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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMEP2007-00059 Buffer Reduction on Type F Stream Hearing - MEP Letters / Memos - 10/16/2007 TO BE KEPT IN THE PARCEL FILE October 16, 2007 Notice of Decision Case: MEP2007-00059 Applicant: Be Fair LLC Notice is hereby given that Be Fair LLC, who is the applicant for the above- referenced Mason Environmental Permit, has been granted a Decrease of a Buffer. The request was approved pursuant to the Mason County Resource Ordinance No. 77-93, specifically for the construction of a Rite Aid Pharmacy within a stream buffer and setback. The proposal underwent SEPA Review. This is a final County decision. No further appeals to the County are available. Appeal may be made to Superior Court or the appropriate administrative agency as regulations apply. It is the appellant's responsibility to meet all legal requirements of any appeal process. If you have questions or require clarification on these issues please contact Charles Mead McCoy lll, Planner with Mason County at 360.427.9670 ext. 294 or chuckm@co.mason.wa.us TO BE KEPT IN THE 1 PARCEL FILE BEFORE THE HEARING EXAMINER FOR MASON COUNTY 2 Phil Olbrechts, Hearing Examiner 3 RE: Be Fair, LLC 4 FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS 5 Buffer Reduction on Type F Stream OF LAW AND FINAL DECISION 6 (MEP2007-00059) 7 INTRODUCTION 8 9 The applicant has requested buffer reduction to locate a Rite Aid pharmacy within the shoreline buffer and building setback of Belfair Creek. The Examiner approves the 10 requested permit subject to the conditions recommended by staff. 11 ORAL TESTIMONY: 12 Charles Mead McCoy III, Mason County Planner, introduced the Staff Report 13 together with accompanying exhibits. See Transcript. The Examiner asked why a buffer reduction was employed in this case instead of a variance. Staff explained that 14 the applicants would not qualify for a variance. Lee Boad, the applicant's biologist, added that this was a unique project where the affected buffer area was completely 15 cleared and ecologically segregated from the stream it is supposed to protect. 16 EXHIBITS: 17 See "Case Index" attached to the Staff Report dated September 17, 2007. 18 19 FINDINGS OF FACT 20 Procedural: 21 1. Applicant. The applicant is Be Fair, LLC. 22 2. Hearing. The Hearing Examiner conducted a hearing for the subject application on September 25, 2007, at or about 1:00 p.m., in the Mason County Board 23 of Commissioners Meeting Chambers. 24 Substantive: 25 {VE0675333.DOC;1/13009.900000/} Be Fair LLC - Buffer Findings, Conclusions and Decision P. 1 3. Site Description/Proposal. Applicant proposes to locate a Rite Aid 1 pharmacy with a footprint of approximately 17,468.75 square feet (107.5 feet x 162.5 feet) partially within the stream conservation buffer area and building setback of Belfair Creek. In conjunction with the project, the applicant proposes to combine the subject parcel with the adjoining parcel under a boundary line adjustment (the BLA is not before this hearing examiner and not a part of this decision). The total combined 4 acreage of the parcels will be 2.18 acres. The parcels abut the riparian zone of Belfair Creek along the southeast rear boundary line of the subject parcel. Two onsite existing commercial buildings and their associated sewage treatment systems will be 6 removed, and one commercial building and a new sewage treatment system will be constructed. Applicant also proposes to extend an existing retaining wall an 7 additional 15 linear feet within the stream conservation buffer area. The combined intrusion into the conservation buffer area by the building and retaining wall is 8 approximately 324 square feet. 9 The required Conservation Buffer Area for Belfair Creek, measured from the ordinary 10 high water mark (OHWM), is 150 feet, with an additional 15-foot building setback. The buffer reduction is requested because a small portion of the proposed structure 11 lies within the buffer/setback of Belfair Creek. The proposed building will be sited at least 100 feet from the creek's ordinary high water mark (OHWM). The side-yard 12 property lines are adjacent to existing commercial developments (i.e., North Mason County Chamber of Commerce Building and professional offices). The fronts of the 13 subject parcels abut State Route 3. 14 Belfair Creek is within the Urban Growth Area (UGA) of Belfair and has been 15 severely altered and modified due to its urban surroundings. According to the Staff Report, the creek is a "tight-lined" stream for a significant length in crossing under 16 State Route 3 and is a tributary of the Union River. The stream may become a spawning and rearing habitat for salmon and trout if downstream barriers to fish 17 passage are removed. The area within the buffer that will be developed under this 18 proposal was described in the Habitat Management Plan as "functionally displaced"; the area is dominated by non-native plant species and compacted parking areas for 19 boats, vehicles, and trailers. 20 The applicant proposes to offset the encroachment of the wall and building in the buffer with planting of approximately 2,271 square feet. The proposed area to be 21 restored with native-plantings is indicated on the Site Plot Plan. See Attachment 2 to 22 Staff Report. The proposed restoration area is immediately adjacent to the waterward side of the retaining wall and its proposed extension. A planting plan detailing the 23 proposed placement of all plantings and a summary of the total costs of habitat restoration has yet to be submitted by the Applicant, and submission to and approval 24 by staff of such a planting plan is a condition of this approval. 25 {V Eo675333.DOC;1/13009.900000/} Be Fair LLC - Buffer Findings, Conclusions and Decision p. 2 4. Characteristics of the Area. The general area is a highly urbanized 1 environment in the center of Belfair's UGA. Many commercial businesses occupy 2 the area surrounding State Route 3. 3 5. Adverse Impacts. The proposed building and extension of the retaining wall will intrude into the protected buffer of Belfair Creek. However, the potential 4 enhancement to the riparian function through restoration mitigation as set forth in the HMP, which is a condition of this approval, will more than offset the intrusion into a 5 "functionally displaced" buffer area dominated by non-native plant species and 6 compacted parking areas. The vegetation restoration may also continue to enhance protecting water quality in Belfair Creek as the native vegetation grows over time. 7 The replacement of two buildings and two sewage treatment systems with one building and one sewage treatment system will also mitigate the project. Finally, the 8 removal of potentially contaminated soils during excavation may also benefit the 9 immediate water quality of Belfair Creek and the Union River. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 11 Procedural: 12 1. Authority of Hearing Examiner. Staff have framed the instant proceeding 13 as a Type III quasi-judicial decision. See MCC 15.03.015(c)(3)(C). MCC 14 15.03.050(10) provides the Examiner with the authority to review and issue a final decision regarding buffer reduction request. 15 Substantive: 16 2. Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Designation. The zoning designation of 17 the subject site is zoned General Commercial District (GC). The Comprehensive 18 Plan designation is Belfair Urban Growth Area. 19 3. SEPA Compliance. SEPA notice was posted and sent for agency review and comment on August 30,2007. A Determination of Nonsignificance was made by 20 Mason County. See Attachment 4 to Staff Report. The proposal required review and comment by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Skokomish Tribe. 