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JEFFERSON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
621 Sheridan Street. Port Townsend. Washington 98368
3601379-4450'800/831-2678'3601379-4451 Fax
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Purpose of checklist
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to
consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An environmental impact
statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the
quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the
agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be
done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required.
Instructions for applicants:
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal.
Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your
proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most
precise information known, or give the best description you can.
You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases,
you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need
to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal,
write "do not know" or "does not apply." Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary
delays later.
Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark
designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can
assist you.
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.
A.BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Discovery Bay Planned Rural Residential Development
2. Name of applicant
WeFore, LLC
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Mr. Michael Asmundson (Owner/Manager, WeFore, LLC)
Asmundson & Company, Inc.
7377 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 180, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
1.480.596.9012
Mr. Jerry Smith
PO Box 855
Chimacum, WA 98325
360.732.4637
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Mr. Michael Biggs, PE
Washington Engineering
4040 Wheaton Way, Suite 202
Bremerton, WA 98310
360.405.1420
4. Date checklist prepared:
April 26, 2005
5. Agency Requesting checklist:
Jefferson County Department of Community Development
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
It is anticipated that Phase One of the residential development could begin relatively soon after
approvals and construction permits have been obtained, perhaps as soon as late summer or
early fall 2005. Phase One would include construction of roads and infrastructure for the Ridge
Neighborhood (cabins R1-R12) along with roads and infrastructure for the Lily Pond
Neighborhood (custom home sites LP1-LP6). Also included in the first phase will be the major
portion of the internal trail system which links the Larry Scott trail along the northern boundary
to Cape George Road.
Phase Two may begin in 2006 and include the roads and infrastructure for the Meadows
Neighborhood (custom home sites M1-M10). Phase Three will include the roads and
infrastructure for the remaining upper Ridge Neighborhood (cabins R13-R18). The Mt. Baker
Neighborhood (custom home sites B1-B14) will occur last. All trails and landscape amenities
relative to the different neighborhoods will be constructed in conjunction with associated
residential area.
Ultimate phasing of the residential project is contingent upon several factors such as approvals
and permits, construction and financing costs, seasonal constraints, and market demand.
Phase One golf course construction ideally might begin late spring or early summer 2005
depending upon obtaining the required clearing, grading and storm water permits. It is
important that the work on the golf course occur during the summer due to favorable weather in
order to have sufficient time for the turf to become established and for a full 2006 season of
revenue generation. Phase One golf course construction will focus on providing drainage and
irrigation installation along with new tee, green and bunker installation for the original nine
holes that date back to 1925. Upgrading the support facilities for the golf course is also a
necessity and will be performed over the fall and winter 2005/2006 to be available for May/June
2006 grand re-opening. The facilities include new entry way, landscaped parking lots with
additional spaces, new cart storage building, expanded practice range and practice greens, and
a new relocated maintenance facility.
Phase Two Golf Course Construction will be concentrated on renovation projects for the new
nine holes, which opened in 1997, and occur during the summer and fall of 2006.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected to
this proposal? If yes, explain,
Yes, at some time in the future an architectural and engineering analysis of the existing
clubhouse will be performed to determine if it is feasible to remodel or better to construct a new
structure.
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8. Ust any environmental infonnation you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared,
directly related to this proposal.
The following reports, which were prepared as part of a 1995 subdivision application (which was
subsequently withdrawn), have relevance with respect to the Discovery Bay's physiographic
characteristics and suitability:
a) Traffic Impact Analysis prepared 2/14/1996
b) Wetland Delineation prepared 6/4/1996
c) Supplemental Vegetation and Wildlife Report prepared 1/28/1997
d) Geological Hazards Assessment prepared 1/27/1997
e) Preliminary Soil Evaluation prepared 10/21/1996
f) Critical Aquifer Recharge Initial Evaluation prepared 1/17/1997
During the Pre-Application Conference the following additional reports or updates were
requested which are included in this submittal:
g) Traffic Study
h) Wetland Delineation
i) Vegetation and Wildlife Report
j) Storm Water
k) Sanitary
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals
directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
None
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10. Ust any government approvals or pennits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
It is anticipated that the following permits will need to be obtained at various times during the
course of implementing the Discovery Bay PRRD:
a) Subdivision Permit
b) Road Access Permit
c) Forest Practices Permit
d) Construction and Building Permits
e) Clearing, Grading and Storm Water Permit
f) Sanitary Permits for Community Drainfields
g) Electrical Permits
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the
project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain
aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may
modify this fonn to include additional specific infonnation on project description.)
