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1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Beckett Point Sanitary Improvements
2. Name of applicant:
Jefferson County PUD No.1
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Jim Parker Jean Carr
Jefferson County Public Utility District No.1 Parametrix
230 Chimacum Road 8770 Tallon Lane NE
POBox 929 Lacey, WA 98516-6641
Port Hadlock, WA 98339 Phone: (360) 459-3609
Phone: (360) 385-5800 Fax: (360) 459-0154
Fax: (360) 385-5945
4. Date checklist prepared:
. March 2006
5. Agency requesting checklist:
Jefferson County Community Development Department
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable)
Construction is anticipated to begin in the Spring of 2006
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected
with this proposal? If yes, explain.
The system is being designed for up to 102 connections, and 90 homes will connect to the
system following construction. Up to 12 future homes could be constructed and connect to the
system.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared,
directly related to this proposal.
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. Environmental checklist
. Geotechnical Report
. Wetland Report; Wetland Delineation and Ranking Report Addendum
. Storm water Site Plan Report
. Preliminary Large On-Site Septic Design - Engineering Report, Septembe~ 2.AOA
. Final Large On-Site Septic Design - Engineering Report lw\)l,~:~
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Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals
directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
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None known
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
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SEP A Determination - Jefferson County m"" ',. .~
LOSS Permit - W A State Department of Health r l' i __~j ;/ IE ~
Master Land Use Permit - Jefferson County , ~ : I! III
Shoreline SubstanIWI Development Permit - Jefferson County, \ , I _ 5 ;G05 Ii.) ,
Conditional Use Permit -Jefferson County , .; I
Forest Practices Permit - WA State Department of Natural R~sour~es, " ,_......___
Clearing and Grading Permit - Jefferson County
Building Permit - Jefferson County
Storm water Management Permit - Jefferson County
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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 these answers on this page. (Lead agencies
may modify their form to include additional specific information on project description.)
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The project includes design and construction of a large on-site septic (LOSS) system for the
community of Beckett Point. The Beckett Point community is a lease hold property, currently
subdivided into approximately 165 lots. The residences are currently served by individual on-
site septic (aSS) systems. These systems are old and their condition and level of treatment is
not well known. In 2003, the WA State Department of Health - Office of Food Safety and
Shellfish Programs identified many parcels with on-site septic systems as a "potential Source"
of pollution due to their age, soils, and close proximity to the shoreline. The report, titled 2003
Shoreline Survev of the Discoverv Bav Shellfish GrowinJ! Area. recommended that Beckett
Point be placed on the "Concerned Status" for point source contamination. The Beckett Point
Fisherman's Club wishes to eliminate individual ass systems and establish a community
sewage college and treatment system, reducing potential pollution to nearby surface waters.
The proposed project involves abandoning the majority of the individual ass systems and
constructions two new independent community sewage collection and on-site treatment
systems. These collection systems will be divided by the existing lagoon/wetland in the center
of the community. Several small underground grinder pump stations will be installed on the
sand spit and residential areas at the top of the slope. The grinder pump stations will collect
sewage from one to five lots and convey the sewage via shallow, small-diameter pressure
pipelines to one of two central underground pump stations located near the base of the bluff.
From there, sewage will be pumped to intermittent pump stations located on an existing shelf
on the bluff and pumped again to new large underground septic tanks located in a forested
area on the eastern portion of the property. Pump tanks will dose septic tank effluent to large
drain fields on the eastern portion of the property. Approximately five acres of forestland will
be cleared for the septic tanks and drain fields. The drain field area has been located at the
furthest point possible away from the existing slopes above Beckett Point.
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Sewer Collection and Disposal Svstem
Most of the existing individual ass systems will be abandoned in place. Two new sewage
collection systems and on-site treatment systems to be constructed include:
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. 5,000 feet of 8-inch gravity sewer
. 2,000 feet of 4-inch and 6-inch sanitary side sewers
. 23 manholes
. 3 grinder pump stations with 2-inch diameter force mains.
The replacement on-site sewage treatment systems will be Large On-Site Septic (LOSS) systems
with conventional pressure distribution drain fields, each capable of treating 14,500 gallons of
domestic sewage per day.
Providing LPSSs with a reduced number of underground structures in the beach area, coupled
with two LOSS systems with septic tanks and drain fields located away from the shoreline
should reduce the potential for contamination of shellfish and other aquatic life near the
Beckett Point community and Discovery Bay.