21 No comments were received to posted, published, and mailed notice of the 22 application or SEPA determination. 23 4. Review Criteria. The substantive review criteria applicable to this matter are codified at MMC 17.01.110(D)(3) and MMC 15.09.050(c). These criteria are 24 recited and addressed below: 25 A. MMC 15.09.050(c) {VE0675333.DOC;1/13009.900000/} Be Fair LLC-Buffer Findings, Conclusions and Decision p. 3 1 MCC 15.09.050(c)(1): The development does not conflict with the comprehensive plan and meets the requirements and intent of the Mason County Code[.] 3 5. The development meets the applicable criteria, does not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan, and meets the requirements and intent of the Mason County 4 Code. The General County-wide Planning Goals and Policies in the Economic Development Element of the Comprehensive Plan provide that "Mason County shall 5 promote economic vitality while protecting and maintaining a rural lifestyle, 6 balancing business and industrial development with environmental protection." See Goal 1. Policy 1.1 directs the County to "Recognize that environmental quality and 7 economic development are complementary objectives that should be achieved simultaneously." The associated Action Statement provides that the County should 8 "Develop and maintain a business friendly environment that encourages business development compatible with the environment of Mason County." Goal 3 provides 9 that the County should "Support sustainable business and industrial development 10 which: 1) Strengthens and diversifies the economic base; 2) promotes predominantly living-wage jobs and economic opportunity that preserves a high quality of life for all 11 citizens, and; 3) develops and operates in a manner compatible with the natural environment." As discussed throughout this decision, the project meets the above 12 policies by increasing promoting economic vitality in a balanced manner with 13 environmental protection. 14 MCC 15.09.050(c)(2): The development does not impact the public health, safety and welfare and is in the public interest. 15 6. As discussed throughout this decision, the proposed development would 16 not adversely impact the public health, safety, and welfare and it is in the public interest. The proposed mitigation associated with the development would more than 17 offset the impacts of the development. 18 MCC 15.09.050(c)(3): The development does not lower the level of service of 19 transportation and/or neighborhood park facilities below the minimum standards established within the comprehensive plan. 20 21 7. The subject property is served by State Route 3. The County cannot impose concurrency on state highways. Moreover, there is no indication that the 22 development would lower the level of service of transportation. Although the Comprehensive Plan does not establish levels of service for park facilities, the 23 guidelines contained in the Comprehensive Plan (6.25 to 10.5 acres of open/park space per 1,000 people) are based on population and would not be measured in terms 24 of commercial development. See Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan, Chap. 6 25 -Level of Service Standards/Needs Analysis. {VEo675333.DOC;1/13009.900000/} Be Fair LLC -Buffer Findings, Conclusions and Decision p. 4 1 B. MCC 17.01.110(D)(3) 2 MCC 17.01.110(D)(3): Mason County may decrease the buffer after consultation 3 with the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Skokomish Tribe, the Quinault Tribe and/or the Squaxin Island Tribe, after review and approval of a 4 Habitat Management Plan, and after a public hearing. Mitigation must be adequate to preserve or enhance the functions and values of the critical area. This means that a 5 finding must be made that the net effect of the proposal equal or better than applying 6 the standard buffers. If enhancement is part of the mitigation plan, then a greater level of enhancement is required to offset the time lost while the enhancement 7 matures. 8 8. The evidence demonstrates that this criterion has been satisfied. The County formally notified and invited comment from both the Washington Department 9 of Fish and Wildlife and the Quinault Tribe. The requisite public hearing was 10 conducted on September 25, 2007. As noted above, the mitigation proposed by the HMT more than offsets the effects of proposed development on the site. The 11 mitigation that is offered in the HMT would contribute to improving water quality and other aspects of habitat for fish and wildlife in Belfair Creek's riparian zone. 12 Landscaping buffer requirements as required in Title 17 Belfair UGA Zoning & Development Regulations will also assist in general water quality and stormwater 13 management within the Belfair UGA. 14 The potential enhancement to the riparian function through restoration mitigation as 15 set forth in the HW, which is a condition of this approval, will more than offset the intrusion into a "functionally displaced" buffer area dominated by non-native plant 16 species and compacted parking areas for boats, vehicles and trailers. The replacement of two buildings and two sewage treatment systems with one building and one 17 sewage treatment system will also mitigate the project. Finally, the removal of 18 potentially contaminated soils during excavation may also benefit the immediate water quality of Belfair Creek and the Union River. The mitigation offered would 19 improve the immediate area adjacent to the project to a greater degree than what has been proposed by the project to be developed as a commercial building. 20 21 DECISION 22 The Examiner approves the requested buffer reduction subject to the conditions contained herein and the mitigation measures recommended by staff in Section X of 23 24 25 (VE0675333.DOC;1/13009.900000/) Be Fair LLC -Buffer Findings, Conclusions and Decision p. 5 1 the September 17, 2007, Staff Report. 2 Dated this day of October, 2007. 3 4 Phi Olbrechts 5 Mason County Hearing Examiner 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 (VE0675333.DOC;1/13009.900000/) Be Fair LLC - Buffer Findings, Conclusions and Decision p. 6 CASE INDEX TO BE KEPT IN THE PARCEL FILE Be Fair, LLC Provision for Decreasing Buffer MEP2007-00059 Index# Date Description 1 September 17, 2007 Exhibit 1: Staff Report June, 2007 Attachment 1: Habitat Management Plan 3 June, 2007 Attachment 2: Site Plot Plan August 28, 2007 Attachment 3: Mason Environmental Permit Application 5 August 30, 2005 Attachment 4: Public Notice of SPEA Review— etermination of Nonsignificance 6 August 30, 2005 Attachment 5: Public Notice of Mason County Environmental Permit 7 Attachment 6: Chapter 17.24.100 Belfair UGA Zoning Code"GC—General Commercial District 8 Attachment 7: Curriculum Vitae C. M. McCoy III fja i41 - D 'P" C,rr�r t S C'q-- 0?7a t.