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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 12 SEPA MDNS, Memo and ChecklistJEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 621 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 983681 Web: www.co.jefferson.wa.us/communilydevelopment Tel: 360.379.4450 I Fax: 360.379.4451 I Email: dcd@co.jefferson.wa.us MMGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (MDNS) Issuance Date: June 17, 2025 Case Number: SUB2025-00012 Applicant: Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County c/o Bob Collins or Julie Miles PO Box 658 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Lead Agency: Jefferson County Department of Community Development (DCD) Proposal: The Mason Street Neighborhood proposal featuring 136 affordable homes for sale, offered as duplexes and fourplexes, alongside two adult family homes. The proposal includes the installation of utilities, roadways, and open space improvements. The development will be served by the Port Hadlock UGA Sewer System and the Quimper (PUD No.1 of Jefferson County) public water system. The proposal is subject to the conditions required by Jefferson County Code (JCC) 18.19.150 for proposal located within the Irondale-Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area where a sewer is not yet available. Location: The subject property is located at 231 Mason Street, Port Hadlock, WA 98339, being within Section 2, Township 29 North, Range 1 West, W.M., Jefferson County. The property is approximately 17.12 acres in size and is referenced by Assessor's Tax Parcel Number 901023007. SEPA Threshold Determination: The lead agency has issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) under WAC 197-11-340(2) based on a determination that the below mitigating condition, along with required compliance with applicable county, state and federal regulations and permit requirements will mitigate all probable significance adverse impacts on the environment. Copies of the MDNS are available to the public online at https://energovweb.jeffcowa.us/energov prod/SelfService#/home, or upon request from the Jefferson County Department of Community Development, 621 Sheridan St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, (360) 379-4450. Mitigating Condition: 1.The Applicant shall coordinate with Jefferson County Public Works and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and adhere to their recommendations to ensure adequate provisions for mobility and safe access related to the proposal. Comment Period: The DCD SEPA Memo dated June 16, 2025 (attached) provides supplemental analysis of the impacts of this proposal, comments on this MDNS and the environmental impacts JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 621 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 | Web: www.co.jefferson.wa.us/communitydevelopment Tel: 360.379.4450 | Fax: 360.379.4451 | Email: dcd@co.jefferson.wa.us ____________________________________________________________________________________ DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DIVISION MEMORANDUM DATE: June 16, 2025 TO: Greg Ballard, Development Code Administrator SEPA Responsible Official FROM: Mo-chi Lindblad, Principal Planner RE: SEPA Threshold Determination under the Rules of the State Environmental Policy Act (WAC Chapter 197-11). CASE NUMBER: SUB2025-00012 APPLICANT: Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County c/o Bob Collins or Julie Miles PO Box 658 Port Townsend, WA 98368 LOCATION: The subject property is located at 231 Mason Street, Port Hadlock, WA 98339, being within Section 2, Township 29 North, Range 1 West, W.M., Jefferson County. The property is approximately 17.12 acres in size and is referenced by Assessor’s Tax Parcel Number 901023007. PROPOSAL: The Mason Street Neighborhood proposal featuring 136 affordable homes for sale, offered as duplexes and fourplexes, alongside two adult family homes. The proposal includes the installation of utilities, roadways, and open space improvements. The development will be served by the Port Hadlock UGA Sewer System and the Quimper (PUD No.1 of Jefferson County) public water system. The proposal is subject to the conditions required by Jefferson County Code (JCC) 18.19.150 for proposal located within the Irondale-Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area where a sewer is not yet available. The proposal is subject to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). Jefferson County has determined that it is the SEPA lead agency for the above-described proposal. 2 A. ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD and EXHIBITS The environmental review consisted of analysis based on the following documents included in the environmental record. • Type III Unit Lot Subdivision Application; • Environmental Checklist dated February 28, 2025; • Preliminary Drainage Report dated February 2025 by Parametrix; • Traffic Impact Analysis dated February 28, 2025 and revised May 16, 2025 by Parametrix; • Cultural Resources Assessment dated September 2024 by Parametrix; • Environmental Site Assessment: Phase I, dated August 28, 2023 by Stratum Group; • Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan; and • Jefferson County Code (JCC), Title 18 Unified Development Code. Unless otherwise noted, the above information is available for review online at https://energovweb.jeffcowa.us/energov_prod/SelfService#/home or between the hours of 9am- 12pm and 1pm-4:30pm, Monday through Thursday at the Jefferson County Department of Community Development (DCD), 621 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368. B. STAFF AMENDMENTS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST The following sections correspond with related categories of the environmental checklist submitted for the proposal, and clarify, amend, or add to that document. CHECKLIST ITEMS 1. EARTH The checklist adequately addresses the issues of this section. 2. AIR The checklist adequately addresses the issues of this section. 