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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.
Beckett Point is located approximately six miles southwest of Port Townsend on the east side of
Discovery Bay (See Figure 1) It consists of two Jefferson County tax parcels. Parcel Number
002231001 is located mainly in the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 23,
Township 30N, Range 1 West. This parcel includes the beach area where most of the sewage
collection will occur. Parcel Number 002242003 is located in the southwest quarter of the
northwest quarter of Section 24, Township 30N, Range 2 West. This parcel consists mostly of
the uplands or bluff area where the septic tanks and drain field will be located. Figure 2 shows
the approximate property boundaries.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a) General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes,
mountainous, other. .,.
The beach area is a large sand spit with a tidal lagoon in the middle of the
sand spit. The beach area is flat, with a steep bluff separating it from the
drain field area. The west-facing bluff is covered with thick grasses and
shrubs and sparse fir trees and has slopes as steep as 70%. The north-facing
bluff is covered with Douglas Fir trees and thick vegetation and has slopes as
steep as 100%. The north and west bluffs are separated by Beckett Point
Road.
b) What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
The bluff has slopes as high as 100%.
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 prime farmland.
The beach area consists of sandy, gravelly soils. In the upland portion of the
project site, soils in the western portion of the forested area showed shallow
soils over compact glacial till. Other test pits in the upland area exhibited
permeable unsaturated soils to depths of 14 to 15 feet, consisting of loams
and sandy loams over loamy sand. The following types of soils and their
locations were identified (USDA 1975):
. Coastal beaches (Co) - west side of project site on sand/gravel spit
. Tidal Marsh (Td) - within sand/gravel spit
. Cassolary Sandy Loam, 15-30% slopes - uplands area and north-
facing bluff
. San Juan Gravelly Sandy Loam, 0-75% - west-facing bluff
d)
Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate
vicinity? If so, describe.
The hillside and beach are located in a geologically hazardous and seismic
area. A geotechnical report has been prepared to address slope stability and
recommendations to help mitigate risk from geologically hazardous and
frequently flooded areas. The geotechnical report is attached to this
Checklist to provide additional detail regarding slope stability, project design,
and mitigation..
e)
Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any filling or grading
proposed. Indicate source of fill.
The total quantities of excavation and fill are broken out as follows:
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· 6,000 cubic yards soil will be excavated for the septic tanks
. 3,000 cubic yards will be excavated for trenching and backfill
· 2,000 cubic yards of pipe bedding material will be used for fill
The source of fill material will be a State-approved pit selected by the general
contractor.
f) Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so,
generally describe.
Erosion is always a possibility as a result of clearing and construction, as
vegetation is removed and soils are exposed through excavation. No erosion
will result from the completed project once disturbed soils are stabilized.
g) About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after
project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
The proposed sewer lines may be within the road prism or within existing
areas of impervious surfaces, resulting in no change in the total impervious
surface. The septic tanks will be buried and the surface restoration will be
lawn. The grinder pump and septic tank lids will be the only impervious
surface added. This amounts to less than 250 square feet.
h)
Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if
any:
An erosion control plan has been developed in accordance with Jefferson
County standards. This plan will be reviewed and approved by the County.
During construction, the contractor will employ Best Management Practices
to control erosion, including:
· Minimize the areas of exposure
· Retain vegetation where possible
· Seed or plant appropriate vegetation on exposed areas as soon as
work is completed
· Route surface water through temporary drainage channels around
and away from exposed areas
· Use silt fences, strawlhay bale check dams, and temporary
sedimentation ponds to collect and retain possible eroded material on
site
· Complete excavations during the drier summer and early fall months,
to the extent possible
· Intercept and drain water from surface steeps, if any, when they are
encountered.
2.
Air
a)
What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust,
automobiles, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the
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project is completed: If any, generally describe and glVe approximate
quantities if known.
During construction, emlSSlOns to the air will be released from heavy
equipment and construction staff vehicles. Emissions would include
particulate matter (PMJO - 10 microns and smaller and PM2:; and small
amounts of carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen from construction
machinery exhaust. The sources of particulates would be fugitive dust from
earth moving or excavation activities, truck activities along Hillcrest Road,
and diesel smoke. In addition,' temporary odors from machinery exhaust and
paving activities could occur. Any emissions will be temporary, and quickly
dispersed by the frequently breezy conditions at Beckett Point. When
construction is completed, air quality in the project area is expected to return
to its normal good quality.
