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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEP2022-00016 SHR2020-00008 Hamma Hamma Bridge South to North WSDOT and Under River - SEP Application - 3/23/2022 SEPA Environmental Checklist Mason County Permit Center Use: 2022 - ❑ Single Family DNS: $600.00 SEP WO I tD ❑ Other DNS/: 0 to 9.99 acres: $730 Parcel#: '32.L127-m~(y LJ 10 to M acres: $880 ❑Over M acres: $1100 Date C E I V E D ❑ DS/EIS: $5000 + $90 per hour MAR 2 3 2022 c 615 W. Alder Street Purpose of checklist: Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal. Instructions for applicants: hI e 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. A. BACKGROUND nj e 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Jnei Hamma Hamma Directional Bore Project 2. Name of applicant: of el Hood Canal Communications 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: nL elpl Andrew Buechel - 360-490 9210 SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2016 Page 1 of 11 4. Date checklist prepared: jLiei 3-18-2022 5. Agency requesting checklist: LheM Mason County 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): JneM ASAP (March-May 2022) 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. nei No 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. of el None 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. n None 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Jnei WSDOT Right of Way Permit & WDFW HPA Permit 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.)1nei Installation of underground telecommunication facilities under the Hamma Hamma River. Accomplished by the use of a directional drill which eliminates above ground disturbance 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. of eM Parcel#(s): 32427-00-60000 p Address: SR 101 from milepost 319.99 to 319.72 p Legal Description: State R/W p Twp/Range/Section and/or GPS location: T24N, R03W, Section 27 p SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2016 Page 2 of 11 B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS hey 1. Earth a. General description of the site nem (select one):0flat, ❑rolling,❑hilly,❑steep slopes,❑mountainous,[—]other: b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?JLem ±10% 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. hf eU Gravelly Sandy Loam d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. ! ei No 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. nj e1 Directional drilling requires minimal excavation. Excavation consists of a start and exit pit dug approximately 4'x4' f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. [Lglpj No, but temporary BMPs will be in place. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?Lhem None h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Jnei Geotextile encased checkdams,silt fences,compost sock,erosion control blanket,compost berm,straw wattles,straw bales, mulch and stablilized construction enterances. 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. n[ eM Diesel powered directional drill and excavator.Diesel powered vacuum excavator.Low quantities.No emissions following project completion b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. of el No c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: of elpl Equipment will not run idle. Equipment will only be in use when needed for project. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2016 Page 3 of 11 3. Water a. Surface Water: Lnei 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. Jnem Hamma Hamma River and its Hood Canal estuary. 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( eM Yes, drilling will start ±100ft from the OHWM and travel ±8ft below the river bed. 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. ne None 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. LLei No 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. ne Yes 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. ne No 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. of ei No 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any(for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals. . . ; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s)are expected to serve. he None 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. nei None SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2016 Page 4 of 11 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. tnei No 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: Temporary erosion BMPs 4. Plants Lnei a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: nl elpl 0 deciduous tree:Qalder,❑✓ maple,❑aspen,❑other 0 evergreen tree:❑✓[Z]fir, cedar,❑pine,❑other ✓❑shrubs ❑✓ grass ❑ pasture ❑crop or grain ❑orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops ❑wet soil plants:❑cattail,❑buttercup,❑bullrush,❑skunk cabbage,❑other ❑water plants:❑water lily,❑eelgrass,❑milfoil,❑other ❑other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? of e�pl None c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. Lnet None d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Lqei None e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. None 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: Lnei birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:Hawks, herons, eagles, and songbirds mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other-Deer, bear, elk fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:Salmon, trout, shellfish SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2016 Page 5 of 11 b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. Jbei Summer chum, winter steelhead, Puget Sound chinook c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. tnei Yes, summer chum run, winter steelhead run, Puget Sound chinook run. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: JLei Drilling will be ±8ft below river bed, no disturbance to the river or habitat is anticipated. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. 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. nI� None b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. Lnei 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: of eM None 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. of eM 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. Diesel fuel and hyraulic fliud will be used in the equipment for this project. They will be stored off-site or in a vehicle. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2016 Page 6 of 11 Spill containment kits will be stored in each piece of equipment and vehicle. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: Spill containment kits will be stored in each piece of equipment and vehicle. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project(for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)?Lnei� None 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. ne� Temporary noise increase from excavator, drill and vacuum. 8am-4:30pm only. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: JbLei Daylight hours only. 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. of eM SR 101, Rural Residential, and Commercial Shellfish. The project will not effect these land uses. b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. No 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? None 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?1nei None 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. Lhei Hamma Hammer River bridges. Two concrete through arch bridges approximately 150ft long. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?LLei No e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?Lnei WSDOT Right-of-way f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?JLei Rural Residential 5 and Rural Natural Resource p SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2016 Page 7 of 11 g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? hf el Rural and Conservancy p h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. het Yes, Hamma Hamma River and Estuary i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? hf el None p j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? LLeM None p k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: hf M None L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: hf ei None m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: None p 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. hf elpl None p b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. thei None p c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: hf gU None p 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? hI e pl No structures p b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? hf eipl None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: hei None p 11. Light and glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? hei None p b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? hei No p SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2016 Page 8 of 11 c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? net None p d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: [help] None p 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? L Hamma Hamma River and Hood Canal p b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. thei No c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: of eiUl None 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 located on or near the site? If so, specifically describe. Loe� Hamma Hamma River Bridge originally constructed in 1924. 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. 1nei, No 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. ItLem GIS data 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. None, WSDOT Permit 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. JLeM SR 101 SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2016 Page 9 of 11 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? Jtjfti� No, approximately 5.5 miles to nearest stop. p c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? ne None p 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). net No p e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of)water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. n( eM 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? tnel None 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: nei None 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. of e� No p b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. ibfiLl None 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: ne El electricity,❑natural gas,❑water,El refuse service,❑telephone, ❑sanitary sewer,❑septic system,❑other SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2016 Page 10 of 11 b. 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. hei None p C. SIGNATURE hel 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. C Signature: AL 0, 1Z. /0 Date Signed: 3-21-2022 Print Name of Signee: Mike Oblizalo If applicable, Position and Agency/Organization: Hood Canal Communications Date Submitted: 3-22-2022 SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960)(MC version-non project portion omitted): 2016 Page 11 of 11