3. WATER Surface Water: There are no streams or wetlands on this 17.12 acres parcel or within 200 feet of the boundary of this proposal. Ground Water: Water will be provided by Jefferson County PUD #1. The proposal will be served by the Port Hadlock Wastewater System. No discharge into the ground is expected. Water Runoff: The proposal entails the construction of an affordable housing complex with 138 units of mixed housing types and open space uses, with associated impervious surface primarily be roads and parking stalls. The proposal would entail 34 percent of the 17.12 acres site containing impervious surfaces. The effective impervious surface will be less that this through the infiltration of stormwater from the structures and other stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs). JCC 18.30.060 and 18.30.070 require the applicant submits a stormwater plan meeting Minimum Requirements #1 through #9 of the Department of Ecology Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington. The stormwater plan shall address measures to control stormwater, erosion and sediment during construction and shall address 3 permanent measures to stabilize soil exposed during construction, and in the design and operation of stormwater and drainage control systems. A stormwater plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department prior to implementation of this proposal. 4. PLANTS The checklist adequately addresses the issues of this section. 5. ANIMALS The checklist adequately addresses the issues of this section. 6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES The checklist adequately addresses the issues of this section. Electricity will be provided by the Jefferson County PUD#1. The buildings will be reviewed for compliance with the Washington State Energy Code standards during the building permit process. 7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH The checklist adequately addresses the issues of this section. 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE The property is zoned Urban Growth Area - Moderate Density Residential (UMDR) 7-12 dwelling units per acre (DUs/acre), which is intended “to provide for areas of mixed single- family and moderate density multifamily urban residential development”, JCC 18.18.030. This unit lot subdivision allows 138 homes. Multifamily residential units (3+ units) are listed a permitted use in the UMDR District. The property is not within the jurisdiction of the Shoreline Master Program. 9. HOUSING This proposal is intended to provide a total of 138 affordable housing units and 160 parking stalls. 10. AESTHETICS Landscaping will be required for multifamily development in the Irondale and Port Hadlock UGA, JCC 18.18.070. Efforts have been taken to retain existing evergreen stands where possible. Planting areas will be introduced within the project area, utilizing native species. 11. LIGHT AND GLARE The checklist adequately addresses the issues of this section. 12. RECREATION The checklist adequately addresses the issues of this section. 13. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION A Cultural Resource Assessment prepared by Parametrix dated September 2024 was submitted with the application. The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation reviewed the assessment and recommended an Inadvertent Discovery Plan (IDP) be created and kept on site prior to any ground disturbance that might take place. A preliminary IDP has been submitted to DCD on May30, 2025. 14. TRANSPORTATION The checklist generally addresses the issues of this section. Additional feedback was received from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) prepared by Parametrix dated February 28, 2025 and was subsequently revised 4 May 16, 2025. The projected traffic generation in the TIA may overestimate its impact to the mobility at the intersection of State Routes 19 and 116. The applicant has been working closely with WSDOT to update the TIA to reconcile data based upon new information received. Jefferson County Public Works also commented on the technical memo titled Mason Street Frontage Improvements, dated May 30, 2025 prepared by Parametrix. An updated technical memo incorporated Public Works comment was received by DCD and Public Works on June 13, 2025. Further recommendations by Public Works will be addressed through the platting process. The proposal is not likely to result in significant adverse impacts to County roads or State highways. 15.PUBLIC SERVICES The checklist adequately addresses the issues of this section. 16. UTILITIES The checklist description is adequate. Electricity and water will be provided by the Jefferson County PUD#1. The proposal will be connected to the Port Hadlock UGA Sewer System. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Jefferson County has determined that the proposal, conducted in conformance with the applicable Jefferson County Codes and Ordinances, would not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment, and an environmental impact statement is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made based on review of the Environmental Checklist, other available materials, and inspection of the site. The following mitigation measure is intended to mitigate the probable significant adverse impacts significant identified by review of the Environmental Checklist, special reports and technical memos submitted by the proponent, from inspection of the site by Jefferson County Development Review Division staff and from comments by agencies and the public, to a level that is no longer considered as significant. Condition of Approval for Mitigating Environmental Impacts 1.The Applicant shall coordinate with Jefferson County Public Works and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and adhere to their recommendations to ensure adequate provisions for mobility and safe access related to the proposal. I have reviewed and considered the referenced proposal, the environmental checklist, agency comments, and other available material. I hereby recommend a Mitigated Determination of Non- Significance (MDNS). _________________________________ ________________ Mo-chi Lindblad, Project Planner Date Nothing in this checklist review or associated MDNS shall preclude further review of the unit lot subdivision application (SUB2025-00012) or conditioning of future development proposals through the conditions of approval. 6/16/2025 SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 1 (WAC 197-11-960) SEPA 1 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. 