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5. Agency requesting checklist: [help]
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): [help]
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. [help]
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal. [help]
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]
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
[help]
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]
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] B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS [help]
1. Earth [help] a. General description of the site: [help]
(circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________ b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? [help]
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any
agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in
removing any of these soils. [help]
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d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. [help]
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]
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
[help]
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? [help]
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: [help]
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]
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. [help]
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: [help]
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]
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described
waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. [help]
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]
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. [help]
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5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
[help]
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]
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]
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]
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]
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. [help]
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If
so, describe. [help]
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any: [help]
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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
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? [help]
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help]
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any: [help]
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. [help]
5. Animals [help] a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known
to be on or near the site. [help]
Examples include: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other ________
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help]
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. [help]
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: [help]
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e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. [help]
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]
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. [help]
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]
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]
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
[help]
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]
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]
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. [help]
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: [help]
b. Noise [help] 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)? [help]
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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)? Indi-
cate what hours noise would come from the site. [help]
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: [help]
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]
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]
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]
c. Describe any structures on the site. [help]
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? [help]
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? [help]
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? [help]
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? [help]
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify.
[help]
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? [help]
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j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? [help]
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: [help]
L.Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any: [help]
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-termcommercial significance, if any: [help]
9.Housing [help] a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid-
dle, or low-income housing. [help]
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing. [help]
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: [help]
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]
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? [help]
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: [help]
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]
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? [help]
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c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? [help]
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: [help]
12. Recreation [help] a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? [help]
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. [help]
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: [help]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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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]
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal
have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? [help]
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]
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. [help]
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]
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]
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: [help]
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]
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. [help]
16. Utilities [help] a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: [help] electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, 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. [help]
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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?
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
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?
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities?
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment.
SEPA Environmental Checklist Termination Point MLA 21-00006 ZON 2021-00005
A1) The name of our proposed project is Termination Point. It is the land platted by Mr. Roats the
surveyor in 1961.
A2) The name of the applicant and the landowner is Termination Point Properties LLC.
A3) The office of the above applicant is at: 26548 Miller Bay Road Kingston, WA 98346-9404 The
phone there is Russ Trask’s own cell phone: 360-620-3452 no email The contact person is Johnny
Magnuson. His home office is at: 8235 Bucklin Hill Road Bainbridge Island, WA 98110-2626 home
phone: 206-842-6873 treesteward@hotmail.com
A4) The SEPA Checklist was previewed and deemed incomplete by DCD staff on 10/26/2022. This is a
new updated version submitted on 12/1/2022. The checklist is for a Storm Water Drain system
previously designed. A permit for construction was applied for at Public Works and at DCD in 2021.
There is an SSDP attached to the Storm Water Permit.
A5) The lead SEPA agency is Jefferson County Department of Community Development.
A6) Construction of the permitted Storm Water Drain is planned for June and July of 2023. After
completion it will operate autonomously. No further construction work will be required. Bare ground
will be seeded with grass, and that will be watered in August and September. Special plants will become
established in the bio-swale then, also.
A7) The Storm Water Drain will be complete in 2023, no further construction will be required. The bio-
swale and the catch basins will need some routine maintenance in the future. As homes are built on the
lots, individual connections will be made to the eight- inch collector pipes in the uplands. Neither of
these later activities will take place within the two- hundred- foot Shore Line Zone.
A8) I’m happy to list surveys and maps related to the site and the project; however, I don’t plan to
provide the actual bodies of the work.
Surveys: Roats, DC Survey 1961—2022
Geo-Tech: NTI, Jones and Scott, Earth Sciences, Soil Technology, etc. most recently: Stratum 2021
Civil Engineers: ADA, NTI, Justin Wilson
Maps: Public Works, and the Applicant
Planning Information: DCD
A9) There were applications for projects at the site long ago. They included: re-plat, bulkhead, logging,
and an old Storm Water Drain plan. These are not current. In 2021 and 2022 there were permits issued
for work within the right-of-way. Drawings were made for and approved by the Water and Electric
PUD’s. Installation of those utilities is nearly complete now. There are no pending applications besides
this one (MLA21-00006 and SSDP.)
A10) The proposal of interest here is only a Storm Water Drain system. The permit for it will be issued by
Jefferson County DCD as the lead agency for Public Works and SEPA. There is no need to discuss:
funding, leases, certificates, or letters of availability.