Following construction, emissions from current residents' vehicles will be
released on site. The Olympic Clean Air Agency monitors ambient air quality
for Jefferson County and reports that air quality in the Port Townsend area is
good (ORCAA 2003).
b)
Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your
proposal? If so, generally describe.
No off-site sources of emissions or odor would affect this proposal.
c)
Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if
any:
All heavy equipment used during construction will be fitted with required
emission control devices. Construction BMPs will be implemented to control
dust and limit impacts to air quality, and would include the following:
. Wetdown fill material and dust on site
. Minimize ground disturbances
. Cover loads and ensure adequate freeboard to prevent soil particles
from blowing away during transport
. Remove excess dirt, dust and debris from roadway
. Revegetate disturbed soil as soon as practicable.
3. Water
a) Surface:
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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.
Beckett Point is sited on the eastern shore of Discovery Bay. The
beach area is located on a sand spit jutting out into the Bay. A large
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wetland is located in the middle of the sand spit. The wetland does
not have an opening to Discovery Bay and there is no tidal flushing
of the area.
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.
The drain fields will be located approximately 600 feet from the
nearest shoreline. Wastewater collection pipes and a series of small
grinder pump stations will be located within the 200' shoreline area.
All of the existing residences connecting to the LOSS system are
within 200 feet of the Ordinary High Water line or the interior
wetland. As a result, all new sanitary side sewers, grinder pump
stations, force mains, and the majority of the 8-inch gravity sewer
lines will be constructed within 200 feet of Discovery Bay or the
wetland.
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.
No fill and dredge material would be placed in or removed from
surface water or wetlands.
4)
Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions?
Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if
known.
The proposal will not require surface water withdrawals or
diversions.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location
on the site plan.
FIRM Map 530069 0135B shows the beach area as Zone AI, an area
of IOO-year flood; base flood elevations and flood hazard factors
determined.
The entire sand/gravel spit lies within the IOO-year floodplain.
Residents have indicated that extreme high tides coupled with heavy
rainfall can flood a portion of the area, primarily occurring during
the winter months during high tide events. Most of the dwellings are
built on stilts or raised foundations. To account for this, all grinder
pump stations will have anti-flotation collars and rubber gasketed lids
and pipe connections. Gravity and pressure sewer clean-outs will
have water-tight caps, and manholes will be placed in raised areas.
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface
waters? If so, describe the type of waste alfdf'~i~~~:wlume of
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Yes. Trenching activities and excavations for the grinder pumps will
most likely encounter groundwater. Dewatering of the trenches and
extavation will likely be required. This water will be discharged on
the shoreline. Trenching and excavations in the beach will occur at
low tides to minimize potential conflicts with high groundwater.
b) Ground:
1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground
water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities
if known.
Yes. See description above regarding de-watering of trenches during
construction.
2)
Describe waste materials 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.
Wastewater discharge into the ground will occur from the proposed
on-site septic system drain fields. The design capacity level estimates
a peak-day total discharge of 14,500 gallons per day for each of the
two systems to be applied to two 62,500 square foot drain fields, each
divided into three zones. Because many of the homes are seasonally
occupied, the system is expected to serve approximately 90 two- and
three-bedroom residences on a peak weekend event. The wastewater
will consist only of domestic sewage; no industrial, commercial or
agricultural wastewater will be present.
Ii) Water runoff (including stormwater)
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.
During construction, short-term stormwater runoff could result.
Storm water would be controlled by implementation of a temporary
erosion and sedimentation control plan (TESCP), which will be
reviewed and approved by Jefferson County. After construction,
storm water runoff will not be changed from what currently exists.
The entire drain field area will be hydroseeded after installation.
2)
Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally
describe.
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The purpose of the project is to reduce the number of underground
structures in the beach area, which, along with the LOSS systems
with septic tanks and drain fields located away from the shoreline, will
reduce the potential for contamination of shellfish and other aquatic
life. Potential for waste material to migrate to the wetland will be
reduced by the project.
d)
Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water
impacts, if any:
Best Management Practices (BMPs) for storm water runoff control will be
implemented, including the following:
. Installation of temporary sediment control devices such as filter
fabrlcfences or sediment traps;
. Minimizing soil disturbance and re-seeding of disturbed areas as
soon as practicable;
. Use of swales, trenches, or drains to divert storm water runoff away
from disturbed areas.
