Washington 98504-1112
Telephone: (360) 586-8739
Facsimile: (360) 586-8723
Date of Issuance: March 25, 2004
Comment Deadline: April 9, 2004 by 5:00 PM
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P.O. Box 41112 • Olympia, Washington 98504-1112 • (360) 586-6131
FAX (360) 586-8723
March 23, 2004
The Department of Corrections is planning to replace the steam and condensate return lines at the
Washington Corrections Center, Mason County, Shelton, Washington. The proposed project
involves upgrades to the existing power plant, and plumbing and mechanical renovation at
locations throughout the facility. The project will also include the installation of a concrete
utilidor at various locations within the facility to house the new steam and condensate return
lines. The entire utilidor will be underground, except for manholes. Excess fill materials from
trench excavation will be used as fill on-site.
As lead agency, the Department of Corrections submits the enclosed Environmental Checklist
and Declaration of Non-Significance for your review and comment.
Comments will be received until 5:00 p.m., April 9, 2004. Please address all comments to the
following:
Alana Hess, Environmental Project Manager
Department of Corrections
Capital Planning & Development
P.O. Box 41112
Olympia, Washington 98504-1112
The date of this action is March 25, 2004.
Sincerely,
Joseph D. Lehman
Secretary
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DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
Description of Proposal:
The Department of Corrections is planning to replace the steam and condensate return lines at the
Washington Corrections Center in Mason County, Shelton, Washington. The proposed project involves
upgrades to the existing power plant; and plumbing and mechanical renovation at locations throughout
the facility. The proposed project will also include the installation of a concrete utilidor at various
locations within the facility to house the new steam and condensate return lines. The entire utilidor will
be underground, except for manholes. Excess fill materials from trench excavation will be used as fill on-
site.
Proponent: Washington State Department of Corrections
Location of Proposal, including street address,if any:
The project site is the Washington Corrections Center in Mason County, Shelton,Washington located at
the following address:
W. 2321 Dayton Airport Road
Shelton, Washington 98584
Lead Agency: WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable 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 complete environmental checklist and other
information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
❑ There is no comment period for the Determination of Non-Significance (DNS).
® This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2). Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., April 9,
2004.
Responsible official: Joseph D. Lehman
Position/Title: Secretary
Address: P.O. Box 41112; Olympia, WA 98504-1112
Date: Signature: ?
Alana Hess
Environmental Project Manager
Department of Corrections
Capital Planning&Development
PO Box 41112
Olympia, WA 98504-1112
® There is no agency appeal.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of the proposed project:
New Steam Utilidor for the Washington Corrections Center located in Mason
County,Washington
2. Name of Applicant:
Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC)
3. Address and telephone number of applicant and contact person:
Alana Hess
Environmental Project Manager
Washington State Department of Corrections
P.O. Box 41112
Olympia,Washington 98504-1112
Telephone: (360) 586-8739
FAX: (360) 586-8723
4. Date checklist prepared:
February 13, 2004
5. Agency requesting checklist:
Washington State Department of Corrections
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing,if applicable):
The project is planned to commence April.2004 and be completed by the end of
December 2004. No phasing is proposed.
7. Are there plans for future additions,expansion,or further activity related to
or connected with this proposal? If yes,explain.
No, there are no future plans that are related to or connected with this proposal.
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8. List any environmental information that has been prepared,or will be
prepared,directly related to this proposal:
None other than this Checklist.
9. Are there applications that are pending for governmental approvals of other
proposals directly affecting the property covered by the proposal?
No, not that are known.
10. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for the
proposal:
Fill Permit, and Plumbing and Mechanical Permit—Mason County.
11. Provide a brief,complete description of the proposal,including the proposed
uses and the size of the project and site:
Proposal Summary
The proposal is to abandon the existing direct-buried steam distribution piping
that provides steam heat service to the Washington Corrections Center, and
replace it with a new steam utilidor. The proposal also involves upgrades to the
existing power plant.
