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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUpdated SEPAChcklst 4-8-22 FINALTempHmlssHousingOrdPage 1 of 12 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Purpose of checklist: Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal. Instructions for applicants: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use “not applicable” or "does not apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision- making process. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. Instructions for Lead Agencies: Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents. Use of checklist for nonproject proposals: [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] Proposed Amendments to the UDC, and Title 18 Relating to Transitory Housing-Wooden Tent Encampment in Unincorporated Jefferson County 2. Name of applicant: [help] Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: [help] Dept. of Community Development, 621 Sheridan St., Port Townsend WA 98368; Joel Peterson, AICP, 360-379-4457 4. Date checklist prepared: [help] April 8, 2022 Page 2 of 12 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 5. Agency requesting checklist: [help] Jefferson County 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): [help] Hearing Scheduled at Planning Commission May 4, 2022; final action at BoCC June 13, 2022 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. [help] No. The county is only planning to take legislative action on this ordinance amending the UDC. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. [help] Comprehensive Plan EIS and subsequent SEPA Addenda provide supplementary environmental information. Project-specific environmental information will be prepared for site specific Temporary Homeless facilities at time of application. 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] No. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. [help] Adoption by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners. Review by the Washington State Department of Commerce and other agencies, per the Growth Management Act. 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] Ordinance updating the UDC to provide for the siting, establishment, and operation of temporary housing facilities. This is a non-project action. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Applies to all applicable property within unincorporated Jefferson County. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS [help] 1. Earth [help] a. General description of the site: [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you Page 3 of 12 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? Page 4 of 12 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 If yes, please describe and attach available plans. [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. c. Water runoff (including stormwater): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. Page 5 of 12 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 4. Plants [help] a. 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 N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 5. Animals [help] Page 6 of 12 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 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 N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. Page 7 of 12 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 7. Environmental Health [help] a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. However, there is a potential for temporary homeless housing facilities to expose the environment to household hazardous waste; however, each proposal will be reviewed against all applicable criteria. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. However, there is a potential for temporary homeless housing facilities to expose the environment to household hazardous waste; however, each proposal will be evaluated against all applicable criteria. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. Emergency services including fire, ambulance, and sheriff may be required at temporary homeless housing facilities within Jefferson County. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use, affording the opportunity to plan so as to avoid hazards. b. Noise [help] What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. These processes include noise and site-specific buffering as a consideration in their analysis. 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short- Page 8 of 12 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. [help] This project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. Potential sources of noise may possibly include site generator or other facilities that generate low consistent noise. Audible human noises such as speaking, singing, or working may be heard. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: [help] The project is to amend the Unified Development Code providing for a site analysis and provisions for screening if needed to attenuate impacts from site occupation. If necessary, mitigation measures may be implemented through a conditional use permit process. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: [help] N/A – This project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. c. Describe any structures on the site. [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. Temporary homeless facilities would generally be tents and move-on homes, generally in the “tiny” realm, though plans may include other temporary structures. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Page 9 of 12 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. The number will fluctuate based on site capacity, number of potential residents, and levels of service each site may elect to provide. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. The program is to provide temporary housing and would not displace people from housing. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit. Through a conditional use permit process, the site will be evaluated for suitability & capacity based on site characteristics and available facilities, and tailored to meet code criteria. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 9. Housing [help] a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. [help] N/A The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Temporary housing would be limited to the capacity of each specific site. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. [help] N/A The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. There is concern about where people will go when a temporary housing facility is no longer available. Coordination among housing providers will Page 10 of 12 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 be necessary to ensure a continuum of care. Transitional housing may be a next step to serve people after a temporary housing facility closes. Congregate shelters and permanent supportive housing are currently being planned in Jefferson County, however the level of need identified in Point-in-Time counts of unhoused persons may indicate a greater level of service needed in the continuum of care for housing. Affordable housing is in severe short supply in Jefferson County c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: [help] N/A The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Additional work and study is being done to increase the affordable housing stock in the County. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. Structures in the County are generally limited to 35 feet in height. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. Site design will incorporate measures to address health and safety of the residents. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. Operational lights or security lights may be produced by a new facility; however, this will be evaluated under the conditional use criteria and SEPA analysis for new temporary homes housing facilities. Current regulations for lighting require that light not leave property boundaries. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 12. Recreation [help] Page 11 of 12 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. Cultural resource regulations apply. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. Cultural resource regulations apply. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 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] Page 12 of 12 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. Equitable access to transportation (e.g. transit) will be encouraged as a consideration in site selection. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. Proposals for temporary housing may result in an increased need for public services but would be anticipated to be within current levels of service and be temporary in duration. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. [help] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. Page 13 of 12 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 16. Utilities [help] a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: [help] electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. 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] N/A – The project is to amend the Unified Development Code. Each potential site will be evaluated under each permit or conditional use. Public water and sanitation would be needed for preparing food. C. Signature [help] The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: Name of signee Joel M. Peterson, AICP Position and Agency/Organization Associate Planner, Jefferson County Department of Community Development Date Submitted: April 8, 2022 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? Usually, these projects will comprise of residential type temporary housing units, along with facilities related to cooking and eating, restroom, and shower hygiene facilities. It is not anticipated that excess noise beyond normal residential living will be generated, nor toxic or hazardous substances to be present. Kitchen and restroom cleaning products would likely be present. Waste systems could either be by present on-site septic facilities or temporary mobile unit facilities. Solid waste would likely be similar to any multi-unit project. Page 14 of 12 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: Site control and standard code of conduct rules to be prepared and enforced by the onsite project sponsor. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? Any nearby streams or marine areas will be determined through the review process for the project, and mitigated as necessary during that review. Required buffers and mitigation will be enforced through normal processes. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: Critical area consistency reviews will occur and mitigation and buffer criteria will be enforced through the project review cycle. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? The size nature and utility requirements of these projects would be similar to a re gular housing project, just that these are temporary. Many of these potential residents have been residents of the area previously, and through many circumstances, (job loss, family separation, mental illness, etc.) find themselves without housing. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: Most projects are of a minimal nature in scope, and with the cost of placing these type facilities, all care and minimalist nature of programming is likely to occur by the proponent agency. 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? The sites chosen will generally be located on land currently owned or leased by a religious organization, or other qualified non-profit. Critical areas review will occur during project review, and any mitigation necessary will be enforced to protect said areas. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: Individual project review by Jefferson County Development Review staff would occur and mitigation measures would be enforced. 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? Staff review would help alleviate any potential ne gative effects on shoreline use. This type of use may not be compatible with shoreline situations, as there are usually better options for potential locations. Most shoreline locations would probably not have other potential services necessary to provide to residents. (Public transportation, ease of access for mobile refuse and waste systems.) Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: Page 15 of 12 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Increase for public transportation might occur, but most of these projects are contemplated to be fairly small in nature, and increases to transportation demand would likely be within existing levels of service. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: Many project residents may have already been using public transportation or service, just be an altered location. Bus routes may have some impact, but small site resident counts should keep impact minimal. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. Project review should keep any project in compliance with state or federal requirements.