1 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/Checklist-guidance SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 2 (WAC 197-11-960) A. Background Find help answering background questions2 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Mason Street Neighborhood – Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County 2. Name of applicant: Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Bob Collins /Julie Miles 360-379-2827 P.O Box 658, Port Townsend, WA 98368 4. Date checklist prepared: 02/28/25 5. Agency requesting checklist: Jefferson County 6. Proposed timing of schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Site & Infrastructure Planning – 2025 Building Design & Permitting – 2024/25 Construction Start – 2025/26 Homes Begin Occupancy – 2027 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No, the proposal does not anticipate any further of these activities 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Critical areas assessment/Geotechnical report/Phase 1 ESA 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. None anticipated. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Applicable County/State permits in support proposed construction activities and compliance. 2 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-A-Background SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 3 (WAC 197-11-960) 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.) The proposed use of this parcel is an affordable housing complex with 138 units of mixed housing types and open space uses on Parcel ID: 901023007, which is 17.12 acres in size. 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. Section: 2 Township: 29N Range: 1W Parcel ID: 901023007 B. Environmental Elements 1. Earth Find help answering earth questions3 a. General description of the site: Relatively flat site, with some elevation change at the back of the proposed parcel. Forested areas exist mostly in the southern portion of the site which will be largely undisturbed (2.88 ac.) Some small stands of existing trees within the north and central portions of the site in which trees are being retained where feasible. Circle or highlight one: Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? 20% existing/33% proposed 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 3 https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist- guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-earth SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 4 (WAC 197-11-960) agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils. Existing soils are defined as: recessional outwash as pebble to cobble gravel and sand. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No, nothing contained within the site investigation documents and GIS database. 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. Proposed earthwork volumes are as follows: 11,262 cy cut/8,461 cy fill = 2,831 cy net cut. Area of grading disturbance = 14.5 acres f. Could erosion occur because of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. The incidence of any potential erosion will be low based upon providing the contractor with the county approved TESC (Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control) plan which provides specific BMP’s based upon proposed clearing limits and overall grading. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? 34% h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any. See response for Item “f”. 2. Air Find help answering air questions 4 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. Engine exhaust emissions from machinery are expected during the construction phase. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. None known. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: None identified. 4 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-Air SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 5 (WAC 197-11-960) 3. Water Find help answering water questions 5 a. Surface: Find help answering surface water questions 6 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. There is a stream and wetland area approximately 459 linear feet directly West of the SW corner of this parcel. There is a DNR Waterbody (Type 3) approximately 655 Linear feet SE of the SE corner of this parcel. 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, project findings and proposal indicate it will not. 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. Not applicable. 4. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give a general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No findings indicate requiring surface water withdrawals or diversions. 5. Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No, the project location is not within a 100-year floodplain. 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, the project will not discharge waste materials into surface waters. b. Ground: Find help answering ground water questions7 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 5 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-3-Water 6 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-3-Water/Environmental- elements-Surface-water 7 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-3-Water/Environmental- elements-Groundwater SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 6 (WAC 197-11-960) quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give a general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Project will connect into a public County owned water main on Mason St. to provide domestic water. 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. The sewer system will be tied into the new sewer main on Mason Street. No discharge into the ground expected. 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. Stormwater collection is assumed to be contained on site and dispersed using infiltration methods throughout the site based upon DOE guidelines and standards. 2. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No indication that waste materials will enter the ground or surface waters. 3. Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. The proposal does not appear to alter or affect the drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: Use surface water collection and use of bio infiltration facilities across the site and adjacent to impervious areas to control stormwater. 