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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEP2024-00016 FPA2024-00003 - SEP Determinations - 7/30/2024 MASON COUNTY Planning Division of Community MASON COUNTY Development 4k COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 615 W. Alder St. Bldg. 8, Shelton, WA 98584 360-427-9670 ext 352 Permit Assistance Center,Building,Planning SEPA DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFANCE (DNS) Permit#: SEP2024-00016 Project Name: SEPA Review for FPA2024-00003 The project will include harvesting approximately .05 acres (21,200 sqft)of timber on a 5.28-acre lot. An 150-foot vegetative buffer area surrounding Decker Creek,which is a Type F(fish bearing) Project Description stream that runs through along the western property boundary of the site,will not be cleared. The harvested area will be converted to residential use, with a future single-family residence, septic system, and shop building planned. Location: NE 1/4 of NE 1/4, Sec 8, Twp 20N, Rng 6W, Mason County; Lat/Long:47.2398/-123.4545 Parcel Number: 62009-22-50010 Proponent: Cheryl & Michael Kerr Lead Agencv: Mason County Lead Agency Luke Viscusi 360-427-9670 ext. 282 Contact: Comment Deadline 08/14/2024 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 completed Environmental Checklist and other information on file with the Lead Agency. This information is available to the public upon request. 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 the comment deadline. 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 Digitally signed by Luke Viscusi Reason: I am the author of this document Contact Info: 360-427-9670 ext.282, 07/30/2024 LViscusi@MasonCountyWA.gov Authorized Local Government Official Date Page: 1 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING NOTICE STATE OF WASHINGTON J ) ss: COUNTY OF MASON J RE: (Parcel#or Address of Site):Tax Parcel#62009-22-50010, along W Truman Glick Dr I, Luke Viscusi , Planner for Mason County, do hereby certify that I have posted 1 copies of the attached: SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) On this 30th day of July, 2024, in 1 conspicuous places as follows: o One at Tax Parcel#62009-22-50010, Lot 1 of Large Lot Subdivision#23-07 In witness whereof, the party has signed this Affidavit of Posting Notice this 30th day of July, 2024. O &k �/44� Signed by Luke Viscusi Mason County Community Services Department 615 W.Alder St—Shelton,WA 98584 Subscribed and sworn before me this day of 20 , 1 certify that s' this document. ZIX19 '4 ���.��gER SEA ''•.,. • ��Ss�oN'FB�-''•.,, N UBLIC in and for the State of Was gg ton, NOTARy Printed Name of Notary: ;��koar- 23038426 residing at: ;cP :,. PUBLIC G,�0 My Commission Expires: lob ]z Mason County Permit Information: Digitally signed by Luke Viscusi Reason: I have reviewed this document Permit #: SEP2024-00016 Contact Info: 360-427-9670 ext. 282. Associated with: FPA2024-00003 LViscusi@MasoncountywA.gov Tax Parcel #: 62009-22-50010 Date: 2024.07.30 10:30:28-07'00' Date Received: 06/03/2024 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 U1. 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. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 1 of 15 A. Background Find help answering background questions 1. Name of proposed project,if applicable: Kerr Retirement House 2. Name of applicant: Cheryl % Michael Kerr 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 8413 183rd Ave E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391 253-863-0142 4. Date checklist prepared: 5/31/24 5. Agency requesting checklist: Mason County Community Services 6. Proposed timing or schedule(including phasing, if applicable): 2024 7. Do you have any plans for future additions,expansion,or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No 8. list any environmental information you know about that has been prepared,or will be prepared,directly related to this proposal. The subdivision which created this lot recently underwent SEPA review (Mason County case# SEP2023-00040, SEPA record #202304290) and a Determination of Non-Significance was issued on September 8, 2023. -LV, 07/30/2024 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of otner proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal?If yes, explain. No 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Mason County Community Services: Forest Practices Application, Building Permit, and Application On-site Sewage System. Mason PUD: Application for New Electrical Service. