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SEPA
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST AND ADDENDUM
FOR
JEFFERSON COUNTY’S
2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
DOCKET
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SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST AND ADDENDUM
FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY’S
2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT DOCKET
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 or 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: [help]
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.
A. Background [help]
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: [help]
RESPONSE: Jefferson County’s 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket (“2020 CPD”).
2. Name of applicant: [help]
RESPONSE: Jefferson County Department of Community Development.
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: [help]
RESPONSE: 621 Sheridan St. Port Townsend WA 98368; David Wayne Johnson, 360-379-4450.
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4. Date checklist prepared: [help]
RESPONSE: February 23, 2021.
5. Agency requesting checklist: [help]
RESPONSE: Jefferson County Department of Community Development.
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): [help]
RESPONSE: Legislative action anticipated in March or April 2021.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. [help]
RESPONSE: Legislative action anticipated in early 2021.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal. [help]
RESPONSE:
DOCUMENT ADDENDED
This SEPA Checklist and Addendum provides supplemental information to the Jefferson County
Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS), May 27, 1998, and to related SEPA documents
in “documents adopted” below.
DOCUMENTS ADOPTED
An agency may use previously prepared environmental documents to evaluate proposed actions,
alternatives, or environmental impacts. The proposals may be the same as or different than those
analyzed in the existing documents (WAC 197-11-600[2]). These documents have been adopted in
association with the Comprehensive Plan and development regulations.
Exhibit 1. State Environmental Policy Act Documents Adopted
Year State Environmental Policy Act Document Description
1997-
1998
Draft and Final Environmental Impact Statements (DEIS/FEIS) and addenda
prepared in anticipation of adoption of the Comprehensive Plan in 1998. The DEIS
and FEIS are dated February 24, 1997 and May 27, 1998, respectively, and examined
the potential cumulative environmental impacts of adopting alternative versions of the
Comprehensive Plan.
1999 Draft Supplemental EIS (DSEIS)--Comprehensive Plan 1999 Amendments (Task III
of Tri-Area/Glen Cove Special Study).
Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (FSEIS). Jefferson County
Comprehensive Plan 1999 Amendments. Tri-Area/Glen Cove Special Study Task IV.
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Year State Environmental Policy Act Document Description
2001 Glen Cove/Tri-Area Special Study SEIS Final Decision Document, June 11, 2001
2002 Integrated Growth Management Act/State Environmental Policy Act Document
Environmental Review of a Non-Project Action: Draft Supplemental EIS August 21,
2002, to Supplement the Comprehensive Plan Draft and Final EIS (1997) and
Comprehensive Plan 1999 Amendments Draft and Final SEIS. November 25, 2002
Integrated FSEIS 2002 Amendment Docket.
This FSEIS was appealed before the Western Washington Growth Management
Hearings Board (WWGMHB) and the WWGMHB issued a Final Decision and Order
(FDO) which remanded it back to the Department for additional environmental
review.
The county hired Wheeler Consulting, to prepare additional environmental review
based on the FDO. A DSEIS to the 2002 CPA SEIS was issued on March 3, 2004.
A FSEIS to the 2002 CPA SEIS was issued on May 12, 2004 as part of the review
and in consideration of MLA02-00235.
2003 Staff Recommendation and Environmental Analysis with Regard to the Adoption of
Four Proposed Site-Specific Amendments to the 1998 Jefferson County
Comprehensive Plan. SEPA Addendum August 6, 2003. Sept. 17, 2003 SEPA
Addendum for Suggested Amendments.
2004 2004 Staff Report and SEPA Addendum to 1998 EIS for UGA Amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan issued May 19, 2004.
2004 2004 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket Department of Community
Development Integrated Staff Report and SEPA Addendum issued September 22,
2004.
2005 Integrated GMA/SEPA Addendum Staff Report, August 3, 2005. Incorporated by
reference: 1998 DEIS/FEIS and 2004 Addendum.
2006 Integrated GMA/SEPA Addendum Staff Rpt., July 19, 2006.
2007 SEPA Addendum, adopting by reference 2004 Staff Report and SEPA Addendum
for UGA Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan issued May 19, 2004 and 2004
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket Department of Community Development
Integrated Staff Report and SEPA Addendum issued September 22, 2004.
2008 Integrated GMA/SEPA Addendum Staff Report, September 3, 2008. Adopted by
reference: 1998 DEIS/FEIS, and environmental documents from 2004, 2005, 2006,
and 2007 environmental review.
2009 Integrated GMA/SEPA Addendum Staff Report, September 2, 2009. Adopted by
legal notice: 1998 DEIS/FEIS, September 22nd Staff Report 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007,
2008, "and all supplementary information…supporting record, analyses, materials."
2010 Integrated GMA/SEPA Addendum Staff Report, September 2010.
2013 Integrated GMA/SEPA Addendum, Staff Report September 4, 2013. Adopted by
reference all previous SEPA documents.
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Year State Environmental Policy Act Document Description
2015 Staff Report & SEPA Environmental Review, Proposal to Amend Unified
Development Code, JCC 18.30.150 Sign Code, October 29, 2015. Integrated Growth
Management Act/State Environmental Policy Act Analysis, Environmental Review of
a Non-Project Action.
