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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA Environmental Checklist Construction of 14 Duplexes - SEP Application - 12/2/1994 GARY YANDO,DIRECTOR PyON�STgr�o o A N DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT U y o T z PLANNING - SOLID WASTE-UTILITIES N Y y BLDG. III • 426 W. CEDAR • P.O. BOX 578 1864 SHELTON, WA 98584 • (206) 427-9670 February 16 , 1995 David Bayley P.O. Box 278 Shelton, WA 98584 Dear Mr. Bayley: This office received your December 19 , 1994 letter concerning the development of duplexes on property near Island Lake. In that letter, you stated that you withdraw your applications for SEPA review and Mason Environmental Permit requested as part of evaluating the development that you proposed (12 to 14 duplexes) . Gary Yando, Department of Community Development Director, and I discussed the contents of your letter. It is your decision to request that Mason County no longer evaluate your multiple duplex proposal . With the amount of Mason County staff time already devoted to reviewing various aspects of the proposal, Department of Community Development will not refund the -$200 . 00 fees that are associated with the two applications . If you wish to revise or resubmit a development proposal on this property fronting on Island Lake Road, please arrange for a pre- application conference with the Department of Community Development and other departments to discuss the full review of the proposal . If you have questions, you may reach me at the Department of Community Development at 427-9670 ext-365 . Sincerely, F Alan Borden Land Use Planner IM F! FFD D E C 1 9 1994 Department of Community Development 426 W Cedar Shelton WA 98584 Attn : Allan Borden RE : SEPA application under the name of David C . Bayley : Duplex project near Island Lake Dear Allan : On Friday December 2 , 1994 , I submitted to you a SEPA application and an Environment Permit for your review and consideration for the above-named project . This letter is to inform you that in the last few weeks the budget to complete this project has increased substantially . A complete review of the project and its costs are being analyzed . As a result , I hereby withdraw my applications for the SEPA and Environment Permit . Please return the applications to me along with the $200. 00 in review fees that I have paid, if the fees are refundable . If they are not refundable due to the work that you have performed to date , please let me know. Sin,5prely f avid C . Bayl P 0 Box 278 Shelton Wa 98584 206-426-9713 206-426-0716 (FAX) TO BE CO)(PLETED BY APPLICANT LVALUAIIUn tUK AGENCY USE ONLY A. BACKGROUND: S 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Lake Park. s 2. Name of applicant: David C. Bayley DEC 0 " 1994 3. Address & phone number of applicant & contact person: 1V%AS3t4 CO. PLAf4N;NG DEPT. David C. BAyley 206-426-9713 P O Box 278 206-426-0716 (fax) Shelton Wa 98584 4. Date checklist prepared: December 2, 1994 S. Agency requesting checklist: Mason County Community Development Dept 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable) : grading, drilling of well and installation of power and gas during the December 1994 7. Do you have any plans for future expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. on-site sewage disposal systems (4) have been submitted and approved by the Mason County Health Department for 12 duplex sites. A fifth community sewage disposal system will be submitted for 2 additional 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental duplex sites. approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. Yes, grading and excavating permit has been submitted for approval Yes, there is a boundary line adjustment application submitted for a pr val b th Mg$on Count Planning Department for 1 acre adjoining o�i tie Nor�h o tts propos l 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Grading permit and Fire marshall approval of fire flow, building department approval for duplexes and Community Development Department for overall approval of this project and acceptance by health department of water system; 11. Give a brief, complete description of your proposal, including & 2 additional the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There community sewage are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to disposal system. s 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. ) This is a project for the placement, construction and renting of 14 duplexes. Thel4th duplex is being constructed on land that is owned by David C. Bayley (1 acre adjoining on the North) which is being traded to Harold Wilson when completed. This 14th duplex will be the first duplex build to consummate the trade to Wilson. There will be a community recreational hall for multi-purpose uses. The development will be designed for individuals who are retired or near retirement age. 1 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT tYnwniun ruu AGENCY USE ONLY 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(e). 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. This project is on 6. 78 acre of land located on Island Lake Road, which adjoins on the South, which is . 4 of a mile East of the intersection Shelton Springs road and Island Lake Road. Legal description is attached as Exhibit A, the site plan is attached as exhibit B, and the vicinity man is attached as Exhibit C. A topographic map is to follow at a later date. B. EHVIROHMEHTAL ELEMENTS: 1. EARTH: a. General description of the site (circle one) : Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other flat, with minor. rolling. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? less than 1% 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 not any prime farmland. The soil is classified as Site 2 soil, general dirt and gravel soil d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If ao, describe. No 2 TU UE lOMILLILD M AYI'LiLAH► AGENCY USE ONLY e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Grading and filling will be to install access road and get the site ready for duplex sites. There has been a grading application submitted to the County where approximately 1500 cubic yards will be excavat d and filled, source of fill is from f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, site construction, or use? If so, generally describe. No. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project constructions (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Approximately 30% h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any. : A storm water runoff plan will be submitted pursuant to Department of Ecology guidelines. Proposal is for water to be channelled to Southwest corner of site, where water retention ponds may be needed and constructed. 