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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGrading - SEP Determinations - 7/15/2020 MASON COUNTY Planning Division of Community Development Planning DEPARTMENT 615 W. Alder St. Bldg. 8, Shelton, WA 98584 360-427-9670 ext 352 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (WAC 197-11-340) SEP2020-00028 Description of Proposal: GRADING FOR OLYMPIC SUNSET VIEW APARTMENTS Proponent: BELFAIR APARTMENTS LLC Location of Proposal: 81 NE RIDGE POINT BLVD Parcel Number: 123285000003 Legal Description.- Lead Agency: Mason County 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 upon request. Please contact Scott Ruedy at 360-427-9670 x352 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 the Dept. of Community Development, 615 W Alder St, Shelton WA 98584 by 07/29/2020. Appeal of this determination must be filed with a 14-day period following this final determination date, per Mason County Code Chapter 15.11 Appeals. Authorized Local Government Official Date Printed by:Scott Ruedy on:07/15/2020 09:11 AM Page 1 of 1 SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 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: 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. Use of checklist for nonproject proposals: For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts of sections A and B plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non-projects)questions in Part B - Environmental Elements—that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. A. Background 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Olympic Sunset View Apartments 2. Name of applicant: Belfair Apartments, LLC Attn: Sterling Griffin SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 1 of 17 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Apex Engineering LLC 2601 S. 35th St Suite 200 Tacoma WA 98409 Attn: Tres Kirkebo 253-473-4494 4. Date checklist prepared: June 9, 2020, revised June 22, 2020 5. Agency requesting checklist: Mason County 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Clearing and Grading of the site is anticipated Summer/Fall of 2020. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. Following the clear and grade and separate but related retaining wall building permits a multi- family apartment complex will be proposed under separate permits including a SEPA addendum. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. A Geotechnical Report by The Riley Group, Inc. dated June 2020. Mass Grading Storm Drainage, TESC and CSWPPP and Maintenance plan by Apex Engineering. 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. A Preliminary Plat application is under review for adjacent property which will share an access from SR3 off of an extension of NE Ridge Point Blvd. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. SEPA determination clear and grade permit, NPDES permit. Future Site Development including SEPA Addendum right-of-way permit, building permits including retaining walls and any other permits required by Mason County and WSDOT. 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.) The applicant proposes to clear and grade this site to prepare for future, separately permitted, development. The sloped nature of the 15+/- acre site and adjacent easement will require recontourinq to allow an extension of the 60' wide primary collector NE Ridge Point Blvd as well as a terraced area for future development and areas for storm water management. Retaininq walls are anticipated as part of the clear and grade work. These walls will be structurally SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 2 of 17 designed and will require building permits The walls are depicted on the mass grade plan set and are anticipated to range from 4' to 26' in height with a max height of 36' for a corner of a cut wall Wall locations and heights are subject to change based on final design and Mason County review and approval Future site development applications will include fine grading for those specific future protect design requirements. 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. The project is located in the Northwest Quarter Section 28 Township 23 North, Range 1 West, Willamette Meridian. Tax parcel 123285000003. Access and utilities esmt pet afn 1715769, 1715770. From north bound State Highway 3, turn right on NE Ridge Point Boulevard, site is the vacant area on the left. B. Environmental Elements 1. Earth a. General description of the site: (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, stee slo es mountainous, other b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? Site topography is generally comprised of an upper west-facing slope a central south-facing steep slope and a lower southwest-facing slope with a west-facing steep slope located in the southeast corner. A steep west-facing road cut for State Route 3 is located to the west of the property with the top of slope located approximately on the west property line. The southeast site corner has a steep slope with gradients of 40 to greater than 100 percent The road cuts along the western property line descend to State Route 3 at gradients of about 60 percent. 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 soils. According to the Geotechnical Report the soils encountered during field exploration include up to 16 feet of fill comprised of loose to medium dense silty sand with some gravel over native deposits of medium dense to very dense silty sand with gravel glacial till and loose to medium dense outwash deposits comprised of sand with varying amounts of silt and gravel and gravel with varying amounts of sand and silt. More detailed descriptions of the subsurface conditions encountered are presented in the borings and test pits included in Appendix A of the Geotechnical Report. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 3 of 17 d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. J There are no surface indications or history of unstable soils on site or in the vicinity. According to the Geotechnical Report and based on the density of the subsurface soils and inclination of the slopes, the slopes onsite are stable in their present condition and configuration. 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. The sloped nature of the 15+/- acre site will require recontourinq to allow an extension of the 60' wide primary collector NE Ridge Point Blvd as well as a terraced area for future development and areas for storm water management. It is anticipated that this work will require 197,536 +/- CY of cut and 214,537 +/- CY of fill with a net of 17,001 +/- CY (fill). This estimate is subject to change based on County review and final design. See mass grading plan set for details. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Yes, erosion could occur as a result of clearing and grading activities. Erosion is more likely to happen during the rainy months between October and April. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? N/A - Mass grading operations will result in a graded site that approximates the final grading elevations for future site development purposes. No pollution generating surfaces (asphalt and/or concrete surfaces subject to regular vehicular traffic) are proposed with the mass grading operations. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Erosion control measures will be implemented to minimize erosion and sediment transport that could occur, including a sediment pond, temporary interceptor swales, filter fabric fence, check dams, and inlet protection. Potential sediment and erosion impact to downstream areas, from the proposed construction activities, should be mitigated by the erosion control measures mentioned above. Please see the Erosion and Sediment Control Report and Construction SWPPP for Olympic Sunset View Apartments Mass Grading, for further information. The TESC measures will remain in place from the clearing and grading activities until the site is stabilized and with Mason County approval. TESC BMP's will be used as necessary. 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. During construction: Dust and exhaust from vehicles and construction machinery and equipment. Future permits will bring the protect to completion. This permit will not result in a permanent condition. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 4 of 17 b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. While SR 3 is adiacent and the US Navy Railroad is in the vicinity, emissions from these sources are not anticipated to impact the mass grading effort. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: All construction equipment will be in proper working order and within compliance of the State regulations regarding vehicle emissions. In accordance with Mason County standards the site will be watered and the streets will be cleaned as necessary to reduce dust emissions during construction. 3. Water a. Surface Water: 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. There are no known surface water bodies on or within 200 feet of the site. 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. N/A. 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. N/A 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No. See, FEMA Map panel 5301150329E 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 discharges of waste material to surface waters is proposed or anticipated. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 5 of 17 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. No groundwater withdrawal is proposed. No water will be discharged into groundwater. 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. No waste materials are proposed to be discharged into the ground. 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. Temporary swales are proposed to intercept runoff from the mass graded site and direct drainage to a temporary sediment pond. A conveyance system is proposed to direct storm water runoff from the sediment pond riser to the existing conveyance system near the intersection of NE Ridge Point Blvd. and SR-3. Refer to the Developed Basin Map in the Strom Drainage Report, Appendix A for additional information. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Waste materials could enter ground and surface waters, generally as the result of automotive/machinery/equipment fluid leaks during site work. 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. No. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: The project is not proposing any new or replaced hard surfaces at this phase of the protect. No flow control or water quality standards should be applicable. The proposed temporary sediment pond was designed to provide erosion and sediment control until the site is ultimately developed. A final storm detention pond, water quality, and conveyance system is intended to be constructed with future development under a separate site development permit, after mass grading. The final design details will be reviewed and approved under a separate permit associated with the road and storm submittal. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 6 of 17 Temporary erosion and sediment control (TESC) measures will be used both for clearing and grading. TESC measures will remain in place and TESC best management practices (BMP's)will be applied as necessary through completion of the site work. 4. Plants a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: X deciduous tree: alder, aple, aspen, other-Western Hemlock X evergreen tree. edar, pine, other X shrubs __X__grass 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? Vegetation will be removed to allow for clearing and grading work, see the mass grading plan set for details. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: The grading will leave slopes stabilized. Formal landscaping to Mason County standards will be provided as part of separate and future permits. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. None known. 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: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 7 of 17 b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known the project site has not been documented to provide critical habitats for federally listed endangered, threatened or sensitive species. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. The Puget Sound is part of the Pacific Flyway birds that inhabit the region vary seasonally. There is no known habitat on this protect site for migratory birds. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Wildlife is not anticipated to be significantly adversely affected by the proposed activities. Future development will include landscaped open space areas which will provide for wildlife on site. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None known. 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. N/A this completed protect will not use any energy. Future development applications will describe future development energy use. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No the project would not affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties. 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: All energy conservation features required by Mason County and state ordinances and/or codes will be met. 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. There are no environmental health hazards or hazardous waste that would occur as a result of this project. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 8 of 17 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. None known. 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. None known. 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. None known. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. Emergency services typical to a construction site, with no structures, is anticipated to be minimal. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: None proposed. b. Noise 1)What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Noise from the traffic off State Highway 3 and the Navy Railroad are in the area but are not anticipated to affect the project. 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. During construction short-term noise emitted from the use of construction equipment and activities would be created during permitted hours of construction. The majority of this noise will occur during the daytime hours between 7am to 7pm. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: All vehicles both construction and personal are required to be muffled per existing vehicle regulations Construction will be limited to normal construction daytime hours between approximately 7am to 7pm. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 9 Of 17 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. The site is zoned MU and is currently vacant. North: State Highway 3 West: State Highway 3 East: R-5 zoned vacant property with an anticipated residential plat. South: GC zoned properties b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. 