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SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Purpose of checklist: 6 14*oe
Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental'it,6"cts of your
proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, Minimization
or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental
impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal.
Instructions for applicants:
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please
answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult
with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use "not applicable" or
"does not apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown.
You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate
answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision-
making process.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of
time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal
or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your
answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant
adverse impact.
Instructions for Lead Agencies:
Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to
evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse
impacts. The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to
make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is
responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents.
Use of checklist for nonproject proposals:
For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable
parts of sections A and B plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please
completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or
site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead
agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part B - Environmental Elements—that do not
contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal.
A. Background
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Olympic Sunset View Apartments
2. Name of applicant: Belfair Apartments, LLC Attn: Sterling Griffin
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3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Apex Engineering LLC 2601 S.
35'h St Suite 200 Tacoma WA 98409 Attn: Tres Kirkebo 253-473-4494
4. Date checklist prepared: June 9, 2020, revised June 22, 2020, addendum December 31,
2020
5. Agency requesting checklist: Mason County
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Clearing and Grading of the site is anticipated Spring 2021. Site development and building
construction to immediately follow.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
No, the completion of the retaining wall building permits and multi-family apartment complex are
anticipated to complete this project.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
A Geotechnical Report by The Riley Group, Inc. dated June 2020.
Mass Grading Storm Drainage, TESC and CSWPPP and Maintenance plan by Apex
Engineering.
Storm Drainage Report by Apex Engineering dated 1/05/2021.
Site Development Plan Set by Apex Engineering stamp dated 01/05/2021
Desktop Review for the Olympic Sunset View Apartments by SWCA dated 7/10/2020.
Traffic Impact Analysis and Intersection Control Evaluation by SCJ Alliance dated 06/2020.
Trip Generation Memo by SCJ Alliance dated 01/04/2021.
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other
proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
A Preliminary Plat has been approved for adjacent property which will share an access from
SR3 off of an extension of NE Ridge Point Blvd.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
SEPA determination, clear and grade permit, NPDES permit approvals have been gained with.
This SEPA addendum including Site Development ,right-of-way permit, building permits
including retaining walls and any other permits required by Mason County and WSDOT.
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size
of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to
describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this
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page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project
description.)
The scope of the project consists of 11 apartment buildings with a total of 234 units, associated
accesses, parking areas, and extension of the 60' wide primary collector, NE Ridge Point Blvd,
to the apartment site access within parcel 123285000003 & 12328240000. The apartment site
consists of approximately 14.29 acres, including the extension of NE Ridge Point Blvd. The
apartments will be builint in two phases with 126 units in phase I and 108 units in phase ll. The
site development will be completed for the whole site. The maiority of the site was previously
graded under a mass grading permit, this site development application includes the fine grading
for the project designed facilities.
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise
location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and
range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or
boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic
map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you
are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications
related to this checklist.
The project is located in the Northwest Quarter, Section 28, Township 23 North, Range 1 West,
Willamette Meridian. Tax parcel 123285000003. Access and utilities esmt pet afn 1715769,
1715770. From north bound State Highway 3, turn right on NE Ridge Point Boulevard, site is
the vacant area on the left.
B. Environmental Elements
1. Earfh
a. General description of the site:
(circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, tee slo es mountainous, other
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
Site topography is generally comprised of an upper west-facing slope, a central south-facing steep slope,
and a lower southwest-facing slope, with a west-facing steep slope located in the southeast corner. A
steep west-facing road cut for State Route 3 is located to the west of the property, with the top of slope
located approximately on the west property line. The southeast site corner has a steep slope with
gradients of 40 to greater than 100 percent. The road cuts along the western property line descend to
State Route 3 at gradients of about 60 percent.
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat,
muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any
agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in
removing any of these soils.
According to the Geotechnical Report the soils encountered during field exploration include up to 16 feet
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of fill comprised of loose to medium dense silty sand with some gravel over native deposits of medium
dense to very dense silty sand with gravel glacial till and loose to medium dense outwash deposits
comprised of sand with varying amounts of silt and gravel and gravel with varying amounts of sand and
silt. More detailed descriptions of the subsurface conditions encountered are presented in the borings
and test pits included in Appendix A of the Geotechnical Report.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe.
There are no surface indications or history of unstable soils on site or in the vicinity..