4. Plants
a)
Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other: madrona
X evergreen tree: fir, cedar. pine, other: hemlock
X shrubs: rhododendron, salal
~_grass: pasture. prairie grass
pasture
crop or gram
X wet soil plants: cattaiL buttercup. bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
--X- water plants: water lilv, eelgrass, milfoiL other: seaweed
X other types of vegetation: ferns
b) What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Landscape plants associated with the improved yards of homes will be
removed to install grinder pumps and connection lines. Construction of the
drain field will require clearing of native conifer and deciduous trees and
understory vegetation from an area approximately five acres in size.
c)
List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
No threatened or endangered plant species are known to occur on the site.
d)
Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the site, if any:
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The following measures will be incorporated into the project proposal to
preserve or enhance vegetation on site:
. Minimize the removal of vegetation and, where it has occurred, re-
establish native vegetation following construction;
. Keep sediment and erosion control measures in place until native
vegetation is established;
. Remove incidental fill in adjacent areas.
5. Animals
a) Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or
are known to be on or near the site:
birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: crows or ravens. doves or pigeons,
ducks. geese. gulls, hummingbirds. iavs. owls. snipes, woodpeckers. wrens.
seabirds
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: chipmunks. coyotes, otters, rabbits,
raccoons, squirrels, whales, seals
fish: bass, salmon, trout. herring, shellfish, other: clams. crabs, seastars, perch,
rockfish
b)
List any threatened or endangered species known to bean or near the site.
Discovery Bay provides habitat to listed salmonid species. The nearest Bald
Eagle nest is over ~ from the project site. A heron rookery was previously
located within the wetland area on Beckett Point, but discussions with Greg
Schirato of the W A Dept of Fish and Wildlife confirm that the rookery is no
longer present and a Habitat Management Plan will not be required.
c) Is the site part of a migration route: If so, please explain.
No.
c) Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Beckett Point has been placed on the "Concerned Status" list for point source
pollution by the Department of Health. Construction of the two LOSS
systems with septic tanks and drain fields located away from the shoreline will
reduce the potential for contamination of shellfish and other aquatic life near
the Beckett Point community. Abandoning the individual on-site septic
systems will eliminate any potential discharge of partially treated effluent to
surface or groundwater and directly enhance habitats for wildlife.
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a)
What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used
to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used
for heating, manufacturing, etc.
The completed project will require electricity to power the pump stations.
b) Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent
properties? If so, generally describe.
The project would not affect use of solar energy by adjacent properties.
c) What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this
proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if
any:
None needed.
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Environmental Health
a)
Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic
chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill or hazardous waste, that could occur
as a result ofthis proposal? If so, describe.
There are no potential environmental health hazards associated with this
project. The most recent Department of Ecology Hazardous Sites List does
not include any sites in Jefferson County as of August 17, 2004.
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
No special emergency services would be required by the completed
project.
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards,
if any:
There are no environmental health hazards associated with operation
of the project proposal, and no other special measures are proposed
or necessary.
b)
Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for
example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
The project would not be adversely affected by noise in the area.
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.
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. On a short-term basis, noise levels would increase during
construction due to heavy equipment and construction activity.
Jefferson County has adopted the Washington State standards,
specifically WAC 173-60. The maximum allowable noise levels under
these standards are distinguished by being a source or a receiving
property. Noise created by the installation and repair of essential
utility services are exempt from the provisions of the WAC, but noise
from the completed project's operations are not
During construction, noise levels would temporarily increase near the
construction activity. Noise levels generated by heavy equipment use
and construction materials transport typically range between 70 and
95 dBA at 25 feet. The noise will be limited to daylight work hours,
usually between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. in the summer to fall months.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Proposed measures to reduce or control short-term noise impacts
include:
. Limiting construction to daylight working hours
. Installing and maintaining sound attenuation devices and
mufflers on all construction equipment and vehicles
. Turning off equipment when not in use
. Using only well-maintained and properly functioning
equipment and vehicles
. Providing air and water-tight lids on grinder pump stations
Because there would be no long-term operation noise impacts, no
mitigation is proposed.
8. Land and shoreline use
a) What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Beckett Point is an 92-acre private community that is divided into
approximately 165 lots, with 90 full or part-time residences. Most of the
residences are located in the beach area. The upland area is forested, with
more residences in the bluff area. The community is surrounded on three
sides by Discovery Bay. Adjacent properties are residential.
b)
Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
The site has not been usedfor agriculture.
c)
Describe any structures on site.
