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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEP2022-00002 Evironmental Checklist for SUP2022-00001 - SEP Application - 1/13/2022 ��P 2022 � moo a RECEIVED [eL 6oP 2_02Z-ooa� JAN 18 2022 SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 615 W. Alder Street Purpose of checklist: Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal. Instructions for applicants: 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. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 1 of 16 [ D A. Background 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Rush Belfair Industrial Park 2. Name of applicant: Steve Yester 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 6622 Wollochet Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 253-432-7064 4. Date checklist prepared: January 11, 2022 5. Agency requesting checklist: Mason County 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): County Approval Spring 2022 Mass Grading Spring 2022 Site Development Beginning Fall 2022 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. None Proposed 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Wetland Delineation Report by: Ecological Land Services 11/1/21 Geotechnical Report by: GeoResources 11/23/21 Traffic Impact Analysis by: SCJ Alliance 12/16/21 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. NPDES- Construction Stormwater General Permit 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Special Use Permit Site Development Permit Forest Practice Permit Geotechnical Assessment Report Review Wetland Delineation Review Stormwater Review 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.) 4 Warehouse Buildings & associated drive isles and parking area on two parcels. The site area is 23.22 Acres, development area limits 16.92 acres (736,896 sf)with a total building square footage of 326,540 sf. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 2 of 16 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 #s: 123214100000, 123211400001, 123214400000 Address: XXX State Route 3 Belfair, Washington- Mason County, Section 21 Township: 23N Range 1 W Legal Description NE SE* S 46/51 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)? The terrain across the site generally slopes down to the southeast and east. At approximately 2 to 10 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. The USDA natural resource conservation service (NRCS) web soil survey for Mason County maps the site as being underlain Alderwood gravelly sandy loam (Ab) soils and Everett gravelly loamy sand (Ed and Ee) soils. Ab- Alderwood gravelly sandy loam 8 to 15 percent slopes/ in hydrologic soils group B Ed- Everett gravelly loamy sand 0 to 5 percent slopes/ in hydrologic soils group A Ee- Everett gravelly loamy sand 5 to 15 percent slopes/ in hydrologic soils group A d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No evidence of significant surficial erosion active soil movement, active landslide activity, or deep-seated slope instability was observed at the site or adjacent areas. See Geotechnical Report by: GeoResources 11/23/21 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. Cut=106,080 CY +/- Fill=99,110 CY +/- Net=6,970 CY +/- Cut As grading plans are reviewed these estimates may be altered prior to obtaining approval. Engineering plans will be reviewed and approved by Mason County prior to any earthwork. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 3 of 16 f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Minimal erosion could occur, but it is unlikely due to the soil classification in the development area, minimal slopes, and conditions near the site. During the clearing and construction phases, erosion more likely to occur during rainy months of October through April. Proper drainage techniques will be applied during construction. After construction the site will be landscaped to help prevent erosion. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? The site will have an approximate impervious coverage of 80% h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Temporary Erosion and sediment control (TESC) BMP's will be implemented during site construction as well as TESC measures carried over from clearing and grading. On site grading will be reviewed and permitted by Mason County prior to any earthwork. The TESC measures will remain in place from the clearing and grading activities until the site is stabilized and with Mason County approval. 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during constructioni-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. Completed Project: Emissions from vehicles as a result of normal industrial park activities. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No, there are no known off-site sources of emissions that would affect the proposed project. 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. Wa ter a. Surface Water: SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 4 of 16 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 is a category III wetland on the adjacent parcel to the east. See Ecological Land Delineation Wetland Report. Report by: Ecological Land Services 11/1/21 for details. 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. Minimal clearing and grading is proposed within 150 feet of the wetland. 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 known. No. in 1 - ar fl lain? If so note location on the site 5 Does the proposal lie with a 00 a ood , p p Y p plan. No, according to FEMA Firm Panel Number 53045CO331 E the site is not located within a 100 year floodplain. 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: 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 will be withdrawn as part of this project. No water will be discharged to the ground as part of the project. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 5 of 16 I 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. Subject to timing of the project and the future sanitary sewer main extension and lift station for the area, the owner proposes to connect to public sewer. If the future public sanitary sewer is not available at the time of construction for the warehouses the owner will install a temporary septic system until public sanitary sewer connection is available. 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. Source: Stormwater Disposal: Conveyed to a proposed regional infiltration pond facility for flow control. Enhanced treatment will be provided via sand filter, emerging treatment technologies, or treatment train. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Yes, oils and greases from vehicles could enter ground or surface water. Generally, as the result of automotive/machinery/equipment fluid leaks during site work, traffic, and landscaping. 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. Natural drainage patterns are proposed to be maintained to the maximum extent feasible. Runoff discharges at the NW portion of the site under existing conditions. The proposed conveyance system will be collected at the NW portion of the site as well. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: Flow control will be implemented via infiltration per Volume I Section 2.5.7 of the 2012 SWMMWW. Stormwater discharges shall match developed discharge durations to pre-developed durations for the range of pre-developed discharge rates from 50% of the 2-year peak flow up to the full 50-year peak flow. The pre-developed condition to be matched shall be a forested land cover 4. Plants a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197.11-960) July 2016 Page 6 of 16 shrubs tgrass 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? All vegetation will be removed from the development area. Vegetation across the site generally consists of a dense stand of coniferous and deciduous trees with a medium dense to dense understory of native and invasive plants and shrubs. 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: A landscape plan will be prepared by a licensed Landscape Architect. All landscape elements will be subject to the design standards of the Mason County Code 17.24.050. 