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. Normal emissions found in single family neighborhoods b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. None C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: None 3 tO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT hvnLunilun ruh AGENCY USE ONLY 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. None 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) of the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. None 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. Indicated the source of fill material. not applicable 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No surface water withdrawls. Storm water runoff would be Channelled to the sides of the access road and toward the Southwest corner of the site. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If eo, 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 4 AGENCY USE ONLY . b. Ground: 1) Will ground rater be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known. Ground water will be withdrawn due the placement and operation of 4 wells, each 20 feet apart making a square as shown on the site plan attached as exhibit B. Quanities enough or ie 14 du de �itte a c} ec iga onsdl h l lus fire equpre s 2) eecr a waste m era tha v e ge into h� ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example, Domestic sewage: Industrial, containing 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. 4 community on-site sewage disposal systems to serve the 12 duplex sites . A 5th on-site sewage disposal system will be constructed for the 13& 14 duplex sites:This system is in the process of being submitted to the health department for approval 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 water flow into other waters? If so, describe. Water runoff will be from storm water. A great deal of the water will be absorbed into the ground where the water hits the ground due to the soil condition. The remainder will be along the sides of the access road and hhannelled So th alp the ro d the Southwest corner 2) Could waste materials enter ground or our �ce waterel g so of the site. generally describe. The community sewage systems are desianed so that waste materials will not enter the qround water or the surface water. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and �+ runoff water impacts, if any: Surface runoff water will be channelled into ditches along both sides of the main access road and into retention pond (s) ,if necessary, in Southwest corner of site. 4. PLANTS: a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other X evergreen tree: (fir) ceder, pine, other (All fir trees have been logged X shrubs normal undergrowth shrubs stumps piled and burned. grass Undergrowth has been scarified. pasture crop or grain vet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, others water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other 5 to BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT `'r••`'"•••`�•• • `•• AGENCY USE ONLY b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Trees and undergrowth shrubs have been removed and burned C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: reseeding of fir trees., birch trees, rhododendrons and other native shrubs and undergrowth will be replanted over a great area of the site. Land above the community sewage systems shall 5. ANIMALS: be reseeded with grass. 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 no mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other no fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other no b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None to applicant' s knowledge C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Not to applicant' s knowledge d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: reseed with trees and other vegetation as stated in 4 (d) above. 6. ENERGY AND HATURAL 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. heating will be with natural gas, electrical power of lighting and appliances are planned for the duplexes. 6 I JUL- a uu! Li.a.V ..A ... I ..+vta... AGENCY USE ONLY b. Mould you 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: These duplex sites will be constructed according to rules outlined by the PUD# 3 of Mason County for "Good Sense Homes" 7. EHVIROHKENTAL 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. No 1) describe special emergency services that might be required. Normal emergency services demanded of single family neighborhoods which adjoin the site on the West and the East. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: None, no environmental health. hazards anticipated. b. Hoise. 1) What types of noise exists in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment operation, other)? Normal noise associated with building of single family homes within a developed area. 2) What types of 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. Normal single family construction noise during construction period over a two year period, from 7 : 30 A.M. to 6 : 00 P.M. at night. Long term noise would be the same as adjoining neighborhoods on the West and the East of this project. 7 TO BE C0t1PLETED BY APPLICANT c....-u.,.aun rUwk AGENCY USE ONLY 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: None 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE: a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The current use for the site had been the growing of fir trees. The adjoining properties on the West and the East are single family homes. To the South is the Island Lake County Road and to the South of the road is more fir trees. To the North is christmas tree land. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. Yes, for the growing of fir trees C. Describe any structures on the site. None d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? This site is in the county and it is not currently zoned f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Urban residential area to the best of applicant' s knowledge 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 an 'environmentally" ,sensitiiv�e• area? If so, specify. No 611kt� crl �(,xp aquAv" tie-(')aYje G(fdk OIpg;ftan i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? 14 duplexes would have approximately 2 to 3 individuals per households or 28 living units x 2. 5 = 70 people residing J. Approximately how may people would the completed project displace? None 8 . 'TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Duplex living units are compatible with single family homes located to the West and to the East of this project. 9. HOUSING: a. Approximately how may units, if any, would be provided? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. 14 units, middle income level housiny b. Approximately liow many unite, if any, would ba eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. None C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: None 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? As proposed all duplex units will be single story with a height of anhprgximat ly 11 �eet apt op of roof b. What views in e vic n y wou d top altered or obstructed? None C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: This project, taken in it entirety, would add aesthetically to the area through the proper layout of the duplexed (2 per acre)) 11. LIGHT AND GLARE: entrance area fencing and green belt areas. a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Typical lighting found in single family developments; lighting will be seen at night from the duplexes (homes) and the street lights. 9 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE.ONLY b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? Glare from the completed project would be blocked by the brick entrance and obscure fencing along the perimeters. No interference C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare with views; no views may affect your proposal: from the East & West of neighborhoods No d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: See b. above for details 12. RECREATION: a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? There is a county boat launch about 1/4 to 1/2 mile away, depending on location on site. A recreational hall is being build in middle b. Would the proposed project displace any existing of project, just North of recreational uses? If so, describe. "Y" of internal access rd. No C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: The recreational hall will be available for many uses. It will be at least 1800 square feet with a green belt established just to the North where the well sites will be located 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. Not to applicant' s knowledge b. Generally describe any landmark or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. None to applicant's knowledge C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: None 10 tO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUAllUt1 CUH AGENCY USE ONLY 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. Island Road is located on the South and Island lake Drive is located along the Northeast section of the site. Access to the site shall be from Island Lake Road only. See exhibit b. Is site currently served by public transit? If B attached not, what is the approximate distance to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. This site is in the county and applicant assumes that public transportation will be available to site to pick up requesting passengers. C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? There will be approximately 4 parking spaces per duplex So. . . 14 times 4 equals 64 parking spaces. None would be eliminated. 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 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. ** 14 x 2 = 28 living units x. 3 trips per day = 78 trips. * *This jG an estimated fi ure which 'is .based on an assumption that indiviilals over 60 years o a�e may be renting these living units. g. Proposed measures to reduce or contr transportation impacts, if any: None 11 TO BE COt1PLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUAT10H FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 15. PUBLIC SERVICES: a. Mould the project result in an increased need for public service (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so generally describe. Yes, demand would be similar to those demands from other single family neighborhoods in the area b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any: None 16. UTILITIES: a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: ( electricity,X natural gas,) rater, (refuse service, ) ( telephone, )eanitary serer, septic system, other. 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 vhich might be needed. electrical power provided by Mason County PUD#3 . Natural gas provided by Cascade Natural Gas Company domestic water needs and fire flow provided on site by project. sewage disposal system provided on site by project. Telephone is 17. SIGNATURE: provided by U.S.West communications = Underground electrical power lines, underground gas lines , water lines and telephone lines. The above ansvers are true and complete to the beet of my knorledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: Date Submitted: December 2, 1994 12 E X K I B I. T A All that portion of Government Lot two (2) , Section one (1) , Township twenty (20) North, Range four (4) West, W.M. , lying Westerly of the Westerly lines of Lots one (1) to fifteen (15) , both inclusive, of Block four (4) of the Correction Plat of Island Lake Shorelands, Volume 4 of Plats, pages 1 and 2, records of Mason County, Washington, excepting therefrom a tract of land conveyed by deed recorded in Volume 58 of Deeds, page 154 , Auditor' s File No. 68247, particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at a stone monument at the Southwest corner of said Government Lot two (2) ; thence North 1 degrees 19146" West, 1359. 57 feet, more or less, to the Northwest corner of said Government Lot two (2) , and the POINT OF BEGINNING of the tract of land hereby described; thence, along the North line of said Government Lot two (2) , North 88 degrees 39152" East, 1347 . 39 feet, more or less, to the East 1/16 corner, which falls in the water of Island Lake; thence, along the line between Section one (1) , Township twenty (20) North, Range four (4) West, W.M. , and Section six (6) , Township twenty (20) North, Range three (3) West, W.M. , South 1 degree 36157" East, 34 .03 feet; thence South 89 degrees 08148" West, 1347. 61 feet, more or less, to the West line of said Government Lot two (2) ; thence, along said West line of Government Lot two (2) , 1 degree 19146" West, 22. 69 feet, more or less, to the POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING therefrom, all that portion thereof which lies Southerly of the Northerly right-of-way line of Island Lake County Road No. 51200, and EXCEPTING therefrom road rights-of- way. Portion of Parcel No. 42001 44 00000.