2018 Notice of Intent to Amend Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code &
Determination of Significance with Notice of Adoption of Existing
Environmental Documents and SEPA Addendum & Notice of two Separate Public
Hearings before the Jefferson County Planning Commission on the 2018
Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review and Unified Development Code Amendments,
April 4, 2018.
SEPA Addendum November 29, 2018, addressing the Periodic Review and text,
goal, and policy changes to respond to public comments, Planning Commission
recommendations, and Board of County Commissioner directions, and ensure
consistency and clarity.
2019 2019 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket Staff Report and SEPA Addendum,
September 4, 2019, Integrated GMA/SEPA Document. Site specific Comprehensive
Plan Amendment.
2019 Non-project Determination of Non-significance (DNS) for updates to FEMA
Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, April 3, 2019.
2020 Determination of Significance with Adoption of Existing Environmental
Document and Critical Areas Ordinance Update 2019-2020.
SEPA Checklist and Addendum, January 22, 2020.
SEPA Checklist for MLA20-0039, dated February 26, 2020.
2021 Determination of Significance with Adoption of Existing Environmental
Document and 2020 Comprehensive Plan Docket Amendments
SEPA Checklist for 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Addendum
February 22, 2021.
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. [help]
RESPONSE: There is no “project” or “site” for this proposal. This proposal is a non-project proposal
for legislative that updates the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development
Code, as described in response to Question A.11. A site-specific rezone is included as a part of the
legislative actions for the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket; however, a separate
SEPA Environmental Checklist was prepared by the applicant and is incorporated into this document
by reference.
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
[help]
RESPONSE:
a. Public hearing and recommendation from the Jefferson County Planning Commission: February
22, 2021
b. Review by the Washington State Department of Commerce and other agencies, per the Growth
Management Act: To be completed.
c. Adoption by the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners, after a public hearing and
deliberations: To be completed, excepted in March or April 2021.
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.) [help]
RESPONSE:
The following docket items and recommendations are included in the 2020 Comprehensive Plan
Amendment Docket:
1. MLA19-00019 – Text Amendments to Marijuana Related Development Regulations:
• Incorporates RCW 69.50.331(8), which requires at least a 1,000-foot buffer distance from
certain uses, such as schools from marijuana production, processing, or retailing facilities.
• Changes marijuana production and processing from a conditional discretionary use in Rural
Residential (RR1:5, RR1:10, and RR1:20) and Forest Resource (CF80, RF40, and IF40)
zoned lands to a “no” use under JCC 18.15.040, Table 3-1;
• Removes cottage industry performance standards for marijuana processing;
• Continues to allow marijuana production and processing as “yes” use on the Rural and Urban
Industrial (RBI, LI, LI/C, HI, and ULI) zoned lands;
• Continues to allow marijuana production as a “yes” use on Agricultural (AP20 and AL20)
zoned lands;
• Continues to allow marijuana processing and retailing as a conditional discretionary use on
Agricultural (AP20 and AL20) zoned lands; and,
• Prohibits marijuana production and processing in all other zoning districts.
2. MLA20-00116 – Text Amendments to Support Sewering the Brinnon Limited Area of More
Intensive Rural Development:
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• Revises Comprehensive Plan narrative to be consistent with state law on sewering rural
areas, including limited areas of more intensive rural develop (“LAMIRDS”);
• Establishes a unified sewering policy for rural areas which outlines when sewer services
may be provided in the rural area, including:
o When it is a necessary response to protect basic public health, safety, and the
environment; the sewer, extension, or connection is financially supportable at rural
densities; and the sewer, connection, or extension does not permit urban
development;
o When it is necessary to support a LAMIRD and consistent with the countywide
planning policies;
o When it is necessary to provides service to an essential public facility if no
practicable alternative exists to site the essential public facility in an Urban Growth
Area (“UGA”); or,
o When it supports a rural school serving both rural and urban student populations,
consistent with state law.
• Establishes a development regulation on sewering rural areas consistent with the proposed
Comprehensive Plan policy; and,
• Clarifies that large on-site septic systems are not considered a sewer system (urban
governmental service).
3. MLA20-00102 – Text Amendments to Support the Port Hadlock UGA Sewer Facility Plan
Update:
• Incorporates the 2020 Port Hadlock Sewer Facility Plan Update into the Comprehensive
Plan, including:
o Establishing a level-of-service from the 2008 and 2020 sewer plans (132
ERU/GPD). Level-of-service remained unchanged from the 2008 plan;
o Adoption of a 6-year financing plan reflecting the 2020 sewer plan update;
o Updates to the narrative of the Comprehensive Plan; and,
o All updates were technical or financial in nature, the level-of-service from the 2008
plan remained the same, phasing remained the same, and zoning remained the
same.
4. MLA20-00039 – Seton Site-specific Rezone from RR1:10 to RR1:5, Parcel ID No. 001281002,
Located at Airport Cutoff Road (SR19) and Romans Road:
• Recommends approval of the site-specific rezone from RR10 to RR5. All environmental
impacts have been analyzed under a separate SEPA Checklist prepared by the applicant
for this docket item, which is being incorporated by reference into this Checklist. Discussion
of the impacts will not occur in this Checklist.
