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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.1 SEPA Checklist (1)SEPA Checklist A. background 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Kalaloch Cabins 2. Name of applicant: Derek Zwickey, Delaware North 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 8358 Huffline Lane, Suite 2 Bozeman, MT 59718 DZwickey@delawarenorth.com 4. Date checklist prepared: 4/20/2016 5. Agency requesting checklist: Jefferson County, Department of Community Development 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Application will be submitted in early May of 2016. Construction is scheduled to begin in late Fall of 2016. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. Only as described in the application 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Wetland delineation and rating report, water narrative, geotech report and a Habitat Management Plan with proposed mitigation. 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. This application includes a Lot Consolidation, Conditional Use Permit and a Reasonable Economic Use Variance. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. This application includes a Lot Consolidation, Conditional Use Permit and a Reasonable Economic Use Variance. Once approved, a Building Permit will also be required. 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.) A Project Description has been provided as part of the CUP Application. 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 property is approximately 23.52 acres and split into 5 separate parcels (APN: 413273006, 413273002, 413273007, 413273004, and 413273005.) The physical address is 153573 Highway 101. The property is currently zoned as Undesignated Rural Residential within Jefferson County’s West End Planning Area (WEPA) and also within the Quinault Indian Nation. The property is just north of the Queets River and approximately one half mile south of the Olympic National Park boundary. The property is also bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west. Highway 101 runs north and south and bisects the property. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other The upper and lower portions of the property are relatively flat with a steep slope between the two flat sections. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 3 of 11 The steepest slope is approximately 70% 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. The site is covered with Duff at the top layer. Within the top 5 feet there is a silt loam soil then clayey silt and silt soil above the gravel. See the geotechnical report in Appendix D for additional information. There is no known agricultural land in the vicinity of the project. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. See Section 3.0 of the Geotechnical report in Appendix D 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. Total approximate soil disturbance is 43,000 square feet and is generated from the proposed asphalt walkway, the cabins and “tree houses”, utility trenches, septic tanks, the leachfield and gravel parking. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Efforts are being made in the design process to mitigate any additional erosion risk g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Approximately 17%, including the gravel roads and parking lots h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: SWPPP measures including silt fences and BMP’s will be implemented as necessary during construction activities. The post construction site will have a 30 foot vegetative buffer between the top of slope and any improvements in most places. The cabins will have splash guards and the bottom of down spouts to reduce channelization of runoff. Swales will be introduced to mitigate runoff from additional impervious areas. See Grading and Drainage Narrative in Appendix C 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. Emissions from heavy equipment during construction period only Potential campfire smoke when cabins are occupied 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 other than keeping equipment well maintained during construction. 3. Water a. Surface Water: 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. Yes, the Pacific Ocean is adjacent to parcels where proposed work will be conducted, an approximate 1.84 acre coastal lagoon on property which has no outlet, a 1/3 acre sloped wetland on property that ponds at the toe of slope, and a depressional wetland on property to the south that does not appear to have an outlet (at least 300' from proposed construction) of subject parcels. 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. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 4 of 11 Yes, work will be conducted within the wetland buffers. See site plan, REUV and wetland reports in this application. 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. Does not apply 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Water will continue to run freely in the same direction as buildings will be suspended above ground on piers. There will be minor surface water diversions in heavy rain events due to added parking stalls and the asphalt walking path. These diversions are shown on Sheet 4 of Appendix A. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, 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. b. Ground Water: 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. See Water Narrative in Appendix E 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals. . . ; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. See Sewer Narrative in Appendix F 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. Runoff from the site is described in Appendix C 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Septic tanks and leach lines are planned for this project. See Appendix F for additional information. 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. Water will continue to run freely in the same direction as buildings will be suspended above ground on piers. There will be minor surface water diversions in heavy rain events due to added parking stalls and the asphalt walking path. These diversions are shown on Sheet 4 of Appendix A. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: See Narrative in Appendix C and Sheet 4 in Appendix A. 4. Plants a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: ____deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other Red alder and Hookers willow ____evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other Sitka spruce, Doug fir and Western hemlock ____shrubs Salmonberry, red elderberry, evergreen huckleberry, honeysuckle, salal and gorse ____grass Sword fern, lady fern, sedge, pacific water parsley, pearly everlasting, giant vetch, bitter cress, horsetail, false lily-of-the-valley, deer fern and unidentified grass species ____pasture None ____crop or grain None ____ Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops. None ____ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other Sedge, spruce, horse tail, skunk cabbage and water parsley ____water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other None ____other types of vegetation None noted b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Some vegetation will be removed or altered in the building foot prints for cabins, pathways, parking areas and road way. Mostly small spruce and salal in upland area, away from wetlands. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None (see Habitat Management Plan Appendix ?) d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Some vegetation will be removed or altered in the building foot prints for cabins, pathways, parking areas and road way. Mostly small spruce and salal in upland area, away from wetlands. Native species will be planted or transplanted around areas that require clearing for project construction. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. A miniscule amount of scotch broom was noted. 5. Animals a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Examples include: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other ________ Bald eagles, song birds, gulls, sea birds and deer. b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. None c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Unknown d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Mitigation Measures are described in Appendix B e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None 6. Energy and natural resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. The site is currently being served by propane and electricity. The proposed project will continue to be served by these energy sources. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? No If so, generally describe. 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: The cabins will include LED lighting, Tankless hotwater heaters, low flow toilets and water fixtures,energy efficient appliances and the use of green materials . 7. Environmental health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. None 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. Propane is currently used for the 2 existing cabins. Propane, including propane piping, may be used for the additional cabins as well. 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. Propane is currently used for the 2 existing cabins. Propane, including propane piping, may be used for the additional cabins as well. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. No additional emergency services will be required. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: None identified b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Traffic noise from Highway 101 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. Minor construction related noise will be generated during normal business hours. Increased traffic in and out of the site. The area is known for tourism and increased traffic along Highway 101 is believed to be negligible. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: None Noted 8. Land and shoreline use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. Undesignated Rural Residential, No 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 as a result 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? 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:SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 7 of 11 No c. Describe any structures on the site. There are two existing cabins that were constructed under building permits BLD08-00016 and BLD07-0392. There are also 3 known out buildings. One is to store firewood, another is for sheltering garbage cans and the third building is to house the well pump equipment. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? There is no planned demolition of structures e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Undesignated Rural Residential f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Rural g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Unknown h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. None known i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Approximately 12 total employees j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None – the existing cabins are currently rented as short term vacation rentals. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. No housing units are planned as part of this project b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. No housing units will be eliminated as part of this project c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: 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? 15 to 20 feet depending on the foundation heights chosen b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? No views outside the property limits will be altered or obstructed c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: The site is heavily vegetated with a 50 foot buffer along Highway 101 and a 5 foot buffer to the north and south. The existing vegetation should provide sufficient screening from the traveling public and neighboring properties. 11. Light and glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Minimal exterior access lighting will be provided along the access roads and paths. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 8 of 11 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: Lighting will be pointed in downward position to minimize the excess lighting. 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? The property is just north of the Queets River and approximately one half mile south of the Olympic National Park boundary. The property is also bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west. South Beach Campground is just inside the Olympic National Park to the north. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No, the project would enhance recreational uses, primarily access to the beaches along the Pacific Ocean. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: 13. Historic and cultural preservation a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers located on or near the site? If so, specifically describe. No b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. None known. No known professional studies 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. None 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 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 existing access point off highway 41 is paved and provides for 2 way traffic. 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 known transit center is in Kalaloch and Queets via the Olympic Connection. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? 36 parking spaces will be added and no parking spaces will be eliminated d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). None known. Applicant is currently working with WashDOT to determine what, if any, improvements will be required. e. Will the project or proposal 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 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? A traffic study has not been conducted for this project. g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe. No h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: None at this time. 15. Public services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. No. The existing public services for the site are adequate. 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, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other __propane_________ 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. Utilities are generally described in the Project Description portion of the application. See Appendix E and Appendix F for additional information on the proposed water and septic systems. These utilities are also shown on the site plan in Appendix A.