Discovery Bay PRRD (formerly the Chevy Chase Golf Course) is being submitted under Jeff Co
UDC, Section 3 & Section 7 (Land Divisions). Approval is being sought for a residential
subdivision in undeveloped areas surrounding the Golf Course. The residential project is the
critical essential element in the attempt to preserve this 18 hole public golf course.
The two hundred plus (200+) acre property is zoned RR1 :5. The proposal involves creative site
layout and design, and flexibility in the application of the County's standards for residential
development, particularly with regard to minimum lot size and therefore approval as a Planned
Rural Residential Development is sought under the County's Uniform Development Code,
Section 3.6.13. Lots in the RR1:5 zone are for five acres, which would equate to forty potential
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residential lots on the site. The PRRD ordinance allows for consideration of a twenty percent
(20%) bonus density which provides for an additional eight (8) residential units bringing the total
requested to forty-eight (48) new residences. Also because the proposal involves subdividing
the property into more than five lots, it is considered a Long Plat Subdivision, under Title & of
the UDC.
The Discovery Bay PRRD is composed of four separate neighborhoods of clustered housing.
The proposed neighborhoods are made up of thirty (30) custom home sites ranging in size from
point five (.5) acres to two plus (2+) acres along with eighteen (18) rustic craftsman cabins on
sites ranging from point three (.3) acres minimum to point six (.6) acres maximum size. The
cabins will range in size from 2,000 to 3,000 square feet and feature 2, 3, and 4 bedroom optional
floor plans. It is anticipated that a local builder will be pre-qualified to construct the cabin
product rather than the property owner and applicant herein.
The custom lots range in size from point five (.5) to two plus (2+) acres and include six (6) home
sites for the Lily Pond Neighborhood, ten (10) home sites for the Meadows Neighborhood'and
fourteen (14) home sites for the Mt. Baker Neighborhood. The Ridge Neighborhood (where the
cabins will be located) and the Mt. Baker Neighborhood will be accessed from a new road ('A')
connecting with Cape George Road, which will also provide access to the golf course. The Lily
Pond neighborhood will have a road access ('C') off of Discovery Road directly across from
Snagstead Way. The Meadows neighborhood will also access ('B') off of Discovery Road and is
aligned over an existing culvert and service road access. A little over 7,000 lineal feet of paved
roadway is required to serve the residential areas and does not include the emergency through
connection which is scheduled to be gravel surfaced and also function as one of the trail
segments. All of the roads will be private and gated. Each road will be private and gated.
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Total amount of proposed public trails is 8000+ lineal feet with only a segment not having its
own easement corridor and sharing the road right-of-way. The trail system will connect the
Larry Scott Trail to Cape George Road and will loop through the middle forested area of the
project. Three overlook pocket parks are also proposed and will be located strategically along
the trail system. A public off-leash dog park is also being proposed with access off of the road
serving the Meadows Neighborhood. The park will have some off street parking and will be a
fenced enclosure with some permanent benches for seating.
As required, the golf course will provide for storm water conveyance and detention, and
community drain fields for disposal of the sewer effluent. Electrical, telephone, potable water,
storm and sanitary sewer pipelines will pass through the golf course in dedicated easements.
