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SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
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
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please
answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult
with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use "not applicable" or
"does not apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is
unknown. You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and
accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the
decision-making process.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of
time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your
proposal or its environmental effects.The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to
explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may
be significant adverse impact.
Instructions for lead agencies
Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to
evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse
impacts. The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to
make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is
responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents.
Use of checklist for nonproject proposals
For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable
parts of sections A and B, plus the Supplemental Sheet for Nonproject Actions (Part D). Please completely
answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site"
should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively.The lead agency
may exclude (for non-projects) questions in "Part B: Environmental Elements" that do not contribute
meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal.
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A. Background Find help answering background questions
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
HWY 102 Properties LLC
2. Name of applicant:
HWY 102 Properties LLC
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Sean Kirby 13325 NW Northrup ST Portland OR, 97229
4. Date checklist prepared:
8/28/24
5. Agency requesting checklist:
Mason County
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Fall/Winter 2024 construction, no phasing
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
no
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
geotechincal report
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.
No
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Mason County Building Permit
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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.)
construction of 6 warehouse style buildings, 30x165, septic system and stormwater
facility
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.
141 W Westfield Ct, Shelton WA Sec 2, Township 20 North, Range 4 West
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B. Environmental Elements
1. Earth Find help answering earth questions
a. General description of the site:
generally flat and cleared, slight slope from the east to the west.
Circle or highlight one lat, olling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
3%
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.
Gravelly sandy loam, no removal of the soil is required for the project.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe.
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.
excavation will occur for the foundations, septic and stormwater systems. Approx. 1000
yards. Fill is not required, only import will be gravel and concrete for the foundations.
f. Could erosion occur because of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Yes, erosion control measures will be implemented during construction. See erosion
control plan submitted with permit plan set.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
85%
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any.
Erosion control BMPs will be in place such as silt fence, construction entrance, etc. Refer
to Erosion Control plan included with the building permit plan set.
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2. Air Find help answering air questions
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.
Exhaust and dust from construction vehicles and equipment during construction. When
completed exhaust from maintenance equipment and vehicles. Quantities unknown at this time.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe.
no.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any.
Construction equipment will have emissions equipment install per EPA standards and
avoiding idling. Dust can be controlled by covering stock piles, wheels washes, and watering
roads.
3. Water Find help answering water questions
a. Surface Water: Find help answering surface water questions
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.
no.
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.
no.
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.
none.
4. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give a general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
no.
S. Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so, note location on the site plan.
no. FEMA website reported no floodplain for this parcel.
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6. Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so,
describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
no.
b. Ground Water: Find help answering ground water questions
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 a general description, purpose, and
approximate quantities if known.
Existing well in NE corner,will be used for irrigation for the warehouse growing operation and bathrooms. Unknown quantity at this time.
No discharge to groundwater.
2. Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources,
if any(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.
Domestic sewage from bathrooms. Approx. 8 employees onsite 3 days a week.
c. Water Runoff(including stormwater):
a) 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.
Stormwater runoff from the roofs, roads and landscaping, will be collected, treated and
infiltrated next to the west lot line.
b) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so,generally describe.
Yes. Potential water contamination sources such as parking lots, and landscaping will be collected by the storm system. This
runoff will however be treated by the proposed stormwater BMPs meeting the current Drainage Design and Erosion Control
Manual before infiltration.
c) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so,
describe.
no, the site will surface flow from the east to the west as it did prior to construction.
d) Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any.
Project will collect surface runoff with roof drain connection, catch basin in the roadway and
pipe this flow to the west for treatment before infiltration along the lot line.
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4. Plants Find help answering plants questions
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
❑ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
❑ evergreen tree:fir, cedar, pine, other
❑ shrubs
8 grass
8 pasture
El 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?
site has been cleared previously. grasses/weeds remain and will be removed.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None observed. Property has been mostly cleared and surrounding area is mostly developed, or
cleared.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation
on the site, if any.
A landscape plan will be prepared as part of this submittal package. Specific species of the plants have not been determined as of this
date,plant choices will be selected from the approved Dept.of Ecology list for the BMP.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
Blackberries, thistle, ivy, Scotch Broom and dandelion are known to be on or near, Noxious
Weed Control Board site used as reference.
5. Animals Find help answering animal questions
a. List any birds and other animals that have been observed on or near the site or are known to be
on or near the site.
No animals were observed onsite. Deer, hawks,small song birds, crows, and seagulls are known to be in the area.