According to the Geotechnical Report and based on the density of the subsurface soils and
inclination of the slopes, the slopes onsite are stable in their present condition and
configuration.
e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of
any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
The majority of the site was previously graded under a mass grading permit. Fine grading is
anticipated with this site development application. It is estimated that this fine grading will
consist of approximately 41,000 +/- cubic yards cut and approximately 6,000 +/- cubic yards
fill. This estimate is subject to change based on County review and final design. See the site
development plan set for details.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Yes, erosion could occur as a result of clearing and grading activities. Erosion is more likely
to happen during the rainy months between October and April.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Approximatley 53% of the site will be impervious surfaces.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
Erosion control measures associated with mass grading have been approved with prior
applications, those measures will remain in place until the site is stabilized with Mason
County approval. TESC BMP's will be used as necessary .
Potential sediment and erosion impact to downstream areas, from the proposed
construction activities, should be mitigated by the erosion control measures mentioned
above. Please see the Erosion and Sediment Control Report and Construction SWPPP for
Olympic Sunset View Apartments, for further information. The TESC measures will remain
in place from the clearing and grading activities until the site is stabilized and with Mason
County approval. TESC BMP's will be used as necessary,
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction,
operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and
give approximate quantities if known.
During construction: Dust and exhaust from vehicles and construction machinery and
equipment. All construction equipment will be in proper working order and within compliance
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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. Emission from personally owned motor vehicles is
regulated by the State. HVAC and similar residential equipment operate under
manufacturer's warranty within the applicable allowance for air emissions, as regulated by
other agencies.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe.
While SR 3 is adjacent and the US Navy Railroad is in the vicinity, emissions from these
sources are not anticipated to impact the mass grading effort.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
All construction equipment will be in proper working order and within compliance of the State
regulations regarding vehicle emissions. In accordance with Mason County standards the
site will be watered, and the streets will be cleaned as necessary to reduce dust emissions
during construction. The site landscaping and paving will reduce particulate air emissions.
3. Water
a. Surface Water:
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including
year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe
type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
There are no known surface water bodies on or within 200 feet of the site.
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet)the described
waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans.
N/A.
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed
from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected.
Indicate the source of fill material.
N/A
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
No. See, FEMA Map panel 5301150329E
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6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so,
describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
No discharges of waste material to surface waters is proposed or anticipated.
b. Ground Water:
1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give
a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn
from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No groundwater withdrawal is proposed. No water will be discharged into groundwater.
2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or
other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the
following chemicals. . . ; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the
number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number
of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve.
No waste materials are proposed to be discharged into the ground.
c. Water runoff(including stormwater):
1) Describe the source of runoff(including storm water) and method of collection
and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow?
Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe.
Temporary swales are proposed to intercept runoff from the mass graded site and direct
drainage to a temporary sediment pond. A conveyance system is proposed to direct storm
water runoff from the sediment pond riser to the existing conveyance system near the
intersection of NE Ridge Point Blvd. and SR-3. Refer to the Developed Basin Map in the
Strom Drainage Report, Appendix A for additional information.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
Waste materials could enter ground and surface waters, generally as the result of
automotive/machinery/equipment fluid leaks during site work.
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If
so, describe.
No.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any:
Stormwater management for the apartment site and road extension will be provided by a
detention pond. Runoff will be directed to catchbasins within the parking area and road and
directed through conveyance pipes to an underground treatment facility before entering the
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detention pond for flow control. The pond will discharge to the existing conveyance system
installed under the previous mass grading permit.
Temporary erosion and sediment control (TESC) measures will be used both for clearing
and grading. TESC measures will remain in place and TESC best management practices
(BMP's) will be applied as necessary through completion of the site work.
4. Plants
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
X deciduous tree: alder, aple, aspen, other- Western Hemlock
X evergreen tree. dar, pine, other
X shrubs
X grass
____pasture
crop or grain
Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops.
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation—
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Vegetation will have been removed, as needed, under the approved mass grading permit.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any:
The mass grading work will leave slopes stabilized. Formal landscaping to Mason County
standards will be provided as part of the building permit submittal package.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
5. Animals
a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known
to be on or near the site.
Examples include:
birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other
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b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known, the project site has not been documented to provide critical habitats for
federally listed endangered, threatened or sensitive species.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
The Puget Sound is part of the Pacific Flyway, birds that inhabit the region vary seasonally.
There is no known habitat on this project site for migratory birds.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Wildlife is not anticipated to be significantly adversely affected by the proposed activities.