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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. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 Comprehensive Plan Docket (“2020 CPD”) applies to comprehensive plan policies and
development regulations and therefore there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific
rezone was analyzed under a separate Checklist.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS [help]
1. Earth [help]
a. General description of the site: [help]
(circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
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. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. [help]
RESPONSE:
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The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
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. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for
example, asphalt or buildings)? [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals which impact erosion or impacts to the earth must be consistent with
Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title
15 (Building Code). These regulations contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental
impacts.
2. Air [help]
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. [help]
RESPONSE:
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The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally
describe. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
3. Water [help]
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. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
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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. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore there
is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations contain
measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
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. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore there
is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations contain
measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore there
is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations contain
measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
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6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the
type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
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. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
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. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
c. Water runoff (including stormwater):
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1) Describe the source of runoff (including stormwater) 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. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so,
describe. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern
impacts, if any: [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore there
is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations contain
measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
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4. Plants [help]
e. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: [help]
deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
shrubs
grass
pasture
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
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
f. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
g. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
h. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on
the site, if any: [help]
RESPONSE:
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The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
i. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
5. Animals [help]
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. [help]
Examples include:
birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
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c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
6. Energy and Natural Resources [help]
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. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
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b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
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: [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
7. Environmental Health [help]
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. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
The 2020 CPD includes updates to the Comprehensive Plan to make sewers in the rural area
consistent with state law and include technical updates to the Port Hadlock UGA sewer. While these
updates may allow sewers in the future, which include exposure to toxic chemicals, etc. these
impacts will all be analyzed as individual SEPA projects, unless categorically exempt.
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. [help]
RESPONSE:
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The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
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. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
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
. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
The 2020 CPD includes updates to the Comprehensive Plan to make sewers in the rural area
consistent with state law and include technical updates to the Port Hadlock UGA sewer. While these
updates may allow sewers in the future, which include exposure to toxic chemicals, etc. these
impacts will all be analyzed as individual SEPA projects, unless categorically exempt.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist. The proposals should not require any special emergency services.
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5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
j. Noise [help]
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example traffic,
equipment, operation, other)? [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts.
JCC 18.30.190 incorporates noise mitigation requirements in the State Environmental Policy Act,
Chapter 43.21C RCW, related to noise abatement, and provides that noise shall not exceed the
requirements in Chapter 8.70 JCC (Noise Control) and Chapter 173-60 WAC, as they exist now or
may be amended in the future. Chapter 173-60 WAC implements Chapter 70.107 RCW (Noise
Control Act of 1974).
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. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts. Levels of noise that would be created
by or associated with a project on a short-term or a long-term basis on a site will be discussed in a
future project-level SEPA checklist.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: [help]
RESPONSE:
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The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
All future projects or proposals must be consistent with Title 18 Jefferson County Code (Unified
Development Code), Title 8 (Health and Safety), and Title 15 (Building Code). These regulations
contain measures to mitigate siting and environmental impacts. JCC 18.30.190 incorporates noise
mitigation requirements in the State Environmental Policy Act, Chapter 43.21C RCW, related to noise
abatement, and provides that noise shall not exceed the requirements in Chapter 8.70 JCC and
Chapter 173-60 WAC, as they exist now or may be amended in the future.
8. Land and Shoreline Use [help]
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. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist. The current use of site and adjacent properties on a site will be discussed in a future
project-level SEPA checklist.
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? [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
MLA19-00019 amends the marijuana related development regulation. The existing ordinance allows
marijuana production (grow) on agricultural lands by right, as this is an agricultural use. However,
processing and retail required a conditional use permit. It is not anticipated that the associated
processing and retail uses will not have a significant impact on agricultural lands of long-term
commercial significance.
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: [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist. The use as working farmlands or working forest lands a site will be discussed in a future
project-level SEPA checklist.
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c. Describe any structures on the site. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist. Structures at a site will be discussed in a future project-level SEPA checklist.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? [help]
RESPONSE: The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations
and therefore there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under
a separate Checklist. The proposal does not involved demolition of any structures. Structures at a
site will be discussed in a future project-level SEPA checklist.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist. Zoning at a site will be discussed in a future project-level SEPA checklist.
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist. The comprehensive plan designation at a site will be discussed in a future project-level
SEPA checklist.
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist. The shoreline master program designation at a site will be discussed in a future project-
level SEPA checklist.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist. Classification of any part of a site as a critical area will be discussed in a future project-
level SEPA checklist.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? [help]
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RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist. How many people would reside or work at a completed project will be discussed in a future
project-level SEPA checklist.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist. How many people would be displaced by a completed project will be discussed in a future
project-level SEPA checklist.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist. Measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts will be discussed in a future project-
level SEPA checklist.
l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and
plans if any: [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist. Measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and
plans will be discussed in a future project-level SEPA checklist.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial
significance, if any: [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
MLA19-00019 amends the marijuana related development regulation. The existing ordinance allows
marijuana production (grow) on agricultural lands by right, as this is an agricultural use. However,
processing and retail required a conditional use permit. It is not anticipated that the associated
processing and retail uses will not have a significant impact on agricultural lands of long-term
commercial significance.