Examples include:
• Birds: hawk, heron, eagle,songbirds, other:
• Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver,other:
• Fish: bass, salmon,trout, herring, shellfish,other:
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None found onsite. Fish and Wildlife PHS on the Web was use as a source which lists possible pocket
gopher
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Site is located within the Pacific Flyway for migrating birds which extends from South America to
Alaska
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any.
none.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
None were observed onsite. Washington Invasive Species Council website was used as a reference and did not indicate any potential species
for the area.
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6. Energy and Natural Resources Find help answering energy and natural resource questions
1. 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.
Electricity will be used to run HVAC, lighting, and equipment
2. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe.
no, the buildings are 1 story.
3. 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 envelope, lighting, and mechanical systems will all meet or exceed current Washington State Non-Residential
Energy Code standards.
7. Environmental Health Find help with answering environmental health questions
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and
explosion, spill, or hazardous waste,that could occur because of this proposal? If so, describe.
no.
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 onsite.
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.
fertilizler and other chemicals used for growing. Exact chemicals unknown at this time.
4. Describe special emergency services that might be required.
Fire Dept. in case of fire
5. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any.
none.
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b. Noise
1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
General Traffic noise from passing cars, mainly during the day. Employees arriving and
leaving. Delivery Truck noise, day only, infrequently.
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 hours
noise would come from the site)?
Short term -Construction equipment 7am to 5pm, long term- commercial traffic from
employees and passing the project.
3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any.
Construction and traffic visiting the proposed use will be during the daylight hours.Idling will be limited on the Construction equipment,meeting
compliance with City construction hours.All Vehicles will be equipped with sound limiting devices to meet NHTSA and EPA guidelines for on road
vehicles. After Construction,regular traffic that will also meet NHTSA and EPA guidelines for road vehicles.
8. Land and Shoreline Use Find help answering land and shoreline use questions
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.
commercial use surrounding, currently the property is vacant. Use will not affect neighboring
properties.
b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How
much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other
uses because of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many
acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use?
no.
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.
1 story metal buildings 30x165
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
no
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
commercial
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
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commercial
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
not applicable
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so,
specify.
no
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
8 employees
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
0
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any.
none.
I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any.
Project will be reviewed by Mason County for code compliance.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term
commercial significance, if any.
none.
9. Housing Find help answering housing questions
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-
income housing.
0
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
0
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any.
none.
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10. Aesthetics Find help answering aesthetics questions
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is
the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
18,
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
none.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any.
The buildings will utilize materials and architectural design compatible with the zoning code and design
standards. Screening will be provided between lots with fences.
11. Light and Glare Find help answering light and glare questions
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce?What time of day would it mainly occur?
Street light and building lighting. Evening and night time.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
No, lighting will be focused on the building and roadway with minimal to no off-site light
pollution expected. Accent, safety, and sign lighting will be soft in nature.
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.
Controlled light patterns to focus the light onsite. Use soft glow lighting for accent and
safety.
12. Recreation Find help answering recreation questions
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
none
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.
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13. Historic and Cultural Preservation Find help answering historic and cultural preservation
questions
a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old
listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers? If so, specifically
describe.
no.
b. Are there any landmarks,features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation?This
may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas
of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the
site to identify such resources.
no.
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.
. DAHP WISSARD used to verify
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.
14. Transportation Find help with answering transportation questions
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.
Westfield Ct to the east, site plan is included with permit submittal.
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?
no.
c. 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).
no.
d. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of)water, rail, or air
transportation? If so,generally describe.
no.
e. 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?
8 employees 3 days a week average out to 7 trips per day. Truck will be a 1 to 2 times a
week.
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f. 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.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any.
Impact fees would be paid to the County as part of the project to improve transportation projects if required.
15. Public Services Find help answering public service questions
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.
fire, police
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
Impact fees are paid to the County as required.
16. Utilities Find help answering utilities questions
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service,
telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other:
electricity, phone, septic and well.
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.
Mason PUD will provide Power, septic and well are private.
C. Signature Find help about who should sign
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.
X Chris Cramer
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Type name of signee:
Chris Cramer
Position and agency/organization:
Patrick Harron and Assoc. LLC
Date submitted: 9/12/24
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D. Supplemental sheet for nonproject actions Find help for the nonproiect actions
worksheet
IT IS NOT REQUIRED to use this section for project actions.
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction
with the list of the elements of the environment.
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of
activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate
than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; pro-
duction, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise?
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
• Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals,fish, or marine life are:
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or
areas designated (or eligible or under study)for governmental protection, such as parks,
wilderness, wild and scenic rivers,threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or
cultural sites, wetlands,floodplains, or prime farmlands?
• Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it
would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans?
• Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
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6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public
services and utilities?
• Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
7. Identify, if possible,whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or
requirements for the protection of the environment.
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