Future development will include landscaped open space areas which will provide for wildlife
on site.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar)will be used to meet
the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating,
manufacturing, etc.
N/A, this completed project will not use any energy. Future development applications will
describe future development energy use.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
If so, generally describe.
No, the project would not affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties.
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal?
List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any:
All energy conservation features required by Mason County and state ordinances and/or
codes will be met.
7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk
of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal?
If so, describe.
There are no environmental health hazards or hazardous waste that would occur as a result
of this project.
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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.
There are no anticipated toxic or hazardous chemical that will be stored, used or
produced during the project.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
There are no anticipated special emergency services that would be required.
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
None proposed.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
Noise from the traffic off State Highway 3 and the Navy Railroad are in the area but are not
anticipated to affect the project.
2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a
short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indi-
cate what hours noise would come from the site.
Durinq construction, short-term noise emitted from the use of construction equipment and
activities would be created during permitted hours of construction. The majority of this noise
will occur during the daytime hours between lam to 7pm. Long term noise would be
generated by activities typically associated with multi-family dwellings and neighborhoods.
The majority of this noise will occur during the daytime hours.
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
All vehicles, both construction and personal, are required to be muffled per existing vehicle
regulations. Construction will be limited to normal construction daytime hours between
approximately 7am to 7pm.
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8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current
land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe.
The site is zoned MU and is currently vacant.
North: State Highway 3
West: State HighwaV3
East: R-5 zoned vacant property with an anticipated residential plat.
South: GC zoned properties
b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe.
How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted
to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated,
how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or
nonforest use?
The site has been logged in the past.
1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal
business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides,
tilling, and harvesting? If so, how:
No.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
The site is currently vacant.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
MU-Mixed Use District
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Belfair Urban Growth Area.
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
Not applicable.
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h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify.
The site includes steep slopes that meet the definition for geological and erosion hazard
areas, see geotechnical report for details.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
The apartments are anticpated to provide 234 units. According to the 2000 census the
average household size for Mason county is 2.49 people which would result in
approximately 583 people residing in the completed project.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None.
L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any:
The proposed project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code and Design
Standards for the Belfair UGA within Mason County. Adherence with these codes ensures
compatibility with existing and projected land uses and plans.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term
commercial significance, if any:
None.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid-
dle, or low-income housing.
234 middle income units will be provided.
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:
Providing quality apartments in Mason County will increase housing availability and variety
available to Mason County residents.
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10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is
the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
The proposed buildings will not exceed 35' as allowed in the underlying MU zoning district.
Future building permits will include exterior building material, it is anticpated to be
cementitious siding or other materials acceptable to Mason County.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
Territorial views onto the site will be altered, as the apartments will be visible. The
apartments do not obstruct any protected views.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Adherence to Mason County landscaping and zoning code requirements reduce aesthetic
impacts. Ample landscape area and building height as well as separation reduce the
perceived size of the project.
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur?
Limited light or glare during site work is expected. The source of light or glare during site
work will be from headlights of vehicles/equipment/machinery on or entering/exiting the
site. Long daylight hours during Summer construction will limit the use of headlights.
This light will be produced in the evening hours.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
It is not anticipated that 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 anticipated.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
It is not anticipated that light or glare from the project will impact adjacent properties. All lighting
will comply with the applicable Mason County codes, and be directed inward to the site and
downward.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
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Theler Wetland Trails are located approximately 3 miles south of the site. Square Lake
State Park is located approximately 4 miles to the east.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
No, the proposed use will not displace any recreational uses.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
On-site recreation area is provided, as part of phase I, within a proposed recreation
building as required by Mason County Code. An indoor fitness area and pool as well as
lounge areas are proposed. See site plan for location and building size. Future building
permits will include interior details of the recreation building.
13. Historic and cultural preservation
a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45
years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers ?
If so, specifically describe.
Registers:
According to the Washington Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Records
Data (WISAARD)there are no listed places or objects on or adjacent to the site.
No structure on site or adjacent to the site is listed on, any national or state preservation registers.
National/State Eligibility:
No structures on or near the site have been formally shown as eligible for the national/state
register. However, it is possible that properties in the vicinity built more than 50 years ago could
become eligible.
b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or
occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material
evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any
professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources.
No landmarks, features or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation is known. SWCA
Environmental Consultants performed a desktop review for this protect.
c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic
resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the
department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic
maps, GIS data, etc.