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? The site has been logged in the past. 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: No. c. Describe any structures on the site. The site is currently vacant. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? MU-Mixed Use District f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Belfair Urban Growth Area. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Not applicable. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 10 of 17 h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. The site includes steep slopes that meet the definition for geological and erosion hazard areas, see geotechnical report for details. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? The clear and grade will employ approximately 3-8 workers. Future development will describe ultimate residents. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None. L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The clear and grade proposed is necessary to provide area for proper access, future building area and storm water facilities. Future development, under separate permits, will ensure that the proposed land use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code and Design Standards for Mason County. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: None. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. N/A. Future development applications will provide details on future proposed housing. 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. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 11 of 17 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? N/A. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? Territorial views of the site will be altered. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Adherence with the erosion control measures to ensure that mass grading of the site does not create erosion or impact off site properties. 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Limited light or glare during site work is expected. The source of light or glare during site work will be from headlights of vehicles/equipment/machinery on or entering/exiting the site. Long daylight hours during Summer construction will limit the use of headlights. This light will be produced in the evening hours. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No, the completion of mass grading will not include permanent lighting. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None anticipated. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: None. 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Theler Wetland Trails are located approximately 3 miles south of the site. Square Lake State Park is located approximately 4 miles to the east. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No, the proposed use will not displace any recreational uses. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 12 of 17 c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: No recreation areas are proposed with the clearing and _grading. Future development applications will include on-site recreation areas as required by Mason County Code. 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 ? If so, specifically describe. Registers: According to the Washington Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Records Data (WISAARD) there are no listed places or objects on or adjacent to the site. No structure on site or adjacent to the site is listed on, any national or state preservation registers. National/State Eligibility: No structures on or near the site have been formally shown as eligible for the national/state register. However, it is possible that properties in the vicinity built more than 50 years ago could become eligible. 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. None known. 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. The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) is Washington States Primary agency with knowledge and expertise in historic preservation. They provide an online search for registered and inventoried properties known as WISAARD that was reviewed for this checklist. 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. It is not anticipated that this project will impact any historic preservation or continued use of any potential heritage properties in the vicinity. The site will follow State guidelines for inadvertent discoveries. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 13 Of 17 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 site is accessed by NE Ridge Point Boulevard. The nearest highway is State Highway 3. 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? The site is serviced by Mason County Transit that has stops on the access road NE Ridge Point Boulevard. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? None, as there will be no change to on-site parking as a result of the clear and grade completion. 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). No, although this clear and grade will allow for a future extension of NE Ridge Point Boulevard, under separate permits. e. Will the project or proposal 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 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 were used to make these estimates? None, the completion of the clear and grade will allow for future construction. Future permits will analyze the ultimate residential use related traffic. 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. No. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 14 of 17 h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: A construction entrance is proposed to keep public roadways clean and protect onsite soils during clear and grade work. Please see mass grading plan sheets for details. 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. No the clearing and _grading is not anticipated to result in an increased need for public services. Future development will be reviewed and permitted separately. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. None. 16. Utilities a. Circle utili ectncity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewe eptic system, other e. 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. No utilities are proposed with this clear and grade application. There is an existing Belfair water line in the access and utility easement area for the future extension of NE Ridge Point Boulevard. Future development is anticipated to require the following utilities from the listed providers. Power: Mason County PUD Water: Belfair Water District Sanitary Sewer: Mason County Sewer Telephone & Cable: As available; Wave, AT&T. Gas: As available; PSE 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: %' r Name of signee Cheryl Ebsworth Position and Agency/Organization Senior Planner, Apex Engineering Date Submitted: 06/10/2020 and 06/22/2020 SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 15 of 17 D. Supplemental sheet for nonproject actions (IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet for project actions) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; pro- duction, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study)for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 16 of 17 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 17 of 17