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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary 3,000 sq ft - SEP Determinations - 4/27/2007 FORM FOR (PROPOSED/FINAL) DECLARATION OF (SIGNIFICANCE/NON-SIGNIFICANCE) 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 '—'---- 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 „ olfnir 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 -30- M ��w 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: I II . ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required) Yes Maybe No f (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 -31- • t Yes Maybe No ; t. (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? - (d) Change in the amount of sur- face water in any water body? X fift c (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 �'" it i. (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 -32- M 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 ! 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 •1 (8) Land Use. Will the proposal result n the alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? x Explanation: -33- I 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 -34- 1 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. -35- f - Yes Maybe No f • (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: r: (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: ;:'. C'.'` (20) Archeological/Historical . Will the proposal result in an alteration of a significant archeological or his- , torical site, structure , object . or building? x ' . 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. -36- LL61 AV VI