A11) The proposed project is part of a residential development, which was platted in 1961. Fifty-seven,
one- third- acre lots were planned. Seven homes have been built. Fifteen lots are sold but have no
houses yet. Twelve more lots could be sold in the future. The balance of the land is unsuitable for
development. Underground utilities are being installed presently. This project is the Storm Water Drain
system for the lots and roads. It will consist of shallow ditch line excavation and placing of rip-rap and a
diffuser.
A12) Maps and drawings are included in the permit application (MLA21-00006.) They show the site,
vicinity, and topography. There is no need to duplicate them here. However, this may help to answer
questions:
NW ¼ of NW ¼ of Sec 2 T27 R1E WM Jefferson County, WA
Intersection of Linda View Drive and Old Shine Road, in Shine, near the north end of the Hood Canal
Bridge
Nearest house address: Mr. Husfelt 211 Linda View Drive Port Ludlow, WA
Jefferson County parcel number: 998600012
N 320756 E 1195501 ft.
47.86503110 - 122.64598350
B1a) The site is large, at nearly twenty-five acres. It has some of each of the listed features. (flat, rolling,
steep slope.) Overall, from the shoreline to the highest elevation at lot 42, it is a four to one slope. There
are places where the hard clay bank stands at one to one. There are wetland areas that are flat. The
saltwater tideland is one thousand feet long.
B1b) 100% slope at lot 31.
B1c) Many soil types are combined at this large site. They are listed in the County and the Geo-Tech
documents. Repeating them here should not be necessary. There is no agricultural land at the site. The
shallow trenching proposed will not remove soil from the site.
B1d) The lower elevation part of this site is unstable. It is the slide debris field from a scarp that runs
across the middle portion of the site. Soils above the scarp are stable. Several Geo-Techs and the County
have documented this.
B1e) Filling and grading for the Storm Water Drain will be insignificant. All the work consists of shallow
trenching, with the native earth tailings going back in to fill the ditch.
B1f) During construction there is potential for erosion and siltation. The eight-inch lateral pipes run
along mild slopes; but the HDPE pipes are larger (18-inch) and descend steep slopes in two areas.
B1g) For this project there will be no addition of impervious surfaces. Years from now, when homes are
built, they will introduce impervious surfaces. The purpose of the project is to deal safely with that
future addition. Proposed construction activity will not compact soil in the work areas.
B1h) Referring to B1f) above: To minimize erosion and siltation during installation of the large pipes, silt
fences and straw wattles will be placed along the steep route, and at the discharge. The construction
work is planned for summer months. For permanent control, orchard grass will be planted on the
backfill of all pipes, large and small. We will ensure that it is established by October. We will also make
check dams with rows of small rocks wherever there are trouble spots along the downhill routes. The
completed system, by it’s nature, will help to control erosion.
2a) Emissions to the air that could occur during construction are from vehicle exhaust and travel on dry
dusty roads. In the completed or permanent situation there will be no emissions from the project.
2b) No offsite emissions should be present to affect our project. Neighboring properties are all
residential. They are heavily forested, and sparsely populated. Our southern border is the tideland of
Squamish Harbor.
2c) Our own emissions are minimal and will only occur during the summer construction period. We have
no plans to control emissions.
3a1) Our own project, the Storm Water Drain, flows with varying intensity in a series of ditches, pipes,
and depressions. It could be perceived as a type NP stream. On neighboring property to the east, there
is a year- round creek named for the pioneering Cooper family. Both flow into the saltwater of Hood
Canal in a cove named Squamish Harbor. There are seeps in the uplands of our site. They enter the
Storm Water system and flow to the saltwater.
3a2) Our own project, flowing in a depression of the earth at lot 19, has been assigned a buffer. The
buffer has been mapped on the plan set, and mitigation has been prescribed. Cooper creek is sufficiently
removed from our site. A buffer two hundred feet from the shoreline has also been mapped on the plan
set.
3a3) There will be no filling or dredging at the site. Zero yds3
3a4) There will be no withdrawal of surface water. Zero gpm
3a5) The FEMA map identifies the site as VE, Coastal High Flood Risk.
3a6) No. While it is agreed that road, roof, and yard runoff contain a small amount of contaminants, it is
believed that the engineered bio-swale will remove them. It is sized for the task, has check dams and a
divider, and it will be fitted with special plants.
3b1) No. Groundwater will not be withdrawn. There are no wells in use at the site. Municipal water is
available. Our Storm Water Drain Plan provides a port in the lateral collector pipe for each lot.
Homeowners will be urged to direct any roof, foundation, or yard water into the collector. After the bio-
swale, all collected storm water travels in pipes rather than open ditches. The Geo-Techs have
instructed us and the homeowners to avoid any infiltration. This is because of the unique soil instability
at the site.