#' CT 3 �-- TO BE KEPT /N PARCEL THE Mason County EL FILE Department of Planning Building I * 411 N. 5th Street * P.O. Box 279 Shelton, Washington 98584 * (360) 427-9670 September 17, 2007 TO: Mason County Hearing Examiner FROM: Planning Staff—Charles Mead McCoy III RE: Provision for Decreasing Buffer adjacent to a Type "F" stream for the location of a Rite Aid Pharmacy per the Mason County Resource Ordinance 77-93 (Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas, 17.01.110, Section D.3). STAFF REPORT I. Introduction: this report evaluates a request for a buffer reduction to locate a Rite Aid pharmacy with a footprint of approximately 17,468.75 square feet (107.5'X 1625) partially within the stream conservation buffer area and building setback of Belfair Creek (WDFW &WRIA catalogue number 15.504). The proposed building is currently sited at a distance of not closer than 100 feet from the creek's ordinary high water mark (OHWM) to the southeast on the adjacent parcel. This creek is within the Urban Growth Area (UGA) of Belfair and has been severely altered and modified due to its urban surroundings. It is a "tight-lined" stream for a significant length in crossing under State Route 3. It is a tributary of the Union River. It will offer potential spawning and rearing habitat for salmon and trout in the future when down stream barriers to fish passage are eventually removed. The site is a combined set of two parcels (12329-41-90230 & 12329-41-90190) that are to be joined together (BLA2007-00058). The BLA is not yet recorded with Mason County Auditor. There is also an existing retaining wall that is to be extended 15 additional linear feet within the stream conservation buffer area. The total acreage of the combined (2) parcels will be 1.72 + 0.46 = 2.18 acres. The combined intrusion into the conservation buffer area by both the retaining wall extension and the commercial building is approximately 15 sq. ft. + 309 sq. ft., respectively, equaling 324 total square feet. The amount of planted area offered in mitigation to offset the placing of the wall and building in the buffer is approximately 2,271 square feet. The Author of the Habitat Management Plan (HMP) describes the area within the buffer that will be developed under this proposal as "functionally displaced". The area is dominated by non-native plant species and compacted parking areas for boats, vehicles and trailers. The mitigation offered would improve the immediate area adjacent to the project to a greater degree than what has been proposed by the project to be developed as a commercial building. The proposed project is described and mitigation offered in the attached HMP (Attachment 1). The required Conservation Buffer Area measured from the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) of a Type "F" stream is 150 feet, with an additional 15-foot building setback. The buffer reduction is requested because a small portion of the proposed structure lies within the buffer/setback of Belfair Creek (Attachment 2). Staff recommends conditional approval of proposed project. II. Applicant: Be Fair, LLC III. Property Location: 23940 NE State Route 3, Belfair. Parcel numbers 12329-41-90190 & 12329-41-90230. IV. Date of Complete Application: 28 August 2007 V. Evaluations: A. Characteristics of the Site: The parcels to be developed as a commercial building site abut the riparian zone of Belfair Creek along the southeast rear boundary line of the subject parcel. The side-yard property lines are adjacent to existing commercial developments (i.e. North Mason County Chamber of Commerce Building and professional offices). The fronts of the subject parcels abut State Route 3. The proposed area to be restored with native-plantings is indicated on the plot map (Attachment 2). This designated area for restoration plantings is immediately adjacent to the waterward side of the retaining wall and its proposed extension. A planting plan will need to be submitted by the Applicant detailing the proposed placement of all plantings and a summary of the total costs of habitat restoration prior to approval by the Planning Department of final issuance of building permit. B. Characteristics of the Area: The general area is a highly urbanized environment in the center of Belfair's UGA. Many commercial businesses occupy the area surrounding State Route 3. C. Comprehensive Plan Designation: the Mason County Comprehensive Plan designation for the site is Belfair Urban Growth Area. D. Zoning: the parcel is zoned General Commercial District (GC) per the Belfair UGA Zoning Map. VI. SEPA Compliance, Public and Agency Comment: the SEPA (SEP2007- 00056) notice was posted and sent for agency review and comment on 30 August 2007. A Determination of Nonsignificance was made by Mason County (Attachment 4). No SEPA comments were received. Public notice of the Mason County Environmental Permit application and hearing date were posted onsite and at the Belfair Post Office on 8 August 2007 (Attachment 5). Notice of Mason County Environmental Permit hearing was published in the Shelton-Mason County Journal on September 6 and September 13, 2007. The proposal required review and comment by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Skokomish Tribe. No comments were received. A 28-day comment period followed. VII. Other Permits or Approvals: a Mason Environmental Permit application (MEP2007-00089) was received 28 August 2007 with this request for Provision for Decreasing Buffer (Attachment 3). A Stormwater Drainage Report was submitted for review and approval to Mason County Public Works. The proposal will require a Mason County Building Permit for the construction of a Commercial Building, and separate building permit for the construction of the retaining wall extension and replacement. A three-year plant monitoring program, from the time of initial planting, will be required by the County, with annual reports submitted yearly on the anniversary date of the initial plantings. A Title Notification of Habitat Management Plan shall be recorded with the County Auditor's Office prior to final approval of the building permit. Vill. Analysis: Buffer reduction is considered a Type III quasi-judicial decision. Thus Hearing Examiner approval is required. Staff finds that the request is generally consistent with the provisions stated in the Mason County Resource Ordinance and the Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas chapter (Section 17.01.110): "For major new development, Mason County may decrease the buffer after consultation with the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Skokomish Tribe, the Quinault Tribe and/or the Squaxin Island Tribe, after review and approval of a Habitat Management Plan, and after a public hearing. Mitigation must be adequate to preserve or 9 enhance the functions and values of the critical area. This means that a finding must be made that the net effect of the proposal [is] equal or better than applying the standard buffers. If enhancement is part of the mitigation plan, then a greater level of enhancement is required to offset the time lost while the enhancement matures." General Commercial District zoning in the Belfair UGA allows for this type of use (Attachment 6). The required conservation buffer for a Type "F" stream is 150 feet plus a 15-foot building setback for a total distance of 165 feet from OHWM. Stream typing is per Washington Department of Natural Resources stream typing criteria. The proposed mitigation described in the attached HMP will meet the above requirements, in Staff's professional opinion, as adequately offsetting to a greater degree the effects of proposed development on the site. The mitigation that is offered in the HMP would contribute to improving water quality and other aspects of habitat for fish and wildlife in Belfair Creek's riparian zone. Landscaping buffer requirements as required in Title 17 Belfair UGA Zoning & Development Regulations will also assist in general water quality and stormwater management within the Belfair UGA. Two onsite existing commercial buildings and their associated sewage treatment systems will be removed in exchange for the construction of one commercial building and a newly constructed sewage treatment system - is also part of the overall project proposal and general site mitigation. Removal of potentially contaminated soils during excavation could also benefit the immediate water quality of Belfair Creek and the Union River. IX. Staff Discussion: in Staff's professional opinion the chosen site for the structure will place the building at a significant distance from Belfair Creek, with the potential of enhancing riparian function through restoration mitigation as described in the HMP. The new proposed site will minimize conservation buffer vegetation disturbance as much as possible. With the proposed native vegetation enhancements in the HMP meant to mitigate impacts due to commercial development, improvements should continue to occur in protecting water quality in Belfair Creek as the vegetation continues to grow over time. X. Conclusions: upon the above discussion the proposal is consistent with the Mason County Resource Ordinance 77-93. Staff recommends approval of the proposal subject to the conditions listed below. f 1. Developers and individuals shall be required to control erosion during construction. w 2. The Stormwater Drainage Plan, as submitted, will need to be approved or modified as required by Mason County's Department of Public Works, before the PlanningDe r Department ent may approved a building permit for the project. 