HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEP2003-00088 - SEP Determinations - 9/4/2003 MASON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF CC UNITY DEVELOPMENT
Planning Divislon
P O Box 27%Slrlbon,WA 96584
(360)427.6670
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DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
(WAC 197-11-340)
SEP2003-00088
Ds"ription of Praposai: Fire District#2: Release from 6-year devbpment moratorium In
order to build a fire station.This SEPA Is not for the fire station,
only to release to land from the moratorium.
Proponent MASON COUNTY FIRE DIST#2
Location of Proposal:
Parcel Number: 123052290001
Legal Description: GOVT LOT 3,E OF R7W LOT: 1 OF SP#2948 AF#1766949
Directions to site: From Betfair,north on Old BeHair Hwy.Left at Bear
Creek-Dewatto Rd, right on Tiger Lake Rd West. First d/w on left.
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 4321C.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 x571 at ext. with any questions.
This DNS is issued under 197-11.340(2),the Lead Agency will not act on this proposal for 14
days from the date below. Comments must be submitted to Michael Mac3ems x571,C/O Mason
County DCD,Pla ion, PO Box 279,Shelton WA 98584 by 9/18/2003.
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MASON COUNTY
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Purpose of Checklist:
The State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA), chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental
agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An
environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable
significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to
provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to
reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide
whether an EIS is required.
Instructions for Applicants:
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal.
Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of
your proposal are significant,requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly,with
the most precise information known,or give the best description you can.
You must answer each question accurately and carefully,to the best of your knowledge. In most
cases,you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans
without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer,or if a question does not
apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply". Complete answers to the
questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later.
Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark
designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental
agencies can assist you.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a
period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help
describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this
checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably
related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact.
Use of Checklist for Non-project Proposals:
Complete this checklist for non-project proposals,even though questions may be answered"does
not apply". IN ADDITION,complete the SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIONS(Part D).
There is a $200.00 fee required for the processing of the checklist. Please make your check
payable to"Mason County Treasurer."
For non-project actions,the references in the checklist to the works "project", "applicant", and
"property or site" should be read as "proposal", "proposer", and "affected geographic area",
respectively.
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A. BACKGROUND:
1. Name of proposed project,if applicable:
Forest Moratorium Release on Lot I of Mason County Short Plat No.2948
2. Name of Applicant:
Mason County Fire District#2
3. Address&phone number of applicant&contact person:
Mason County Fire District#2 Agate Land Surveying
PO Box 277 PO Box 246
Belfair, Wa. 98528 Shelton, Wa. 98584
360-275-6711 360-426-4172
4. Date checklist prepared:
August 18,2003
5. Agency requesting checklist
Mason County Department of Community Development
6. Proposed timing or schedule(including phasing,if applicable):
Upon approval by Mason County Department of Community Development.
7. Do you have any plans for future expansion,or further activity related to or connected with this
proposal? If yes,explain.
Construction of new fire station at West Tiger Lake Road
8. List any environmental information you know that has been prepared,or will be prepared,directly
related to this proposal.
An Environmental Health Evaluation Application has been completed by the Mason County
Department of Environmental Health and the site found to be suitable to support the proposed fire
station. .
Category III wetlands have identified on the parcel. The wetlands have been delineated and
plotted by Wiltermoode Associates Inc. See attached Short Plat map.
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.
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No
10. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal,if known.
Issuance of Building Permit.
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11. Give a 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 proposal is to remove the building moratorium on the subject parcel to allaw the construction of a new
40'x 75'fire station with adjacent parking lot.
12. What is the location of the proposal? Give sufficient information for a person to understand the
precise location of you 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.
Lot 1 of Mason County Short Plat No.2948 in the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of
Section 5, Township 23 North, Range 1 West, Willamette Meridian, in Mason County,
Washington.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:
1. EARTH:
a_ General description of the site(circle one):
Flat Rolling Hilly Steep Slopes Mountainous Other
b. What is the steepest slope on the site(approximate percent slope)?
Approximately 2%.
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 not any
prime farmland.
clay,Loam,gravelly loam
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe.
No.
e. Describe the purpose,type,and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed.
Indicate source of fill.
Fills and grading as associated with proposed driveway and fire station construction.
Onsite fill sources will be utilized
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing,construction,or use? If so,generally describe.
No,as standard erosion control procedures will be followed
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g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
constructions(for example,asphalt or buildings)?
Initially approximately 10•010 of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces created
by the proposed construction .
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion,or other impacts to the earth,if any:
Engineered stormwater and erosion control.
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.
Construction will consist of a metal building which will emit exhaust from automobiles
and heavy trucks delivering materials and products. Emissions from Fire Apparatus will
be present after construction
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe.
No
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air,if any:
None
3. WATER:
a. Surface:
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site(including
year-round and seasonal stream,saltwater,lakes,ponds,wetlands)? If yes,describe type
and provide names. If appropriate,state what stream or river it flows into.