3b2) The development, when built-out, will have nineteen houses, besides the seven present existing
ones. There will be a total of twenty-six single family residences, all with individual septic and municipal
water. Domestic sewage is the only foreseen discharge.
3c1) Rainfall on homesites within the development will be collected in long pipes. Roadside runoff will
be collected in ditches. These will join to send all water through a bio-swale and large pipes, to be
discharged just above the saltwater shoreline.
3c2) See 3b2) above about waste entering groundwater. Waste will not enter surface water, because of
the bio-swale filter,
3c3) No. The proposed drain system will not alter drain patterns. Throughout the site, the route
coincides with existing flow patterns. The discharge location in lot 19 is even the same.
3d) The proposed Storm Drain system, by it’s nature, will capture and control surface, ground, and
runoff water. It’s location within the site terrain is consistent with existing drainage patterns. At several
spots along the drain route rip-rap will be placed to dissipate energy and prevent erosion.
4a) Vegetation found at the site:
Deciduous trees Alder, Maple
Evergreen trees Douglas Fir, White Fir, Hemlock, Cedar
Shrubs Salmon Berry, Black Berry, Ironwood, Wild Rose
Grass Pasture grass, Fescue
Wet soil plants Round Grass, Skunk Cabbage
4b) When the various trench lines are excavated, grass and shrubs will be removed. A Maple tree and
several dead standing Cedars will also be removed. The estimated area of disturbed ground is .55 acres.
4c) No threatened or endangered plant species are known to be on the site.
4d) The Biologist has recommended planting certain things for the mitigation plan. My own standard
practice is to carefully set aside and later replant all Ferns. I always plant lots of grass too. Taken
together these actions will preserve or enhance vegetation on the site.
4e) Noxious weeds and invasive species at the project site include Black Berry and English Ivy.
5a) A list of birds and other animals known to be at the site: Robin, Seagull, Eagle, Sparrow, Deer,
Squirrel, Racoon, Crab, Oyster, Clam
5b) There are no known threatened or endangered species on the site. The Eagle is, I believe, simply
“protected.”
5c) I’m not aware of any migration route for birds or fish.
5d) Measures to preserve wildlife: Post clearing limits at nesting areas.
5e) No invasive animal species are known to be at the site.
6a) No utility type energy will be used to meet the completed projects needs. It is purely a gravity
system. There are no pumps, oxygenation, ozone, UV, etc.
6b) The project will not have elevated features. It will not shade or otherwise affect neighboring solar
facilities.
6c) Features to conserve energy are not needed. The system does not use energy. See 6a) above.
7a1) There is no contamination at the site. The area of concern has no structures and very little human
activity. The only occupied areas are on the west end, outside of the project.
7a2) No chemicals are stored at the site. No hazardous conditions exist.
7a3) Chemicals to be stored or used during development are limited to diesel fuel, gasoline, pipe joint
glue, marking paint, and cleaner. There will be no use or storage of chemicals after completion.
7a4) No need for emergency services is anticipated. Chemicals listed above are of an everyday nature,
and their volumes will be small. The workers on site will be able to deal with any mishaps. In the rare
and unfortunate event of personal injury from falling tree, rolling pipe, etc. emergency vehicles may be
summoned. These vehicles will have favorable access to all areas because of the three gravel roads and
the open meadow areas.
7a5) To control environmental health hazards extra empty containers will be kept handy at the site.
These will be used to contain trash, and to transfer the contents of any leaking other container. Large
empty containers will also be provided to “double-contain” smaller ones holding oil, etc.
7b1) The site is generally very quiet; however, the traffic on nearby Highway 104, and on the bridge is
noticeable. It will not affect our project.
7b2) For the future (long- term) structures of the project will be silent. During construction (short term)
noise will come from increased auto traffic and the operation of trucks, backhoes, and the pipe welding
machine. The hours for this short- term noise will be Monday through Thursday, 8:00 to 5:00.
7b3) It doesn’t seem necessary to control the short-term noise. The nearest neighbors Husfelt and
Benson are far enough removed from the work.
8a) The past and current use of the site is residential. Adjacent land is also residential. Completion of the
development will enable build-out and additional residential use. Adjacent land will not be affected.
8b) The site is not farmland or forestland. No “conversion” will occur.
8b1) The proposal will not affect, or be affected by, farm or forest operations. They are neither past nor
present activities in the vicinity. The entire area of Shine is zoned rural residential.
8c) There are no structures on the site.
8d) No structures will be demolished because there are none.
8e) Current zoning of the site is RR 5; however, because of the existing Plat our lots are smaller, at 1/3
acre.