The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) is Washington States
primary agency with knowledge and expertise in historic preservation. They provide an
online search for registered and inventoried properties known as WISAARD that was
reviewed for this checklist.
SWCA contacted Shaun Dinubilo with the Squaxin Island Tribe, Kris Miller with the
Skokomish Indian Tribe and Dennis Lewarch with the Suguamish Tribe.
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d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and
disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may
be required.
It is not anticipated that this protect will impact any historic preservation or continued use
of any potential heritage properties in the vicinity. The site will follow State guidelines for
inadvertent discoveries.
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and
describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
The site is accessed by NE Ridge Point Boulevard. The nearest highway is State Highway 3.
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally
describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop?
The site is serviced by Mason County Transit that has stops on the access road NE Ridge
Point Boulevard.
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal
have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate?
The protect is providing 435 parking spaces and eliminating none. The parking is provided in
phases with 237 stalls in phase I and 198 spaces in phase 11.
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).
Yes, an extension of the 60' wide NE Ridge Point Boulevard, to the project entrance is
proposed as a part of the Site Development Permit.
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of)water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
No.
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal?
If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would
be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation
models were used to make these estimates?
According to the Trip Generation Memo by SCJ alliance the protect is anticipated to generate
1,338 ADTs and 108 PM Peak trips.
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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:
Currently SCJ Alliance is providing WSDOT a Traffic Impact Analysis and Intersection
Control Evaluation which WSDOT has requested. Improvements to the intersection of NE
Ridge Point Boulevard and State Route 3 Improvements are anticipated. While specifics are
unknown at this time, this protect will continue to participate in the process and ultimate
necessary improvements. A copy of the TIA and ICE by SCJ is included with this Checklist.
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 a residential
apartment complex.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
Tax revenue from the new development will help offset the increased demand for public
services.
16. Utilities
a. ircle
e natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sew eptic system,
other
e. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service,
and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might
be needed.
Power: Mason County PUD
Water: Belfair Water District
Sanitary Sewer: Mason County Sewer
Telephone & Cable: As available; Wave, AT&T.
Gas: As available; PSE
C. Signature
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the
lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Signature: %'
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Name of signee Cheryl Ebsworth
Position and Agency/Organization Senior Planner, Apex Engineering
Date Submitted: 06/10/2020 and 06/22/2020 addendum submitted 01/05/2021
D. Supplemental sheet for nonproject actions
(IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet for project actions)
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction
with the list of the elements of the environment.
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of
activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or
at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in
general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; pro-
duction, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise?
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or
areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks,
wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or
cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands?
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
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5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it
would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans?
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public
services and utilities?
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or
requirements for the protection of the environment.
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SCJ ALLIANCE
CONSULTING SERVICES
Technical Memo
To: Cheryl Ebsworth, Senior Planner,Apex Engineering
From: Aaron Knight, PE
Date: January 4, 2021
Project: Olympic View Apartments—Harbor Custom Development
Subject: Trip Generation Summary
SCJ Alliance (SCJ) prepared a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA)for the Olympic Ridge Single Family Residential and
Olympic View Apartments projects located near the intersection of Ridgepoint Blvd and SR 3 in Belfair, WA.As it
is anticipated that both projects may follow similar timelines for completion, it has been the intent of the
Developer to prepare traffic analysis for both projects simultaneously.At the request of Apex Engineering,the
site Engineer for both projects, SCJ has performed a trip generation summary for Olympic View Apartments
development in support of their SEPA documentation.
AM Peak Hour Trip Generation
Site Plan Description LUC ITE Description Variable Value Trip Rate Distribution Total Trips
In Out In F Clut7 Total
Apa;moms1 221 Multifamily Housing(Mid-Rise) units 246.0 0.36 26% 74`,. 23 1 66 1 89
PM Peak Hour Trip Generation
Site Plan Description LUC ITE Description Variable Value Trip Rate Distribution Total Trips
In out In Out Total
Apartment} 1 221 IMultifamily Housing(Mid-Rise) Units 246.0 0.44 61% 39% 66 1 42 108
Daily Trip Generation
Site Plan Description LUC ITE Description Variable Value Trip Rate Distribution Total Trips
In Out In Out 7 Total
Apartments 1 221 IMultifamily Housing(Mid-Rise) Units 246.0 5.44 50% 50% 669 1 669 1 1,338
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