MLA19-00019 proposes marijuana production and processing as a “no” use on forest resource
lands. This change will increase the protection of the forest resource lands in Jefferson County.
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9. Housing [help]
a. Approximately how many units would be provided if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist. The proposal does not involve units of housing.
Each new project must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including SEPA and its
implementing regulations, and Chapter 18.40, Article X JCC (SEPA Implementation). Either Chapter
18.25 JCC (Shoreline Master Program) or Chapter 18.22 JCC (Critical Areas Ordinance), as updated
through this Jefferson County 2019-2020 CAO Update, will provide substantive development
standards that control siting and mitigate impacts. In addition, Chapter 18.15 (Land Use Districts),
18.20 (Performance and Use-Specific Standards) and Chapter 18.30 JCC (Development Standards)
contain development and performance standards that control siting and mitigate impacts.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-
income housing. [help]
RESPONSE: The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations
and therefore there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under
a separate Checklist. Housing units to be eliminated will be discussed in a future project-level SEPA
checklist.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: [help]
RESPONSE: The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations
and therefore there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under
a separate Checklist. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts will be discussed in
a future project-level SEPA checklist.
10. Aesthetics [help]
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal
exterior building material(s) proposed? [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist. Tallest height and exterior building materials on a site will be discussed in a future project-
level SEPA checklist.
Each new project must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including SEPA and its
implementing regulations, and Chapter 18.40, Article X JCC (SEPA Implementation). Either Chapter
18.25 JCC (Shoreline Master Program) or Chapter 18.22 JCC (Critical Areas Ordinance), will provide
substantive development standards that control siting and mitigate impacts. In addition, Chapter
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18.15 (Land Use Districts), 18.20 (Performance and Use-Specific Standards) and Chapter 18.30
JCC (Development Standards) contain development and performance standards that control siting
and mitigate impacts.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? [help]
RESPONSE: The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations
and therefore there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under
a separate Checklist. Views altered or obstructed in the immediate vicinity of a site will be discussed
in a future project-level SEPA checklist.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: [help]
RESPONSE: The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations
and therefore there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under
a separate Checklist. Measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts will be discussed in a future
project-level SEPA checklist.
11. Light and Glare [help]
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist. The proposal will not produce light or glare. The type of light or glare a proposal produces
will be discussed in a future project-level SEPA checklist.
Each new project must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including SEPA and its
implementing regulations, and Chapter 18.40, Article X JCC (SEPA Implementation). Either Chapter
18.25 JCC (Shoreline Master Program) or Chapter 18.22 JCC (Critical Areas Ordinance), will provide
substantive development standards that control siting and mitigate impacts. In addition, Chapter
18.15 (Land Use Districts), 18.20 (Performance and Use-Specific Standards) and Chapter 18.30
JCC (Development Standards) contain development and performance standards that control siting
and mitigate impacts.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? [help]
RESPONSE: The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations
and therefore there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under
a separate Checklist. The type of light or glare a proposal produces will be discussed in a future
project-level SEPA checklist.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? [help]
RESPONSE: The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations
and therefore there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under
a separate Checklist. The type of light or glare a proposal produces will be discussed in a future
project-level SEPA checklist.
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: [help]
RESPONSE: The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations
and therefore there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under
a separate Chec klist.Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts will be
discussed in a future project-level SEPA checklist.
12. Recreation [help]
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regualtions and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist. Designated and informal recreational opportunities will be discussed in a future project-
level SEPA checklist.
Each new project must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including SEPA and its
implementing regulations, and Chapter 18.40, Article X JCC (SEPA Implementation). Either Chapter
18.25 JCC (Shoreline Master Program) or Chapter 18.22 JCC (Critical Areas Ordinance), will provide
substantive development standards that control siting and mitigate impacts. In addition, Chapter
18.15 (Land Use Districts), 18.20 (Performance and Use-Specific Standards) and Chapter 18.30
JCC (Development Standards) contain development and performance standards that control siting
and mitigate impacts.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. [help]
RESPONSE: The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations
and therefore there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under
a separate Checklist. Displacement of recreational opportunities will be discussed in a future project-
level SEPA checklist.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be
provided by the project or applicant, if any: [help]
RESPONSE: The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations
and therefore there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under
a separate Checklist. Measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation will be discussed in a
future project-level SEPA checklist.
13. Historic and cultural preservation [help]
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. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist.
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Buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near a site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible
for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers will be discussed in a future project-level
SEPA checklist.
Each new project must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including SEPA and its
implementing regulations, and Chapter 18.40, Article X JCC (SEPA Implementation). Either Chapter
18.25 JCC (Shoreline Master Program) or Chapter 18.22 JCC (Critical Areas Ordinance), will provide
substantive development standards that control siting and mitigate impacts. In addition, Chapter
18.15 (Land Use Districts), 18.20 (Performance and Use-Specific Standards) and Chapter 18.30
JCC (Development Standards) contain development and performance standards that control siting
and mitigate impacts.