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 2 of 15 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.) Clearing approximately 1/2 (21,200 square ft) of an acre for installation of a 1900 square foot manufactured home with 524 square foot attached garage and septic system. With a future 1500 square foot work shop to be added at later date. Under ground power will bought to the property. New well will be drilled to provide water.-LV, 07/30/2024 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. Parcel No. 620092250010, 15-xx w Ford Rd, Lot 1, Matlock, Mason County, WA 98560. Legal Description: Resulting Lot 1 of Large Lot Subdivision #23-07, recorded November 1, 2023, Auditor File Nos. 2204047 and 2204048, records of Mason County, Washington. -LV, 07/30/2024 NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec 8, Twp 20N, Rng 6W. -LV, 07/30/2024 Lat / Long: 47.2398 / -123.4545. -LV, 07/30/2024 SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 3 of 15 B. Environmental Elements 1. Earth Find help answering earth questions a. General description of the site: Flat forested with ground cover and west property line is a year round creek. Circle or highlight one: Flat, rolling, hilly,steep slopes, mountainous, other: b. What is the steepest slope on the site(approximate percent slope)? No slopes 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. soils within the 4 feet of natural ground to be moist, brown silty sand with gravel. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No 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. Clearing and grading of approximately 1/2 (21,200 square ft) of an acre for installation of a 1900 square foot manufactured home with 524 square foot attached garage and septic system. -LV, 07/30/2024 f. Could erosion occur because of clearing,construction,or use? If so,generally describe. No g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction(for example, asphalt or buildings)? .02338% h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion,or other impacts to the earth,if any. N/A SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 4 of 15 2. Air Find help answering air questions 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. Emissions typical of logging machinery and trucks, emissions typical of single-family home site prep and construction, emissions typical of single-family residence and vehicular use once completed. -LV, 07/30/2024 b.Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? It so, generally describe. N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any. N/A 3. Water Find help answering water questions a.Surface Water: Find help answering surface water questions 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. Yes, Decker Creek, flow into East Fork Satsop River, Satsop River, and Chehalis River. 2. Will the project require any work over, in,or adjacent to (within 200 feet)the described waters?If yes, please describe and attach available plans. Yes, Following Mason County guidelines with 165' offset from Decker creek for future buildings and 150' offset from Decker creek for vegetation disruption during clearing of property. 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 a general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. n/a S. Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 5 of 15 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 Water: Find help answering ground water questions 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 a general description, purpose,and approximate quantities if known. No well on property at this time.New well will eventually be drilled to provide water. -LV, 07/30/2024 2. Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any(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 septic system on property at this time. New septic system, drainfield, and reserve area will eventually be installed for the single-family residence. -LV, 07/30/2024 c. Water Runoff(including stormwater): a) 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. N/A b) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so,generally describe. No c) 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. No SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 6 of 15 4. Plants Find help answering plants questions a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: B deciduous tree:alder,maple, aspen,other ® evergreen tree:fir,cedar, pine,other ® shrubs El grass El pasture 1771 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 B other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Approximately 1/2 (21,200 square ft) of an acre. -LV, 07/30/2024 c. List threatened and 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. Grasses, ornamental trees and shrubs. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. Scotch broom. -LV, 07/30/2024 5. Animals Find help answering animal questions a. List any birds and other animals that have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Bird: songbirds, other. Mammals: deer, elk, bears, others. Fish: salmon, trout, and shellfish. Examples include: • Birds: hawk, heron,eagle,songbirds,other: • Mammals:deer, bear,elk, beaver,other: • Fish:bass,salmon,trout,herring,shellfish,other: b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. Per IPaC: marbled murrelet, streaked horned lark, yellow-billed cuckoo, bull trout, monarch butterfly. -LV, 07/30/2024 c. Is the site part of a migration route? It so,explain. Unknown d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any. No fencing, plants friendly to birds and mammals. Maintain creek health for fish. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None know. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 7 of 15 , Fner y and Natriral Resources Find help answering energy and natural resource questions 1. 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. Electric for single-family residence and accessory structures. -LV, 07/30/2024 2. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so,generally describe. No 3. 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. None 7, Environmental Health Find help with answering environmental health questions a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion,spill,or hazardous waste,that could occur because of this proposal? If so,describe. N/A 1. Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. N/A 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 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 4. Describe special emergency services that might be required. Local Fire Dept. S. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any. N/A SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 8 of 15 b. Noise 1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project(for example: traffic,equipment,operation,other)? N/A 2. What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis(for example:traffic,construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site)? Short-term noise typical of logging machinery and trucks, short-term noise typical of single-family home site prep and construction. Harvest operations shall start no earlier than 7:00 AM and shall end before 8:00 PM on a daily basis. -LV, 07/30/2024 3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, it any. None fl. land and Shoreline Use Find help answering land and shoreline use questions 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. Forest land, No. 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 because 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? Was working forest land. 5.28 acres. Land has been converted to nonforest use. 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. None d. Will any structures be demolished? If so,what? No e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Inholding Lands (IH). -LV, 07/30/2024 f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 9 of 15 Inholding Lands. -LV, 07/30/2024 g. If applicable,what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N/A h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. Yes, Decker Creek is regulated as a Type F (fish-bearing) stream, which is classified as a critical area by Mason County Code. No future development (clearing or construction) is proposed within 150 feet of the edge of Decker Creek. No other critical areas were observed on the site. -LV, 07/30/2024 i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? 2 j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts,if any. N/A I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any. N/A m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any. N/A 9� 1lousing Find help answering housing questions a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle,or low- income housing. 1 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) January 2023 Page 10 of 15 10, Aesthetics Find help answering aesthetics questions a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s),not including antennas;what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? Under 20' b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any. N/A 11. Light and Glare Find help answering light and Aare questions 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 views? None 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 12. Recreation Find help answering recreation questions a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Mason County Truman Glick park 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. N/A SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 11 of 15 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation Find help answering historic and cultural preservation questions 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. None 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 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. WISAARD checked by Mason County, no impacts or comments concerning cultural/historic resources were identified or submitted in the SEPA review for the subdivision of the property(SEPA record#202304290). -LV, 07/30/2024 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. Mason County Inadvertent Discovery Plan . -LV, 07/30/2024 14. Transportation Find help with answering transportation questions 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. W Ford Rd. 