3. The existing natural vegetative buffer shall remain undisturbed by any construction and/or development activities on the parcel. J 4. The provisions and recommendations of the Habitat Management Plan shall be implemented in its entirety and in a timely fashion. 5. All upland areas disturbed or newly created by construction activities shall be seeded, vegetated or given an equivalent type of erosion protection (silt fencing or straw matting) 6. A monitoring plan shall be enacted whereby a qualified biologist shall submit a report detailing the condition of the restoration area. This report shall be due on the anniversary date of the issuance of the building permit and shall be submitted annually for three years. ✓7. A survival rate of 90% of plantings is required each year during the three- year monitoring period. If survival falls below 90%, the applicant shall replant to restore the required survival percentage and shall extend the monitoring report the necessary period to address the re-plantings. 8. No degradation of water quality shall occur as a result of this project. 9. A Title Notification of Habitat Management Plan shall be recorded with the County Auditor's Office prior to final approval of the building permit. J 10. A site plan depicting all native planting locations and a cost analysis for the restoration will need to be submitted and approved to the Planning Department prior to permit approval. XI. Choices of Action: 1. Approval of the request for a Provision for Decreasing a Buffer 2. Denial of the request for a Provision for Decreasing a Buffer 3. Conditional approval of the request for a Provision for Decreasing a Buffer 4. Remand the case to staff for further information and/or clarification 1906946 MASON CO WA 10/03/2007 12:35 PM MISC Return To: BE FAIR. LLC #12825 R'c Fee: $61.00 Pages: 22 I llllll Ililll���Iilll Iill IIIII!I������i81 IIII Cil IIIIIII II!JII 11111 III!IIII tn%;p C;-,-,-:� , e -fi �S TO BE KEPT IN THE►�,� PARCEL FILE TITLE NOTIFI CATION OF HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN DATE: OWNER NAME: , I ;L MAILING ADDRESS C- l �n I, t PARCEL# '-3O LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 1 _, hi. (ABBR.FO I: QUARTER/QUARTER,SECTION,TOWNSHIP,RANGE,PLAT, LOT&BLOCK NOTICE: The property was the subject of a development proposal within a critical area or its buffer,for the purpose of(", 2, L— )C-� , n0 1 0LY\LV-6 L 16 (], application number E^x: 7�i�� 7-,J filed on -1-11-+ J 0--:. . (date) "Cp This property is subject to the conditions,mitigation and/or conservation measures as contained within the Habitat Management Plan submitted to and approved by the Mason County Department of Community Development. Restrictions on the use or alteration of the property may exist due to the contents,conditions,mitigation and/or conservation measures of the Habitat Management Plan which are to be maintained in perpetuity. A copy of the Habitat 'Management Plan is attached hereto. GRANTOR S): ( LAST FIRST All — LAST FIRST SIGNATURE(S): GRANTEE: PUBLIC I PERMIT NO.: MASON COUNTY DATE RECEIVED: . � DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE ORDINANCE(Chapter 17.01 MCC) 411 N.5TH Street 1 P.O. Box 279, Shelton, WA 9t3 u I ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT APPLICATION j MASON ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT CONDITIONAL USE❑ ! i The purpose of the Resource Ordinance is to protect Mason County's natural resource lands and critical areas and is under the authority of Chapters 36.32, 36.70A, 39.34, 58.17, 76.09, 84.33,84.34 and 90.58 RCW. PLEASE PRINT i 1. (1l r Owner: Owner Mailing Address. siteAed °11�x►r�l 1►vI/ETVtr�,I,T >� aCs llut'1O1rL, city:_ �r and v�c� (z%r State: zip• I City: r State Zip Lien/Title Holder i Phone: Daytime(4 ) Z '� I Fire District#: Address: ` City: rl r%nLW dState: L Zip t Signature: 2. Parcel Number: 4 1Goya Legal description: 0 t; s -� � © F E 0 Parcel Size: TX Z3 3. 'rections to site: � O State what sections require a permit: In-Holding Lands,Chapter 17.01.062 0 4' Long-Term Commercial Forest,Chapter 17.10.060 0 Wetlands,Chapter 17.01.070 0 Mineral Resource Lands,Chapter 17.01.066 ❑ FrequentIy Flooded Areas,Chapter 17.01,090 0 Aquifer Recharge Areas, Chapter 17.01.080 0 Landslide Hazard Areas,Chapter 17.0 L 100 0 Erosion Hazard Areas,Chapter 17.01.104 0 Seismic Hazard Areas,Chapter 17.01.102 0 Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas, Chapter 17.01.110 i 5, Identify current use of pro erty with existing imp vements: r n r i 6, Identify and describe the proposed project,including the type of materials to be used,construction methods,principle dimensions and otherpertinent information(Attach additional beets if needed): �,� �n S• .0 4 2 f /t 57., , • A r O 71 " 7 WiII there be an alteration of a wetland and/or wetland vegetation area? Yes, O No p 8. Any water on or adjacent to property: Saltwater ❑ Lake ❑ River 0 Pond ❑ Wetland '0 Seasonal Runoff 0 Other Stfe a., 9. If septic is.located on project site,include records. Connectto septic? 111 Community Septic? 0 Public Water Supply? ❑ Well? ❑ 10. Type of Job: New F Add ❑ Alt ❑ Repair ❑ Demolition ❑ Other This permit is granted pursuant to the Resource Ordinance(Chapter 17 01 MCC)and nothing in this permit shall excuse the applicant front compliance with any other federal, state, or local statutes, ordinances, or regulations applicable to this project, but not inconsistent with the Resource Ordinance: The pennit may be rescinded pursuant to the event the.permittee fails to comply with the conditions of this ordinance. `AQ,011V16-� 41"o- CO �Xu nn I �� ' dv MASON ENVIR ENTAL PERMIT: i$-5�0 00(with another permit) MASON CONDITIONAL USE ENVIR.PERMIT: $1,225.00 HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN: $360.00 1APLANN1NOCMENVIRONMENTAL REVISED 09-14-05 I i I I Show the following on the site plan Lot Dimensions Flood Zones Existing Structures Fences Water Lines Driveways Drainage Plans Shorelines Septic System Topography Indicate Directional by(N,S,E,W,etc.) Proposed Improvements Easements In relation to plot plan Name if Flanking Street APPLICANT TO DRAW SITE PLAN BELOW: -._'------' SR-3 *J }it , i N O Q a � 12i.S ff=9D tt c 4 _ 614e( lln•Q N APPLICANT TO DRAW TOPOGRAPHY BELOW: 98 -- 84 89.3 89.4 90 88 S.R. 3 8& 82 oN.STATF MASON COUNTY BPS O c �� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 4 �t r o Z Planning Division } ti P O Box 279, Shelton, WA 98584 (360)427-9670 186A NOTIFICATION OF INCOMPLETE APPLICATION August 22, 2007 BE FAIR LLC 2333 CARILLON PT KIRKLAND WA 98 Parcel No.: 123294190190 Project Description: Rite Aid with Drive thru Pharmacy. Dear