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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 17_SUB2025-00007_03_SEPA Checklist SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 1 (WAC 197-11-960) SEPA1 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- 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) projects) questions in “Part B: Environmental Elements” that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. A. Background Find help answering background questions2 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: JCIA Rural Light Industrial Park 2. Name of applicant: Port of Port Townsend 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: PO Box 1180 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Dave Nakagawara 360-316-6469 4. Date checklist prepared: January 10, 2025 5. Agency requesting checklist: Jefferson County 6. Proposed timing of schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Construction to commence in 2025. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. Each of the proposed lots will be individually developed after the construction of the site improvements and the creation of the development lots. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. A Geotechnical Report was prepared by Terra Associates, Inc. on October 16, 2024. 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 known. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Binding Site Plan Land Division, SDR Buildability Analysis, SDR Legal Lot of Record Determination, NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit, Site Development Permit, UIC Well Registration, Building Permits. 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.) This project will prepare 11 lots, approximately one acre each, for individual development on the 23.62-acre site, with access from Four Corners Road. Each lot will be developed with a light industrial use including a building up to 10,000 sf, parking 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) areas, and outdoor storage areas. The buildings and lots will include a mixture of light industrial uses allowed within the Essential Public Facility-Airport, Airport Overlay III zone. The project includes grading and storm drainage improvements, a private road, a public water main to provide fire protection and services to each lot, a Large Onsite Sewage System (LOSS), and landscaping with native vegetation retention. Dry utilities including power, fiber, and communications will be provide by Jefferson PUD. 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. The main site is located north of the intersection of Four Corners Road and Night Owl Road in Jefferson County and is in the Prospect Ave. / Airport Commercial Area Neighborhood. Abbreviated legal description: S33 T30 R1W SW NE (Less Tax 50) and parcel number is 001331005. The southern parcel 001334004 is used for access and utilities only and is not included in the Binding Site Plan land division. B. Environmental Elements 1. Earth Find help answering earth questions3 a. General description of the site: The site is undeveloped and covered with a moderate forest and associated understory. Existing utilities for water, and electrical are present. Circle or highlight one: Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? According to the geotechnical report, a small portion of the site soil is classified as Cassolary sandy loam, 0 – 15 percent slopes. 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. Site soils are classified as Agnew silt loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes, Cassolary sandy loam, 0 to 15 percent slopes, and Swantown gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes by the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). 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) d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No, site topography is relatively flat, and the soils are not categorized as having “severe” or “very severe” erosion hazards. The geotechnical report states that the site is not an erosion hazard area as defined by the Jefferson County Code. 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. The project is in preliminary design, but it is anticipated cut to fill will be approximately 20,000 CY. f. Could erosion occur because of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Site soils would be susceptible to some erosion when exposed during construction. Proper implementation and maintenance of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for erosion prevention and sediment control would adequately mitigate the erosion potential in the planned development area. Erosion protection measures as required by Jefferson County will be in place prior to and during grading activities at the site. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Approximately 25% of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any. A temporary Erosion Control Plan will be submitted to Jefferson County prior to any site development and will be implemented accordingly. Standard erosion control BMPs will be employed at the site. Erosion potential will be mitigated in accordance with Jefferson County regulations. 2. Air Find help answering air questions4 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. Short term emissions will occur during construction and dust and exhaust fumes will be generated by construction equipment. Long term emissions will be from vehicles entering and leaving the proposed project site. 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: If necessary, water will be sprayed during construction to control potential dust emissions. 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 questions5 a. Surface: Find help answering surface water questions6 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 surface water body is located on or in the immediate vicinity or the site. 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, the proposed project will not result in surface water withdrawals or diversions. 5. Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No, per FEMA map 53031C0145C dated 6-7-2019, the site is classified as Zone X, Area of Minimal Flood Hazard. 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: 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 quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give a general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. The 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) proposed project does not withdraw to groundwater. Stormwater infiltration system will be used to direct treated runoff into the ground. 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. No waste materials will be discharged into the ground. 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. The project will utilize bioretention stormwater facilities to both treat and infiltrate runoff. All runoff from the development will be managed onsite. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Minimal waste material (petroleum or other road fuel waste) will be generated from use of the proposed parking areas. However, the project design will include a surface water collection system intended to capture potential contaminates and runoff. 2. Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. No. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: Stormwater will be treated according to Jefferson County’s erosion Control and Stormwater Ordinance. Stormwater will be treated before discharging to groundwater. In accordance with Jefferson County, stormwater quality and quantity control measures will be provided on site. 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 SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 7 (WAC 197-11-960) ☐ 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? The proposed development requires removal of vegetation across the site; however, a 50-foot native vegetation buffer will extend around the perimeter of the site. Four native vegetation preservation and utility Tracts will total approximately 8.25 acres of the site. Native vegetation within these areas will be retained to the extent practicable. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. No threatened or endangered plant species are known to be on or near the site. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any. The project will be landscaped according to Jefferson County Code requirements. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. There are no noxious weeds or invasive species known to be on or near the site. 5. Animals Find help answering animal questions8 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. Birds and mammals are presumed to use the forested areas onsite. 