There are two Category III wetlands located on the site. See attached Short Plat.
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) of the
described waters? If yes,please describe and attach available plans.
No
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3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from
surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate
the source of fill material.
None
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description,purpose,and approximate quantities if(mown.
No
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so,note location on the site plan.
No
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? _If so,
describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
No
b. Ground:
1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give
general description,purpose,and approximate quantities,if(mown.
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Yes,an individual well will provide drinking water and standard plumbing facilities.
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 general size of
the system,the number of such systems,the number of houses to be served(if applicable), i
or the number of animals or humans the system(s)are expected to serve.
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A 2 bathroom domestic septic system will be installed.
C. Water Runoff(including storm water):
1) Describe the source of runoff(including storm water) and method of collection and
disposal, if any(include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this
water flow into other waters? If so,describe.
Storm water will be present on the site during storm events. An engineered stormwater
control system will be installed
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so generally describe.
No
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface,ground,and runoff water impacts,if any:
An Engineered Storm Water Drainage Plans speck to the proposed commercial usage will be
designed
4. PLANTS:
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
_X_deciduous tree: alder maple.aspen,other
_X_evergreen tree: jar pine,other
_X_shrubs
_X_grass
_pasture
crop or gram
_wet soil plants: cattail,buttercup,bulhush,skunk cabbage,others
__water plants: water lily,eelgrass,milfoil,other
other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Some shrubs and grasses-
C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site,if any:
To comply with landscape requirements of Mason County.
5. ANIMALS:
a. Circle 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,songhird%-other
mammals: d=L bear,elk,beaver,other
fish: bass,salmon,trout,herring,shellfish,other
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
Unknown
C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so,explain.
No
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife,if any:
Retain remaining native vegetation where possible observe all appropriate buffers and
setbacks.
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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.
Gasoline and diesel fuel during construction phases and for transportation. Electricity
for heating and lights.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so,
generally describe.
No
C. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal?
List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts,if any:
Steel Construction building with insulated thermal windows and a backup diesehelectric
generator.
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.
Unlikely.
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
None
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards,if any:
None
b: Noise.
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project(for example:traffic,
equipment operation,other)?
None
2) What types of levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a
short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)?
Indicate what hours noise would come from the site.
Short-term construction noise during the hours of 7:00 A.M.to 6:00 P.M.
Sirens in emergency situations at Tiger Lake Road Rest&Bear Creek-Dewatto Road
Intersection.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts,if any.
None
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8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE:
a. What is the current use ofthe site and adjacent properties?
Adjacent properties North and East is timberland
Adjacent properties South and West is Tiger Lake Tracts a residential development.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so,describe.
No
C. Describe any structures on the site.
None
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so,what?
No
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
R-5
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Rural Residential
g. If applicable,what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
N/A
h. Has any par of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so,
specify.
Category 111 wetlands
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? l
No full-time residents. v
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts,if any:
None
I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans,if any:
Completion and submittal of Environmental checklist.
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9. HOUSING:
a. Approximately how many units, if any, would be provided? 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,in any:
None
10. AESTHETICS:
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed strucRue(s),not including antennas;what is the
principal exterior building material(s)proposed?
20 feet high 40'x75'rigid steel frame metal building
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts,if any:
None
11. LIGHT AND GLARE
a What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur?
None
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with view?
NO
C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts,if any:
None
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12. RECREATION:
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Tiger Lake Recreation Area
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so,describe.
No
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant,if any:
None
13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION:
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local
preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so generally describe.
No
b. Generally describe any landmark or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or
cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
None
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts,if any:
None
14. TRANSPORTATION:
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site and describe proposed access to the
existing street system. Show on site plans,if any.
Tiger Lake Road West
b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not,what is the approximate distance to the
existing street system. Show on site plans,if any.
Mason County Transit.
C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the
project eliminate?
20 parking places
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
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e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so generally describe.
No.
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If
(mown,indicate when peak volumes would occur. 7
None emergency response use only.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts,if any.
"Fire Station Ahead"sign on Bear Creek-Dewatto Road
15. PUBLIC SERVICES:
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public service (for example: fire
protection,police protection,health care,schools,other)? If so generally describe.
Will provide additional Public Fire Protection
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services,if any:
Build Fire Station.
16. UTILITIES
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:
tlsctrklty natural gas water refuse service telephone sanitary sewer
septic system other.
b. Describe the utilities that are prdposed 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.
Electricity—PUD No.3
Telephone—US West
Individual wells
refuse service—Mason County Garbage
17. 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: 1 .
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ESA LISTED SALVOXXDS CIER(MMIST
Applicant Information Project Information
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Desgriptioa
This worksheet was designed to help project proponents and
government agencies identify when a project needs further
analysis regarding adverse effects on ESA (Endangered Species
Act) listed salmonids. Salmonids are salmon, trout and chars,
e.g. bull trout. For our purposes, "ESA listed salmonids" is
defined as fish species listed as endangered, threatened or
being considered for listing.