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: hawOsamo(n, on eagle, on bir other: mammals: ear Ik, beaver, other: fish: bass, rout, herring, shellfish, other b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None Known, the USFWS critical habitat for threatened and endangered species map shows none on or near site. 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. The State of Washington priority habitats and species (PHS) mapping was reviewed as part SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 7 of 16 of this review. The mapping resource did not identify any priority species within or immediately adjacent to the site. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: None proposed. Landscaping on-site will provide some area for wildlife. 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. The completed project will use electricity to meet its energy needs and natural gas for heat. 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 wastes that would occur as a result of this proposal 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. None known SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 8 of 16 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 an Industrial Park area are anticipated. 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)? No noise in the area will 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 per Title 9.36. Long term noise from vehicular traffic entering and leaving the park is expected. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: All construction vehicles are required to be muffled per existing vehicle regulations. Construction will be limited to normal construction daytime hours between approximately 7 am and 10 pm during the week and 9am to 10pm on the weekend. Noise is regulated by Mason County Code 9.36 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 currently vacant land zoned GC, General Commercial The proposal is not anticipated to affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197.11-960) July 2016 Page 9 of 16 Current Adjacent Land Uses: North: Undeveloped Land, within Belfair UGA Mason County East: Undeveloped Land, zone Business Center, City of Bremerton West: Mason County Transit within Belfair UGA, Mason County South: Undeveloped Land, Mason County b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. The site has been used as working forest lands. 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? None. If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or no forest use? None 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. There are no structures on the site d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? N/A e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? General Commercial f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Resource — Designated Forest Land 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 16 h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. No i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? TBD i. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, !if any: Not Applicable L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The Proposal is consistent with the Mason County zoning code and comprehensive plan. 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, middle, or low-income housing. No housing provided. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. No housing eliminated c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: No impact to housing so no measures to reduce or control housinl9 impacts are proposed 10. Aesthetics SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 11 of 16 a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? Approximately 35 Feet. Principal exterior materials are concrete, metal, and glass. 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: The site will follow all applicable design standards per Mason County code including landscaping buffers. 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 term light and glare produced will be typical of an Industrial Park, to include interior and exterior lighting for buildings, and security lights. 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? It is not anticipated light or glare from the project will impact adjacent properties. The light and glare of the finished project is not likely to be a safety hazard, interfere with views, or affect wildlife. 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 a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? No recreational opportunities are designated. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 12 of 16 , No c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: No impacts on recreation are anticipated so no measures to reduce or control impacts are proposed. 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. 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 this 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. d. 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 State's primary agency with knowledge and expertise in historic preservation. They provide an online search for registered and inventoried properties know as WISAARD. WISAARD 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. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 13 of 16 I It is not anticipated that this project will impact any historic preservation or continued use of any potential heritage properties in the vicinity. Prior to any land disturbing activities, an Inadvertent Discovery Plan will be in place and implemented for the project. 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 from LogYard Road at the SR 3 / Log Yard Road round about. A future 9 extension of Log Yard Road will have a connection to the planned Freight Corridor south of the site. 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 not served by public transit. The nearest transit stop is the Mason Transit Authority Park and Ride that is approximately 150 feet away, south of Log Yard Road. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? Total Provided: 450 Stalls None eliminated. 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. The recent SR 3 / Log Yard Road roundabout and extension of Log Yard Road accommodates the proposal with a driveway at Lot 1. A future extension of Log Yard Road to the Freight Corridor will accommodate a secondary direct access for Lot 2. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of)water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No, outside the Runway Protection Zone of the Bremerton National Airport. 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? PM Peak Hour Trips 111 AM Peak Hour Trips 111 Daily Trips 1,737 See SCJ Alliance TIA Report SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 14 of 16 The total trip generation expected from this project is calculated by applying the unit measure for the land use category to the appropriate trip generation rate. 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 h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: All traffic produced from the site will be distributed via the roundabout at the intersection of SR 3 and Log Yard Road. Based on the analysis described in this report, the study intersection is projected to operate within the established intersection level of service standard, and no off-site mitigations are necessary. 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. Yes, the project will result in an increased need for public services as is typical of an Industrial Park. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. Tax revenue from the new buildings will adequately contribute to public services. 16. Utilities a. tilities current) lable at the site: lectrici atural gas, water refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other 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. Power: Mason PUD District 3 Gas: Cascade Gas Water: Belfair Water Sewer: Belfair Sewer Newkirk Road Connection C. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 15 of 16 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: WAY9Z Name of signee REM bIacKman Position and Agency/Organization woWd PIann ry /Aver e hng Date Submitted: SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 16 of 16