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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEP2019-00075 Environmental Checklist - SEP Application - 9/10/2019 SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Mason County Permit Center Use: SEP ❑ Single Family DNS: $600.00 Parcel #: ❑ Other DNS: 0 to 9.99 acres: $730 Date RcvdRECEIVED 10 to 20 acres: $880 Over 20 acres: $1100 SEP 10 2019 ❑ DS/EIS: $5000 + $90 per hour 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)(MC version) July 2016 Page 1 of 14 A. Background HELP 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: N/A. 2. Name of applicant: PCI, LLC. 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 1415 College Street, Lacey, WA 98503 Contact: Dean Mauerman, 360-280-0784 4. Date checklist prepared: 8/28/19 Type text here 5. Agency requesting checklist: Mason County Planning Department 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): As soon as possible to support the Forrest Practices Application. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. PCI, LLC intends to build multi-family housing consistent with the vision of the Mason County Comprehensive Plan, similar to Hearthstone Appartments, Tumwater, WA. See www.hearthstonelife.com. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. A wetlands evaluation and formal report has been previously submitted to Mason County. The report confirms there are no wetlands on, or within 300 feet of the boundary of the property. Additionaly, a geotechnical asseesment has been accomplished and has been previously submitted to Mason County. 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. A Land Modification Permit Application has been submitted in addition/parallel with this FPA for accompanying site work. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. The proposed work requires a Forest Practices Application, O C,,J 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.) PCI, LLC proposes FPA approval to clear cut the lower 4.5 acres of the site in support of constructing multi-family housing consistent with the vision of the Mason County Comprehensive Plan. The parcel is 10.0 acres. --ft_ _ FPA cvtr) qY t� I>,n �&4{ CL C'�-Vi� 'S —dry►(T/ Q- C G�cm- � 0.h a-P a-✓A-in,..c,�.CZ'A&V l," ) u p SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version) July 2016 Page 2 of 14 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 12328-23-00011 is located in the Belfair UGA, on Roy Boad Road, begining where the road changes from asphalt to gravel. TR4 of SW NW, West of WA-3. Maps of the parcel are shown in the attached Storm Water/Erosion Control Site Plan and Geological Assesment. B. Environmental Elements HELP 1. Earth hf elpl a. General description of the site: (circle one): Flat, rollin , hilly, eep slopes, mountainous, other b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? Slope vaires from flat on the Western portion to greater than 15% on the Eastern portion near WA-3. Work will only be accomplished in the areas that are less than 15% slope. 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. Various soil types, see attached Geological Assesment. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. There are no indications of unstable soils in the immedaite vicinity, see attached Geological Assesment. 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. For the FPA, only tree removal is proposed. A Land Modification Permit Application was submitted in addition/parrallel to the FPA. The Land Modification Permit Application proposes removing tree stumps and moving 3000 CU yards within the site._ C o Q«•.KCAU d e- b r i v%t t►..S 'r IlvlLt t 4-Q tux 4-r,6 Le-_ .{u� kV v d o -�cam, 0 f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. ?V-0 P�s� The parcel was partially logged in 2014 and no erosion has occurred, see attached Geological Assesment. Erosion is further addressed/mitigated by the Erosion Control Site Plan. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? N/A for FPA and Land Modification Permit. Unkonwn for future uses. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version) July 2016 Page 3 of 14 h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Stabilized construction entrances and silt fencing. See Erosion Control Site Plan and Geological Assesment. 2. Air hj elpl 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. None for FPA and Land Modification Permit. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. None known. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: N/A. 3. Water hL_ Il a. Surface Water: hf pM 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. No. 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. N/A. 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. N/A. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No, see attached Erosion Control Site Plan. 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. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version) July 2016 Page 4 of 14 b. Ground Water: h( elpl 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. 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. N/A. 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. Runoff source is rain and will not flow into any other waters. See Erosion Control Site Plan. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. N/A. 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. No. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: Site is stable. Stabilized construction entrances and silt fencing will be added. See Erosion Control Site Plan and Geological Assesment. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAG 197-11-960)(MC version) July 2016 Page 5 of 14 4. Plants hel a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other V evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other shrubs grass pasture crop or grain Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops. wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Evergreen and deciduous trees will be removed, estimated 10mbf. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known or identified. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: N/A for FPA and Land Modification Permit. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. None known. 5. Animals [hejpj a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Examples include: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other.- fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other None known. b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. None known. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version) July 2016 Page 6 of 14 d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Only half of the property will be affected by the FPA and Land Modification Permit. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None known. 6. Energy and Natural Resources hel a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. N/A for FPA and Land Modification Permit. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. N/A for FPA and Land Modification Permit. 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: N/A for FPA and Land Modification Permit. 7. Environmental Health hI elpl 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. None known. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. None known. 2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. None known. 3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project. None known. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. None known. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version) July 2016 Page 7 of 14 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: N/A for FPA and Land Modification Permit. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example.- traffic, equipment, operation, other)? None. WA-3 is nearby, but will not 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. Logging and earth moving equipment will be used for the duration of tree/stump removal, an estimated 2 weeks during normal business hours. This noise is negligible when compared to the constant noise created by nearby WA-3. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Work is expected to occur during normal business hours. 8. Land and Shoreline Use hf eM 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 vacant land. Adjacent properties are primarily residential. The proposed tree/stump removal will have no effect on adjacent properties. b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use? None known. 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? R-10. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Belfair UGA, zoned R-10 SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version) July 2016 Page 8 of 14 g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N/A. In. 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? N/A for FPA and Land Modification Permit. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? N/A for FPA and Land Modification Permit. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: N/A for FPA and Land Modification Permit. L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The proposed tree/stump removal supporting construction of multi-family housing is consistent with vision of the Mason County Comprehensive Plan. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: N/A. 9. Housing h� el a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. N/A for FPA and Land Modification Permit. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A for FPA and Land Modification Permit. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: N/A for FPA and Land Modification Permit. Any future devemopement would be consistent with vision of the Mason County Comprehensive Plan. 10. Aesthetics h( el] a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? N/A for FPA and Land Modification Permit. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: N/A for FPA and Land Modification Permit. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version) July 2016 Page 9 of 14 11. Light and Glare hel a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? NIA. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? N/A. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? N/A. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: N/A. 12. Recreation h[ elpl a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? N/A for FPA and Land Modification Permit. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. N/A for FPA and Land Modification Permit. 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 for FPA and Land Modification Permit. 13. Historic and cultural preservation hI elpl 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 known. b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. None known. c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. Detailed site visual inspection, records research, GIS data, historic maps, interviews with the family that previously owned the parcell for approximately 80 years, and the Geological Assesment shows no evidence of cultural and historic resources. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version) July 2016 Page 10 of 14 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. N/A, see 13.a, 13.b, and 13.c above. 14. Transportation hel 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 only public access is via Roy Boad Road. WA-3 runs along the East boundary of the site and is not affected by this application. Future developement would not change site access. 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 currently served by the nearby Mason County Park and Ride, approximately one block South on Roy Boad Road. Service includes Mason County Transit and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Worker-Driver busses. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? N/A for FPA and Land Modification Permit. Future developement would add parking spaces in accordance with Mason County Code. 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). N/A for FPA and Land Modification Permit. Future developement would likely extend the paved portion of Roy Boad Road in accordance with Mason County Code. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No. f. How man vehicular trips per day would b generated y p p y u e ge e ated 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? N/A for FPA and Land Modification Permit. Future developement would address traffic impacts. 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: N/A for FPA and Land Modification Permit. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version) July 2016 Page 11 of 14 15. Public Services hf e►pl 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. N/A for FPA and Land Modification Permit. Future developement would address these impacts. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. N/A for FPA and Land Modification Permit. 16. Utilities hL elpl a. utilities currently available at the site: lephon electric y, natural gas, water, refuse service, t , s nitary se r, septic system, o er c. 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. N/A for FPA and Land Modification Permit. Future developement would specifically address utility needs, however city water, sewer and storm drain systems are located nearby the site. C. Signature ILLELP 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: Name of signee Greg Mauerman Position and Agency/Organization Member, PCI LLC. Date Submitted: D. Supplemental sheet for nonproject actions HELP (IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet for project actions) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version) July 2016 Page 12 of 14 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; pro- duction, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? The proposed tree/stump removal is not likely to increase the discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic of hazardous substances; or production of noise. Storm water for future development will be in accordance with Mason County building/site development codes. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: N/A, see above. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? The proposed tree/stump removal will occur in accordance with local codes, best practices and the Erosion Control Site Plan. This work will only affect half of the property and is expected to have minimal affect on plants, animals, fish or marine life. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: N/A, see above. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? No t Applicable. The tree/stump removal is consistent with the Belfair UGA plan and the Mason County Comprehensive Plan. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: N/A, see above. 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? The proposed tree/stump removal is not likely to affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study)for governmental protection. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: See above. 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? The proposed tree/stump removal supporting multi-family housing is consistent with the Belfair UGA plan and the Mason County Comprehensive Plan. The parcel does not contain any shoreline. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are.- NA see above. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version) July 2016 Page 13 of 14 I 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? The proposed tree/stump removal supporting multi-family housing is consistent with the Mason County Comprehensive Plan and is not likely to increase demands on public services. The Mason County Comprehensive Plan has been upgrading transportation and public services for years, specifically to support the kind of UGA development proposed by this application. Additionally, Mason County recently installed a park-and-ride facility just one block away from the subject parcel. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: See above. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. The proposed tree/stump removal supporting multi-family housing is consistent with the Mason County Comprehensive Plan, there are no conflicts with local, state, or federal laws. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version) July 2016 Page 14 of 14