In addition, Jefferson County’s Archaeological and Historic Resources Regulation, JCC 18.30.160
requires:
(1) When an application for a permit is received for an area known to contain archaeological
artifacts and data as identified by appropriate state, federal or tribal agencies, the county
shall not take action on the application and shall inform the applicant thereof, and the
applicant shall not initiate any excavation or development activity until the site has been
inspected and a written evaluation is provided by a qualified archaeologist. Significant
archaeological data or artifacts must be recovered before work begins or resumes on a
project. No application will be delayed more than 10 working days for such an inspection. If
the application is approved by the county, conditions shall be attached reflecting the
recommendations of the archaeologist regarding preservation or protection of the site.
(2) All permits shall contain a special provision advising the permit holder that if during
excavation or development of the site an area of potential archaeological significance is
uncovered, all activity in the immediate vicinity of the find must be halted immediately and
the administrator must be notified at once. Activities authorized by the permit will not be
delayed more than five working days for a finding of significance by the administrator,
following the administrator’s receipt of notification, unless the permit holder agrees to an
extension of that time period.
(3) All development proposed for location adjacent to sites which are listed or are determined
by the appropriate state or federal authority to be eligible for listing in the state or national
registers of historic places must be located so as to complement the historic site.
Development which degrades or destroys the historical character of such sites is not
permitted.
(4) Archaeological sites are subject to Chapter 27.44 RCW (Indian Graves and Records) and
Chapter 27.53 RCW (Archaeological Sites and Records) and must comply with Chapter 25-
48 WAC (Archaeological Excavation and Removal Permit). Archaeological excavations are
allowed subject to applicable state laws.
(5) Identified historical or archaeological resources must be considered in site planning for
public parks, public open space, and public access and site planning, with access to such
areas designed and managed so as to give maximum protection to the resource.
When individual projects are analyzed to ensure compliance with Jefferson County’s
Archaeological and Historic Resources Regulation, the County: (a) will utilize GIS, surveys,
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and databases; and, (b) as necessary, consult with the tribes and Washington Department
of Archeology and Historic Preservation
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. [help]
RESPONSE: The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations
and therefore there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under
a separate Checklist. Any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or
occupation will be discussed in a future project-level SEPA checklist.
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. [help]
RESPONSE: The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations
and therefore there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under
a separate Checklist. Methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources
on or near a project site will be discussed in a future project-level SEPA checklist.
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. [help]
RESPONSE: The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations
and therefore there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under
a separate Checklist. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to,
and disturbance to resources on or near a project site will be discussed in a future project-level SEPA
checklist.
14. Transportation [help]
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. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist. Public streets and highways serving a site or affected geographic area and proposed
access to the existing street system on a site will be discussed in a future project-level SEPA
checklist.
Each new project must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including SEPA and its
implementing regulations, and Chapter 18.40, Article X JCC (SEPA Implementation). Either Chapter
18.25 JCC (Shoreline Master Program) or Chapter 18.22 JCC (Critical Areas Ordinance), will provide
substantive development standards that control siting and mitigate impacts. In addition, Chapter
18.15 (Land Use Districts), 18.20 (Performance and Use-Specific Standards) and Chapter 18.30
JCC (Development Standards) contain development and performance standards that control siting
and mitigate impacts.
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Further, JCC 18.30.020(3) requires: “No part of a yard, or other open space, or off-street parking or
loading space required about or in connection with any building for the purpose of complying with
this chapter, shall be included as part of a yard, open space or off-street parking or loading space
similarly required for any other building or structure”
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? [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist. Service by public transportation on a site or an affected geographical area will be
discussed in a future project-level SEPA checklist.
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How
many would the project or proposal eliminate? [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist. Parking spaces will be discussed in a future project-level SEPA checklist.
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). [help]
RESPONSE: The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations
and therefore there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under
a separate Checklist. Any required new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian,
bicycle or state transportation facilities will be discussed in a future project-level SEPA checklist.
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If
so, generally describe. [help]
RESPONSE: The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations
and therefore there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under
a separate Checklist. The proposal will not use water, rail, or air transportation. Use of water, rail or
air transportation for a project will be discussed in a future project-level SEPA checklist.
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? [help]
RESPONSE: The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations
and therefore there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under
a separate Checklist. The proposal will not generate vehicular trips. Vehicular trips per day for a
project will be discussed in a future project-level SEPA checklist.
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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. [help]
RESPONSE: The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations
and therefore there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under
a separate Checklist. The proposal will not interfere with, affect, or be affected by the movement of
agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area. Any interference or effect on a project
by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area will be discussed
in a future project-level SEPA checklist.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: [help]
RESPONSE: The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations
and therefore there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under
a separate Checklist. Any measures to reduce or control transportation impacts will be discussed in
a future project-level SEPA checklist.
15. Public Services [help]
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. [help]
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist. The proposal will not result in an increased need for public services. Any increased need
for public services for a project will be discussed in a future project-level SEPA checklist.
