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Description of proposal 3,000 Sq. Foot public library branch
Proponent Timberland Regional Library
Location of Proposal NW Sec. 32, Tnp. 23N, R. 1W, W.M. Near^Belfair,• WA
Lead Agency Timberland Regional Library
This proposal has been determined to awle/not have) a signigicant
adverse impact upon the environment. An EIS (XS/is not) required
under RCW 43.21C.030(2) (c) . This decision was made after review
by the lead agency of a completed environmental checklist and other
information on file with the lead agency.
Responsible Official Louise E. Morrison
Position/Title Library Director
Date_ April 25, 1977 Signatur V
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
I . BACKGROUND
1 . Name of. Proponent Timberland Regional T
2. Address and Phone um er of Vroponent:
100E 1S1PntPr—K1nnnv G E Lace y Washingt n cl85n
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3. Date ec tst Su matte A ril 21 I97
4. Agency Requiring Checklist Timher anc Regiona Li �rar
S . Name of Proposal, if applicH_
Timberland Borth 14ason Librar
6 . Nature an Brie escr 11 Licino t e roposa nc u -
ing but not limited to its size, general design ele-
ments , and other factors that will give an accurate
-understanding of its scope and nature) :
A, 3,000 sq. ft. Library Branch RLlildinP with self-
contained energ generation units.
7. Location o Proposal (descrie t e p ysica sett ng of
the proposal, .as well as the extent of the land area
affected by any environmental impacts , including any
other information needed to give an accurate understand-
ing of the environmental setting of the proposal) :
nn Stato liirho�v 3 Tr C r a West f „
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8. Estinated I?ate for Co mp etion o t e Proposa :
Februarr 1978
9. List o a '1 Permits, Licenses or overnment Approvals
Required for the Proposal (federal, state and local--
including rezones) :
t'ason County Buildi-n.. Permit
State Highway De t. Entrance Permit
T urston- ason Health Dist, eptic lank Permit
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10. Do you have' any plans for future additioas, expansion,
or 'further activity related to or connected with this
proposal? If yes, explain :
T,o
11. Do you know of any plans y others which may a ect
the property covered by your proposal? If yes , explain:
NO
12. Attach any other application orm t at as een com-
pleted regarding the proposal; if none has been com-
pleted, but is expected to be filed at some future
date, describe the nature of such application form:
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II . ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
(Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are
required)
Yes Maybe No
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(1) Earth. Will the proposal result in:
(a) Unstable earth conditions or in
changes in geologic substructures? x
(b) Disruptions , displacements, com-
paction or overcovering of the soil? x
(c) Change in topography or ground
surface relief features?
(d) The destruction, covering or
modification of any unique geologic
or physical features? x
(e) Any increase in wind or water
erosion of soils, either on or off.
the site? x
(£) Changes in deposition or ero-
sion of beach sands , or changes
in siltation, deposition or erosion
which may modify the channel of a
river or stream or the bed of the
ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? x
Explanation: The biiildinfi and parking lot will change the
p..rounc opor•ran y.
(2) Air. - Will the proposal result in:
(a) Air emissions or deterioration
of ambient air quality? x
(b) The creation of objectionable
odors? x
(c) Alteration of air movement,
moisture or temperature, or any
change in climate, either locally
or regionally? x
Explanation: Fireplace may he installed in building
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Yes Maybe No ;
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(3) Water . Will the proposal result in:
(a) Changes in currents , or the
course or direction of water move- {
ments , .in either marine or fresh
waters? X
(b) Changes in absorption rates ,
drainage patterns , or the rate and
amount of surface water runoff? x
(c) Alterations to the course or
flow of flood waters?
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(d) Change in the amount of sur-
face water in any water body? X fift
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(e) Discharge into surface waters ,
or in any alteration of surface
water quality, including but not '.
limited to temperature, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity? x
(f) Alteration of the direction ".
or rate of flow of ground waters? X
(g) Change in the quantity of '
ground waters, either through '`
direct additions or withdrawals ,
or through interception of an
aquifer by cuts or excavations? X
(h) Deterioration in ground water s"
quality, either- through direct in-
jection, or through the seepage of 0.
leachate, phosphates , detergents ,
waterborne virus or baqteria, or
other substances into the ground `'
waters? X
(i) Reduction in the amount of t'
water otherwise available for
public water supplies? (.
Explanation: Mirdeninj�, of the Fround w3-11 result in more
rani rl mmrFm�nr �'"
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(4) Flora. Will the proposal result in :
(a) Change in the diversity of
species , or numbers of any species
of flora (including trees , shrubs,
grass , crops, microflora and
aquatic plants)? X
(b) Reduction of the numbers of
any unique, rare or endangered
species of flora? x
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Yes Maybe No
(c) Introduction of new species
of flora into an area, or in a
barrier to the normal replenish-
ment of existing species? x
(d) Reduction in acreage of any
agricultural crop? x
Explanation: 1-indscapinp may result in new species. Land
clearance y,111. require destruction.