8f) The Comprehensive Plan designation is RR 5.
8g) The Shoreline designation is Natural.
8h) Yes. Several parts of the site have been addressed by the County Critical Areas Map. The issues
pointed out are erosion, seismic hazard, and high landslide hazard. The Coastal Zone Atlas maps parts of
the site as URS, unstable recent slides.
8i) The project of concern here is only the Storm Water Drain plan; but in the future it will serve a small
community of homes. To estimate future population:
Lots 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 20,21 existing, not in project
Lots 42 – 56 presently sold 15 homes
Lots 22-23-24 25-26-27 28-29-30 33-34-35 future sales 4 homes
19 homes, each with 2.8 people (average) = 53 people would reside in the completed project.
The Covenant prohibits commercial activity. No people would work in the completed project.
8j) The project will not displace any people.
8k) No measures are needed to avoid displacement. See 8j) above.
8l) The Storm Water Drain system is compatible with existing land use in the uplands. Ditches and pipes
will service residences allowed in RR 5. The discharge portion in the Shore Line zone has been deemed
suitable for placement in the Natural designation.
8m) Measures to reduce impact aren’t necessary. There are no agriculture or forest lands in the vicinity.
9a) Upon completion of the development there will be nineteen middle income houses.
9b) Nine middle income units exist presently. They will not be eliminated. Zero.
9c) Measures to reduce housing impacts aren’t necessary. No units will be eliminated.
10a) The Storm Water Drain pipes and ditches are surface-of-the-earth fixtures. The largest pipe, at a
location where it is not buried, will be eighteen-inches high. It’s exterior building material will be black
plastic (HDPE.) Trash grates above the catch basins will project one foot. They are formed with
galvanized steel rods.
10b) No views in the vicinity will be obstructed. See 10a) above.
10c) No measures are needed to reduce aesthetic impacts. Natural understory shrubs will quickly grow
to obscure the ditches, pipes, and catch basins. See 10a) above.
11a) No light or glare will be produced. The ditches and pipes don’t have lights or mirrors.
11b) Light and glare will not be safety hazards or interfere with views. See 11a) above.
11c) Offsite light will not affect the proposal.
11d) No measures are needed to control light and glare. See 11a), 11b), and 11c) above.
12a) Recreational opportunities nearby include three public boat launch and beach access areas. Shine
Tidelands State Park is just east of the Hood Canal Bridge, at it’s north end. Salsbury Point County Park is
just east of the Bridge at it’s south end. W R Hicks County Park is west a short distance along Shine Road.
The project site has several walking trails popular with the public.
12b) No. The project will not displace the recreation listed in 12a) above. Specifically, the beach access
trail at lot 19 will not be impacted by the pipe installation.
12c) During construction of the discharge in lot 19, improvements could be made to the existing parking
area and beach access trail. Additionally, during construction at catch basin three improvements could
be made to the walking trail between Linda View Drive and Ricky Beach Drive,
13a) No. There are no structures of any description on the site; so, none could be historic. Note that
some such structures do exist, far away to the east. They are within the neighboring development
Killapie Beach.
13b) There is no knowledge of artifacts at the site. No discovery or development of them has been
planned for.
13c) This determination of absence of artifacts is based upon personal experience at the site. The
landowner and I have thirty-eight years of history there. It is also based upon conversations with Cougar
Garten, a pioneering early days resident of Shine. Cougar is the author of a book about early history
there. We bought the property from the last surviving member of the group of original investors. Mr.
Clark shared a bit with us too. No known history or artifacts specific to the site.
13d) Because there are no artifacts known at the site, no protective measures are needed. NOTE: A
review of cultural resource mapping does not indicate presence of know cultural resources. If any
resources are found on site during the project, an Inadvertent Discovery Plan will be required. Per
Jefferson County Staff.
14a) The site is near State Highway 104 and the Hood Canal Bridge. Shine Road a County arterial leads to
them from the site. Three smaller public roads pass through the development and divide it into
“neighborhoods.” All lots are served directly by these existing roads. Only individual driveways will be
needed during build-out in the future. Maps showing this are in the plan set.
14b) No. The nearest transit stops are at the east and west sides of Highway 104, just at the north end
of the Hood Canal Bridge. About one-half-mile from the site.
14c) Within the development, when it is completed, parking will be in the individual lots, or parallel
along any of the three public roads. The question about parking “spaces” doesn’t apply.
14d) Presently the roads and pedestrian trails are adequate. No new creations or improvements are
required.
14e) No. Because of the rural location, water, rail, and air transportation are not options.