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 ☒ grass ☐ pasture ☐ crop or grain SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 7 (WAC 197-11-960) ☐ 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? A few existing clusters of evergreen trees, shrubs, and associated understory species will be removed. Grading limits consist of 14.5 acres of disturbance. Efforts have been taken to retain existing evergreen tree stands where possible. 2.88 acres of forested area to the south will remain intact. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any. Proposed landscape Also introduce planting areas within the project limits, utilizing native species. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. None known 5. Animals Find help answering animal questions 8 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. 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. No findings indicate any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. No findings indicate that the site is part of a migration route. 8 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-5-Animals SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 8 (WAC 197-11-960) d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any. Utilizing a native plant palette within the proposed landscape plan. Preservation of the forested area on the southern portion of the site. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None known 6. Energy and natural resources Find help answering energy and natural resource questions9 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. Proposed power for the project needs will be electric. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No findings indicate that the project has any potential effects on solar energy for adjacent properties. 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. Energy STAR compliant appliances. 7. Environmental health Health Find help with answering environmental health questions 10 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. None identified in findings. 1. Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. Phase 1 ESA indicates minimal possibility of any contamination based upon historical research and field reconnaissance. 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. Phase 1 ESA indicates risk of contamination at the site is so minimal, no further investigation is necessary. 9 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-6-Energy-natural-resou 10 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-7-Environmental-health SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 9 (WAC 197-11-960) 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. None anticipated. 4. Describe special emergency services that might be required. None required. 5. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any. None identified in findings. Not applicable. b. Noise 1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Standard traffic noise existing in the area, does not have an effect on the project. 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)? Construction noise short term, working hours assumed to be 7 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday. Long-term noise should not be affected. 3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Complying with local noise ordinances during construction phase. 8. Land and shoreline use Find help answering land and shoreline use questions 11 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. Current use of the site is undefined, adjacent properties include private residences, a school, and a library. The proposal will not affect current land uses on nearby and adjacent properties. Proposed site plan emphasizes and provides pedestrian connectivity to both school and library. 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? Not applicable. No findings indicate the parcel was used as working farmlands or working forest lands. 11 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-8-Land-shoreline-use SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 10 (WAC 197-11-960) 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 surrounding working farm or forest lands identified in findings. c. Describe any structures on the site. No. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? All structures on site will be demolished and removed. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? UGA-MDR – Urban Growth Area – Moderate Density Residential f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? 138 unit multi-family, affordable housing complex. 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. The property is within a critical aquifer recharge area. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Approximately 225 people potentially residing in the completed project/none working in completed project. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any. Not Applicable. l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any. Proposed site plan complies with all restrictions pertaining to Urban Growth Area – Moderate Density Residential restrictions outlines in Chapter 18.18 of Jefferson County Code. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: Not applicable. SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 11 (WAC 197-11-960) 9. Housing Find help answering housing questions 12 a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. Affordable housing; approximately 138 units, 160 parking stalls b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Housing units are located in clusters more internal to the site to provide buffering from neighboring properties. 10. Aesthetics Find help answering aesthetics questions 13 a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? 26’-3” b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? No impact c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: None anticipated 11. Light and glare Find help answering light and glare questions 14 a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? The proposal involves lighting for the parking lot spaces with 12’ luminaires. It will be lit from sundown to sunrise. Fixtures will be Dark Sky compliant minimizing glare b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? Nothing indicates that it will become a safety hazard or interfere with views. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? 12 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-9-Housing 13 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-10-Aesthetics 14 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-11-Light-glare SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 12 (WAC 197-11-960) None. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Proposed lighting will be Dark Sky compliant which directs light downward to minimize glare and light pollution. 12. Recreation Find help answering recreation questions a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Library, Bob Bates Athletic Fields, J. Caroll Park, Anderson Lake State Park. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No findings indicate that the proposed project would displace any existing recreational uses. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 13 (WAC 197-11-960) No impacts created; Not applicable 13. Historic and cultural preservation Find help answering historic and cultural preservation questions 15 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. Desktop review and field investigation of the project area did not identify any archaeological sites or historic (over 45 years old) built environment resources. The findings of the cultural resource assessment for the project are included in the attached Cultural Resources Technical Study 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. Desktop review and field investigation of the project area did not identify any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation. Precontact archaeological and ethnographic contexts for the project area are included in the Cultural Resources Technical Study 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. Desktop review and field investigations of the project area was conducted to identify archeological and historic built environment resources. Desktop review consisted of review of the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation’s (DAHP) Washington Information System for Archaeological and Architectural Records Data, ethnographic literature, historic maps and aerial photographs, and information related to the historical development of the project area and Port Hadlock-Irondale vicinity. Field investigation included both pedestrian survey and subsurface testing of the project area. The methods of the cultural resource assessment for the project are included in Cultural Resources Technical Study. 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. As the cultural resource assessment for the project did not identify any archaeological or historic built environment resources, no measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources are proposed. 15 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-13-Historic-cultural-p SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 14 (WAC 197-11-960) 14. Transportation Find help with answering transportation questions 16 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. Mason Street and Cedar Ave. Access will be available from both streets using paved access points. 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? The nearest public transport stop is approx. 390 feet South of the proposed entrance on Cedar Ave. 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). Assumed to include frontage (proposed sidewalk) and drainage improvements along the South side of Mason Street in front of the property. d. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No use of water, rail, or air transportation planned. 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? Please see attached Traffic Impact Analysis 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 findings indicate that the proposal will interfere with or have any effect on the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: None. 15. Public services Find help answering public service questions17 16 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-B-Environmental-elements/Environmental-elements-14-Transportation 17 https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist- guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-15-public-services SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 15 (WAC 197-11-960) 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. Slight increase in public services based upon property being developed vs undeveloped currently. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. None. 16. Utilities Find help answering utilities questions 18 a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, 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 which might be needed. We are connecting to existing adjacent County owned water and sewer mains, these will be located on the North end of the site in a common trench with prescribed separation. Power to the site will also be provided by the County PUD, this will be placed in a joint utility trench with other dry utilities. Anticipated construction activities consist of trenching, installing, and backfilling as specified in the County approved civil permit drawings. 18 https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist- guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-16-utilities SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 17 (WAC 197-11-960) Site plan maintains the existing forest to the south for conservation 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Highly unlikely • Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: Use of energy efficient building materials and construction techniques for housing units. 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? Not applicable based upon site features • Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: Not applicable 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? Not applicable based upon site features • Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: Not applicable. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Undeveloped site to a developed site of 138 housing units will create additional utility demand, projected capacities have been verified with County. No additional demands for transportation. • Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: Utilize water efficient meters/fixtures 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. No conflicts anticipated.