(5) Fauna. Will the proposal result in:
(a) Changes in 'the diversity of
species , or numbers of any species
of fauna (birds , land animals
including reptiles , fish and shell-
fish, benthic organisms , insects or
microfauna) ? x
(b) Reduction of the numbers of
i any unique, rare or endangered
species of fauna? x
(c) Introduction of new 'species
of fauna into an area, or result
in a barrier to the migration or x
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movement of fauna?
(d) Deterioration to existing
fish or wildlife habitat? x
Explanation: Landscaping
(6) Noise . Will the proposal increase
existing noise levels? x
I Explanation: Increased traffic and construction noise.
(7) Light and Glare . Will the pro-
posai proJuce new light or
glare? x
Explanation: Parking and street lights
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(8) Land Use. Will the proposal
result n the alteration of the
present or planned land use of an
area? x
Explanation:
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Yes Maybe No
(9) Natural Resources . Will the pro-
posal result in:
(a) Increase in the rate of use
of any natural resources? x
(b) Depletion of any nonrenewable
natural resource?
Explanation:
(10) Risk of Upset . Does the proposal
involve a risk of an explosion or
the release of hazardous substances
(including, but not limited to,
oil, pesticides , chemicals or
radiation) in the event of an, acci-
dent or upset conditions?
Explanation:
(11) Population. Will the proposal
alter the location, distribution,
density, or growth rate of the
human population of an area? x
Explanation:
(12) Housing. Will the proposal
affect existing housing, or
create a demand for additional
housing? x
Explanation:
(13) Transportation/Circulation. Will
the proposal result in:
(a) Generation of additional
vehicular movement? _
(b) Effects on existing parking
facilities , or demand for new
parking? x
(c) Impact upon existing trans-
portation systems? x
(d) Alterations to present
patterns of circulation or move-
ment of people and/or goods? }:
(e) Alterations to waterborne,
rail or air traffic? x
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Ye, Maybe No
(f) Increase in traffic hazards
to motor vehicles , bicyclists or
pedestrians? x
Explanation : Tlow Incati-on of library will tend to cliange
some traffic patterns
(14) Public Services . Will the pro-
posal have an effect upon, or
result in a need for new or al-
tered governmental services in any
of the following areas :
(a) Fire protection? x
(b) Police protection? x.
(c) Schools?
(d) Parks or other recreational
facilities? x
(e) Maintenance of public facili-
ties , including roads? x
(f) Other governmental services? x
Explanation: Fxisting library is nearby
(15) Energy. Will the proposal result in:
(a) Use of substantial amounts of
fuel or .energy? x
(b) Demand upon existing sources
of energy, or require the develop-
ment of new sources of energy? x
Explanation: ruilding will. use solar and wind energy
(16) Utilities . Will the proposal
result in a need for r. Systems ,
or alterations to the following
utilities :
(a) Power or natural gas? X
(b) Communications systems? x
(c) Water? x
1 (d) Sewer or septic tanks? x
(e) Storm water drainage? x
(f) Solid waste and disposal? X
Explanation: New building will be built.
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• (17) Human Health. Will the proposal h#t
result in the creation of any
health hazard or potential health
hazard (excluding mental health) ? x
Explanation:
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(18) Aesthetics . Will the proposal
result in the obstruction of any
scenic vista or view open to the ;
public, or will the proposal re-
sult in the creation of an : .
aesthetically offensive site open ;
to public view? x
Explanation:
(19) Recreation. Will the proposal a'
resultin an impact upon the
quality or quantity of existing F ;
recreational opportunities? x
x:
Explanation: ;:'.
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(20) Archeological/Historical . Will the
proposal result in an alteration of
a significant archeological or his- ,
torical site, structure , object .
or building? x
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Explanation:
III. SIGNATURE
5.
I , the undersigned, state' that to the best of my knowledge
the above information is true and complete. It is understood
that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non-signi-
ficance that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist
should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack of
full disclosure on. my part . '
Proponent: 4tilA'4j ;
WAC 197-10-370 WITHDRAWAL OF AFFIRMATIVE THRESHOLD
DETERMINATION. IT-at any time after the entry of a declara-
tion of significance, the proponent modifies the proposal
so that, in the judgment of the lead agency, all significant
adverse environmental impacts resulting therefrom are elimin-
ated, the declaration of significance shall be withdrawn
and a declaration of non-significance entered instead. The
lead agency shall also revise the registers at its SEPA public
information center accordingly. If the proponent of a pro-
posal is a private applicant, the proposal shall not be con-
sidered modified until all license applications for the pro- ;
posal are revised to reflect the modification.
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