Applicant: You have submitted a permit application (case no. COM2007-00035) for proposed construction or development in the county. Upon review of your application, I have determined that the contents of the application are incomplete or do not provide enough detail for review. Therefore, review of your application will not proceed until the necessary information is provided (see the comment section of this letter for details.) Once the information is submitted and the application is complete, I will continue to process your application accordingly. If the additional information is not provided to the County within 180 days of this request, the application shall expire and no further action on the proposed development shall take place. Please contact me at (360) 427-9670, ext. 294 if you have questions. Sincerely, Charles McCoy III Land Use Planner Mason County Planning Department 8/22/2007 Page 1 of 2 COM2007-00035 I NOTIFICATION OF INCOMPLETE APPLICATION 8/22/2007 Case No.: COM2007-00035 Comments: The Mason County Envirommental Permit Application and its fee ($335) will need to be paid immediately if the hearing scheduled for 25 September before Mason County's Hearing Examiner is to be heard. If a check is not received before Tuesday 29 August I will need to reschedule the hearing to a later date. Other fees not paid are: Hearing Examiner's fee = $540 and the Habitat Management Plan Review fee = $395. A total amount of$1,270 needs to be received and made payable to Mason County Treasurer before the process may continue to hearing. 8/22/2007 Page 2 of 2 COM2007-00035 (8/2812007) Charles McCoy III - FW: Rite Aid - Belfair, WA -- - _r- - - - Page 1 From: "Dan Taylor" <dan@nicholsondev.com> To: <ChuckM@co.mason.wa.us> Date: 8/27/2007 4:12 PM Subject: FW: Rite Aid - Belfair, WA Attachments: Belfair Septic Permit.pdf; Environmental Permit Application-082707.pdf Chuck, please find attached Environmental Permit Application and Septic Permit. I am sending Enviro permit original overnight mail with check for $1270,just in case you can't find the one we mailed last week. If you find it, tear one of the checks up and throw away. Let me know if you need anything else. Thanks Daniel B. Taylor Project Manager NICHOLSON INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, INC. 2333 Carillon Point Kirkland, WA 98033 P: 425.827.7499 F: 425.827.3332 dan@nicholsondev.com From: Jay O. Hoyt [mailto:JHoyt@rhidesign.com] Sent: Monday,August 27, 2007 2:48 PM To: dan@nicholsondev.com Subject: Rite Aid - Belfair, WA Mr. Taylor, Attached is the environmental application for Belfair. The only piece of information I didn't have was the fire district number. Since this site has a septic system, you'll need to send in a copy of the approved septic permit as well with the application. I've attached a PDF of the approved permit. Thank you, Jay Hoyt Job Captain RHL Design Group 4020 Lake Washington Blvd, Suite 100 _DESIGN FORM-PAGE ONE A design will be reviewed when 3 coRW3 of each of the following are submitted: Completed design form that has been signed and dated. �Scaled layout sketch,including all applicable items on checklist Scaled plot plan,including all applicable items on checklist. % Cross-,wion sketch,including all applicable items on checklist. Maximum paper size: I I"X 1 T' Permit Number: SWG ( Z . 00 1 -4 Cf Designer's Nanic: Applicant's Name: �� �, LL! Designer's Phone Number: 3� -41y'3 Mailing Address: t � Designer's Address: 22..L city state zip city State Zip Assessor's Parcel Number: / 4 -- Treatment Device 0 Glendon Biot`ilter 0 Sand Filter 17 Mound A�Sand Lined Drainfield O Recirculating Filter,Type: ❑Aerobic Unit Make/Model 17 Disinfection Unit Make/Model Other: Drainffeld Type O Gravity O Pressure 0 Trench ;Wfaed 0 Sub Surt ice Drip Septic Tank/Drainfield Specifications Laterals Number of Bedrooms ,o,�utty„f Schedule/Class ypy� ��E'" Daily Flow "3 2 3 gpd Length[- fl Septic Tank Capacity �, oo gal Diameterme t1t1� / 2 in Receiving Soil Type(1-6) / Number Receiving Soil Appi.Rate mi 1, gpd/fe Separation AAL �Q 2— , J ft Required Square Footage L,,/4o ft2 Orifices Designed Square Footage ft, Total Number of Orifices ;> Percent Reduction Taken % Diameter 3 /L .� in Trench/Bed Width?' fl Spacing 2 /-P/ in Trench/Bed Length yD lo ft Manifold Elevation Measurements Schedule/Class Original Drainfield Area Slope 0 % length S ? ft New Slope,If Altered % Diameter 2 r1' in Depth of Excavation (UPS) 4� in Preferred manifold configuration used? ❑Yes ❑No from Original Grade (Down-mope) 'S'"F in Transport Pipe Designed Vertical Separation in Sc --9ass Gravelless Chambers Required? IDICIVes D No O Optional Length G'j' ft Pump Required`? Yes O No Diameter 2 in Pump/Siphon Specifications Dosing and Pump Chamber Difference in Elevation Between Pump Shutoff and Uppermost Number of doses/day Orifice 1't Dose quantity ZAF gal Uppermost Orifice 0 Higher ❑Lower than Pump Shutoff' Chamber Capacity _/,,7 Z7cr" gal Capacity(ct)Total Pressure bead gpm Pump controls: rmer r)Elapse Time Meter Circle{frequirecl Calculated Total Pressure Head tl If Timer. Pump on 2 r ,Pump Comments DESIGN FORM-PAGE TWO Assessor's Parcel Number: Permit Number: SWG Scaled Plot Plan Scaled Layout Sketch Cross-Section Sketch Vest hole locations rO'lDrainfield orientation and layout Reference:depth from original grade: ¢- Soil logs 12"Trench/bed dimensions and Er Septic tank CI- Property lines critical distances within layout EV Drainfield cover ❑ Existingandproposed wells © D-Box/Valve box locations �, Reference depth from original grade ,'°''within 100 fl of property l' Septic tank/pump chamber and restrictive strata: Q-'Measurements to cuts,banks,and locations 2 "Laterals,trenchlbed,top and surface water and critical areas d Observation port location bottom ❑ Location and orientation of W-bean-out location --$-Curtain drain collector ,f$curtain drain and all absorption Cam'"7Nanifold placement ❑ Sand augmentation components El orifice placement Other cross-section detail: &2' lLocation and dimension of ®---Lateral placement with distance W-observation ports/clean-outs primary system and reserve area to edge of bed Other Information &VBuildings IT -dudible/visual alarm referenced Yes No ❑ Direction of slope indicator 0-Scale of drawing shownon scale ❑ CYDesign staked out B''Waterlines bar ❑ 0 Recorded Notices attached Q-"Roads,easements,driveways, ❑ 1f Waiver(s)attached parking 9 ❑Pump curve attached 1a-"'North arrow and scale drawing ❑ IZEvaluation of failure shown on scale bar Non-residential justification ❑Waste strength ❑ • ❑Flow l'he undersigned designer must be notified by installer at time of installation,Xil�Yes ❑ No Si store of Designer Date The undersigned has reviewed this design on behalf of Mason County Department of Health Services and determined it to be in compliance with state aM111n-site regulations Environmental health Slkcialist Date CAUTION: DESIGN APPROVAL IS VALID ONLY UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: ✓ The design is stamped"Approved"by Mason County Department of Health Services. ✓ The Onsite Sewage Permit has not expired,the Permit Expiration Date is: Ce(C 4 ZcT 2, /© ✓ Drainfield site conditions have not been altered to adversely affect conditions of design approval. Please Note: The system must be installed by a certified installer,unless prior authorization is obtained from Mason County Department of Health Services.An Installation Permit is required. Revision Date:5/27/06 HLA R C H I T E C T U R E ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES GROUP INC. 1550 140'"Ave., N.E., Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98005 Telephone: (415) 746-4677 Facsimile: (415) 746-6836 John W.Johnson LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL Co-President Architect Date: 04-16-07 RHL Job No. RIT06053.2 Brian F.Zita To: Mason County Co-President Community Development Architect Attn: Building Division 426 W. Cedar Street John B.Hicks Shelton,WA 98584 Vice President Fax: (206) 615-7737 From: Jay Hoyt Cecil R.Spencer RHL Design Group, Inc. Vice President RE: Rite Aid - 29340 NE SR 3, Belfair, WA Transmitted via: M ® For Approval ® For your use ❑ As Requested ® For review and comment ❑ Return Regional Managers ❑ Other: Jesse E.Macias QTY. DATE REV. DESCRIPTION . Roy W.Pedro 1 Building Permit Application Alan K.Shimabukuro 1 Check for Plan Review Fee ($4,488.75) John W.Strobel 1 Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Application Blythe R.Wilson 1 Address Request form 1 Application for Determination of Adequacy 1 Mason County Environmental Checklist 4 Drawings for Building Permit Application Remarks: Established 1966 Building Division, Please accept the enclosed items for the Building Permit Application for the proposed Rite Aid project located in Belfair. Thank you, Offices BELLEVUE,WA LA HABRA,CA MARTINEZ,CA Signed: PETALUMA,CA ROSEVILLE,CA / ti SCOTTSDALE,AZ I L^` VANCOUVER,WA �- I --�t\� (� 11C�SC6tP I ll www.rhldesign.com �P AtQbb ����� MASON COUNTY RESOURCE ORDINANCE h1!y 200J LIST OF ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 300 FEET OF YOUR PROPERTY BOUNDARIES FOR CONDITIONAL USE AND VARIANCE Addresses are to be obtained from the Mason County Assessor's Office, Bldg. 1, Second r,' Floor_ Lac. Ck ��� >���r���e N�Li`, cc 5�a°���n� (✓� I�S�Y �Y+� r ton l -/l t s Y /V � f I t //9 7yfg j F's� E^T« <`Srl �L, C. �� � _ Ci4Q y QP l�,.'� /�Sjo C.`�f•f 22 3 S� o 5 Q� �p s& 3 5 J V kc,��t �� tv'W ffoz 2 5 �jf Ka v/-n oa 716 S Alf I 8/3t o 7 oN_STA MASON COUNTY o i,o DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT � ° s" N Planning Division o } 0 P O Box 279, Shelton, WA 98584 (360)427-9670 1864 MEP2007-00089 NOTICE OF MASON ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT Notice is hereby given that BE FAIR LLC, who is the owner of the described property, has filed an application on 08/28/2007 for a Mason Environmental Permit for the development of: Rite Aid - construction within Fish & Wildlife Conservation Area Buffer/Building Setback. A determination of completeness was made on: 09/25/2007 Site Address: 23940 NE STATE ROUTE 3 BELFAIR Parcel Number: 123294190190 Location of Project: Within: (quarter section) of Section: 29 Township: 23 N Range: 1 W, W.M. in, Mason County Washington. Said development is proposed at Rite Aid Pharmacy. Any person desiring to express their view or to be notified of the action taken on the application should notify: MASON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT P O BOX 279 SHELTON, WA 98584 Written comments must be received by 9/25/2007. A decision on the application will be made within 120 days of the date of completeness A Determination of Nonsignificance was issued under WAC 197-11-340. Written comments regarding this determination must be received by 9/25/2007. MEP2007-00089 Charles McCoy III - SEPA CONTACTSnewdnr.xls Page! MASON COUNTY DCD ' Sent SEPA'Z-601 -- 000 Sb to(check all that apply)on Skokomish Tribal Nation NB7 f E ogy(saltwater) Natural Resources Dept. reline ermit Reviewer ATTN: Marty Ereth eg n I Office N 541 Tribal Center Rd. 5 Shelton,WA 98584 A 504- 5 Quinault Indian Nation ent of Ecology(freshw r) ATTN: Mark Mobbs a ion PO Box 189 03 Tahola,WA 98587 Olympia,WA 98504-7703 Squaxin Tribal Nation a U.S.Army Corps of Engineers Natural Resources Dept. SEPA Reviewer 2952 SE Old Olympic Highway PO Box C-3755 Shelton,WA 98584 Seattle,WA 98124 The Confederated Tribe of the Chehalis r--j WA Dept.of Fish and Wildlife ATTN:SEPA Reviewer ATTN: Margie Schirato(saltwater) 420 Howanut Rd. 2391 W Deegan Rd. Oakville,WA 98568 Shelton,WA 98584 E] Courtney Wasson WA Dept.of Fish&Wildlife WA DNR, South Puget Sound Region ATTN:Gloria Rogers(freshwater) 950 Farman Avenue North PO Box 695 Enumclaw,WA 98022-9282 Elma,WA 98541 71 Boyd Powers ED WA Dept.of Transportation WA DNR, SEPA Center Environmental Policy&Coord. PO BOX 47027 HWY Administration Bldg. Olympia,WA 98504-7027 Olympia,WA 98504 Olympic Region Clean Air Agency a City of Shelton 2940-B Limited Ln. NW 525 West Cota St. Olympia,WA 98502 Shelton,WA 98584 Mason County Transit 0 Office of Archeaology&Historic Preservation PO Box 1880 ATTN:Stephanie Kramer Shelton,WA 98584 P.O. Box 48343 Olympia,WA 98504-8343 Q Agent Q School District Applicant F-1 Mason Cty Public Works ATTN:John Sliva Mason Cty Env. Health ATTN: I i WASON COUNTY RESOURCE ORDINANCE July 2003 Publication cost is the responsibility of the applicant. Final permit processing will not occur until advertising fees have been paid to the newspaper by the applicant. The Shelton-Mason County Journal will bill the applicant directly. . i I /WE understand that I /WE must sign and date the attached acknowledgment indicating and that I WE understand that is MY/OUR responsibility. l /WE must submit the signed page as part of application in order for it to be considered as complete. ! 19 :7 DATE OWNER �T J � /�A��I '"1 I APPLICAV l ' Y MASON COUNTY Single Family $340 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Non Single Family 10to20 Acres$670 Over 20 Acres$840 EIS(DS)$2,245+62/hr Purpose of Checklist: The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.21 C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. Instructions for Applicants: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. Use of Checklist for Non-project Proposals: Complete this checklist for non-project proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply". IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIONS (part D). There is a fee required, for the processing of the checklist, see above for the appropriate fee. Please make your check payable to "Mason County Treasurer". For non-project actions, the references in the checklist to the works "project", "applicant", and "property or site" should be read as "proposal", "proposer", and "affected geographic area", respectively. r MASON CO. ENVIROMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Rite Aid 2. Name of applicant: RHL Design Group P 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 1550 140th Ave. NE Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98004 (425) 746-4677 - Richard Dugie 4. Date checklist prepared: 3/27/2007 5. Agency requesting checklist: Mason County Washington 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Construction will commence once all approvals have been received. 7. Do you have any plans for future expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal: If yes, explain. No future activity planned. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment & Limited Phase II Assessment by Kane Environmental, Inc . Geotechnical Engineering Report by ADAPT Engineering, Inc. 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. None Known 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Boundary Line Adjustment, Building Permit, Mechanical Permit, Electrical Permit, Sign Permit, WSDOT 11. Give a brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) The proposal consists of a 17, 395 sf Rite Aid and site work associated with the proposed Rite Aid. Parking complying with Mason County Code is to be constructed. 12. What is the 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. 23940 Hwy 3, Belfair, WA Northeast quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 29, Township 23 N, Range 1 W 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)? 