The proposal is intended to provide an economic justification for preserving and promoting the
existing 18-hole golf course. The golf course will serve as a reserve tract for the PRRD, but also
offers a recreational value to the Jefferson County community as a whole. No new approvals
are needed for the golf course, other than the site development permits necessary for much-
needed upgrades and ongoing maintenance activities. Proposed enhancements are as follows:
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Front Nine and Support Facilities
. Entry road and parking areas
. Cart storage facility
. Relocated maintenance facility
. Expanded practice facilities
. New #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 tee complexes
. New #1,2,3,4,7, & 9 greens with additional practice putting and chipping greens
. Renovation of existing and construction of new sand bunkers
. New ponds on holes #3 and 7 for storm water with enlarged pond on hole #4 (all for
detention of surface water runoff)
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. Installation of additional underground drainage and automated irrigation systems
. Continuous gravel cart paths
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Back Nine
. New #10,11,12,17 tee complexes with #14,15,16,18 championship tees
. New greens on holes #10,11 and 13 with expanded green on #17
. Renovation of existing and construction of new sand bunkers
. Fairway expansion on the left side of #12 and 13
. Additional cart path construction
. Abandon the existing 14th hole and provide landscape restoration of that area
12. Location ofthe 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.
At the intersection of Cape George Rd. & South Discovery Rd within Range 1 W, Township 30
N. in portions of Section 29, SW& NW Qtrs., Section 30, SE Qtr., Section 31, NE Qtr., Section
32, NW Qtr. Address: 7401 Cape George Rd. Port Townsend, Washington.
The project site is presently made up of eighteen (18) individual tax parcels that constitute the
Discovery Bay Golf Club which will be superseded upon by means of the final PRRD approval
and Subdivision Permit. Please refer to the attached legal descriptions and reference diagram
attached to the Master Land Use Application.
13. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. EARTH
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
The steepest slopes on the site exceed 30 % and make up a small percentage of the overall
property. No construction activities will occur in these areas.
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.
There are several on site soil types and they are made up of Clallam gravelly sandy loam,
Swanton gravelly loam, Tukey gravelly loam, and Mukilteo Peat. The dominant soil mapped &
observed throughout the property consists of Clallam gravelly sandy loam
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
None known or observed.
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate
source of fill.
Preliminary grading plans indicate that all earthwork is balanced between the residential and
golf course projects. No additional fill material shall be imported or exported with the
exception of possible structural fill material should it be required.
Preliminary earthwork estimates for road and utility construction for the residential project is
6,009 cubic yards of cut excavation and 1972 cubic yards of required fill material. The
additional excavated material from the road excavation will be placed as fill for the proposed
golf course parking areas.
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Grading of the individual residential lots shall be confined to the designated driveway and
building envelop within the lot. Site design criteria as defined in the Design Guidelines will
stipulate that residential lot shall balance the earthwork and to minimize any unnecessary site
disturbance activities and excessive landform alteration. The same regulation shall govern
grading activities for each of the three cabin parcels.
Major earthwork for the golf course is balanced with 65,210 cubic yards of cut excavation and
69,037 cubic yards of required fill material. This work includes the excavation of the proposed
ponds for storm water detention.
Excess fill material maybe generated during the implementation of these various projects and
phases. Said material shall be incorporated into the golf course as additional features in such a
manner that haul distances are reduced and the site's natural topographic character is
maintained. In all site planning and grading exercises the existing natural drainage patterns
shall be preserved and incorporated.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Exposed soils may be subject to minor erosion during construction.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for
example, asphalt or buildings.
Upon completion of the project for both the PRRD and the Golf Course/Reserve Tract, the total
amount of impervious surface will be somewhere between 6%-8%.
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h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
Erosion control measures shall employ Best Management Practices (BMP's) as defined in the
Storm Water Management Manual for Western Washington, Washington State Department of
Ecology, 2001 Edition. All disturbed or exposed soils will be re-vegetated with approved grass
varieties, native plant materials, erosion netting, and/or mulch.
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors,
industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally
describe and give approximate quantities if known.
Depending on weather conditions dust could occur during the construction phase.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally
describe.
None are known.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
Water trucks shall be utilized as required for suppression of dust and thus prevents negative
environmental impacts. Minute vehicle emissions (typical of residential developments) are
likely. No odors or smoke are anticipated.
Discovery Bay Golf Club intends to change from gas powered to electric powered golf carts
upon completion of the new storage facility.
3. Water
a. Surface
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.
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Yes, an unnamed seasonal stream meanders through the northeast portion of the site, and
ultimately empties into Discovery Bay one-half mile from the seasonal stream's point of exit
from the site. There is a Class I Wetland complex on the site that has three in stream ponds
of varying sizes. (See attached updated Wetland Report) An existing pond is located in the
northern portion of the site separating golf hole's three and four. It functions as the golf
course irrigation reservoir and provides for storm water detention.