If ESA listed species are present or ever were present in the watershed where your project
will he located,your project has the potential for affecting them,and you need to comply
with the ESA. the questions In this section will help determine if the ESA listings will
finpact your project
!bs Fish tso4raa WanaQar at the &MrcDriate DeDartmeat of Fish and Wildlife (DPW)
repicoal offioe can yrovide information for the follorina two Questions
1. Are ESA listed salmonids currently present in the watershed
in wh ch your project will be located?
Yes No
Please describe.
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2. Has there ever been an ESA listed salmonid stock present in
this watershed? Yes No_ uncertain_
Please describe.
If you answered eyes" to either of the above questions, you
should complete the remainder of this checklist.
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PROJECT 8PECXr1C9: The questions in this section are specific to
the Protect and vicinity.
1. Name of watershed: _ h 1 S510 k) C 2d6�
2. Name of nearest waterbody: h 1SSW IL) CRse K
3. What is the distance from this
water? fit) FB�T Project to the nearest body of
Often a buffer between the Project and a stream can reduce the chance of a
negative ispact to fish.
4. What is the current land use between the project and the
potentially affected watQr body (pa king lots, fernaana, etc)?-�
1 1 m u -W0 CQ$�i2o0)
5. Is the project above a:
• natural permanent barrier (waterfall) Yes1>4
• No,
natural te
mporary barrier (beaver pond) Yes No
' man-made barrier (culvert, dam)
• other (explain) : Yes No_
6. If yes, are there any resident salmonid Populations above the
blockage? Yes_ No_)4- Don't know
7. What percent of the project will be impervious surface
(including pavement & roof area)?
�D�'o
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lZ= MIGRAXXON' Th* lollowiaQ gaestionit will help deto=ine if
this project could interfere with aigration of adult and
jnrmsie fish.
310th iaoreases and Ceazwses in water flows aaa affect fish migration.
1. Does the project require the withdrawal of:
i. Surface water? Yes_ No
Amount
Name of surface water body
ii. Ground water? Yes No
Amount P�s�n�Nrt/w S�dD G pt9
From where_ C""U'V0
Depth of well
2. Will any water be rerouted? Yes_ No
If yes, will this require a channel change?
3. Will there be retention or detention
ponds? Yes No_
If yes, will this be an infiltration pond or a surface
discharge to either a municipal storm water system or a
surface water body?
If to a surface water discharge, please give the name of the
waterbody.
4. Will this project require the building of new roads?
Yes NO_$-- Increased road mileage may affect the ti-f g of water
reaching a stream and may impact fish habitat.
5. Are culverts proposed as part of this project? Yes— NOX
6. Will topography changes affect the duration/direction of
runoff flows? Yes, Now If yes, describe the changes.
7. Will the project involve any reduction of the floodway or
floodplain by filling or other partial blockage of flows?
Yes No
If yes, how will the loss of flood storage be mitigated by
your project?
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W&TSR QUALITYs The followi a questions will gulp det*rmin- if .
this project could adversely iswpact water quality. Such i.npaots
can cause problems for listed species.
W
ater quality can be =&" Mor" b7 tmoef fro= iapesT e ioae urfaaes, altering water
te�aturi. diaabargLng oontaniaanta, *to.
1. Po you know of any problems with water quality in any of the
streams within this watershed? Yes! No
If yes, describe.
2. Will your project either reduce or increase shade along or
over a waterbody? Yes_ No"/—.
ReewvaI of shading vegetation or the building of structures such as docks or
floats often result in a change in shade.
3. Will the project increase nutrient loading or have the
potential to increase nutrient loading or contaminants
(fertilizers, other waste discharges, or runoff) to the
waterbody? Yes_ No--1—
4. Will turbidity be increased because of construction of t e
project or during operation of the project? Yes_ No
rn-water or near water work will often increase turbidity.
5. Will your project require long term maintenance, i.e. bridge
cleaning, highway salting, chemical sprays for vegetation
management, clearing of parking lots?
Yes, No If yes, please describe.
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VZMTA'M=: The following questions are designed to deteraine.
if the pdroiect will affect riparian vegetation, thereby,
adversely iapacting sa]aon.
I. Will the project involve the r oval of any vegetation from
the stream banks? Yes_ No
•If yes, please describe the existing conditions, and the
amount and type of vegetation to be removed.
2_ If any veget tion is removed, do you plan to re-plant?
Yes_ No If yes, what types of.plants will you use?
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RESOURCES
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Website
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This site has useful information on fish habitat.
Washington Department of zoology Website
Nvww.waeov/ QQjQgv/
Click on the Water Quality button on the left side of this page.
National Marine Fisheries Services Website
Evolutionarily Significant Unit (ESU) maps can be found at
www.n o rev Go to this site and then click on the ESA Salmon
button.
COTE: Most applicants should have the infozmation necessary to
answer most of the Questions in this checklist. Additional
information will need to be obtained by local and state agencies
if it appears that the project is likely to affect 8SA listed
species.
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