110 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 prime farmland. Loose to medium dense, surficial silty sands mantling loose to medium dense gravelly sands with varying silt content . d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity: If so, describe. No Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 2 e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Total cut = 9075 cy, Total fill = 1406 cy, export = 7699 cy. No import. Location of exported materials not known at this time. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use: If so, generally describe. Minor erosion as a result of temporarily exposed soils could occur during construction, but it is anticipated to be short term and intercepted with erosion control measures . g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project constructions (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Approximately 791 h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: A temporary erosion control plan in accordance with county standards will be in place during construction. Silt fencing and filter fabric will be used to protect catch basins. 2. AIR: a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e. dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities, if known. During construction, there will be construction equipment exhaust. The emissions will be temporary with no lasting affect. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No emissions or odors will affect our proposal . Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 3 C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: The completed project will not pose any emissions or other impacts to the air beyond regular vehicular traffic flow. 3 WATER: a. Surface: 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. Yes. Small stream near site. Name of stream unknown. Stream flows into Union River. 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. Yes. Property lies within 200 feet of stream. See site plan. No work will be performed which will alter or disturb the stream. 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. No fill or dredge material will be placed or removed from stream. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No. Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 4 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so, note location on the site plan. No 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No b. Ground: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known. Storm water system design shall be on-site retention with localized infiltration to ground water. Storm water system will be designed per Mason County Code. 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. A septic field will be utilized for this proposal . On site storm water retention with localized infiltration to ground water. C. Water runoff(including storm water): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this flow into other waters? If so, describe. Storm water system design shall be on-site retention with localized infiltration to ground water. Storm water system will be designed per Mason County Code. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters: If so, generally describe. No Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 5 d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: Storm water system using on site retention with localized infiltration will be designed to minimize the impact on ground water. The system will be designed per Mason County Code. 4. PLANTS: a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: x deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other x evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other x shrubs x grass pasture crop or grain 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? Some of the vegetation in the developed part of the site will be removed or altered. Most disturbed landscape areas will be re-landscaped. C. List threatened or 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: Areas required by Mason County Code will be planted with native and adaptive trees, shrubs and groundcover. Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 6 5. ANIMALS a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. No d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: None 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. Electric and Natural Gas will be used for heating and lighting. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties: If so, generally describe. No C. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: The proposal will comply with the Washington State Non-Residential Energy Code as well as use the most energy efficient new equipment for operations. Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 7 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. Rite Aid will include a 1-HR Photo Center. These chemicals are removed and replaced by Rite Aid on a regular basis by an outside source contracted by Rite Aid. Any and all possible uses of toxic materials will be completely contained for handling and disposal with Dept of Ecology reg. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. None 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: Does not apply b. Noise. 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Normal traffic and business noise associated with adjacent roadways and businesses. 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hour's noise would come from the site. On a short term basis, construction noises from trucks and equipment during daylight hours. Once construction is complete, noise will be that generated by typical vehicular traffic. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Mufflers will be used on all construction equipment. Construction hours limited to daylight hours . 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE: a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The site currently contains a boat repair shop as well as an existing retail building. To the North are commercial buildings. No construction currently exists immediately to the South. To the East and West are commercial buildings. Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 8 b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. No C. Describe any structures on the site. Currently the site contains a 7, 029 sf structure for boat repair and a 4, 817 sf retail building. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? The existing boat repair and retail buildings will be demolished. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? General Commercial f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Unknown g. If applicable, what is the current Shoreline Master Program designation of the site? Does not apply h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. No i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Approximately 12 people would work in completed Rite Aid. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: Does not apply Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 9 I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The project will be designed within county zoning and building codes. 9. HOUSING: a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Does not apply. 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? Rite Aid will be approximately 26 feet in height . Exterior materials will be brick with CMU wainscot . b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Perimeter and interior landscaping. Building design. Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 10 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Primary light will be from parking area lights. They would operate from dusk to closing. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal: None d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Lights will be shielded to direct light where needed and eliminate glare. 12. RECREATION: a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? None known b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: None Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 11 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION: a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. No b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. None known C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: None 14. TRANSPORTATION: a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. Site served by Hwy (SR) 3 . Full, shared access located on western boundary(opposite Clifton Lane) and right-in/right-out access on the eastern boundary. b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the existing street system? Show on site plans, if any. Unknown C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? The completed project will have 81 spaces. Current number of spaces is unknown. d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). No Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 12 e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project: If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. Proposal will create approximately 761 trips per day. PM peak. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: The site has been designed to allow vehicular traffic to move in an efficient manor. 15. PUBLIC SERVICES: a. Would the project result in an increased need for public service (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe: No. Existing public services will be adequate for this proposal . b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any: The building for this proposal will be fully sprinklered. It will also be equipped with a fire alarm system. Adequate lighting will be provided for the site. Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 13 16. UTILITIES: a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural 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 P P P 1 Yp 9 � , general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. Water-Belfair Water District #1, Electricity-Mason County PUD #3, Telephone- Qwest 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. f Signature: Date submitted: 4-16-07 Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 14 ESA LISTED SALMONIDS CHECKLIST Annlicant Information Project Information Name RHL Design Group - Richard Dugie Name Rite Aid Phone (425) 746-4677 Location Belfair, Wa Description Rite Aid Pharmacy with drive-thru pharmacy. This worksheet was designed to help project proponents, and government agencies, identify when a project needs further analysis regarding adverse effects on ESA (Endangered Species Act) listed salmonids. Salmonids are salmon, trout and chars, e.g. bull trout. For our purposes, "ESA Listed Salmonids"is defined as fish species listed as endangered,threatened or being considered for listing. If ESA listed species are present or ever were present in the water shed where your project will be located, your project has the potential for affecting them, and you need to comply with the ESA. The questions in this section will help determine if the ESA listings will impact your project. The Fish Program Manager at the appropriate Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) regional office can provide information for the following two questions. 1. Are ESA listed salmonids currently present in the watershed in which your project will be located? YES NO x Please describe. 2. Has there ever been an ESA listed salmonid stock present in this watershed? YES NO Uncertain x Please describe. If you answered "yes" to either of the above questions, you should complete the remainder of this checklist. April 2003 Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 15 PROJECT SPECIFICES: The questions in this section are specific to the project and vicinity. 1. Name of watershed: 2. Name of nearest waterbody: 3. What is the distance from this project to the nearest body of water: . Often a buffer between the project and a stream can reduce the chance of a negative impact to fish. 4. What is the current land use between the project and the potentially affected water body (parking lots, farmland,etc.)? 5. Is the project above a: * natural permanent barrier(waterfall) YES NO * natural temporary barrier(beaver pond) YES NO * man-made barrier(culvert,dam) YES NO * other(explain): 6. If yes, are there any resident salmonid populations above the blockage? YES NO Don't know 7. What percent of the project will be impervious surface(including pavement&roof area)? Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 16 FISH MIGRATION: The followingquestions will help determine if this project could interfere with q P P J migration of adult and juvenile fish. Both increases and decreases in water flows can affect fish migration. 1. Does the project require the withdrawal of: a. Surface water? YES NO Amount Name of surface water body b. Ground water? YES NO Amount From where Depth of well 2. Will any water be rerouted: YES NO If yes,will this require a channel change? 3. Will there be retention or detention ponds? YES NO If yes, will this be an infiltration pond or a surface discharge to either a municipal storm water system or a surface water body? If to a surface water discharge,please give the name of the waterbody. 4. Will this project require the building of new roads? YES NO Increased road mileage may affect the timing of water reaching a stream and may impact fish habitat. 5. Are culverts proposed as part of this project? YES NO 6. Will topography changes affect the duration/direction of runoff flows? YES NO If yes,describe the changes. 7. Will the project involve any reduction of the floodway or floodplain by filling or other partial blockage of flows? YES NO If yes, how will the loss of flood storage be mitigated by your project? Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 17 WATER QUALITY: The following questions will help determine if this project could Adversely impact water quality. Such impacts can cause problems for listed species. Water quality can be made worse by runoff from impervious surfaces,altering water temperature,discharging contaminants,etc. 1. Do you know of any problems with water quality, in any of the streams, within this watershed? YES NO If yes, describe. 2. Will your project either reduce or increase shade along or over a waterbody? YES NO Removal of shading vegetation or the building of structures such as docks or floats often results in a change in shade. 3. Will the project increase nutrient loading or have the potential to increase nutrient loading or contaminants(fertilizers, other waste discharges,or runoff)to the waterbody? YES NO 4. Will turbidity be increased because of construction of the project or during operation of the project? YES NO In-water or near water work will often increase turbidity. 5. Will your project require long term maintenance, i.e. bridge cleaning, highway salting, and chemical sprays for vegetation management, clearing of parking lots? YES NO If yes,please describe. Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 18 VEGETATION: The following questions are designed to determine if the project will affect riparian vegetation,thereby, adversely impacting salmon. 1. Will the project involve the removal of any vegetation from the stream banks: YES NO If yes,please describe the existing conditions, and the amount and type of vegetation to be removed. 2. If any vegetation is removed, do you plan to re-plant? YES NO If yes,what types of plants will you use? Mason County Environmental Checklist Page 19