In addition to their aesthetic and playing values each of the proposed ponds will also provide
for storm water detention consistent with the engineering requirements as specified in the
Storm Water Management Manual for Western Washington.
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If
yes, please describe and attach available plans.
No
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from
surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the
source of fill material.
None
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
None
5) Does the proposal lie within a 1 DO-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
No
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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.
As part of a conditional requirement for the nine hole expansion in 1997 a Golf Course
Management Plan (GCMP) that established protocols for golf course maintenance including all
chemical applications. In general golf course chemicals would include fertilizers and other
soil amendments such as micro-nutrients, soil conditioners or other chemicals such as
herbicides and fungicides for the treatment of broadleaf weed, pests and diseases. All
chemical applications on the golf course will be performed under the direct supervision by a
Washington State licensed applicator. The GCMP will be updated to reflect the modified
course and more importantly evolution of the industry and new cultural practices that have
been developed.
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, Discovery Bay Golf Club holds a DOE water right to withdraw from an existing well 176
acre feet annually at a peak rate of 200 gpm. It was originally granted for golf course
irrigation, clubhouse and domestic use and it will continue to be used for golf course
irrigation.
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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.
All domestic sewage from septic tanks will be treated in accordance with Sewage Disposal
regulations. Three (3) or Four (4) on-site Community drain fields with reserve areas are
proposed to serve the 48 residential units. The golf course clubhouse will also connect to one
of these systems. Two small restrooms are proposed for the golf course and these might be
placed on individual septic systems should soils prove to be acceptable for such.
c. Water Runoff (inducing stormwater):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any
(include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so,
describe.
Runoff water will be generated from road surfaces, other paved surfaces and roof tops.
Runoff from road surfaces will be collected by ditches and swales and will flow into on-site
detention areas or ponds. Some drainpipes and culverts will be utilized in those areas where
storm water crosses roads and/or golf course playing areas. It is also possible that some of
the runoff from the residential lots themselves will be combined with the runoff for the streets
and eventually end up in detention areas within the golf course.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
Unlikely.
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
Runoff water will be collected and treated per an approved storm water management plan
developed by a licensed civil engineer per the Storm Water Management Manual for Western
Washington, 2001 Edition. The project proposes to collect and convey surface runoff from the
roads in gentle grass swales when grades allow. This will provide additional water treatment
and will slow the accumulation of the runoff.
Providing a new automated irrigation system for the original nine holes will conserve the
amount of water being applied to that which the plant needs versus how long it took for the
night waterman to make his rounds. Often times more water was applied than necessary and
it resulted in excessive runoff.
4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
Deciduous Trees: Alder, Maple, aspen, other
evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
shrubs (ferns, salal, Oregon grape, snowberry, ocean spray, etc)
grass
pasture
crop or grain
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation
b What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Red cedar, Douglas Fir, Alder, Madrona, Western Hemlock including native undergrowth. Only
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vegetation necessary to build roads, install storm drainage facilities and building pads plus a
modest amount of selective thinning for safety and for personal outdoor garden areas.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None have been identified either in the original 1993 Vegetation and Wildlife Habitat Report, or
the attached Supplemental Report.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation
on the site, if any:
Seventy-seven percent (77%)(154.2 acres of 200+ acres) ofthe site will be designated as the
required open space/reserve area (157 acres of 200+ acres). However, the PRRD ordinance
only requires a minimum of 65% for RR1 :5.
Within the open space reserve area is the golf course with 4% less irrigated turf grass than it
presently has today, the remaining forested areas of the site (approximately 50 ac) the wetland
areas, existing and proposed ponds and another 26 ac of undisturbed land with the residential
neighborhoods themselves. In many instances these areas will also be enhanced to speed up
the conversion process.
Ninety per cent of the new landscape installations will be with native indigenous plant
materials. Certain proportions of the lot perimeters, streetscapes, and trails with non-play
areas of the golf course will either be left in its natural condition or restored through the
addition of native plant materials associated with the ecological system intrinsic to the site
protection of vegetation during construction.