Each new project must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including SEPA and its
implementing regulations, and Chapter 18.40, Article X JCC (SEPA Implementation). Either Chapter
18.25 JCC (Shoreline Master Program) or Chapter 18.22 JCC (Critical Areas Ordinance), will provide
substantive development standards that control siting and mitigate impacts. In addition, Chapter
18.15 (Land Use Districts), 18.20 (Performance and Use-Specific Standards) and Chapter 18.30
JCC (Development Standards) contain development and performance standards that control siting
and mitigate impacts.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. [help]
RESPONSE: The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations
and therefore there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under
a separate Checklist. Any measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services for a
project will be discussed in a future project-level SEPA checklist.
16. Utilities [help]
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: [help]
electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other
RESPONSE:
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The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations and therefore
there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under a separate
Checklist. Any utilities available for a site will be discussed in a future project-level SEPA checklist.
Each new project must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including SEPA and its
implementing regulations, and Chapter 18.40, Article X JCC (SEPA Implementation). Either Chapter
18.25 JCC (Shoreline Master Program) or Chapter 18.22 JCC (Critical Areas Ordinance), as updated
through this Jefferson County 2019-2020 CAO Update, will provide substantive development
standards that control siting and mitigate impacts. In addition, Chapter 18.15 (Land Use Districts),
18.20 (Performance and Use-Specific Standards) and Chapter 18.30 JCC (Development Standards)
contain development and performance standards that control siting and mitigate impacts.
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. [help]
RESPONSE: The 2020 CPD applies to comprehensive plan policies and development regulations
and therefore there is no site or project. The MLA20-0039 site-specific rezone was analyzed under
a separate Checklist. Utilities proposed for a project will be discussed in a future project-level SEPA
checklist.
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D. Supplemental Sheet for Nonproject Actions [help]
(IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet for project actions)
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list
of the elements of the environment.
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely
to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the
proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air;
production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of
noise?
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD will not likely result in an immediate increase in discharge to water; emissions to air;
production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise. However,
if the 2020 CPD policies and development regulations are later implemented through individual
projects the following impacts under the question may occur:
1. MLA19-00019 – Text Amendments to Marijuana Related Development Regulations:
• Continued discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or
hazardous substances; or production of noise in the urban and rural zoning districts and in
the agricultural zoning districts.
• Proposed development regulations reduce the scope of the allowable zoning districts
where marijuana production and grow facilities may be sited. The proposal eliminates rural
residential and forest resource zoning districts as possible locations. The proposed change
will likely result in improvements to the environment; however, all future marijuana
production and processing facilities will be located in a more concentrated area.
• As similar uses are allowed under the existing zoning classifications, the impacts have
already been analyzed by the existing environmental documents adopted.
2. MLA20-00116 – Text Amendments to Support Sewering the Brinnon Limited Area of More
Intensive Rural Development:
• If individual sewer projects in the rural area implemented then discharge to water;
emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or
production of noise relating to individual sewer systems will occur. Given that this policy
only addresses when and if sewer systems may be located in the rural area, it is not
possible to determine the full extent of potential impacts for this docket item.
3. MLA20-00102 – Text Amendments to Support the Port Hadlock UGA Sewer Facility Plan
Update:
• There will not be any known increase to discharge to water; emissions to air; production,
storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise relating to the
2020 updates to the Port Hadlock UGA Sewer Facility Plan update. The plan update is
technical and financial in nature and aligns the Comprehensive Plan with the County’s
capital facilities planning. Further, environmental impacts from the sewer were analyzed
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under the existing environmental documents, including the EIS. Environmental conditions
have not substantially changed since the adoption of those documents.
4. MLA20-00039 – Seton Site-specific Rezone from RR1:10 to RR1:5, Parcel ID No. 001281002,
Located at Airport Cutoff Road (SR19) and Romans Road:
• Environmental impacts for this docket item were analyzed under a separate, applicant
provided SEPA Environmental Checklist which is adopted by reference.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
None required. Each new project must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including
SEPA and its implementing regulations, and Chapter 18.40, Article X JCC (SEPA Implementation).
Either Chapter 18.25 JCC (Shoreline Master Program) or Chapter 18.22 JCC (Critical Areas
Ordinance), as updated through this Jefferson County 2019-2020 CAO Update, will provide
substantive development standards that control siting and mitigate impacts. In addition, Chapter
18.15 (Land Use Districts), 18.20 (Performance and Use-Specific Standards) and Chapter 18.30
JCC (Development Standards) contain development and performance standards that control siting
and mitigate impacts.
MLA20-00116’s proposal includes restrictive scenarios indicating when sewers may be allowed in
the rural areas. These scenarios follow GMA’s approach to sewering rural areas and protect
Jefferson County from sewers in the rural areas, unless an exception under the general rule that
sewers cannot be sited in the rural area exists. This proposal provides mitigation by disallowing
improper siting of sewers in the rural areas.
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD will not likely affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life. However, if the 2020 CPD
policies and development regulations are later implemented through individual projects the following
impacts under the question may occur:
1. MLA19-00019 – Text Amendments to Marijuana Related Development Regulations:
• Continued impacts to plants, animals, fish, or marine life in the urban and rural zoning
districts and in the agricultural zoning districts.
o Plants, animals, fish, or marine life in the rural industrial, urban industrial, and
agricultural zoning districts may be impacted from runoff or discharge of toxic
chemicals, development resulting in habitat loss, noise impacts from HVAC
operation, impacts from light, and impacts from increased traffic. However, as
similar uses are allowed under the existing zoning classifications, the impacts have
already been analyzed by the existing environmental documents adopted.