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? No, nearest transit stop is Shelton Matlock Park & Ride, approximately 18.5 miles from the site. -LV, 07/30/2024 c. 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 d. Will the project or proposal use(or occur in the immediate vicinity of)water, rail,or air transportation? If so,generally describe. No e. 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? Unknown SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 12 of 15 f. 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 g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any. None 15. Public Services Find help answering public service questions 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 b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. N/A 16. Utilities Find help answering utilities questions a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:electricity, natural gas,water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system,other: None 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. Electricity C. Signature Find help about who should sign 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. d by Michael L. Micha'el�Kerr X Kerr Dat©:2024.05.31 15:45:45-07'00' Type name of signee: Michael L. Kerr Position and agency/organization: Date submitted: 06/03/2024. -LV, 07/30/2024 SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 13 of 15 MASON COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Permit Assistance Center, Building, Planning August 14, 2024 Nicholas Jones 1203 W Ford Rd. Matlock, WA 98560-9732 RE: SEPA Review for FPA2024-00003 (Kerr Class IV-General Forest Practices Approval) Dear Nicholas, Thank you for submitting comments on the Kerr Class IV-General Forest Practices Approval proposed project(Mason County Permit#SEP2024-00016), located at tax parcel# 62009-22-50010, within the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4, of Sec 8,Twp 20N, Rng 6W, in Mason County; Lat/ Long: 47.2398/-123.4545. Mason County has retained the SEPA DNS (Determination of Non-Significance) and will not be requiring an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) or denying the project.This decision is appealable per Mason County Code Title 15, Chapter 15.11 Appeals (attached). Sincerely, Luke Viscusi Subdivision Reviewer Mason County Department of Community Development 615 W Alder St, Shelton,WA 98584 LViscusi@MasonCountyWA.gov 360-427-9670 ext. 282 Title 15-DEVELOPMENT CODE Chapter 15.11 APPEALS Chapter 15.11 APPEALS 15.11.010 Appeal of administrative interpretations and decisions. (a) Administrative interpretations and administrative decisions may be appealed, by applicants or parties of record,to the following hearing body, based upon the relevant code or ordinance as follows: Hearing Examiner:Title 6(Sanitary Code)and other regulations listed in part 1 of section 15.03.005,Title 8 (Environmental Policy and Resource Ordinance),Title 11(Forest Practices),Title 12 (Bridges and Roads),Title 13 (Utilities),Title 14(Buildings and Construction, Grading,Stormwater, Flood Prevention),Title 16 (Subdivisions), and Title 17(Zoning/Development Regulations, shoreline master program, historic preservation, airport overlay), provided that appeals of the building official's notice and order shall be in accordance with section 401 of the current adopted version of the uniform code for the abatement of dangerous buildings (hereafter section 401)and,shall be to the hearing examiner as specified in this chapter. (b) The appeal shall be considered and decided within ninety days of receipt of a date stamped application, provided that the parties to an appeal may agree to extend these time periods,and provided that a shorter time period is not specified in the applicable code or regulation. (Ord. No. 51-17,Att. C, 9-19-2017;Ord. No. 2021-064,Att, C, 10-12-2021) 15.11.020 Appeal to the hearing examiner. (a) Filing. Every appeal to the hearing examiner or county commissioners shall be filed with the permit assistance center in the community services department within fourteen days after the date of