Proposal Details
This project retrofits the existing Cleaver Brooks boilers with Autoflame controls,
and installs new Autoflame control software on the existing plant computer. This
will allow for full boiler operation via the Autoflame system, including burner
control, all safeties, and sequencing.
The Trench Vault Utilidor will be installed throughout various locations within
the facility grounds that will house the new steam line. In total, approximately
5,000 lineal feet of new utilidor and casing will be constructed. The utilidor
structure itself is a concrete vault approximately 5 feet 8 inches in width and 4 feet
in height. The entire utilidor will be underground with no surface exposures aside
from manholes. Materials to be excavated for this construction of the utilidor are
estimated to be around 7,300 cubic yards. Excess fill materials that will be placed
back on-site in nearby locations are estimated to be around 5,000 cubic yards.
Additional plumbing and mechanical renovation will occur throughout many
buildings at the facility. These include the following:
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• Buildings R-4, R-5,Evergreen, and Cedar will receive new 3-inch steam and
2.5-inch condensate lines to be placed in crawl space areas in the existing
mechanical rooms.
• Building-B: New 3-inch steam and 2-1/2-inch condensate lines to be placed
in the crawlspace and exit at the northeast corner of the Visiting Room. Pipes
to be aligned vertically up the wall of the Visiting Room, onto the roof of
Building-B, then east, on the roof of the walkway between Building-B and
Building-A.
• Building-C: New 6-inch steam and 4-inch condensate lines to be placed in the
crawlspace to the existing mechanical room.
• Building-D: New 2-inch steam and 2-inch condensate lines to be placed in the
crawlspace to the existing mechanical room.
• Building-E: New 2-inch steam and 2-inch condensate lines to be placed in the
crawlspace above ground floor to the existing mechanical room.
• Building-G: New 8-inch steam and 6-inch condensate lines to be placed
overhead to the existing mechanical room. New 6-inch steam and 4-inch
condensate lines to be placed in the crawlspace and food service tunnel to the
R-Units. Lines will be enclosed in the security screen.
• R-Units: New 6-inch steam and 4-inch condensate lines to be placed overhead
and enclosed in R-Units walkway to the existing mechanical rooms and
Building-B.
• R-Unit to Building-C and D Tunnel: New 6-inch steam and 4-inch condensate
lines to be placed overhead and enclosed in the tunnel to Building-C.
History of Facility
The Washington Corrections Center(WCC) is located approximately five miles
northwest of the City of Shelton in Mason County. WCC opened in 1964 under
the management of the Washington Department of Social and Health Services
(DSHS). In 1981, WCC was transferred to the Washington Department of
Corrections and is currently a multi-custody correctional institution.
The original steam distribution system was installed during 1962 and 1963 during
construction of the WCC. Condensate piping was replaced with Fiberglass
Reinforced Plastic pipe in 1992. The steam plant equipment received an upgrade
in 1994. The specific components of the steam plant equipment consist of the
following: two 600-horsepower Cleaver Brooks fire-tube boilers, one 800-
horsepower Cleaver Brooks fire-tube boiler, stack economizers, pumps de-aerator,
and feedwater systems.
The steam lines were originally wrapped with insulation and buried directly into
the ground. Over time, this insulation has been exposed to moisture which has
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caused it to deteriorate and rot. As a result, the existing steam system is not
energy efficient and is expensive to maintain.
12. Location of the proposal. Provide sufficient information for a person to
understand the precise location of the proposed project,including a street
address if any, and section,township, and range. Provide a legal description,
site plan,vicinity map, and topographical map, if reasonably available.
The proposal is located at the Washington Correction Center(WCC) in Shelton,
Washington. The mailing address for the facility is West 2321 Dayton Airport
Road; P.O. Box 1009; Shelton, Washington 98584. The proposal is located
within Section 9, Township 20 North, Range 4 West, W.M., Mason County,
Washington. A vicinity map and site plan are attached to this Checklist.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (underline):
flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
Approximately 10%.
C. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example clay,
sand, gravel,peat, muck)? Specify the classification of agricultural
soils and note any prime farmland.
In general, soils at the WCC consist of brown, fine to coarse gravel with
sand and varying amounts of silt.
d. Are there any surface indications or a history of unstable soils in the
immediate vicinity? If so,describe.
There are no observed surface indications or a known history of unstable
soils in the immediate vicinity.
e. Describe the purpose, type,and approximate quantities of any filling
or grading proposed. Indicate the source of the fill.
The estimated grading, fill, and excavation quantities for each proposal
component are as follows:
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The amount of materials to be excavated for the installation of the new
utilidor is estimated to be 7,500 cubic yards. The amount of fill around
and above the utilidor is estimated to be 3,500 cubic yards. The source of
fill will be from a clean material that meets the engineering criteria
specified by the design documents. The area that will be temporarily
disturbed during construction is estimated to be 46,600 square feet.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing,construction, or use? If so,
generally describe:
A minor amount of erosion, if any, may occur during the proposed activity
from excavation, clearing, grubbing, and replacement activities. Site soils
are fairly gravelly. No erosion is anticipated upon project completion.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious
surfaces after project construction (for example buildings or asphalt)?
Of the 125-acre facility site, 92 acres comprise the secure area.
Approximately 40% of the secure area has impervious surfaces cover(or
36.8 acres). The proposed project will not add any new impervious
surfaces but will restore a minor amount of existing impervious surfaces.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to
the earth, if any:
Upon completion of the project, existing impervious surfaces will be
restored and grass will be replanted in areas where it currently exists.
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.
During construction, emissions are expected from the operation of
construction vehicles and equipment. Quantities, although not known, are
anticipated to be minor and temporary. Dust is also expected with
construction activity during dry periods. No increase in emissions at the
facility is anticipated upon completion of this proposed project.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odors that may affect the
proposal? If so, generally describe.
There are no known off-site sources of emissions or odors that could affect
the proposed project.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to
air, if any:
Construction vehicles and equipment will be properly equipped with
emission control systems as required by law. In addition, the project
specifications require that dust control be implemented at the site during
construction. No other measures are proposed to reduce or control
emissions from construction vehicles and equipment.
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, and wetlands)? If yes, describe type
and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river
it flows into.
The North Fork of Goldsborough Creek is located south of the
facility. In addition, there is Winter Creek, which is a seasonal
tributary to Goldsborough Creek, is located northwest of the
facility. Goldsborough Creek ultimately discharges into Oakland
Bay.
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.
The project requires no work over, in, or adjacent either the North
Fork of Goldsborough Creek or Winter Creek.
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.
No. Fill and dredge materials will be placed in or removed from
waters of the state as part of this proposal.
4. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or
diversions? Give general description,purpose,and
approximate quantities,if known.
No additional water withdrawals are associated with this proposal.
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5. Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so,note
location on the site plan.
The proposed project does not lie within a 100-year flood plain.
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.
The proposed project does not involve any discharges of waste
materials to surface waters.
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.
The facility obtains its water from a ground water source.
However, the steam line replacement project will not required
additional ground water withdrawal.
2. Describe waste material that will be discharged into the
ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any. 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) is expected to serve.
No waste materials will be discharged into the ground as part of
this proposal.
C. Water Runoff(including storm water)
1. Describe the source of runoff(including storm water) and
method of collection and disposal,if any (including quantities
if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow
into other waters? If so, describe.
Stormwater is the only source of runoff on the project site.
However, due to the highly permeable soil characteristics and the
amount of trenching, any stormwater runoff is negligible. Runoff
from the proposed project site will be directed through appropriate
dissipation and filtration media as necessary, and then through the
existing stormwater drainage systems.
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2. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so,
generally describe.
Waste materials should not enter ground or surface waters.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground,and runoff
water impacts,if any:
The size of the excavated trenching will be minimized. Any additional
runoff water will be directed towards the existing stormwater system.