• Proposed development regulations reduce the scope of the allowable zoning districts
where marijuana production and grow facilities may be sited. The proposal eliminates rural
residential and forest resource zoning districts as possible locations. The proposed change
will likely result in improvements to the environment; however, all future marijuana
production and processing facilities will be located in a more concentrated area.
• As similar uses are allowed under the existing zoning classifications, the impacts have
already been analyzed by the existing environmental documents adopted.
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2. MLA20-00116 – Text Amendments to Support Sewering the Brinnon Limited Area of More
Intensive Rural Development:
• If individual sewer projects in the rural area implemented then impacts to plants, animals,
fish, or marine life may occur. Given that this policy only addresses when and if sewer
systems may be located in the rural area, it is not possible to determine the full extent of
potential impacts for this docket item.
3. MLA20-00102 – Text Amendments to Support the Port Hadlock UGA Sewer Facility Plan
Update:
• There will not be any known changes relating to impacts of plants, animals, fish, or marine
life resulting from the 2020 updates to the Port Hadlock UGA Sewer Facility Plan update.
The plan update is technical and financial in nature and aligns the Comprehensive Plan
with the County’s capital facilities planning. Further, environmental impacts from the sewer
were analyzed under the existing environmental documents, including the EIS.
Environmental conditions have not substantially changed since the adoption of those
documents.
4. MLA20-00039 – Seton Site-specific Rezone from RR1:10 to RR1:5, Parcel ID No. 001281002,
Located at Airport Cutoff Road (SR19) and Romans Road:
• Environmental impacts for this docket item were analyzed under a separate, applicant
provided SEPA Environmental Checklist which is adopted by reference.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
None required. Each new project must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including
SEPA and its implementing regulations, and Chapter 18.40, Article X JCC (SEPA Implementation).
Either Chapter 18.25 JCC (Shoreline Master Program) or Chapter 18.22 JCC (Critical Areas
Ordinance), as updated through this Jefferson County 2019-2020 CAO Update, will provide
substantive development standards that control siting and mitigate impacts. In addition, Chapter
18.15 (Land Use Districts), 18.20 (Performance and Use-Specific Standards) and Chapter 18.30
JCC (Development Standards) contain development and performance standards that control siting
and mitigate impacts.
MLA20-00116’s proposal includes restrictive scenarios indicating when sewers may be allowed in
the rural areas. These scenarios follow GMA’s approach to sewering rural areas and protect
Jefferson County from sewers in the rural areas, unless an exception under the general rule that
sewers cannot be sited in the rural area exists. This proposal provides mitigation by disallowing
improper siting of sewers in the rural areas.
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
RESPONSE:
1. MLA19-00019 – Text Amendments to Marijuana Related Development Regulations:
• Individual projects will continue to use energy and natural resources to support marijuana
production and processing facilities in the rural industrial, urban industrial, and agricultural
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zones.
o Energy and natural resources may be consumed at a higher rate compared to light
industrial activities; however, there is no indication that sufficient utilities and natural
resources are not available to support marijuana production and processing
facilities.
• Proposed development regulations reduce the scope of the allowable zoning districts
where marijuana production and grow facilities may be sited. The proposal eliminates rural
residential and forest resource zoning districts as possible locations. The proposed change
will likely result in improvements to the environment; however, all future marijuana
production and processing facilities will be located in a more concentrated area.
• As similar uses are allowed under the existing zoning classifications, the impacts have
already been analyzed by the existing environmental documents adopted.
2. MLA20-00116 – Text Amendments to Support Sewering the Brinnon Limited Area of More
Intensive Rural Development:
• If individual sewer projects in the rural area are implemented then additional energy and
natural resources may be required. However, any sewer system in the rural area would
generally replace existing on-site septic systems which use extensive amounts of natural
resources to support. Given that this policy only addresses when and if sewer systems may
be located in the rural area, it is not possible to determine the full extent of potential impacts
for this docket item.
3. MLA20-00102 – Text Amendments to Support the Port Hadlock UGA Sewer Facility Plan
Update:
• There will not be any known changes relating to energy or natural resources resulting from
the 2020 updates to the Port Hadlock UGA Sewer Facility Plan update. The plan update is
technical and financial in nature and aligns the Comprehensive Plan with the County’s
capital facilities planning. Further, environmental impacts from the sewer were analyzed
under the existing environmental documents, including the EIS. Environmental conditions
have not substantially changed since the adoption of those documents.
4. MLA20-00039 – Seton Site-specific Rezone from RR1:10 to RR1:5, Parcel ID No. 001281002,
Located at Airport Cutoff Road (SR19) and Romans Road:
• Environmental impacts for this docket item were analyzed under a separate, applicant
provided SEPA Environmental Checklist which is adopted by reference.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
None required. Each new project must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including
SEPA and its implementing regulations, and Chapter 18.40, Article X JCC (SEPA Implementation).