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. According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Priority Habitats and Species report, no threatened or endangered species have been observed on or within 1,000 feet of the site. 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) c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. The site lies within the Pacific Flyway Migratory Route, which covers all of Western Washington. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any. Vegetation retention areas will preserve habitat. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. There are no known invasive animal species on or near the site. 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. Diesel and gasoline fuels will be used to operate vehicles. The proposed building will use electricity, solar, and natural gas. b. Would your 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. All buildings will meet the applicable Washington State Energy Code requirements. 7. Environmental health Health Find help with answering environmental health questions10 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. The specific users of the buildings are not yet known, so some storage of hazardous materials is possible. In the event there are hazardous materials onsite, they will be fully contained, and storage will comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. 1. Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. None known. 2. Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. None known. 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) 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. The specific users of the buildings are not yet known, so some storage of hazardous materials is possible. In the event there are hazardous materials onsite, they will be fully contained, and storage will comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. 3. Describe special emergency services that might be required. Typical Fire and Police Services. 4. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any. No measures proposed. b. Noise 1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? There is some existing noise from traffic on nearby roads and from planes at the adjacent Jefferson County International Airport. 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 noise will consist of construction activity along with traffic. Long term noise will be consistent with typical Light Industrial traffic. 3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Vehicles will be equipped with mufflers and turned off when not in use. The 50-foot existing vegetation buffer around the perimeter of the site will reduce noise from the site. 8. Land and shoreline use Find help answering land and shoreline use questions11 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. The site is currently undeveloped forested land. Adjacent sites are single-family residential and Jefferson County International Airport to the north. 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, the site has not been used as working farmlands or working farmlands to our knowledge. 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. c. Describe any structures on the site. No structures are currently on the site. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The site is zoned EPF-A, Essential Public Facility – Airport. Airport Overlay 3. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? EPF-A, Essential Public Facility – Airport 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. According to the online Jefferson County GIS Public Land Records, most of the site falls within the Seismic Geohazard Area, the Critical Aquifer Recharge Area (CARA), and Nitrogen BMP area. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? The specific users of the proposed buildings are not yet known, but the number of employees could be as high as approximately 220 people. 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. The proposed project is consistent with approved uses within the EPF-A zoning designation. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: No measures are proposed; it is not anticipated that the project will impact agricultural or forest lands of long-term commercial significance. 9. Housing Find help answering housing questions12 a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None. 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 SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 11 (WAC 197-11-960) 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: None proposed. 10. Aesthetics Find help answering aesthetics questions13 a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? The buildings will be up to 35’ tall. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? Due to the 50- foot native vegetation buffer, no views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: The proposed 50- foot native vegetation buffer will reduce or control aesthetic impacts. 11. Light and glare Find help answering light and glare questions14 a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? The project may include lighting from the buildings, parking lot lights, and roadway lights. All lighting would be shielded and downcast. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No. 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: All lighting would be shielded and downcast. 12. Recreation Find help answering recreation questions a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? The nearest designated recreational opportunity is the Milo-Curry Trailhead hiking area, located approximately 1 mile to the west of the site. 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) 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 proposed. 13. Historic and cultural preservation Find help answering historic and cultural preservation questions15 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. None known. 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. According to the online Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation WISAARD site, there are no landmarks, features, or areas of cultural importance that have been determined eligible on or near the site. 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. Conversations with the landowner and review of the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation WISAARD site 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 questions16 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. The project proposes a private road through the 9.97-acre parcel south of the site from Four Corners Road using a major road approach. SR19 is east of the project and SR20 is west of the project. 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 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 SEPA Environmental checklist September 2023 Page 13 (WAC 197-11-960) 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 area is currently served by public transit. The closest Jefferson Transit route #6 bus stop is approximately half a mile from the site. 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). A new onsite private road will be constructed to provide access to each development lot. d. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No water or rail transportation. The Jefferson County International Airport is located north of the project. 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? Based on the Traffic Impact Analysis by Transportation Engineers Northwest, the project will generate 464 new trips. There will be 79 new AM peak trips and 43 new PM peak trips. 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: None 15. Public services Find help answering public service questions17 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. The project may result in an increased need for public services such as fire and police, in the event of an accident, or public transit. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. None. 16. Utilities Find help answering utilities questions18 a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other: Water & electrical are available at the site. 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 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 14 (WAC 197-11-960) 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. Electrical, Fiber, Communications, and Water will be provided by Jefferson County (Quimper Water System). A Large Onsite Sewage System (LOSS), along with w private sewer force main, is proposed to provide sanitary sewer services. C. Signature Find help about who should sign19 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 Type name of signee: Position and agency/organization: Date submitted: 19 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist- guidance/SEPA-Checklist-Section-C-Signature Dave Nakagawara, PE Capital Projects Engineer, Port of Port Townsend January 10, 2025