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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:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
Per the Vegetation and Wildlife Habitat Report, no rare or endangered species have been
found on the site. However, several species of concern - bald eagle, wood duck, and blue
heron, have been sighted in the vicinity, according to Washington Fish & Wildlife Priority
Habitats and Species Data Bases. There are no known nests of these species on site or in the
immediate vicinity.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Unknown.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
While the golf course is being lengthened slightly there will be approximately 4%-5% less
irrigated turf grass at the completion of this project than exists on the course today.
Replacing the 14th hole with a new 11th hole provides and opportunity to directly connect a
major wildlife corridor which had been previously severed.
Ninety per cent of the new landscape installations will utilize native plant materials compatible
with the Douglas Fir/Hemlock Coastal ecosystem.
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Other mitigative measures to reduce impacts on wildlife as a result of this project include:
. Certain proportions of the lot perimeters, streetscapes, and trails with non-play areas
of the golf course will either be left in its natural condition or restored through the
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addition of native plant materials associated with the ecological system intrinsic to the
site. Refer to the landscape concept plan(s) for details. Protection of vegetation
during construction.
. Establishment of vegetative buffers around developments and individual properties
. Preservation of natural drainage courses with storm runoff carried above ground
where possible and retained onsite
. Preservation of wetlands on the northeast and the large forest tract on the southwest
and the connecting corridor
. Minimal landform alteration preserving site soils, grades and drainage to minimize
impacts to vegetation
. Design and management principles mandating landscape and maintenance practices
that minimize human impact and encourage healthy diversity
6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the
completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc.
Homes will utilize electricity as their primary source of energy for heating etc. When
possible, many dwellings will be oriented southerly to provide the option of using solar as a
source of both heating and COOling.
b. Describe any structures on the site.
A clubhouse, cart storage buildings, and a maintenance building exist on the property.
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c. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
The cart storage buildings will be demolished and replaced with a single new prefabricated
pole barn type structure with metal siding and roof. The new building is to be between 3,000
and 4,000 square feet and hold between 60-80 golf carts. The maintenance building will also
be disassembled and relocated to a new maintenance site in the northern portion of the
property and will have access from Discovery Bay Road. A new equipment storage building
(3,000-4,000 square feet) will be constructed.
In the future, depending upon engineer evaluation the existing clubhouse may also be replaced
should the cost to remodel the existing structure exceed the cost of new construction. The
location for a new clubhouse would not vary significantly from its present location.
d. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
According to the Unified Development Code, the site is zoned Rural Residential, one residence
per 5 acres (RR1 :5)
e. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Rural Residential
f. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master plan designation of the site?
The property is located beyond the Shoreline Master Program jurisdiction.
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g. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" or critical area? If so,
specify.
The following are shown on the County's Critical Area Maps:
. Type 4 & 5 streams located in the Northeast corner of the site
. Class I Wetland which includes the stream in the Northeast corner of the site
. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Jefferson County have designated
the region in which the project site is located to be Priority Habitat for Bald Eagle, Blue
Heron and the Wood Duck
. Susceptible Aquifer Recharge Area/Seawater Intrusion Area.
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. Portions of the site are shown to have potential for slight landslide risk but there is no
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h. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Staffing varies by season. Typically, peak number of employees in the past has been
approximately 25 people with only 4 or 5 full-time employees. A successful golf course could
quite easily double the number of employees in each category. Future residents could total
100-150 people depending on the size and number of families versus empty nest retirees. At
various times during the construction phases of the project there could be upwards of 150-200
people with a wide variety of skill levels performing the work.
i. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
j. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None required. However, this project could help the local economy by providing much
needed direct and indirect employment through the project itself and from increased sales
and property tax revenues for the community.
k. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses
and plans, if any:
The current density is 1 dwelling per 5 acres. At that density, the maximum development
would be 40 residential lots. Section 3.6.13 (Planned Rural Residential Developments) of the
Unified Development Code provides for density bonuses on the property. The proposed PRRD
meets at least 6 of the 7 bonus criteria and qualifies for eight (8) additional units. Applicable
development standards of UDC, Section 3.6.13 are an integral part of this proposed design.
7. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-
income housing.
With bonus density, 48 new residential units would be provided. The units would qualify for
middle and high income housing.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or
low-income housing.