the decision being appealed.The date of the decision and the date from which appeal periods shall be calculated shall be the date on which the written action was either mailed or transmitted by hand,whichever is done and whichever is earliest,to all parties for which transmittal is required for the action.This appeal period shall replace all other previously adopted appeal periods specified in the applicable ordinances. (b) Contents.The application of appeal shall contain a concise statement identifying: (1) The decision being appealed. (2) The name and address of the appellant and his/her interest(s) in the matter. (3) The specific reasons why the appellant believes the decision to be wrong.The appellant shall bear the burden of proving the decision was wrong. (4) The desired outcome or changes to the decision. (5) The appeals fee as provided for in the applicable ordinance. (c) Procedure.An appeal before the hearing examiner shall be by procedures established by the hearing examiner consistent with RCW 36.70B. (Ord. No.51-17,Att. C, 9-19-2017;Ord. No. 2021-064,Att. C, 10-12-2021) Mason County,Washington,Code of Ordinances Created: 2024-07-29 08:28:04 (EST) (Supp. No.67,5-24,) Page 1 of 1 Luke Viscusi From: Luke Viscusi Sent: Wednesday,August 14, 2024 4:38 PM To: 'Nejones75' Cc: mmobbs@quinault.org; gconnelly@chehalistribe.org; southpuget.region@dnr.wa.gov; sepacenter@dnr.wa.gov; lauren.whybrew@orcaa.org; sepa@masonpud3.org; R6CSTplanning@dfw.wa.gov; SEPA@dahp.wa.gov; mckerr0142@comcast.net; Rhonda Thompson Subject: RE: RE: RE: SEPA DNS and Comment Period for 202403269 Attachments: SEP2024-00016 Appeal Letter_08.14.2024.pdf Categories: This message has been archived by Retain on August 15 2024 03:38 Hello, Your comments have been logged and sent to the applicant. You are welcome to submit a public records request for any property or project,though all the pertinent information I have regarding the project is already publicly available on Ecology's public SEPA portal for the project, here: https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/separ/Main/SEPA/Record.aspx?SEPANumber=202403269. You are welcome to disagree with Mason County's determination to uphold the DNS and can appeal it. I've attached a letter specifically stating this, as well as our appeal regulations.This is the same letter I handed you in-person earlier today. As you stated, septic systems and drainfieds are not a subject matter that is familiar to me.That is why I contacted Travis Casey with the Department of Ecology and Rhonda Thompson with the Mason County Public Health Department, as you asked for points of contact in your previous email. Please know that a test hole for the lot was already dug for the project during the Large Lot Subdivision review, which occurred in 2023 and also went through SEPA review.The Mason County Environmental Health Department approved the creation of the lot based on the findings of the test hole. Regarding clearing the lot, that is the applicant's choice. So, if the applicant clears a portion of the lot and it turns out a septic system will not work in that location,that is at their own risk. I verified that the flagging done by the applicant is 150 feet from the edge of Decker Creek during my site visits on 07/16/2024 and 07/30/2024. No surveyor or formal survey is required for clearing land by either Mason County's Resource Ordinance (MCC 8.52) or Forest Practices Approvals chapter(MCC 11.05). All procedures and ordinances for Forest Practices Approvals can be found using the aforementioned link. Sincerely, Luke Viscusi (he/him) I Planner Mason County Department of Community Development Office#360-427-9670 ext. 282 Cell#360-490-3103 LVsscusi@MasonCountyWA.gov From: Nejones75 <Nejones75@proton mail.com> Sent:Tuesday,August 13, 2024 7:56 PM 1 To: Luke Viscusi <LViscusi@masoncountywa.gov> Cc: mmobbs@quinault.org;gconnelly@chehalistribe.org; southpuget.region@dnr.wa.gov; sepacenter@dnr.wa.gov; lauren.whybrew@orcaa.org; sepa@masonpud3.org; R6CSTplanning@dfw.wa.gov; SEPA@dahp.wa.gov; mckerr0142@comcast.net; Rhonda Thompson <RThompson@masoncountywa.gov> Subject: Re: RE: RE: SEPA DNS and Comment Period for 202403269 Caution: External Email Warning! This email has originated from outside of the Mason County Network. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender, are expecting the email, and know the content is safe. If a link sends you to a website where you are asked to validate using your Account and Password, DO NOT DO SO! Instead, report the incident. Hello, The SEPA that was posted on the tree states there was a comment period. Am providing comments and concerns as a citzen who lives downstream of the decker creek. As we discussed about the issue on the phone. I mentioned about if you were living down stream you might have similar questions. If you want me to fill out a freedom of information request form or similar form the county uses i would be happyto do so. The SEPA has listed septic system as well to direct comments to you. If you could not answer the questions or able to handle the comments you should have listed a POC for the septic issues on the SEPA. From my observation and what I know about the area since I lived out here now for a few years now, it seems reckless of your department to clear a whole lot then dig holes to determine the soil type. If that is a procedure please provide the checklist the county uses or any ordinance that goes with it.This is why I requested the opnion and answers of someone from the Department of Ecology. Someone more familiar to this subject matter. Nothing personal. If you took offensive, it was not intended. This whole process intiatiad by you and your department as well taking the word of a applicant who may or may not be qualified seems rushed with no regard to meetingthe requirements as stated WAC 246-272A-0015 (1). As stated before, my concerns stem from my knowledge as a water distribution manager. If the on site sewage system particular the pressured system fails, that sewage well seep into the water table and highly likely end up in the creek. From what know a tank seems more safe for everyone's intrest. If however a tank is selected then the issue is how close to the easment and/or road. You have also stated the applicant has flagged out the buffer from the creek. Is he a surveyor? If so please provide the certification or records he as met the standards as defined in RCW 18.43.40. If you take the word of the applicant with no professional survey experience. Please walk me on where the county says that's ok. Appreciate all of your time as well be looking for a response. Have a good rest of the week. Sent from Proton Mail Android 2 -------- Original Message -------- On 8/13/24 16:18, Luke Viscusi wrote: Hello, The design of the septic system will not be completed until after the property has been logged, cleared off, and more test holes have been dug in to verify the soil type.The applicant has not applied for a septic system, as that would be done at a point in the future, following approval of the Forest Practices Approval permit. Despite not needing that granular of details,the applicant has still let me know that that they plan to put in a pressurized system. Earlier today I spoke with Travis Casey(Travis.Casey@ecy.wa.gov, 564-999-1142), a Nonpoint Project Specialist in Ecology's Water Quality Department.Travis assured me that the County's Environmental Health Specialists are qualified to determine whether the setback for a septic system is appropriate. I also spoke with Rhonda Thompson(RThompson@masoncountywa.gov or 360-427-9670 ext. 581), a Senior Environmental Health Specialist in the Mason County Public Health Department. Rhoda communicated to me that the required setback for drainfields to surface water is 100 feet and from septic tanks to surface water is 50 ft.The project would meet both of those requirements, but as stated above, design of the system will first require test holes to be dug to assure appropriate location of the drainfields.The location of the septic system on the site plan is proposed by the applicant—not set in stone. What is set in stone through this proposal is the clearing limit for logging. If you have septic seepage-related questions, I'd encourage you to contact Travis or Rhonda. Sincerely, Luke Viscusi (he/him) I Planner Mason County Department of Community Development Office#360-427-9670 ext. 282 Cell#360-490-3103 LViscusi@MasonCountyWA.gov From: Nejones75 <Neiones75@protonmail.com> Sent:Tuesday,August 13,2024 9:16 AM To: Luke Viscusi <LViscusi@masoncountywa.gov> Cc: mmobbs@quinault.org;gconnelly@chehalistribe.org; southpuget.region@dnr.wa.gov; sepacenter@dnr.wa.gov: lauren.whvbrew@orcaa.org; sepa@masonpud3.org; R6CSTplanning@dfw.wa.gov;SEPA@dahp.wa.gov; mckerr0142@comcast.net Subject: Re: RE: SEPA DNS and Comment Period for 202403269 Caution: External Email Warning!This email has originated from outside of the Mason County Network. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender, are expecting the email, and know the content is safe. If a link sends you to a website where you are asked to validate using your Account and Password, DO NOT DO SO! Instead, report the incident. What kind of septic is it?Tank? Drain field will go right in the same water table as the creek. Which would be harmful to the creek. Thus information is not being publicly available 3 Who is the the the DOE came and determined that the septic system is gar enough away from the boundary? I don't belove the SEPA meets the requirements. Sent from Proton Mail Android -------- Original Message -------- On 7/31/24 08:46, Luke Viscusi wrote: Hello All, Yesterday I issued a SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS)for the following project. SEPA record number 202403269, ???SEPA for FPA2024-00003???. Mason County File Number: SEP2024-00016. The project will include harvesting approximately.05 acres (21,200 sgft) of timber on a 5.28-acre lot.The harvested area will be converted to residential use,with a future single-family residence, septic system, and shop building planned. Decker Creek, which runs along the western property boundary of the site, is designated as a critical area by Mason County Code.An 150-foot vegetative buffer area surrounding Decker Creek, which is a Type F(fish bearing) stream, will not be cleared.The applicants are Cheryl and Michael Kerr. The SEPA 14-day comment period started yesterday (07/30/2024) and ends Wednesday,08/14/2024.The project is currently in the review process for a Class IV-General Forest Practices Approval through Mason County. Please let me know if you have any questions about the project and, of course, any comments for the SEPA comment period. Sincerely, Luke Viscusi (he/him) I Planner Mason County Department of Community Development Office#360-427-9670 ext. 282 Cell#360-490-3103 LViscusi@MasonCountyWA.gov 5 which is why I disagree with the your decision and would like to know who the POC is that is certified by the WDOE. Sent from Proton Mail Android -------- Original Message -------- On 8/13/24 08:52, Luke Viscusi wrote: Hello, The DOE is the Washington State Department of Ecology. I made the determination that the septic system is designed to be far enough away from the edge of Decker Creek. Mason County Code requires a 150-foot vegetative buffer, plus a 15-foot structural setback, for a total of 165 feet, from the edge of Decker Creek. I verified the buffer and setback on the site—the area that has been flagged by the applicant is outside Decker Creek's 150-foot vegetative buffer. This can be seen on the site plan submitted by the applicant(attached, page 3),which shows the "septic field location" is more than 165 feet from the edge of Decker Creek, even though it only needs to be more than 150 feet from the edge of Decker Creek because that would be the clearing limit(165 feet is only the setback for structures above grade). Sincerely, Luke Viscusi (he/him) I Planner Mason County Department of Community Development Office#360-427-9670 ext. 282 Cell#360-490-3103 LViscusi@MasonCountVWA.gov From: Nejones75 <Neiones75@protonmail.com> Sent:Thursday,August 1, 2024 7:22 AM To: Luke Viscusi <LViscusi@masoncountywa.gov>; mmobbs@quinault.org; gconnelly@chehalistribe.org; south puget.region@dnr.wa.gov; sepacenter@dnr.wa.gov; lauren.whybrew@orcaa.org;sepa@masonpud3.org; R6CSTplanning@dfw.wa.gov; SEPA@dahp.wa.gov; mckerr0142@comcast.net Subject: Re: SEPA DNS and Comment Period for 202403269 Caution: External Email Warning!This email has originated from outside of the Mason County Network. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender, are expecting the email, and know the content is safe. If a link sends you to a website where you are asked to validate using your Account and Password, DO NOT DO SO! Instead, report the incident. Good Morning, 4 ASL) AeJ D_7/19/�- 4 0x)X3 Cheryl & Michael Kerr Parcel No. 620092250010, 15-XX W Ford Rd, Lot 1 Matlock, Mason County, WA 98560 FPA No: FPA2024-00003, SEPA No: SEPA2024-00016 Total site acreage:5.28, FPA acreage: Approx. % (21,200 Sq. ft). Existing gravel road from W Truman Glick Drive to south property line. Location is identified on FPA Stormwater Minimum Requirement Dwg attached to package. Soils within the upper 4' of natural ground observed to be moist, brown silty sand with gravel. The topography of property is generally flat and drainage is Decker Creek which is identified on FPA Stormwater Minimum Requirement Dwg. attached to package. Ref. Geological Assessment, Scovill 5 Lot Residential Subdivision,xxx W Ford Road, Parcel No. 62006-22-00010, Madson County,Washington. Project#23108. Anticipated start and end dates is TBD upon the county approval of FPA&SEPA Applications. Logging method will be left up to Licensed Logging Subcontractor. Property will be used for single family home. Minimum Requirement#1: Prepare a Storm Water Site Plan. 1. Construction access is from existing gravel logging road through property from north to south. No stabilization is required to prevent tracking of sediment off-site. 2. Clearing limits are identified on FPA Stormwater Minimum Requirement Dwg attached to package. 3. No sediment control is required for this project. 