4. Plants
a. Underline the types of vegetation found on site:
deciduous trees: alder,maple,aspen,other:
evergreen trees: fir, cedar,pine, other:
shrubs:
grass:
pasture:
crop or grain:
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage,other:
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil,other:
other types of vegetation: various weedy species
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
The steam lines are located throughout the facility and inside the
perimeter. Known grass species in and around the perimeter include
colonial bentgrass (Agrostis capillaries), perennial ryegrass (Lolium
perenne), spotted cats-ear(Hypochaeris radicata), annual bluegrass (Poa
annua), and dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). This proposal will likely
result in a mixture of these species being removed.
C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
No listed or endangered species are known to be on or near the site.
(NHP, August 2003).
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d. Proposed landscaping,use of native plants,or other measures to
preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any:
Areas where previous grass existed will be reseeded with grass upon
completion of the project.
5. Animals
a. Underline 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, other: pheasant
reptiles: common garter snake
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: rabbit, weasel
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the
site.
No listed or endangered species are known to be on or near the site.
WDFW identified the reticulate sculpin (a fish species) near the site
(WDFW, August 2003).
The Planning Department of Mason County indicated the presence of
brush prairie pocket gophers in the Mason County area. This species of
animal is a species of concern in Washington State. The WDFW was
contacted about this issue, they suggested that a survey be conducted prior
to construction. In accordance with WDFW recommendations,a survey of
the site was conducted on February 23, 2004. Only two pocket gopher
mounds were identified. These were located approximately 300 feet from
the nearest proposed utilidor construction. Fill material stockpiling, which
was proposed in the vicinity of the mounds, was moved to the sourthem
portion of the site to prevent distrubance of the pocket gopher mounds.
C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
The site is not part of a migration route.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
No measures to preserve or enhance wildlife are proposed due to the
absence of impacts to wildlife resulting from this proposal.
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6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas,oil,wood, solar) will be
used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether
it will be used for heating,manufacturing,etc.
Electricity is and will continue to be used to power the water from the well
through the pipes. Natural gas is and will continue to be used to power the
boiler.
b. Would the project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent
properties? If so, generally describe.
Use of solar energy by adjacent properties will not be affected by the
project.
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:
The completed project will result in the following energy conservation
measures:
• Extending the life of the steam and condensate distribution systems by
replacing damaged piping, insulation, and drip legs.
Increasing energy efficiency by replacing the deteriorated insulation.
• Increasing energy efficiency by replacing improper or malfunctioning
steam traps.
• Increasing efficiency through automated burner control and boiler
sequencing.
7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards,including exposure to
toxic chemicals, risk of fire, explosion, spills, or hazardous waste that
could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe.
There are no environmental health hazards associated with this proposal.
Minimal worker health and safety risk during construction will be
addressed through the contractor's required safety program.
1. Describe special emergency services that might be required.
No special emergency services will be required.
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2. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health.
hazards,if any:
Compliance with the contractor's construction safety plan is
required during construction. No other measures to reduce or
control environmental health hazards are proposed because no
hazards are anticipated to result from this proposal.
b. Noise
1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your
project (for example: traffic, equipment operation,other)?
None present.
2. What types and levels of noise would be created by or
associated with the project on a short-term or long-term basis
(for example: traffic,construction, operation, other)? Indicate
what hours noise would come from the site.
Noise levels will increase on a short-term basis due to the
operation of construction equipment. Construction activities will
comply with provisions of Chapter 70.107 RCW, Noise Control.
3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any.
Applicable and appropriate vehicles and equipment associated with
the construction activities are lawfully equipped with noise
reduction components.
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
The site is currently used as a correctional facility. Properties around the
area include the Port of Shelton, a solid waste landfill, the Washington
State Patrol Academy, and some residential use.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so,describe.
The site has not been used for agriculture.