There are no existing units on the property; therefore, none would be eliminated.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
None required.
8. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the
principal exterior building materials) proposed?
Thirty feet. The principal exterior building materials will consist of wood shingles, board and
batt siding accented with stone.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
Residential units will be clustered amongst the trees and terrain of the site. None of the views
in the immediate area shall be obstructed.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Design guidelines encourage future homeowners to preserve and adapt to the site's natural
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materials will blend well with existing surroundings.
9. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?
Interior and exterior lighting will be typical for rural single family neighborhoods. Proponent
is also considering the feasibility for early evening illumination of golf practice range.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
There will be no safety hazards present The primary view corridor of the property is toward
Discovery Bay and mountains located south and southeast.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
Exterior lighting will be low profile, indirect and have diffused illumination. Lighting will be
placed for identification of residential entry drives, interior street intersections, trail heads and
some accent lighting of the landscaping to give the project distinction while maintaining its
rural character. Provisions in the CC & R's will regulate exterior lighting.
10. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Golf, boating, bicycling, walking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing & sight seeing.
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b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
None. Quite to the contrary for this PRRD project is critical to the survivability of this very
valuable and affordable public recreational resource. Without the approval of the PRRD with
the additional bonus units the golf course's preservation is questionable.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities
to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
Approximately 1.8 miles of pedestrian, bicycle and equestrian trails will be constructed within
the project in many instances completely separate from both the golf course and residential
roads. The proposed trail will connect the Larry Scott Memorial Trail with Cape George Road.
The trail will be for residents of the development as well as the public.
11. 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.
The original nine holes of the former Chevy Chase Golf Course opened for play in 1925 and
are considered the oldest continuously operated public golf facility in the State.
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural
importance known to be on or next to the site.
The original nine holes ofthe former Chevy Chase Golf Course opened for play in 1925 and
has cultural importance. The former Chevy Chase Inn (now the Chevy Chase Beach Cabins
and no longer associated with the Discovery Bay Golf Club) is located south of the site would
also be considered to be of cultural significance and is listed on the historic register.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
Owners are dedicated to find a solution to the dilemma of which they are presently facing.
Only through additional hands on, 'sweat equity' approach can they begin to afford the extent
of work necessary to replace and provide for new infrastructure to provide year around,
maintainable playing conditions in a very competitive market place.
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12. 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 site is served by Cape George Road and South Discovery Roads. See preliminary plan for
location of proposed accesses.
b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest
transit stop?
The closest transit service is located at the intersection of Highway 20 and Four Corners
Road, approximately 3 miles from the site.
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project
eliminate?
Each proposed cabin will have a minimum of a two car garage with one or two guest parking
spaces depending upon the size of the unit. Individual lots will develop their own parking and
will need to provide for guest parking since no parking along residential roads will be
permitted within the project. The golf course currently has approximately 90 spaces and the
proposed new parking areas will provide for an additional 25 spaces.
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).
New roads will be constructed for access to the residential neighborhoods. The roads will be
private and gated and will intersect with Cape George Road and continue north and then east
where it will terminate in an elongated cul-de-sac to a point where it will become an emergency
access road to South Discovery Road. Access to the 10-lot cluster residential area at the
southwest corner of the site will be onto South Discovery Road.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so,
generally describe.
None of the above modes of transportation are located within the immediate vicinity of the
proposal site.
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known,
indicate when peak volumes would occur.
According to the Traffic Study dated April 2005 470 vehicular trips per day will be generated.
Peak volumes would occur during the p.m. peak hour.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
The existing access point to the site (off of Cape George Road) will be relocated northwesterly
approximately 175 feet. The new access will increase sight distance and combine the
entrance to the golf club and thirty-one of the proposed residential units.
13. 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.
As with each new residential development, some need for increased public services occur.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impact on public services, if any.
A majority of the future residents will purchase these homes for retirement.
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a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service,
sanitary sewer, septic system, other.
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the
general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed.
Electrical service by Puget Sound Energy; water service by PUD #1; telephone service by Q
west; Refuge service by Murray Disposal; and Sanitary sewer by means of Community Drain
fields.
SIGNA lURE
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.
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