Approximately 100 residences are located on the site., The existing structures
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structures are typically wood frame construction. Many have concrete or
cement block raised foundations, and many are built on wood stilts or
supports. Two large concrete water tanks are located on a man-made shelf
near the top of the west-facing bluff.
d)
Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No structures will be demolished. Most of the existing septic tanks will be
abandoned in place.
e) What is the current zoning classification of the site?
The current zoning classification of the site is Rural Residential] :20.
f) What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site:
The current comprehensive plan designation is Rural Residential (RR 1 :20)
g) If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the
site:
The current shoreline designation of the site is Suburban Shoreline.
h)
Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area?
If so, specify.
Parts of the site have been classified as a seismic hazard area, flood hazard
area, and susceptible Aquifer Recharge Area.
i) Approximately how many people would reside or work m the completed
project?
There are approximately 90 full and part-time residences on the site.
Construction of new homes is currently limited by insufficient area for septic
treatment. Following construction of the project, the new system will be
capable of handling the flow from up to ] 02 units.
j)
Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
No one would be displaced by the project.
k) Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None needed.
1) Proposed measures to ensure the proposal IS compatible with existing and
projected land uses and plans, if any:
The project will be designed to meet or exceed all Jefferson County and State
of Washington requirements. All plans will be reviewed by Jefferson County
to ensure compliance with all applicable adopted ordinances.
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9. Housing
a) Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether
high, middle or low income housing.
No new housing units would be provided.
b) Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether
high, middle or low-income housing.
No units would be eliminated.
c) Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any?
None needed.
10.
Aesthetics
a)
What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas:
What is the principal exterior building materia1(s) proposed?
The tallest structure will be the control panels for the grinder pump stations
and drain fields. These will be approximately four feet high. No other
structures will be above ground.
b)
What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
A portion of the forested upland area would be cleared for installation of
drain fields. The area to be cleared is set back from the shoreline area to
minimize disruption of views of the land from water and to provide maximal
protection to the slopes.
c)
Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Vegetation will be retained wherever possible and exposed areas will be
seeded or planted as soon as work is completed.
11.
Light and Glare
a)
What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would
it mainly occur?
The proposal would not produce light or glare.
b)
Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere
with views?
No.
c)
What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
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There are no off-site sources of light or glare that would affect the proposal.
d) Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
None needed.
12. Recreation
a) What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate
vicinity?
Chevy Chase Golf Course is located approximately three miles to the east.
b) Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so,
describe.
No existing recreational uses would be displaced.
c) Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including
recreation opportunities to be provided by the project, or applicant, if any:
None needed.
13.
Historic and cultural preservation
a) Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or
local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally
describe.
None known.
b) Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological,
scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
None known.
c)
Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
None needed.
14. Transportation
a) Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed
access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
The community is accessed by Beckett Point Road and Cape George Road,
which are paved Jefferson County roads. The septic tank and drain field area
will be accessed by Hillcrest Road, which is a gravel/dirt Jefferson County
road.
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b)
Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate
distance to the nearest transit stop?
The site is not currently served by public transit. The closest bus stop is south
of Port Townsend at the intersection of South Discovery Road and State
Route 20 at Four Corners.
c) How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many
would the project eliminate?
No parking spaces will be created or eliminated.
d) Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing
roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate
whether public or private).
The only new road will be a private gravel/dirt access road off of Hillcrest
Road. This will be used for clearing, construction, and operations and
maintenance of the LOSS systems in the drain field area.
e)
Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
The project will not use or occur in the immediate vicinity of water, rail, or
air transportation. Jefferson County International Airport is located
approximately 5 miles to the west.
f)
How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed
project. If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur.
No new trips would be generated by the project.
g) Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any.
None needed.
15. Public services
a) Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example,
fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally
describe.
No.
b)
Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public service, if any:
None needed.
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a)
Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water,
refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. cable
TV Icommunications.
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.
The proposal is to abandon the existing individual on-site septic systems and
construct two new community sewer collection and large on-site treatment
systems. These facilities would be owned and operated by Jefferson County
Public Utility District No.1. The new utilities include gravity and pressure
sewer lines, grinder pump stations, large septic tanks, drain field dosing tanks
and pressure drain fields. Typical construction activities to install these
utilities (clearing, excavating, hauling, pipeline installation, electrical, etc.)
will be required.
C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my lmowledge. I understand that the lead
agency is relying on them to make its decision.
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