C. Describe any structures on the site.
The facility is a correctional facility. It is comprised of 19 major
buildings, 7 guard towers, recreational fields and lawns, all surrounded by
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a perimeter fence. Structures on the property but outside of the perimeter
fence include parking lots, maintenance buildings, warehouse, water
storage tank, and a wastewater treatment plant.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so,what?
No structures will be demolished. The existing steam lines will be
abandoned in-place. The proposed project consists of installing a
replacement steam system within a utilidor.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Rural Land use designation.
L What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Institutional use.
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program
designation of the site?
Not applicable.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally
sensitive" area? If so, specify.
Part of the WCC site has been classified as a Class 1 Aquifer Recharge
area (Mason County, August 2003).
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:
No measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts are proposed due to
the absence of such impacts associated with this proposal.
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1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing
and projected land uses and plans, if any:
No measures are required because the proposed project is compatible with
existing and proposed land uses.
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.
No measures to reduce or control housing impacts are proposed because
no impacts to housing will result from this proposed project.
10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any of the proposed structure(s), not
including antennas? What is the principal exterior building
material(s) proposed?
The utilidor will be underground with a few surface indications
(manholes) of less than one foot in height.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
No views would be obstructed.
C. Proposed measures to reduce aesthetic impacts,if any:
No measures are proposed to reduce aesthetic impacts.
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of
day would it mainly occur?
None.
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b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or
interfere with views?
No.
C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your
proposal?
There are no off-site sources of light or glare that may affect the proposal.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if
any:
No measures to reduce or control light or glare impacts are proposed.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the
immediate vicinity?
None.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If
so,describe.
The proposed project will not displace any recreational uses.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation,
including recreational opportunities to be provided by the project or
applicant, if any:
No measures are proposed to reduce or control impacts on recreation as no
impacts on recreation are anticipated to result from the proposal.
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.
No, not on or adjacent to the site (OAHP, August 8, 2003).
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b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic,
archeological,scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or
next to the site.
There are no known landmarks or evidence of archeological, scientific, or
culture importance on or adjacent to the site (OAHP August 8, 2003).
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts,if any:
No measures to reduce or control impacts are proposed because no
impacts will result from this proposal.
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.
Access to the site would remain via the Dayton Airport Road.
b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not,what is the
approximate distance to the nearest transit stop?
The site is not presently served by public transit. The nearest transit stop
is approximately 3.5 miles from the site.
C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How
many would the project eliminate?
The proposal will not increase the existing number of parking spaces or
eliminate any existing parking spaces.
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.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail,
or air transportation? If so, generally describe.
The correctional facility is located approximately two miles from
Sanderson Field Airport.
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f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the
completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would
occur.
The completed proposal will not change the existing pattern or volume of
traffic at the WCC.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if
any:
No impacts to transportation are anticpated from the proposed project, and
thus, no measures to reduce or control transportation impacts are proposed.
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.
The project will not result in an increased need for public services.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public
services, if any:
No measures to reduce or control public service impacts are proposed due
to the absence of impacts to these services resulting from this proposal.
16. Utilities
a. Underline utilities currently available at the site:
electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer,
septic systems, cable, propane, other: waste water treatment plant, and
effluent sprayfield
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.
There are no additional utilities proposed for this project.
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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 Submitted: J-2�10
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REFERENCES
Verbal Correspondence
Cheryl Holcomb, Mason County, August 21, 2003
Dwight Johnson, Washington Corrections Center, August 21, 2003
Greg Shirado, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, January and February 2004
Scott Longenecker, Mason County, January 20, 2004
Michael Grohs, Mason County, January 20, 2004
Written Material
Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP)—maps, lists, etc. August 2003
Statewide Utility Survey and Capital Improvement Plan January 2003
Sandy Swope Moody, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Washington Natural
Heritage Program (NHP), Letter dated August 19, 2003
SEPA Checklist for WCC new water tank, October 2002
Cheryl Holcomb, Written Materials from Mason County, August 21, 2003
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Habitat and Species Report, August 21, 2003
SEPA Checklist for WCC galvanized water line replacement, August 2003
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