4. No soil or slope stabilization required. S. Decker Creek is the only natural or constructed drainage feature on the site. Location is identified on FPA Stormwater Minimum Requirement Dwg. attached to package. Minimum Requirement#2: Prepare a Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWWPPP) 1. Preserve vegetation/mark clearing limits: All boundaries will be in place as identified on FPA Stormwater Minimum Requirement Dwg. attached to package and will be maintained by the applicant through the duration of the clearing and construction phases of the project. 2. Establish construction access: No stabilization is required to prevent tracking of sediment off- site. 3. Control flow rates: ESC(Erosion Sediment Control), N/A. See Minimum Requirement#5. 4. Install sediment controls: Sediment control feature is not required for this project due to the natural vegetation and topography of the project site. 5. Stabilize soils: N/A,Typical to 4. 6. Protect slopes:The property is flat with no slopes. 7. Protect Drain inlets: N/A, No drain inlet on or near project. 8. Stabilize channels and outlets: N/A, No channels or outlets within 150 feet of project site. 9. Control pollutants: N/A, No pollutant currently on property. Natural vegetation. 10. Control dewatering: N/R,Surface water table is below construction project. 11. Maintain BMPs:All BMPs will be inspected and maintain thru entire project.All temporary BMPs will be removed at the end of the final project. 12. Manage the project:Thru all phases of the project the BMPs will be inspected, maintained and repaired. 13. Protect Low Impact Development(LID) BMPs: N/R, Because of the small scale (3/4 acres),the flat topography of the site and the project site being surrounded with natural vegetation. Minimum Requirement#3: Pollution Source Control 1. N/A Minimum Requirement#4: Preserve Natural Drainage system and Outfalls 1. The natural drainage pattern is Decker Creek which is identified on FPA Stormwater Minimum Requirement Dwg. attached to package.The area to be cleared is beyond the 150-foot offset as required from Decker Creek Minimum Requirement#5: Manage Stormwater On-Site 1. The property is flat with vegetation surrounding clearing site. Natural on-site dispersion and infiltration with minimum flooding and erosion impact without creating on-site stormwater management. Z COMMISSIONERS Q THOMAS J. FARMER N JULI A.TUSON MUE Q JEFFREY S. MCHARGUE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT MANAGER ANNETTE CREEKPAUM August 5, 2024 Mason County Attn: Luke Viscusi 525 W Cota Street Shelton WA, 98584 LViscusi@MasonCountyWA.gov RE: Mason PUD 3—SEPA comments regarding SEP2024-00016; Applicant: Cheryl & Michael Kerr; Harvesting approximately .05 acres of timber on a 5.28-acre lot for residential use; 62009-22-50010; 20 W Truman Glick Dr, Matlock,WA 98560 Dear Luke: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the DNS- Determination of Nonsignificance issued by Mason County, regarding the above-referenced project. Mason PUD 3 ("PUD") has reviewed the information provided and has the following comment(s): Although the information provided to the PUD through the SEPA process does not include specific details regarding this project's potential need for power, it appears that the project will include residential development,with the potential for future development subject to availability of urban services.The PUD hereby provides notice that any new electrical load is subject to the PUD's capacity and ability to serve the load.All applicants seeking to connect to the PUD's electrical system must comply with all PUD service rules and regulations, including but not limited to the PUD's line extension policy and system capacity fee.Applicants are encouraged to connect with the PUD to obtain information such as the line extension policy and the service rules and regulations. Additionally,the subject property is located with the "Deckerville Fiberhood" (designated PUD fiber optic network area).You may contact the PUD's Telecommunications department at(360)432-1550 or telecomconnect@masonpud3.org to inquire regarding fiber optic service status, options and details. PUD's comments contained in this correspondence may not constitute an exhaustive list of the various authorizations that must be obtained or legal requirements that must be fulfilled in order to carry out the proposed action. If you have any questions regarding electrical service, please contact Customer Service Engineering at (360)426-0888 or serviceeng@masonpud3.org. Sincerely, ,r4ac¢zY.���e¢a�.noru� Annette Creekpaum(Aug 5,M22413:23 PDT) Annette Creekpaum, CEO Mason PUD 3 P.O. Box 2148•Shelton, WA 98584• (Bus) 360-426-8255•(Fax) 360-426-8547 www.pud3.org