Either Chapter 18.25 JCC (Shoreline Master Program) or Chapter 18.22 JCC (Critical Areas
Ordinance), as updated through this Jefferson County 2019-2020 CAO Update, will provide
substantive development standards that control siting and mitigate impacts. In addition, Chapter
18.15 (Land Use Districts), 18.20 (Performance and Use-Specific Standards) and Chapter 18.30
JCC (Development Standards) contain development and performance standards that control siting
and mitigate impacts.
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MLA20-00116’s proposal includes restrictive scenarios indicating when sewers may be allowed in
the rural areas. These scenarios follow GMA’s approach to sewering rural areas and protect
Jefferson County from sewers in the rural areas, unless an exception under the general rule that
sewers cannot be sited in the rural area exists. This proposal provides mitigation by disallowing
improper siting of sewers in the rural areas.
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?
RESPONSE:
The 2020 CPD will not affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated for governmental
protection. Environmental impacts to environmentally sensitive areas or areas to be protected have
been analyzed under existing adopted environmental documents.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
None required. Each new project must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including
SEPA and its implementing regulations, and Chapter 18.40, Article X JCC (SEPA Implementation).
Either Chapter 18.25 JCC (Shoreline Master Program) or Chapter 18.22 JCC (Critical Areas
Ordinance), as updated through this Jefferson County 2019-2020 CAO Update, will provide
substantive development standards that control siting and mitigate impacts. In addition, Chapter
18.15 (Land Use Districts), 18.20 (Performance and Use-Specific Standards) and Chapter 18.30
JCC (Development Standards) contain development and performance standards that control siting
and mitigate impacts.
MLA20-00116’s proposal includes restrictive scenarios indicating when sewers may be allowed in
the rural areas. These scenarios follow GMA’s approach to sewering rural areas and protect
Jefferson County from sewers in the rural areas, unless an exception under the general rule that
sewers cannot be sited in the rural area exists. This proposal provides mitigation by disallowing
improper siting of sewers in the rural areas.
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?
RESPONSE: The 2020 CPD will not land and shoreline use and will not allow incompatible land or
shoreline uses. Environmental impacts to land and shoreline use have been analyzed under existing
adopted environmental documents.
The proposal does not change the designation of land uses in the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning
Code, or Shoreline Master Program (excluding MLA20-00039, which is analyzed under SEPA
Environmental Checklist). The proposals are intended to provide further protection of the shoreline
and land uses by building a sewer system in the Port Hadlock UGA, limiting sewer systems in the
rural areas, and reducing where marijuana production and processing facilities may occur.
Environmental impacts to land use and shoreline use have been analyzed under existing adopted
environmental documents.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
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None required. Each new project must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including
SEPA and its implementing regulations, and Chapter 18.40, Article X JCC (SEPA Implementation).
Either Chapter 18.25 JCC (Shoreline Master Program) or Chapter 18.22 JCC (Critical Areas
Ordinance), as updated through this Jefferson County 2019-2020 CAO Update, will provide
substantive development standards that control siting and mitigate impacts. In addition, Chapter
18.15 (Land Use Districts), 18.20 (Performance and Use-Specific Standards) and Chapter 18.30
JCC (Development Standards) contain development and performance standards that control siting
and mitigate impacts.
MLA20-00116’s proposal includes restrictive scenarios indicating when sewers may be allowed in
the rural areas. These scenarios follow GMA’s approach to sewering rural areas and protect
Jefferson County from sewers in the rural areas, unless an exception under the general rule that
sewers cannot be sited in the rural area exists. This proposal provides mitigation by disallowing
improper siting of sewers in the rural areas.
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services
and utilities?
RESPONSE: The proposals would not likely result in increased demands on transportation or public
services and utilities. The proposal would not increase densities or range of land uses that would
generate demands for transportation or public services and utilities. The County’s level of service
standards would still apply. Environmental impacts to transportation or public services and utilities
have been analyzed under existing adopted environmental documents.
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
None required. Each new project must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including
SEPA and its implementing regulations, and Chapter 18.40, Article X JCC (SEPA Implementation).
Either Chapter 18.25 JCC (Shoreline Master Program) or Chapter 18.22 JCC (Critical Areas
Ordinance), as updated through this Jefferson County 2019-2020 CAO Update, will provide
substantive development standards that control siting and mitigate impacts. In addition, Chapter
18.15 (Land Use Districts), 18.20 (Performance and Use-Specific Standards) and Chapter 18.30
JCC (Development Standards) contain development and performance standards that control siting
and mitigate impacts.
MLA20-00116’s proposal includes restrictive scenarios indicating when sewers may be allowed in
the rural areas. These scenarios follow GMA’s approach to sewering rural areas and protect
Jefferson County from sewers in the rural areas, unless an exception under the general rule that
sewers cannot be sited in the rural area exists. This proposal provides mitigation by disallowing
improper siting of sewers in the rural areas.
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or
requirements for the protection of the environment.
RESPONSE: The 2020 CPD complies with local, state, or federal laws or requirement for the
protection of the environment. There are no known conflicts with the applicable laws relating to the
protection of the environment.